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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Pitbull XXXIII
Date: Mar 30, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 5 losses; Tobias Bergman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Rick Richardson!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Franklyn Lucas and Bruno Lombardi.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Bergman gets tackled into the cage by Richardson. Richardson maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Richardson pulls guard.
Bergman trying to control the position from guard on top but Richardson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bergman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bergman tries to free his leg and advance position but Richardson is retaining full guard.
Bergman wants to control from the top but Richardson keeps moving.
Richardson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bergman looking to pass the guard.
Bergman passes Richardson's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T1#
Bergman is pressing down on Richardson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Richardson is holding on for now.
Bergman with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Bergman is trying to control the action in half guard but Richardson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bergman wants to free his trapped foot but Richardson is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Bergman is looking for a kimura but Richardson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bergman to get the leverage.
Bergman works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Bergman (3) vs (0) Richardson#SUB#
Bergman goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Richardson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Bergman's guard! Nice work there by Richardson! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bergman (3) vs (2) Richardson
Bergman keeping moving, preventing Richardson from controlling successfully. #T2#
Richardson stays in close to Bergman's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Bergman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Bergman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Richardson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Richardson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bergman swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Bergman is looking for a triangle but Richardson pushes his legs off easily.
Richardson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3##SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bergman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Richardson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Richardson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Richardson won't allow Bergman to sweep him here. #SUB#
Bergman looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Richardson passes into half guard.
#SUB#
Bergman looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
Bergman has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Richardson is working away from the top position though.
Bergman wants to improve his position but Richardson is controlling well.
Well, if Richardson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bergman manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Richardson wants to pass the guard but Bergman is keeping the position.#T5#
Bergman trying to control the position.
Bergman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Richardson passes Bergman's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bergman slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Richardson advances to half guard. #SUB#
Bergman actively working from the bottom here.
Richardson works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Bergman (3) vs (5) Richardson
Bergman sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T6##SUB#
Bergman actively working from the bottom here.
Bergman is trying to get back to full guard.
Bergman is working hard here to advance position.
Bergman holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Bergman is trying to control but can't.
Bergman wants to control the action here but instead Richardson manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bergman (3) vs (8) Richardson
Bergman tries to reverse the position but Richardson maintains control.
Bergman wants to control but Richardson is having none of it.#T7#
Bergman regains half guard.
Bergman gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Bergman working for submissions but it's allowed Richardson to get to half guard.
Bergman is looking for a sweep. Richardson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Bergman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Richardson works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bergman (3) vs (11) Richardson#T8#
Richardson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bergman is trying desperately to improve position.
Bergman stops Richardson from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Bergman is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T9#
Richardson tries to push Bergman's head away but Bergman is holding on tight.
Richardson takes Bergman's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Bergman is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Bergman (3) vs (14) Richardson
Richardson keeps control of the position as Bergman tries to break free.
Richardson trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Bergman doesn't escape.
I really don't envy Bergman right now.
#T10#
Good control from Richardson.
You can see the frustration on Bergman's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Bergman is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Richardson.
Richardson trying to control.
Richardson biding his time, controlling Bergman.
Richardson not allowing Bergman to control his hands. #T11#
Bergman wants to escape the position.
Richardson is trying to stick to Bergman's back but Bergman is turning into Richardson. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Richardson's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Bergman. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bergman (5) vs (14) Richardson
Richardson can't keep his opponent in guard - Bergman advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Bergman looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Bergman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Richardson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T12##SUB#
Bergman is working for a submission of some sort.
Bergman trying to control from half guard but Richardson is working away. #SUB#
Richardson is defending against the submission attempts here by Bergman.
Richardson is not content to let Bergman control the position.#T13##SUB#
Bergman looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Richardson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bergman tries to free his leg and advance position but Richardson is retaining full guard.
Bergman trying to control but Richardson is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Bergman is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Richardson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Richardson has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bergman (5) vs (16) Richardson#T14#
Bergman wants to sweep here but Richardson controlling him for the moment.
Richardson wants to control from the top but Bergman keeps moving.
Bergman is adopting a defensive guard.
Richardson wants to control from the top but Bergman keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Bergman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that's the end of the fight!
Richardson wins on points by 16 to 5.
Rick Richardson 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:
NYF 110:Zigaro vs Dandrakulo 3
Date: Mar 29, 2025 |
#R1#
Kronstedth scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kronstedth misses with a looping right.
Kronstedth avoids the head kick by Young.
Young throws a chopping leg kick but Kronstedth manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kronstedth misses with an uppercut.
Young avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kronstedth throws an overhand right that lands on Young's shoulder, as Young tries to avoid the shot.
Kronstedth misses with a looping left.
Kronstedth 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.
Kronstedth getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sloppy strikes from Young. Those never looked like landing.
Kronstedth throws a hook to the side of Young's head but Young sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Young lands with a hook. Kronstedth tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Young uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kronstedth.
A telegraphed right hand from Young misses the target.
Young slips a jab from Kronstedth.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Young bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kronstedth displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Young throws out the jab.
The fighters circling - Young throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Young keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kronstedth takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Young looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kronstedth connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Young's hands.
Young pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kronstedth! But no joy.
Kronstedth has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Good leg kick by Young.
Young lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Young connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kronstedth ducks under a wild hook from Young.
Young throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Young moves out of range of the strikes.
Young throwing a counter right hand but Kronstedth manages to avoid it.
Young bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Young walks into a jab.
Kronstedth throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Young stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Young throws a low kick but Kronstedth moves out of range easily. #T2#
Young ducks under a wild hook from Kronstedth.
Kronstedth has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Young.
Kronstedth pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kronstedth lands with a nice combination. Young backs away looking to recover.
Jab from Kronstedth.
Kronstedth throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Young misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kronstedth swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kronstedth stuns Young with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL2#
Kronstedth gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Young with a knee to the head.
Young misses with an elbow strike.
Young throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kronstedth has a couple of punches blocked by Young.
Kronstedth is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Young tries to land a knee to the head but Kronstedth blocks with his arms.
Young lands a nice knee to the body. #T3#
Young tries to land a knee to the head but Kronstedth blocks with his arms.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kronstedth.
Young misses with a knee to the head.
Kronstedth misses with a punch on the inside.
Come on Kronstedth - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kronstedth tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Young using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kronstedth has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Young lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kronstedth backwards.
Young swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Young has Kronstedth pressed against the cage, preventing Kronstedth from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kronstedth misses with a punch on the inside.
Young tries to land a knee to the head but Kronstedth blocks with his arms.
Young throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Young blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Young landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Young utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#T4#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Young.
Young looking to throw knees to the head but Kronstedth is blocking nicely.
Kronstedth tries to break free but Young pushes him back against the cage.
Young tries a knee to the head but Kronstedth blocks it.
Young tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
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!
Kronstedth misses with some punches.
Young tries a knee to the head but Kronstedth blocks it.
Kronstedth tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kronstedth avoiding damage as Young throws knees to the body.
Kronstedth misses with a hook from the clinch.
Young takes a shot to the head.
Young tries to land a knee to the head but Kronstedth blocks with his arms.
Young lands a damaging elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kronstedth works on Young's body with a couple of short punches.
Young with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Young scores with a knee to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Eddie Young will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Kronstedth moves out of range as Young strikes.
Young swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Young sizes up Kronstedth with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kronstedth bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Young's head backwards.
Young swinging wildly here.
A cross from Kronstedth lands.
Young throws a hook but Kronstedth avoids it easily.
A big right from Young misses.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Young - that will leave a mark!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kronstedth throws the left hand but Young avoids the punch easily.
Kronstedth scores with a three punch combo!
Young throws a leg kick
and Kronstedth counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Young throws a nice outside leg kick.
Frans Kronstedth seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Young takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T1#
Young keeps the fight on the outside.
Young jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Young finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kronstedth lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kronstedth looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kronstedth uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Young.
Young throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Young misses with the combination.
Kronstedth jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kronstedth might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Young lands a leg kick that knocks Kronstedth off balance momentarily.
Kronstedth wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kronstedth connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Young scores with a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A low kick from Young misses
and Kronstedth counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Kronstedth misses with a straight right.
Nice uppercut there from Kronstedth.#CL2#
Kronstedth instigates a clinch.
Young tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Young throws an elbow but it misses.
Young missing with knees to the body.
Kronstedth trying to stall but Young improves his position.
Kronstedth blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kronstedth working aggressively here.
A short left from Young.
Young landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Young.
Kronstedth fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kronstedth misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kronstedth takes a knee right on the jaw!
#T3#
Young using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Young throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kronstedth blocks it with crossed arms.
Kronstedth fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kronstedth struggles to land a body shot inside as Young controls his hands.
A short left from Kronstedth.
Kronstedth takes a knee right on the jaw!
Young swings wildly with an uppercut but Kronstedth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice elbow from Young.
Young lands a damaging elbow.
Eddie Young has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Young using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kronstedth has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Young lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Young keeps control of Kronstedth as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kronstedth misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kronstedth is looking to control Young's arms but Young gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kronstedth has his back to the cage.
Kronstedth misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kronstedth has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T4#
Young throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Young lands an elbow just above Kronstedth 's eye.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Young lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kronstedth backwards.
Kronstedth slows down the pace here.
Young lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #ROC#Kronstedth is rocked!
Young with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kronstedth wants to stall.
Kronstedth wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Young blocking some punches.
Kronstedth misses with a punch on the inside.
Young looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kronstedth misses with the head strike.
Young with an attempt at a knee that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Young dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Young swings widly with a right hand
and Kronstedth counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Young scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Young plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kronstedth is looking to clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Young.
Young connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kronstedth. Kronstedth circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Young has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Kronstedth tries to clinch but Young moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Young misses the target.
Young uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kronstedth.
Young moves out of range as Kronstedth strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Young moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Young.
Kronstedth throws a looping overhand right but Young ducks down to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Young.
Kronstedth ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Young throws an off balance right hand
and Kronstedth cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Young scores with a jab to the head.
Kronstedth misses with a hook.
Kronstedth misses with a body punch
#CL#
and Young moves into the clinch.
Kronstedth takes a knee right on the jaw!
Young is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kronstedth softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Young misses with a punch on the inside.
Young creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kronstedth's defenses.
Young lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kronstedth is still on wobbly legs! Can Young finish him?
A knee to the head by Young.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kronstedth misses with a short punch on the inside.
Young lands a big knee to the head and Kronstedth goes down! Young pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eddie Young!
After winning the bout, Eddie Young 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:
FCL 80 - Brown vs Popinski
Date: Mar 29, 2025 |
#R1#
Jonsson blocks a head kick by Vartija.
Jonsson lands a right hook to the body.
Jonsson moves out of range as Vartija throws a body kick.
Jonsson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Vartija misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vartija avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jonsson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A shot to the liver by Jonsson. Beautiful body shot.
A left and a right from Vartija both land. Nice combination. #CUT#It looks like Martin Jonsson has been cut.
Vartija takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vartija pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jonsson throws a good cross that connects.
Vartija throws a leg kick but Jonsson moved away.
Vartija takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Vartija tries a head kick but it misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jonsson! But no joy.
Jonsson slips a jab from Vartija.
Jonsson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Vartija's head backwards.#T1#
Jonsson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jonsson throws a series of punches but Vartija moves out of range.
Jonsson scores with a shot to the body.
Jonsson blocks a head kick by Vartija.
Jonsson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Vartija is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jonsson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jonsson. Vartija does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vartija throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jonsson.
Vartija throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jonsson lands with a straight right. Vartija didn't see that one coming.#ROC2#Vartija is rocked!
OH! Vartija has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Jonsson smells blood and charges in for the finish! Jonsson unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Vartija sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Martin Jonsson! |
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Event:
FCL 80 - Brown vs Popinski
Date: Mar 29, 2025 |
#R1#
Data bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Grov misses with a hook.
Data appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Data looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Grov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Data.
Grov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Data throws a hook but Grov avoids it easily.
Eliss Grov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grov takes a swing at Data's ribcage but misses.
Grov scores with a sloppy right hand. Data should have avoided that one.
Data throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#TD#
Grov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Data napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Grov trying to control the position but Data is working away.
Data holds on to Grov's head and controls the position momentarily.
Grov controlling the position.
Grov working away.#T1#
Grov wants to control but Data is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Grov tries for a kimura but Data is defending well.
Data is looking to regain half guard here but Grov keeps moving and retains side control.
Grov is looking to take a break and control but Data is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Data's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Grov tries to advance to mount but Data denies him. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Grov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Grov tries to advance to mount but Data denies him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Data manages to work his way to half guard, despite Grov's best efforts.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Data is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Grov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Grov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T3#
Data is trying to control but can't.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Data is holding on to half guard well.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Grov takes a swing at Data's ribcage but misses.
Data is looking to clinch.
Grov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Data looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Data throws a hook to the side of Grov's head but Grov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
As Data looks to move away, Grov throws a big counter combo but Data just gets out of the way.#TD#
Grov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Data tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Grov is in Data's guard.
Grov postures up.
Data utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Grov pushes down on Data's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Grov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Data is just riding it out for now. Grov eventually gives up the hold. #T4#
Data has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Grov is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Data actively working from the bottom here.
Grov is taking a breather. Data says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Grov trying to control from half guard but Data is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Grov trying to control from Data's half guard. Data has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eliss Grov dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Data tries to clinch there but Grov circles away.
Grov cracks Data with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Grov checks a leg kick.
Grov throws a body shot but no joy.
Grov misses with a left hand
and Data cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A solid leg kick lands there for Data.
Grov tries to bum rush Data with a series of wild strikes but Data uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Data! But no joy.
Data jabs Grov right on the nose. Grov blinks but takes it well.
Data misses with a wild body shot.
Grov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Grov.
Data jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Grov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Data sprawls well. Data wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Grov gets slowly back to his feet.#T1#
Grov throws a one two combo.
A low kick lands for Data.
Grov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And Data tries to counter it with a takedown but Grov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Data throws a sloppy head kick
and Data takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Eliss Grov is winning the standup battle so far.
Grov throws a combination. Data tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Data looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Grov is fending him off so far but Data persists. Nope, Grov circles away and we're back to standing.
Data walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Grov misses with the combination.
Grov looks to land a left hand but Data moved out of range nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grov connects with the punch.#T2#
Grov misses with a looping left.
And Data tries to counter it with a takedown but Grov pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD#
Data tries to sprawl but Grov drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Grov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Data tries to get to full guard but Grov has control of the leg.
Grov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Grov is keen to just control but Data is a slippery customer.
Data gets full guard.
Grov stopping the sweep attempt from Data.#T3##SUB2#
Data is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Data can't keep his opponent in guard - Grov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Data is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Grov pulls his head out easily.
Grov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Grov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Grov frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T4#
Data is squirming around, avoiding Grov's attempts to control the action.
Data is trying desperately to improve position.
Data tries to hold on but Grov postures up.#SUB#
Grov with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Data wants to control but Grov is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eliss Grov dominated that second round.
That's time! Grov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Grov tries to bum rush Data with a series of wild strikes but Data uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Grov cracks Data with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Grov lands a jab to Data's midsection.
Grov clobbers Data with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A slow jab from Grov misses its intended target.
It seemed like Data was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Data with a nice calf kick.
Grov throws a hook but Data blocks it.
Data is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sloppy strikes from Grov. Those never looked like landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grov throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Data counter with a right hand.
Grov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Data looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Grov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Data looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Grov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Data keeps working.
Eliss Grov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1##SUB#
Grov tries for a kimura but Data is defending well.
Grov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Data keeps working.
Data sneaks back into half guard.
Data is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Grov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Data can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Data is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Grov pulls his head out easily.
Data holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Grov trying to pass the guard but Data defending well.
Data is looking for a sweep. Grov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Grov wants to pass the guard but Data is defending well. #SUB#
Grov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Data has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Data looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Data works his way to full guard. Good work.#T3#
Data is pulling down on Grov's head to control his posture.
Grov stopping the sweep attempt from Data.
Data keeping moving, preventing Grov from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Grov just misses with a punch to the body.
Grov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Data.
Good exchange - Grov coming out on top.
Data stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Data wants it to stay on the feet.
Data misses with a low kick.
Data wants to clinch up but Grov keeps it at a distance.#TD#
Grov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Data's half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Data wants to get back to full guard but Grov has mounted him!#T4#
Data tries to hold on but Grov postures up.
Grov wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Grov content just to control the position here.
Grov punching from mount but Data doing a good job of avoiding damage. #SUB#
Grov is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Data has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Data!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grov keeping moving, preventing Data from controlling successfully.
Lieutenant Data has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Eliss Grov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Data throws a big elbow that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eliss Grov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Grov 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eliss Grov! |
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Event:
FC25 - Tournament 0 - S/final
Date: Mar 29, 2025 |
#R1#
Zetterberg throws a leg kick but Amwano moved away.
Zetterberg avoids the head kick by Amwano.
Zetterberg definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Zetterberg scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#CUT#It looks like Rex Amwano has been cut.
A head kick misses from Amwano.
Zetterberg scoring well with a low kick there.
Zetterberg is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Zetterberg ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Amwano throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Amwano looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Amwano chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Amwano needs to keep his hands up - Zetterberg had a free shot at his head there.
A big left from Zetterberg misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zetterberg scores with a nice right hand.
Amwano throws an off balance right hand
and Zetterberg counters with a nice body shot. #T1#
Amwano misses with a looping left.
Crunch! Zetterberg slams his shin into Amwano's torso.
Emil Zetterberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Amwano looks winded!#KD#
Zetterberg feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Amwano sprawling to the canvas! Amwano rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Zetterberg finish him?!
Zetterberg moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #KD#
Zetterberg cracks Amwano with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Amwano looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away� can Zetterberg finish him?
#ROC#Amwano is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Rex Amwano's cut even more.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zetterberg rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Amwano moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Amwano steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Zetterberg throws a series of punches but Amwano moves out of range. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Zetterberg has knocked Amwano down with a huge combo! Zetterberg steps away and waves a wobbly Amwano back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT#The cut above Rex Amwano's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Zetterberg rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Amwano moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Amwano misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Zetterberg. That's going to slow Amwano down. #KD#
Zetterberg cracks Amwano with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Amwano looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away� can Zetterberg finish him?
Zetterberg lands with a shot to the body. #T2##CL#
Zetterberg gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Amwano misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Zetterberg on the inside. #CUT#Rex Amwano's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Zetterberg trying to land knees to the body.
Amwano throws a head punch that misses.
Zetterberg on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Zetterberg tries to land knees in the clinch but Amwano avoids the damage to the body.
Zetterberg has Amwano pushed against the cage.
Amwano misses with a punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Zetterberg scores with a nice short uppercut.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Rex Amwano's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Emil Zetterberg!
A relieved looking Emil Zetterberg thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
BC FIGHT NIGHT 30
Date: Mar 26, 2025 |
#R1#
Klasson misses with a hook. Parks ducked under it nicely.
Parks scores with a three punch combo!
A jab from Klasson finds it's way through Parks's defenses.
Vincent Klasson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Parks has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Klasson finds it's way round the side to connect with Parks's head.
We've been hearing reports that Klasson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Parks shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Klasson but Klasson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Parks throws a body shot but no joy.
Parks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Klasson.
Klasson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Parks sprawls and moves away.
Klasson staying out of range there.
Nice sprawl there from Parks as Klasson shoots in.
Parks is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Klasson.
Klasson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Parks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Parks shoots in for a double leg but Klasson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Klasson attempts a counter takedown but Parks avoids it well and moves away.
Nice uppercut lands for Parks. That snapped Klasson's head back.
Parks misses the jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Klasson misses with an uppercut
letting Parks counter with a right hand.
Parks throws a lazy right hand but Klasson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Parks throws a big shot that misses.
Klasson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A head kick misses from Klasson.
Klasson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Parks looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#TD#
Klasson gets a takedown into half guard.
Parks moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Parks is on top in guard.
#REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Klasson has a closed guard, preventing Parks from standing up.
Parks trying to control but Klasson is working from the bottom. #T2#
Parks's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Klasson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Parks is aware though and is defending well.
Klasson pulls Parks in to control the position.
Parks throws a big right hand that misses.
Parks would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Klasson working a defensive guard here.
Parks told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#T3#
Parks with a flurry of punches that miss. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Klasson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Parks shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Klasson but Klasson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Vincent Klasson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brody Parks.
Parks moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Klasson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A big left from Parks misses.
Klasson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Klasson tries to work over Parks's front leg with a kick but Parks checks it.
Parks throws a lazy right hand but Klasson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Parks throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Klasson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Klasson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T4#
Klasson ducks under a wild hook from Parks.
Parks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Parks throws a jab when Klasson was well out of range.
Klasson misses with a combination
and Parks counters with a nice uppercut.
Klasson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Parks.
Klasson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Klasson throws a jab when Parks was well out of range.
Klasson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Parks catches Klasson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Parks lunges at Klasson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Klasson's hand.
Klasson connects with a crisp jab.
Klasson throws a sloppy head kick and Parks moves out of range easily.
Parks throws a hook but Klasson avoids it easily.
Parks misses the jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brody Parks dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
A combination from Parks does no damage.
Parks slips under a jab.
Klasson moves out of range as Parks strikes.
Parks throws a looping overhand right but Klasson ducks down to avoid it.
Klasson feinted with a counter takedown.
Parks throws the left hand but Klasson avoids the punch easily.
Klasson slips under a jab.
Klasson throws a front kick that sends Parks stumbling back into the cage.
Parks throws a hook but Klasson blocks it.
Klasson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Parks.
Klasson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Klasson thows a body kick. Parks tries to catch it but that hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parks ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Parks doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Parks jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Klasson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Parks walks into a left hand.
Parks defending well as Klasson loads up on a big left hand.
Klasson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Klasson or perhaps it was just good defense by Parks, which made it look bad.
Klasson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Parks loads up on a big right hand but Klasson slips the punch.
A big right from Klasson misses.
Parks ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Parks goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Klasson misses with a hook
and Parks counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Klasson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Parks looks to score with a jab to the body but Klasson is just out of range.
Klasson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Parks on the side of the head.
Klasson shoots in and drives through. Parks sprawls well.
Parks now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Parks throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD#
and Klasson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Parks kicks Klasson off and gets back to his feet.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Klasson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Parks but Parks pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vincent Klasson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Parks is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Klasson.
Klasson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Klasson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Parks's head.#TD#
Klasson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Klasson goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Parks rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Klasson's guard! Nice work there by Parks!
Klasson is adopting a defensive guard.
Parks content to stall in guard here.
Parks trying to control the position from guard on top but Klasson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Parks has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Klasson is proving hard to escape from. #SUB#
Klasson isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Parks stacks Klasson on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Parks!
Klasson is working to avoid the ground and pound but Parks connects with a decent elbow.
Parks in side control lands a decent elbow.
Klasson tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Parks presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! #T4#
Parks takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Klasson is looking to get to half guard.
Parks controlling the pace for now.
Parks has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Parks looking to control but Klasson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Klasson wants to control but Parks is having none of it.
Parks tries to control but Klasson wriggling away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brody Parks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Parks tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Klasson has a takedown stuffed.
A countering left hand to the body from Parks misses.
Klasson tries to move into range but Parks moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A big right from Klasson misses.
Parks throws a series of punches but Klasson avoids them all with ease.
Parks misses with a hook. Klasson ducked under it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Parks. Klasson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Parks slips a straight right by Klasson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klasson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Parks.
Klasson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Klasson moves out of range as Parks strikes.
The fighters circling - Parks throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Klasson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Parks cracks Klasson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Klasson misses with a looping left.
Parks looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Klasson misses with a double jab.
Parks swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Klasson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vincent Klasson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Klasson has his takedown stuffed
and Parks counters with a stiff right hand.
Parks avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Klasson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Klasson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Parks counters with a nice uppercut.
Parks misses with an uppercut. Klasson saw that one coming.
Parks throws a hook to the side of Klasson's head but Klasson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Klasson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Parks sprawls and moves away.
Klasson tries to work over Parks's front leg with a kick but Parks checks it.
A little jabbing left from Parks on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Parks looks to throw the jab but Klasson is out of range. #T2#
Parks cracks Klasson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Brody Parks seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Parks throws out a loose jab but Klasson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Parks tests Klasson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Parks fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Parks throws a looping overhand right but Klasson ducks down to avoid it.
Parks misses the shot to the body.
Klasson lands with a shot to the body.
Klasson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big left from Parks misses.
Klasson takes one on the button.
Parks tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Klasson defends well and Parks ends up having to push Klasson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Parks fails to land the takedown.#T3#
Parks misses the shot to the body.
Klasson throws a jab when Parks was well out of range.
Brody Parks is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Parks stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Klasson.
Klasson misses with a low kick as Parks jumps back.
Parks thows a left - swing and a miss!
Klasson thows a left - swing and a miss!
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Parks! But no joy.
Klasson misses with a left hand
letting Parks counter with a right hand.
Parks looks to land a right hand but Klasson moved out of range.
Klasson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Klasson throws a lazy uppercut
and Parks counters with a left and a right that stings Klasson.
Klasson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Klasson swings widly with a right hand
and Parks counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Klasson throws a hook but Parks blocks it.
Klasson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Parks drops his hands momentarily and Klasson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T4#
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!
Parks cracks Klasson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Parks throws the left hand but Klasson avoids the punch easily.
Klasson attempts a counter takedown but Parks avoids it well and moves away.
Klasson connects with the punch.
Parks jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Klasson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Parks sprawls and moves away.
Jab by Klasson.
Klasson looks to throw the jab but Parks is out of range.
Parks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Klasson moves away.
A swing and a miss from Parks.
Klasson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Parks to score with a decent uppercut.
Parks throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Klasson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Parks.
Parks dips to his left and cracks Klasson with an uppercut!
Vincent Klasson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Klasson throws a sloppy body shot
and Parks counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Klasson thinking.
Parks waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Klasson.
Klasson attempts a counter takedown but Parks avoids it well and moves away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brody Parks comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Parks 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brody Parks!
Brody Parks decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Just Fight 5
Date: Mar 26, 2025 |
#R1#
Seagal misses with a few strikes there.
Seagal misses with a hook to the body
and Fjellstroem counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#It looks like Steven Seagal has been cut.
A big left from Seagal misses.
Fjellstroem scores with a jab to the body.
Seagal takes a swing at Fjellstroem's ribcage but misses.
A combination from Seagal does no damage.
Fjellstroem misses with a head kick.
Seagal takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fjellstroem with a jab.
Fjellstroem throws a nice head kick!
#KD#
Fjellstroem lands a big head kick that sends Seagal tumbling to the mat! Fjellstroem takes a step backwards and waves Seagal back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#That has opened up Steven Seagal's cut even more.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fjellstroem measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Seagal! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Nils Fjellstroem! |
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Event:
The 408 - (205) R5
Date: Mar 24, 2025 |
#R1#
Eriksson throws a series of punches but Merman avoids them all with ease.
Merman throwing a counter right hand but Eriksson manages to avoid it.
Eriksson throws a series of punches but Merman avoids them all with ease.
Merman lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#CUT#It looks like Bruno Eriksson has been cut.
Merman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Eriksson.
An attempted straight right counter from Merman misses the target.
Eriksson connects with a looping right hand.
Eriksson lunges at Merman with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Merman's hand.
Eriksson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Merman eats them both and turns towards Eriksson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Eriksson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Merman.
Eriksson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Eriksson misses with a jab, cross combination.
#TD2#
Eriksson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Merman can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Eriksson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Merman struggling a bit here.#T1#
Merman is trying to get back to half guard.
Merman's coaches at MMA Dragons Gym 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.#SUB2#
Eriksson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Merman wants to control but Eriksson postures up.
Merman tries to bench press Eriksson off him but Eriksson keeps the position. #SUB2#
Eriksson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Eriksson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Eriksson wants to stand but Merman has his arm trapped. #SUB2#
Eriksson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Eriksson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Merman struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Eriksson tries for a kimura but Merman is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Merman's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3#
Merman regains half guard.#SUB2#
Eriksson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Eriksson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Merman is trying to get back to full guard.
Eriksson works his way into full mount!
Eriksson is looking to work his way around to Merman's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Eriksson works his way to his opponent's back.
Merman can't escape the position.
#T4##SUB2#
Eriksson is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB2#
Eriksson patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2#
Merman showing good submission defense here.
Merman wants to control his opponent's hands but Eriksson gets his hands free.
Merman is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Eriksson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB2#
Merman is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB2#
Eriksson is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Merman just trying to survive but Eriksson is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bruno Eriksson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bruno Eriksson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Merman takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Merman throws a shot from downtown. Eriksson moves away and avoids it.
Eriksson scores with a nice strike.
Merman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Eriksson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Eriksson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Merman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Merman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Eriksson.
Eriksson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Some wild striking there from Eriksson.
Merman takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
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!
Eriksson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bruno Eriksson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Eriksson misses with a right hand
and Eriksson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Eriksson throws a poor cross that misses
and Merman counters with a series of strikes. Eriksson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Eriksson's corner calls for a 1-2. Eriksson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T1#
Eriksson drops Merman with a straight right hand, right on the button! Eriksson follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bruno Eriksson!
In defeat, Aggressive Merman stepped up to the mic, saying 'If only I had legs and not this damn flipper.'. |
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Event:
Pitbull XXXI
Date: Mar 23, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 5 losses; Tobias Bergman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 21 losses; Scott Hill!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Russell Pearce and David Schapiro.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Hill shoots in but Bergman avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hill will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL#
Bergman forces Hill back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Bergman wants the takedown. Hill is fighting it off but Bergman persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Hill's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bergman (2) vs (0) Hill
Hill keeping moving, preventing Bergman from controlling successfully.
Bergman looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Hill looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bergman passes into half guard.
Bergman tries to pass to full mount but Hill defends it.
Bergman 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bergman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hill doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bergman.
Hill is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Hill trying to control but Bergman postures up.
Hill is looking to improve his position.
Bergman is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hill wants to get back to full guard.
Bergman wants to free his trapped foot but Hill is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hill moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bergman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hill is keeping the position for now.
Bergman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hill has his foot on Bergman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bergman works his way back into a safe position though.#T2#
Bergman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hill swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hill trying to keep a closed guard but Bergman is proving a slippery customer.
Bergman trying to control but Hill is working from the bottom.
Bergman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hill swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Hill is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bergman looking to pass the guard.
Bergman is looking to pass into half guard but Hill pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Hill is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bergman (2) vs (2) Hill
Bergman wants to sweep here but Hill controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Hill trying to control but Bergman is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Hill is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Bergman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hill stands and throws Bergman's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Bergman (2) vs (5) Hill#SUB2#
Hill working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hill tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Bergman manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bergman (4) vs (5) Hill#T4#
Hill is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Bergman is trying to work for a kimura but Hill is defending well.
#SUB#
Bergman looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Bergman is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hill has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Hill actively working from the bottom here.
Hill wants to improve his position but Bergman is controlling well.
#T5##SUB#
Bergman is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bergman wants to pass the guard but Hill is defending well.
Bergman trying to control from Hill's half guard. Hill has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Hill trying to control the position.
Bergman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hill swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Hill working for a triangle but Bergman defends it easily.
#T6#
Bergman controlling from the top position.
Bergman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Hill looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bergman tries to free his leg and advance position but Hill is retaining full guard.
Hill can't keep his opponent in guard - Bergman advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bergman content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Bergman is looking to stall here but Hill recovers full guard. #T7#
Bergman tries to free his leg and advance position but Hill is retaining full guard.
Hill keeping moving, preventing Bergman from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Hill is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bergman defends well.
Bergman advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Bergman (7) vs (5) Hill#SUB#
Bergman is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hill knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hill wants to control but Bergman postures up.#SUB#
Bergman looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T8#
Bergman is looking to take a break and control but Hill is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Bergman has hold of Hill's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Hill seems comfortable defending it but Bergman has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Hill is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Hill is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Bergman couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tobias Bergman!
After the fight, Tobias Bergman was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
DMMA 403: Sitsongrit v Strong
Date: Mar 22, 2025 |
#R1#
Samaras wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A good leg kick by Samaras.
Hardman keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Samaras. That snapped Hardman's head back.
Samaras has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hardman finds it's way round the side to connect with Samaras's head.
Hardman really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Samaras takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Samaras takes a swing at Hardman's ribcage but misses.
Hardman appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Samaras misses with a straight right.
Samaras misses with a body shot.
Hardman looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Samaras with a nice calf kick.
Sloppy strikes from Hardman. Those never looked like landing.
Hardman moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hardman scores with a jab to the head.
Samaras lands a head shot.#CUT2#It looks like Bruce Hardman has been cut.
Samaras tries to land a leg kick but Hardman saw it coming and moves away.
Hardman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hardman looks to throw the jab but Samaras is out of range. #T1#
A shot to the liver by Samaras. Beautiful body shot.
A punch combination from Hardman misses.
Hardman listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hardman is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Samaras's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hardman connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Samaras scrambles back to his feet.
Hardman avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Samaras throws a leg kick but Hardman moved away.
Samaras connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Samaras takes one on the button.
Samaras misses with a kick to the body.
Bruce Hardman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Samaras avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Samaras throws out a counter right but Hardman avoids it with no problem.
Hardman misses with a straight left.
Samaras motions for Hardman to come forward. Samaras throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Samaras staying out of range there.
A countering left hand to the body from Samaras misses.
Hardman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hardman keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
#T2#
Hardman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Samaras.
A nice side step and Samaras releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Samaras scores with a shot to the body.
Samaras moves away from the strike by Hardman.
Jab by Hardman.
Hardman is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Hardman throws a hook to the side of Samaras's head but Samaras sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Samaras misses with a body shot.
#CL2#
Samaras has taken the fight to the clinch.
Samaras lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hardman lands a nice shot to the body.
Samaras has a couple of punches blocked by Hardman.
Hardman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Samarass head.
Hardman is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Samaras lands with a light punch inside.
Hardman tries to circle away but Samaras has him pinned against the cage.
Samaras has Hardman pressed against the cage, preventing Hardman from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T3#
Hardman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hardman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Samaras swings wildly with an uppercut but Hardman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hardman tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Samaras just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hardman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hardman lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Samaras misses with the head strike.
Samaras fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Samaras tries to throw a body punch but Hardman avoids it by throwing Samaras back against the cage.
Samaras has a couple of punches blocked by Hardman.
Samaras has a couple of punches blocked by Hardman.
Samaras has a couple of punches blocked by Hardman.
Samaras scores with a shoulder strike.
Samaras swings wildly with an uppercut but Hardman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hardman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short left from Hardman.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Samaras swings wildly with an uppercut but Hardman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hardman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T4#
Hardman throws a head punch that misses.
Samaras has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Hardman seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Samaras can turn it around.
Samaras prevents a body shot from Hardman.
Hardman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hardman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hardman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Samaras.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hardman gets through Samaras's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Hardman.
Still in the clinch, Hardman scores with a nice short uppercut.
Samaras prevents a body shot from Hardman.
Samaras has a couple of punches blocked by Hardman.
Samaras working aggressively here.
Samaras is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Samaras lands a body punch.
Hardman lands with a short shot to the head.
Samaras lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Samaras has a couple of punches blocked by Hardman.
Samaras lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hardman backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alkiviadis Samaras will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bruce Hardman's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Hardman scores with a nice head shot.
Samaras scores with a hook.
Samaras misses with a two punch combination.
Hardman blocks a low kick nicely.
Hardman shoots in for a double leg but Samaras sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A nice inside leg kick there by Samaras. That's going to slow Hardman down.
Hardman blocks a jab.
Hardman slips under a jab.
Samaras ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hardman moves away.
Hardman takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Samaras gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Good exchange - Hardman coming out on top.
Hardman has his takedown stuffed
and Samaras counters with a nice body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Samaras has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Bruce Hardman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Samaras lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Samaras scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Samaras avoids the body shot from Hardman.
A slapping leg kick lands for Samaras.
Hardman looks to throw the jab but Samaras is out of range.
Alkiviadis Samaras is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hardman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Samaras jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hardman lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hardman looks to land a left hand but Samaras moved out of range nicely.
Samaras shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A swing and a miss from Hardman.
It seemed like Samaras was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hardman misses with a hook. Samaras ducked under it nicely.
Samaras throws a low kick, looking for Hardman's leg but Hardman calmly moves out of range.
Samaras tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hardman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#T2#
Hardman throws the left hand but Samaras avoids the punch easily.
Hardman looks to land a combination but Samaras avoids it well.
Hardman misses with a straight left.
Samaras appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hardman goes for a double leg but Samaras avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Samaras continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruce Hardman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hardman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Samaras misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alkiviadis Samaras seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC#
Hardman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hardman dips to his left and cracks Samaras with an uppercut!
Samaras fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hardman.
Samaras slips under a jab from Hardman.
Samaras misses with a low kick.
A big left from Samaras misses.
Hardman attempts a counter takedown but Samaras avoids it well and moves away.
Samaras uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hardman.
Samaras uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hardman.
Samaras feints a counter leg kick.
Samaras listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T3#
Hardman just misses with a punch to the body.
Hardman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hardman fails to land with a series of punches.
Hardman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Samaras slips a jab and a cross from Hardman.
Hardman scores with the left hand. Samaras knows he should have avoided that one.
Hardman connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Samaras's hands.
A big left from Samaras misses.
Hardman with a poor takedown
and Samaras makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A big right from Samaras misses.
Hardman connects with a single shot there.
Samaras is looking to clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Samaras as Hardman shoots in.#T4#
Samaras tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hardman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hardman tries to clinch but Samaras moves out of range.
Hardman throws a nice looking combination but Samaras bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Samaras fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hardman on the side of the head.
Samaras lands a leg kick that knocks Hardman off balance momentarily.
Samaras ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hardman moves away.
Samaras throws a big shot that misses.
Hardman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Samaras throws out a counter right but Hardman avoids it with no problem.
Hardman scores with a crisp jab that stopped Samaras in his tracks.
Samaras throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#TD#
Hardman gets the takedown into side control. #SUB#
Hardman is trying to get an arm triangle but Samaras is defending well.
Samaras really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hardman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Hardman is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Samaras has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Bruce Hardman will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bruce Hardman's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Hardman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Samaras counters with a nice uppercut.
Samaras throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hardman.
A telegraphed right hand from Hardman misses the target.
Samaras only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Hardman checks a leg kick.
Hardman looks to land a combination but Samaras avoids it well.
Bruce Hardman is winning the standup battle so far.
Hardman doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Samaras slips a jab from Hardman.
Samaras looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A head kick misses from Samaras.
Samaras throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hardman misses with a hook
and Samaras counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hardman thinking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Samaras moves out of range of the strikes.
Samaras lands a really nice looking cross but Hardman seems unphased.
Samaras scores with a push kick.
Samaras motions for Hardman to come forward. Samaras throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Hardman misses the target.
Hardman misses with a body shot.
Samaras avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Samaras! But no joy.
Hardman lands a nice shot that snaps Samaras's head back.
Samaras moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #TD#
Hardman closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Samaras did well to prevent Hardman getting side control.#SUB#
Hardman is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Samaras has managed to free his arm - good work.
Samaras regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hardman stopping the sweep attempt from Samaras.
Samaras doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Samaras is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hardman is controlling him.
Samaras wants to hit a sweep here but Hardman passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Samaras there! #T2#
Hardman avoids the attempt from Samaras to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Hardman looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Samaras is in all sorts of trouble here.
Samaras has given up his back.
#SUB#
Samaras is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Samaras is trying to stand back up. #T3##SUB#
Hardman looking for the choke but no joy.
Samaras can't escape the position.
Samaras is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Hardman off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#SUB#
Samaras is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Hardman gets his way!
#SUB#
Hardman sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Samaras taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bruce Hardman! |
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Event:
FCL 79 - Dux vs Darwin 3
Date: Mar 22, 2025 |
#R1#
Jenkins ducks right into an uppercut from Frid.
Jenkins tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Frid swivels and escapes.
Frid doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#TD#
Jenkins scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Frid gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Frid wants to control but Jenkins is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jenkins in particular looking to stall.
Frid is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Jenkins looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jenkins landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Frid tries to get to full guard but Jenkins has control of the leg.
We've been hearing that Jenkins has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Jenkins looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Frid with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Frid trying to control but Jenkins postures up.
#SUB2#
Frid looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Frid wants to control but Jenkins is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Frid is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jenkins pulls his head out easily.
Frid felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Jenkins 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.
Jenkins trying to control the pace.
Frid wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Frid trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Frid looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jenkins is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Jenkins is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Frid is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Frid actively working from the bottom here.
Frid wants to get back to full guard.
Frid keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Frid is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jenkins pulls his head out easily. #T3##SUB2#
Frid is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jenkins pulls his head out easily.
Frid trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Frid looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Frid is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jenkins pulls his head out easily.
Jenkins landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Frid is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Frid looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB2#
Frid looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jenkins drops an elbow to the side of Frid's head. #T4##SUB#
Jenkins is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Frid on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Frid actively working from the bottom here.
Frid trying to control here.
#SUB#
Jenkins is trying to work for a kimura but Frid is defending well.
#SUB#
Jenkins is working for a kimura but Frid is defending it quite comfortably.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Frid looking for submissions off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Jenkins dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Jenkins takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Left hook, right uppercut from Frid. #CUT2#It looks like Billy Jenkins has been cut.
Frid jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jenkins tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Frid defends well and Jenkins ends up having to push Frid into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jenkins is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Frid is defending well.
Frid misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Jenkins wants the takedown. Frid is fighting it off but Jenkins persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Frid's guard against the cage.
Jenkins controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jenkins stands and throws Frid's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Jenkins grinds an elbow into Frid's temple.
Frid looks to move to half guard but instead Jenkins has passed into mount! Damn!
Billy Jenkins overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Jenkins postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Frid looks a forlorn figure.
#CUT#It looks like Kalle Frid has been cut.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Frid is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jenkins unloading with bombs!
Jenkins dominating with strikes here.
Frid is wriggling around trying to escape.
Frid wants to hold on but Jenkins pushes him away.
Frid keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jenkins 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.
Frid wants to control but Jenkins is having none of it.
Jenkins lands a nice shot to the head. #T2#
Frid working to try and regain half guard.
Frid tries to hold on but Jenkins pushes him away.
Jenkins can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Frid is looking to escape.
Frid holds on for dear life, controlling Jenkins's posture momentarily.
Jenkins is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Frid can do to turn this around?
Frid is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Frid might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jenkins haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Frid is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Jenkins is staying active.
Frid is just holding on here. Jenkins manages to take his back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Frid staying busy and making it hard for Jenkins to control. #T3#
Frid rolls, trying to escape but Jenkins keeps control of the position.
#SUB#
Frid is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Jenkins gets his way!
Frid is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Jenkins.
Jenkins is hanging on to Frid's back as he tries to escape.
Jenkins lands a shot to the body.
Frid can't escape the position.
Jenkins lands a shot to the head.
Frid grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Jenkins gets his hands free as Frid looks to control.
Frid prevents Jenkins from getting a body triangle.
Jenkins is working the ground and pound. Can Frid escape?#T4#
Jenkins is not going to allow Frid to sit and survive in this position.
Frid can't escape the position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Jenkins controlling the positon.
Jenkins lands strikes to the head.
Frid is in bad spot here.
#SUB#
Jenkins working for a choke but Frid is defending well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Frid wants to control his opponent's hands but Jenkins gets his hands free. #SUB#
Frid is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Jenkins is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Jenkins dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Jenkins's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Jenkins moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#TD#
Jenkins closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jenkins lands in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Frid escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jenkins gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Frid controls Jenkins momentarily but Jenkins frees himself.
Jenkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Frid is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Frid working for a triangle but Jenkins defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Frid throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T1##SUB2#
Frid looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jenkins passes into half guard.
Frid takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jenkins not doing much here.
#SUB2#
Frid actively working from the bottom here.
Frid is refusing to be controlled, as Jenkins sits in half guard.
Frid wants to improve his position but Jenkins is controlling well.
Jenkins controlling the action here. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jenkins lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB#
Jenkins in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Frid tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Jenkins!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Billy Jenkins!
Billy Jenkins really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that HARDTACK 160Q logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
FCL 79 - Dux vs Darwin 3
Date: Mar 22, 2025 |
#R1##KD#
Elofsson lands a left and a right that send Lighthammer crashing to the mat, dazed. Elofsson thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Lighthammer is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Thorrosen Lighthammer has been cut.
Elofsson digs a good hook to Lighthammer's body.
Lighthammer is still on wobbly legs! Can Elofsson finish him?
Lighthammer looks winded!
Elofsson scores with a jab to the body.
Elofsson throws an uppercut from hell that sends Lighthammer clean off his feet! He's out cold! Elofsson stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lars Elofsson!
Lars Elofsson is the new super heavyweight champion! |
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Event:
S59: Ngozi vs. Congo
Date: Mar 15, 2025 |
#R1#
Drew on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CUT2#It looks like Rick Drew has been cut.
Drew misses with a two punch combination.
Stridh feints and then cracks Drew's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Drew down.
Stridh looks to throw the jab but Drew is out of range.
It looked like Drew was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Drew keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Stridh looks to land a combination but Drew avoids it well.
Stridh avoids the head kick by Drew.
Stridh looks to land a body kick but Drew moved away.#CL#
Drew closes the distance and pushes Stridh back into the ropes.
Drew swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Drew works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Still in the clinch, Drew scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Drew.
Stridh misses with a punch to the body.
Stridh lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Drew or not.
Stridh misses with a short punch on the inside.
Drew cracks Stridh with a nice body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Drew lands a shot to the body.
Drew lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stridh backwards.
Drew tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stridh being controlled against the ropes.
I was talking to Drew's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Drew makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T1#
Stridh has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Stridh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stridh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Drew's elbow.
Stridh tries a body shot but Drew blocks it.
A short uppercut from Drew.
Stridh wants to get back to striking at distance but Drew won't allow it.
Drew throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Drew. #BC#
Drew's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stridh slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Drew gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Stridh on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Drew. Drew obviously looking to wear him down.
Stridh throws the left hand but Drew avoids the punch easily.
Drew throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Stridh throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Stridh misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
As Stridh looks to move away, Drew throws a big counter combo but Stridh just gets out of the way.
Drew tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stridh swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Stridh gets tackled into the ropes by Drew. Drew maintains the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drew is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Drew misses with a body punch.
#T2#
Drew lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Stridh on the inside.
Stridh misses with a punch on the inside.
Stridh scores with a nice hook to the head.
Stridh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stridh swings wildly with an uppercut but Drew uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've been informed that Stridh has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Drew goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Drew throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Stridh is looking to break free of the clinch but Drew has double underhooks.
Stridh scores with a shoulder strike.
Stridh misses with a punch to the body.
Drew lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Drew pushes Stridh back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stridh lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Drew backwards.
Stridh fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stridh misses with the head strike.
Drew tries to throw a body punch but Stridh avoids it by throwing Drew back against the ropes.
Drew is trying to stall.
Stridh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stridh lands with a left to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Vilmer Stridh will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rick Drew's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Drew misses with a body kick.
Drew looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Drew throws a front kick that sends Stridh stumbling back into the ropes.
Stridh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Drew.
Drew misses with a straight right.
It seemed like Stridh was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stridh throws out a loose jab but Drew uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stridh throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Drew.
Drew throws a leg kick but Stridh sees it coming and moves out of range.
Stridh throws a hook but Drew blocks it.
Drew tries to land a leg kick but Stridh saw it coming and moves away.
#CL#
Drew rushes Stridh and presses him up against the ropes.
Drew working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Stridh lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stridh lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stridh throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Drews head.
Stridh lands a body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Drew lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Drew tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Stridh pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Drew misses with a low kick as Stridh jumps back.
Stridh misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Stridh misses with a body shot.
A leg kick checked by Stridh.
Drew with a hook.
Drew scores with a punch to the head.
Drew throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Stridh.
Stridh tries a head kick but it misses.
A swing and a miss from Stridh.
Stridh on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Drew takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Drew moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Drew defending well as Stridh loads up on a big left hand.
Drew tried to counter with a leg kick but Stridh avoided it.
Drew tries to score with a low kick but Stridh moves his leg out of the way.
Stridh checks the leg kick nicely there.
Drew attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Drew buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Drew chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Drew fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stridh.
Drew looks to land a body kick but Stridh moved away.
Stridh scores with a kick to the body.
#T2#
Drew will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Drew tries to land a leg kick but Stridh saw it coming and moves away.
Stridh throws a sloppy head kick and Drew moves out of range easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Stridh throws a series of strikes that have Drew backpedaling.
#CL#
Drew closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Come on Drew - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Drew swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stridh can't find room to land a body shot as Drew controls the action.
Drew wants to stall.
Stridh blocks an uppercut.
Stridh lands with a right to the head.
Drew tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stridh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stridh stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Stridh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Drew lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stridh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Rick Drew will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rick Drew's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Drew tries a low kick but Stridh avoids it.
Stridh let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Stridh is looking to score with low kicks.
Stridh throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Drew attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Stridh stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Drew takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Stridh keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Stridh blocks a low kick nicely.
Stridh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Drew moves away.
An inside leg kick from Stridh misses.
Drew scores with a kick to the body.
Stridh throws a hook to the side of Drew's head but Drew sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Drew throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drew throws a jab when Stridh was well out of range.
Drew has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Drew there as he acknowledges the shot.
Stridh lands the left hand.
Drew throws a body punch but Stridh moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Drew fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stridh, pushing him back against the ropes.
A nice right hand lands inside from Drew.
Drew goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T1#
Stridh lands a right hand.
Drew is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Stridh is keeping busy.
Stridh working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Drew looking to slow down the pace here.
Stridh doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Drew.#BC#
Drew escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Drew walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Stridh checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Stridh blocks a leg kick.
Stridh cracks Drew with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Stridh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Drew was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Drew keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Drew pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL#
Drew clinches.
Drew struggles to land a body shot inside as Stridh controls his hands.
Stridh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stridh misses with some punches.
Stridh prevents a body shot from Drew. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Stridh fails to land.
A right handed body shot lands from Drew.
Drew misses with a punch to the body.
Drew lands a body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stridh tries a body shot but Drew blocks it.
Drew lands a body punch.
Stridh takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Drew stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC#
Drew escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Drew throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Stridh throws a leg kick but Drew moved away.
Stridh rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Drew counters with a slapping leg kick.
Drew throws a quick inside leg kick.
Drew fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Stridh is out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Stridh misses with an uppercut.
Stridh throws a series of punches but Drew moves out of range.
Drew connects with an inside leg kick.
Drew scores with a jab. Stridh acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Stridh throws a hook to the side of Drew's head but Drew sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Drew takes a swing at Stridh's ribcage but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Rick Drew.
I think Drew has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:29
Judge Anni Minnem�ki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Rick Drew! |
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Event:
TOF 209
Date: Mar 15, 2025 |
#R1#
Wahlstroem throws a body punch but Dudpops moves out of range.
It seemed like Dudpops was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dudpops looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dudpops listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CUT2#It looks like Max Wahlstroem has been cut.#TD#
Wahlstroem closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Well, if Wahlstroem is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
#SUB#
Wahlstroem wants to work for an arm triangle but Dudpops is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Dudpops looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wahlstroem is trying to control the action in half guard but Dudpops is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wahlstroem slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Wahlstroem is working for a kimura but Dudpops is defending it quite comfortably.
#T1#
Dudpops is looking for a sweep. Wahlstroem is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Wahlstroem is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dudpops has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dudpops is positioning himself well to prevent Wahlstroem advancing to mount.
Still in half guard, Wahlstroem seems content to control.
Wahlstroem is looking to advance position but Dudpops won't allow it. #SUB2#
Dudpops looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Wahlstroem is keen to just control but Dudpops is a slippery customer.
Wahlstroem trying to control the pace.
Wahlstroem will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Wahlstroem is trying to control. Dudpops wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dudpops is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Wahlstroem jumps into side control!
Wahlstroem advances to mount. #SUB#
Wahlstroem moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Dudpops has worked his arm free - good work by Dudpops!
Wahlstroem tries to move to full mount but Dudpops actually manages to regain half guard.
Wahlstroem is thwarting Dudpops's attempts to control the position.#T3#
Dudpops is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dudpops is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Wahlstroem's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Wahlstroem's back!#SUB2#
Dudpops is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Wahlstroem is defending well though. Dudpops let's go of the attempt for now.
Wahlstroem has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Dudpops.
You can see the frustration on Wahlstroem's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Good control from Dudpops.
Wahlstroem wants to control his opponent's hands but Dudpops gets his hands free. #T4##SUB2#
Dudpops tightening his grip on Wahlstroem, looking for the choke.
Wahlstroem is in bad spot here.
Wahlstroem trying to control the position but Dudpops manages to sink in the hooks.
Wahlstroem looking very determined here, making life difficult for Dudpops.
Dudpops controls the action.
Dudpops doesn't have the hooks in and Wahlstroem manages to turn into his guard.
#SUB2#
Dudpops is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wahlstroem defends well.
Wahlstroem is stalling in the full guard. #T5#
Dudpops working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Dudpops working for a triangle but Wahlstroem defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Dudpops looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Wahlstroem has picked Dudpops up and slammed him! Dudpops can't keep hold of the triangle and Wahlstroem manages to pass to side control!
Dudpops struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Wahlstroem working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T6#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wahlstroem is looking to take a break and control but Dudpops is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Wahlstroem is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dudpops has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Wahlstroem has an Americana. Dudpops didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Wahlstroem is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Wahlstroem hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Max Wahlstroem! |
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Event:
DMMA 401: Valdenius v Karacan
Date: Mar 15, 2025 |
#R1#
Karacan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Valdenius misses with a few strikes there.
Karacan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Karacan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Valdenius swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice sprawl there from Karacan as Valdenius shoots in.
Valdenius misses with a takedown attempt - Karacan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobo Valdenius. 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.#TD#
Valdenius closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Valdenius lands in his opponent's guard.
Valdenius preventing the sweep. #T1#
Valdenius looking to pass the guard.
Valdenius trying to control the position from guard on top but Karacan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Valdenius stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Karacan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Karacan is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Karacan is pulling down on Valdenius's head to control his posture. #SUB#
Valdenius is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Valdenius drops back looking for a leg! Karacan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Karacan manages to kick Valdenius off! Valdenius jumps back into Karacan's guard.
Valdenius looking to pass the guard. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Valdenius trying to control but Karacan is working from the bottom.
Karacan wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Valdenius connects with a jab.
Valdenius looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Valdenius moves away from the strike by Karacan.
Valdenius lands a jab to the nose.#T3#
Karacan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Valdenius.
Karacan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bobo Valdenius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valdenius throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Karacan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Karacan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Valdenius moves away.
Karacan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Valdenius looks to score with a jab to the body but Karacan is just out of range.
A nice side step and Karacan releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Valdenius throws a right and a left that Karacan avoids nicely.
It seemed like Karacan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Valdenius shoots in but Karacan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Karacan misses with a lunging right hand
#TD#
and Valdenius counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Valdenius is trying to control the action in half guard but Karacan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T4#
Karacan wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karacan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Karacan wants to stand and escape but Valdenius is having none of it.
Valdenius trying to control but Karacan is working from the bottom.
Karacan wants to stand and escape but Valdenius is having none of it.
Karacan keeping moving, preventing Valdenius from controlling successfully.
Karacan controlling the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Karacan throws out a loose jab but Valdenius uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bobo Valdenius dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Karacan looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Valdenius misses with an uppercut. Karacan saw that one coming.
Karacan slaps away a takedown attempt from Valdenius, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Karacan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Valdenius moves away.
Karacan slips under a jab.
Karacan let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Karacan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Valdenius is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Karacan can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karacan dodges the punch combination from Valdenius.
Valdenius misses with a wild combination.
Bobo Valdenius is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Karacan avoids the body shot from Valdenius.
Valdenius throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Karacan's waist but Karacan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Valdenius off to one side.
Karacan misses with a hook. Valdenius ducked under it nicely.
Valdenius tries to bum rush Karacan with a series of wild strikes but Karacan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Valdenius looks to throw the jab but Karacan is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Karacan! But no joy.
Valdenius bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Karacan's head.
Valdenius looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Valdenius looks to land a right hand but Karacan moved out of range.
Karacan let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Valdenius shoots in for a takedown but Karacan shows good takedown defense.
A little jabbing left from Karacan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobo Valdenius. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Valdenius is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Karacan. #T2#
A combination from Valdenius does no damage.
Valdenius misses with a double jab.
#TD#
Valdenius drives through with a takedown into Karacan's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Karacan controlling Valdenius's posture. #SUB#
Valdenius drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Valdenius jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Karacan has his hands on Valdenius's head, controlling the position. #T3#
Karacan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Valdenius is one step ahead there.
Valdenius wants to pass the guard but Karacan is keeping the position.
Bobo Valdenius overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Valdenius prevents Karacan from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Left hook, right uppercut from Valdenius.
Karacan lands with a cross.
Valdenius cracks Karacan with a right hand to the side of the head.#T4#
Valdenius scores with a punch to the head.
Valdenius connects with a jab.
Karacan moves out of range of the strikes.
Karacan has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Valdenius finds it's way round the side to connect with Karacan's head.
Valdenius misses with a lunging right hand
and Karacan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
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!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Valdenius.
Karacan is looking for the big counter here.
Valdenius will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Valdenius misses with a straight right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bobo Valdenius dominated that second round.
That's time! Valdenius's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Valdenius lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Valdenius shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Karacan sprawls well. Karacan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Valdenius gets slowly back to his feet.
Valdenius shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Karacan as he avoids it easily.
Valdenius looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Karacan takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valdenius throws a series of punches but Karacan avoids them all with ease.
Karacan is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Valdenius with a body shot.
Valdenius looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Karacan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Valdenius takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#T1#
Valdenius throws a series of punches but Karacan moves out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Karacan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Enver Karacan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Valdenius throws a combination that misses
letting Karacan counter with a right hand.
Valdenius misses with a right hand
and Karacan makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Valdenius is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Valdenius misses with a few strikes there.
Karacan works Valdenius's body with a nice hook.
Bobo Valdenius is winning the standup battle so far.
Valdenius takes one to the chin there.
Valdenius throws a hook to the side of Karacan's head but Karacan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Karacan appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Valdenius with a poor takedown
and Karacan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobo Valdenius. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Valdenius shoots in but no luck this time.
Karacan lands a nice hook to Valdenius's body. Valdenius takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #KD2#
Karacan lands a big right hand that sends Valdenius crashing to the mat! Karacan stays standing though and waves Valdenius back to his feet!#ROC2#Valdenius is rocked!
Karacan drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Valdenius's head, knocking him out cold! Karacan is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Enver Karacan!
Enver Karacan decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 15, 2025 |
#R1#
Abrahamsson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A slapping leg kick lands for Abrahamsson.
Cole stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Abrahamsson.
Cole takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#CUT2#It looks like Grayson Cole has been cut.
Cole moves away from the strike by Abrahamsson.
Cole is trying hard to land a takedown here. Abrahamsson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cole goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Abrahamsson throws a wild body kick that Cole sees coming a mile off.
Abrahamsson wants to slow Cole down by chopping away at his legs.
It looked like Cole wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cole tries to score a power double leg takedown but Abrahamsson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cole somewhat.
Cole is looking to score with low kicks.
Abrahamsson scores with a nice right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Cole moves into range and clinches up with Abrahamsson.#TD#
Cole pulls guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cole is on top in guard.
#REVR##T1##SUB2#
Abrahamsson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Abrahamsson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Abrahamsson is looking for a triangle but Cole pushes his legs off easily.
Cole scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB2#
Abrahamsson is looking for a triangle but Cole pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Abrahamsson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Cole stands and steps away. Abrahamsson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Sven Olle Abrahamsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Abrahamsson throws a head kick that misses. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Cole scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Cole lands a right hook to the body.
Abrahamsson slaps away a takedown attempt from Cole, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grayson Cole. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Abrahamsson throws a shot from downtown. Cole moves away and avoids it.
Abrahamsson throws a series of punches but Cole moves out of range.
Sven Olle Abrahamsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cole tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Abrahamsson defends well and Cole ends up having to push Abrahamsson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Abrahamsson.
Cole can't break the clinch.
Abrahamsson tries to throw a body punch but Cole avoids it by throwing Abrahamsson back against the cage.
Abrahamsson is looking to control Cole's arms but Cole gets an underhook and turns him. Now Abrahamsson has his back to the cage.
Cole has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Abrahamsson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Abrahamsson is trying to break the clinch but Cole is controlling him.
Abrahamsson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cole has him pressed against the cage.#T3#
Cole keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Abrahamsson's efforts to push away.
Abrahamsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Cole.
Cole prevents Abrahamsson from breaking the clinch.
Abrahamsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cole's elbow. #TD#
Cole jumps into guard, dragging Abrahamsson to the mat.
Abrahamsson trying to control but Cole is working from the bottom.
Abrahamsson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Cole's guard.#SUB2#
Abrahamsson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Cole is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Abrahamsson, into his guard. #REVR#
Abrahamsson being controlled here, momentarily. #T4##SUB2#
Abrahamsson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cole defends it easily.
Cole 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. #SU#
Cole stands up from Abrahamsson's guard - Cole perhaps looking for a knockout.
Abrahamsson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Abrahamsson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cole on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Abrahamsson. Abrahamsson obviously looking to wear him down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sven Olle Abrahamsson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Grayson Cole's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Abrahamsson feints and then cracks Cole's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cole down.
Cole shoots in for a takedown but Abrahamsson shows good takedown defense.
No luck for Cole with that takedown attempt.
Cole blocks a head kick by Abrahamsson.
Cole takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cole throws a series of strikes that have Abrahamsson backpedaling.
Abrahamsson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like Cole wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Abrahamsson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Abrahamsson misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Cole clinches up with Abrahamsson and pushes him back against the cage.
Cole blocking some punches.
#TD#
Cole successfully pulls guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Abrahamsson wanted to stand there but Cole had control of the position.
Abrahamsson looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Abrahamsson wants to stand but Cole has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Cole keeping moving, preventing Abrahamsson from controlling successfully.
Abrahamsson wants to get up but he can't break Cole's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Abrahamsson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cole seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Abrahamsson wants to control from the top but Cole keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T2#
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.
Abrahamsson misses the jab.
Abrahamsson throws a sloppy head kick and Cole moves out of range easily.
Cole takes a kick to the side of the head.
Cole looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Abrahamsson is fending him off so far but Cole persists. Nope, Abrahamsson circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grayson Cole. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Abrahamsson misses with a left hand
and Cole counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Abrahamsson tries to land a front kick but Cole steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cole feinted with a counter takedown.
Cole takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Cole takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Abrahamsson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Cole eats them both and turns towards Abrahamsson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Cole pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Abrahamsson is looking to slow Cole down with leg kicks.
Abrahamsson lands a head kick. Cole smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CL#
Cole rushes Abrahamsson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T3#
A head punch on the inside from Abrahamsson fails to land.
Cole prevents Abrahamsson from breaking the clinch.
Cole tries for a takedown but Abrahamsson manages to get underhooks.
Abrahamsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Abrahamsson misses with a punch on the inside.
Abrahamsson misses with a punch to the body.
Abrahamsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Abrahamsson has a couple of punches blocked by Cole.
Abrahamsson throws a head punch that misses.
Abrahamsson keeps control of Cole as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cole.
Abrahamsson is trying to push Cole away but Cole has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Abrahamsson working aggressively here.
#TD#
Cole successfully pulls guard.
#T4##SUB#
Cole is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Abrahamsson defends well.
Abrahamsson wants to stand but Cole is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB2#
Abrahamsson 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.
Cole is controlling Abrahamsson's posture.#ES#
Cole pushes Abrahamsson off and gets back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sven Olle Abrahamsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Grayson Cole's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Cole takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Cole blocks a jab.
Abrahamsson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cole ducks under a wild hook from Abrahamsson.
A counter left hand to the body from Cole misses its target.#CL#
Cole clinches with his opponent.
Abrahamsson managing to block the knees to the body from Cole.
#TD#
Cole jumps guard.
#SUB2#
Abrahamsson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Cole is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Abrahamsson, into his guard. #REVR#
Grayson Cole overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole 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. #SUB2#
Abrahamsson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cole defends it easily.#T1##SU#
Cole gets to his feet - Abrahamsson follows without any prompting.
Some bone on bone action there as Cole checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #CL#
Cole moves into the clinch.
Abrahamsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Abrahamsson is trying to break the clinch but Cole is controlling him.
Cole goes for a takedown attempt but Abrahamsson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A solid leg kick lands there for Abrahamsson.
Abrahamsson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T2#
That kick from Abrahamsson tenderised Cole's leg. Cole is trying to keep his angry face on.
Abrahamsson tries a head kick but it misses.
Cole throws a quick counter head kick but Abrahamsson was just out of range.
Cole showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Abrahamsson.
Abrahamsson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Abrahamsson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cole is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Abrahamsson throws a right and a left that Cole avoids nicely.
Abrahamsson catches Cole with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Abrahamsson misses the jab.
Cole seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cole darts in looking for a takedown but Abrahamsson gets double underhooks and turns Cole into the cage.
Cole has Abrahamsson pushed against the cage.
Abrahamsson is trying to pull guard but Cole has him pressed against the cage.#T3#
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Cole tries to pull guard but Abrahamsson won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grayson Cole. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Abrahamsson lands a shoulder strike.
Cole wants to break free but Abrahamsson has control.
Cole is looking to take this one to the mat.
Abrahamsson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Abrahamsson working hard to break the clinch.
Abrahamsson throws a head punch that misses.
Cole wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Abrahamsson misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD#
Cole pulls guard successfully.
#SUB2#
Abrahamsson 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.
Cole keeping moving, preventing Abrahamsson from controlling successfully. #T4##SUB#
Cole is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Abrahamsson defends well.
Abrahamsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Cole is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Abrahamsson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Cole is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Abrahamsson, into his guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Abrahamsson working for a triangle but Cole defends it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sven Olle Abrahamsson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Abrahamsson 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 James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sven Olle Abrahamsson!
Grayson Cole spoke after the fight, saying 'Tonight didn’t go the way I wanted, and that’s part of the fight game. You win some, you lose some, but every time you step into that cage, you learn something. My opponent was the better man tonight, and I’ve got nothing but'. |
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Event:
FC25 - Tournament 0 R2
Date: Mar 14, 2025 |
#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Zetterberg. No joy for Maddox on that attempt.
Zetterberg slaps away a takedown attempt from Maddox, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Zetterberg definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Maddox dodges the punch combination from Zetterberg.
A punch combination from Zetterberg misses.
Zetterberg tries to clinch but Maddox moves out of range.
Maddox closes the distance and clinches up with Zetterberg, looking for a takedown. Maddox pushes Zetterberg against the cage but Zetterberg circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Zetterberg is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Maddox.
Emil Zetterberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oliver Maddox.
Maddox shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Zetterberg lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Zetterberg slaps away a takedown attempt from Maddox, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL#
Zetterberg darts in and clinches Maddox up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zetterberg leaning against his opponent.
Zetterberg swings wildly with an uppercut but Maddox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zetterberg working aggressively here.
#T1#
Still in the clinch, Zetterberg scores with a nice short uppercut.
Zetterberg lands a left hand.
Maddox takes a knee to the side of the body.
Maddox looks winded!
Maddox blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Zetterberg stalling against the cage.
Zetterberg works on Maddox's body with a couple of short punches.
Zetterberg scores with a shoulder strike.
Zetterberg fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zetterberg lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Maddox backwards.
Zetterberg unloads an enormous knee to the head! That's knocked Maddox out cold! Holy cow, it was almost as if it lifted Maddox off his feet!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Emil Zetterberg!
A victorious Emil Zetterberg 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:
Pitbull XXVIII
Date: Mar 10, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Tobias Bergman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Einar Kyrvänsyylä!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Lou da Vinci and Jorge Garcia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Bergman has closed the distance and engaged Kyrvänsyylä in a clinch.
#TD2#
Kyrvänsyylä pulls guard effortlessly.
Bergman stopping the sweep attempt from Kyrvänsyylä.
Bergman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kyrvänsyylä is keeping the position for now.
Bergman is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Kyrvänsyylä has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bergman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bergman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kyrvänsyylä is keeping the position for now.
Bergman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kyrvänsyylä looking for a sweep. Not yet Kyrvänsyylä, not yet.
Bergman wants to pass the guard but Kyrvänsyylä is keeping the position.
Bergman showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kyrvänsyylä is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bergman (0) vs (2) Kyrvänsyylä
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kyrvänsyylä is pressing down on Bergman's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bergman is holding on for now.
Bergman gets full guard.#T1##SUB#
Bergman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kyrvänsyylä doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kyrvänsyylä manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kyrvänsyylä stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bergman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bergman bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kyrvänsyylä's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bergman (2) vs (2) Kyrvänsyylä
Kyrvänsyylä 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.
Kyrvänsyylä keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Kyrvänsyylä looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Bergman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kyrvänsyylä has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bergman has managed to get both his arms back between Kyrvänsyylä's legs - danger averted.
Kyrvänsyylä looking for a sweep. Not yet Kyrvänsyylä, not yet.
Bergman wants to control from the top but Kyrvänsyylä keeps moving.
Bergman wants to pass the guard but Kyrvänsyylä is keeping the position.#SUB#
Bergman 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. #T2#
Bergman passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Bergman (5) vs (2) Kyrvänsyylä
Kyrvänsyylä gets back to half guard.
Kyrvänsyylä tries to roll over but Bergman keeps him under control.
Bergman works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bergman (8) vs (2) Kyrvänsyylä
Kyrvänsyylä is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kyrvänsyylä is squirming around, avoiding Bergman's attempts to control the action.
Bergman wants to take his opponent's back but Kyrvänsyylä doesn't allow it.
Bergman is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Kyrvänsyylä is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Bergman (11) vs (2) Kyrvänsyylä
Kyrvänsyylä can't escape the position.
#T3##SUB#
Bergman looking for the choke from the back.
Kyrvänsyylä is really stuck here.
#SUB#
Bergman is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Kyrvänsyylä defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Kyrvänsyylä tries to escape the position.
Bergman doesn't have the hooks in and Kyrvänsyylä manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bergman (11) vs (4) Kyrvänsyylä
Kyrvänsyylä tries to free his leg and advance position but Bergman is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Bergman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kyrvänsyylä gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kyrvänsyylä slips nicely into half guard.
Kyrvänsyylä tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bergman knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bergman works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kyrvänsyylä wants to pass the guard but Bergman is keeping the position.#T4##SUB#
Bergman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kyrvänsyylä wants to pass the guard but Bergman is keeping the position.
Bergman lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bergman (13) vs (4) Kyrvänsyylä
Kyrvänsyylä looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bergman is one step ahead there.
Bergman trying to control but Kyrvänsyylä is working from the bottom.
Kyrvänsyylä is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bergman (13) vs (6) Kyrvänsyylä#T5##SUB2#
Kyrvänsyylä wants to work for an arm triangle but Bergman is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bergman moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kyrvänsyylä tries to free his leg and advance position but Bergman is retaining full guard.
Kyrvänsyylä stopping the sweep attempt from Bergman.
Bergman keeping full guard, as Kyrvänsyylä tries to pass.
Kyrvänsyylä stands and throws Bergman's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Bergman (13) vs (9) Kyrvänsyylä
Bergman is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Kyrvänsyylä wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bergman, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Kyrvänsyylä tries for a kimura but Bergman is defending well.
Bergman manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T6#
The fighters are battling for position here. Bergman manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bergman lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bergman (15) vs (9) Kyrvänsyylä
Kyrvänsyylä looking for a sweep. Not yet Kyrvänsyylä, not yet.
Bergman pushes down on Kyrvänsyylä's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Kyrvänsyylä looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kyrvänsyylä is in trouble now - Bergman has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bergman (18) vs (9) Kyrvänsyylä
Bergman takes Kyrvänsyylä's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Kyrvänsyylä is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Bergman (21) vs (9) Kyrvänsyylä#SUB#
Bergman is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Kyrvänsyylä has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Kyrvänsyylä showing good submission defense here.
#SUB#
Bergman looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Kyrvänsyylä taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tobias Bergman!
Tobias Bergman took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title. |
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Event:
DMMA 400: McIntyre v Puff
Date: Mar 09, 2025 |
#R1#
Sabel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little feinted left hand from Gordon on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sabel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sabel tries to bum rush Gordon with a series of wild strikes but Gordon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sabel throws a lazy uppercut
and Gordon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sabel misses with a right hand
and Gordon counters with a stiff right hand.
Sabel misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sabel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Good exchange - Sabel coming out on top.#T1#
Sabel connects with a single shot there.
Sabel rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gordon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gordon misses with a takedown attempt - Sabel sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Left hook, right uppercut from Sabel.
Sabel uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Zacharias Sabel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gordon walks into a straight right hand from Sabel.
Some wild striking there from Sabel.
Gordon changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sabel 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.#T2#
Sabel looks to land a left hand but Gordon moved out of range nicely.
Sabel throws a jab but it's blocked by Gordon.
As Sabel tries to get set, Gordon tries to push him back and clinch up but Sabel manages to avoid the attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sabel. Gordon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gordon tries to counter by clinching up but Sabel breaks away and moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sabel lands a nice looking body shot.
Sabel misses with a straight left.
Gordon avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gordon wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Sabel falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gordon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Sabel jabs at Gordon's body.
Sabel throws a lazy uppercut
and Gordon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gordon slips a jab and a cross from Sabel.
Sabel lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sabel swinging wildly here.
Gordon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gordon throws an off balance right hand
and Sabel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sabel scores with a hook.
Sabel throws an overhand right that lands on Gordon's shoulder, as Gordon tries to avoid the shot. #T4#
Sabel misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gordon seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Gordon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sabel.
Sabel throws an overhand right that lands on Gordon's shoulder, as Gordon tries to avoid the shot.
Gordon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gordon drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sabel sprawls and moves away.
We've been told by Gordon's head coaches at Soul Supremacy Rio that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Sabel moves into the clinch successfully.
Sabel scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sabel struggles to land a body shot inside as Gordon controls his hands.
Sabel lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Gordon.
Gordon is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Sabel lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right hand to the body from Gordon.
Gordon misses with some punches.
Gordon blocks an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zacharias Sabel dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Sabel misses with a looping left.
Sabel throws a good cross that connects.
Sabel fails to land with a series of punches.
Sabel cracks Gordon with an open hand slap.
Sabel throws a big shot that misses.
Gordon seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Sabel throws a lazy uppercut
and Gordon counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sabel thinking.
Gordon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gordon is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Sabel.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sabel throws a right hand that misses
#TD#
and Gordon counters with a single leg into guard. Sabel didn't expect that.
Gordon distracts Sabel with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sabel keeping moving, preventing Gordon from controlling successfully.
Gordon makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T1##SUB2#
Sabel working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gordon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gordon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gordon passes easily into side control. Nice work.
You can see the frustration on Sabel's face as Gordon controls the position.
Sabel takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Sabel tries to buck Gordon off but Gordon is having none of it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sabel can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gordon lands a decent elbow from side control.
Gordon is chipping away with strikes.
Gordon working the head and body with strikes.
Gordon lands an elbow. #T2#
Gordon trying to control the position but Sabel is working away.
Gordon 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.
Sabel is trying to control Gordon's posture but Gordon avoids it.
Gordon working the head with strikes.
Gordon connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Sabel some visible discomfort.
Gordon scores with a couple of short elbows.
Gordon will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gordon landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gordon working the ground and pound from side control.
Sabel tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sabel struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sabel is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Sabel's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3#
Sabel is looking for a sweep.
Gordon scores with punches from side control.
Gordon trying to control the action but Sabel is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Sabel's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gordon taking a breather here.
Gordon trying to control the position but Sabel is working away.
Check out the look on Gordon's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Gordon lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Gordon scores with a couple of short elbows.#T4#
Gordon landing strikes.
Sabel is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Sabel wants to control but Gordon postures up.
Sabel takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Gordon is putting a hurting on Sabel here, landing some big shots from side control.
Gordon scoring with punches and elbows.
Sabel trying to control but Gordon flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sabel is in bad spot here.
Sabel is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Gordon gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Gordon gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Gordon lands an elbow to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Noah Gordon dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Sabel lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sabel throws a jab when Gordon was well out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Gordon on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sabel throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zacharias Sabel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Sabel rushes Gordon and presses him up against the cage.
Sabel throws a head punch that misses.
Gordon misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gordon drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sabel gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Sabel throws a head punch that misses.
Sabel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sabel working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T1#
Gordon is trying to drag Sabel to the mat but Sabel just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Sabel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gordon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sabel backwards.
Gordon tries to stall but Sabel uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Gordon changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sabel fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Noah Gordon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sabel tries to bum rush Gordon with a series of wild strikes but Gordon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Left hook, right uppercut from Sabel.
Gordon looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CL#
Gordon takes the fight into the clinch.
Gordon wants a takedown.
Sabel prevents the takedown attempt.
#T2#
Gordon prevents a body shot from Sabel.
Sabel lands a hook that snaps the head of Gordon backwards.
Sabel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sabel working aggressively here.
Sabel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zacharias Sabel seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gordon lands a hook that snaps the head of Sabel backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gordon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Sabel lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gordon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gordon.
Sabel tries to stall but Gordon uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Sabel letting Gordon take a breather here.
A short right from Gordon on the inside.
Sabel swings wildly with an uppercut but Gordon uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Gordon has hold of one of Sabel's legs. Sabel is fighting the takedown attempt but Gordon gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#T3#
Gordon working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sabel's head.
Gordon is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Gordon scoring with punches to the head and body.
Gordon is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gordon wants to control from the top but Sabel keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gordon makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Sabel working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gordon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gordon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Sabel looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Gordon has picked Sabel up and slammed him! Sabel can't keep hold of the triangle and Gordon manages to pass to side control!
Gordon is looking to take a break and control but Sabel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gordon working the head and body with strikes. #T4#
Sabel struggling a bit here.
Gordon working the ground and pound.
Gordon lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Sabel tries to improve position but can't.
Gordon scoring with punches and elbows.
Sabel taking a bit of punishment here - Gordon scoring with strikes.
Sabel on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Gordon landing a few strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gordon is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Gordon landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Noah Gordon.
I think Gordon has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa J�rvil�inen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurstr�m scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Noah Gordon! |
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Event:
FCL 78 - Sitsongrit vs Ridley
Date: Mar 08, 2025 |
#R1#
A good leg kick by Eklund.
Eklund scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sweet doesn't seem bothered though.
Sweet fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Eklund lands with a kick to the temple. Sweet shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CUT2#It looks like Ricky Sweet has been cut.
Eklund with a nice cross.
Eklund moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Eklund misses with the combination.
Sweet seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Sweet shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Eklund as he avoids it easily.
Eklund throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sweet.
Sweet seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#TD2#
Eklund scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Eklund swings around for an armbar but Sweet sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Eklund's guard.
Eklund managing to control the position. #SUB2#
Eklund has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sweet can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sweet makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T1#
Eklund is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Eklund is trying to control the position but Sweet postures up.
Eklund controlling the position.
Eklund is trying to control the position but Sweet postures up.
Eklund pulls Sweet in to control the position.
Sweet trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sweet controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Eklund trying to control the position here.
Sweet preventing the sweep. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Eklund had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sweet defends it easily.#SUB2#
Eklund is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Eklund avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Eklund has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sweet can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sweet preventing the sweep.
Eklund preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Eklund working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sweet doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sweet manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sweet looking to sit in guard and control but Eklund gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Eklund wants to control from the top but Sweet keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Sweet is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Eklund pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sweet is keeping the position for now.
Eklund trying to control the position from guard on top but Sweet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Eklund slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sweet on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sweet tries to get out of the position.
Eklund trying to control the position from guard on top but Sweet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Eklund wants to pass the guard but Sweet is keeping the position.
Eklund engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SU2#
Eklund stands up from Sweet's guard - Eklund perhaps looking for a knockout.
Eklund moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sweet shoots in looking for a takedown. Eklund tries to sprawl out of it but Sweet keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Eklund manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hugo Eklund dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ricky Sweet's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Eklund misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hugo Eklund seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sweet walks forward, straight into a front kick from Eklund.
Sweet slips under a jab.
Eklund pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sweet looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Eklund thuds his shin into the meat of Sweet's side.
Eklund lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sweet steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Eklund.
Sweet blocks a jab.
Sweet drops down looking for a counter takedown but Eklund sprawls and moves away.
Eklund scoring well with a low kick there.
Eklund swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sweet counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice defenses there by Sweet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sweet takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Eklund darts in looking for a takedown but Sweet gets double underhooks and turns Eklund into the cage.
Eklund lands a leg kick that knocks Sweet off balance momentarily.
A good leg kick by Eklund.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sweet fails with a takedown attempt.
Eklund follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.#T1#
Eklund feints and then cracks Sweet's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sweet down.
Eklund misses with a kick to the body.
Eklund throws a head kick that half lands.
Eklund throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Sweet blocks a head kick by Eklund.
Eklund goes for a double leg but Sweet avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sweet continues to drive forward.
Hugo Eklund seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Eklund lands a front kick.
Eklund delivers a nice body kick.
Eklund has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A solid body kick from Eklund. #TD2#
Eklund gets the takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Eklund controlling the position from side mount. #T2##SUB2#
Eklund goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Sweet rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Eklund's guard! Nice work there by Sweet!
Eklund seems keen to control Sweet's posture.
Sweet throwing strikes from guard but Eklund blocks nicely.
Eklund pulls Sweet in to control the position.
Sweet's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Eklund controlling Sweet's posture. #T3#
Eklund trying to keep a closed guard but Sweet is proving a slippery customer.
Eklund is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Sweet throws a big elbow that misses.
Sweet postures up.
Sweet missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Eklund looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Eklund looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Eklund has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sweet can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sweet throwing strikes from guard but Eklund blocks nicely.
Sweet postures up.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Eklund is pulling down on Sweet's head. It's preventing any offense from Sweet, at least for the moment.
Eklund not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Sweet throws a big right hand that misses.
Eklund managing to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sweet is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sweet has a takedown stuffed.
Sweet tries for a takedown but Eklund circles away easily
and Eklund counters with a head kick. That will keep Sweet thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Sweet. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sweet shoots in but no luck this time.
Eklund misses with a looping left.
Sweet changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Eklund tries to avoid it but Sweet manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Eklund to the ground. Eklund escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Eklund looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Eklund throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Eklund lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sweet circles away quickly and effectively.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hugo Eklund showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ricky Sweet's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Eklund shoots in but Sweet avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Eklund lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sweet ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sweet moves out of range of the strikes.
Sweet showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Eklund.
Eklund throws a front kick that sends Sweet stumbling back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body kick there by Eklund.
Ricky Sweet is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sweet goes for a double leg but Eklund avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Eklund continues to drive forward.
Eklund fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sweet is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sweet changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Eklund fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Sweet. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A lazy left from Eklund finds it's target.#T1#
Sweet tries for a takedown but Eklund sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Eklund throws a leg kick which misses Sweet's front leg but catches the back leg as Sweet tries to avoid it.
Eklund has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Sweet shoots in but no luck this time.
Eklund is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Eklund tries to bum rush Sweet with a series of wild strikes but Sweet uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sweet dives in and grabs Eklund's left leg, looking for a takedown. Eklund pushes down on Sweet's head and hops out.
Eklund misses with an uppercut. Sweet saw that one coming.
Eklund throws a series of punches but Sweet moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Sweet.
Eklund lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sweet's sensitive parts.
Eklund lands with a slapping head kick.
Eklund throws a head kick that misses.
Sweet seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Eklund throws a looping overhand right but Sweet ducks down to avoid it.
Sweet closes this distance looking for a takedown but Eklund circles away.#T2#
Eklund throws a head kick but Sweet moves out of range.
Sweet feinted with a counter takedown.
Eklund throws a leg kick which misses Sweet's front leg but catches the back leg as Sweet tries to avoid it.
Eklund throws a right hand that Sweet ducks under and follows up with a left that Sweet also avoids with ease.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sweet throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sweet takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sweet or perhaps it was just good defense by Eklund, which made it look bad.
Sweet has a takedown stuffed.
Eklund appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sweet tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#TD2#
Eklund drives through with a takedown into guard. #SU2#
Eklund gets to his feet. Sweet looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T3##TD2#
Sweet tries to sprawl but Eklund drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Eklund wants to control but Sweet is keeping him busy.
Eklund wants to free his trapped foot but Sweet is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Eklund trying to control from half guard but Sweet is working away.
Eklund trying to pass the guard but Sweet defending well. #SUB2#
Eklund is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Eklund is pressing down on Sweet's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sweet is holding on for now. #T4#
Eklund passes the guard and advances to mount!
Eklund can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sweet is looking to escape.
Ricky Sweet has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Eklund is working for a guillotine from mount but Sweet frees his head quite easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hugo Eklund comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Eklund 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 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hugo Eklund! |
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Event:
The 408 - (205) R4
Date: Mar 07, 2025 |
#R1#
Eriksson throws a nice looking combination but Nakamura bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Eriksson misses with a body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nakamura.
Eriksson scores with a shot to the body.
Eriksson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Eriksson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nakamura misses with a straight left.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Nakamura.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nakamura. Eriksson does a little dance to reset his feet.
A punch combination from Eriksson misses.
Nakamura thumps Eriksson with a low kick.
Nakamura lands the left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nakamura throws a lazy right hand but Eriksson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nakamura defending well as Eriksson loads up on a big left hand.
Eriksson throws a series of punches but Nakamura avoids them all with ease.
Nakamura lands a leg kick that knocks Eriksson off balance momentarily.
Nakamura takes a swing at Eriksson's ribcage but misses.
Nakamura connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Eriksson throws a lazy uppercut
and Nakamura counters with an inside leg kick.
Eriksson tries to bum rush Nakamura with a series of wild strikes but Nakamura uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nakamura avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Nakamura misses with a hook. Eriksson ducked under it nicely.
Nakamura throws a head kick that half lands.
Eriksson throws a hook to the side of Nakamura's head but Nakamura sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nakamura throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Nice straight punches there by Eriksson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Eriksson.
Nakamura throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Eriksson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nakamura's hands.
Eriksson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#ROC#Eriksson is rocked!
Eriksson ducks into an uppercut from Nakamura and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Masato Nakamura! |
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