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Event:
Conquest V
Date: Aug 17, 2024 |
#R1#
Dos Santos looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Einstein is fending him off so far but Dos Santos persists. Nope, Einstein circles away and we're back to standing.
Dos Santos closes this distance looking for a takedown but Einstein circles away.
Dos Santos shoots in for a takedown but Einstein shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucio Dos Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Einstein scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB2#
Einstein is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Dos Santos is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Albert Einstein! |
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Event:
Conquest III
Date: Aug 03, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Haglund takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Einstein has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Haglund uses from the top position.
Haglund tries to free his leg and advance position but Einstein is retaining full guard.
Einstein trying to control the position.
Einstein keeping moving, preventing Haglund from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Haglund wants to pass the guard but Einstein is keeping the position.
Haglund trying to control but Einstein is working from the bottom.
Haglund tries to free his leg and advance position but Einstein is retaining full guard.
Haglund is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Einstein looking to control but Haglund passes into half guard.
Haglund seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Einstein does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Einstein blocking the ground and pound attempt from Haglund.
Einstein tries to roll over but Haglund keeps him under control.#T1#
Einstein wants to control but Haglund is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Einstein tries to get to full guard but Haglund has control of the leg.
Haglund trying to mount his opponent but Einstein defends it.
Einstein wants to control but Haglund is keeping busy.
Haglund seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Einstein does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Einstein is looking to improve his position.
Haglund thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Einstein manages to get to full guard.
Haglund is pushing down on Einstein's leg trying to pass to half guard. Einstein is fighting to maintain full guard but Haglund has managed to sneak the leg through.#T2#
Einstein is trying to maintain the position but Haglund is very close to passing his half guard.
Haglund is trying to control. Einstein wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Haglund seems to be working for a kimura but Einstein defends the submission attempt.
Einstein trying to hold on to Haglund's head to control him but Haglund postures up.
Einstein is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Einstein is working hard here to advance position.
Einstein is trying to control but can't.
Einstein is positioning himself well to prevent Haglund advancing to mount. #T3#
Haglund throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Einstein regains full guard. Nicely done.
Haglund is looking to work some ground and pound but Einstein has wrist control.
Haglund passes Einstein's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Einstein makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Einstein.
Einstein definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Einstein keeping moving, preventing Haglund from controlling successfully.
Einstein wants to sweep here but Haglund controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Einstein is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Haglund is aware though and is defending well.
Einstein might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Einstein wants to sweep here but Haglund controlling him for the moment.
Einstein keeping moving, preventing Haglund from controlling successfully.
Haglund looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T4#
Einstein looking to hit a scissor sweep but Haglund is one step ahead there.
Einstein wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Haglund must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Haglund trying to control the position from guard on top but Einstein is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Einstein is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Einstein wants to sweep but no luck.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Einstein trying to keep a closed guard but Haglund is proving a slippery customer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fredrik Haglund 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##TD#
Einstein drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Einstein is fighting to break Haglund's control of his arms but Haglund is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Albert Einstein overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Haglund keeping moving, preventing Einstein from controlling successfully.
Haglund controls Einstein momentarily but Einstein frees himself.
Einstein trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Haglund has his foot on Einstein's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Einstein works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Einstein trying to control but Haglund is working from the bottom.
Haglund bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Einstein's guard. #REVB#
Einstein wants to control but Haglund passes easily into half guard.
#SUB2#
Haglund is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Einstein defends it well. #T1#
Einstein trying to control from the bottom.
Einstein is doing well to control the position and prevent Haglund from advancing to side control.
Haglund is thwarting Einstein's attempts to control the position.
Haglund wants to free his trapped foot but Einstein is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Einstein moves into full guard.
Haglund throws a big elbow that misses.
Einstein working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Einstein working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Haglund doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Haglund manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2#
Einstein is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Haglund trying to control but Einstein is working from the bottom.
Haglund looking to pass the guard.
Einstein is trying to keep Haglund in close.
Haglund tries to free his leg and advance position but Einstein is retaining full guard. #T3#
Einstein trying to control the position.
Einstein keeping moving, preventing Haglund from controlling successfully.
Haglund is breathing heavily.
Haglund stopping the sweep attempt from Einstein.
Einstein is controlling Haglund's posture.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Einstein fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Haglund to the ground. Einstein is now in Haglund's guard.#SUB#
Einstein drops back looking for a leg! Haglund is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Haglund manages to kick Einstein off! Einstein jumps back into Haglund's guard.
Einstein passes into half guard.
Haglund regains full guard. Nicely done. #T4##SUB2#
Einstein avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Haglund keeping moving, preventing Einstein from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Haglund has an active guard here but Einstein has managed to pass into half guard.
Einstein works his foot free and advances to mount.
Haglund is wriggling around trying to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Einstein wants to control the pace but Haglund is squirming around nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Albert Einstein dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Haglund tries to sprawl but Einstein drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Haglund landing small, sideways elbows.
Haglund is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Haglund trying to hold on to Einstein's head to control him but Einstein postures up.
Einstein moves nicely into side control. #SUB#
Einstein wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Haglund, who protects the arm well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Einstein tries for a kimura but Haglund is defending well.
Haglund tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1#
Haglund struggling a bit here.
Einstein trying to control the action but Haglund is working from the bottom.
Haglund tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Einstein wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Einstein is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Haglund can do to turn this around?
Haglund takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Einstein trying to control the action but Haglund is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Einstein tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Haglund is trying to improve his position.
Haglund wants to control but Einstein postures up.#SUB#
Einstein is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Haglund knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Haglund is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Einstein tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Einstein has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T3#
Haglund is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Einstein looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Haglund wants to control but Einstein postures up.
Haglund is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Einstein is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Haglund is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T4#
Haglund is trying to control Einstein's posture but Einstein avoids it. #SUB#
Einstein is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Haglund knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Haglund is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Einstein is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Haglund has escaped the position, nice work there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Einstein is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Haglund knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that's the end of the fight!
Albert Einstein showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Einstein 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Albert Einstein! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 06, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Thompson shoots in and gets a takedown into Einstein's guard.
Einstein is trying to control the position but Thompson postures up.
Einstein keeping moving, preventing Thompson from controlling successfully.
Einstein looking to control.
Einstein bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Thompson's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Thompson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thompson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##SUB2#
Thompson is looking for a kimura here.
Einstein has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Thompson is working away from the top position though.
Einstein is staying active underneath Thompson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Einstein works his way to full guard. Good work.#T1#
Einstein 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.
Einstein keeping moving, preventing Thompson from controlling successfully.
Thompson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Einstein has his hands on Thompson's head, controlling the position.
Thompson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Einstein swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Einstein is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Thompson trying to control but Einstein is working from the bottom. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Einstein is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Thompson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Einstein controlling Thompson's posture. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Einstein has his takedown stuffed
and Thompson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Einstein shoots for a takedown but Thompson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Einstein misses with a takedown attempt - Thompson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Albert Einstein. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Thompson looking to score a takedown here. Einstein is defending well but Thompson drives through and ends up in Einstein's guard.
Thompson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Thompson postures up in Einstein's guard and throws a big left but Einstein blocks it. #T3#
Thompson trying to control the position from guard on top but Einstein is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thompson looking to pass the guard.
Einstein trying to control the position here.
Einstein really is a fat lump.
Einstein is trying to keep Thompson in close.
Thompson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Einstein takes one to the side of the head.
Einstein shoots and misses
and Einstein takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thompson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Thompson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD2#
Thompson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Einstein trying to keep a closed guard but Thompson is proving a slippery customer.
Thompson postures up in Einstein's guard and throws a big left but Einstein blocks it.
Einstein controls Thompson momentarily but Thompson frees himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thompson wants to pass the guard but Einstein is keeping the position.
Thompson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Einstein's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Emmanuel Thompson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Einstein fails with the takedown#TD2#
and Thompson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Einstein tries to roll over but Thompson keeps him under control.
Thompson works his foot free and advances to mount.
Thompson lands a big shot there that rocks Einstein but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Thompson unloading with bombs!
Thompson landing strikes from the mount and Einstein is in trouble!
Thompson working away from the top, dropping strikes.
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!
Thompson postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Einstein looks a forlorn figure.
#SUB2#
Thompson working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Thompson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Einstein tries to hold on but Thompson pushes him away. #T1#
Einstein keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Einstein holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Thompson tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Einstein working to try and regain half guard.
Thompson trying to control but Einstein is having none of it.
Thompson landing punches.
Thompson lands a couple of good shots and Einstein has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Einstein looking very determined here, making life difficult for Thompson.
Thompson is working the ground and pound. Can Einstein escape?
Einstein tries to roll but Thompson sticks to his back.
Emmanuel Thompson has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Einstein is trapped and Thompson is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Our spies down at at Cozad MMA Hilo inform us that Thompson has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Thompson punches the canvas rather than the man.
Einstein just trying to survive but Thompson is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Thompson is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Thompson gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Thompson gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Thompson apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Albert Einstein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Thompson shoots in and bounces Einstein off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thompson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Thompson wants to pass the guard but Einstein is keeping the position.
Thompson lands a couple of digs.
Einstein manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Thompson manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Thompson looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Thompson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Einstein's guard. #REVB#
Thompson is breathing heavily.
Thompson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Einstein is keeping the position for now.
Thompson trying to control the position from guard on top but Einstein is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Einstein is looking for a triangle but Thompson pushes his legs off easily.
Einstein controlling Thompson's posture.
Einstein controls Thompson momentarily but Thompson frees himself.
Einstein is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Thompson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Thompson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Einstein is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Thompson keeps trying to improve his position.
Thompson throws a big right hand that misses.
Einstein trying to control the position.
Thompson wants to pass the guard but Einstein is keeping the position.
Thompson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Einstein utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Einstein has control of Thompson's left arm, preventing Thompson from doing any damage.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Einstein manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Thompson manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Emmanuel Thompson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Einstein shoots and misses #TD2#
so Thompson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Einstein has control of Thompson's left arm, preventing Thompson from doing any damage.
Einstein wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Thompson is now in half guard.
Einstein has hold of Thompson's hands but Thompson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Thompson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Einstein gets back to full guard.
Einstein might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Einstein preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Einstein looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Thompson wants to control from the top but Einstein keeps moving.
Einstein is trying to control the position but Thompson postures up. #T1#
Thompson wants to control from the top but Einstein keeps moving.
Thompson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Einstein keeping moving, preventing Thompson from controlling successfully.
Thompson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Thompson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Einstein holds on and takes a little breather.
Einstein keeping moving, preventing Thompson from controlling successfully.
Thompson preventing the sweep.
Thompson trying to control but Einstein is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Einstein fails with the takedown#TD2#
and Thompson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Einstein's guard.#T2#
Einstein is trying to hold Thompson in close to prevent damage but Thompson has managed to pass into half guard.
Thompson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Einstein is refusing to be controlled, as Thompson sits in half guard.
Einstein won't allow Thompson to pass to mount.
Thompson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Einstein gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Thompson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Einstein controls Thompson momentarily but Thompson frees himself. #SUB2#
Thompson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Einstein manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Thompson has Einstein in his guard.#REVR#
Einstein forces his way into half guard.#T3#
Thompson wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Einstein is trying to work for a kimura but Thompson is defending well.
Thompson missing with punches from the bottom.
#SUB#
Einstein 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.
#SUB#
Einstein seems to be working for a kimura but Thompson defends the submission attempt.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Thompson is looking for a sweep. Einstein is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Einstein seems to be working for a kimura but Thompson defends the submission attempt.
Thompson moves into full guard.
Albert Einstein has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Emmanuel Thompson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Einstein postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Emmanuel Thompson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Thompson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emmanuel Thompson! |
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