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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
MMA Hype -51-
Date: Apr 16, 2025 |
#R1#
Goransson shoots and misses #TD2#
and Reilly counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Reilly controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Goransson looking for a guillotine here but Reilly defends easily.
Goransson really is a fat lump.
Reilly trying to control but Goransson is working from the bottom.
Reilly tries to free his leg and advance position but Goransson is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goransson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Reilly landing some decent shots from guard.
Reilly really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Goransson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Goransson is wriggling around but Reilly manages to pass to half guard.
Goransson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Reilly takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Reilly lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Goransson is looking to improve his position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Reilly lands a nice short elbow.#SUB#
Goransson looking for submissions off his back.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Reilly lands a nice short elbow.#T2#
Reilly is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Reilly looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Goransson is not content to let Reilly control the position.
Goransson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Reilly with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Reilly winds up and cracks Goransson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Reilly seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T3#
Reilly looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Reilly lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Reilly lands with a punch from half guard.
Reilly working the head and body with strikes.
Nice strikes from Reilly there.
Goransson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goransson has hold of Reilly's hands but Reilly slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Reilly looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Goransson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Reilly lands a nice short elbow.
Reilly is pressing down on Goransson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Goransson is holding on for now. #SUB#
Goransson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Reilly connects with a nice short shot to Goransson's temple. #T4#
Reilly looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Goransson wants to get back to his feet.
Reilly scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reilly landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Goransson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Reilly looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Goransson wants to get back to full guard.
Goransson pushes Reilly off looking to stand but Reilly dives back in and keeps control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goransson has hold of Reilly's hands but Reilly slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mauricio Reilly dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Reilly scores with a nice right hand.
Goransson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A jab from Reilly finds it's way through Goransson's defenses.
Yngwie Goransson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goransson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Reilly lands a jab to the nose.
Goransson lands an overhand right.
Goransson throws a body shot but no joy.
Goransson tries for a takedown but Reilly sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Reilly bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Goransson's head backwards.#CL#
Goransson clinches.
Reilly has Goransson pressed against the cage.
A short left from Reilly.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reilly lands a shoulder strike. #TD2#
Reilly pulls guard successfully.
Reilly has a closed guard, preventing Goransson from standing up.
Reilly not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Reilly throws a nice elbow from the bottom.#T1#
Reilly not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Goransson stands and throws Reilly's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB#
Goransson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Reilly, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Goransson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
You can see the frustration on Reilly's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Reilly is looking to regain half guard here but Goransson keeps moving and retains side control.
Goransson trying to control the position but Reilly is working away. #SUB#
Goransson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T2##SUB#
Goransson is trying to get an arm triangle but Reilly is defending well.
Reilly tries to improve position but can't.
Goransson passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Reilly!
Reilly working to try and regain half guard.
Goransson misses with a head shot.
Goransson wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #SUB#
Goransson goes for an armbar but he's not got it� Reilly turns into him and now he's in Goransson's guard.
Reilly lands a couple of digs.#T3#
Reilly distracts Goransson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Reilly must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Reilly wants to control from the top but Goransson keeps moving.
Reilly chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Goransson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Reilly chips away with some ground and pound.
Reilly sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T4#
Reilly trying to control but Goransson is working from the bottom.
Reilly lands a couple of digs.#SUB#
Goransson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Reilly working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Goransson's head.
Reilly with a nice head shot there.
Reilly trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Reilly is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mauricio Reilly showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Reilly lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Reilly is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Reilly lands a nice shot to the body.
Reilly scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Yngwie Goransson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Goransson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Reilly scores with a nice strike.#TD2#
Reilly scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Goransson tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reilly can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Goransson is looking to escape.
Goransson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Reilly working the head and body with strikes.
Reilly landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Reilly performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T1#
Goransson wants to improve his position but Reilly is controlling well.
Goransson taking some punishment here, with Reilly in his half guard.
Reilly drops an elbow to the side of Goransson's head.
Reilly is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Reilly is trying to control the action in half guard but Goransson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Goransson is trying to stand up here but Reilly is controlling him well.
Goransson moves into full guard.
Reilly trying to control but Goransson is working from the bottom. #T2#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Reilly's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Reilly preventing the sweep.
Reilly chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Goransson is looking for a triangle here but Reilly uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Reilly working the ground and pound from side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Reilly has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Reilly sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Reilly has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Reilly prevents Goransson from getting the reversal.
Reilly lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Goransson is desperately trying to improve his position but Reilly has a good base and remains in mount.
Goransson taking shots to the head.
Reilly controlling from the full mount.
Reilly is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Goransson can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Reilly looking to control and managing it successfully. #T4#
Goransson working to try and regain half guard.
Reilly working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Reilly with shots to the head and body - Goransson looks very uncomfortable down there.
Reilly working Goransson over with strikes here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reilly unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Goransson wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Reilly celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mauricio Reilly! |
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Event:
SSG 412 Banner vs Ozymandias
Date: Apr 13, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 15 losses; Excalam Black! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 20 losses; Krister Soderberg!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Daniel Cesar and Luis Engracia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Soderberg tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Soderberg looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Soderberg dives in for a single leg takedown but Black sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL#
Black has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
Soderberg has hold of one of Black's legs. Black is fighting the takedown attempt but Soderberg gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Black (0) vs (2) Soderberg#SUB#
Soderberg got a little sloppy there for a moment and Black has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Soderberg has managed to get both his arms back between Black's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Soderberg is looking to pass into half guard but Black pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Black is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Black (2) vs (2) Soderberg
Black preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Black got a little sloppy there for a moment and Soderberg has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Black has managed to get both his arms back between Soderberg's legs - danger averted.
Black pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Soderberg is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Soderberg is looking for a triangle but Black pushes his legs off easily.
Soderberg 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.#T1#
Black pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Soderberg is keeping the position for now.
Soderberg looking to control.
Black looking to pass the guard.
Soderberg wants to sweep but no luck.
Black is pushing down on Soderberg's leg trying to pass to half guard. Soderberg is fighting to maintain full guard but Black has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Black is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Soderberg is just riding it out for now. Black eventually gives up the hold.
Black wants to control but Soderberg is keeping him busy. #T2#
Soderberg makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Soderberg.
Black trying to control but Soderberg is working from the bottom.
Black slips nicely into half guard.
Black is pressing down on Soderberg's thigh, looking to free his foot. Soderberg is holding on for now. #SUB#
Black is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Soderberg tries to roll over but Black keeps him under control.#SUB#
Soderberg is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Black has latched onto it... Big trouble! Black pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Soderberg is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Black!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Excalam Black!
A relieved looking Excalam Black 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 09, 2025 |
#R1#
Longdong slaps away a takedown attempt from Riekkinen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Longdong with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A slow jab from Longdong misses its intended target.
Riekkinen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Longdong throws the left hand but Riekkinen avoids the punch easily.
Riekkinen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rock Longdong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raafael Riekkinen.
Longdong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Riekkinen.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Riekkinen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riekkinen misses with a takedown attempt
and Longdong makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Longdong jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Longdong looks to land a left hand but Riekkinen moved out of range nicely.#TD2#
Riekkinen changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Longdong looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#T1##SUB2#
Riekkinen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Riekkinen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Longdong, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Riekkinen has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Longdong is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Riekkinen yanks on the arm and Longdong is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Riekkinen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Raafael Riekkinen!
After winning the bout, Raafael Riekkinen 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:
SSG 409 Borgia vs Hlervu
Date: Mar 30, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 11 losses; Harry Kim! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 19 losses; Krister Soderberg!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Soderberg shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kim defends it nicely.
Soderberg shoots in for a takedown but Kim shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kim 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.
Soderberg shoots for a double leg takedown but Kim sprawls well. He's pushed Soderberg's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Harry Kim has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Krister Soderberg.
Soderberg shoots in for a takedown but Kim shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Krister Soderberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Soderberg shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kim defends it nicely.
Kim half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Soderberg shoots for a double leg takedown but Kim sprawls well. He's pushed Soderberg's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kim drops down looking for a counter takedown but Soderberg sprawls and moves away.#TD#
Kim closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Soderberg quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kim (2) vs (0) Soderberg
Soderberg wants to get back to full guard.
Soderberg keeps trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kim keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Soderberg has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#T1#
Soderberg wants to get back to full guard.
Soderberg trying to hold on to Kim's head to control him but Kim postures up.
Soderberg is looking to improve his position.
Soderberg makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Soderberg.
Kim sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kim wants to pass the guard but Soderberg is keeping the position.#T2#
Kim is pushing down on Soderberg's leg trying to pass to half guard. Soderberg is fighting to maintain full guard but Kim has managed to sneak the leg through.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Soderberg wants to control but Kim is keeping busy.
Kim perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Soderberg is holding on to half guard well.
Kim perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Soderberg is looking to control Kim's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Soderberg avoid being mounted?
Soderberg wants to get back to full guard.
Kim is pressing down on Soderberg's thigh, looking to free his foot. Soderberg is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Soderberg is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kim pulls his head out easily. #T3#
Soderberg has a hand on Kim's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Kim takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Kim (5) vs (0) Soderberg
Kim controlling from the full mount.
Kim wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Soderberg can't escape the position.
Soderberg tries to hold on but Kim postures up.
Soderberg is looking to get to half guard.
Soderberg is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T4#
Soderberg is trying desperately to improve position.
Kim controlling the position easily from mount.
Soderberg is looking to improve his position but Kim isn't that keen on the idea.
Soderberg wants to control but Kim is having none of it.
Kim takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kim'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.
Soderberg is looking to get to half guard.
Soderberg tries to hold on but Kim pushes him away. #T5#
Soderberg is squirming around, avoiding Kim's attempts to control the action.
Soderberg sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Kim content to control rather than advance.
Soderberg trying to control from the bottom.
Soderberg tries to get to full guard but Kim has control of the leg.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Soderberg is positioning himself well to prevent Kim advancing to mount.
Soderberg trying to control but Kim postures up.
#T6#
Soderberg is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kim content to control rather than advance.
Soderberg controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Soderberg wants to sweep but Kim has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kim (8) vs (0) Soderberg#T7#
Soderberg is being controlled here.
Kim working away.
Soderberg tries to control but Kim manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Kim (11) vs (0) Soderberg
Soderberg is trying to break free.
Soderberg looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Kim has good solid back control here. #SUB#
Kim has his arm under Soderberg's chin here. Game over son! Kim squeezes tightly and Soderberg is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Harry Kim!
A victorious Harry Kim 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 25, 2025 |
#R1#
Brandt lands an overhand right.
Brandt has been working on his boxing with his coaches at KO MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Riekkinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brandt.
Riekkinen with the counter takedown but Brandt avoids it easily.
Brandt missing with a left hand there. Riekkinen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #TD2#
Riekkinen closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Brandt's guard.
Riekkinen tries to free his leg and advance position but Brandt is retaining full guard.
Riekkinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Brandt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Riekkinen drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Riekkinen as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Brandt screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Riekkinen! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Raafael Riekkinen!
A victorious Raafael Riekkinen 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:
SSG 406 Gomes vs Makarov
Date: Mar 23, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 30 losses; John Doe! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 18 losses; Krister Soderberg!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Seu Braga and Alexandre Firmino.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Soderberg shoots in for a takedown but Doe shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Soderberg keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Soderberg displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Doe.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Doe.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Doe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Soderberg darts in looking for a takedown but Doe gets double underhooks and turns Soderberg into the cage.
Doe closes the distance and clinches up with Soderberg, looking for a takedown. Doe pushes Soderberg against the cage but Soderberg circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL#
Doe has taken the fight to the clinch.
Doe is trying to drag Soderberg to the mat but Soderberg just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Doe drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Soderberg has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Doe regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Doe (0) vs (2) Soderberg#T1#
Soderberg's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Let's hope that Soderberg has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Soderberg tries to free his leg and advance position but Doe is retaining full guard.
Soderberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Doe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Soderberg sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
Soderberg tries to free his leg and advance position but Doe is retaining full guard.
Doe pulls Soderberg in to control the position.
Doe is trying to control the position but Soderberg postures up.
Doe has control of Soderberg's left arm, preventing Soderberg from doing any damage.
Soderberg looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Soderberg slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Doe manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Soderberg manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Doe (2) vs (2) Soderberg
Soderberg looking to control but Doe passes into half guard.
Doe prevents Soderberg from improving his position.
Soderberg keeping control of the position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Doe in particular looking to stall.#T4#
Soderberg wants to get back to full guard.
Soderberg trying to control from the bottom.
Soderberg moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Soderberg not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Soderberg trying to control the position here.
Soderberg is trying to control the position but Doe postures up.
Soderberg is adopting a defensive guard.
Soderberg wants to sweep but no luck.
Soderberg is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T5##SUB2#
Soderberg is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Soderberg is controlling Doe's posture.
Doe tries to free his leg and advance position but Soderberg is retaining full guard.
Doe wants to control from the top but Soderberg keeps moving. #SUB2#
Doe got a little sloppy there for a moment and Soderberg has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Doe has managed to get both his arms back between Soderberg's legs - danger averted.
Doe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Soderberg swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Doe's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T6#
Soderberg has Doe pulled in close to control his posture.
Doe trying to control but Soderberg is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Soderberg has his foot on Doe's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Doe works his way back into a safe position though.
Doe sitting in guard here, content to control.
Soderberg not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Doe trying to control the position from guard on top but Soderberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Our spies down at at Ruttos gym inform us that Soderberg has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Doe avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T7#
Soderberg has his hands on Doe's head, controlling the position.
Doe stopping the sweep attempt from Soderberg.
Soderberg trying to control the position.
Doe tries to free his leg and advance position but Soderberg is retaining full guard.
Soderberg keeping moving, preventing Doe from controlling successfully.
Doe wants to pass the guard but Soderberg is keeping the position.#T8#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Soderberg is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Doe (2) vs (4) Soderberg
Soderberg slips nicely into half guard.
Well, if Soderberg 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.
Doe is not content to let Soderberg control the position.
Soderberg trying to advance position but Doe counters by regaining guard.
Soderberg wants to control from the top but Doe keeps moving. #T9#
Soderberg is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Soderberg looking to sit in guard and control but Doe gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Doe (4) vs (4) Soderberg#SUB2#
Soderberg looking for a guillotine here but Doe defends easily.
Soderberg has control of Doe's left arm, preventing Doe from doing any damage.
Doe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Soderberg swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Soderberg managing to control the position. #T10#
Doe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Soderberg wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Doe not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Soderberg tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Soderberg working a defensive guard here.
Soderberg is trying to hold Doe in close to prevent damage but Doe has managed to pass into half guard.
#T11#
Soderberg trying to control but Doe postures up.
Doe works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Doe (7) vs (4) Soderberg
Soderberg tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Doe trying to control but Soderberg is having none of it.
Soderberg keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Doe wants to control the pace but Soderberg is squirming around nicely.
Soderberg is trying to escape the mount.
#T12#
Soderberg keeps trying to improve his position.
Soderberg is still trying to improve position.
Doe controlling his opponent.
Soderberg is trying desperately to improve position.
Soderberg is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T13#
Soderberg slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Doe is looking to advance position but Soderberg won't allow it.
Soderberg is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Soderberg is looking for a sweep. Doe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Doe stalling.
Soderberg wants to get back to full guard.
Doe trying to control the action but Soderberg is working from the bottom. #T14##SUB2#
Soderberg with the active half guard here but Doe passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Doe (10) vs (4) Soderberg
Doe trying to control the action but Soderberg is working from the bottom.
Soderberg is trying to get back to half guard.
Soderberg can't do much from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A lull in the action here.
Soderberg is looking for a sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Doe takes the fight on points by 10 to 4.
John Doe decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Apex Series 4
Date: Mar 22, 2025 |
#R1#
The fighters circling - Gomi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Baumgartner tries to clinch there but Gomi circles away.
A jab from Gomi finds it's way through Baumgartner's defenses.
Gomi seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Baumgartner closes the distance but Gomi moves to the side
and Gomi counters with a straight right hand.
Baumgartner closes the distance looking to clinch #KD#
and Gomi counters with a big 3 punch combo that drops Baumgartner on his ass! Baumgartner wobbles back to his feet half way through the count and though looking a bit dazed, the referee is going to allow the fight to continue!#ROC#Baumgartner is rocked!
Baumgartner glances at the clock... BAM! Gomi nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Baumgartner crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Baumgartner is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Takanori Gomi! |
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Event:
SSG 403 Gracias vs Maximus
Date: Mar 09, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 75 wins and 43 losses; Ricky Clubber! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 18 losses; Krister Soderberg!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Soderberg shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Clubber defends it nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL#
Clubber closes the distance and pushes Soderberg back into the cage.
Clubber drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Soderberg gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Clubber is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Soderberg gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD#
Clubber has picked Soderberg up - he's going for a ride! Clubber dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Clubber (2) vs (0) Soderberg
The fighters are battling for position here. Soderberg manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soderberg is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Soderberg wants to control but Clubber passes easily into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clubber with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T1#
Soderberg is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Soderberg has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Clubber is working away from the top position though.
Soderberg is looking to improve his position.
Clubber not doing much here.
Soderberg is pressing down on Clubber's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Soderberg has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Clubber has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Clubber (5) vs (0) Soderberg
Clubber tries to advance to mount but Soderberg denies him.
We've been hearing good reports from Clubber's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Soderberg is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Soderberg trying his best to control but Clubber has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Clubber (7) vs (0) Soderberg
Clubber controlling from the full mount.
Clubber prevents Soderberg from getting the reversal.
Soderberg gets back to half guard.
Clubber will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Clubber takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Clubber has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Clubber is thwarting Soderberg's attempts to control the position.
Soderberg is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Soderberg trying to control but Clubber postures up.
Clubber content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Soderberg is looking to improve his position.
Soderberg is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Clubber's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Clubber's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Clubber (7) vs (4) Soderberg
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Soderberg doesn't have the hooks in and Clubber manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Clubber (9) vs (4) Soderberg
Soderberg looking to control.
Our spies down at at Ruttos gym inform us that Soderberg has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Soderberg wants to sweep but no luck.
Soderberg wants to control the position but Clubber says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Soderberg manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T4#
Clubber sitting in guard here, content to control.
Soderberg trying to keep a closed guard but Clubber is proving a slippery customer.
Soderberg looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Soderberg looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Clubber passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Clubber (12) vs (4) Soderberg
Soderberg is trying to improve his position.
Soderberg keeps trying to improve his position.
Soderberg trying to control but Clubber flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Clubber (15) vs (4) Soderberg
Clubber controls the position.#T5#
Clubber gets his hands free as Soderberg looks to control.
Soderberg is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Clubber is staying active.
Clubber is trying to stick to Soderberg's back but Soderberg is turning into Clubber. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Clubber's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Soderberg. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Clubber (15) vs (6) Soderberg
Soderberg trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Soderberg looking to sit in guard and control but Clubber gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Clubber (17) vs (6) Soderberg
Clubber won't allow Soderberg to sweep him here.
Clubber passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Clubber (20) vs (6) Soderberg
Soderberg is looking for a sweep.#T6#
Soderberg is trying to work for a sweep but Clubber has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Clubber (22) vs (6) Soderberg
Soderberg wants to control but Clubber is having none of it.
Soderberg is wriggling around trying to escape.
Soderberg wants to control but Clubber is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clubber looking to control and managing it successfully.
Soderberg is desperately trying to improve his position but Clubber has a good base and remains in mount.
Soderberg tries to hold on but Clubber pushes him away.
Clubber seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Soderberg is holding on tight.
Clubber prevents Soderberg from getting the reversal.#T7#
Clubber takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Soderberg is desperately trying to improve his position but Clubber has a good base and remains in mount.
Soderberg is just holding on here. Clubber manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Clubber (25) vs (6) Soderberg
Clubber is riding his opponent, not letting Soderberg buck him off.
Soderberg is trying to break free.
#T8#
Clubber is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Soderberg wants to control his opponent's hands but Clubber gets his hands free.
Soderberg manages to reverse the position and now he's in Clubber's guard. Nice work there by Soderberg.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Clubber (25) vs (8) Soderberg
Soderberg trying to control but Clubber is working from the bottom.
Clubber trying to keep a closed guard but Soderberg is proving a slippery customer.
Soderberg wants to control from the top but Clubber keeps moving.
Clubber 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: Clubber (27) vs (8) Soderberg
Clubber with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T9#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Clubber.
Soderberg wants to improve his position but Clubber is controlling well.
Clubber not doing much here.
Clubber passes into side control, despite Soderberg's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Clubber (30) vs (8) Soderberg
Clubber working away.
Clubber controlling from side mount.
Soderberg tries to improve position but can't. #T10#
Soderberg trying to remain calm as Clubber controls from the top position.
Clubber has control of an arm but Soderberg manages to advance to Clubber's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Clubber (30) vs (12) Soderberg#SUB2#
Soderberg has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Clubber has freed his hand and lives to survive another� well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB2#
Soderberg looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB2#
Soderberg looking for the choke from the back. #T11##SUB2#
Clubber is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Clubber rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Clubber controlling the position for now.
Clubber is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Clubber trying to hold on to Soderberg's head to control him but Soderberg postures up.
#SUB2#
Soderberg is looking for a kimura but Clubber is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Soderberg to get the leverage. #T12#
Clubber is looking for a sweep. Soderberg is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Clubber won't allow Soderberg to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Soderberg is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Soderberg is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Clubber has his hands clasped together around Soderberg's back. He's all about the action.
Soderberg trying to control from half guard but Clubber is working away. #T13##SUB2#
Soderberg is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Soderberg is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Clubber sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Soderberg is trying for a kimura here. Clubber looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Soderberg wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Krister Soderberg!
Krister Soderberg thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
MMA Hype -40-
Date: Mar 08, 2025 |
#R1##CL#
Goransson darts in and clinches Capot up against the cage.
Capot prevents a body shot from Goransson.
Goransson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Goransson is trying to stall.
#TD#
Goransson pulls guard successfully.
Capot content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Goransson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Capot controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Capot looking to sit in guard and control but Goransson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Capot looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Capot wants to sweep here but Goransson controlling him for the moment.
Goransson looking to pass the guard. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Goransson wants to stand and escape but instead Capot has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Capot forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Goransson looking for subs from the bottom but Capot mounts him!
Goransson stops Capot from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Capot can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Goransson is looking to escape.
Capot controlling the pace for now. #T3#
Capot wants to control the pace but Goransson is squirming around nicely.
Capot tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Goransson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Goransson has given up his back here. Will Capot look for the submission or keep pounding away?
#SUB2#
Capot looking for the choke from the back. #SUB2#
Capot working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Goransson is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Capot has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Goransson taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Frank Capot!
After winning the bout, Frank Capot 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 05, 2025 |
#R1##CL2#
Riekkinen gets tackled into the cage by Laurel. Laurel maintains the clinch.
Laurel comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#It looks like Raafael Riekkinen has been cut.#TD2#
Laurel successfully pulls guard.
Riekkinen trying to control but Laurel is working from the bottom. #SU#
Laurel is working an open guard so Riekkinen takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Riekkinen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Laurel swivels and escapes.#CL2#
Laurel closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Laurel lands an elbow just above Riekkinen 's eye.
Laurel is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Riekkinen is defending well for now.
Laurel tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Riekkinen avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laurel is stalling here.
Laurel trying to land knees to the body.
Riekkinen is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Laurel is defending well.
Laurel is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#T1#
Laurel lands a damaging elbow.
Laurel has Riekkinen pushed against the cage.
Laurel slowing the pace effectively.
Laurel tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Riekkinen avoids it.
Laurel stops a takedown attempt from Riekkinen.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raafael Riekkinen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Laurel looking to throw knees to the head but Riekkinen is blocking nicely.
Laurel throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Riekkinen blocks it with crossed arms.
Laurel missing with knees to the body.
Laurel looks winded!
Laurel misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Riekkinen.
Riekkinen tries for a takedown. No joy.
Laurel trying to land knees to the body.
#T2#
Laurel throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Laurel misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Riekkinen.
Knees in the clinch landing for Laurel.
Riekkinen goes for a takedown in the clinch but Laurel prevents it.
Riekkinen blocks an elbow strike from Laurel.
Laurel is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Riekkinen is defending well for now.
Laurel using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Laurel is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Riekkinen wants a takedown but no success here.
Laurel misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Riekkinen.
Laurel misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Riekkinen.
#T3#
Knees in the clinch landing for Laurel.
Laurel lands an elbow inside that Riekkinen shrugs off.
Laurel looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Laurel tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Riekkinen avoids it.
Laurel stalling the fight.
Laurel tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Riekkinen goes for a takedown in the clinch but Laurel prevents it.
Laurel is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Riekkinen is defending well for now.
Riekkinen avoids a wild elbow strike from Laurel.
Laurel missing with knees to the body.
Riekkinen is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Laurel is defending well.
Riekkinen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T4#
Riekkinen is trying to drag Laurel to the mat but Laurel just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Laurel misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Riekkinen.
Laurel controlling the action here for a moment.
Riekkinen has Laurel pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Laurel manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Knees in the clinch landing for Laurel.
Laurel using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Riekkinen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#TD2#
Laurel has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Riekkinen is trying to keep an underhook but Laurel manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Riekkinen keeping control of the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Laurel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Raafael Riekkinen's cut.
That's time! Riekkinen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Laurel is looking to clinch but Riekkinen is avoiding it.
Riekkinen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Laurel swivels and escapes.#CL2#
Laurel fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Riekkinen, pushing him back against the cage.
Laurel working Riekkinen over with knees to the body.
Brandon Laurel seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Riekkinen tries for a takedown but Laurel manages to get underhooks.
Riekkinen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Riekkinen takes an elbow to the temple.
Laurel looking to throw knees to the head but Riekkinen is blocking nicely.
Laurel landing some nice looking knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riekkinen goes for a takedown in the clinch but Laurel prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raafael Riekkinen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Laurel missing with knees to the body.
Laurel throws an elbow that misses.
#T1#
Laurel is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Laurel is breathing heavily.
Riekkinen tries for a takedown. No joy.
Laurel putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Riekkinen in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Riekkinen tries to score a body lock takedown but Laurel shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Riekkinen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Laurel tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#TD2#
Laurel has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Riekkinen clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Riekkinen holding on to Laurel's left wrist, preventing the choke.
Riekkinen turns into Laurel and is now in his guard.
Riekkinen sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Laurel's guard. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Riekkinen working over Laurel with some ground and pound. Laurel looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Riekkinen has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB#
Riekkinen quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Riekkinen but it's paid off an Laurel is forced to tap! Nice work by Riekkinen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Raafael Riekkinen!
A relieved looking Raafael Riekkinen 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:
SSG 399 Maximus vs Makarov
Date: Feb 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 45 wins and 27 losses; Dani Gerbandi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 17 losses; Krister Soderberg!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Gerbandi closes the distance and clinches.
Gerbandi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Soderberg.
#TD#
Gerbandi pulls guard.
Soderberg wants to pass the guard but Gerbandi is keeping the position.#SUB#
Gerbandi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Soderberg gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gerbandi keeping moving, preventing Soderberg from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soderberg stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gerbandi swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Gerbandi working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Soderberg has passed into half guard!
Gerbandi wants to get back to full guard.#T1##SUB2#
Soderberg 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.
Gerbandi works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Soderberg drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Gerbandi dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gerbandi (2) vs (0) Soderberg
Soderberg keeping moving, preventing Gerbandi from controlling successfully.
Gerbandi tries to free his leg and advance position but Soderberg is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Gerbandi drops back looking for a leg! Soderberg is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Soderberg manages to kick Gerbandi off! Gerbandi jumps back into Soderberg's guard.
Soderberg managing to control the position. #T2#
Gerbandi sitting in guard here, content to control.
Soderberg trying to keep a closed guard but Gerbandi is proving a slippery customer.
Soderberg keeping moving, preventing Gerbandi from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gerbandi tries to free his leg and advance position but Soderberg is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Gerbandi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Soderberg has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gerbandi has managed to get both his arms back between Soderberg's legs - danger averted.
Gerbandi trying to control but Soderberg is working from the bottom. #T3#
Soderberg can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gerbandi controls the pace.
Soderberg is pulling down on Gerbandi's head to control his posture.
Gerbandi wants to control from the top but Soderberg keeps moving.
Soderberg controls Gerbandi momentarily but Gerbandi frees himself.
Soderberg keeping moving, preventing Gerbandi from controlling successfully.
Gerbandi postures up.
Gerbandi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Soderberg trying to control the position.
Soderberg keeping moving, preventing Gerbandi from controlling successfully.
Soderberg looking for a sweep. Not yet Soderberg, not yet. #T4#
Soderberg controlling the position.
Soderberg not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gerbandi wants to control from the top but Soderberg keeps moving.
Gerbandi preventing the sweep.
Soderberg is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Soderberg looking for a sweep. Not yet Soderberg, not yet. #SUB2#
Soderberg throws his legs up looking for a submission but Gerbandi uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gerbandi (5) vs (0) Soderberg
Gerbandi trying to control the position but Soderberg is working away. #SUB#
Gerbandi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Soderberg is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Soderberg tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T5##SUB#
Gerbandi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gerbandi wants to control but Soderberg is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Gerbandi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gerbandi trying to control the action but Soderberg is working from the bottom.
Soderberg keeping his opponent close.
Soderberg is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gerbandi's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T6#
Gerbandi prevents Soderberg from improving his position.
Soderberg works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gerbandi trying to control but Soderberg is working from the bottom.
Gerbandi 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.
Gerbandi looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Soderberg looking for a guillotine here but Gerbandi defends easily.
Gerbandi trying to control but Soderberg is working from the bottom. #T7#
Soderberg looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gerbandi is one step ahead there.
Soderberg is trying to keep Gerbandi in close.
Soderberg wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Gerbandi is now in half guard. #SUB#
Gerbandi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Gerbandi is looking for a kimura but Soderberg is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gerbandi to get the leverage.
Gerbandi sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Soderberg is not content to let Gerbandi control the position.#T8#
Soderberg is trying to get back to full guard.
Gerbandi sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Gerbandi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Gerbandi is working for a kimura but Soderberg is defending it quite comfortably.
Soderberg wants to control but Gerbandi is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T9##SUB#
Gerbandi is trying to work for a kimura but Soderberg is defending well.
Soderberg is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Gerbandi seems to be working for a kimura but Soderberg defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Gerbandi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Soderberg defends it well.
Gerbandi is thwarting Soderberg's attempts to control the position.#T10#
Soderberg gets back to full guard.
Gerbandi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Soderberg looking to control.
Soderberg looking for a sweep. Not yet Soderberg, not yet.
Soderberg keeps trying to improve his position.
Soderberg is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Soderberg bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gerbandi's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gerbandi (5) vs (2) Soderberg#SUB#
Gerbandi is looking for a triangle but Soderberg pushes his legs off easily.
Soderberg pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gerbandi is keeping the position for now. #T11#
Gerbandi seems keen to control Soderberg's posture.
Soderberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Gerbandi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gerbandi controls Soderberg momentarily but Soderberg frees himself.
Soderberg controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Gerbandi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Soderberg gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Soderberg pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gerbandi is keeping the position for now.
Gerbandi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Soderberg is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Gerbandi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T12##SUB#
Gerbandi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Soderberg is aware though and is defending well.
Soderberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Gerbandi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Soderberg pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gerbandi is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Gerbandi is looking for a triangle but Soderberg pushes his legs off easily.
Soderberg stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gerbandi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Soderberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Gerbandi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T13#
Soderberg stopping the sweep attempt from Gerbandi.
Gerbandi is working hard here to advance position.
Soderberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Gerbandi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Soderberg preventing the sweep.
Soderberg stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gerbandi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gerbandi keeping moving, preventing Soderberg from controlling successfully.
Soderberg pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gerbandi is keeping the position for now.
Gerbandi keeping moving, preventing Soderberg from controlling successfully. #T14#
Gerbandi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Soderberg slips nicely into half guard.
Soderberg controlling the pace.
Gerbandi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Soderberg preventing the sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Soderberg is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gerbandi takes the fight on points by 5 to 2.
A relieved looking Dani Gerbandi 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:
Apex Series 2
Date: Feb 22, 2025 |
#R1##CL#
Budiman moves into the clinch successfully.
Budiman lands with a left to the head.
Budiman missing with knees to the body.
Baumgartner avoiding damage as Budiman throws knees to the body.
Budiman throws a punch but it's blocked by Baumgartner.
Baumgartner cracks Budiman with a nice body shot.
Still in the clinch, Budiman scores with a nice short uppercut.
Baumgartner controlling the action here for a moment.
Budiman lands with a right to the head.
Baumgartner lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Budiman lands a body shot in the clinch.
Budiman throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Budiman breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Baumgartner pushes Budiman up against the cage in a clinch.
Budiman tries to land knees in the clinch but Baumgartner avoids the damage to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Baumgartner manages to break the clinch.
Baumgartner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Baumgartner is looking to clinch but Budiman is avoiding it.
We've been hearing reports that Budiman has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#T1##CL#
Budiman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Baumgartner, pushing him back against the cage.
Budiman connects with a knee to the head.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Baumgartner has eaten all the pies!
Baumgartner using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Budiman has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Budiman struggles to land a body shot inside as Baumgartner controls his hands.
Still in the clinch, Budiman scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
Budiman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Budiman gets a clinch.
Budiman lands a hook that snaps the head of Baumgartner backwards. #BC#
Budiman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Baumgartner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL#
Budiman has closed the distance and engaged Baumgartner in a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Budiman.
Budiman lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Budiman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Baumgartner throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Budiman.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL2#
Budiman gets tackled into the cage by Baumgartner. Baumgartner maintains the clinch.
Budiman tries to throw a body punch but Baumgartner avoids it by throwing Budiman back against the cage. #T2#
Budiman pushes Baumgartner back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Budiman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Budiman with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Budiman misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Baumgartner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Baumgartner tries to clinch up but Budiman circles away and keeps his distance.
Budiman tries to clinch up.
Budiman plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Baumgartner throws a low kick but Budiman avoids it.
Baumgartner looks for the body kick but Budiman saw that one coming.
Baumgartner misses with a low kick.
Baumgartner wants to clinch
and Budiman counters with a series of strikes. Baumgartner will be more careful next time no doubt.
Budiman checks a low kick from Baumgartner.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Budiman clinches with his opponent.
Budiman throws an elbow that misses.
Budiman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Baumgartner missing with knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
David Budiman dominated that round.
That's time! Budiman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL#
Budiman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Baumgartner, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Baumgartner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Baumgartner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
David Budiman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Budiman tries to clinch but Baumgartner is having none of it. #CL#
Budiman gets a clinch.
Baumgartner softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Baumgartner blocks an uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC2#
Baumgartner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Budiman tries to clinch but Baumgartner moves out of range.
Baumgartner is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Budiman here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Budiman is looking to clinch but Baumgartner is avoiding it.
Baumgartner throws a big counter head kick but Budiman avoids it with no problem.
Baumgartner throws a leg kick
and Budiman counters with a two punch combo.
David Budiman is winning the standup battle so far.
Budiman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Baumgartner avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Budiman turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Budiman. Baumgartner shrugs it off though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Baumgartner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Budiman sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#CL2#
Baumgartner moves into the clinch.
Baumgartner misses with a body punch.
#BC#
Budiman breaks from the clinch.
Budiman checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
The fight stays on the outside here - Budiman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Baumgartner throws the kick towards the body but Budiman avoids it.
Budiman fires out a quick counter leg kick but Baumgartner just manages to avoid it.
Budiman moves in looking to clinch but Baumgartner pushes him off.#CL2#
Budiman gets tackled into the cage by Baumgartner. Baumgartner maintains the clinch.
Budiman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Baumgartner is defending well for now.#BC#
Budiman breaks the clinch.
Baumgartner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Budiman scores with a nice body kick.
Baumgartner moves out of range of the body kick from Budiman.
#CL2#
Baumgartner moves into range and clinches up with Budiman.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T2#
Budiman lands with a right to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Budiman breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Budiman gets tackled into the cage by Baumgartner. Baumgartner maintains the clinch.
Budiman lands an elbow inside. #BC#
Budiman manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Baumgartner gets in close and instigates a clinch.
David Budiman has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Budiman taking a breather.
Budiman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Budiman lands a nice shot to the body.
Budiman struggles to land a body shot inside as Baumgartner controls his hands.
Budiman avoiding damage as Baumgartner throws knees to the body.
Budiman lands with a left to the head.
Baumgartner wants to stall.
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 David Budiman will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Budiman scores with a three punch combo!
#CL2#
Baumgartner has closed the distance and engaged Budiman in a clinch.
We've been informed that Baumgartner has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Good body shot from Budiman.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Budiman obliges.
Budiman lands a hook that snaps the head of Baumgartner backwards. #BC2#
Baumgartner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Budiman closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Budiman.
Budiman trying to land knees to the body.
Budiman landing knees to the head.
#BC#
Budiman breaks the clinch.
Baumgartner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baumgartner circles away from the clinch attempt.
Budiman keeps the fight on the outside.
Baumgartner takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice body kick from Budiman.
Baumgartner showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Budiman.
#T1#
Budiman is looking to clinch.
Baumgartner attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Baumgartner throws a head kick but Budiman moves out of range.
Baumgartner tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Budiman counters with a slapping leg kick. #CL#
Budiman clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Budiman manages to break the clinch.
Budiman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Baumgartner swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Baumgartner wants to clinch up but Budiman keeps it at a distance.
Baumgartner tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Baumgartner is looking to clinch.
Baumgartner takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Baumgartner avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL2#
Baumgartner moves into the clinch successfully.
A right hand to the body from Budiman.
#BC#
Budiman breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Baumgartner has Budiman up against the cage in a clinch.
#T2#
Budiman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Baumgartner's elbow. #BC#
Budiman manages to break the clinch.
Budiman slips a jab and a cross from Baumgartner.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Budiman lands with a thumping leg kick.
Baumgartner throws a sloppy head kick and Budiman moves out of range easily.
Budiman is looking to clinch.
A head kick misses from Baumgartner.
Budiman throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #CL2#
Baumgartner pushes Budiman up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Budiman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Budiman lands with a nice body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Baumgartner.
Budiman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Baumgartner paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Budiman circles away from the clinch attempt
and Budiman counters with a one-two to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
David Budiman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Budiman 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Budiman!
After the big win, David Budiman made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors High Quality Beef 🐄 and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
SSG 394 Gracias vs Chai
Date: Feb 09, 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 Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 17 losses; Krister Soderberg! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 17 losses; Adriel Orozco!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Matheus Silva and Daniel Cesar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Orozco shoots in and bounces Soderberg off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Soderberg (0) vs (2) Orozco
Orozco trying to control but Soderberg is working from the bottom.
Soderberg is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Soderberg is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Soderberg (2) vs (2) Orozco
Soderberg pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Orozco is keeping the position for now.
Soderberg stays in close to Orozco's body and controls the position.
Orozco has his hands on Soderberg's head, controlling the position. #SUB2#
Orozco has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Soderberg can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soderberg wants to pass the guard but Orozco is keeping the position.#SUB#
Soderberg drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Soderberg jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T1#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Orozco holds on and takes a little breather.
Soderberg tries to free his leg and advance position but Orozco is retaining full guard.
Orozco seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Orozco not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Orozco has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Soderberg trying to control but Orozco is working from the bottom.
Soderberg stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Orozco swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Orozco not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T2#
Orozco is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Orozco is trying to control the position but Soderberg postures up.
Orozco is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Orozco not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Soderberg passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Soderberg (5) vs (2) Orozco#SUB#
Soderberg is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Orozco has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Soderberg 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.
Soderberg works to advance to full mount. Orozco defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Soderberg (7) vs (2) Orozco#T3##SUB#
Soderberg looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Orozco tries to hold on but Soderberg pushes him away. #SUB#
Soderberg looking to secure an arm triangle but Orozco defends it well. #SUB#
Soderberg looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Orozco manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Orozco keeping hold of Soderberg's head, controlling as best he can.
Orozco regains full guard. Nicely done. #T4#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Orozco holds on and takes a little breather.
Orozco trying to control the position.
Soderberg is pushing down on Orozco's leg trying to pass to half guard. Orozco is fighting to maintain full guard but Soderberg has managed to sneak the leg through.
Soderberg is pressing down on Orozco's thigh, looking to free his foot. Orozco is holding on for now. #SUB#
Soderberg seems to be looking for submissions.
Orozco wants to improve his position but Soderberg is controlling well.
#SUB#
Soderberg wants to work for an arm triangle but Orozco is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T5##SUB#
Soderberg is looking for a kimura here.
Orozco tries to get to full guard but Soderberg has control of the leg.
Orozco slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Soderberg 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.
Orozco trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Orozco looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T6#
Orozco keeping moving, preventing Soderberg from controlling successfully.
Soderberg trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Orozco trying to control the position here.
Orozco trying to control the position.
Orozco has control of Soderberg's left arm, preventing Soderberg from doing any damage.
Orozco is trying to keep Soderberg in close.
Soderberg wants to pass the guard but Orozco is keeping the position.
Orozco is pulling down on Soderberg's head to control his posture. #SUB#
Soderberg drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Soderberg jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T7#
Soderberg trying to control but Orozco is working from the bottom.
Orozco is trying to keep Soderberg in close.
Soderberg not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Soderberg pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Orozco is keeping the position for now.
Soderberg trying to control but Orozco is working from the bottom.
Orozco is trying to control the position but Soderberg postures up.
Orozco seems keen to control Soderberg's posture.
Soderberg trying to control but Orozco is working from the bottom. #T8#
Orozco keeping full guard, as Soderberg tries to pass.
Soderberg works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Soderberg is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Orozco defends it well.
Orozco trying to control here.
Orozco tries to roll over but Soderberg keeps him under control.
Orozco wants to control but Soderberg is keeping busy.
Orozco holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB#
Soderberg is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Orozco doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Soderberg.
Soderberg is trying to control the action in half guard but Orozco is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T9#
Orozco wants to control but Soderberg is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Soderberg is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Orozco defends it well.
Orozco trying to hold on to Soderberg's head to control him but Soderberg postures up.
Orozco is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Soderberg's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Soderberg's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Soderberg (7) vs (6) Orozco
Orozco biding his time, controlling Soderberg.
Soderberg trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Orozco wants to control but Soderberg is keeping busy.#T10##SUB2#
Orozco is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Soderberg knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Soderberg for a finish.
Orozco gets his hands free as Soderberg looks to control.
Orozco slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Soderberg looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Soderberg tries to escape the position.
Soderberg turns into Orozco and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Soderberg (9) vs (6) Orozco
Soderberg trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Orozco keeping moving, preventing Soderberg from controlling successfully.
Soderberg wants to pass the guard but Orozco is keeping the position.
Soderberg postures up.
#T11##SUB#
Soderberg drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Soderberg jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Orozco is trying to keep Soderberg in close.
Orozco has Soderberg pulled in close to control his posture.
Soderberg looking to pass the guard.
Orozco controls Soderberg momentarily but Soderberg frees himself.
Orozco trying to control the position here.
Soderberg pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Orozco is keeping the position for now.
Orozco controls Soderberg momentarily but Soderberg frees himself. #T12##SUB2#
Orozco has his foot on Soderberg's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Soderberg works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Soderberg 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.
Soderberg wants to pass the guard but Orozco is keeping the position.
Soderberg wants to control from the top but Orozco keeps moving.
Soderberg pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Orozco is keeping the position for now.
Orozco trying to control the position.
Orozco keeping full guard, as Soderberg tries to pass. #T13#
Orozco not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Soderberg tries to free his leg and advance position but Orozco is retaining full guard.
Orozco seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Orozco not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Orozco managing to control the position. #T14#
Orozco is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Soderberg wants to control from the top but Orozco keeps moving.
Soderberg advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Soderberg (12) vs (6) Orozco
Orozco is trying to control Soderberg's posture but Soderberg avoids it.
Orozco is looking to reverse the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Orozco manages to work his way to half guard, despite Soderberg's best efforts.#SUB#
Soderberg is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Orozco is just riding it out for now. Soderberg eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Soderberg 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Soderberg takes the fight on points by 12 to 6.
A relieved looking Krister Soderberg 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:
MMA Hype -31-
Date: Feb 05, 2025 |
#R1#
A good leg kick by Goransson. #TD2#
Sanford shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Goransson's guard.
Sanford postures up in Goransson's guard and throws a big left but Goransson blocks it. #SUB#
Sanford got a little sloppy there for a moment and Goransson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sanford has managed to get both his arms back between Goransson's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goransson wants to sweep here but Sanford controlling him for the moment.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Sanford working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Sanford slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Goransson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sanford gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanford postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sanford engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1#
Sanford tries to free his leg and advance position but Goransson is retaining full guard.
Sanford keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Goransson's head.
Sanford connects with a couple of short punches.
Sanford slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sanford is working Goransson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sanford scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sanford makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Goransson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sanford keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Goransson's head.#SUB#
Goransson looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Sanford has picked Goransson up and slammed him! Goransson can't keep hold of the triangle and Sanford manages to pass to side control!#T2#
Sanford scores with a couple of short elbows.
Sanford scores with a couple of short elbows.
Sanford in side control lands a decent elbow.
Goransson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Sanford working the body and head with strikes.
Sanford working the body and head with strikes.
Goransson on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Goransson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sanford is putting a hurting on Goransson here, landing some big shots from side control. #ROC2#Goransson is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanford takes a little break here. Goransson wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T3#
Sanford cracks Goransson with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Sanford trying to control the action but Goransson is working from the bottom.
Goransson is looking for a sweep.
Sanford working the head and body with strikes.
Sanford landing strikes.
Sanford working the body and head with strikes.
Goransson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sanford scoring with punches and elbows. #T4#
Goransson is trying to improve his position.
Goransson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Sanford trying to control the position but Goransson is working away.
Sanford takes a little break here. Goransson wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Goransson is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sanford scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Goransson to see if he's OK.
Sanford landing a few strikes.
Goransson on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nathan Sanford dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Goransson fails with an attempt to clinch.
#KD2#
Sanford cracks Goransson with a big right hand and Goransson goes down!#SUB#
Goransson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Goransson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sanford can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanford is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sanford stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Goransson swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Goransson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sanford scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sanford with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T1#
Goransson is wriggling around but Sanford manages to pass to half guard.
Goransson throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Sanford manages to pass to side control.
Sanford landing strikes.
Sanford working the ground and pound from side control.
Goransson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Nathan Sanford has got the better of the ground game so far.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Sanford lands a few punches from side control.
Sanford landing a few strikes.
Oh Goransson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Goransson takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Sanford crunches a massive hammerfist down on Goransson - he's out! Sanford Holds back on further strikes and jumps to his feet to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Nathan Sanford! |
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Event:
Sunrise 10: Hao Vs Harrison
Date: Feb 01, 2025 |
#R1##CL#
Jim gets tackled into the ropes by Baumgartner. Baumgartner maintains the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Jim fails to land. #BC2#
Jim escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jim comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jim tries to clinch there but Baumgartner circles away.
#CL#
Baumgartner clinches up with Jim and pushes him back against the ropes.#BC2#
Jim breaks the clinch.
Jim tries to clinch there but Baumgartner circles away.
Jim misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jim moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Baumgartner thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Jim if he has to take too many more of those.
Jim lands a jab-cross combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Baumgartner clinches with his opponent.
#BC2#
Jim breaks the clinch.
A head kick misses from Baumgartner.
Jim is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Baumgartner.
Jim throws a right hand that Baumgartner ducks under and follows up with a left that Baumgartner also avoids with ease.#T1#
Jim throws a series of punches but Baumgartner avoids them all with ease.
Baumgartner connects with a solid leg kick.
Jim scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Baumgartner takes a swing at Jim's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Baumgartner moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2#
Jim's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Baumgartner could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Jim goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CL#
Baumgartner closes the distance and clinches.
Jim misses with a punch to the body.
Baumgartner lands a body punch.
Jim creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jim is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Baumgartner is keeping busy.
Jim tries to stall but Baumgartner uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#T2#
Baumgartner lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#BC#
Baumgartner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Baumgartner looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#CL#
Baumgartner darts in and clinches Jim up against the ropes.#BC#
Baumgartner breaks from the clinch.
Hannibal Jim is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jim scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CL#
Baumgartner moves into range and clinches up with Jim.#BC#
Baumgartner breaks from the clinch.
Baumgartner circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL#
Baumgartner moves into range and clinches up with Jim.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Baumgartner takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #BC#
Baumgartner breaks from the clinch.
Oliver Baumgartner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Baumgartner is looking to land body kicks.
A countering left hand to the body from Jim misses.
Baumgartner misses with a body kick.
Baumgartner with a nice calf kick.
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 Oliver Baumgartner will probably get the nod.
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#
A head kick by Baumgartner misses
and Jim counters with a straight right hand.
Baumgartner connects with a solid leg kick. #CL#
Baumgartner closes the distance and clinches.
Baumgartner stalling against the ropes.
#BC#
Baumgartner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Baumgartner darts in and clinches Jim up against the ropes.
Come on Baumgartner - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Jim wants to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Baumgartner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jim fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jim fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jim misses with the combination.
Oliver Baumgartner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1##CL#
Baumgartner clinches up with Jim and pushes him back against the ropes.#BC2#
Jim manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Baumgartner fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jim, pushing him back against the ropes.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Baumgartner holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
#BC#
Baumgartner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Baumgartner.
Baumgartner keeps the fight on the outside.
Baumgartner tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jim is able to avoid easily.
Baumgartner lands a head kick!
#T2#
Jim fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jim tries to bum rush Baumgartner with a series of wild strikes but Baumgartner uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL#
Baumgartner forces Jim back against the ropes and clinches.
Jim looking to slow down the pace here.#BC#
Baumgartner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jim throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jim tests Baumgartner's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baumgartner tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Baumgartner clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
Baumgartner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Jim has Baumgartner up against the ropes in a clinch.
Jim is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Baumgartner is keeping busy.
Baumgartner lands a shoulder strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oliver Baumgartner dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3##CL#
Baumgartner gets a clinch.
Jim on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Oliver Baumgartner has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Baumgartner tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jim avoids it.#BC2#
Jim breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Baumgartner misses with a kick to the body.
#CL#
Baumgartner closes the distance and clinches.
Baumgartner tries a body shot but Jim blocks it.
#BC#
Baumgartner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jim wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Baumgartner darts in and clinches Jim up against the ropes.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Baumgartner just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jim's brow. #T1##BC2#
Jim breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Baumgartner lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Baumgartner takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jim misses with a double jab.
Jim avoids the head kick by Baumgartner.
Hannibal Jim seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Baumgartner with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#CL#
Baumgartner moves into the clinch.
Baumgartner lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jim backwards.
Jim blocks the elbow strike.
Baumgartner misses with a body punch.
Jim's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
Jim pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Baumgartner moves into the clinch successfully.
#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Jim manages to break the clinch.
Jim connects with a jab.
A solid body kick from Baumgartner.
Baumgartner takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jim tries to clinch there but Baumgartner circles away.
Jim swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Baumgartner tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL#
Baumgartner closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. #BC2#
Jim breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jim ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL#
Baumgartner gets a clinch.
Jim is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes. #BC#
Baumgartner breaks the clinch.
Hannibal Jim has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oliver Baumgartner is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oliver Baumgartner showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Baumgartner, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oliver Baumgartner!
A victorious Oliver Baumgartner 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:
SSG 391 Gracias vs Helvig
Date: Jan 26, 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 11 losses; Ryan Gordon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 16 losses; Krister Soderberg!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Gordon shoots in for a double leg but Soderberg sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gordon is trying hard to land a takedown here. Soderberg sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Soderberg enables Gordon to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Soderberg manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gordon (2) vs (0) Soderberg
Soderberg 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.
Gordon sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gordon stopping the sweep attempt from Soderberg.
Soderberg can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gordon controls the pace.
Gordon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Soderberg wants to control but Gordon passes easily into half guard.
Still in half guard, Gordon seems content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gordon wants to free his trapped foot but Soderberg is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Soderberg is trying to maintain the position but Gordon is very close to passing his half guard.
Soderberg slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T1#
Gordon stopping the sweep attempt from Soderberg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gordon showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gordon seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Soderberg for as long as he can get away with.
Gordon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Soderberg managing to control the position.
Soderberg looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gordon is one step ahead there.
Gordon sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Soderberg's guard.
Gordon seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T2#
Gordon continues to stall.
Soderberg is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Soderberg actively working from the bottom here.
Gordon perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Soderberg actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Still in half guard, Gordon seems content to control.
Soderberg wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Soderberg trying to control here.
Soderberg gets back to full guard.
Soderberg controls Gordon momentarily but Gordon frees himself.
Gordon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Soderberg trying to control the position.
Soderberg 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.
Gordon advances to half guard.
Gordon passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gordon (5) vs (0) Soderberg
Soderberg manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gordon (5) vs (2) Soderberg#T4#
Gordon is pressing down on Soderberg's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Soderberg engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Soderberg stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gordon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gordon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gordon is pulling down on Soderberg's head. It's preventing any offense from Soderberg, at least for the moment.
Soderberg looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Soderberg drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Soderberg jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gordon trying to control the position.
Soderberg wants to pass the guard but Gordon is keeping the position.#T5#
Gordon is trying to control the position but Soderberg postures up.
Soderberg pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gordon is keeping the position for now.
Soderberg sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gordon pulls Soderberg in to control the position.
Gordon looking to control.
Soderberg looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Soderberg drops back looking for a leg! Gordon is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gordon manages to kick Soderberg off! Soderberg jumps back into Gordon's guard.
Soderberg tries to free his leg and advance position but Gordon is retaining full guard. #T6#
Gordon keeping moving, preventing Soderberg from controlling successfully.
Soderberg slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gordon is trying to keep Soderberg in close.
Gordon keeping moving, preventing Soderberg from controlling successfully.
Soderberg passes Gordon's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Soderberg is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gordon doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Soderberg. #T7##SUB2#
Soderberg is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Soderberg is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Soderberg seems to be working for a kimura but Gordon defends the submission attempt.
Gordon is looking to improve his position.
Soderberg is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gordon (5) vs (5) Soderberg#T8#
Gordon is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Soderberg is working for a guillotine from mount but Gordon frees his head quite easily.
Gordon is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB2#
Soderberg swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Gordon is now in Soderberg's guard. A big mistake from Soderberg there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gordon (7) vs (5) Soderberg
Gordon slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
More hug and hope from Gordon.#SUB2#
Soderberg has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gordon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gordon is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T9#
Gordon wants to control from the top but Soderberg keeps moving.
Soderberg is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Our spies down at at Ruttos gym inform us that Soderberg has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Gordon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gordon looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Soderberg working a defensive guard here.
Gordon 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#
Soderberg looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gordon passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gordon (10) vs (5) Soderberg#T10#
Gordon wants to control but Soderberg is keeping him busy.
Soderberg is trying to improve his position.
Gordon controlling the position.
Gordon has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Gordon is looking to take a break and control but Soderberg is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T11#
Gordon controls the position.
Soderberg tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gordon wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gordon trying to control the action but Soderberg is working from the bottom.
Gordon controlling the position.
Soderberg is not content to let Gordon control the position.
Gordon just content to control the position.
Soderberg is looking to reverse the position.#T12#
Gordon controlling from side mount.
Soderberg is trying to get back to half guard.
Soderberg struggling a bit here.
Soderberg tries to bench press Gordon off him but Gordon keeps the position.
Gordon trying to control the action but Soderberg is working from the bottom.
Soderberg tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gordon takes a little break here. Soderberg wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Soderberg tries to improve position but can't. #T13#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Gordon.
Gordon continues to hold on tight.
Soderberg is trying to control Gordon's posture but Gordon avoids it.
Soderberg is looking for a sweep.
Gordon trying to control the action but Soderberg is working from the bottom.
Soderberg tries to bench press Gordon off him but Gordon keeps the position.
Soderberg is trying to escape the position but Gordon is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Soderberg is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Soderberg sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T14#
Soderberg has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gordon is working away from the top position though.
Soderberg wants to improve his position but Gordon is controlling well.
Gordon controlling the pace.
Soderberg wants to get back to full guard.
Soderberg is looking to control Gordon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Soderberg avoid being mounted?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Soderberg is looking to improve his position.
Gordon trying to mount his opponent but Soderberg defends it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gordon takes the fight on points by 10 to 5.
Our winner, Ryan Gordon, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 24, 2025 |
#R1#
қолдар jabs at Riekkinen's body.
қолдар lands an overhand right.
Riekkinen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Riekkinen misses with a takedown attempt
and қолдар counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Raafael Riekkinen has been cut.
қолдар jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
қолдар connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Riekkinen covering up! қолдар comes in with a big uppercut and Riekkinen goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). болат қолдар!
An out of breath болат қолдар thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
MMA Hype -23-
Date: Jan 08, 2025 |
#R1#
Goransson scores with a punch to the head.
Goransson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Goransson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Compton.
Compton lands with a right hand.
Goransson throws a right and a left that Compton avoids nicely. #CL2#
Compton forces Goransson back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Goransson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Compton uses from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goransson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Compton controls the pace.
Compton tries to free his leg and advance position but Goransson is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Goransson is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Compton rolls with it to try and escape but Goransson cranks on the arm and Compton is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Yngwie Goransson!
Yngwie Goransson 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:
SSG 384 Macker vs Helvig
Date: Jan 05, 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 Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 16 losses; Krister Soderberg! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 15 losses; Holy Moly!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Luis Engracia and Paulo Santos.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Soderberg fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Soderberg shoots in looking for a takedown. Moly tries to sprawl out of it but Soderberg keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Moly manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL#
Soderberg has Moly up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD2#
Moly gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Soderberg (0) vs (2) Moly
Soderberg working a defensive guard but Moly manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Soderberg (0) vs (5) Moly
Soderberg is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Moly is trying to get an arm triangle but Soderberg is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soderberg tries to improve position but can't. #T1#
Soderberg wants to control but Moly postures up.
Soderberg gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Soderberg wants to improve his position but Moly is controlling well.
Soderberg is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Ruttos gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Soderberg slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Moly is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moly won't allow Soderberg to sweep him here.
Soderberg lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Soderberg (2) vs (5) Moly#SUB#
Soderberg is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Moly is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Moly has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Soderberg (2) vs (7) Moly#T2##SUB#
Soderberg has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Moly can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Soderberg wants to sweep here but Moly controlling him for the moment.
Soderberg wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Soderberg controls Moly momentarily but Moly frees himself.
Soderberg working a defensive guard but Moly passes into half guard.
#T3#
Soderberg trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Moly manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Soderberg (2) vs (10) Moly
Soderberg wants to hold on but Moly pushes him away.
Soderberg tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Soderberg bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Soderberg (4) vs (10) Moly
Soderberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Moly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Soderberg sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Soderberg passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Soderberg (7) vs (10) Moly
Moly is looking to reverse the position.#T4##SUB#
Soderberg has hold of Moly's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Moly seems comfortable defending it but Soderberg has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Moly is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Moly is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Soderberg couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Krister Soderberg!
A very excited looking Krister Soderberg made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Sunrise 5: New Year Rising
Date: Dec 31, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Baumgartner pushes Gronkowski up against the ropes in a clinch.
Baumgartner misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gronkowski tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gronkowski tries a knee to the head but Baumgartner blocks it.
Baumgartner just leaning against Gronkowski, taking a breather.
Baumgartner stalling.
#BC#
Baumgartner manages to break the clinch.
Baumgartner with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gronkowski to score with a decent uppercut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Gronkowski throws a one two combo.
Gronkowski works the jab nicely.
Gronkowski ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gronkowski misses with a low kick.
Gronkowski checks a low kick from Baumgartner.
Gronkowski is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Oliver Baumgartner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gronkowski cracks Baumgartner with an open hand slap.
Gronkowski tries to clinch but Baumgartner is having none of it.
Baumgartner throws a head kick that misses.
Gronkowski looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Baumgartner tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gronkowski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gronkowski scores with a punch to the head.#CL#
Baumgartner fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gronkowski, pushing him back against the ropes.
Gronkowski tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#T1#
Gronkowski misses with a knee strike.
Gronkowski with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#BC#
Baumgartner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Baumgartner could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Gronkowski scores with a sloppy right hand. Baumgartner should have avoided that one.
Baumgartner tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Toby Gronkowski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Baumgartner looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Baumgartner throws a head kick that misses.
Gronkowski throws a low kick, looking for Baumgartner's leg but Baumgartner calmly moves out of range. #CL2#
Gronkowski rushes Baumgartner and presses him up against the ropes.
Gronkowski using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Baumgartner has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Baumgartner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC#
Baumgartner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Baumgartner closes the distance and clinches.
Gronkowski tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Baumgartner takes a knee right on the jaw!
#BC#
Baumgartner breaks from the clinch.
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!
Gronkowski lands a nice looking body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gronkowski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2#
Baumgartner throws a solid leg kick but Gronkowski takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Baumgartner.
Gronkowski throws a leg kick but Baumgartner checks it.
Baumgartner throwing a counter right hand but Gronkowski manages to avoid it.
Baumgartner tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gronkowski avoids the head kick by Baumgartner.
#CL#
Baumgartner closes the distance and clinches.
Gronkowski tries a knee to the head but Baumgartner blocks it.
Gronkowski looking to throw knees to the head but Baumgartner is blocking nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Baumgartner fails to land. #BC#
Baumgartner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Baumgartner pushes Gronkowski up against the ropes in a clinch.
Gronkowski using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Baumgartner has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gronkowski looking to throw knees to the head but Baumgartner is blocking nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gronkowski with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#BC#
Baumgartner breaks from the clinch.
Gronkowski throws a low kick but Baumgartner moves out of range easily.
Gronkowski throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Gronkowski ducks under a wild hook from Baumgartner.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Toby Gronkowski dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Gronkowski looks for the body kick but Baumgartner saw that one coming.
Baumgartner is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Gronkowski.#CL#
Baumgartner gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gronkowski tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gronkowski looking to throw knees to the head but Baumgartner is blocking nicely.
Gronkowski using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Baumgartner has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gronkowski crunches a lovely knee into Baumgartner's ribcage.
Baumgartner stalling the fight.
Gronkowski tries to land a knee to the head but Baumgartner blocks with his arms.
#BC#
Baumgartner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Baumgartner lands with a kick to the temple. Gronkowski shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CUT#It looks like Toby Gronkowski has been cut.#CL#
Baumgartner closes the distance and pushes Gronkowski back into the ropes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gronkowski using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Baumgartner has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#BC#
Baumgartner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Baumgartner gets a clinch.
Gronkowski blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gronkowski tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gronkowski tries to land a knee to the head but Baumgartner blocks with his arms.
#T1#
Gronkowski is leaning against Baumgartner and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Baumgartner missing with knees to the body.
Gronkowski connects with a nasty looking knee right to Baumgartner's face.
Gronkowski tries to land a knee to the head but Baumgartner blocks with his arms.
Gronkowski with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gronkowski being controlled against the ropes.
Toby Gronkowski seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gronkowski throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gronkowski misses with a knee strike.
#BC#
Baumgartner breaks the clinch.
Toby Gronkowski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gronkowski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gronkowski blocks a head kick by Baumgartner.
Gronkowski blocks a head kick by Baumgartner.
Gronkowski lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Baumgartner has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gronkowski finds it's way round the side to connect with Baumgartner's head.
Gronkowski scores with a kick to the body.
Gronkowski turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T2#
Gronkowski tries to clinch up but Baumgartner circles away and keeps his distance.
Gronkowski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gronkowski throws a head kick but Baumgartner moves out of range.
#CL#
Baumgartner clinches up with Gronkowski and pushes him back against the ropes.
Baumgartner lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Baumgartner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Decent striking displayed by Gronkowski there.
Gronkowski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL#
Baumgartner forces Gronkowski back against the ropes and clinches.
Gronkowski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gronkowski throws a knee to the head but misses.
Baumgartner misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gronkowski.
Baumgartner looking to stall.
Baumgartner will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Gronkowski up against the ropes.
Gronkowski misses with a knee strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Toby Gronkowski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Toby Gronkowski's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Gronkowski thumps Baumgartner with a low kick.
Baumgartner throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Gronkowski throws out a counter right but Baumgartner avoids it with no problem.
Gronkowski scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gronkowski is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Gronkowski walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Baumgartner checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Baumgartner gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gronkowski lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Baumgartner backs up against the ropes.
Oliver Baumgartner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gronkowski throws a one two combo.
Gronkowski motions for Baumgartner to come forward. Gronkowski throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gronkowski tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A solid body kick from Baumgartner.
Toby Gronkowski is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Baumgartner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A lazy left from Gronkowski finds it's target.#CL#
Baumgartner moves into range and clinches up with Gronkowski.
Baumgartner slows down the pace here.
#T1#
Gronkowski keeps control of Baumgartner as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Baumgartner stalls.
Gronkowski with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#BC#
Baumgartner breaks the clinch.
Gronkowski throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Baumgartner stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Baumgartner throws a sloppy head kick and Gronkowski moves out of range easily. #T2##CL#
Baumgartner clinches up against the ropes.#BC#
Baumgartner breaks the clinch.
Gronkowski throws a body kick that misses.
Gronkowski scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Baumgartner tries to clinch up but Gronkowski circles away and keeps his distance.
Gronkowski with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gronkowski has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Gronkowski works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nice body kick there by Gronkowski.
Gronkowski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gronkowski bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Baumgartner's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gronkowski avoids the head kick by Baumgartner.
#CL#
Baumgartner gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Baumgartner is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Baumgartner has Gronkowski pushed against the ropes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toby Gronkowski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gronkowski 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toby Gronkowski!
A relieved looking Toby Gronkowski 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:
SSG 380 Maximus vs Gabenagus
Date: Dec 22, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 7 losses; John Snake! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 16 losses; Krister Soderberg!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Matheus Silva and Paulo Santos.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Snake tries to keep at a distance but Soderberg has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Snake has picked Soderberg up - he's going for a ride! Snake dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Snake (2) vs (0) Soderberg
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Soderberg has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Snake is working away from the top position though.
Soderberg is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Soderberg looking for submissions off his back.
Soderberg wants to get back to full guard.
Soderberg is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Snake is working for a kimura but Soderberg is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Soderberg looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1#
Snake tries to pass to full mount but Soderberg defends it.
Soderberg wants to improve his position but Snake is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Soderberg looking for submissions off his back.
Soderberg won't allow Snake to pass to mount.
Soderberg is looking to control Snake's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Soderberg avoid being mounted?
Soderberg moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Soderberg working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Snake doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Snake manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Snake trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Our spies down at at Ruttos gym inform us that Soderberg has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T2##SUB2#
Soderberg has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Snake can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Soderberg has an active guard here but Snake has managed to pass into half guard.
Soderberg is refusing to be controlled, as Snake sits in half guard.
Soderberg is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Snake wants to lay and pray for a moment but Soderberg keeps working. #SUB2#
Soderberg looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Soderberg looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3##SUB2#
Soderberg looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Soderberg actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Soderberg is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Snake pulls his head out easily.
Snake performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Snake works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Snake (5) vs (0) Soderberg
Soderberg struggling a bit here.
Soderberg is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Snake passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Soderberg! Score +2 for reaching mount: Snake (7) vs (0) Soderberg
Snake pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Soderberg is looking to improve his position but Snake isn't that keen on the idea.
Soderberg wants to control but Snake is having none of it.
Soderberg bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Snake (7) vs (2) Soderberg#SUB2#
Soderberg drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Snake dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Snake (9) vs (2) Soderberg
Soderberg looking to hit a scissor sweep but Snake is one step ahead there.
Soderberg keeping full guard, as Snake tries to pass. #T5#
Snake works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Soderberg is looking for a sweep. Snake is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Soderberg looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Soderberg is trying to maintain the position but Snake is very close to passing his half guard.
Snake prevents Soderberg from improving his position.
Soderberg is not content to let Snake control the position.#SUB2#
Soderberg looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Soderberg is looking for a sweep. Snake is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T6##SUB2#
Soderberg looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Snake is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Soderberg sees it coming and defends easily.
Snake wants to lay and pray for a moment but Soderberg keeps working. #SUB2#
Soderberg looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Snake tries to pass the half guard into mount. Soderberg knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Snake passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Soderberg! Score +3 for passing guard: Snake (12) vs (2) Soderberg
Soderberg working to try and regain half guard.
#T7#
Soderberg gets back to half guard.
Snake tries to pass to full mount but Soderberg defends it.
Soderberg is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Soderberg is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Snake pulls his head out easily.
Snake wants to free his trapped foot but Soderberg is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Soderberg looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Soderberg is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Snake pulls his head out easily. #T8#
Snake wants to lay and pray for a moment but Soderberg keeps working. #SUB2#
Soderberg looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Snake is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Soderberg doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Snake.
Soderberg won't allow Snake to pass to mount.
Soderberg wants to control but Snake is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Snake prevents Soderberg from improving his position.
Soderberg trying to control from the bottom.
#T9#
Soderberg won't allow Snake to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Soderberg is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Snake is tapping! Great win for Soderberg!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Krister Soderberg!
A very excited looking Krister Soderberg made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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