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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
AEW 6
Date: Jun 08, 2019 |
#R1# Lazzyie dives in for a single leg takedown but PinkHole sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Lazzyie fails to land the takedown. PinkHole connects with a jab. Lazzyie closes this distance looking for a takedown but PinkHole circles away. ManOfThe PinkHole has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alfie Lazzyie. Lazzyie looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? PinkHole is fending him off so far but Lazzyie persists. Nope, PinkHole circles away and we're back to standing. Lazzyie shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has PinkHole pinned against the cage. PinkHole gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. PinkHole's corner calls for a 1-2. PinkHole obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lazzyie shoots for a takedown but PinkHole saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD2# Lazzyie drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Lazzyie stops PinkHole from standing up. Lazzyie trying to control but PinkHole is working from the bottom. Lazzyie scoring with some ground and pound. #T1# PinkHole wants to stand but Lazzyie is controlling the position. Lazzyie cracks PinkHole with a solid left hand. PinkHole wants to stand up but Lazzyie is controlling him. Lazzyie lands a couple of digs. PinkHole wants to stand but Lazzyie is controlling the position. Lazzyie has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Lazzyie with a flurry of punches that miss. Lazzyie with a nice head shot there.#ES# PinkHole pushes Lazzyie off and scrambles back to his feet.
Lazzyie shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with PinkHole but PinkHole pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T2# Lazzyie fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD2# Lazzyie fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging PinkHole to the ground. Lazzyie is now in PinkHole's guard. Lazzyie stops PinkHole from standing up. #ES# PinkHole wriggles free and stands up. This has been an exciting period of action! Lazzyie slips under a jab from PinkHole. Lazzyie walks into a straight right hand from PinkHole. Lazzyie fails with a takedown attempt. Lazzyie gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice takedown defense from PinkHole. No joy for Lazzyie on that attempt. A little feinted left hand from PinkHole on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Lazzyie tries for a takedown but PinkHole circles away easily and PinkHole counters with a nice body shot. Lazzyie looks winded! Lazzyie with a poor takedown and PinkHole counters with a straight right hand. Lazzyie has his takedown stuffed and PinkHole counters with a straight right hand.#T3##KD# PinkHole drops Lazzyie with a big left hand and mounts him. Lazzyie is in big trouble! #ROC# Lazzyie is rocked!#SU# PinkHole stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet. Lazzyie is still on wobbly legs! Can PinkHole finish him? Lazzyie with a poor takedown and PinkHole counters with a huge right that knocks Lazzyie out cold! PinkHole is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). ManOfThe PinkHole! ManOfThe PinkHole thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
EMP Escobar vs Kansalainen
Date: May 17, 2019 |
#R1# Pugberg has a takedown stuffed. Pugberg looks to score with a jab to the body but Dee is just out of range. Pugberg uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dee. Pugberg tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Pugberg jabbing away but nothing is landing. Dee misses with a straight right. Pugberg throws a jab but it's blocked by Dee. #TD2# Pugberg closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Dee's coaches at House of Pain have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position. Dee is looking for a sweep. Pugberg prevents Dee from escaping the position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2# Pugberg thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dee is trying to get back to his feet. Pugberg trying to control the position but Dee is working away. #SUB2# Pugberg is trying to get an arm triangle but Dee is defending well. #T1# Dee tries to bench press Pugberg off him but Pugberg keeps the position. Pugberg passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Dee! Dee is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2# Pugberg swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Xing Pugberg!
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Event:
Montreal 2.0 RD9
Date: May 11, 2019 |
#R1# Camara changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Eklund tries to avoid it but Camara manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Eklund to the ground. Eklund escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD# Eklund closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Camara tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Eklund wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Eklund in side control, throwing shots but Camara defends. Eklund misses with the ground and pound. Eklund throwing shots but missing, from side control. Eklund 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. Eklund in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. Eklund lands a nice forearm strike. Camara parries the strikes from Eklund easily there. Eklund is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Camara to escape.
Camara is trying to control Eklund's posture but Eklund avoids it. Eklund working the ground and pound but Camara is defending the strikes. Camara tries to bench press Eklund off him but Eklund keeps the position. Eklund working away. Eklund working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground! Camara is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Camara regains half guard. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Eklund is nestled in close to Camara, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Camara on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Eklund working the head and body with strikes. #T1# Eklund prevents Camara from improving his position. Eklund working Camara over with strikes. Camara trying to control but Eklund postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Camara wants to improve his position but Eklund is controlling well.
Camara taking some punishment here, with Eklund in his half guard. Eklund sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Camara defending well though. Eklund throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Eklund throwing shots but Camara is blocking nicely. Eklund is trying to control the action in half guard but Camara is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Camara wants to control but Eklund is keeping busy and won't allow it. Camara avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Eklund. Camara is looking for a sweep. Eklund is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2# Eklund lands strikes from half guard. Camara wants to control but Eklund is keeping busy and won't allow it. Eklund is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Eklund lands a nice short elbow. Camara wants to control but Eklund is keeping busy.
Eklund winds up and cracks Camara with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Camara blocking the ground and pound attempt from Eklund. Camara works his way to full guard. Good work. Eklund landing some decent shots from guard. Eklund lands a couple of digs. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Eklund postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Eklund postures up.
Eklund throws a big elbow that misses. Camara 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# Camara scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T3# Eklund gets back to full guard.
Eklund looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Eklund continues to stall. Eklund looking to sweep here. No luck so far. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Camara trying to control but Eklund is working from the bottom. Camara is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully. Camara must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Camara trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Camara wants to control from the top but Eklund keeps moving. #T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Eklund lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR# Eklund postures up in Camara's guard and throws a big left but Camara blocks it. Camara not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Eklund throwing strikes from guard but Camara blocks nicely. Eklund throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Camara works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Eklund missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Eklund with a flurry of punches that miss. Camara not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Eklund throws a big right hand that misses. Eklund trying to control but Camara is working from the bottom. Eklund postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Camara is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Eklund is working Camara over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Camara controls Eklund momentarily but Eklund frees himself. Camara pulls Eklund in close to prevent any damage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sven Eklund dominated that round. That's time! Eklund's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2##TD2# Camara shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Eklund manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Camara preventing the sweep. Camara trying to control the position from guard on top but Eklund is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Eklund controlling the position. 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. Camara trying to control the position from guard on top but Eklund is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Camara's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Camara trying to control the position from guard on top but Eklund is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Eklund controlling Camara's posture. #T1# Eklund keeping full guard, as Camara tries to pass. Eklund is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Camara is looking to work some ground and pound but Eklund has wrist control. Eklund has his hands on Camara's head, controlling the position. Camara trying to control but Eklund is working from the bottom. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2# Eklund gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Camara to score an easy takedown into full guard. Camara preventing the sweep. Eklund pulls Camara in close to prevent any damage. #T2# Camara wants to control from the top but Eklund keeps moving. Camara scoring with some ground and pound. Eklund keeping moving, preventing Camara from controlling successfully. Camara looking to pass the guard. Eklund looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Eklund looking for a sweep. Not yet Eklund, not yet. Camara is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Camara is in close to Eklund's body, working some short punches and elbows. Camara throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Eklund works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Camara loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3# Camara looking to pass the guard. Eklund looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Camara looking to pass the guard. Camara wants to control from the top but Eklund keeps moving. Eklund pulls Camara in close to prevent any damage. Camara wants to control from the top but Eklund keeps moving. Eklund seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Camara trying to control but Eklund is working from the bottom. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Eklund shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Camara defends it nicely. And Camara tries to counter it with a takedown but Eklund pushes his down on his head and steps out. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Camara is defended easily by Eklund. Eklund appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T4# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Camara shoots for a takedown but Eklund saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Eklund tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Camara swivels and escapes. Camara shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Eklund but Eklund pushes him off and we're back to square one. Sven Eklund has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Amadeo Camara. Camara fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Camara is breathing heavily. Eklund shoots in and drives through. Camara sprawls well. Camara drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Eklund defends it well. Sven Eklund seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Camara will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Eklund drops down looking for a counter takedown but Camara sprawls and moves away.#TD# Eklund drives through with a takedown into Camara's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Eklund missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Eklund landing some decent shots from guard. Eklund could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Eklund trying to control the position from guard on top but Camara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Eklund is looking to work some ground and pound but Camara has wrist control. Eklund is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Camara can do to turn this around? The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Eklund is working Camara over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Eklund with a nice head shot there. Eklund distracts Camara with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Amadeo Camara will probably get the nod - 10:9. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Nice takedown defense from Eklund. No joy for Camara on that attempt. #TD# Eklund gets the takedown into side control. Camara tries to buck Eklund off but Eklund is having none of it. Eklund in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. Eklund is working Camara over with some ground and pound from side control. Eklund landing strikes. Camara is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Camara regains half guard. Eklund scoring with strikes to the body and head. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Eklund connects with a nice short shot to Camara's temple. Camara taking some punishment here, with Eklund in his half guard. Camara wants to improve his position but Eklund is controlling well.
Eklund trying to control from half guard but Camara is working away. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Camara is trying to get back to full guard.#T1# Eklund scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Camara has hold of Eklund's hands but Eklund slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Eklund thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Camara is looking for a sweep. Eklund is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Eklund slips a nice elbow through Camara's hands, connecting with Camara's forehead. Eklund not landing any meaningful shots this time. Camara works his way to full guard. Good work. Eklund throwing strikes from guard but Camara blocks nicely. Eklund throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Camara working a defensive guard here.
Camara looking for a sweep. Not yet Camara, not yet. Camara avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Camara really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Eklund. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Camara wants to control the position but Eklund says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. Eklund not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Eklund not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T2# Camara tries to roll over but Eklund keeps him under control. Camara is refusing to be controlled, as Eklund sits in half guard. Camara wants to improve his position but Eklund is controlling well.
Eklund is trying to control. Camara wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Camara gets full guard. Eklund throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Eklund makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Eklund postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Eklund distracts Camara with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Camara tries to land a sweep but no joy. Camara trying to control the position.
Eklund lands a couple of digs. Eklund looking to pass the guard. Eklund scoring with punches to the head and body. #T3# Eklund postures up.
Camara looking to hit a scissor sweep but Eklund is one step ahead there. Camara not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Camara 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. Eklund throwing strikes from guard but Camara blocks nicely. Camara looking for a sweep. Not yet Camara, not yet. Eklund throws a big elbow that misses. Eklund is looking to work some ground and pound but Camara has wrist control. Camara trying to keep a closed guard but Eklund is proving a slippery customer.
Camara utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Camara working a defensive guard here.
Camara bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Eklund's guard. #REVB# Camara takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4# Camara throws a big right hand that misses. Eklund lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR# Camara looking to hit a scissor sweep but Eklund is one step ahead there. Eklund stands up over Camara, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Eklund is working Camara over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Camara keeping moving, preventing Eklund from controlling successfully. Eklund stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Camara swivels though and keeps the full guard. Eklund throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Camara is trying to keep Eklund in close.
Camara 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. Eklund throws a big elbow that misses.
And that's the end of the fight! Sven Eklund showed his dominance in that final round. Well Eklund 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28 Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:28 Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sven Eklund! Our winner, Sven Eklund, 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. In defeat, Amadeo Camara stepped up to the mic, saying 'GET OVER HERE ! '.
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Event:
FARTMMA 34
Date: May 04, 2019 |
#R1##TD# Howler drives through with a takedown into Murhapuro's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Murhapuro utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Howler postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Howler wants to control from the top but Murhapuro keeps moving. Howler distracts Murhapuro with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Howler cracks Murhapuro with a solid left hand.#SUB2# Murhapuro escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Howler gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2# Murhapuro has his foot on Howler's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Howler works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2# Murhapuro has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Howler can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Howler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Murhapuro is keeping the position for now. #SUB2# Howler is posturing up here but Murhapuro has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Howler tries to roll out but it's too tight and Howler has to tap! Slick submission there by Murhapuro!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pauke Murhapuro!
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Event:
Montreal 2.0 RD8
Date: May 04, 2019 |
#R1# Eklund with a lazy takedown attempt letting Columbo counter with a right hand. Eklund tries for a takedown but Columbo circles away easily and Eklund takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Eklund shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Columbo defends it nicely. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sven Eklund. That's going to take a lot out of him. Eklund takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Eklund avoids a punch combination nicely.
A slow jab from Columbo misses its intended target. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Eklund with a lazy takedown attempt #KD2# and Columbo counters with a nice right hand that sends Eklund toppling to the canvas! Eklund scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Columbo finish him?!#CUT2# It looks like Sven Eklund has been cut. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Columbo drops Eklund with a huge uppercut! Eklund drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Columbo is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Diego Columbo! Diego Columbo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Montreal 2.0 RD7
Date: Apr 27, 2019 |
#R1# Eklund keeps the fight on the outside.#TD2# Eklund closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Odrobny quickly recovers to half guard. Eklund looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Eklund seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Odrobny looks like he's trying to stand up.
Eklund has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Eklund scoring with strikes to the body and head. Odrobny is trying to stand up here but Eklund is controlling him well. Eklund scoring with strikes to the body and head. Odrobny looks like he's trying to stand up.
Eklund scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Odrobny has hold of Eklund's hands but Eklund slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ground and pound from Eklund. Eklund scoring with strikes to the body and head. Eklund is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Odrobny! Eklund landing strikes, looking to finish! Eklund with shots to the head and body - Odrobny looks very uncomfortable down there. Odrobny is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Eklund pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage. Odrobny definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1# Odrobny's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up. Eklund with shots to the head and body - Odrobny looks very uncomfortable down there. Eklund looking to finish Odrobny with some ground and pound. This is bad for Odrobny! Eklund should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete. Eklund looking to finish Odrobny with some ground and pound. This is bad for Odrobny! Odrobny trying desperately to get to his feet.
Eklund lands with some strikes. Eklund cracks Odrobny with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Odrobny really wants to buck Eklund off and get back to his feet. Eklund with the ground and pound from mount. Eklund lands with some strikes. You get the feeling that Odrobny really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Eklund lands a heavy elbow. Odrobny takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#ROC2# Odrobny is rocked! Eklund postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Odrobny badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Eklund around the waist but Eklund pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Eklund is the winner by TKO! Eklund jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sven Eklund! Sven Eklund 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:
RFLFN-24
Date: Apr 24, 2019 |
#R1# Gunn misses with an uppercut. Gunn connects with a body shot. Gunn misses with an uppercut. Karhu saw that one coming. Karhu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Karhu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Karhu looks to land a right hand but Gunn moved out of range. No joy there for Karhu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gunn lands a jab to the nose. Gunn misses with a left hand and Karhu counters with a left to the body. Karhu cracks Gunn with a good jab. Karhu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gunn. Karhu swinging wildly here.
A lazy left from Gunn finds it's target. This has been an exciting period of action! Gunn looks to throw the jab but Karhu is out of range. Karhu avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Karhu seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. A big left from Gunn misses. A jab lands there for Karhu. Gunn staying out of range there.#T1# Gunn throws a body punch but Karhu moves out of range. Karhu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Gunn looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Karhu throws a right and a left that both miss. No joy there for Gunn, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Karhu connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gunn. Gunn circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Gunn scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Karhu avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Gunn scores with a crisp jab that stopped Karhu in his tracks. Karhu slips under a jab. Karhu pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Gunn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Karhu. Karhu has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Malmi Aitta in the buildup to the fight. Karhu misses the jab. A little jabbing left from Gunn on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Gunn jabbing away but nothing is landing. Karhu misses with a straight right. Karhu scores with a decent looking hook. Gunn lands a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Karhu tries to bum rush Gunn with a series of wild strikes but Gunn uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Karhu missing with a left hand there. Gunn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Gunn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T2# A jab from Gunn finds it's way through Karhu's defenses. Gunn lands a right hook to the body.
Gunn throws a looping overhand right but Karhu ducks down to avoid it. Gunn avoids the body shot from Karhu.
Gunn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Karhu. Gunn lands the left hand. Gunn throws a jab but it's blocked by Karhu. Karhu jabbing away but nothing is landing. Colt Gunn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Gunn looks to throw the jab but Karhu is out of range. Gunn bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Gunn throws a body punch but Karhu moves out of range. Karhu blocks a jab. Karhu is looking for a counter combo. Gunn takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Gunn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Karhu throws a nice looking combination but Gunn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Gunn throws a lazy uppercut
and Karhu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. A shot to the liver by Karhu. Beautiful body shot. Gunn swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Karhu.#T3# Gunn throws a looping overhand right but Karhu ducks down to avoid it. Karhu misses the jab. Gunn looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Gunn takes a swing at Karhu's ribcage but misses. Gunn throws a shot from downtown. Karhu moves away and avoids it. Karhu is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Karhu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gunn! But no joy. Gunn scores with a nice right hand.
Gunn changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Karhu loads up on a big right hand but Gunn slips the punch. Gunn misses with a straight left. Gunn wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Karhu lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Karhu. Karhu slips a straight right by Gunn. Karhu appears to be looking for a big counter. Karhu lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gunn at a distance.
Gunn thows a left - swing and a miss! Karhu sizes up Gunn with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Gunn drops his hands momentarily and Karhu takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Gunn jabs at Karhu's body. Karhu throws a jab when Gunn was well out of range.#T4# Karhu throws a series of punches but Gunn moves out of range. Karhu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gunn sees it coming and avoids it easily. Gunn swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Gunn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Karhu sees it coming and avoids it easily. Gunn throws a shot from downtown. Karhu moves away and avoids it. Karhu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Karhu cracks Gunn with an open hand slap. Karhu misses the shot to the body. It seemed like Gunn was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Gunn looks to land a combination but Karhu avoids it well. Karhu is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Gunn connects with a nice looking jab.
Gunn takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Gunn misses with a hook. Karhu ducked under it nicely. Karhu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Karhu moves out of range of the strikes. Gunn lands with a straight right. Karhu didn't see that one coming. Gunn lands a really nice looking cross but Karhu seems unphased.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Gunn on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A telegraphed right hand from Gunn misses the target. Gunn misses with an uppercut. Karhu misses with a few strikes there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Colt Gunn will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# A big right from Gunn misses. Gunn tries to move into range but Karhu moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Colt Gunn seems to be getting the better of the standup. Gunn connects with a right hand. Karhu shakes it off. Gunn scores with a decent looking hook. Karhu uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Karhu slips under a jab. Gunn misses with a looping right. Karhu throws a shot from downtown. Gunn moves away and avoids it. Karhu walks into a straight right hand from Gunn. Karhu misses the shot to the body. Left hook, right uppercut from Karhu. Karhu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gunn moves away. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Gunn avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Karhu moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Gunn cracks Karhu with a good jab. Gunn throws a jab when Karhu was well out of range. A shot to the liver by Gunn. Beautiful body shot. Karhu slips a jab from Gunn. Gunn misses with an uppercut. #T1# Karhu scores with a shot to the body.
Gunn misses with a hook
enabling Karhu to counter with a crisp jab. Karhu misses with a series of wild punches.
Karhu moves out of range of the strikes. Gunn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Karhu. Karhu missing with a left hand there. Gunn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Gunn takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Gunn connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Karhu's hands. A jab lands there for Karhu. Karhu throws a jab but it's blocked by Gunn. Gunn cracks Karhu with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Karhu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gunn.
Karhu fails to land with a series of punches.
Gunn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This has been an exciting period of action! Gunn scores with a hook. A slow jab from Karhu misses its intended target. #T2# A jab from Gunn finds it's way through Karhu's defenses. Gunn misses with a two punch combination.
Gunn misses with a looping left. Gunn defending well as Karhu loads up on a big left hand. Gunn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Karhu. Gunn thows a left - swing and a miss! The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Gunn lands a nice shot that snaps Karhu's head back.
Karhu throws a lazy right hand but Gunn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Karhu slips a jab from Gunn. Gunn ducks under a wild hook from Karhu. Karhu defending well as Gunn loads up on a big left hand. Karhu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gunn sees it coming and avoids it easily. Karhu blocks a jab. Karhu throws a big shot that misses. Gunn fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Karhu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gunn. Karhu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gunn manages to avoid it. Karhu loads up on a big right hand but Gunn slips the punch. Karhu looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T3# Karhu scores with a nice head shot. Gunn throws a looping overhand right but Karhu ducks down to avoid it. Gunn misses with a looping left. Gunn darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Gunn moves out of range of the strikes. Karhu looks to land a combination but Gunn avoids it well. Gunn throws a hook to the side of Karhu's head but Karhu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Karhu misses with a few strikes there.
A jab from Gunn misses. Karhu misses with a looping left. Gunn scores with a jab to the jaw. Karhu throws a hook to the side of Gunn's head but Gunn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Gunn scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Karhu ducks under a wild hook from Gunn. Gunn throws a left and a right that both miss
and Karhu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Karhu slips under a jab from Gunn. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Karhu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T4# Gunn missing with a left hand there. Karhu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. A quick step to the side and Karhu tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Gunn with a hook. Gunn moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Nice body punch from Karhu. Gunn jabs Karhu to the body, keeping him at a distance. Karhu connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gunn. Gunn circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Karhu moves out of range as Gunn strikes. Gunn misses with a hook. Gunn throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Karhu throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Karhu defending well as Gunn loads up on a big left hand. Gunn takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gunn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Gunn needs to keep his hands up - Karhu had a free shot at his head there. Gunn lands the left hand. Gunn jabbing away but nothing is landing. Karhu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Karhu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Colt Gunn will probably get the nod - 10:9. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round! #R3# Gunn throws a hook but Karhu avoids it easily. Gunn throws a hook but Karhu blocks it. Karhu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gunn throws a jab when Karhu was well out of range. Gunn slips a straight right by Karhu. Karhu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Karhu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Karhu looks to land a right hand but Gunn moved out of range. Gunn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Karhu sees it coming and avoids it easily. Karhu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gunn. Gunn throws a hook but Karhu avoids it easily. Gunn throws a shot from downtown. Karhu moves away and avoids it. Karhu throws a big counter combination but Gunn scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gunn connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Karhu drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Karhu blocks a jab. A cross from Gunn lands. A looping hook to the body misses from Gunn. Karhu does a little dance to reset his feet. Gunn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Karhu sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1# Karhu walks into a jab. Karhu takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A big right from Karhu misses. Karhu swings for the body but Gunn moves out of range.
Gunn throws a hook but Karhu blocks it. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gunn. Gunn misses with an uppercut. Gunn misses the shot to the body. Karhu's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gunn under the eye. Karhu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Karhu misses the shot to the body. Karhu slips a jab from Gunn. Karhu cracks Gunn with an open hand slap. Karhu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gunn swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. A swing and a miss from Gunn. Karhu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Nice straight punches there by Gunn. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gunn. Karhu staying out of range there. Jesse Karhu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# This has been an exciting period of action! Gunn misses with an uppercut. Karhu saw that one coming. Karhu is looking to counter punch. Gunn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Karhu sees it coming and avoids it easily. Gunn lands a head shot. Gunn takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Gunn tests Karhu's chin there with a solid looking shot. Gunn slips under a jab from Karhu. It seemed like Gunn was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Gunn cracks Karhu with an open hand slap. Karhu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gunn throws out the jab. Gunn avoids the body shot from Karhu.
Karhu scores with a nice strike. Karhu jabs Gunn right on the nose. Gunn blinks but takes it well. Gunn lands a jab. Gunn jabbing away but nothing is landing. Gunn thows a left - swing and a miss! Nice body punch from Gunn. Gunn lunges at Karhu with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Karhu's hand. Gunn throws a hook but Karhu blocks it.#T3# Gunn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Karhu. Gunn staying out of range there. Karhu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gunn. Gunn lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Karhu with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gunn to score with a decent uppercut. Gunn lands with a good body shot. Karhu avoids the body shot from Gunn.
Gunn bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Karhu's head. Gunn misses with a looping left. Gunn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Karhu. Jab by Gunn. Gunn looks to land a right hand but Karhu moved out of range. Gunn slips under a jab. Gunn misses with an uppercut. Karhu saw that one coming. A slow jab from Karhu misses its intended target. Gunn throws a hook but Karhu avoids it easily.#T4# Gunn takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Karhu with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gunn to score with a decent uppercut. Gunn lands a glancing blow to the side of Karhu's head. Karhu getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Gunn throws a big shot that misses. Karhu appears to be looking for a big counter. Gunn looks to throw the jab but Karhu is out of range. Gunn looks to land a left hand but Karhu moved out of range nicely. Karhu avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Gunn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Karhu. Gunn has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Gunn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Karhu. Karhu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gunn. A decent looking cross lands there for Karhu. Colt Gunn is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Karhu cracks Gunn with a right hand to the side of the head. Gunn misses with a hook. Karhu ducked under it nicely. Gunn blocks a jab. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A punch lands to the side of Karhu 's head but he takes it in his stride. A shot to the liver by Gunn. Beautiful body shot.
And that's the end of the fight! Colt Gunn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Gunn 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:30 Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Colt Gunn! After winning the bout, Colt Gunn thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
GC 290
Date: Apr 20, 2019 |
#R1# Alvarez misses with a wild body shot. Vader scores with a jab. Alvarez acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Alvarez slips a straight right by Vader. Nice jab there from Vader. Vader scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Alvarez avoids a lazy jab quite easily. A punch lands to the side of Alvarez 's head but he takes it in his stride.#TD# Alvarez drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB# Alvarez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Vader knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB# Alvarez tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Alvarez has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB# Alvarez tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Vader is looking for a sweep.#T1##SUB# Alvarez thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. You can see the frustration on Vader's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB# Alvarez goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Vader has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Alvarez but great work by Vader. You can see the frustration on Alvarez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Alvarez tries to improve position but can't. Alvarez is working hard here to advance position. Alvarez is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Vader is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Alvarez can't escape the position.
Vader with good strikes from the mount here!#T2# Alvarez regains half guard. Alvarez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Alvarez controls Vader momentarily but Vader frees himself. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Vader passes Alvarez's left leg - he's now in half guard. Vader is trying to control the action in half guard but Alvarez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Vader lands a nice short elbow. Alvarez is pressing down on Vader's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. This has been an exciting period of action! Alvarez trying to control the position.
Vader trying to control but Alvarez is working from the bottom. Vader works over Alvarez with some ground and pound from guard. Vader must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Vader cracks Alvarez with a solid left hand. Alvarez looking to control.
#T3# Vader is fighting to break Alvarez's control of his arms but Alvarez is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Alvarez wants to sweep here but Vader controlling him for the moment. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Vader's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Alvarez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Vader's guard. #REVR##SUB2# Vader is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Alvarez advances position into side control!#SUB# Alvarez is trying to get an arm triangle but Vader is defending well. #SUB# Alvarez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Vader knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Vader tries to bench press Alvarez off him but Alvarez keeps the position. #T4##SUB# Alvarez tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Alvarez has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB# Alvarez wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Vader, who protects the arm well. Vader regains half guard. Vader tries to get to full guard but Alvarez has control of the leg. Vader is looking to control Alvarez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Vader avoid being mounted?#SUB# Alvarez wants to work for an arm triangle but Vader is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB# Alvarez seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB# Alvarez seems to be working for a kimura but Vader defends the submission attempt. Vader is trying to get back to full guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Vader dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Alvarez avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Vader connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Vader misses with a straight left. A little feinted left hand from Alvarez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Alvarez misses with a wild combination.
Alvarez misses with a looping right. Vader throws a right hand that misses
and Alvarez counters with a straight right hand. Vader misses with a lunging right hand
and Alvarez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Vader misses with a hook. Alvarez ducked under it nicely. Vader throws a right hand that misses
and Alvarez counters with a straight right hand. Vader throws a jab when Alvarez was well out of range. As Vader looks to move away, Alvarez throws a big counter combo but Vader just gets out of the way. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. No luck with that takedown attempt from Alvarez. Vader ducks under a wild hook from Alvarez. Alvarez needs to keep his hands up - Vader had a free shot at his head there. Alvarez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Luke Vader seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. 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! Vader tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alvarez was well out of range. Poor timing from Vader. Alvarez appears to be looking for a big counter.#T1# Alvarez swinging wildly here.
Alvarez thows a left - swing and a miss! Vader throws a series of punches but Alvarez avoids them all with ease. Alvarez misses with a double jab.
Alvarez ducks under a wild hook from Vader. Vader misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Alvarez tries for a takedown but Vader sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Vader has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight. Vader misses with a looping right. Vader misses the jab. Alvarez throws the left hand but Vader avoids the punch easily. Alvarez connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Vader's hands. Alvarez takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Alvarez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Vader sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Alvarez somewhat. Vader drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Alvarez defends it well. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardo Alvarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2# Vader has his takedown stuffed and Alvarez counters with a stiff right hand. Vader's jab looks to have found its range, popping Alvarez under the eye. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Vader takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Vader lands with an overhand left. Vader throws a good cross that connects.
Alvarez misses with a straight left. Vader thuds a left hand into Alvarez's body. Vader is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alvarez. Alvarez throws a big counter combination but Vader scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Vader throws a looping overhand right but Alvarez ducks down to avoid it. Vader catches Alvarez with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Vader throws out a loose jab but Alvarez uses good head movement to avoid it. Alvarez swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Vader throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alvarez sees it coming and avoids it easily. Alvarez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#TD# Alvarez closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Vader to the mat! Vader manages to get full guard. Alvarez advances to half guard. #T3# Vader tries to get to full guard but Alvarez has control of the leg. #SUB# Vader is defending against the submission attempts here by Alvarez.
#SUB# Alvarez is trying to work for a kimura but Vader is defending well.
Vader is concentrating on defense, preventing Alvarez from advancing position. Alvarez is pressing down on Vader's thigh, looking to free his foot. Vader is holding on for now. #SUB# Alvarez seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Vader is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ricardo Alvarez! Ricardo Alvarez was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
TAFC: Mark v Ispa 2
Date: Apr 20, 2019 |
#R1# McNasty displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lazzyie. No luck for Lazzyie with that takedown attempt. Alfie Lazzyie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Lazzyie tries for a takedown but McNasty circles away easily and McNasty counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alfie Lazzyie. That's going to take a lot out of him. Lazzyie shoots and misses and McNasty counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Lazzyie misses with a takedown attempt and McNasty counters with a leg kick. Lazzyie is breathing heavily. McNasty throws a nice outside leg kick. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McNasty.
McNasty throws a body punch but Lazzyie moves out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lazzyie gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and McNasty cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Lazzyie takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lazzyie has his takedown stuffed and McNasty counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T1# Lazzyie on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CUT2# It looks like Alfie Lazzyie has been cut. Lazzyie throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McNasty's waist but McNasty gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lazzyie off to one side. Lazzyie throws a lazy uppercut
letting McNasty counter with a right hand. Lazzyie gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and McNasty counters with a right hand to the body. and McNasty counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Lazzyie! He's just covering up as McNasty starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mister McNasty! Mister McNasty took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Zenith Nutrition (160q/$200) for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
Montreal 2.0 RD6
Date: Apr 20, 2019 |
#R1# Petrozuli looks to throw the jab but Eklund is out of range. Eklund misses with a takedown #TD# and Petrozuli counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Petrozuli. Petrozuli trying to control the position from guard on top but Eklund is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Eklund 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##SUB# Petrozuli looking for submissions off his back. Petrozuli wants to improve his position but Eklund is controlling well.
Petrozuli has hold of Eklund's hands but Eklund slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Eklund scoring with strikes to the body and head. Eklund looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Eklund lands strikes from half guard. Eklund is nestled in close to Petrozuli, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Petrozuli taking some punishment here, with Eklund in his half guard. #T1# Petrozuli is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Eklund scores with a couple of nice shots. Eklund landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Eklund drops an elbow to the side of Petrozuli's head. Eklund should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete. Petrozuli taking some punishment here, with Eklund in his half guard. Eklund working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Petrozuli trying to control but Eklund postures up.
Eklund thows a huge punch but Petrozuli dodges it nicely.
#SUB# Petrozuli has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Eklund. Oh but Petrozuli has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Eklund goes limp - he's gone! Petrozuli jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Regis Petrozuli!
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Event:
FARTMMA 29
Date: Apr 13, 2019 |
#R1# Howler fails with the takedown. Spanner scores with a leg kick.
Howler tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Spanner paws at him with a jab and circles away. We've been hearing reports that Howler has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. Howler will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Howler takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Howler tries to clinch but Spanner is having none of it. Nice takedown defense from Spanner. No joy for Howler on that attempt. And Spanner responds with a good body kick, but Howler manages to step out the way in time. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rexx Howler. That's going to take a lot out of him. Howler tries for a takedown but Spanner circles away easily and Howler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Spanner has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Howler with a lazy takedown attempt and Spanner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Howler shoots for a takedown but Spanner saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Spanner appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. A left lands for Spanner.#TD# Spanner gets caught napping as Howler dives in and scores a takedown. Spanner manages to retain guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Spanner tries to land a sweep but no joy. Howler is looking to work some ground and pound but Spanner has wrist control. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1# Spanner preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Spanner has control of Howler's left arm, preventing Howler from doing any damage. Howler throwing strikes but missing. Howler being controlled here momentarily. Howler postures up.
Howler trying to control but Spanner is working from the bottom. Spanner wants to stand up but Howler is controlling him. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Howler doesn't succeed with the takedown and Spanner counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Howler tries to score a power double leg takedown but Spanner sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Howler somewhat. Rexx Howler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Howler misses with a takedown attempt and Spanner counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Howler misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Spanner keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Howler fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Nice uppercut there from Spanner. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Spanner.
#T3# Howler looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Spanner is fending him off so far but Howler persists. Nope, Spanner circles away and we're back to standing. Spanner lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Howler tries to clinch but Spanner moves away and Spanner connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL# Howler rushes Spanner and presses him up against the cage.#BC2# Spanner breaks from the clinch.
Howler has a takedown stuffed. Spanner follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.#TD# Howler manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Spanner on his heels. He'll look to pass Spanner's guard now, I'm sure. Howler throws an elbow that misses. Spanner uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Howler's guard. Nice move by Spanner!#REVB# Howler wants to sweep but no luck. Spanner seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. Howler has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Spanner has passed into side control.
#T4# Spanner tries to move to mount but Howler blocks the move with his legs. This has been an exciting period of action! Howler is positioning himself to get back to half guard. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. The strikes coming from Spanner are missing the target in this wave of attacks. Howler tries to get back to half guard but can't. Howler manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. Howler is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bleeding Spanner dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# A telegraphed takedown attempt from Howler is defended easily by Spanner. Howler on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nice sprawl there from Spanner as Howler shoots in. Nice takedown defense from Spanner. No joy for Howler on that attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rexx Howler. That's going to take a lot out of him. Howler closes the distance and clinches up with Spanner, looking for a takedown. Howler pushes Spanner against the cage but Spanner circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. A little jabbing left from Spanner on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Howler misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Spanner lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. The fight stays on the outside here - Howler looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Spanner has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Nice straight punches there by Spanner. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Spanner.#T1# Howler walks into a left hand. Spanner throws a front kick that sends Howler stumbling back into the cage. Howler tries for a takedown but Spanner circles away easily and Spanner counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Howler dives in and grabs Spanner's left leg, looking for a takedown. Spanner pushes down on Howler's head and hops out. Howler closes this distance looking for a takedown but Spanner circles away. Donk. Spanner catches Howler right on the button with a cross. Howler walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Howler tries for a takedown but Spanner circles away easily and Spanner counters with a good low kick that Howler was not able to check. Howler fails to land the takedown. Howler doesn't manage to clinch there - Spanner circles away.
Howler shoots in for a takedown but Spanner shows good takedown defense. Spanner connects with a high kick. #T2# Spanner thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Howler if he has to take too many more of those.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Howler tries to close the distance and clinch up but Spanner swats him away and circles back towards the center. Spanner counters with a body kick. Howler shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Spanner as he jumps to the side. Spanner steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect. Bleeding Spanner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Howler gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Howler jabbing away but nothing is landing. Howler fails to land the takedown. Spanner fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Howler on the side of the head. Spanner bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Spanner lands with a shot to the body. Howler misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Bleeding Spanner seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3# Howler drops his hands momentarily and Spanner takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Howler gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Spanner connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Howler closes the distance looking to clinch and Spanner counters with a head kick. That will keep Howler thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! Howler tries to clinch up. Howler backing away here, and Spanner unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#TD# Howler looking to score a takedown here. Spanner is defending well but Howler drives through and ends up in Spanner's guard. Spanner manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Howler manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB# Spanner trying to control but Howler is working from the bottom. Howler looking to hit a scissor sweep but Spanner is one step ahead there. Spanner would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Howler on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Howler tries to get out of the position.#T4# Howler looking for a sweep. Not yet Howler, not yet. Spanner throws a big elbow that misses. Spanner wanted to stand there but Howler had control of the position. Howler looking to hit a scissor sweep but Spanner is one step ahead there. Rexx Howler overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Howler is trying to keep Spanner in close.
Spanner won't allow Howler to sweep him here. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bleeding Spanner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round! #R3# Spanner defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Howler. Spanner follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land. Howler looks to throw the jab but Spanner is out of range. Howler on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Howler throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Spanner makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Howler really felt that one! Spanner slaps away a takedown attempt from Howler, before circling back to the center of the mat. Spanner has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Nice shot lands for Spanner. Howler tries to clinch up. Spanner is looking for the big counter here. Howler misses with a takedown and Spanner counters with a nice uppercut. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rexx Howler. That's going to take a lot out of him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Howler looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Spanner is fending him off so far but Howler persists. Nope, Spanner circles away and we're back to standing. Spanner thinks about the counter body kick. Howler closes this distance looking for a takedown but Spanner circles away. No luck for Howler with that takedown attempt. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Howler shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Spanner counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1# Howler changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Spanner tries to avoid it but Howler manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Spanner to the ground. Spanner escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Spanner lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Howler on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Howler needs to keep his hands up - Spanner had a free shot at his head there. Howler takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Howler steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Spanner. That one must have hurt. Spanner thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Howler if he has to take too many more of those.
Spanner tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Howler takes a kick to the side of the head.#TD# Howler closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Howler lands in his opponent's guard. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Spanner is pulling down on Howler's head to control his posture. Rexx Howler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Howler trying to control but Spanner is working from the bottom. Spanner has control of Howler's left arm, preventing Howler from doing any damage. Bleeding Spanner is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Spanner avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Howler being controlled here momentarily. Howler scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T3# Howler throws a big elbow that misses. Howler with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Howler scoring with some ground and pound. Howler works a leg free and moves into half guard. Howler thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Howler trying to pass the guard but Spanner defending well. Howler is trying to control. Spanner wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Howler is thwarting Spanner's attempts to control the position. Spanner wants to improve his position but Howler is controlling well.
Spanner trying to control but Howler postures up.
#T4# Spanner is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Howler passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Spanner! Howler throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. Howler throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Spanner sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though. Spanner is positioning himself well to prevent Howler advancing to mount. Howler thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that's the end of the fight! Bleeding Spanner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Spanner winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 27:30 Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bleeding Spanner! A victorious Bleeding Spanner thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Montreal 2.0 RD5
Date: Apr 13, 2019 |
#R1# Boe tries a head kick but it misses.
Boe turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Boe digs a good body shot into Eklund's ribs. Eklund doesn't succeed with the takedown letting Boe counter with a right hand. #CUT2# It looks like Sven Eklund has been cut. Boe scores with a nice body kick.
Eklund is breathing heavily.#KD2# Boe lands a big right hand that sends Eklund crashing to the mat! Boe stays standing though and waves Eklund back to his feet!#ROC2# Eklund is rocked! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Boe throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Oh Eklund is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Boe sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Eklund's defenses. It connects perfectly with Eklund's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Johannes Boe! Johannes Boe thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 07, 2019 |
#R1# Nice defenses there by Steel. Steel is looking to counter punch. Ji throws out a loose jab but Steel uses good head movement to avoid it. Ji misses with a shot to the body and Steel counters with a stiff right hand. Ji scores with a jab. Steel acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Steel drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Ji stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Ji looks to land a left hand but Steel moved out of range nicely. Ji misses with an uppercut. Ji lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. A looping hook to the body misses from Ji. Steel does a little dance to reset his feet. Steel is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Ji tries to clinch and Steel counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ji thinking. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A decent looking cross lands there for Ji. Ji wants to clinch but Steel slips to the side and Ji takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1# A jab from Ji finds it's way through Steel's defenses. Ji has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Steel ducks under a wild hook from Ji. Steel throwing a counter right hand but Ji manages to avoid it. Ji misses with an uppercut. Steel saw that one coming. A little feinted left hand from Steel on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Steel keeps the fight on the outside. Steel was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Ji fails in his attempt to clinch. Ji throws a lazy right hand but Steel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Ji is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Steel walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Ji closes the distance looking to clinch and Steel counters with a stiff right hand. #T2# Ji swings and misses with a shot to the body and Steel counters with a lovely straight right hand! Ji misses the jab. Ji jabs Steel right on the nose. Steel blinks but takes it well. Steel takes a jab right on the kisser.
Steel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ji. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Ji scores with a sloppy right hand. Steel should have avoided that one. Ji throws a right hand that misses
and Steel makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Ji misses with an uppercut. Ji lands a nice hook to Steel's body. Steel takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Ji misses with a body shot.
Ji is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Steel blocks a jab. Ji throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T3# Ji is looking to clinch. A quick step to the side and Steel tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Ji works the jab nicely. Steel throws out a powerful jab. Steel circles away from the clinch attempt enabling Steel to counter with a crisp jab. Ji throws a right hand that misses
and Steel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Ji scores with a body shot.
Steel slips a straight right by Ji. Ji comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Ji is looking to clinch. Ji throws a looping overhand right but Steel ducks down to avoid it. #T4# The fight stays on the outside here - Ji looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Steel circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ji looks to throw the jab but Steel is out of range. An attempted straight right counter from Steel misses the target. A big left from Ji misses. Steel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ji.
It looked like Steel was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ji. Ji is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#CL2# Ji moves into the clinch. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC# Steel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Ji tests Steel's chin there with a solid looking shot. Ji wants to clinch but Steel slips to the side and Steel counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ji thinking. Ji tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Steel paws at him with a jab and circles away. Steel swats away the attempt to clinch by Ji. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sammy Ji dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Ji rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ji takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Ji swings for the body but Steel moves out of range.
Ji lands a right hook to the body.
Ji tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Steel manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Ji throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Ji waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Steel. Steel is looking to counter punch. Steel slips under a jab. Steel swats away the attempt to clinch by Ji. Steel throwing a counter right hand but Ji manages to avoid it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ji lands with a shot to the body. Ji tries to clinch up and Steel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1# Ji looks to throw the jab but Steel is out of range. Ji swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Steel wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. The fight stays on the outside here - Ji looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Ji looks to score with a jab to the body but Steel is just out of range. Steel throwing a counter right hand but Ji manages to avoid it. Steel avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Ji throws a shot to the body.
Ji tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Ji is looking to clinch but Steel is avoiding it.
Steel is looking to counter punch. The fight stays on the outside here - Ji looks like he's thinking about clinching though. A little feinted left hand from Steel on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2# Ji tries to clinch there but Steel circles away.
Ji looks to throw the jab but Steel is out of range. Steel lands a jab to the head.
Ji just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Steel on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Ji tries to clinch but fails miserably and Steel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Sammy Ji seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Steel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ji. Ji wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Ji keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Steel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ji. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Steel fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Ji scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Steel doesn't seem bothered though. #T3# Ji rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Steel counters with a lovely straight right hand! A swing and a miss from Ji. An attempted straight right counter from Steel misses the target. Steel avoids the body shot from Ji.
An attempted straight right counter from Steel misses the target. Ji is breathing heavily. Ji closes the distance but Steel moves to the side and Steel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Steel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ji. Ji throws a lazy right hand but Steel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. A counter left hand to the body from Steel misses its target. Steel circles away from the clinch attempt and Steel counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ji thinking. Ji pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Steel throwing a counter right hand but Ji manages to avoid it. Ji connects with a jab.#T4# Steel lands a jab to the head.
Ji throws out a loose jab but Steel uses good head movement to avoid it. A little feinted left hand from Steel on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Ji moves in looking to clinch but Steel pushes him off. Steel was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Ji misses with an uppercut
and Steel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. A shot to the liver by Steel. Beautiful body shot. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Ji misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steel.
It looked like Steel wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Sammy Ji seems to be getting the better of the standup. Ji misses with a looping right. Ji is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Steel slips a straight right by Ji. An attempted straight right counter from Steel misses the target. Ji tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steel was well out of range. Poor timing from Ji. The fight stays on the outside here - Ji looks like he's thinking about clinching though. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sammy Ji will probably get the nod - 10:9. 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# Ji gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Ji moves to clinch but Steel breaks away and Steel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Ji thuds a left hand into Steel's body. Ji throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Steel sees it coming and avoids it easily. Ji throws a body punch but Steel moves out of range. Ji misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Steel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2# Ji moves into the clinch. Ji misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ji swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ji scores with a shoulder strike. Ji swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Steel blocks an uppercut.
#T1# Ji goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ji lands with a light punch inside. Steel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ji's elbow. Ji swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ji has Steel pressed against the cage, preventing Steel from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Ji blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Ji fails to land. Ji blocks an uppercut.
Ji fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Steel wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nice body punch from Ji - that landed with a thud.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Steel is trying to break free. Ji misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Steel wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ji has him pressed against the cage. Ji throws a punch but it's blocked by Steel. Ji blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ji throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Ji misses with a hook to the ribs.
A frustrated look appears on Steel's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T2# A short uppercut from Ji. Ji keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Steel's efforts to push away. Steel misses with a punch on the inside.
Ji trying to stall but Steel improves his position.
Ji is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Ji misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Ji fails to land. Ji lands a body punch. Ji throws a punch but it's blocked by Steel. Steel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ji swings wildly with an uppercut but Steel uses good head movement to avoid it. Ji lands a body punch. Ji blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Steel is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ji is keeping busy. Steel lands with a right to the head. #T3# Steel misses with some punches.
Steel wants to get back to striking at distance but Ji won't allow it.
Steel softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. A frustrated look appears on Steel's face as he tries to break the clinch. Ji prevents Steel from breaking the clinch. Ji lands a hook that snaps the head of Steel backwards. Steel working aggressively here.
Ji throws a punch but it's blocked by Steel. Ji tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Ji has a couple of punches blocked by Steel.
Steel working aggressively here.
Ji lands a shoulder strike. Steel is looking to break free of the clinch but Ji has double underhooks. Steel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Ji swings wildly with an uppercut but Steel uses good head movement to avoid it. Ji lands with a short head shot on the inside. Steel is trying to force a seperation but Ji has the dominant position.#T4# Ji slowing the pace effectively. Ji prevents Steel from breaking the clinch. A short right from Ji on the inside. Steel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Steel misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ji. Ji pushes Steel back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Ji has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Steel lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ji backwards. Steel misses with a punch on the inside.
Steel lands a nice shot to the body. Ji has a couple of punches blocked by Steel.
Ji swings wildly with an uppercut but Steel uses good head movement to avoid it. Steel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ji swings wildly with an uppercut but Steel uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC# Steel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bob Steel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Sammy Ji is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Steel moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
And that's the end of the fight! Sammy Ji comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Ji 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:30 Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30 Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sammy Ji!
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Event:
EMP Graves vs Gonza
Date: Apr 06, 2019 |
#R1# Bak throws a lazy right hand but Dee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Dee looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Dee scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice uppercut there from Dee. Bak ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dee moves away. A big right from Bak misses. Bak slips under a jab. Bak gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Bak throws a shot from downtown. Dee moves away and avoids it. Bak tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dee paws at him with a jab and circles away. Bak is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dee. Bak slips under a jab from Dee. Dee has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. Bak waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dee. Dee looks to land a left hand but Bak moved out of range nicely. Bak throws a jab when Dee was well out of range. Bak walks into a stiff left hand from Dee. Bak throws a big shot that misses. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A big left from Bak misses. Bak fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dee ducks under a wild hook from Bak. Bak takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bak takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. A head kick misses from Dee. #T1# Dee throws a hook to the side of Bak's head but Bak sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Dee looks to score with a jab to the body but Bak is just out of range. Dee staying out of range there. Dee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dee motions for Bak to come forward. Dee throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Bak fails in his attempt to clinch. Dee throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Sloppy strikes from Bak. Those never looked like landing. Bak misses with an uppercut. Dee darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Bak swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dee slips under a jab from Bak. Dee throws a looping overhand right but Bak ducks down to avoid it. Dee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bak bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Nice shot lands for Dee. Dee showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bak.
Bak throws a lazy right hand but Dee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Dee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Dee misses with a straight right. #T2# Bak clobbers Dee with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Dee tries to move into range but Bak moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Dee thuds his right hand into Bak's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. No joy there for Bak, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dee works the jab nicely. A lazy left from Bak finds it's target. Dee just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Bak was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Bak dips to his left and cracks Dee with an uppercut! A telegraphed right hand from Bak misses the target. It looked like Dee wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL2# Bak moves into the clinch successfully.
Dee tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Dee lands a shoulder strike. #BC2# Bak breaks from the clinch.
Dee lands a really nice looking cross but Bak seems unphased.
Dee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bak. Dee scores with a body shot.
Dee throws a nice head kick!
Dee lands a jab to the head.
Bak throws a hook but Dee blocks it. Bak defending well as Dee loads up on a big left hand. Dee throws a sloppy head kick and Bak moves out of range easily. #T3# A lazy left from Dee finds it's target. Dee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bak. Dee scores with a push kick. Dee staying out of range there. Dee lunges at Bak with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bak's hand. The fighters circling - Dee throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Dee is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Dee swings for the body but Bak moves out of range.
Bak raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Dee shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Nice jab there from Dee. Dee lunges at Bak with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bak's hand. Bak gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dee.#ROC# Bak is rocked! Sloppy strikes from Bak. Those never looked like landing. Bak is still on wobbly legs! Can Dee finish him? Dee goes for a small jab and connects. Now Dee goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Bak stumbles back but Dee runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Bak to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Bak will ever be the same after a knockout like that.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Klay Dee! Our winner, Klay Dee, 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:
Montreal 2.0 RD4
Date: Apr 06, 2019 |
#R1# Eklund looks for a takedown but Bradshaw sprawls well. Bradshaw tries to clinch up but Eklund circles away and keeps his distance. Bradshaw tries to clinch up but Eklund circles away and keeps his distance. Eklund shoots in for a double leg but Bradshaw sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Bradshaw tries to counter by clinching up but Eklund breaks away and moves out of range.#CL# Bradshaw moves into the clinch. A head punch on the inside from Bradshaw fails to land. Bradshaw misses with a hook from the clinch. Eklund blocks an uppercut.
Eklund blocks an uppercut.
Bradshaw working aggressively here.
Eklund tries for a takedown but Bradshaw manages to get underhooks.
Daniel Bradshaw has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sven Eklund. Bradshaw misses with the head strike.
Bradshaw working aggressively here.
Eklund is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bradshaw gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Eklund should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A nice left hand lands by Bradshaw.
Bradshaw gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Eklund.
Bradshaw softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Bradshaw has a couple of punches blocked by Eklund.
Eklund is trying to drag Bradshaw to the mat but Bradshaw just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T1# Eklund blocking some punches.
Eklund has Bradshaw pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bradshaw manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Eklund is looking for a takedown. Bradshaw swings wildly with an uppercut but Eklund uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2# Eklund jumps guard and drags Bradshaw to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. Eklund manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bradshaw manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB# Bradshaw managing to control the position. Eklund stopping the sweep attempt from Bradshaw. Eklund throws a big elbow that misses. Eklund working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Bradshaw is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Eklund being controlled here momentarily. #T2# Eklund prevents Bradshaw from getting back to his feet. Bradshaw is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Bradshaw has momentary wrist control but Eklund slips an elbow through the middle. Bradshaw is adopting a defensive guard. Bradshaw working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Eklund. Eklund is working Bradshaw over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T3# Bradshaw can't keep his opponent in guard - Eklund advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Eklund is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Bradshaw is trying to stand.
Eklund lands strikes from half guard. Bradshaw blocking the ground and pound attempt from Eklund. Eklund lands with a punch from half guard. Eklund throwing shots but Bradshaw is blocking nicely. In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Eklund working his ground and pound in the gym. Eklund scoring with strikes to the body and head. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Eklund scoring with strikes to the body and head. Eklund looks to land a strike but Bradshaw avoids it nicely and regains full guard. Eklund stands up over Bradshaw, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Eklund throws a big elbow that misses. Eklund has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Eklund keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bradshaw's head.#T4# Eklund throws a big elbow that misses. Eklund throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bradshaw works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Eklund cracks Bradshaw with a solid left hand. Bradshaw is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Bradshaw on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bradshaw tries to get out of the position. Eklund working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bradshaw's head. Eklund scoring with some ground and pound. Eklund with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Eklund with a flurry of punches that miss. Eklund controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Eklund accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Eklund postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Eklund postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sven Eklund will probably get the nod. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. #R2# The fight stays on the outside here - Bradshaw looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Eklund is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Bradshaw tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Eklund tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bradshaw swivels and escapes. Horrible takedown attempt by Eklund or perhaps it was just good defense by Bradshaw, which made it look bad. #TD2# Eklund gets the takedown into side control. Eklund working the head and body with strikes. Bradshaw regains half guard. Bradshaw controlling the position well. Nice strikes from Eklund there. Bradshaw definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Eklund missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Eklund takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Eklund thows a huge punch but Bradshaw dodges it nicely.
#T1# Eklund thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Bradshaw avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Eklund. Eklund thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Eklund throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Bradshaw is looking to control Eklund's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bradshaw avoid being mounted? Eklund throws a strike but Bradshaw avoids it easily and moves to full guard. Eklund content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Eklund postures up in Bradshaw's guard and throws a big left but Bradshaw blocks it. Bradshaw wants to stand and escape but Eklund is having none of it. Eklund landing with the ground and pound. Eklund lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2# Bradshaw avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Bradshaw tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Bradshaw tries to close the distance and clinch but Eklund swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Eklund throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bradshaw's waist but Bradshaw gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Eklund off to one side. Daniel Bradshaw has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sven Eklund. No luck for Eklund with that takedown attempt. #CL# Bradshaw fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Eklund, pushing him back against the cage. Bradshaw lands a body punch in the clinch. Eklund changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bradshaw fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Eklund is breathing heavily.#CL# Bradshaw has closed the distance and engaged Eklund in a clinch.
Eklund has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bradshaw after a bit of a struggle. Eklund is looking to take this one to the mat. Bradshaw pushes Eklund back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Bradshaw lands a right hand that snaps the head of Eklund backwards. Bradshaw makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Eklund stalling.
#T3# Bradshaw lands on the inside with an uppercut. Eklund blocks an uppercut.
Bradshaw lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. A hook to the body from Bradshaw.
A body shot lands from Bradshaw.
Bradshaw lands a right hand that snaps the head of Eklund backwards. A quick uppercut on the inside from Bradshaw. A quick uppercut on the inside from Bradshaw. #ROC# Eklund is rocked! A short uppercut from Bradshaw. Eklund is still on wobbly legs! Can Bradshaw finish him? Bradshaw throws a punch but it's blocked by Eklund. Bradshaw swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Daniel Bradshaw has scored more points in the clinch so far. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bradshaw. Eklund blocking some punches.
Bradshaw misses with a short punch on the inside. Bradshaw misses with the head strike.
Bradshaw misses with a short punch on the inside. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A head punch blocked on the inside by Eklund. Bradshaw has a couple of punches blocked by Eklund.
Bradshaw misses with a hook from the clinch. Bradshaw misses with a hook from the clinch. Bradshaw swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Eklund blocks an uppercut.
Eklund seems to have recovered his senses. Bradshaw lands a big right hand that drops Eklund! The killer instinct kicks in and Bradshaw finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Bradshaw!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Bradshaw! Daniel Bradshaw decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
TAFC: Biffs & Brawls 13
Date: Mar 31, 2019 |
#R1# Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Vecellio, as that shot connected.
Vecellio throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lazzyie stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Vecellio cracks Lazzyie with a right hand to the side of the head.#TD2# Lazzyie shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Lazzyie slips a nice elbow through Vecellio's hands, connecting with Vecellio's forehead. Lazzyie working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Vecellio pushes Lazzyie off looking to stand but Lazzyie dives back in and keeps control.
Vecellio avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lazzyie. In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Lazzyie working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well. Lazzyie thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vecellio's head. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Lazzyie is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Lazzyie looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Vecellio with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Lazzyie working over Vecellio with some ground and pound. Vecellio looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Vecellio on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Vecellio is trying to stand back up but Lazzyie is controlling him
Lazzyie wants to take a breather but Vecellio is having none of it. #T1# Vecellio is trying to stand back up but Lazzyie is controlling him
Vecellio pushes Lazzyie off but Lazzyie dives into side control.
Lazzyie landing strikes. Vecellio is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Lazzyie is controlling him well. Vecellio taking punishment in the form of punches.
Lazzyie scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Vecellio is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Lazzyie can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alfie Lazzyie! Alfie Lazzyie bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
Montreal 2.0 RD3
Date: Mar 30, 2019 |
#R1# O'Phoenix shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Eklund but Eklund pushes him off and we're back to square one. O'Phoenix shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Eklund as he jumps to the side. O'Phoenix shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Eklund but Eklund pushes him off and we're back to square one. Sven Eklund has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick O'Phoenix. O'Phoenix shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Eklund defends it nicely.#TD# Eklund shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in O'Phoenix's guard. Eklund throwing strikes but missing. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2# O'Phoenix working for a triangle but Eklund defends it easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Eklund's corner. There ya go! There ya go! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Eklund working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of O'Phoenix's head. Eklund lands a couple of digs. O'Phoenix trying to keep a closed guard but Eklund is proving a slippery customer.
#T1# Eklund is working O'Phoenix over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Eklund trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Eklund 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. O'Phoenix utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Eklund in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. O'Phoenix avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if O'Phoenix can do anything to dispel that myth. Eklund working some strikes from top position. Eklund is looking to work some ground and pound but O'Phoenix has wrist control. O'Phoenix utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. O'Phoenix 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# Eklund works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2# O'Phoenix is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. O'Phoenix passes Eklund's left leg - he's now in half guard. Eklund is looking for a sweep. O'Phoenix is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2# Eklund trying to control but O'Phoenix postures up.
#SUB2# O'Phoenix maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Eklund could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but O'Phoenix has cracked it and Eklund is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by O'Phoenix!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Patrick O'Phoenix! Patrick O'Phoenix tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
GC 284
Date: Mar 23, 2019 |
#R1# A clash of legs there as Heikkinen blocks the low kick. It looked like Heikkinen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Heikkinen dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Glover has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Heikkinen lands with a nice body punch. Heikkinen tries to land a leg kick but Glover saw it coming and moves away.
Heikkinen misses with a wild body shot. Glover is looking for the big counter here. Glover tries to bum rush Heikkinen with a series of wild strikes but Heikkinen uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Glover wants to clinch. Heikkinen lands an overhand right. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Heikkinen dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Heikkinen connects with a leg kick. Glover looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Nice shot lands for Heikkinen. Glover waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Heikkinen. Heikkinen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T1# Heikkinen connects with a body shot that sends Glover's belly button to the back. Heikkinen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fight Factory in the buildup to the fight. Kaino Heikkinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Heikkinen misses the shot to the body. Heikkinen throws a body punch but Glover moves out of range. Heikkinen moves forwards but Glover connects with a nice, crisp jab. Heikkinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Glover lands with a straight right. Heikkinen didn't see that one coming. Heikkinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Glover was well out of range. Poor timing from Heikkinen. Glover looks like he wants to counter punch here. Glover tries to close the distance and clinch but Heikkinen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Heikkinen moves into range and connects with a jab. Glover uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Heikkinen. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Glover.
Heikkinen swats away the attempt to clinch by Glover. Heikkinen scores with a sloppy right hand. Glover should have avoided that one. #T2# Glover misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Glover avoids the body shot from Heikkinen.
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! Heikkinen catches Glover with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Heikkinen lands a head shot. Heikkinen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Heikkinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Glover was well out of range. Poor timing from Heikkinen. Heikkinen swings away with a body shot that misses
and Glover counters with a two punch combo. Glover ducks under a wild hook from Heikkinen. Heikkinen throws out a powerful jab. Glover tries to score a power double leg takedown but Heikkinen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Glover somewhat. Glover thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3# Glover takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Heikkinen lands a jab to the head.
Glover takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Heikkinen avoids the body shot from Glover.
A counter left hand to the body from Heikkinen misses its target. Glover on the wrong end of a nice hook. A jab lands there for Heikkinen. Glover fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Heikkinen checks it well. Heikkinen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Glover finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.#CL2# Glover rushes Heikkinen and presses him up against the cage. Glover tries to throw a body punch but Heikkinen avoids it by throwing Glover back against the cage. Heikkinen looking to throw knees to the head but Glover is blocking nicely.
Glover is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Heikkinen gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Kaino Heikkinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Don Glover. Glover blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Heikkinen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Glover pushes Heikkinen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Heikkinen lands a right hand. #T4# Heikkinen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A short right from Heikkinen on the inside. Glover misses with a hook to the ribs.
Glover wants a takedown.
Glover with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Heikkinen throws a punch but it's blocked by Glover. Glover wants a takedown.
Heikkinen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Glover.
Glover is trying to break the clinch but Heikkinen is controlling him. Heikkinen landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Glover looks winded! Glover's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Heikkinen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Glover tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Heikkinen's elbow. A short body shot lands from Heikkinen as the two fighters clinch.
#BC# Heikkinen breaks from the clinch.
Glover takes a swing at Heikkinen's ribcage but misses. Heikkinen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Heikkinen cracks Glover with an open hand slap. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaino Heikkinen dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R2# Glover tries to clinch but Heikkinen moves away and Heikkinen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. The fight stays on the outside here - Glover looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Heikkinen defending well as Glover loads up on a big left hand. Heikkinen misses with a body shot.
Glover tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Heikkinen counters with a stiff right hand. Glover shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Heikkinen defends it nicely. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Glover takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A looping hook to the body misses from Heikkinen. Glover does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1# Heikkinen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Glover's sensitive parts. Glover is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Glover shoots in for a double leg but Heikkinen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Heikkinen is looking to wear down Glover with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. A slow jab from Heikkinen misses its intended target. Glover tries to clinch there but Heikkinen circles away.
Glover tries to clinch there but Heikkinen circles away.
Heikkinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Glover manages to avoid it. Glover throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#CL2# Glover moves into the clinch. Heikkinen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Glover can do to turn this around? Glover managing to block the knees to the body from Heikkinen.
Heikkinen looking to throw knees to the head but Glover is blocking nicely.
Heikkinen lands on the inside with an uppercut. Glover slowing the pace effectively. Heikkinen working Glover over with knees to the body. Glover goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T2# Heikkinen misses with the head strike.
Glover is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Heikkinen is defending well. Kaino Heikkinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Don Glover. Heikkinen unloads a knee to the mid-section. Glover is breathing heavily. Heikkinen lands with a light punch inside. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Heikkinen looking to throw knees to the head but Glover is blocking nicely.
#BC# Heikkinen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Glover takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kaino Heikkinen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Heikkinen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Glover keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Heikkinen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Heikkinen circles away from the clinch attempt and Heikkinen counters with a nice body shot. Heikkinen lands a right hook to the body.
Glover uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Heikkinen.#T3# Glover uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Heikkinen. Heikkinen connects with a body shot.#TD2# Glover closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Heikkinen to the mat! Heikkinen manages to get full guard. #ES# Heikkinen pushes Glover off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. Heikkinen thuds a left hand into Glover's body. Glover throws a head kick that misses. Heikkinen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Glover defending well as Heikkinen loads up on a big left hand. Heikkinen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Glover sees it coming and avoids it easily. A big left from Glover misses. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Glover pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Nice body punch from Heikkinen. #T4# A telegraphed takedown attempt from Glover is defended easily by Heikkinen. Kaino Heikkinen is winning the standup battle so far. Heikkinen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Glover momentarily.
Glover fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Glover wants to clinch. Glover misses with a series of wild punches.
Glover checks a low kick from Heikkinen. Heikkinen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. A counter left hand to the body from Heikkinen misses its target. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaino Heikkinen dominated that second round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Heikkinen lands with an uppercut that bounces Glover off the cage and back into range. Heikkinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Glover was well out of range. Poor timing from Heikkinen. Heikkinen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Glover shoots in looking for a takedown but Heikkinen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Glover's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Glover tries to clinch there but Heikkinen circles away.
Heikkinen misses with a wild body shot. Glover ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Glover moves to clinch but Heikkinen breaks away and Heikkinen counters with a straight right hand. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Heikkinen takes a swing at Glover's ribcage but misses. Heikkinen with a jab. Heikkinen checks a low kick from Glover. Glover ducks under a wild hook from Heikkinen.#T1# Heikkinen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Heikkinen throws out a leg kick but Glover moves out of range and Heikkinen only half commits. Heikkinen catches Glover with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Heikkinen misses with a hook. Glover has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Heikkinen misses with a hook
and Glover counters with a right hand to the body. Glover takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Heikkinen lands with a nice body punch. Glover will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Heikkinen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Glover takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Heikkinen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Heikkinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Heikkinen throws a shot to the body.
Heikkinen misses with a body kick. Glover has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Glover there as he acknowledges the shot. Nice uppercut there from Heikkinen.#T2# Glover takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Heikkinen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Glover takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Decent striking displayed by Heikkinen there. Heikkinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Glover is just out of range. Heikkinen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Heikkinen swings for the body but Glover moves out of range.
Heikkinen misses with a shot to the body and Glover counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Glover blocks a head kick by Heikkinen.
Glover displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Heikkinen throws out the jab. Heikkinen misses with a hook. Glover blocks a jab. Heikkinen misses the shot to the body. #T3# Heikkinen throws a solid leg kick but Glover takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Heikkinen. Heikkinen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Glover moves out of range of the body kick from Heikkinen.
Glover appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Heikkinen swings away with a body shot that misses
and Glover counters with a nice uppercut. Kaino Heikkinen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Glover looks to throw the jab but Heikkinen is out of range. Nice cross by Heikkinen. Glover slips under a jab. Glover tries to clinch up but Heikkinen circles away and keeps his distance. Don Glover has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Glover ducks under a wild hook from Heikkinen. Glover is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Glover swings for the body but Heikkinen moves out of range.
Glover throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Heikkinen. Heikkinen connects with a leg kick. Glover looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Heikkinen moves out of range of the strikes.#T4# Glover looks to land a right hand but Heikkinen moved out of range. Heikkinen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Glover's hands. Glover lands the left hand. Heikkinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Glover.
Glover tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Heikkinen paws at him with a jab and circles away. Heikkinen feints and then cracks Glover's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Glover down. 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! Glover gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Glover cracks Heikkinen with an open hand slap. A jab from Heikkinen finds it's way through Glover's defenses. Glover throws a right hand that misses
and Heikkinen counters with a straight punch to the midsection. The fight stays on the outside here - Glover looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Heikkinen looks to land a combination but Glover avoids it well.
And that's the end of the fight! Kaino Heikkinen showed his dominance in that final round. Well Heikkinen 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27 Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27 Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kaino Heikkinen! A very excited looking Kaino Heikkinen made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Montreal 2.0 RD2
Date: Mar 23, 2019 |
#R1# Eklund misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Nunes scores with a shot to the body.
#TD2# Eklund closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Nunes quickly recovers to half guard. Eklund looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Eklund with the ground and pound but Nunes uses the opportunity to regain guard. Nunes has Eklund pulled in close to control his posture. Eklund loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Eklund accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Eklund is fighting to break Nunes's control of his arms but Nunes is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Nunes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Eklund postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Eklund working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though. Eklund landing some decent shots from guard. #T1# Eklund throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Nunes is trying to keep Eklund in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Eklund missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Eklund throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. A swing and a miss from Nunes. Amanda Nunes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Nunes lands with a shot to the body. Nunes displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Eklund. Eklund shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Nunes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Amanda Nunes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sven Eklund. Nice sprawl there from Nunes as Eklund shoots in. Nunes lands with an uppercut that bounces Eklund off the cage and back into range.#T2# Nunes cracks Eklund on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Eklund falls backwards against the cage. Nunes follows up with more strikes that drop Eklund to his knees. Nunes keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Eklund! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Amanda Nunes!
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Event:
TAFC: Biffs & Brawls 11
Date: Mar 17, 2019 |
#R1# Dee listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CUT# It looks like Alfie Lazzyie has been cut. Dee cracks Lazzyie with a right hand to the side of the head. Dee feints and then cracks Lazzyie's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lazzyie down. Lazzyie closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dee circles away. Lazzyie gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CL# Dee pushes Lazzyie up against the cage in a clinch. Lazzyie blocks a body shot from Dee. Dee misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dee tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Dee can't find room to land a body shot as Lazzyie controls the action.
Lazzyie's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! A short right hand to the side of the head by Dee. Lazzyie is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Dee is defending well. Dee gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lazzyie.
Inspektor Dee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alfie Lazzyie. Dee tries a body shot but Lazzyie blocks it.
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! Lazzyie is looking for a takedown. Lazzyie has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Dee after a bit of a struggle. Lazzyie tries for a takedown but Dee manages to get underhooks.
#T1# Lazzyie goes for a takedown attempt but Dee pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Dee lands a nice looking kick to the body. Lazzyie takes a step back to recover. Lazzyie gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Inspektor Dee! Inspektor Dee thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Montreal 2.0 RD1
Date: Mar 16, 2019 |
#R1# A telegraphed right hand from Konrad misses the target. #TD2# Eklund feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Konrad utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Eklund landing some decent shots from guard. Konrad will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Eklund scoring with punches to the head and body. Konrad tries to land a sweep but no joy. Eklund should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete. Eklund with a flurry of punches that miss. Konrad definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Konrad utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Eklund throwing strikes but missing. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Konrad working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Eklund. Eklund is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Eklund has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Eklund keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Konrad's head.#T1# Eklund trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Eklund in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Eklund working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Konrad keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD2# Eklund closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Eklund lands in his opponent's guard. Eklund working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Eklund trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Eklund throwing strikes but missing. Eklund passes Konrad's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T2# Eklund not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Eklund thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Eklund thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Eklund thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Eklund looks to land a strike but Konrad avoids it nicely and regains full guard. Eklund scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Eklund wants to control from the top but Konrad keeps moving. Eklund wants to pass the guard but Konrad is keeping the position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Eklund working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Eklund working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T3# Eklund throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Eklund stands up over Konrad, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Eklund throwing strikes from guard but Konrad blocks nicely. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. Eklund is looking to work some ground and pound but Konrad has wrist control.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Eklund fails to land the takedown. Konrad misses with a double jab.
#TD2# Eklund manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Konrad on his heels. He'll look to pass Konrad's guard now, I'm sure. Eklund landing with the ground and pound. Eklund missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Eklund postures up in Konrad's guard and throws a big left but Konrad blocks it. Eklund lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T4# Eklund in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Eklund trying to control but Konrad is working from the bottom. Eklund with a flurry of punches that miss. Eklund with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Eklund controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Eklund trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Sven Eklund seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Eklund shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Konrad counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Alf Konrad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sven Eklund. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Eklund shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Konrad cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Eklund misses with a takedown attempt - Konrad sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sven Eklund dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R2# Konrad scores with a nice head shot. Eklund looks for a takedown but Konrad sprawls well. Konrad scores with a jab. Eklund fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Konrad works Eklund's body with a nice hook. Konrad leaves Eklund with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Alf Konrad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sven Eklund. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2# Eklund shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Konrad's guard. Eklund with a flurry of punches that miss. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Eklund accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1# Konrad working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Eklund. Konrad trying to keep a closed guard but Eklund is proving a slippery customer.
Eklund postures up in Konrad's guard and throws a big left but Konrad blocks it. Eklund trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Eklund trying to control the position from guard on top but Konrad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace. In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Eklund working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though. Eklund chips away with some ground and pound. Eklund is looking to work some ground and pound but Konrad has wrist control.#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. A left lands for Konrad.#TD2# Eklund shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Konrad manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Sven Eklund has got the better of the ground game so far. Konrad keeping full guard, as Eklund tries to pass. #T2# Eklund loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Konrad preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Eklund lands a couple of decent looking shots. Eklund wants to control from the top but Konrad keeps moving. Eklund missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Eklund trying to control the position from guard on top but Konrad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Eklund is looking to work some ground and pound but Konrad has wrist control.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2# Eklund drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Eklund is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T3# Eklund distracts Konrad with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Eklund chips away with some ground and pound. Eklund has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Eklund in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Eklund pushing down on Konrad's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Eklund working the head and body with strikes. Eklund throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Konrad has hold of Eklund's hands but Eklund slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Eklund missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Eklund takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Eklund working the head and body with strikes. Konrad on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Eklund takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T4# Eklund seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Eklund seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Konrad does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Eklund connects with a nice short shot to Konrad's temple. Eklund scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Eklund throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Eklund thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Konrad's head. Konrad is in trouble now - Eklund has advanced to mount! Eklund lands a big elbow. Eklund fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
#ROC2# Konrad is rocked! Eklund lands a big shot to the head and Konrad winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Sven Eklund! Sven Eklund seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. The defeated Alf Konrad had this to say: 'Thanks for coming...I'll be back'.
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