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Event:
FCL 71 - Mesquita vs Gray
Date: Jan 04, 2025 |
#R1# A decent looking cross lands there for Patterson. Some bone on bone action there as Patterson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Patterson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Eklund's head. Eklund throws a low kick but Patterson moves out of range easily. It looked like Patterson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Eklund slips a jab from Patterson. Eklund tries a quick counter leg kick but Patterson is wise to it. Eklund misses with a lunging right hand
letting Patterson counter with a right hand. Eklund fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Patterson. Eklund looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Eklund connects with a high kick. #CUT2#It looks like John Patterson has been cut. Eklund throws a combination that misses and Patterson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Patterson lands a body shot.
Patterson misses with a looping left. Eklund throws a nice looking combination but Patterson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Patterson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Eklund looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Eklund slips a jab from Patterson. Eklund throws a right hand that Patterson ducks under and follows up with a left that Patterson also avoids with ease. Patterson avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Good leg kick by Eklund. Eklund throws a head kick that misses. #T1# Eklund tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. John Patterson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Patterson throws the left hand but Eklund avoids the punch easily. Patterson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Eklund has time to react. Patterson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Patterson misses with a combination
and Eklund counters with a leg kick. We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Eklund has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat. Patterson blocks a head kick by Eklund.
Eklund takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Eklund misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Eklund fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Patterson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Patterson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Eklund sees it coming and avoids it easily. Patterson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Eklund has time to react.#ROC#Eklund is rocked! Nice shot lands for Eklund. Patterson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Eklund slips under a jab. Patterson moves out of range as Eklund throws a body kick.
Patterson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Eklund is still on wobbly legs! Can Patterson finish him? The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Eklund blocks a jab. Eklund seems to have recovered his senses. Eklund throws a lazy head kick and Patterson counters with a straight right hand. Eklund moves out of range of the strikes.#T2# Eklund uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Patterson. Eklund throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Eklund tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Patterson avoids the head kick by Eklund.
Patterson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Patterson blocks a head kick by Eklund.
Eklund staying out of range there. Eklund thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Patterson if he has to take too many more of those.
Eklund looks to throw a body kick letting Patterson counter with a right hand. Patterson scores with a spinning back kick! Patterson's corner calls for a 1-2. Patterson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Patterson avoids a kick to the body.
Eklund throws a leg kick but Patterson sees it coming and checks it nicely. Eklund avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Eklund on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Patterson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T3# Patterson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Eklund doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Eklund looks winded! Eklund avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Eklund misses with a body kick. Eklund walks straight into a right hand from Patterson - that's dropped him! Patterson jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Eklund from any more punishment! Eklund complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). John Patterson! |
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FCL 67 - Dux vs Mesquita
Date: Dec 04, 2024 |
#R1# Eklund connects with a high kick. Eklund throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Will throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Eklund on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. We've been told by Will's head coaches at Shut Up & Train! that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Eklund tried to score with a low kick but Will checks it. Eklund throws a body kick, spinning off balance and Will cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Eklund takes a shot right to the bread basket. Will checks the leg kick. Eklund throws a leg kick but Will sees it coming and moves out of range. Eklund throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Eklund fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Will. Eklund misses with an uppercut. Eklund slips under a jab. Will keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Will misses the target. Will ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Eklund pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Eklund wants to land a leg kick but Will is out of range. Eklund pivots, looking for a leg kick but Will is out of range and Eklund settles back down. Eklund misses with a body kick. Eklund throws a head kick but Will moves out of range.
Eklund throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T1# Eklund drops his hands momentarily and Will takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Eklund steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Will. Will connects with a single shot there. Eklund scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Eklund slips a straight right by Will. Eklund moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Eklund turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Will looks to land a right hand but Eklund moved out of range. Eklund tries a head kick but it misses.
Darren Will is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. A looping hook to the body misses from Eklund. Will does a little dance to reset his feet. Eklund throws a wild body kick that Will sees coming a mile off. Eklund avoids the body shot from Will.
Eklund lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Eklund misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Eklund has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat. Darren Will seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Eklund throws a leg kick but Will moved away. Eklund tries to land a front kick but Will steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Will swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Nice cross by Will.#T2# Eklund throws a leg kick but Will moved away. Eklund throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Will misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Eklund counters with a nice body kick. Will misses with a looping right. Will swinging wildly here.
Eklund scores with a leg kick.
Eklund thumps Will with a low kick. Eklund avoids the body shot from Will.
Will swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Eklund throws a chopping leg kick but Will manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Will looks to throw the jab but Eklund is out of range. Will works over Eklund's head and body with a nice combination. Eklund throws a half hearted mid kick. Eklund takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Eklund throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and Will counters with a straight right hand. Will swings for the body but Eklund moves out of range.
#T3# Eklund misses with a head kick.
Will misses with a wild body shot. Eklund throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Eklund throws a leg kick which misses Will's front leg but catches the back leg as Will tries to avoid it. Eklund uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Will. Eklund unleashes a big counter combination but Will bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Eklund throws a head kick but Will moves out of range.
Will throwing a counter right hand but Eklund manages to avoid it. Will swings for the body but Eklund moves out of range.
#TD2# Eklund darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Eklund wants to take a breather but Will is having none of it. #SUB2# Eklund is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Will trying to control here.
Eklund prevents Will from improving his position.#T4# Eklund trying to advance position but Will counters by regaining guard. Eklund trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2# Eklund has gone for a leg lock! Will slips out almost immediately though and dives into Eklund's guard.#REVR# The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Will wants to control from the top but Eklund keeps moving. Eklund is trying to control the position but Will postures up. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hugo Eklund will probably get the nod. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2# Nice shot lands for Will. Will takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Eklund looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Will throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#TD2# Eklund closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Will quickly recovers to half guard.#SU2# Eklund decides to stand up. Will slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Eklund throws a sloppy head kick and Will moves out of range easily. Eklund throws a hook but Will blocks it. Eklund throws a jab when Will was well out of range. Will 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. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Will blocks a leg kick. Will was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Will looks to land a combination but Eklund avoids it well. A slapping leg kick lands for Eklund.
Eklund slips a straight right by Will. Will lands a jab to the head.
Jab from Will.#T1# Eklund goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CUT2#It looks like Darren Will has been cut. Nice straight punches there by Will. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Will. Eklund tries a head kick but it misses.
Hugo Eklund is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Will throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Eklund takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Will throws a shot from downtown. Eklund moves away and avoids it. Eklund misses with a low kick.
Eklund tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Eklund looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Will takes a swing at Eklund's ribcage but misses. Will misses the shot to the body. Eklund connects with a leg kick. Hugo Eklund seems to be getting the better of the standup. Eklund tries to bum rush Will with a series of wild strikes but Will uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Eklund pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A shot to the liver by Will. Beautiful body shot. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Eklund looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Nice shot lands for Will.#T2# Will misses with a jab, cross combination.
Will stuffs the takedown. Will punishes Eklund's body with a nice straight punch. Will misses with a straight left. Eklund misses with a two punch combination.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Eklund is defended easily by Will. Eklund is breathing heavily. A clash of legs there as Will blocks the low kick. Eklund takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Eklund throws a sloppy head kick and Will moves out of range easily. Will is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Will misses with a wild body shot. Eklund throws a leg kick but Will sees it coming and checks it nicely. Eklund tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Eklund throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Will looks to land a combination but Eklund avoids it well. Will throws a shot to the body.
#T3# Will throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice body kick from Eklund. Eklund misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Will ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Eklund moves away. Will cracks Eklund with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Will misses with a hook. Eklund ducked under it nicely. Eklund takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Eklund avoids the body shot from Will.
Eklund throws the kick towards the body but Will avoids it. Eklund uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Will. Eklund misses with a head kick.
Will misses with a wild body shot. Eklund walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Eklund fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Will. Will ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Will looks to throw the jab but Eklund is out of range. Eklund tries a low kick but Will avoids it.#T4# The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Eklund tries a head kick but it misses.
Eklund has his takedown stuffed and Will counters with a stiff right hand. Darren Will has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hugo Eklund. Will throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Will throws out a powerful jab. A bone on bone clash there as Will blocks the leg kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Will misses its target. Will misses with a hook. Will paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Will shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Eklund eats them both and turns towards Will to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. Will is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Eklund throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Will's head. Nice uppercut lands for Will. That snapped Eklund's head back.
Will looks to land a left hand but Eklund moved out of range nicely. Eklund takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Eklund throws a head kick but Will moves out of range.
Eklund throws a head kick that misses. Eklund takes one to the side of the head.
Eklund lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Darren Will dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Darren Will's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3# A head kick misses from Eklund. Will is looking to counter punch. Will lands a really nice looking cross but Eklund seems unphased.
Will throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Will missing with a left hand there. Eklund was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. A looping hook to the body misses from Will. Eklund does a little dance to reset his feet. Eklund has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Eklund misses with a kick to the body and Will counters with a lovely straight right hand! Eklund lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Will cracks Eklund with a good jab. Will works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Will checks the leg kick nicely there.
Will is looking to counter punch. Eklund tries a head kick but it misses.
Will slips a jab from Eklund. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Will fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Will stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. This has been an exciting period of action! A combination from Will does no damage. Eklund throws a wild body kick that Will sees coming a mile off. Will swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. A big right from Eklund misses. #T1# Will listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Will connects with a nice looking jab.
Eklund looks to land a combination but Will avoids it well. Eklund misses with an attempted mid kick.
Will moves out of range as Eklund strikes. Eklund lands with a thumping leg kick.
Eklund's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Will connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Eklund scrambles back to his feet. Eklund shoots in but no luck this time. Eklund takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Eklund looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Will. Eklund does a little dance to reset his feet. Eklund raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Will throws a right and a left that Eklund avoids nicely. Will misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Eklund.
Will throws the left hand but Eklund avoids the punch easily. Will comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Will throws a series of punches but Eklund avoids them all with ease. Eklund slips a jab from Will. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Will throws out a powerful jab.#T2# Eklund delivers a nice body kick. Eklund shoots for a takedown but Will saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Eklund misses with a low kick.
Will looks to land a combination but Eklund avoids it well. Eklund blocks a jab. Eklund throws a head kick that misses. A nice leg kick from Eklund, right into the meat of the thigh.
Will connects with a body shot that sends Eklund's belly button to the back. Will avoids a kick to the body.
Eklund moves out of range as Will strikes. Will misses with a looping right. Eklund displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Will throws out the jab. Eklund wants to slow Will down by chopping away at his legs. Will throwing a counter right hand but Eklund manages to avoid it. Will misses with a wild body shot. Eklund tries a quick counter leg kick but Will is wise to it. Will throws a hook but Eklund blocks it. Some wild striking there from Will.
#T3# A nice leg kick from Eklund, right into the meat of the thigh.
Will comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Will waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Eklund. Eklund appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Will is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Eklund can do to turn this around? Eklund ducks under a wild hook from Will. Will throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Eklund is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent. Will walks forward, straight into a front kick from Eklund. Eklund slips a jab from Will. Eklund throws a big shot that misses. Eklund looks for the body kick but Will saw that one coming. Will scores with a jab. Eklund acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Will moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Eklund misses with a straight left. Will looks to land a combination but Eklund avoids it well. Eklund lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T4# Will changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Will tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Will lands with a straight right. Eklund didn't see that one coming. Eklund misses with a head kick.
Eklund misses with a kick to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Eklund. That's going to slow Will down. Will takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Eklund pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Will misses with an uppercut
and Eklund counters with a low kick, right behind Will 's knee. Eklund throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. A slow jab from Will misses its intended target. Will throws a hook but Eklund avoids it easily. Will throws out a loose jab but Eklund uses good head movement to avoid it. Will will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. Eklund throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Eklund takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Eklund's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Will connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Eklund scrambles back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight! Darren Will showed his dominance in that final round. I think Will has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darren Will! Darren Will bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
FCL - 62
Date: Nov 02, 2024 |
#R1# This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dux. Eklund misses with a head kick.
Nice defenses there by Eklund. The fighters circling - Dux throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Eklund uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dux. Eklund throws a leg kick that is checked and Dux counters with a stiff right hand. Eklund throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Dux seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Eklund throws a body kick, spinning off balance and Dux counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Eklund throws a leg kick and Dux counters with a crisp right that sends Eklund to the canvas! Dux follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Dux! Frank Dux retains his welterweight title! Our winner, Frank Dux, 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:
FCL - 56
Date: Sep 29, 2024 |
#R1# Mferi misses with an uppercut. Eklund saw that one coming. Eklund steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect. Eklund uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mferi. Mferi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Mferi lands a right hook to the body.
Eklund blocks a jab. Eklund moves away from the strike by Mferi. Mferi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Eklund. Mferi missing with a left hand there. Eklund was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Mferi slips a jab from Eklund. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Mferi steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Eklund. That one must have hurt. Eklund tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Eklund pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Mferi misses the target. Mferi on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Mferi throws a poor cross that misses
and Eklund makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Mferi really felt that one! Eklund connects with a leg kick. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Mferi takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. A slow jab from Mferi misses its intended target. Mferi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Eklund. Both fighters circling a little - Eklund finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Mferi is breathing heavily. Eklund throws a front kick that sends Mferi stumbling back into the cage. A kick lands to the mid section there for Eklund.#T1# Eklund connects with a high kick. #CUT2#It looks like Ispa Mferi has been cut. Eklund pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #KD2# Eklund lands a big head kick that sends Mferi tumbling to the mat! Eklund takes a step backwards and waves Mferi back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Mferi is rocked! Eklund buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Oh Mferi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Mferi will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. Look low, kick high! Eklund uses the oldest trick in the book to send Mferi tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Eklund is absolutely delighted - when Mferi wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Hugo Eklund! |
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Event:
FCL - 50
Date: Aug 31, 2024 |
#R1# Wellington ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Eklund moves away. Wellington rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Eklund moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Wellington throws a series of punches but Eklund avoids them all with ease. Wellington scores with a shot to the body.
Eklund misses with a two punch combination.
Wellington half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. We've been hearing reports that Wellington has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. Wellington throws a right hand that Eklund ducks under and follows up with a left that Eklund also avoids with ease. Wellington misses with a series of wild punches.
Wellington dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Eklund lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Wellington connects with a body shot. Eklund slips a jab from Wellington. Wellington throws the left hand but Eklund avoids the punch easily. A solid leg kick lands there for Eklund.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Eklund connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Eklund throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T1# Wellington takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#KD2# Eklund lands a big head kick that sends Wellington tumbling to the mat! Eklund takes a step backwards and waves Wellington back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Wellington is rocked! Wellington throws a left and a right that both miss
and Eklund counters with a head kick from the bowels of hell that crumples Wellington! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Hugo Eklund! |
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Event:
FCL - 46
Date: Aug 09, 2024 |
#R1# Eklund connects with a leg kick. Eklund looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Eklund scores with a head kick.
#CUT2#It looks like Xavier Schmidt has been cut. Eklund throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL# Schmidt clinches up against the cage. Schmidt has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Eklund after a bit of a struggle. Eklund misses with a short punch on the inside. Schmidt looking for a takedown. Schmidt wants to take the fight to the mat but Eklund manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xavier Schmidt. That's going to take a lot out of him. Eklund prevents a takedown attempt there.
Eklund tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Eklund fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Schmidt is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Eklund pulls him back up using the underhooks. Schmidt has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Eklund is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Schmidt blocks a body shot from Eklund. Schmidt changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Eklund fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A head kick misses from Eklund. Eklund throws a head kick that half lands.
Schmidt looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Eklund is fending him off so far but Schmidt persists. Nope, Eklund circles away and we're back to standing. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Eklund lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Eklund buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Schmidt walks forward, straight into a front kick from Eklund.#T1##KD2# Eklund lands a big head kick that sends Schmidt tumbling to the mat! Eklund takes a step backwards and waves Schmidt back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Schmidt is rocked! Eklund swinging wildly here.
Oh Schmidt is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Eklund throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Schmidt is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Hugo Eklund! |
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Event:
FCL - 41
Date: Jul 12, 2024 |
#R1# Eklund pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dux is out of range and Eklund settles back down. Eklund throws a head kick that misses. Eklund fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dux checks it well. A little jabbing left from Dux on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. We've been told by Eklund's head coaches at The Tank Factory that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Dux looks to land a left hand but Eklund moved out of range nicely. It looked like Eklund wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Some bone on bone action there as Dux checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Eklund throws a leg kick that misses. Dux wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Dux has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Eklund. Dux keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Eklund throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#CUT#It looks like Frank Dux has been cut. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Eklund swings away with a leg kick that misses. Dux wants to counter with a clinch but Eklund pushes him away. Eklund avoids a punch combination nicely.
Eklund feinted there with a counter leg kick. Dux looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Eklund misses with a hook to the body
and Dux cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Dux takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dux is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T1# Eklund walks into a jab. Eklund takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Hugo Eklund seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Eklund tries to score with a low kick but Dux moves his leg out of the way. Eklund throws a front kick that sends Dux stumbling back into the cage. A head kick misses from Dux. Eklund throws a head kick that misses #KD2# and Dux counters with a crisp one two that drops Eklund! Dux thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Eklund to his feet! Eklund is in big trouble!#ROC2#Eklund is rocked! Eklund throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. It seemed like Dux was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Dux loads up on a big right hand but Eklund slips the punch. Dux throws the left hand but Eklund avoids the punch easily. Dux misses with the combination.
This has been an exciting period of action! Dux throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dux throws out a loose jab but Eklund uses good head movement to avoid it. Dux moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T2# Eklund moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Eklund with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Eklund buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Eklund looks to land a left hand but Dux moved out of range nicely. Dux is looking for the big counter here. Dux moves out of range of the body kick. Eklund looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Eklund lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Dux swings widly with a right hand
and Eklund counters with a nice body kick.
Dux tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Eklund ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Eklund looks to throw a body kick enabling Dux to counter with a crisp jab. Eklund lands with a kick to the temple. Dux shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Eklund misses with a low kick. Eklund lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
#T3# Dux ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Eklund moves away. Dux throws a lazy right hand but Eklund sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Dux just misses with a punch to the body.
Eklund takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dux throws out a loose jab but Eklund uses good head movement to avoid it. Dux takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Eklund lands with a thumping leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Eklund. Eklund uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dux. Nice body kick there by Eklund. Eklund tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Eklund sets himself, and Dux steps forward looking for the clinch! Eklund avoids it this time. A good leg kick by Eklund. A head kick misses from Eklund. Dux lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T4# Eklund misses with the body kick and Dux counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Eklund blocks a jab. Eklund throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Eklund misses with an attempted mid kick.
Eklund moves out of range of the strikes. Eklund throws a front kick aimed at Dux's knee but Dux avoids it well. Dux has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Eklund. Eklund throws a leg kick and Eklund takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Eklund misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dux counters with a left and a right that stings Eklund. Eklund throws a chopping leg kick but Dux manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Dux thinks about the counter body kick. No joy there for Eklund, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A leg kick checked by Dux. A looping hook to the body misses from Dux. Eklund does a little dance to reset his feet. Eklund takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Frank Dux will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Frank Dux's cut. 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# Eklund throws a solid leg kick but Dux takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Eklund. A clash of legs there as Dux blocks the low kick. Dux unleashes a big counter combination but Eklund bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Dux will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Eklund will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Eklund fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dux is out of range. Eklund tries to land a leg kick but Dux saw it coming and moves away.
Eklund wants to land a leg kick but Dux is out of range. Dux's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Eklund throws a leg kick that is checked and Dux counters with a straight right hand. Dux throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Eklund with the inside leg kick. Eklund finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dux tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T1# Eklund tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Dux looks to score with a jab to the body but Eklund is just out of range. Eklund is looking to slow Dux down with leg kicks. Eklund has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ. Dux misses with a hook. Eklund ducked under it nicely. Dux blocks a jab. Eklund looks for the body kick but Dux saw that one coming. Dux looks to land a left hand but Eklund moved out of range nicely. Dux checks the leg kick nicely there.
A head kick misses from Eklund. Eklund swings for the body but Dux moves out of range.
Dux steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Eklund. That one must have hurt. Eklund tries a head kick but it misses.
Dux smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T2# Dux throws a body punch but Eklund moves out of range. #KD2# Oooooh!!! Dux has knocked Eklund down with a huge combo! Dux steps away and waves a wobbly Eklund back to his feet! This one might not go much longer! Oh Eklund is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Dux lands a nice shot to the body.
Dux circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Eklund to the canvas! Eklund doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Dux keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Dux! Our winner, Frank Dux, 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:
FCL - 35
Date: Jun 14, 2024 |
#R1# Mesquita moves out of range of the body kick. Eklund throws a leg kick but Mesquita sees it coming and moves out of range. Mesquita avoids the head kick by Eklund.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Eklund lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Mesquita has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mesquita and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Eklund scores with a nice body kick.
We've been told by Eklund's head coaches at The Tank Factory that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Eklund lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Eklund is looking to slow Mesquita down with leg kicks. Eklund misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mesquita checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Mesquita swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Mesquita scores with a jab. Eklund acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Eklund takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Eklund buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mesquita keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A jab from Mesquita finds it's way through Eklund's defenses. Mesquita checks a leg kick nicely. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Eklund tries to land a leg kick but Mesquita saw it coming and moves away.
Eklund is looking to chop away at Mesquita's legs. #T1# That kick from Eklund tenderised Mesquita's leg. Mesquita is trying to keep his angry face on. Mesquita stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Eklund. Eklund misses with a head kick.
Mesquita shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Eklund throws a lazy head kick #TD2# and Mesquita counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mesquita. Eklund is pulling down on Mesquita's head. It's preventing any offense from Mesquita, at least for the moment. Mesquita trying to control but Eklund is working from the bottom. Eklund on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Eklund tries to get out of the position. Mesquita distracts Eklund with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Mesquita slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB# Mesquita got a little sloppy there for a moment and Eklund has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mesquita has managed to get both his arms back between Eklund's legs - danger averted.#SUB# Eklund working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mesquita doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mesquita manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2# Mesquita lands a couple of digs. Mesquita lands a couple of decent looking shots. Mesquita is in close to Eklund's body, working some short punches and elbows. Eklund is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Mesquita postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Eklund knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mesquita on the ground. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Mesquita is in close to Eklund's body, working some short punches and elbows. Eklund tries to land a sweep but no joy. Mesquita landing some decent shots from guard. Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground! Mesquita with a nice head shot there. Mesquita trying to control the position from guard on top but Eklund is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Eklund is trying to control the position but Mesquita postures up. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3# Mesquita working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Mesquita forces his way into half guard. Eklund preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. Mesquita scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Eklund taking some punishment here, with Mesquita in his half guard. Eklund keeping control of the position. Eklund wants to control but Mesquita is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB# Eklund looking for submissions off his back. Mesquita lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Mesquita winds up and cracks Eklund with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T4# Eklund is looking to get back to full guard here but Mesquita has managed to pass to side control instead. Mesquita working the ground and pound.#ROC2#Eklund is rocked! Mesquita working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Oh Eklund is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Mesquita lands a nice forearm strike. Mesquita scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Eklund is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Mesquita can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ian Mesquita! |
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Event:
FCL - 30
Date: May 17, 2024 |
#R1# A head kick misses from Foster. Eklund scores with a kick to the midsection. Both fighters circling a little - Eklund finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Eklund throws a head kick that Foster semi-blocks.
#CUT#It looks like Preston Foster has been cut. Foster tries a head kick but it misses.
And Eklund counters with a quick kick to the body but Foster blocks it. Foster misses with a head kick.
Foster tries to clinch there but Eklund circles away.
Foster throws a low kick but Eklund moves out of range easily. Foster does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #CL2# Foster closes the distance and clinches. Eklund definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Foster controlling the action here for a moment.
Eklund swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Eklund avoiding damage as Foster throws knees to the body.
Eklund is trying to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Eklund. Eklund throws a head punch that misses. #T1# Foster is trying to maintain a safe position but Eklund gets an underhook and turns Foster into the cage. Foster tries to land knees in the clinch but Eklund avoids the damage to the body. Eklund blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Eklund misses with a punch on the inside.
Eklund wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Eklund misses with a punch on the inside.
Foster tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Foster is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Eklund is looking to break free of the clinch but Foster has double underhooks. Foster missing with knees to the body.
Foster tries to land knees in the clinch but Eklund avoids the damage to the body. Eklund tries to circle away but Foster has him pinned against the cage.#BC2# Foster breaks from the clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Eklund.
Eklund turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Foster chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Eklund can pounce on him.
Eklund lands a nice leg kick that just misses Foster's sensitive parts. Foster throws a sloppy head kick and Eklund moves out of range easily. #T2# Eklund throws a leg kick but Foster moved away. Foster is clearly looking to counter with head kicks. Eklund looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Crunch! Eklund slams his shin into Foster's torso. Foster 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. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Eklund throws a leg kick which misses Foster's front leg but catches the back leg as Foster tries to avoid it. That kick from Eklund tenderised Foster's leg. Foster is trying to keep his angry face on. Foster avoids a kick to the body.
Eklund throws a nice inside leg kick. Eklund pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Foster's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#CL2# Foster rushes Eklund and presses him up against the cage. Eklund can't break the clinch.
Eklund working aggressively here.
Eklund misses with some punches.
Eklund swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Foster tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Eklund misses with a hook from the clinch. Foster is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Eklund is defending well for now. Eklund misses with a punch on the inside.
#T3# Foster misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Eklund.
Eklund will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Foster up against the cage.#BC2# Foster breaks from the clinch.
Foster blocks a head kick by Eklund.
Eklund throws a leg kick but Foster sees it coming and moves out of range. Eklund throws a low kick but Foster avoids it. Foster pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Eklund with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Foster throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Eklund throws the kick towards the body but Foster avoids it. Foster 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. Foster blocks a head kick by Eklund.
Foster checks the leg kick. That kick from Eklund tenderised Foster's leg. Foster is trying to keep his angry face on. Eklund avoids the head kick by Foster.
Eklund shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T4# Eklund misses with a low kick.
Eklund tries to score with a low kick but Foster moves his leg out of the way. Eklund misses with a low kick.
Eklund throws a head kick that misses. Eklund takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2# Foster takes the fight into the clinch. Eklund throws a head punch that misses. Foster with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Foster tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Eklund avoids it. Eklund is trying to push Foster away but Foster has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Foster blocks a body shot from Eklund. Eklund wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Foster has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Eklund seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Foster can turn it around. A head punch on the inside from Eklund fails to land. Eklund tries to pull guard but Foster holds him up against the cage and eventually Eklund drops back down to his feet.
Foster is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Eklund is defending well for now. Foster throws a knee to the head but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hugo Eklund dominated that round. The cut man is working on Preston Foster's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2# Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Foster lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Eklund has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Eklund and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Eklund takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Eklund has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ. Eklund throws a head kick that misses. Eklund misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Foster replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Eklund blocks it well. Foster throws a leg kick but Eklund checks it. Foster checks a leg kick. Foster lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Eklund pivots, looking for a leg kick but Foster is out of range and Eklund settles back down. Foster checks the leg kick nicely there.
Foster tries a head kick but it misses.
Foster throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Eklund tries to land a front kick but Foster steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Hugo Eklund is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Foster tries to clinch there but Eklund circles away.
Eklund avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Eklund scoring well with a low kick there.
Eklund misses with a low kick. A clash of legs there as Foster blocks the low kick. Foster tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1# Eklund throws a low kick but Foster moves out of range easily. Foster throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Eklund throws a low kick but Foster moves out of range easily. Foster tries a quick counter leg kick but Eklund is wise to it. Foster throws a head kick but Eklund moves out of range.
Foster on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Eklund connects with a leg kick. Foster blocks a low kick nicely. Eklund avoids the head kick by Foster.
Eklund swings away with a leg kick that misses. Foster throws a sloppy head kick and Eklund counters with an inside leg kick. Eklund is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Foster can do to turn this around? Eklund scoring well with a low kick there.
Foster takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nice body kick from Eklund.#CL2# Foster moves into the clinch. Eklund throws a punch but it's blocked by Foster. Foster tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#T2# Foster with a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Eklund misses with the head strike.
Eklund doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Eklund throws a punch but it's blocked by Foster. Foster blocking some punches.
Foster putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Eklund in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Eklund misses with a punch on the inside.
Eklund has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Foster is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. A head punch blocked on the inside by Foster. Foster blocking some punches.
Eklund tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Foster tries a knee to the head but Eklund blocks it.
Eklund misses with the head strike.
Foster throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Eklund blocks it with crossed arms. Foster is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Eklund is defending well for now. Foster using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Eklund has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Eklund wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Eklund wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T3# Eklund has a couple of punches blocked by Foster.
Foster blocks an uppercut.
Foster tries to circle away but Eklund has him pinned against the cage. Eklund working hard to break the clinch. Eklund misses with a hook from the clinch. Eklund throws a punch but it's blocked by Foster. Foster blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Eklund misses with a hook from the clinch. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Foster keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Eklund's efforts to push away. Foster is trying to break free. Foster keeps control of Eklund as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Foster taking a breather. Eklund throws a punch but it's blocked by Foster. Eklund tries to throw a body punch but Foster avoids it by throwing Eklund back against the cage. Foster keeps control of Eklund as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Foster throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Eklund blocks it with crossed arms. #T4# Foster blocking some punches.
Eklund has a couple of punches blocked by Foster.
#BC2# Foster's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Foster is looking to chop away at Eklund's legs. Eklund appears to be looking for a big counter. Eklund buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Foster pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Eklund moves out of range of the body kick from Foster.
Eklund throws a quick counter head kick but Foster was just out of range. Eklund pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Eklund pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Foster steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect. Eklund avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Eklund throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Eklund throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Eklund misses with a low kick. Eklund misses with a low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Eklund tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Eklund avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hugo Eklund dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Preston Foster's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3# Foster lands a nice looking kick to the body. Eklund takes a step back to recover. Eklund pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Eklund throws a chopping leg kick but Foster manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Eklund throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Foster pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Foster tries a head kick but it misses.
Foster tries to clinch but Eklund is having none of it. Foster checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Hugo Eklund is winning the standup battle so far. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Eklund - that will leave a mark!
A head kick misses from Foster. Eklund avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Foster throws a head kick but Eklund moves out of range.
Eklund throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Foster. Eklund swings away with a leg kick that misses. Foster avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Foster throws a half hearted mid kick. And Eklund counters with a quick kick to the body but Foster blocks it. Eklund takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#T1# Eklund throws a low kick but Foster avoids it. A solid body kick from Eklund. Foster takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. A slapping body kick lands there for Eklund. Eklund fakes the leg kick and cracks Foster in the body. Eklund throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Eklund lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Foster finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Foster throws a sloppy head kick and Eklund moves out of range easily. Foster misses with a head kick.
Eklund looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Foster tries to clinch but Eklund moves out of range. A nice leg kick from Eklund, right into the meat of the thigh.
Eklund lands with a thumping leg kick.
Eklund throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Eklund misses with a low kick. #T2# Eklund swats away the attempt to clinch by Foster. Eklund looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Foster takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Foster tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A decent looking body kick lands there for Eklund. Eklund throws a sloppy head kick and Foster moves out of range easily. Eklund wants to slow Foster down by chopping away at his legs. Eklund scoring well with a low kick there.
Foster checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Eklund blocks a head kick by Foster.
Eklund attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. The fight stays on the outside here - Foster looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Eklund turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T3# Foster avoids the head kick by Eklund.
Foster throws a low kick but it's checked well by Eklund. A nice leg kick lands there from Foster. Foster throws a sloppy head kick and Eklund counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. #CL2# Foster moves into range and clinches up with Eklund. Foster using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Eklund has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Eklund is trying to break the clinch but Foster has him pressed against the cage. Foster trying to land knees to the body.
Eklund goes for a takedown in the clinch but Foster prevents it.
A head punch on the inside from Eklund fails to land. Eklund misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Foster blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Foster with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Eklund wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Foster has him pressed against the cage. Eklund swings wildly with an uppercut but Foster uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4# Eklund prevents Foster from breaking the clinch. Eklund misses with a hook from the clinch. Preston Foster seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Eklund has a couple of punches blocked by Foster.
Eklund blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Foster with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Foster looking to stall.
Foster has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Eklund. Foster using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Eklund tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Eklund throws a head punch that misses. Eklund goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Eklund can't find room to land a body shot as Foster controls the action.
Foster tries to land knees in the clinch but Eklund avoids the damage to the body. Eklund looking to stall.
Preston Foster has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Hugo Eklund is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Foster missing with knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight! Hugo Eklund showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Eklund, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hugo Eklund! |
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Event:
FCL - 23
Date: Apr 17, 2024 |
#R1# Eklund scores with a leg kick.
Eklund displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Roach. Roach chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Eklund can pounce on him.
Eklund dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Roach. That did some damage! Eklund lands a head kick!
Eklund thuds his shin into the meat of Roach's side. Eklund lands a leg kick that knocks Roach off balance momentarily. Roach stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Eklund. A nice leg kick from Eklund, right into the meat of the thigh.
Eklund lands a nice leg kick that just misses Roach's sensitive parts. Eklund definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Eklund dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Roach. That did some damage! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Eklund connects with a solid leg kick. Eklund throws a nice inside leg kick. Roach on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Roach blocks a head kick by Eklund.
Eklund explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Eklund connects with a leg kick. A nice inside leg kick there by Eklund. That's going to slow Roach down. #T1# A head kick from Eklund lands but Roach takes it in his stride. A nice leg kick lands there from Eklund. Eklund lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Hugo Eklund is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2# Roach clinches with his opponent.
Roach misses with the head strike.
Eklund throws a punch but it's blocked by Roach. Roach blocks an uppercut.
Eklund blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Eklund fails to land. Eklund stops a takedown attempt from Roach.
Roach jumps guard but Eklund stands there with Roach around his waist. Roach gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hugo Eklund has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Camden Roach. Eklund tries to break free but Roach pushes him back against the cage. Roach blocks an uppercut.
Roach tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Eklund smiles and moves away.
Nice body kick from Eklund. Roach closes the distance looking to clinch and Eklund counters with a low kick, right behind Roach 's knee. Roach's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T2# A nice leg kick from Eklund, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Roach looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Eklund is fending him off so far but Roach persists. Nope, Eklund circles away and we're back to standing. Eklund seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Eklund connects with a high kick. Roach looks winded! Roach fails with a takedown attempt. An inside leg kick lands from Eklund. Eklund connects with an inside leg kick. Roach ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Eklund moves away. Eklund scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice takedown defense from Eklund. No joy for Roach on that attempt. Eklund scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! A low kick lands for Eklund.
Eklund throws a nice outside leg kick. Roach tries to clinch up. Eklund thuds his shin into the meat of Roach's side. Roach tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T3# Eklund connects with a solid leg kick. Both fighters circling a little - Eklund finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Eklund lands a front kick. A good leg kick by Eklund. A thudding body kick lands there by Eklund!
Eklund feints and then cracks Roach's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Roach down. Roach has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Eklund. Eklund lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Roach tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Eklund dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Roach. That did some damage! Eklund scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Roach doesn't manage to clinch there - Eklund circles away.
Eklund lands a nice leg kick that just misses Roach's sensitive parts. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Eklund lands a high kick!
Roach takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A head kick from Eklund lands but Roach takes it in his stride. A nice leg kick from Eklund, right into the meat of the thigh.
Eklund connects with a high kick. #ROC#Roach is rocked!#T4# Eklund with a nice calf kick. Roach is still on wobbly legs! Can Eklund finish him? Eklund with the inside leg kick. Roach seems to have recovered his senses. An inside leg kick lands from Eklund. Eklund lets loose with a powerful body kick. Roach will feel that in the morning. Eklund lands a nice leg kick that just misses Roach's sensitive parts. Eklund lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. That kick from Eklund tenderised Roach's leg. Roach is trying to keep his angry face on.#KD# Eklund lands a big head kick that sends Roach tumbling to the mat! Eklund takes a step backwards and waves Roach back to his feet - he wants the finish! The fighters circle, before Eklund throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Roach's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Eklund lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Hugo Eklund! |
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Event:
FCL - 15
Date: Mar 15, 2024 |
#R1# Eklund checks the leg kick. Krause throws out a leg kick but Eklund moves out of range and Krause only half commits. Eklund tries a head kick but it misses.
Eklund keeps the fight on the outside. Krause throws a leg kick and Eklund counters with an outside leg kick.
Nice body kick from Eklund. Krause misses with a low kick.
Eklund scoring well with a low kick there.
Eklund throws a head kick but Krause moves out of range.
Krause throws a sloppy head kick and Eklund moves out of range easily. A nice leg kick from Eklund, right into the meat of the thigh.
Eklund scores with a nice body kick.
Eklund lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#CL2# Krause rushes Eklund and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Krause throws a knee to the head but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action! Eklund swings wildly with an uppercut but Krause uses good head movement to avoid it. Eklund fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Eklund definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#BC2# Krause manages to break the clinch.
Eklund scores with a nice body kick.
#CL2# Krause moves into the clinch successfully.
#T1# Krause blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC# Eklund's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Eklund lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#CL2# Krause closes the distance and clinches. Eklund swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Eklund working aggressively here.
Krause throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Eklund blocks it with crossed arms. #BC# Eklund's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Krause throws a head kick but Eklund moves out of range.
Krause misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Eklund thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Krause if he has to take too many more of those.
Krause scores with a jab to the jaw. Eklund lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. A slapping leg kick lands for Eklund.
Eklund connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Eklund fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Krause has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Eklund keeps the fight on the outside. Eklund throws a big counter combination but Krause scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Eklund plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL2# Krause clinches up against the cage.#BC2# Krause breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T2# Krause goes for a double leg but Eklund avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Eklund continues to drive forward. Eklund throws a head kick that Krause semi-blocks.
Eklund staying out of range there. Krause tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Eklund is able to avoid easily. Krause takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Krause chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Eklund can pounce on him.
#CL2# Krause fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Eklund, pushing him back against the cage. Eklund blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC2# Krause manages to break the clinch.
Krause wants to clinch. A slapping leg kick lands for Eklund.
Eklund tries to land a front kick but Krause steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Krause fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Eklund has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Eklund. Krause tries to close the distance and clinch up but Eklund swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T3# Krause moves to clinch but Eklund breaks away and Eklund counters with a leg kick. Krause tries to close the distance and clinch but Eklund swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Eklund showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Krause.
Hugo Eklund is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#KD# Eklund lands a big head kick that sends Krause tumbling to the mat! Eklund takes a step backwards and waves Krause back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Krause is rocked! Eklund throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Eklund fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Krause has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. This has been an exciting period of action! Eklund scoring well with a low kick there.
Good leg kick by Eklund. A thudding body kick lands there by Eklund!
Eklund throws a nice outside leg kick. Krause's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Krause misses with a low kick. Krause throws a low kick but Eklund avoids it. That kick from Eklund tenderised Krause's leg. Krause is trying to keep his angry face on. Krause takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Krause chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Eklund can pounce on him.
Eklund buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#T4# Krause tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Eklund throws a head kick that misses. Eklund misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Krause has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Eklund. Eklund connects with a leg kick. Krause misses with an attempted mid kick.
Krause misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Eklund scores with a spinning back kick! Krause looks winded! Krause takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#KD# Eklund lands a big head kick that sends Krause tumbling to the mat! Eklund takes a step backwards and waves Krause back to his feet - he wants the finish! Krause is still on wobbly legs! Can Eklund finish him? Krause tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Eklund! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Hugo Eklund! |
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Event:
FCL - 6
Date: Feb 10, 2024 |
#R1# Eklund will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Foster throws a sloppy head kick and Eklund moves out of range easily. Foster misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL2# Foster takes the fight into the clinch. Eklund misses with a punch to the body.
Foster blocking some punches.
#BC2# Foster escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2# Foster rushes Eklund and presses him up against the cage. Foster tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Eklund avoids it. Foster blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Eklund working aggressively here.
Foster taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Eklund has a couple of punches blocked by Foster.
#BC2# Foster's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Foster throws a wild body kick that Eklund sees coming a mile off. Eklund throws a quick counter head kick but Foster was just out of range. Foster checks a leg kick. Foster replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Eklund blocks it well. Eklund tried to score with a low kick but Foster checks it. Foster is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Foster takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#T1# Foster checks a low kick from Eklund. Foster throws a low kick, looking for Eklund's leg but Eklund calmly moves out of range. Foster takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Eklund bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Eklund looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Foster avoids the head kick by Eklund.
Foster throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Good work by Foster as he checks the leg kick. Eklund connects with a leg kick. Eklund looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Eklund misses with a kick to the body.
Foster fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Eklund checks it well. A solid body kick from Foster. Eklund pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Foster is looking to score with low kicks. Eklund is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight. Foster checks the leg kick nicely there.
Foster throws a leg kick that misses. #T2# Eklund misses with a body kick. Foster scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Eklund takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#CL2# Foster clinches up with Eklund and pushes him back against the cage. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Eklund misses with a punch to the body.
#BC2# Foster breaks from the clinch.
Eklund throws a half hearted mid kick. Eklund with the inside leg kick. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Eklund. Eklund throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Eklund. #CL2# Foster forces Eklund back against the cage and clinches.#BC2# Foster escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Eklund throws a quick inside leg kick. Eklund will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Foster throws a wild body kick that Eklund sees coming a mile off. A solid leg kick lands there for Eklund.
#T3# Foster blocks a head kick by Eklund.
Eklund wants to slow Foster down by chopping away at his legs. #CL2# Foster has managed to clinch.
Eklund fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC2# Foster breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. A low kick from Foster is predictable there and Eklund counters with an outside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Foster. Foster scores with a spinning back kick! A low kick from Eklund misses and Foster counters with a thumping low kick. Foster keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Foster only half commits to the counter leg kick. A chopping leg kick lands by Eklund. Foster throws the kick towards the body but Eklund avoids it. Eklund fires out a quick counter leg kick but Foster just manages to avoid it. Eklund blocks the body kick.
A head kick misses from Foster. Eklund with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Eklund lands with a thumping leg kick.
Eklund attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T4# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Eklund throws a chopping leg kick but Foster manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Eklund throws a front kick that sends Foster stumbling back into the cage. A head kick from Eklund lands but Foster takes it in his stride. #CUT#It looks like Preston Foster has been cut. A solid leg kick lands there for Eklund.
Eklund throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Eklund throws a push kick but Foster slaps the foot to one side. Eklund throws a sloppy head kick and Foster moves out of range easily. Foster is looking for the big counter here. Eklund tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Foster shapes to counter with a head kick. Eklund throws a low kick but it's checked well by Foster. Foster replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Eklund blocks it well. Foster lands with a kick to the ribs.
Eklund tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Foster is able to avoid easily. Eklund throws a head kick that misses. Foster checks a leg kick. Some bone on bone action there as Foster checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Foster throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Foster checks a leg kick. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hugo Eklund dominated that round. The cut man is working on Preston Foster's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2# Eklund wants to slow Foster down by chopping away at his legs. Foster lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Foster blocks a head kick by Eklund.
Eklund is looking to land body kicks. Eklund thumps Foster with a low kick. A nice leg kick from Eklund, right into the meat of the thigh.
Eklund throws a sloppy head kick and Foster moves out of range easily. Foster's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Eklund tries a head kick but it misses.
Eklund tries to work over Foster's front leg with a kick but Foster checks it. Eklund throws a leg kick that misses. Foster takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Foster avoids the head kick by Eklund.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Foster blocks a low kick nicely. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Eklund. Eklund throws a head kick that Foster semi-blocks.
#CL2# Foster gets in close and instigates a clinch. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Eklund tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Foster's elbow. Eklund is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T1##BC2# Foster manages to break the clinch.
Eklund attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. A head kick misses from Eklund. Hugo Eklund is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Eklund takes a kick to the side of the head.#CL2# Foster closes the distance and pushes Eklund back into the cage. Eklund being controlled against the cage.#BC2# Foster manages to break the clinch.
Foster throws a head kick that misses. A low kick from Eklund misses and Foster counters with an inside leg kick. Eklund throws a solid leg kick but Foster takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Eklund. Foster throws a solid leg kick but Eklund takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Foster. Eklund tries a head kick but it misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Foster lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Eklund has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Eklund and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T2# Eklund checks a leg kick nicely. Eklund throws a counter high kick but Foster was just alert enough to avoid it. Eklund wants to slow Foster down by chopping away at his legs. Foster throws a head kick but Eklund moves out of range.
#CL2# Foster closes the distance and pushes Eklund back into the cage. Foster tries to work over Eklund's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2# Foster's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Eklund throws the kick towards the body but Foster avoids it. This has been an exciting period of action! Eklund on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Foster. Foster obviously looking to wear him down.
Eklund looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Eklund lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Foster has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Foster and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Eklund turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Foster lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#CL2# Foster forces Eklund back against the cage and clinches. Foster blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Eklund wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2# Foster breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T3# Foster blocks the body kick.
Eklund throws a wild body kick that Foster sees coming a mile off. Eklund has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Foster. Foster avoids a kick to the body.
A head kick misses from Foster. #CL2# Foster closes the distance and clinches. Foster struggles to land a body shot inside as Eklund controls his hands.
#BC2# Foster manages to break the clinch.
Foster blocks a head kick by Eklund.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Eklund checks a leg kick. Foster lands with a slapping head kick. Eklund looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Eklund dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Foster. That did some damage! Foster tries a head kick but it misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Foster. That's going to slow Eklund down. Eklund fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Foster checks it well. #T4# Foster takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Foster throws a leg kick that misses. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Foster misses with a kick to the body.
Eklund lands a nice leg kick that just misses Foster's sensitive parts. Foster on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Eklund. Eklund obviously looking to wear him down.
Foster with the inside leg kick. Foster tries a head kick but it misses.
Foster throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Eklund's head. Eklund tries a head kick but it misses.
Eklund throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Foster checks the leg kick nicely there.
Foster misses with a low kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Foster. A head kick misses from Foster. An inside leg kick from Eklund misses. Eklund checks a leg kick. As Foster looks to move away, Eklund throws a big counter combo but Foster just gets out of the way. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Preston Foster will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Preston Foster's cut. That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3# Foster blocks a low kick nicely. Eklund blocks a low kick nicely. Eklund throws a head kick that misses. #CL2# Foster fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Eklund, pushing him back against the cage. Foster misses with a body punch.
Foster avoiding damage.
Eklund is trying to break the clinch but Foster has him pressed against the cage. Come on Foster - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Eklund has a couple of punches blocked by Foster.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Foster dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Foster gets underhooks to prevent Eklund's takedown attempt.
Eklund stalling in the clinch but Foster improves position. Eklund is looking to control Foster's arms but Foster gets an underhook and turns him. Now Eklund has his back to the cage. #T1# Eklund jumps guard but Foster turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Eklund is trying to force a seperation but Foster has the dominant position. Eklund swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Eklund on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Foster blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Eklund has a couple of punches blocked by Foster.
Eklund misses with a short punch on the inside. Eklund swings wildly with an uppercut but Foster uses good head movement to avoid it. Eklund throws a punch but it's blocked by Foster. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Foster is stalling here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Foster. Eklund throws a head punch that misses. Foster blocks an uppercut.
Foster has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Eklund seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Foster can turn it around.#T2# Eklund wants to get back to striking at distance but Foster won't allow it.
Foster working aggressively here.
Eklund struggles to land a body shot inside as Foster controls his hands.
Eklund throws a punch but it's blocked by Foster. Eklund misses with the head strike.
Eklund misses with a punch on the inside.
Foster stalling against the cage.
#BC2# Foster breaks the clinch.
Eklund with a nice calf kick. Eklund throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Eklund throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Foster misses with a head kick.
Foster scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Foster misses with a kick to the body.
Foster just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromEklund. Eklund moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T3# Eklund checks a leg kick. Foster pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Foster lands a head kick!
Foster blocks the body kick.
Crunch! Eklund slams his shin into Foster's torso. Eklund checks the leg kick nicely there.
Eklund feinted there with a counter leg kick. A head kick from Foster lands but Eklund takes it in his stride. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Eklund - that will leave a mark!
Foster takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Eklund connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Eklund thuds his shin into the meat of Foster's side. Foster throws a leg kick but Eklund sees it coming and checks it nicely. Eklund throws a leg kick which misses Foster's front leg but catches the back leg as Foster tries to avoid it. #CL2# Foster moves into the clinch.#BC2# Foster breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Eklund avoids a kick to the body.
Foster misses with an attempted mid kick.
Eklund thinks about countering with a head kick.#T4# Eklund connects with a leg kick. Foster throws a wild body kick that Eklund sees coming a mile off. Eklund throws a body kick that misses. A clash of legs there as Foster blocks the low kick. Eklund connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Foster throws a leg kick but Eklund sees it coming and moves out of range. Foster has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Eklund. An inside leg kick lands from Eklund. Eklund throws a sloppy head kick and Foster moves out of range easily. Foster is looking to slow Eklund down with leg kicks. Eklund 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# The fight moves into the clinch position. Foster has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Eklund. Eklund blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Eklund swings wildly with an uppercut but Foster uses good head movement to avoid it.
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 Hugo Eklund. I think Eklund has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Hugo Eklund! |
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FCL - 2
Date: Jan 14, 2024 |
#R1# Eklund turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Both fighters circling a little - Eklund finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Eklund lands a nice looking kick to the body. Oneill takes a step back to recover. Eklund with a nice calf kick. Eklund thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Oneill if he has to take too many more of those.
Hugo Eklund seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Eklund throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Eklund connects with a leg kick. Eklund throws a leg kick which misses Oneill's front leg but catches the back leg as Oneill tries to avoid it. Oneill chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Eklund can pounce on him.
Eklund with a nice calf kick. A nice leg kick from Eklund, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Eklund moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Eklund dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Oneill. That did some damage!#T1# Eklund tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. It seemed like Oneill was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Oneill 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. Eklund fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Oneill. Eklund moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Hugo Eklund is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Eklund scores with a head kick. Oneill tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Oneill takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Eklund looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Oneill takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Eklund throws a nice outside leg kick. Eklund pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Oneill looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Eklund lands a nice looking kick to the body. Oneill takes a step back to recover. Eklund scores with a spinning back kick!#T2# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Eklund throws a nice outside leg kick. Oneill has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Eklund. Oneill takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Oneill sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Eklund throws a leg kick which misses Oneill's front leg but catches the back leg as Oneill tries to avoid it. Oneill takes a kick to the side of the head. Oneill chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Eklund can pounce on him.
Eklund connects with an inside leg kick. Eklund stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Eklund wants it to stay on the feet. Eklund lands a nice looking kick to the body. Oneill takes a step back to recover. Eklund feints and then cracks Oneill's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Oneill down. #T3# Eklund lands with a nice body kick. Oneill avoids the head kick by Eklund.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Oneill crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Eklund - the referee stops the clock and Oneill gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Eklund. Oneill manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Oneill looks winded! Eklund lands with a kick to the ribs.
Eklund throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Eklund scores with a head kick.
Eklund moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Eklund chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Oneill takes a kick to the side of the head. Eklund throws a sloppy head kick and Oneill moves out of range easily. Oneill swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T4# Eklund buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Oneill takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Eklund scores with a head kick. Oneill tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Eklund scores with a nice body kick.
Eklund buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Eklund with a nice calf kick. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Oneill crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Eklund - the referee stops the clock and Oneill gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Eklund. Oneill manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. An inside leg kick lands from Eklund. A chopping leg kick lands by Eklund. Oneill shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Eklund sprawls well. Eklund wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Oneill gets slowly back to his feet. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hugo Eklund dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2# A good leg kick by Eklund. Good leg kick by Eklund. Eklund lands a nice looking body kick. An inside leg kick lands from Eklund. Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Oneill might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Eklund has got the better of the exchanges. Oneill tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Oneill on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Eklund. Eklund obviously looking to wear him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Eklund scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Eklund connects with an inside leg kick. Eklund turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Oneill avoids the head kick by Eklund.
Oneill looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1# Eklund connects with a leg kick. That kick from Eklund tenderised Oneill's leg. Oneill is trying to keep his angry face on. A head kick misses from Eklund. Eklund lands a high kick!
Hugo Eklund is winning the standup battle so far. Eklund throws a leg kick which misses Oneill's front leg but catches the back leg as Oneill tries to avoid it. Eklund throws a leg kick which misses Oneill's front leg but catches the back leg as Oneill tries to avoid it. Eklund slaps away a takedown attempt from Oneill, before circling back to the center of the mat. Eklund throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Eklund lands with a slapping head kick. #T2# Eklund lands a nice leg kick that just misses Oneill's sensitive parts. Oneill on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Eklund. Eklund obviously looking to wear him down.
Oneill stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Eklund. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Oneill takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Eklund fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. A chopping leg kick lands by Eklund. Eklund dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Oneill. That did some damage! Eklund thumps Oneill with a low kick. Eklund is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Oneill can do to turn this around? Eklund scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Eklund looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Eklund fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Oneill.#T3# A good leg kick by Eklund. A head kick from Eklund lands but Oneill takes it in his stride. #TD2# Eklund gets caught napping as Oneill dives in and scores a takedown. Eklund manages to retain guard.#SUB# Eklund working for a triangle but Oneill defends it easily.
Oneill postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB# Eklund is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB# Eklund is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Oneill content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Oneill landing some decent shots from guard. Oneill stands up over Eklund, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Oneill is breathing heavily.#T4# Eklund avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Eklund avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB# Oneill avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB# Oneill got a little sloppy there for a moment and Eklund has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Oneill has managed to get both his arms back between Eklund's legs - danger averted. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB# Eklund is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Oneill is aware though and is defending well. Oneill is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Oneill has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Oneill with a nice head shot there. Eklund knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Oneill on the ground. Oneill content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Oneill distracts Eklund with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB# Eklund is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Oneill defends well. Oneill with a nice head shot there. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Oneill's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Oneill scores with a decent looking elbow strike. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hugo Eklund dominated that second round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3# Crunch! Eklund slams his shin into Oneill's torso. A clash of legs there as Oneill blocks the low kick. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Oneill! But no joy. Eklund misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Eklund lands with a slapping head kick. Eklund lands a leg kick that knocks Oneill off balance momentarily. Oneill takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Eklund chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Eklund throws a head kick that half lands.
That kick from Eklund tenderised Oneill's leg. Oneill is trying to keep his angry face on. Oneill takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Eklund throws a head kick that misses. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Oneill! But no joy.#T1# Oneill moves out of range of the body kick from Eklund.
Oneill swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Oneill sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Eklund explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Eklund scoring well with a low kick there.
Good leg kick by Eklund. A nice leg kick lands there from Eklund. Good leg kick by Eklund. That kick from Eklund tenderised Oneill's leg. Oneill is trying to keep his angry face on. Oneill has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Eklund. Oneill on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Eklund. Eklund obviously looking to wear him down.
#T2# Eklund lands a high kick!
Oneill 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. A nice inside leg kick there by Eklund. That's going to slow Oneill down. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Eklund throws a nice head kick!
Oneill has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Eklund. Eklund scores with a leg kick.
Oneill takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Eklund lands with a kick to the temple. Oneill shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Oneill tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. A nice leg kick lands there from Eklund. #T3##TD2# Oneill closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Oneill lands in his opponent's guard. Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB# Eklund working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Oneill doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oneill manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Oneill scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Oneill lands a couple of elbows. Oneill chips away with some ground and pound. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Oneill chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB# Eklund throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Oneill lands a couple of elbows. Oneill missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB# Eklund is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Oneill is aware though and is defending well.#SUB# Eklund has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Oneill can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T4# Oneill postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Oneill is working Eklund over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB# Eklund escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Oneill gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Oneill is in close to Eklund's body, working some short punches and elbows. Cason Oneill has got the better of the ground game so far. Oneill lands a couple of decent looking shots. Cason Oneill has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Oneill keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Eklund's head. Eklund not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Oneill scoring with punches to the head and body. Oneill throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB# Eklund is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Oneill is aware though and is defending well. Hugo Eklund is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Oneill postures up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
And that's the end of the fight! Hugo Eklund showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Eklund, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:26 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:26 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hugo Eklund! The defeated Cason Oneill had this to say: 'thanks to my fans who believe in me sorry guys,im coming better next time'. |
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