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Event:
MILF 101 Vaughn vs Lopez
Date: Jun 30, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Krulov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Viking sprawls well initially but Krulov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Viking is trying to get back to full guard.
Krulov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Krulov working Viking over with strikes.
Krulov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Viking is looking to control Krulov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Viking avoid being mounted?
We've been hearing good reports from Krulov's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Viking on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Krulov working the head and body with strikes.
Krulov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Viking defending well though.
Krulov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Viking throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Krulov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Krulov is keen to just control but Viking is a slippery customer.#T1#
Krulov drops an elbow to the side of Viking's head.
Krulov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Viking wants to control but Krulov is keeping busy.
Krulov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Viking regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Krulov.
Krulov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Krulov with a nice head shot there.
Krulov lands a couple of decent looking shots.#ROC#Viking is rocked!
Krulov gets to his feet and stands over Viking, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Viking felt that one! Krulov unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Viking from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zahar Krulov!
A less than humble Zahar Krulov misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
MILF 89 Browning vs Cruz
Date: Jun 22, 2024 |
#R1#
Rush scores with the left hand. Viking knows he should have avoided that one.
Viking throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rush scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rush keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Viking.
Rush looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Viking stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rush.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rush. That's going to slow Viking down.
Viking looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Viking walks into a left hand.
Rush lands a nice looking kick to the body. Viking takes a step back to recover.
Viking takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rush fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Viking looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rush connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
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!
Rush looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Viking throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rush lands the left hand.
Viking shoots in but no luck this time. #T1#
Viking takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rush digs a good body shot into Viking's ribs.
Viking takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Viking chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rush can pounce on him.
Viking misses with a wild combination.
Rush lands a body shot.
Rush throws a leg kick which misses Viking's front leg but catches the back leg as Viking tries to avoid it.
Viking throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Viking misses with a punch on the inside.
Rush tries to throw a body punch but Viking avoids it by throwing Rush back against the cage. #T2#
Rush lands with a left to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rush takes a shot to the head.
Viking throws a punch but it's blocked by Rush.
Viking stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Viking misses with an elbow over the top.
Viking blocks an uppercut.
Viking is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rush is defending well for now.
A right hook to the body lands for Viking.
Viking with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rush.
Rush goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rush can't find room to land a body shot as Viking controls the action.
Rush has a couple of punches blocked by Viking.
Viking doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Viking is working Rush over against the cage.
Rush looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Rush is breathing heavily.
Viking lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#TD2#
Viking has picked Rush up - he's going for a ride! Viking dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#T3#
Viking lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Viking works his foot free and advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Viking controlling from the full mount.
Viking lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
#T4#
Viking takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Viking's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Viking landing strikes, looking to finish!
Viking tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Viking lands a big shot there that rocks Rush but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Viking tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Tate Rush will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Rush throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rush throws a head kick that half lands.
Viking fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Good standup being displayed there by Rush as he connects with a hook.
Viking takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#CL2#
Viking closes the distance and clinches.
Rush is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Viking tries a body shot but Rush blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viking struggles to land a body shot inside as Rush controls his hands.
Rush tries a body shot but Viking blocks it.
Viking lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #TD2#
Viking has hold of one of Rush's legs. Rush is fighting the takedown attempt but Viking gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Viking slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T1#
Viking works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Viking passes to side control.
Viking advances nicely into full mount. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Viking controlling from the full mount.
A nice elbow there by Viking.#SUB2#
Viking is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Viking!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Techno Viking!
Techno Viking seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
MILF 75 Bjornsson vs Snake 2
Date: Jun 08, 2024 |
#R1#
A punch lands to the side of Rodney 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rodney lands a nice hook to Viking's body. Viking takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rodney keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rodney uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Viking.
Viking shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rodney as he avoids it easily.
Rodney wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rodney lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rodney keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Viking scores with a head kick.
Rodney throws a right hand that Viking ducks under and follows up with a left that Viking also avoids with ease.
Viking attempts a counter takedown but Rodney avoids it well and moves away.
Rodney looks to land a combination. Viking sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Viking swings widly with a right hand
and Rodney cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Viking misses with a straight left.
Rodney connects with a nice looking jab.
Viking gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Viking takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Viking darts in trying to clinch
and Rodney counters with a left to the body.
Rodney throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Viking shoots in for a double leg but Rodney sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Viking scores with a spinning back kick!
Viking misses with a body shot.
Derek Rodney seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodney ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Viking goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Viking swings widly with a right hand
and Rodney counters with a stiff right hand.
Viking connects with a jab.
Viking has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rodney finds it's way round the side to connect with Viking's head. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Viking shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Rodney napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Rodney struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Viking thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Rodney is trying to work for a sweep but Viking has mounted him!
Rodney working to try and regain half guard.
Viking wants to control the pace but Rodney is squirming around nicely. #T3#
Rodney is working to get back to half guard.
Viking is landing with some decent strikes but Rodney is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Viking wants to control the pace but Rodney is squirming around nicely.
Viking controlling the pace for now.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rodney can do anything to dispel that myth.
Viking tries to control but Rodney wriggling away.
Viking landing punches. #T4#
Rodney is squirming around, avoiding Viking's attempts to control the action.
The referee warns Rodney that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Viking has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Rodney's face.
Viking unloading with bombs!
Viking connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Viking sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
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!
Viking lands a big elbow.
Rodney is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Techno Viking dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Rodney throws a one two combo.
Viking tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rodney scores with a body shot.
Viking tries to close the distance and clinch but Rodney swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Viking pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rodney ducks under a wild hook from Viking.
Rodney takes a kick to the side of the head.
Rodney will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Viking attempts a counter takedown but Rodney avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viking shoots in but no luck this time.
Rodney throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rodney lands a jab to the nose.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rodney keeps the fight on the outside.#T1#
Viking drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Good leg kick by Viking.
Rodney gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rodney connects with a looping right hand.
Derek Rodney is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rodney throws a series of punches but Viking avoids them all with ease.
Viking looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Viking throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rodney counters with a left right combination that sends Viking crashing to the mat - Rodney wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Viking out for a TKO! Devastating finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Derek Rodney! |
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Event:
MILF 67 Bjornsson vs Cruz
Date: May 26, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Craig shoots in and bounces Viking off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Viking keeping moving, preventing Craig from controlling successfully.
Viking is trying to keep Craig in close.
Craig looking to pass the guard.
Viking looking to control.
Craig is looking to work some ground and pound but Viking has wrist control.
Viking keeping moving, preventing Craig from controlling successfully.
Craig pushes down on Viking's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Craig trying to mount his opponent but Viking defends it.
Viking is looking for a sweep. Craig is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Craig moves nicely into side control.
Viking managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Craig.
Viking is not content to let Craig control the position.
Viking manages to work his way to half guard, despite Craig's best efforts.
Craig not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Viking is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Craig wants to advance to full mount but Viking doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Craig trying to control the position from guard on top but Viking is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Viking tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Craig really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Viking. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
Viking has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Craig postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Viking seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Craig working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Viking's head.
Viking looking to hit a scissor sweep but Craig is one step ahead there.
Viking trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Craig stopping the sweep attempt from Viking.
Viking is trying to keep Craig in close.
Craig slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Craig is working Viking over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Viking is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Viking trying to control but Craig is working from the bottom.
Craig is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Craig keeping moving, preventing Viking from controlling successfully.
Craig is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Viking postures up.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Viking chips away with some ground and pound.
Viking won't allow Craig to sweep him here.
Viking stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Craig swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Viking wants to control from the top but Craig keeps moving.
Craig has Viking pulled in close to control his posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Craig wants to stand up but Viking is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Viking or perhaps it was just good defense by Craig, which made it look bad.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Burt Craig dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Viking throws a head kick that misses.
Craig slaps away a takedown attempt from Viking, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Craig on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Viking misses the jab.#TD2#
Craig looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Craig postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Viking looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Burt Craig has got the better of the ground game so far.
Viking has his hands on Craig's head, controlling the position. #T1#
Craig trying to control the position from guard on top but Viking is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Viking isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Craig stacks Viking on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Craig!
Viking can't do much from the bottom here.
Craig wants to lay and pray for a moment but Viking keeps working.
Craig lands a nice forearm strike. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Craig fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Viking is working to avoid the ground and pound but Craig connects with a decent elbow.
A lull in the action here as Craig stalls from top position.
Craig working the head with strikes. #SUB2#
Craig thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Craig wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Viking, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Craig is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Viking has escaped the position, nice work there.
Craig has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Viking is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Craig throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Craig wants to lay and pray for a moment but Viking keeps working.
Craig cracks Viking with a big elbow.
Viking taking punishment in the form of punches.
Craig creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Viking sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Viking manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Viking is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Craig reverses the position - he's now on top in Viking's guard.
Craig distracts Viking with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Craig looking to sit in guard and control but Viking gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Viking passes Craig's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T4#
Viking trying to pass the guard but Craig defending well.
Viking missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Viking wants to take a breather but Craig is having none of it.
Viking is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Craig is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Viking wants to pass the guard but Craig is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Burt Craig showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Viking scores with a hook.
Viking wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Craig tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Viking paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Techno Viking seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Viking connects with the punch.#CUT#It looks like Burt Craig has been cut.
Nice shot by Viking.
Decent striking displayed by Viking there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viking lands with a kick to the temple. Craig shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Craig tries to clinch up but Viking circles away and keeps his distance.
Viking changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Craig tries to clinch up.#T1#
Viking slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#TD2#
Craig closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Viking's guard.
Viking manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Craig manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##SUB#
Viking is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Craig is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Craig has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Craig throwing strikes but missing.
Viking looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Techno Viking has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Craig trying to control but Viking is working from the bottom.
Viking is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Craig slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Craig landing some decent shots from guard.
Viking can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Craig controls the pace.
Viking trying to keep a closed guard but Craig is proving a slippery customer.
Viking is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T3#
Craig is looking to control Viking's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Craig avoid being mounted?
Craig keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Viking moves into full mount! Craig won't be happy about that!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Craig can do anything to dispel that myth.
Viking lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Viking throwing strikes here but Craig is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Craig tries to lock up and control but Viking gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T4#
Viking looking to control but Craig is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Viking is looking to work his way around to Craig's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Viking cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Viking scoring with strikes but Craig is staying in there.
Viking postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Craig looks a forlorn figure.
Viking with a couple of short strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Techno Viking showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Craig has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 28:29
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Burt Craig!
Post fight, Burt Craig took to the microphone: 'Yeehaw baby down with the Viking, techno sucks.'. |
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Event:
MILF 54 Bjornsson vs Snake
Date: May 11, 2024 |
#R1#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Tua.
A solid body kick from Tua.
Tua definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Viking fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Noc Tua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tua takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tua throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Viking on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A head kick misses from Tua.
Viking has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Tua.
Viking looks winded!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Viking crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Tua - the referee stops the clock and Viking gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Tua. Viking manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#KD#
Tua lands a big head kick that sends Viking tumbling to the mat! Tua takes a step backwards and waves Viking back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Viking is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tua with a nice calf kick.
Viking is still on wobbly legs! Can Tua finish him?
Viking on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tua. Tua obviously looking to wear him down.
Tua fakes the leg kick and cracks Viking in the body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Tua. Viking shrugs it off though.
Viking drops his hands momentarily and Tua needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Viking just on the top of the head. Viking drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Viking - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Noc Tua! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 19, 2024 |
#R1#
Viking throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD2#
and The Way counters with a nice double leg into side control. Viking won't be happy with that.
Viking gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
The Way looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Viking gets full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viking is trying to keep The Way in close.
Viking wants to improve his position but instead The Way has moved into half guard.
#T1#
Viking gets full guard.
The Way won't allow Viking to sweep him here.
Viking working a defensive guard here.
Viking lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
The Way can't keep his opponent in guard - Viking advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Viking is looking to take a break and control but The Way is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The Way gets back to full guard.
#T2#
Viking showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
The Way looking for a guillotine here but Viking defends easily.
Viking trying to control the position from guard on top but The Way is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
The Way is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Viking defends well.#T3#
Viking trying to control but The Way is working from the bottom.
Viking works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Viking is looking to take a break and control but The Way is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
The Way looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The Way has hold of Viking's hands but Viking slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Viking wants to control but The Way is keeping him busy.
We've been hearing that Viking has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Viking passes to side control.
Viking lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear The Way down.
Viking wants to control but The Way is keeping him busy.
Viking is really struggling to control The Way but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Viking connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused The Way some visible discomfort.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Techno Viking dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
The Way uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Viking.
The Way with the counter takedown but Viking avoids it easily.
Viking throws a hook but The Way avoids it easily.
The Way is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Viking lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CUT#It looks like Do You Know The Way has been cut.
A jab from Viking misses.
The Way tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Viking throws a body punch but The Way moves out of range.
The Way with the counter takedown but Viking avoids it easily.
A low kick from Viking misses #TD2#
and The Way counters with a nice double leg into side control. Viking won't be happy with that.
Viking sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viking is trying to get back to full guard.
Viking has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. The Way is working away from the top position though.
Viking manages to get to full guard.
#T1#
The Way stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Viking swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Viking throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Viking manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. The Way manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Viking makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T2#
Viking controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
The Way working for a triangle but Viking defends it easily.
Techno Viking overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Viking wants to control from the top but The Way keeps moving.
Viking advances to half guard. #T3##SUB#
Viking is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Viking is keen to just control but The Way is a slippery customer.
Viking moves nicely into side control.
Viking looks up at the clock and then as The Way takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Viking smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Viking is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that The Way can do to turn this around?
Viking lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear The Way down.
The Way tries to improve position but can't.
The Way takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Viking swings around for an armbar but The Way sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Viking's guard.#T4##SUB#
The Way avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Viking controls The Way momentarily but The Way frees himself.
Viking bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in The Way's guard. #REVR#
The Way really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Viking. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Way keeping moving, preventing Viking from controlling successfully.
The Way has momentary wrist control but Viking slips an elbow through the middle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Viking passes The Way's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Techno Viking dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Do You Know The Way's cut.
That's time! Viking's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Some wild striking there from Viking.
The Way drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Viking defends it well.
Viking misses with a looping left.
Viking just misses with a punch to the body.
And The Way tries to counter it with a takedown but Viking pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Viking looks to throw the jab but The Way is out of range.
The Way tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Viking misses with a straight right.
The Way drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Viking defends it well.
Viking throws a sloppy head kick and The Way moves out of range easily.
The Way drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Viking defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viking throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and The Way counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by The Way.
Viking bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in The Way's guard. #REVR#
The Way keeping moving, preventing Viking from controlling successfully. #T1#
Viking works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Viking seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
The Way is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Viking pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
The Way looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if The Way can do anything to dispel that myth.
The Way takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Viking is keen to just control but The Way is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
The Way looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Viking seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Viking is looking to take a break and control but The Way is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Viking lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Viking is taking a breather. The Way says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Viking is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for The Way! #T3#
Viking tries to control but The Way wriggling away.
The referee warns The Way that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Techno Viking is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The Way is squirming around, avoiding Viking's attempts to control the action.
Viking controlling the position easily from mount.
Viking trying to control but The Way is having none of it. #T4#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Do You Know The Way has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Viking controlling his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Techno Viking showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Viking has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Techno Viking!
Techno Viking decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 26, 2024 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
The Way takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Viking scores with a jab. The Way acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Viking goes for a double leg but The Way avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as The Way continues to drive forward.
Viking prevents a takedown attempt there.
Viking tries to throw a body punch but The Way avoids it by throwing Viking back against the cage.
Viking lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The Way blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The Way gets underhooks to prevent Viking's takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viking stops a takedown attempt from The Way.
Viking tries a body shot but The Way blocks it.
Viking trying to land knees to the body.
Viking tried to land a shot to the body but connects with The Way's elbow. #T1##TD2#
The Way turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and The Way manages to end up in side control.
Viking is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Viking wants to control the position but that's not easy when your opponent is in side control! The Way seems to be going for some sort of submission here. Hard to say what - oh, it's a Brabo choke! He's got it! Viking is tapping! Wow, great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Brabo Choke). Do You Know The Way! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 09, 2024 |
#R1#
Some wild striking there from Dukes.
Viking definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Dukes dives in and scores a takedown into Viking's guard.
Dukes controls from within his opponent's guard.
Viking throws a couple of heel strikes.
Dukes wants to control from the top but Viking keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viking is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Viking is really struggling to control Dukes but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Viking wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Viking is working hard here to advance position.
Viking manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dukes manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Viking trying to control but Dukes is working from the bottom.
Dukes wants to stand and escape but Viking is having none of it. #SUB2#
Dukes escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Viking gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dukes keeping full guard, as Viking tries to pass.
Viking stands and throws Dukes's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T2#
Viking wants to control but Dukes is keeping him busy.
Viking throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Viking lands a decent elbow from side control.
Viking works to advance to full mount. Dukes defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Dukes is bucking up trying to escape but Viking cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Dukes is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Dukes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Viking. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Viking lands a heavy elbow.
Viking has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T3#
Viking connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Dukes takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Viking lands a heavy elbow.
Viking raining down shots from the mount!
Viking lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Dukes is bucking up trying to escape but Viking cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee warns Dukes that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Viking controlling the position easily from mount.
Viking throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.#T4#
Viking throwing strikes here but Dukes is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Dukes wants to hold on but Viking pushes him away.
Viking can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dukes is looking to escape.
Viking landing strikes from the mount and Dukes is in trouble!
Viking cracks Dukes with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Dukes is looking to get to half guard.
Viking is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Dukes can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Viking putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Dukes is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Techno Viking dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Viking pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dukes misses the shot to the body.
Viking changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Viking is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dukes can do to turn this around?
Dukes lands a glancing blow to the side of Viking's head.#CL2#
Dukes instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Dukes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dukes changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Viking misses the target.
Dukes throws a jab when Viking was well out of range.
Viking changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dukes cracks Viking with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've been informed that Dukes has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Dukes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Viking fails with the takedown.
Dukes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Viking slips a straight right by Dukes.
Viking throws a hook to the side of Dukes's head but Dukes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dukes tries a head kick but it misses.
Dukes throws a head kick but Viking moves out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Viking.
Dukes lands a head shot.
Viking tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dukes defends well and Viking ends up having to push Dukes into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Viking struggles to land a body shot inside as Dukes controls his hands.
Viking tries to pull guard but Dukes holds him up against the cage and eventually Viking drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Techno Viking. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Viking swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC2#
Dukes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dukes defending well as Viking loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Dukes slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Dukes throws a lazy right hand but Viking sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dukes connects with an inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dukes throws a hook but Viking avoids it easily.
Viking changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Viking walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hoss Dukes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Viking wants to clinch up but Dukes keeps it at a distance.
Dukes misses with a looping right.
Dukes has a takedown stuffed.
Viking changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL2#
Dukes moves into the clinch.
Viking throws a punch but it's blocked by Dukes. #T3#
Dukes blocks an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Dukes scores with a nice short uppercut.
Viking tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dukes smiles and moves away.
Dukes might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Viking is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#ROC2#Viking is rocked!
Dukes plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Viking swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Viking face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Hoss Dukes! |
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Event:
UIW 12: Road to Champions 6
Date: Feb 16, 2024 |
#R1#
A punch lands to the side of Viking 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Viking misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rudberg scores with a nice right hand.
Rudberg punishes Viking's body with a nice straight punch.
Viking gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Rudberg gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Viking is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Claes Rudberg! |
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Event:
UIW 1
Date: Jan 12, 2024 |
#R1#
Viking on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#CL2#
Cruz clinches up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Cruz.
Viking jumps guard but Cruz turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Cruz.
Viking misses with some punches.
#BC2#
Cruz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cruz lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Viking is looking to close the distance but Cruz sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Viking crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Viking is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Santa Cruz!
Santa Cruz seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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