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Event:
CACC 87
Date: May 10, 2020 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Xing Pugberg (ranked 2214 p4p, 125 weight class) and Sairanix Jr Lokren (ranked 23016 p4p, 291 weight class). Sairanix Jr Lokren has the eye of the tiger tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Xing Pugberg! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Sairanix Jr Lokren !
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Pugberg rushes Lokren and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Pugberg gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pugberg (2) vs (0) Lokren
Pugberg passes Lokren 's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Pugberg definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lokren looking for submissions off his back.
Lokren is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lokren looking for submissions off his back.
Lokren looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lokren is refusing to be controlled, as Pugberg sits in half guard.
Lokren looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lokren is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lokren looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lokren looking for submissions off his back.
Lokren is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pugberg pulls his head out easily.
Pugberg is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Pugberg seems to be looking for submissions.
Lokren has a hand on Pugberg's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Pugberg takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Pugberg (5) vs (0) Lokren
Pugberg looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pugberg has control of Lokren 's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Lokren regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Lokren 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.
Pugberg tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lokren knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lokren actively working from the bottom here.
Lokren trying to hold on to Pugberg's head to control him but Pugberg postures up.
Lokren looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lokren is trying to maintain the position but Pugberg is very close to passing his half guard.
Lokren 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pugberg is working for a submission of some sort.
Pugberg is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Lokren ! Score +3 for passing guard: Pugberg (8) vs (0) Lokren
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Lokren tries to reverse the position but Pugberg maintains control.
Pugberg has hold of Lokren 's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Lokren manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Lokren manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Pugberg is working for a submission of some sort.
Lokren actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lokren is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pugberg pulls his head out easily.
Lokren looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lokren is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pugberg pulls his head out easily.
Lokren is defending against the submission attempts here by Pugberg.
Pugberg is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Lokren is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Xing Pugberg! |
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Event:
CACC 73
Date: Apr 04, 2020 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Takeya Aoki (ranked 2929 p4p, 148 weight class) and Xing Pugberg (ranked 2147 p4p, 121 weight class). Aoki kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Baka Survivor. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 8 losses; Takeya Aoki! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Xing Pugberg!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Pugberg has taken the fight to the clinch.
Pugberg has hold of one of Aoki's legs. Aoki is fighting the takedown attempt but Pugberg gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Aoki (0) vs (2) Pugberg
Aoki is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pugberg defends well.
Aoki is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pugberg is aware though and is defending well.
Aoki has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pugberg can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pugberg pushes down on Aoki's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki is refusing to be controlled, as Pugberg sits in half guard.
Aoki wants to get back to full guard but Pugberg has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (0) vs (5) Pugberg
Pugberg goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Aoki turns into him and now he's in Pugberg's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aoki (2) vs (5) Pugberg
We've been hearing good reports from Aoki'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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aoki tries to free his leg and advance position but Pugberg is retaining full guard.
Aoki is working hard here to advance position.
Pugberg 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.
Pugberg is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Aoki tries to free his leg and advance position but Pugberg is retaining full guard.
Pugberg keeping moving, preventing Aoki from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pugberg not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pugberg looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Pugberg looking for a guillotine here but Aoki defends easily.
Pugberg looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Aoki has picked Pugberg up and slammed him! Pugberg can't keep hold of the triangle and Aoki manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (5) vs (5) Pugberg
Aoki advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Aoki (7) vs (5) Pugberg
Aoki is looking to work his way around to Pugberg's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Pugberg is in all sorts of trouble here.
Aoki is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Pugberg has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Pugberg! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aoki (7) vs (7) Pugberg
Pugberg 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aoki 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: Aoki (9) vs (7) Pugberg
Pugberg works his way to full guard. Good work.
Aoki got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pugberg has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Aoki has managed to get both his arms back between Pugberg's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Pugberg throws his legs up looking for a submission but Aoki uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (12) vs (7) Pugberg
Aoki has hold of Pugberg's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Pugberg seems comfortable defending it but Aoki has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Pugberg is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Pugberg is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Aoki couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Takeya Aoki!
During a confident post fight interview, Takeya Aoki thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CACC 67
Date: Mar 21, 2020 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Xing Pugberg (ranked 2141 p4p, 121 weight class) and Ace Rob (ranked 1473 p4p, 83 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Xing Pugberg! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Ace Rob!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Pugberg clinches with his opponent.
Rob lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pugberg (0) vs (2) Rob
Pugberg is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Pugberg is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Star Studded Beef, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Rob is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Pugberg is not content to let Rob control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pugberg tries to roll over but Rob keeps him under control.
Rob is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pugberg is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rob pulls his head out easily.
Rob is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Pugberg actively working from the bottom here.
Rob seems to be looking for submissions.
Pugberg is refusing to be controlled, as Rob sits in half guard.
Rob is working for an americana but Pugberg has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Rob was thinking about the submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rob wants to control from the top but Pugberg keeps moving.
Rob trying to move into half guard but instead Pugberg has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pugberg (2) vs (2) Rob
Rob looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Pugberg passes into half guard.
Rob is trying to control but can't.
Rob is looking to get back to full guard here but Pugberg has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Pugberg (5) vs (2) Rob
Rob is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pugberg tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Pugberg has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Rob wants to control but Pugberg postures up.
Rob is looking for a sweep.
Pugberg is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rob knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Rob is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Pugberg off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Pugberg (5) vs (6) Rob
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rob controlling well, preventing Pugberg from escaping the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Rob trying to control.
Pugberg turns into Rob and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pugberg (7) vs (6) Rob
Pugberg slips nicely into half guard.
Pugberg 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.
Rob is controlling Pugberg's position as best he can from this difficult position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Rob trying to hold on to Pugberg's head to control him but Pugberg postures up.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Rob slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Pugberg has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Rob looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pugberg drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Rob manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Pugberg has Rob in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pugberg (7) vs (8) Rob
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Pugberg 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.
Pugberg keeping moving, preventing Rob from controlling successfully.
Rob slips nicely into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Pugberg is not content to let Rob control the position.
Pugberg is defending against the submission attempts here by Rob.
Rob is trying to work for a kimura but Pugberg is defending well.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Rob is working for a kimura but Pugberg is defending it quite comfortably.
Rob wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pugberg keeps working.
Pugberg moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rob works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Rob is looking for a kimura but Pugberg is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rob to get the leverage.
Pugberg is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rob pulls his head out easily.
Pugberg wants to get back to full guard.
Rob is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pugberg is just riding it out for now. Rob eventually gives up the hold.
Pugberg looking for submissions off his back.
Rob is looking for a kimura but Pugberg is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rob to get the leverage.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Rob is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Pugberg looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pugberg looking for submissions off his back.
Pugberg tries to get to full guard but Rob has control of the leg.
Rob seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Pugberg has recovered full guard.
Rob drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Pugberg manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Rob has Pugberg in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pugberg (9) vs (8) Rob
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Rob 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: Pugberg (9) vs (10) Rob
Rob is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Pugberg is looking for a sweep. Rob is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rob is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pugberg is just riding it out for now. Rob eventually gives up the hold.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Rob seems to be looking for submissions.
Rob is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Pugberg moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rob trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pugberg had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rob defends it easily.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Rob stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pugberg swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rob wants to control from the top but Pugberg keeps moving.
Pugberg looking for a guillotine here but Rob defends easily.
Rob trying to control the position from guard on top but Pugberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Pugberg is looking for a triangle but Rob pushes his legs off easily.
Rob slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Pugberg (9) vs (13) Rob
Rob is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Pugberg is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Rob swings around for an armbar but Pugberg sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Rob's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pugberg (11) vs (13) Rob
Rob wants to control but Pugberg passes easily into half guard.
Pugberg is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Pugberg prevents Rob from improving his position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rob manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rob throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Pugberg escapes and throws Rob's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Pugberg (14) vs (13) Rob
Pugberg thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rob is trying to control Pugberg's posture but Pugberg avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pugberg takes the fight on points by 14 to 13. |
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Event:
CACC 61
Date: Mar 01, 2020 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between David Morrison Jr. (ranked 1680 p4p, 99 weight class) and Xing Pugberg (ranked 2072 p4p, 124 weight class). Morrison Jr. comes to the ring accompanied by Face The Pain. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 9 losses; David Morrison Jr.! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 0 losses; Xing Pugberg!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Morrison Jr. gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Pugberg to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Morrison Jr. (0) vs (2) Pugberg
Morrison Jr. looking for a guillotine here but Pugberg defends easily.
Pugberg trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Morrison Jr. wants to hit a switch here but Pugberg passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Morrison Jr. there! Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison Jr. (0) vs (5) Pugberg
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrison Jr. is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morrison Jr.'s coaches at Mello MMA have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Morrison Jr. gets back to half guard.
Morrison Jr. wants to get back to full guard.
Pugberg trying to pass the guard but Morrison Jr. defending well.
Pugberg is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Morrison Jr. defends it well.
Morrison Jr. gets full guard.
Morrison Jr. keeping full guard, as Pugberg tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morrison Jr. working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pugberg doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pugberg manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Morrison Jr. wants to sweep but no luck.
Pugberg controls from within his opponent's guard.
Morrison Jr. manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pugberg manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morrison Jr. (2) vs (5) Pugberg
Morrison Jr. trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morrison Jr. really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Morrison Jr. wants to control from the top but Pugberg keeps moving.
Morrison Jr. sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pugberg's guard.
Morrison Jr. with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Morrison Jr. trying to mount his opponent but Pugberg defends it.
Morrison Jr. is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Morrison Jr. wants to take a breather but Pugberg is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morrison Jr. trying to control the pace.
Pugberg looking for a kimura from the bottom but Morrison Jr. passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison Jr. (5) vs (5) Pugberg
Morrison Jr. will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pugberg tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Morrison Jr. wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Morrison Jr. is looking to take a break and control but Pugberg is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pugberg tries to bench press Morrison Jr. off him but Morrison Jr. keeps the position.
Pugberg is not content to let Morrison Jr. control the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Morrison Jr. working away.
Morrison Jr. is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Pugberg knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Morrison Jr. tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Pugberg seems a little lost for a moment, as Morrison Jr. dominates the positioning.
Morrison Jr. wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pugberg keeps working.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Morrison Jr. has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Morrison Jr. (7) vs (5) Pugberg
Morrison Jr. trying to control but Pugberg is having none of it.
Pugberg gets back to half guard.
Morrison Jr. trying to control the action but Pugberg is working from the bottom.
Morrison Jr. looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Pugberg is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Morrison Jr. pulls his head out easily.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Morrison Jr. not doing much here.
Pugberg looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Morrison Jr. is working for a kimura but Pugberg is defending it quite comfortably.
Pugberg wants to control but Morrison Jr. passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison Jr. (10) vs (5) Pugberg
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Morrison Jr. goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Pugberg rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Morrison Jr.'s guard! Nice work there by Pugberg! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morrison Jr. (10) vs (7) Pugberg
Morrison Jr. is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pugberg trying to control but Morrison Jr. is working from the bottom.
Pugberg looking to pass the guard.
Morrison Jr. manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pugberg manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morrison Jr. (12) vs (7) Pugberg
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Pugberg working for submissions but it's allowed Morrison Jr. to get to half guard.
Pugberg is staying active underneath Morrison Jr., who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pugberg looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pugberg tries to get to full guard but Morrison Jr. has control of the leg.
Morrison Jr. trying to control from half guard but Pugberg is working away.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Morrison Jr. looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Morrison Jr. performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Pugberg won't allow Morrison Jr. to pass to mount.
Morrison Jr. has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison Jr. (15) vs (7) Pugberg
Morrison Jr. is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Pugberg is surviving well by controlling Morrison Jr.'s body position as best he can.
Pugberg looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Morrison Jr. prevents Pugberg from getting the reversal.
Morrison Jr. tries to control but Pugberg wriggling away.
Morrison Jr. works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Morrison Jr. (18) vs (7) Pugberg
Morrison Jr. tries to get the hooks in deep but Pugberg pushed the leg off.
Morrison Jr. keeps control of the position as Pugberg tries to break free.
Pugberg rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Morrison Jr. is looking for a kimura but Pugberg is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Morrison Jr. to get the leverage.
Pugberg actively working from the bottom here.
Pugberg is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Morrison Jr. pulls his head out easily.
Morrison Jr. trying to mount his opponent but Pugberg defends it.
Morrison Jr. works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison Jr. (21) vs (7) Pugberg
Morrison Jr. controlling his opponent.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Pugberg is squirming around, avoiding Morrison Jr.'s attempts to control the action.
Morrison Jr. is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Pugberg is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Pugberg sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Morrison Jr. works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison Jr. (24) vs (7) Pugberg
And that's the end of the fight!
Morrison Jr. takes the fight on points by 24 to 7.
David Morrison Jr. retains his bantamweight title!
David Morrison Jr. decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CACC 55
Date: Feb 15, 2020 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Xing Pugberg (ranked 2097 p4p, 128 weight class) and Jaro Lalla (ranked 1778 p4p, 110 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Xing Pugberg! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Jaro Lalla!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Pugberg instigates a clinch.
Lalla has Pugberg pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Pugberg manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Pugberg ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Pugberg no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Lalla wants to control from the top but Pugberg keeps moving.
My spies in FIERCE - 15 Elite Coaches inform me that Lalla has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Pugberg tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lalla wants to control from the top but Pugberg keeps moving.
Lalla stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pugberg swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pugberg keeping moving, preventing Lalla from controlling successfully.
Pugberg escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lalla gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pugberg definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lalla wants to control from the top but Pugberg keeps moving.
Lalla is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pugberg is looking for a triangle but Lalla pushes his legs off easily.
Pugberg throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lalla drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Pugberg dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pugberg (2) vs (0) Lalla
Pugberg drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Lalla manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Pugberg has Lalla in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pugberg (2) vs (2) Lalla
Pugberg keeping moving, preventing Lalla from controlling successfully.
Lalla preventing the sweep.
Pugberg has his foot on Lalla's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lalla works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lalla drops back looking for a leg! Pugberg is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pugberg manages to kick Lalla off! Lalla jumps back into Pugberg's guard.
Lalla trying to control the position from guard on top but Pugberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lalla has gone for a leg lock! Pugberg slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lalla's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pugberg (4) vs (2) Lalla
Lalla is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Pugberg trying to control but Lalla is working from the bottom.
Lalla escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pugberg gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pugberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Lalla is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pugberg wants to pass the guard but Lalla is keeping the position.
Lalla looking for subs off his back but Pugberg has passed one foot through into half guard.
Pugberg is looking for a kimura but Lalla is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pugberg to get the leverage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pugberg maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Lalla could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Pugberg has cracked it and Lalla is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Pugberg!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Xing Pugberg!
Jaro Lalla was interviewed post fight and said '$#%@@@!!! SHIT!!!!! FUC@#$ YOU ALL!@#$#@@'. |
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Event:
CACC 49
Date: Feb 01, 2020 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Xing Pugberg (ranked 2098 p4p, 120 weight class) and Victor Anders (ranked 3901 p4p, 199 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Xing Pugberg! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Victor Anders!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Anders doesn't manage to clinch there - Pugberg circles away.
Anders shoots in for a takedown but Pugberg shows good takedown defense.
Pugberg clinches up against the ropes.
Anders drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Anders tries to pull guard but Pugberg forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Xing Pugberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Anders.
Pugberg manages to pull guard.
Anders has gone for a leg lock! Pugberg slips out almost immediately though and dives into Anders's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pugberg (2) vs (0) Anders
Pugberg has gone for a leg lock! Anders slips out almost immediately though and dives into Pugberg's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pugberg (2) vs (2) Anders
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anders trying to control the position from guard on top but Pugberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anders passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Pugberg (2) vs (5) Anders
Anders wants to control but Pugberg is keeping him busy.
Anders taking a break here but Pugberg is having none of it and regains half guard.
Anders wants to take a breather but Pugberg is having none of it.
Anders is looking for a kimura here.
Pugberg desperately trying to maintain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anders is looking for a kimura but Pugberg is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Anders to get the leverage.
Anders is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pugberg defends it well.
Pugberg is defending against the submission attempts here by Anders.
Pugberg is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pugberg is working hard here to advance position.
Anders tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pugberg knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Pugberg regains full guard. Nicely done.
Anders looking to sit in guard and control but Pugberg gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pugberg (4) vs (5) Anders
Pugberg looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Pugberg looking to pass the guard.
Anders keeping moving, preventing Pugberg from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anders trying to control the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Anders keeping moving, preventing Pugberg from controlling successfully.
Pugberg is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Anders is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Anders has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pugberg (4) vs (7) Anders
Anders trying to control but Pugberg is working from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pugberg not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Anders trying to control the position from guard on top but Pugberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anders got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pugberg has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Anders has managed to get both his arms back between Pugberg's legs - danger averted.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Pugberg throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Anders tries to free his leg and advance position but Pugberg is retaining full guard.
Pugberg throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Anders won't allow Pugberg to sweep him here.
Anders pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pugberg is keeping the position for now.
Anders trying to control but Pugberg is working from the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Anders sitting in guard here, content to control.
Anders trying to control the position from guard on top but Pugberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pugberg is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pugberg is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Anders defends well.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Anders drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Pugberg dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pugberg (6) vs (7) Anders
Anders keeping full guard, as Pugberg tries to pass.
Pugberg might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Anders throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Pugberg escapes and throws Anders's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Pugberg (9) vs (7) Anders
Anders is looking to reverse the position.
Pugberg thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Pugberg tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Pugberg has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Anders is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Pugberg goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Anders has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Pugberg but great work by Anders. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Pugberg (9) vs (11) Anders
Anders wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pugberg keeps working.
Anders goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Pugberg has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Anders but great work by Pugberg. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Pugberg (13) vs (11) Anders
You can see the frustration on Anders's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Pugberg tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Anders's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Anders is looking to regain half guard here but Pugberg keeps moving and retains side control.
Pugberg is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Anders has escaped the position, nice work there.
Anders is looking to reverse the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Pugberg is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Anders has escaped the position, nice work there.
Anders is looking to reverse the position.
Pugberg is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Anders has escaped the position, nice work there.
Anders is trying to control Pugberg's posture but Pugberg avoids it.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Anders is trying to improve his position.
Anders sneaks back into half guard.
Pugberg is looking to advance position but Anders won't allow it.
Anders wants to control but Pugberg is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Pugberg is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Anders trying to control from the bottom.
Anders moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Pugberg wants to pass the guard but Anders is keeping the position.
Pugberg passes into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pugberg is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pugberg takes the fight on points by 13 to 11. |
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Event:
CACC 42
Date: Jan 11, 2020 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Xing Pugberg (ranked 2063 p4p, 113 weight class) and Jose Pacheco (ranked 20473 p4p, 303 weight class). Jose Pacheco told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Xing Pugberg! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Jose Pacheco!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Pacheco fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Pugberg closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Pugberg turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Pugberg manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Pugberg (4) vs (0) Pacheco
Pugberg is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Pacheco is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
You can see the frustration on Pacheco's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Pacheco is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pugberg wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Pacheco, who protects the arm well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacheco can't do much from the bottom here.
Pugberg thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Pugberg wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pacheco keeps working.
Pugberg is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pacheco has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pacheco is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Pugberg tries for a kimura but Pacheco is defending well.
Pugberg working away.
Pugberg looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Pacheco is trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Pacheco's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Pugberg tries to advance to mount but Pacheco denies him.
Pacheco is trying to get back to half guard.
Pugberg moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Pugberg (6) vs (0) Pacheco
Pacheco tries to hold on but Pugberg postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pugberg goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Pacheco turns into him and now he's in Pugberg's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pugberg (6) vs (2) Pacheco
Pugberg is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pacheco is aware though and is defending well.
Pacheco trying to control the position from guard on top but Pugberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pugberg has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pacheco can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pacheco got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pugberg has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pacheco has managed to get both his arms back between Pugberg's legs - danger averted.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pacheco looking to pass the guard.
Pugberg is looking for a triangle but Pacheco pushes his legs off easily.
Pacheco trying to control the position from guard on top but Pugberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pugberg is pulling down on Pacheco's head to control his posture.
Pacheco has gone for a leg lock! Pugberg slips out almost immediately though and dives into Pacheco's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pugberg (8) vs (2) Pacheco
Pugberg drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Pacheco manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Pugberg has Pacheco in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pugberg (8) vs (4) Pacheco
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Pacheco is sitting in close to Pugberg's body. Pugberg has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Pacheco is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Pacheco is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Pugberg.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Xing Pugberg! |
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Event:
CACC 32
Date: Dec 21, 2019 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Xing Pugberg (ranked 2007 p4p, 112 weight class) and Dominick Bruise (ranked 3007 p4p, 163 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Xing Pugberg! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Dominick Bruise!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Pugberg has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bruise has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Pugberg after a bit of a struggle.
Pugberg tries to score a body lock takedown but Bruise shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Pugberg is fighting off a takedown attempt but Bruise is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Pugberg to the mat. Pugberg regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pugberg (0) vs (2) Bruise
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Bruise has gone for a leg lock! Pugberg slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bruise's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pugberg (2) vs (2) Bruise
Bruise pulls Pugberg in close to prevent any damage.
Pugberg postures up.
Bruise tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bruise managing to control the position.
Pugberg wants to pass the guard but Bruise is keeping the position.
Bruise managing to control the position.
Pugberg definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bruise 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: Pugberg (2) vs (4) Bruise
Pugberg might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pugberg trying to hold on to Bruise's head to control him but Bruise postures up.
Bruise controlling the pace.
Pugberg wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Pugberg actively working from the bottom here.
Bruise controlling the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Bruise working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Pugberg wants to get back to full guard but Bruise has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Pugberg (2) vs (7) Bruise
Pugberg is desperately trying to improve his position but Bruise has a good base and remains in mount.
Bruise wants to control the pace but Pugberg is squirming around nicely.
Bruise tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Pugberg defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Bruise.
Bruise looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pugberg tries to reverse the position but Bruise maintains control.
Bruise sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Pugberg 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: Pugberg (4) vs (7) Bruise
Bruise is trying to control the position but Pugberg postures up.
Bruise 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bruise lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pugberg (4) vs (9) Bruise
Pugberg looking for a triangle here. Bruise is fighting it but it looks tight! Pugberg pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Bruise is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Xing Pugberg! |
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Event:
CACC 27
Date: Dec 07, 2019 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ken Miller (ranked 4043 p4p, 208 weight class) and Xing Pugberg (ranked 1940 p4p, 115 weight class). Miller kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is 2pac - Im A Souljah. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Xing Pugberg enters the ring!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Ken Miller! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Xing Pugberg!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Pugberg closes the distance and pushes Miller back into the ropes.
Miller works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Miller (2) vs (0) Pugberg
Miller drops back, looking for a kneebar! Pugberg looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Pugberg looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Pugberg! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Miller (2) vs (4) Pugberg
Pugberg tries for a kimura but Miller is defending well.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Miller sneaks back into half guard.
Miller tries to roll over but Pugberg keeps him under control.
Miller won't allow Pugberg to pass to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller is trying to maintain the position but Pugberg is very close to passing his half guard.
Miller manages to get to full guard.
Miller looking for a guillotine here but Pugberg defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pugberg avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pugberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Miller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pugberg thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Miller throws his legs up looking for a submission but Pugberg uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Miller (2) vs (7) Pugberg
Miller is trying to control Pugberg's posture but Pugberg avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Pugberg is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Miller is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Pugberg is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Miller knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Miller tries to bench press Pugberg off him but Pugberg keeps the position.
Miller wants to control but Pugberg postures up.
Pugberg is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Miller has escaped the position, nice work there.
You can see the frustration on Miller's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Miller is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Pugberg's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pugberg wants to work for an arm triangle but Miller is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Miller actively working from the bottom here.
Miller actively working from the bottom here.
Miller is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pugberg pulls his head out easily.
Miller looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pugberg wants to work for an arm triangle but Miller is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Pugberg seems to be working for a kimura but Miller defends the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller manages to get to full guard.
Miller is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pugberg won't allow Miller to sweep him here.
Miller bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pugberg's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miller (4) vs (7) Pugberg
Pugberg keeping moving, preventing Miller from controlling successfully.
Pugberg looking to control.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Miller controlling from the top position.
Miller is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Pugberg is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Pugberg has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miller (4) vs (9) Pugberg
Pugberg trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pugberg passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Miller (4) vs (12) Pugberg
Pugberg tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Pugberg has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Miller struggling a bit here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Pugberg tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Pugberg has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Miller is trying to control Pugberg's posture but Pugberg avoids it.
Pugberg tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Pugberg has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Miller is looking to regain half guard here but Pugberg keeps moving and retains side control.
Miller gets back to half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Pugberg passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Miller! Score +3 for passing guard: Miller (4) vs (15) Pugberg
Pugberg working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Miller tries to hold on but Pugberg pushes him away.
Miller manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Pugberg is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Miller sees it coming and defends easily.
Pugberg tries to pass the half guard into mount. Miller knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Miller looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Pugberg is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Miller trying to control here.
Miller actively working from the bottom here.
Pugberg is thwarting Miller's attempts to control the position.
Pugberg is working for a submission of some sort.
Pugberg is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Miller is just riding it out for now. Pugberg eventually gives up the hold.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Pugberg is keen to just control but Miller is a slippery customer.
Miller is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Miller is trying to maintain the position but Pugberg is very close to passing his half guard.
Miller tries to roll over but Pugberg keeps him under control.
Miller moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Miller is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Miller is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pugberg defends well.
Miller bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pugberg's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miller (6) vs (15) Pugberg
Miller looking to sit in guard and control but Pugberg gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miller (6) vs (17) Pugberg
Miller has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pugberg can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Miller trying to keep a closed guard but Pugberg is proving a slippery customer.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Miller throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Pugberg escapes and throws Miller's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Miller (6) vs (20) Pugberg
Miller manages to get back to half guard.
Miller regains full guard. Nicely done.
Miller has his foot on Pugberg's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pugberg works his way back into a safe position though.
Miller has his foot on Pugberg's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pugberg works his way back into a safe position though.
Miller is breathing heavily.
Pugberg wants to control from the top but Miller keeps moving.
Miller is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pugberg trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Miller looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pugberg pushing down on Miller's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Pugberg is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Pugberg is keen to just control but Miller is a slippery customer.
Pugberg is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Miller is looking for a sweep. Pugberg is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Miller looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Miller trying to control but Pugberg postures up.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Miller is looking to improve his position.
Pugberg is working for a submission of some sort.
Miller actively working from the bottom here.
Miller is defending against the submission attempts here by Pugberg.
Pugberg is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Miller defends it well.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Pugberg trying to control the action but Miller is working from the bottom.
Miller is positioning himself well to prevent Pugberg advancing to mount.
Miller looking for submissions off his back.
Miller trying to control here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pugberg is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that's the end of the fight!
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Event:
EMP Piano vs Pearson
Date: Nov 02, 2019 |
#R1#
Barbosa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pugberg doesn't seem bothered though.
Barbosa lands a leg kick that knocks Pugberg off balance momentarily.
A swing and a miss from Pugberg.
Barbosa shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pugberg pinned against the cage. Pugberg gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Barbosa changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pugberg fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Barbosa on the side of the head.
A head kick misses from Barbosa.
Barbosa misses with a series of wild punches.
Pugberg misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Pugberg closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Barbosa to the mat! Barbosa manages to get full guard. #SUB#
Barbosa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Barbosa has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Pugberg is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Barbosa.
You can see the frustration on Barbosa's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
Barbosa manages to work his way to half guard, despite Pugberg's best efforts.
Barbosa is looking to improve his position.
Barbosa is working hard here to advance position.
Barbosa makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Barbosa.
Pugberg pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barbosa is keeping the position for now. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Barbosa looking for a guillotine here but Pugberg defends easily.
Barbosa is trying to keep Pugberg in close.
#SUB#
Barbosa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pugberg stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barbosa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barbosa looking for a sweep. Not yet Barbosa, not yet. #T3#
Barbosa controlling the position.#SUB#
Barbosa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pugberg defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Pugberg is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Barbosa is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Barbosa has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Pugberg throws his legs up looking for a submission but Barbosa uses it to pass to side control.
#SUB#
Barbosa tries for a kimura but Pugberg is defending well. #T4#
Barbosa advances nicely into full mount.
Pugberg regains half guard.
Pugberg trying to hold on to Barbosa's head to control him but Barbosa postures up.
#SUB#
Barbosa is looking for a kimura but Pugberg is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Barbosa to get the leverage.
Barbosa is looking to advance position but Pugberg won't allow it. #SUB#
Barbosa 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Barbosa seems to be working for a kimura but Pugberg defends the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcelo Barbosa dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Barbosa looks to score with a jab to the body but Pugberg is just out of range.
Pugberg is trying hard to land a takedown here. Barbosa sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Barbosa half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Pugberg steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barbosa.
Barbosa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barbosa comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Barbosa throws a head kick that misses.
Barbosa scores with a jab to the body.
Pugberg swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Barbosa.
Barbosa throws a head kick but Pugberg moves out of range.
Pugberg misses with an uppercut. Barbosa saw that one coming.
Pugberg swings for the body but Barbosa moves out of range.
Pugberg takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Barbosa throws a sloppy head kick and Pugberg moves out of range easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pugberg. Barbosa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pugberg throws a hook but Barbosa avoids it easily.
Barbosa half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Pugberg takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barbosa misses with the combination.
#T1#
Pugberg fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barbosa manages to avoid it.
Pugberg looks for a takedown but Barbosa sprawls well.
Pugberg tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barbosa is looking to wear down Pugberg with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Barbosa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pugberg throws out the jab.
Barbosa was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Barbosa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pugberg drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Barbosa defends it well.
Pugberg shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Barbosa as he jumps to the side.
Marcelo Barbosa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xing Pugberg.
Barbosa takes a swing at Pugberg's ribcage but misses.
Barbosa misses with a wild body shot.
Pugberg uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barbosa.
Barbosa connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pugberg. Pugberg circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Xing Pugberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barbosa misses with a wild body shot.
Barbosa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pugberg throws a hook to the side of Barbosa's head but Barbosa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Barbosa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pugberg swings for the body but Barbosa moves out of range.
Pugberg throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T2#
Pugberg dives in and grabs Barbosa's left leg, looking for a takedown. Barbosa pushes down on Pugberg's head and hops out.
Pugberg dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barbosa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pugberg moves away.
Pugberg feints the counter takedown.
Barbosa scores with a hook to the body. Pugberg takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pugberg misses with an uppercut
#TD#
and Barbosa counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Pugberg!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Barbosa thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Pugberg felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Pugberg tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Barbosa wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Barbosa wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Pugberg, who protects the arm well.
Pugberg is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Barbosa wants to control but Pugberg is keeping him busy. #T3#
Pugberg wants to improve his position but Barbosa is controlling well.
Pugberg is staying active underneath Barbosa, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Pugberg actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Barbosa is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pugberg defends it well. #SUB#
Barbosa is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Barbosa is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Pugberg!
Marcelo Barbosa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
Pugberg tries to hold on but Barbosa pushes him away.
Barbosa will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Barbosa controlling his opponent.
Pugberg working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB#
Barbosa moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Pugberg has worked his arm free - good work by Pugberg!
Barbosa just content to control the position.
Pugberg is looking for a sweep.
Pugberg manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcelo Barbosa dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Barbosa swinging wildly here.
Pugberg swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Barbosa misses with a body shot.
A cross from Barbosa lands.
Barbosa throws a body shot but no joy.
Pugberg with the counter takedown but Barbosa avoids it easily.
Barbosa with a hook.#TD2#
Pugberg scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Barbosa is trying to control Pugberg's posture but Pugberg avoids it.
Barbosa is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Pugberg is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Barbosa prevents Pugberg from improving position.
Barbosa sneaks back into half guard.#T1#
Barbosa is trying to control but Pugberg manages to pass to mount!
Barbosa gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Barbosa looking for submissions off his back.
Pugberg wants to control but Barbosa is keeping him busy.
Barbosa is looking to control Pugberg's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Barbosa avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Pugberg is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T2##SUB2#
Pugberg seems to be working for a kimura but Barbosa defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Pugberg is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Pugberg is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T3##SUB#
Barbosa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pugberg pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Pugberg is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Barbosa gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Barbosa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Barbosa had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pugberg defends it easily.
Xing Pugberg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Pugberg postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Marcelo Barbosa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pugberg trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Barbosa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pugberg passes Barbosa's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Pugberg is looking for a kimura but Barbosa is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pugberg to get the leverage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barbosa is positioning himself well to prevent Pugberg advancing to mount.
Barbosa trying to hold on to Pugberg's head to control him but Pugberg postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Xing Pugberg comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Barbosa has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcelo Barbosa!
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Event:
EMP Cobb vs Scrotum
Date: Sep 13, 2019 |
#R1#
Pugberg fails to land the takedown.
Pugberg shoots in looking for a takedown. Mayer tries to sprawl out of it but Pugberg keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mayer manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Pugberg is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#TD#
Pugberg decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Mayer moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Mayer is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pugberg is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayer looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Mayer is trying to control the position but Pugberg postures up. #T1##SUB2#
Mayer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pugberg doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pugberg manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mayer keeping moving, preventing Pugberg from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mayer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Mayer throws his legs up looking for a submission but Pugberg uses it to pass to side control.
Pugberg 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.
Mayer is trying to control Pugberg's posture but Pugberg avoids it. #SUB#
Pugberg working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mayer tries to improve position but can't.
Mayer struggling a bit here.
Mayer is looking to reverse the position.
Pugberg tries to move to mount but Mayer blocks the move with his legs. #SUB#
Pugberg is trying to get an arm triangle but Mayer is defending well.
Pugberg advances to mount. #T3#
Mayer tries to hold on but Pugberg pushes him away.
Mayer is trying to escape the mount but Pugberg keeps good control and instead manages to take Mayer's back.
Mayer trying to control but not successfully.
Pugberg is trying to stick to Mayer's back but Mayer is turning into Pugberg. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Pugberg's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Mayer.
Pugberg keeping full guard, as Mayer tries to pass.
Pugberg is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Mayer thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T4##SUB#
Mayer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pugberg has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mayer has managed to get both his arms back between Pugberg's legs - danger averted.
Mayer advances position into side control!
You can see the frustration on Pugberg's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Mayer tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Mayer looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Xing Pugberg will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Pugberg just misses with a punch to the body.
Mayer slips a jab from Pugberg.
Mayer connects with a crisp jab.
Mayer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mayer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pugberg.
Pugberg throws an overhand right that lands on Mayer's shoulder, as Mayer tries to avoid the shot. #TD2#
Mayer gets a takedown into half guard.
Pugberg might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mayer works his foot free and advances to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pugberg keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Poor strikes thrown by Mayer there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Mayer trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Pugberg tries to hold on but Mayer pushes him away.
Mayer working Pugberg over with strikes here.
Mayer wants to control the pace but Pugberg is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Mayer working for a submission but Pugberg is keeping him at bay.
Mayer fails to move to back control.
Damen Mayer has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Mayer is working for a guillotine from mount but Pugberg frees his head quite easily.
#T2#
Mayer forces the positional change into back control.
Mayer controlling well, preventing Pugberg from escaping the position.
Mayer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pugberg rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Mayer is thwarting Pugberg's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Mayer is trying to work for a kimura but Pugberg is defending well.
#T3#
Mayer is controlling the pace.
Pugberg is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mayer's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mayer's back!
Mayer trying to control the action but Pugberg just sinks the hooks in. #SUB#
Pugberg is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Mayer is defending well though. Pugberg let's go of the attempt for now.#T4#
Mayer trying to control but not successfully.
Mayer manages to reverse the position and now he's in Pugberg's guard. Nice work there by Mayer.
Pugberg working a defensive guard here.
Pugberg keeping full guard, as Mayer tries to pass.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mayer is still trying to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damen Mayer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Mayer throws a body shot but no joy. #TD2#
Mayer looking to score a takedown here. Pugberg is defending well but Mayer drives through and ends up in Pugberg's guard.
Pugberg keeping moving, preventing Mayer from controlling successfully.
Mayer pushing down on Pugberg's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Pugberg is staying active underneath Mayer, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pugberg is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayer passes into side control, despite Pugberg's attempt to control the position.
Mayer passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Pugberg! #T1#
Pugberg stops Mayer from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #SUB2#
Mayer goes for an armbar but Pugberg turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Pugberg.
Mayer working a defensive guard but Pugberg passes into half guard.
Pugberg works his way into side control.
Mayer tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Pugberg tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Pugberg has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Mayer tries to improve position but can't. #T2#
Mayer is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Pugberg off and has taken his back!
You can see the frustration on Pugberg's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB2#
Mayer is looking for the choke from the back position but Pugberg is controlling his hands well. #SUB2#
Pugberg won't enjoy being in this position. Mayer looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Pugberg is tapping - it's over boys! Mayer picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Damen Mayer!
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Event:
EMP Marceau vs Brent
Date: Aug 09, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Pugberg shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Sitsongrit napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB#
Pugberg working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Sitsongrit is looking to get back to his feet here but Pugberg is keeping cool and he's managed to take Sitsongrit's back.#SUB#
Pugberg has got his arm under Sitsongrit's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Sitsongrit has spun round into Pugberg's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Pugberg wants to sweep here but Sitsongrit controlling him for the moment.
Pugberg is trying to keep Sitsongrit in close.
#T1#
Sitsongrit controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sitsongrit must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sitsongrit stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pugberg swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Pugberg has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sitsongrit can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Pugberg working for a triangle but Sitsongrit defends it easily.
#SUB#
Sitsongrit got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pugberg has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sitsongrit has managed to get both his arms back between Pugberg's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SU2#
Sitsongrit gets to his feet - Pugberg follows without any prompting.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick that knocks Pugberg off balance momentarily.
Pugberg throws out a loose jab but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Pugberg looking to score a takedown here. Sitsongrit is defending well but Pugberg drives through and ends up in Sitsongrit's guard.#ES2#
Sitsongrit manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Sitsongrit lands a left hand.
Sitsongrit lands a body punch.
Pugberg is trying to pull guard but Sitsongrit has him pressed against the cage.
Sitsongrit works on Pugberg's body with a couple of short punches.
Sitsongrit lands an uppercut.
Sitsongrit lands a left hand.
Sitsongrit scores with a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit controlling the action here for a moment.
Pugberg goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sitsongrit prevents it.
#T3#
Sitsongrit lands a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Sitsongrit scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sitsongrit digs a right hand into Pugberg's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pugberg's gas tank.
Pugberg goes for a takedown attempt but Sitsongrit pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xing Pugberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pugberg takes one to the side of the head.
Pugberg moves out of range as Sitsongrit throws a body kick.
Pugberg jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD#
Pugberg shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sitsongrit's guard.
Pugberg wants to control from the top but Sitsongrit keeps moving.
Pugberg is fighting to break Sitsongrit's control of his arms but Sitsongrit is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T4#
Sitsongrit bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pugberg's guard. #REVB#
Sitsongrit controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Pugberg is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sitsongrit defends well.#SUB#
Pugberg is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sitsongrit is aware though and is defending well.
Sitsongrit controls from within his opponent's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yodsawan Sitsongrit dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Pugberg ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd cheers as Sitsongrit lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pugberg doesn't seem phased though.
Xing Pugberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Pugberg misses the target.
Sitsongrit throws out a counter right but Pugberg avoids it with no problem.
Pugberg stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sitsongrit.
Pugberg has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Pugberg momentarily.
Pugberg tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sitsongrit was well out of range. Poor timing from Pugberg.
Sitsongrit misses with a head kick.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sitsongrit drops his hands momentarily and Pugberg takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sitsongrit has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pugberg walks forward, straight into a front kick from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a glancing blow to the side of Pugberg's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sitsongrit moves out of range as Pugberg strikes.
Pugberg blocks a head kick by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Pugberg fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sitsongrit avoids it really well and circles away.#T1#
Pugberg throws a looping overhand right but Sitsongrit ducks down to avoid it.
Pugberg is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Sitsongrit's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Pugberg closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sitsongrit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sitsongrit throws a sloppy head kick and Pugberg moves out of range easily.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sitsongrit.
I was talking to Pugberg's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Sitsongrit lands a hook that snaps the head of Pugberg backwards.
Sitsongrit digs a right hand underneath Pugberg's ribcage. Pugberg let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Pugberg blocking some punches.
Sitsongrit is pressed up against the cage. Pugberg has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sitsongrit down to the mat. Sitsongrit avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Sitsongrit with a hook.
Pugberg looks to score with a jab to the body but Sitsongrit is just out of range.
Sitsongrit looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sitsongrit lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sitsongrit looks to land a left hand but Pugberg moved out of range nicely.
Pugberg misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Pugberg scores with a jab. Sitsongrit acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Yodsawan Sitsongrit seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pugberg scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
No luck for Pugberg with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xing Pugberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sitsongrit takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A big left from Sitsongrit misses.
Pugberg drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sitsongrit sprawls and moves away.
Nice straight punches there by Sitsongrit. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sitsongrit.
Pugberg misses with a left hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice body shot.
Pugberg looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sitsongrit is fending him off so far but Pugberg persists. Nope, Sitsongrit circles away and we're back to standing.
Pugberg moves out of range of the strikes.
Pugberg doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Pugberg looks to score with a jab to the body but Sitsongrit is just out of range.
Sitsongrit fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sitsongrit wants to slow Pugberg down by chopping away at his legs.
Sitsongrit dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pugberg. That did some damage!
Pugberg fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sitsongrit avoids it really well and circles away.#T3#
Pugberg misses with an uppercut. Sitsongrit saw that one coming.
Sitsongrit takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sitsongrit with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sitsongrit lands a head kick. Pugberg smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Pugberg gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sitsongrit counters with a straight right hand.
Pugberg gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sitsongrit, right into the meat.
Sitsongrit throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Sitsongrit throws a big shot that misses.
Pugberg closes the distance and clinches up with Sitsongrit, looking for a takedown. Pugberg pushes Sitsongrit against the cage but Sitsongrit circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sitsongrit throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sitsongrit throws out a loose jab but Pugberg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sitsongrit cracks Pugberg with a good jab.
Sitsongrit throws a head kick that misses. #T4#
Pugberg ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
Pugberg takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sitsongrit throws a head kick but Pugberg moves out of range.
Pugberg checks a low kick from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Pugberg avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sitsongrit is looking to slow Pugberg down with leg kicks. #TD#
Pugberg closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB#
Pugberg working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Sitsongrit is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yodsawan Sitsongrit showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Pugberg gets tackled into the cage by Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit maintains the clinch.
Yodsawan Sitsongrit is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sitsongrit content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Sitsongrit lands with a short shot to the head.
Sitsongrit lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pugberg backwards.
Sitsongrit prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sitsongrit lands a body punch.
Sitsongrit lands a body shot.
Pugberg jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sitsongrit walks away with a smile on his face. Pugberg gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Pugberg is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sitsongrit connects with a right hand. Pugberg shakes it off.
Sitsongrit dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pugberg misses with an uppercut. Sitsongrit saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pugberg connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Pugberg on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Pugberg misses with a lunging right hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Pugberg dives in and scores a takedown into Sitsongrit's guard.#ES2#
Sitsongrit has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Pugberg has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#T1#
Pugberg tries to score a body lock takedown but Sitsongrit shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xing Pugberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pugberg is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sitsongrit is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sitsongrit softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pugberg tries to break the clinch but Sitsongrit is controlling the position.
Pugberg tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sitsongrit just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sitsongrit.
Pugberg is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sitsongrit is defending well.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sitsongrit creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pugberg backwards.
Sitsongrit makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pugberg tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sitsongrit just stands there and leans against the cage.
Pugberg is trying to pull guard but Sitsongrit has him pressed against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Sitsongrit.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pugberg fails to pull guard.
Sitsongrit has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sitsongrit lands a right hand. #T2#
Sitsongrit is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD#
Pugberg manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SU2#
Pugberg is working an open guard so Sitsongrit takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Sitsongrit has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Yodsawan Sitsongrit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pugberg's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sitsongrit connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pugberg scrambles back to his feet.
Pugberg on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit obviously looking to wear him down.
Pugberg looks to land a right hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range.
Sitsongrit fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
Pugberg changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sitsongrit fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Pugberg checks it well.
Pugberg tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sitsongrit swivels and escapes.
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pugberg was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
Pugberg fails to land the takedown.
Pugberg blocks a low kick nicely.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut. Pugberg saw that one coming.
Sitsongrit scores with a head kick. Pugberg tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Sitsongrit fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T3#
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick which misses Pugberg's front leg but catches the back leg as Pugberg tries to avoid it.
Pugberg throws a hook to the side of Sitsongrit's head but Sitsongrit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sitsongrit throws out a leg kick but Pugberg moves out of range and Sitsongrit only half commits.
Sitsongrit throws a big shot that misses.
Pugberg takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sitsongrit throws a hook but Pugberg blocks it.
Pugberg drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sitsongrit sprawls and moves away.
Pugberg scores with a shot to the body.
Pugberg on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit obviously looking to wear him down.
A shot to the body from Pugberg misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sitsongrit defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pugberg.
Pugberg slips under a jab.
Pugberg changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pugberg's head backwards.
Pugberg fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight left.
Sitsongrit fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pugberg has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sitsongrit throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Xing Pugberg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Pugberg slips a jab from Sitsongrit.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sitsongrit throws a front kick aimed at Pugberg's knee but Pugberg avoids it well.
Pugberg jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pugberg shoots for a double leg takedown but Sitsongrit sprawls well. He's pushed Pugberg's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sitsongrit moves out of range as Pugberg strikes.
Sitsongrit moves into range and connects with a jab.
Pugberg tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sitsongrit was well out of range. Poor timing from Pugberg.
Sitsongrit throws a nice outside leg kick.
Pugberg takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Pugberg tries to work over Sitsongrit's front leg with a kick but Sitsongrit checks it.
Sitsongrit uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Pugberg has time to react.
Nice takedown defense from Sitsongrit. No joy for Pugberg on that attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pugberg on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Pugberg loads up on a big right hand but Sitsongrit slips the punch.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick which misses Pugberg's front leg but catches the back leg as Pugberg tries to avoid it.
Pugberg takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yodsawan Sitsongrit comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sitsongrit has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yodsawan Sitsongrit!
A relieved looking Yodsawan Sitsongrit 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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EMP Tower vs Marciano
Date: Jul 19, 2019 |
#R1#
Duanesboy listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Duanesboy slips a straight right by Pugberg.
Pugberg misses with a hook to the body
and Duanesboy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pugberg throws a right hand that misses
and Duanesboy counters with a good low kick that Pugberg was not able to check.
Pugberg swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Duanesboy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Duanesboy has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Pugberg slips a straight right by Duanesboy.
Pugberg scores with the left hand. Duanesboy knows he should have avoided that one.
Pugberg misses with a body shot.
Duanesboy unleashes a big counter combination but Pugberg bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Pugberg misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Duanesboy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pugberg misses with a hook
letting Duanesboy counter with a right hand.
Duanesboy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pugberg.
Pugberg cracks Duanesboy with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Duanesboy ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pugberg. Duanesboy does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Duanesboy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pugberg throws a lazy uppercut
and Duanesboy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pugberg with a lazy takedown attempt
and Duanesboy counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Duanesboy looks to land a left hand but Pugberg moved out of range nicely.#TD#
Duanesboy gets caught flat footed, as Pugberg shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Pugberg passes into half guard.
Duanesboy manages to get to full guard.
Duanesboy trying to control the position here.
Duanesboy keeping moving, preventing Pugberg from controlling successfully. #T2##SUB#
Pugberg drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Duanesboy manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Pugberg has Duanesboy in his guard.#REVB#
Duanesboy is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Pugberg working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Duanesboy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Duanesboy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Duanesboy is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T3##SUB#
Pugberg looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Duanesboy passes into half guard.
Duanesboy stalling. #SUB#
Pugberg is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Duanesboy pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pugberg is trying to get back to full guard.
Pugberg regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Pugberg is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Duanesboy is aware though and is defending well.
Duanesboy tries to free his leg and advance position but Pugberg is retaining full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Duanesboy is stalling in the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Snake Duanesboy dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Duanesboy throws a looping overhand right but Pugberg ducks down to avoid it.
Pugberg swings widly with a right hand
and Duanesboy counters with a straight right hand.
Duanesboy throws a chopping leg kick but Pugberg manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Duanesboy misses with a hook.
Pugberg shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Duanesboy as he jumps to the side.
Pugberg blocks a jab.
Duanesboy is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Pugberg throws a predictable looking body shot
and Duanesboy counters with a nice uppercut.
Pugberg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Duanesboy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Duanesboy stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pugberg throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from Duanesboy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Duanesboy looks to land a right hand but Pugberg moved out of range.
Duanesboy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pugberg sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pugberg changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Duanesboy tries to avoid it but Pugberg manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Duanesboy to the ground. Duanesboy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Duanesboy let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Pugberg looks to land a right hand but Duanesboy moved out of range.#T1#
Duanesboy looks to land a right hand but Pugberg moved out of range.
Snake Duanesboy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Decent striking displayed by Duanesboy there.
A big right from Pugberg misses.
Duanesboy lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Duanesboy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Duanesboy! But no joy.
Nice shot lands for Duanesboy.
Pugberg moves out of range of the strikes.
Pugberg uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Duanesboy.
Snake Duanesboy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pugberg throws an off balance right hand
and Duanesboy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pugberg misses with a lunging right hand
and Duanesboy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Duanesboy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice defenses there by Duanesboy.
Duanesboy connects with a body shot.
Pugberg shoots and misses
enabling Duanesboy to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xing Pugberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pugberg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Duanesboy.
#T2#
Pugberg misses with a takedown attempt
and Duanesboy counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Duanesboy slips a straight right by Pugberg.
Pugberg shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Duanesboy sprawls well. Duanesboy wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pugberg gets slowly back to his feet.#TD#
Pugberg throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Duanesboy tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Pugberg is in Duanesboy's guard.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Duanesboy manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Duanesboy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Duanesboy.
Duanesboy lands a body punch in the clinch.
Duanesboy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pugberg backwards.
Duanesboy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pugberg backwards.
Duanesboy lands with a short shot to the head.
Good body shot from Duanesboy.
#T3#
Pugberg drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Duanesboy stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Pugberg is trying to break the clinch but Duanesboy is controlling him.
A short body shot lands from Duanesboy as the two fighters clinch.
Duanesboy digs a right hand into Pugberg's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pugberg's gas tank.
Duanesboy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pugbergs head.
Duanesboy lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pugberg or not.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#BC2#
Duanesboy manages to break the clinch.
Duanesboy slips under a jab from Pugberg.
Duanesboy jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Duanesboy with a jab.
Pugberg is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Duanesboy's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Pugberg throws a right hand that misses
and Duanesboy counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Duanesboy throws a body shot but no joy.
Duanesboy has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Duanesboy swings for the body but Pugberg moves out of range.
Duanesboy misses with an attempted mid kick.
Pugberg throws an off balance right hand
letting Duanesboy counter with a right hand. #T4#
Pugberg misses the shot to the body.
Duanesboy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pugberg loads up on a big right hand but Duanesboy slips the punch.
Duanesboy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Duanesboy swings for the body but Pugberg moves out of range.
Duanesboy misses with a looping right.
Pugberg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Duanesboy! But no joy.
Duanesboy cracks Pugberg with a good jab.
Pugberg misses with a hook
enabling Duanesboy to counter with a crisp jab.
Pugberg thows a left - swing and a miss!
Duanesboy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pugberg throws a push kick but Duanesboy slaps the foot to one side.
Pugberg needs to keep his hands up - Duanesboy had a free shot at his head there.
Duanesboy lands an overhand right.
Pugberg has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pugberg there as he acknowledges the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Snake Duanesboy 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! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
The fighters circling - Duanesboy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice uppercut lands for Pugberg. That snapped Duanesboy's head back.
Pugberg misses the jab.
Pugberg throws a looping overhand right but Duanesboy ducks down to avoid it.
Pugberg avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pugberg takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Pugberg takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Duanesboy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Duanesboy there as he acknowledges the shot.
Pugberg bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Duanesboy's head.
Duanesboy throws a shot from downtown. Pugberg moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Pugberg closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Duanesboy's guard.#ES2#
Duanesboy is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Pugberg presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Duanesboy scores with a shot to the side of Pugberg's head.
Duanesboy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right from Duanesboy on the inside. #T1#
Duanesboy lands a hook that snaps the head of Pugberg backwards.
Duanesboy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Duanesboy on the inside.
Duanesboy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pugberg tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Duanesboy just stands there and leans against the cage.
Duanesboy lands a hook that snaps the head of Pugberg backwards.
Pugberg tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Duanesboy smiles and moves away.
Duanesboy throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Pugberg counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #ES2#
Duanesboy has one foot on Pugberg's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pugberg looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
No luck for Pugberg with that takedown attempt.
Duanesboy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xing Pugberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Pugberg with that takedown attempt.
Pugberg misses with a left hand
and Duanesboy counters with a straight right hand.
Duanesboy swings for the body but Pugberg moves out of range.
#T2#
A big left from Duanesboy misses.
Duanesboy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Duanesboy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pugberg.
Pugberg closes this distance looking for a takedown but Duanesboy circles away.
Duanesboy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pugberg ducks under a wild hook from Duanesboy.
Pugberg swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Duanesboy makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Snake Duanesboy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Duanesboy lands with a hook. Pugberg tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Pugberg is trying hard to land a takedown here. Duanesboy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Pugberg slips under a jab.
Pugberg drops down looking for a counter takedown but Duanesboy sprawls and moves away.
Pugberg slips a straight right by Duanesboy.
Pugberg with a hook.
Pugberg digs a good hook to Duanesboy's body.
Duanesboy misses the jab.
Pugberg misses with a jab to the body
and Duanesboy counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Pugberg misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
It seemed like Duanesboy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pugberg fails with a takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Duanesboy! But no joy.
Duanesboy lands with a good body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Pugberg 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Pugberg looks to land a right hand but Duanesboy moved out of range.
Pugberg swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pugberg is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Duanesboy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pugberg. Duanesboy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Duanesboy closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Duanesboy scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Pugberg throws a lazy uppercut
and Duanesboy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Xing Pugberg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
A jab from Duanesboy does it's job there.
Duanesboy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Duanesboy lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Pugberg throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Duanesboy to counter with a crisp jab.
Xing Pugberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pugberg gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Duanesboy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Duanesboy paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Pugberg cracks Duanesboy with a good jab.
Pugberg throws an off balance right hand
and Duanesboy counters with a straight right hand.
Duanesboy lands with an uppercut that bounces Pugberg off the cage and back into range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Duanesboy connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Duanesboy jabs at Pugberg's body.
Duanesboy connects with a leg kick. Pugberg looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Snake Duanesboy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Duanesboy has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Snake Duanesboy!
Snake Duanesboy opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Event:
EMP Tower vs Zulu
Date: Jun 28, 2019 |
#R1#
Pugberg shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Boaz sprawls well. Boaz wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pugberg gets slowly back to his feet.
Pugberg thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice defenses there by Boaz.
Boaz 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.#TD#
Boaz bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Boaz trying to control the action but Pugberg is working from the bottom.
Pugberg tries to buck Boaz off but Boaz is having none of it.
Pugberg is trying to control Boaz's posture but Boaz avoids it. #SUB#
Boaz thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Boaz thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T1#
Boaz controlling the position from side mount.
Boaz trying to control the position but Pugberg is working away. #SUB#
Boaz is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pugberg has escaped the position, nice work there.
Boaz moves into full mount!
Boaz controlling the pace for now. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pugberg stops Boaz from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Pugberg is desperately trying to improve his position but Boaz has a good base and remains in mount.
Boaz sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB#
Boaz has hold of Pugberg's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Pugberg manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Boaz controlling the pace for now. #T3##SUB#
Boaz wants to finish this one by submission but Pugberg is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Boaz.
Boaz controlling his opponent. #SUB#
Boaz is working for a guillotine from mount but Pugberg frees his head quite easily.
Boaz seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Pugberg is holding on tight.
Boaz controlling his opponent.
Boaz fails to move to back control.
Boaz can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pugberg is looking to escape. #T4#
Pugberg slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Boaz passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Pugberg!
Pugberg working to try and regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boaz controlling the position easily from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wamberto Boaz dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Boaz lands a nice looking body shot.
Boaz connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Pugberg drops his hands momentarily and Boaz takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A big left from Boaz misses.
Boaz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pugberg.
Pugberg displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Boaz throws out the jab.
Boaz fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Boaz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pugberg manages to avoid it.
Pugberg throws the left hand but Boaz avoids the punch easily.
Boaz leaves Pugberg with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Pugberg on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boaz gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pugberg.
Pugberg moves into range and connects with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pugberg wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Boaz sizes up Pugberg with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Pugberg throws a lazy right hand but Boaz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Pugberg slips a straight right by Boaz.
Boaz is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Boaz misses the shot to the body.
Pugberg throws a looping overhand right but Boaz ducks down to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Boaz misses the target.
Boaz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pugberg can do to turn this around?
Pugberg throws a shot from downtown. Boaz moves away and avoids it.
Pugberg throws the left hand but Boaz avoids the punch easily.
Boaz looks to score with a jab to the body but Pugberg is just out of range.
Boaz dips to his left and cracks Pugberg with an uppercut!#TD2#
Pugberg shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Boaz's guard.
Pugberg must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Boaz seems keen to control Pugberg's posture.#SUB#
Boaz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Boaz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Boaz keeping moving, preventing Pugberg from controlling successfully. #T2#
My spies in Crapollas Gym inform me that Pugberg has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Boaz lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Boaz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pugberg being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Boaz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pugberg has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Boaz has managed to get both his arms back between Pugberg's legs - danger averted.
Wamberto Boaz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boaz forces his way into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boaz is trying to control the action in half guard but Pugberg is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3#
Boaz seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Boaz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Boaz is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pugberg sees it coming and defends easily.
Pugberg trying to control here.
Boaz is trying to control the action in half guard but Pugberg is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Boaz trying to control the pace. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Boaz trying to control from half guard but Pugberg is working away. #SUB#
Boaz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Pugberg wants to get back to full guard but Boaz has mounted him!
Boaz fails to take his opponent's back.
Pugberg gets back to half guard.
Boaz is looking to take a break and control but Pugberg is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boaz is taking a breather. Pugberg says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wamberto Boaz dominated that second round.
That's time! Boaz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Pugberg looks to land a left hand but Boaz moved out of range nicely.
Pugberg might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Boaz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Boaz is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Pugberg lands a lovely overhand right.
Boaz throws a body shot but no joy.
Boaz misses with a straight left.
Pugberg tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boaz was well out of range. Poor timing from Pugberg.
Boaz feinted with a counter takedown.
Pugberg tries to score a power double leg takedown but Boaz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pugberg somewhat.
Boaz swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Boaz defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pugberg.
Boaz dives in for a single leg takedown but Pugberg sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Boaz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pugberg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boaz throws a looping overhand right but Pugberg ducks down to avoid it.
Pugberg throws a body punch but Boaz moves out of range.
Pugberg ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pugberg looks to score with a jab to the body but Boaz is just out of range.
Boaz ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A low kick from Pugberg misses #TD#
and Boaz counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #T1##SUB2#
Pugberg actively working from the bottom here.
Boaz wants to take a breather but Pugberg is having none of it. #SUB#
Boaz 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.
#SUB2#
Pugberg actively working from the bottom here.
Pugberg wants to improve his position but Boaz is controlling well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Boaz in particular looking to stall.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pugberg is pressing down on Boaz's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Boaz drops back looking for a leg! Pugberg is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pugberg manages to kick Boaz off! Boaz jumps back into Pugberg's guard.
Boaz passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Pugberg tries to improve position but can't.
Boaz is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T3#
Pugberg gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Boaz is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Boaz is trying to work for a kimura but Pugberg is defending well.
Xing Pugberg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Boaz prevents Pugberg from improving his position.
Boaz is controlling the pace.
#SUB2#
Pugberg looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pugberg punching from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wamberto Boaz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Boaz 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wamberto Boaz!
A victorious Wamberto Boaz 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:
EMP Papadopoulos Vs Scrotum
Date: Jun 14, 2019 |
#R1#
Mayer slips a straight right by Pugberg.
Xing Pugberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pugberg swings for the body but Mayer moves out of range.
#TD#
Pugberg shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Mayer is trying to defend but Pugberg finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB2#
Mayer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pugberg pulls his head out easily.
Mayer regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Mayer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pugberg doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pugberg manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pugberg advances to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mayer wants to control but Pugberg passes into side.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
You can see the frustration on Mayer's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mayer is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Pugberg looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Pugberg swings around for an armbar but Mayer sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Pugberg's guard.
Mayer trying to control the position from guard on top but Pugberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pugberg might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mayer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Pugberg utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Pugberg has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mayer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mayer forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Pugberg looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Pugberg looking for submissions off his back.
Mayer is looking to take a break and control but Pugberg is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Pugberg is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Mayer jumps into side control!#SUB2#
Mayer tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mayer has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mayer has control of an arm but Pugberg manages to advance to Mayer's back!
Pugberg doesn't have the hooks in and Mayer manages to turn into his guard.
#SUB#
Pugberg is looking for a triangle but Mayer pushes his legs off easily.
Mayer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Pugberg is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SUB2#
Mayer looking for submissions off his back.
Mayer won't allow Pugberg to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Mayer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mayer is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Xing Pugberg will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Mayer drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Pugberg takes a swing at Mayer's ribcage but misses.
Mayer is looking to clinch.
Mayer throws a body punch but Pugberg moves out of range.
Mayer slips under a jab.
Mayer tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD#
Pugberg throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Mayer was covering up waiting for the punch and Pugberg finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Pugberg trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pugberg showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayer keeping moving, preventing Pugberg from controlling successfully.
Xing Pugberg overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Mayer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pugberg defends well.#T1##SUB2#
Pugberg got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mayer has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pugberg has managed to get both his arms back between Mayer's legs - danger averted.
Pugberg wants to pass the guard but Mayer is keeping the position.#SUB#
Pugberg drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Mayer manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Pugberg has Mayer in his guard.#REVB#
Pugberg not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pugberg seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mayer trying to control the position from guard on top but Pugberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mayer advances position into side control!#SUB2#
Mayer tries for a kimura but Pugberg is defending well.
Pugberg trying to remain calm as Mayer controls from the top position.#SUB2#
Mayer tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mayer has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Pugberg is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Mayer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pugberg keeps working.
Pugberg tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mayer is looking to take a break and control but Pugberg is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pugberg is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mayer off and has taken his back!#T4##SUB#
Mayer defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Pugberg's arms.
Mayer breaks Pugberg's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Mayer passes into half guard.
Mayer is trying to control. Pugberg wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Mayer is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Pugberg is defending against the submission attempts here by Mayer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Damen Mayer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Pugberg's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Pugberg shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Mayer manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Pugberg wants to control from the top but Mayer keeps moving.
Pugberg looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Mayer is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pugberg is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayer manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pugberg manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Pugberg looking for a sweep. Not yet Pugberg, not yet. #T1#
Pugberg keeping moving, preventing Mayer from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Pugberg looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mayer passes into half guard.
#SUB2#
Mayer is looking for a kimura but Pugberg is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mayer to get the leverage.
Pugberg is trying to get back to full guard.
Pugberg makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pugberg.
Mayer passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T2#
Pugberg tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Mayer thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Mayer trying to control the action but Pugberg is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Mayer tries for a kimura but Pugberg is defending well. #T3#
Pugberg tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mayer wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mayer wants to control but Pugberg is keeping him busy.
Pugberg is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mayer off and has taken his back!
Mayer tries to escape but Pugberg has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Mayer trying to control the action but Pugberg just sinks the hooks in. #T4##SUB#
Mayer is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB#
Pugberg has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Mayer! Can he survive? No! He's out! Pugberg gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Xing Pugberg!
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Event:
EMP Escobar vs Kansalainen
Date: May 17, 2019 |
#R1#
Pugberg has a takedown stuffed.
Pugberg looks to score with a jab to the body but Dee is just out of range.
Pugberg uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dee.
Pugberg tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Pugberg jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dee misses with a straight right.
Pugberg throws a jab but it's blocked by Dee. #TD2#
Pugberg closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Dee's coaches at House of Pain have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Dee is looking for a sweep.
Pugberg prevents Dee from escaping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Pugberg thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dee is trying to get back to his feet.
Pugberg trying to control the position but Dee is working away. #SUB2#
Pugberg is trying to get an arm triangle but Dee is defending well. #T1#
Dee tries to bench press Pugberg off him but Pugberg keeps the position.
Pugberg passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Dee!
Dee is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Pugberg swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Xing Pugberg!
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Event:
EMP Verygood vs Alcala
Date: Apr 19, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Pugberg closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Boaz to the mat! Boaz manages to get full guard.
Boaz is controlling Pugberg's posture.
Pugberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Boaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Boaz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pugberg tries to free his leg and advance position but Boaz is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Boaz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pugberg defends it easily.
Boaz is adopting a defensive guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pugberg trying to control but Boaz is working from the bottom.
Boaz tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1##SUB2#
Boaz pushes a forearm under Pugberg's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Pugberg is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Wamberto Boaz!
Wamberto Boaz thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
EMP Thomas vs Ahma
Date: Mar 16, 2019 |
#R1#
Charles closes the distance and clinches up with Pugberg, looking for a takedown. Charles pushes Pugberg against the cage but Pugberg circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Pugberg lands with a nice body punch.
Charles defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pugberg.
Charles tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Pugberg scores with a punch to the head.
Pugberg turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#TD#
Charles gets caught flat footed, as Pugberg shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Pugberg trying to move into half guard but instead Charles has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Pugberg might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Pugberg looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Charles engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Charles tries to free his leg and advance position but Pugberg is retaining full guard. #T1##SUB#
Charles avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pugberg wants to control but Charles passes easily into half guard.
Charles moves nicely into side control.
Charles is looking to take a break and control but Pugberg is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pugberg is looking for a sweep.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pugberg manages to get back to half guard.
Charles works his way into side control.
Charles advances to full mount.
Charles content just to control the position here.
Pugberg is looking to improve his position but Charles isn't that keen on the idea.#T3#
Charles looking to control and managing it successfully.
Pugberg is trying desperately to improve position.
Charles sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Pugberg is trying to escape the mount.
Charles seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Pugberg is holding on tight.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Charles manages to capitalize on a mistake by Pugberg to take his back!
Pugberg tries to roll but Charles sticks to his back.
Pugberg is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Charles controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rubens Charles will probably get the nod.
That's time! Pugberg's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Charles misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Charles changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pugberg tries to avoid it but Charles manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pugberg to the ground. Pugberg escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Charles fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Xing Pugberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rubens Charles.#TD#
Pugberg shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Pugberg prevents Charles from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pugberg wants to pass the guard but Charles is defending well.
Charles trying to control from the bottom.
#T1#
Charles preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Charles felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Pugberg 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.
Pugberg wants to take a breather but Charles is having none of it. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Pugberg is looking for a kimura but Charles is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pugberg to get the leverage. #SUB#
Pugberg is working for a submission of some sort.
Charles is positioning himself well to prevent Pugberg advancing to mount. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Charles takes a jab right on the kisser.
Charles looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Pugberg with a jab.
Pugberg lands a jab to Charles's midsection.#T3#
Charles shoots for a double leg takedown but Pugberg sprawls well. He's pushed Charles's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nice sprawl there from Pugberg as Charles shoots in.
Pugberg lands with an overhand left.
Pugberg with a jab.
Charles has a takedown stuffed.
Pugberg scores with a hook to the body. Charles takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Charles fails with the takedown.
Charles shoots in for a takedown but Pugberg shows good takedown defense.
Xing Pugberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Charles fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Pugberg lands with a hook. Charles tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Pugberg keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Xing Pugberg is winning the standup battle so far.#T4#
Pugberg darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #TD#
Pugberg looking to score a takedown here. Charles is defending well but Pugberg drives through and ends up in Charles's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pugberg looking to pass the guard.
Pugberg trying to control but Charles is working from the bottom.
Pugberg postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pugberg trying to control but Charles is working from the bottom.
Pugberg trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xing Pugberg dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Pugberg sizes up Charles with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Pugberg misses with a few strikes there.
#TD#
Pugberg looking to score a takedown here. Charles is defending well but Pugberg drives through and ends up in Charles's guard.#SUB#
Pugberg drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Charles manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Pugberg has Charles in his guard.#REVB#
Charles slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pugberg is trying to control Charles's posture but Charles avoids it.
Pugberg trying to remain calm as Charles controls from the top position.#T1#
Pugberg tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Charles easily slips into full mount!
Pugberg working to try and regain half guard.
Charles looking to control and managing it successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pugberg is working to get back to half guard.
Pugberg is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pugberg is looking to get to half guard.
Charles tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Pugberg is trying desperately to improve position.
Pugberg is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Charles can do to turn this around?
Charles trying to control but Pugberg is having none of it. #T3#
Pugberg wants to hold on but Charles pushes him away.
Charles trying to control but Pugberg is having none of it.
Charles controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Pugberg is desperately trying to improve his position but Charles has a good base and remains in mount.
Pugberg bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Pugberg looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Xing Pugberg.
Well Pugberg 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xing Pugberg!
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Event:
EMP Sheedy vs San Diego
Date: Feb 08, 2019 |
#R1#
Davis looks to land a combination but Pugberg avoids it well.
Pugberg feints the counter takedown.
Pugberg avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pugberg lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Davis jabs Pugberg to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Pugberg closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #TD2#
Pugberg looking to score a takedown here. Davis is defending well but Pugberg drives through and ends up in Davis's guard.
Davis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Davis looking to control.
Pugberg won't allow Davis to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Pugberg postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Davis is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Pugberg, into his guard. #REVR#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Davis looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1#
Davis trying to control but Pugberg is working from the bottom.
Pugberg wants to sweep here but Davis controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Pugberg is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pugberg keeping moving, preventing Davis from controlling successfully. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pugberg is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Davis wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Davis 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.
Davis is adopting a defensive guard.
Pugberg works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T3#
Davis gets full guard.
Pugberg pushes down on Davis's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Davis is looking for a sweep. Pugberg is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Pugberg seems to be working for a kimura but Davis defends the submission attempt.
Davis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Davis has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pugberg is working away from the top position though.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Davis keeping hold of Pugberg's head, controlling as best he can.
Pugberg looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Davis is trying to get back to full guard.
Davis keeping hold of Pugberg's head, controlling as best he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Davis moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jonathan Davis will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD2#
Pugberg closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB2#
Pugberg is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Davis knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Pugberg wants to control but Davis is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Pugberg tries for a kimura but Davis is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davis struggling a bit here.#T1#
Xing Pugberg has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Pugberg is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Davis is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Pugberg has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Davis is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Davis wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Davis wants to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Pugberg looking for the RNC. #SUB2#
Pugberg is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Davis is defending well though. Pugberg let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB2#
Davis showing good submission defense here.
#SUB2#
Pugberg is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Davis knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Davis for a finish. #T3#
Davis trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Well, with Pugberg on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Davis is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
I really don't envy Davis right now.
#SUB2#
Pugberg is persistently looking for the submission but Davis is defending it well.
Pugberg not allowing Davis to control his hands. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Pugberg 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, Davis has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Davis tries to break free.
Davis trying to control the action but Pugberg just sinks the hooks in.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Davis fending off the submission attempt from Pugberg. #SUB2#
Pugberg is persistently looking for the submission but Davis is defending it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xing Pugberg showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Davis throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pugberg on the side of the head.
A jab from Pugberg finds it's way through Davis's defenses.
Pugberg goes for a double leg but Davis avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Davis continues to drive forward.
Pugberg slips under a jab.
Davis just misses with a punch to the body.
Davis misses with a wild body shot.
Davis throws a series of punches but Pugberg avoids them all with ease.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Pugberg throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Davis.
Jab, jab by Pugberg - just one landing.
Davis takes a shot right to the bread basket.#TD2#
Pugberg shoots in and bounces Davis off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Davis will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Davis is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Davis looking to sit in guard and control but Pugberg gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T1#
Pugberg trying to control but Davis is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Pugberg is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Davis is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Davis has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Davis is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Pugberg looking for a sweep. Not yet Pugberg, not yet. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Davis is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Davis wanted to stand there but Pugberg had control of the position.
Davis content to stall in guard here.
Davis wants to stand but Pugberg has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T3##SUB2#
Davis got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pugberg has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Davis has managed to get both his arms back between Pugberg's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Pugberg is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Davis defends well.
Pugberg has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Pugberg is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pugberg is trying to control the position but Davis postures up. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Davis 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. #SUB2#
Pugberg is looking for a triangle but Davis pushes his legs off easily.
Davis controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pugberg wants to sweep here but Davis controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Xing Pugberg.
I think Pugberg has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xing Pugberg!
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Event:
EMP Mumu vs Thomas 3
Date: Jan 06, 2019 |
#R1#
Jodson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Jodson misses the target.
Pugberg throws the left hand but Jodson avoids the punch easily.
A punch lands to the side of Pugberg 's head but he takes it in his stride.#TD2#
Pugberg closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jodson to the mat! Jodson manages to get full guard. #ES#
Jodson pushes Pugberg off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Jab, jab by Pugberg - just one landing.
Pugberg with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Jodson to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pugberg fails with the takedown#KD#
and Jodson counters with a crisp right hand that drops Pugberg! Jodson lets Pugberg back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#
Pugberg is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Xing Pugberg has been cut.
Nice body punch from Jodson.
Pugberg is still on wobbly legs! Can Jodson finish him?
Jodson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pugberg.
Dohn Jodson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xing Pugberg.
Pugberg checks a low kick from Jodson.
Pugberg tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Pugberg seems to have recovered his senses.
Pugberg loads up on a big right hand but Jodson slips the punch.#T1#
Pugberg misses with an uppercut.
Pugberg fails with the takedown.
Jodson throws a monster overhand right that drops Pugberg! Jodson follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dohn Jodson!
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Event:
IFC78: Pugberg v Lomachenko
Date: Nov 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Lomachenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pugberg.
Jab, jab by Pugberg - just one landing. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Lomachenko.
Pugberg can't do much from the bottom here.
Lomachenko cracks Pugberg with a big right hand but Pugberg just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Pugberg is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Pugberg is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lomachenko working the ground and pound from side control.
Pugberg on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #ROC2#
Pugberg is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lomachenko scores with a couple of short elbows.
Oh Pugberg is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1#
Lomachenko landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
We've been hearing good reports from Pugberg'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.
Lomachenko lands a huge shot from side control! Pugberg is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Evgeni Lomachenko!
Evgeni Lomachenko managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Sportivité, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
IFCMW46: Vasquez vs Pugberg
Date: Nov 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Vasquez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've been told by Vasquez's head coaches at Ryōzanpaku Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Vasquez staying out of range there.
Vasquez throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Vasquez moves out of range as Pugberg strikes.
Pugberg throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pugberg ducks under a wild hook from Vasquez.
Pugberg uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Vasquez has time to react.
Vasquez moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Vasquez misses with a wild body shot.
Jab by Vasquez.#TD2#
Pugberg shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Pugberg was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vasquez tries to buck Pugberg off but Pugberg is having none of it.#SUB2#
Pugberg thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Pugberg wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Vasquez, who protects the arm well. #T1#
Vasquez is trying to buck Pugberg off.#SUB2#
Pugberg goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Vasquez has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Pugberg but great work by Vasquez.
Pugberg is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Vasquez off and has taken his back!#SUB2#
Vasquez defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB2#
Pugberg looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Vasquez taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Xing Pugberg!
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Event:
IFC 72: Thomas vs Vasquez
Date: Oct 13, 2018 |
#R1#
Sainty slips under a jab from Pugberg.
Pugberg throws the left hand but Sainty avoids the punch easily.
Sainty only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Sainty pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Pugberg half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Pugberg throws the left hand but Sainty avoids the punch easily.#TD#
Sainty gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Pugberg trying to control but Sainty is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Sainty has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pugberg can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pugberg passes easily into side control. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sainty tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1##SUB#
Pugberg tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Pugberg is trying to get an arm triangle but Sainty is defending well.
Sainty tries to buck Pugberg off but Pugberg is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Sainty's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Pugberg goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Sainty rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Pugberg's guard! Nice work there by Sainty! #SUB#
Pugberg is looking for a triangle but Sainty pushes his legs off easily.
#T2#
Sainty wants to control from the top but Pugberg keeps moving.
Sainty stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pugberg swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pugberg has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Pugberg is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sainty passes Pugberg's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Pugberg looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Still in half guard, Sainty seems content to control.#T3##SUB#
Pugberg is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sainty pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Pugberg looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pugberg wants to control the action here but instead Sainty manages to pass to full mount!
Sainty wants to take Pugberg's back here but Pugberg is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Pugberg tries to improve his position but instead Sainty has taken his back!
Sainty is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Sainty is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Pugberg up.
Pugberg tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Pugberg is trying to roll into a better position but Sainty has get a rear naked choke and Pugberg is forced to tap out! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Daniel Sainty!
After the big win, Daniel Sainty made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors IniTech Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
NJMMA 69
Date: Sep 15, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Pugberg darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Pugberg is keen to just control but Kubota is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Kubota looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Pugberg seems to be looking for submissions.
Pugberg wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kubota keeps working.
Pugberg passes the guard and advances to mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Pugberg has control of Kubota's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Kubota regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Kubota tries to reverse the position but Pugberg maintains control.#T1##SUB#
Pugberg moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Kubota has worked his arm free - good work by Kubota!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Pugberg is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kubota has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kubota is trying to improve his position.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Pugberg tries for a kimura but Kubota is defending well.
Kubota tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Kubota is wriggling around trying to escape.
Pugberg seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Kubota is holding on tight.
Kubota is looking to get to half guard.
Kubota tries to lock up and control but Pugberg gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T3##SUB#
Pugberg working for a guillotine from mount but Kubota is in no mood to give up. #SUB#
Pugberg is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Kubota to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Kubota shrugs it off. #SUB#
Pugberg jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Kubota manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB#
Pugberg tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Pugberg swings around for an armbar but Kubota sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Pugberg's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Kubota avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T4#
Kubota stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pugberg swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kubota keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Pugberg looking for a guillotine here but Kubota defends easily.
Kubota trying to control but Pugberg is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kubota slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Pugberg throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xing Pugberg dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Pugberg takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kubota ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kubota keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kubota lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kubota throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kubota stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kubota wants it to stay on the feet.
Pugberg shoots in but Kubota avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pugberg gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kubota lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pugberg circles away quickly and effectively.
Pugberg changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Pugberg has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xing Pugberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kubota takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kubota looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kubota bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pugberg's head.#TD#
Pugberg drives through with a takedown into Kubota's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kubota is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pugberg forces his way into half guard.#T1##SUB2#
Kubota is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pugberg pulls his head out easily.
Xing Pugberg overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Pugberg seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Pugberg is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Pugberg is working for a kimura but Kubota is defending it quite comfortably.
Kubota wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Kubota actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Kubota is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pugberg pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Pugberg is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kubota defends it well. #SUB#
Pugberg is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Kubota looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pugberg works his way into full mount! #T3#
Pugberg avoids the attempt from Kubota to control.
Kubota tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB#
Pugberg is working for a guillotine from mount but Kubota frees his head quite easily.
#SUB#
Pugberg moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Kubota has worked his arm free - good work by Kubota!
Kubota is looking for a sweep.
Kubota is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Pugberg is one step ahead and moves to full mount!#T4#
Kubota wants to hold on but Pugberg pushes him away.
Pugberg moves to the back position. #SUB#
Pugberg looking for the RNC. #SUB#
Kubota is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB#
Pugberg is looking for the choke from the back position but Kubota is controlling his hands well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pugberg is trying to stick to Kubota's back but Kubota is turning into Pugberg. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Pugberg's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Kubota.
Kubota trying to control but Pugberg is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Pugberg has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kubota can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xing Pugberg dominated that second round.
That's time! Pugberg's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Kubota slips under a jab from Pugberg.#TD#
Pugberg feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Pugberg is pushing down on Kubota's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kubota is fighting to maintain full guard but Pugberg has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Kubota looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Pugberg is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Kubota actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kubota looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Pugberg is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kubota has managed to free his arm - good work. #T1##SUB#
Pugberg seems to be working for a kimura but Kubota defends the submission attempt.
Pugberg is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kubota can do to turn this around?
Pugberg tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kubota knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kubota is trying to maintain the position but Pugberg is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Pugberg is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kubota has managed to free his arm - good work. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kubota gets full guard.#SUB2#
Kubota is looking for a triangle but Pugberg pushes his legs off easily.
Kubota looking to control.
#SUB2#
Kubota is looking for a triangle but Pugberg pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Pugberg 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. #SUB2#
Kubota had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pugberg defends it easily.#SUB2#
Kubota has his foot on Pugberg's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pugberg works his way back into a safe position though.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T3#
Kubota looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD#
Pugberg looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kubota!
Pugberg has control of an arm but Kubota manages to advance to Pugberg's back!
Kubota controls the position.#SUB2#
Pugberg defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Kubota's arms.
Pugberg wants to escape the position.
#T4##SUB2#
Kubota working for a choke but Pugberg is defending well.
Pugberg tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Pugberg defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Kubota's arms.
Kubota avoiding Pugberg 's attempts to control his hands.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pugberg rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Pugberg slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xing Pugberg clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Kubota throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#TD#
Pugberg drives through with a takedown into Kubota's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB#
Pugberg drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kubota manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Pugberg has Kubota in his guard.#REVB#
Kubota trying to control the position from guard on top but Pugberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Pugberg is looking for a triangle but Kubota pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Pugberg looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pugberg lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Kubota is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1#
Kubota looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pugberg trying to control but Kubota is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kubota looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pugberg looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Kubota is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pugberg defends well.
Pugberg forces his way into half guard.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kubota is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Pugberg is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kubota is just riding it out for now. Pugberg eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Kubota looking for submissions off his back.
Kubota wants to get back to full guard but Pugberg has passed into side control.#T3##SUB#
Pugberg tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kubota is trying to get back to half guard.
Pugberg has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Kubota!
Pugberg controlling from the full mount. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pugberg trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Pugberg working for a submission but Kubota is keeping him at bay. #SUB#
Pugberg moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Kubota has worked his arm free - good work by Kubota!
#SUB#
Pugberg is trying to get an arm triangle but Kubota is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kubota is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xing Pugberg had his way with Takeru Kubota in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Pugberg dodges the punch combination from Kubota.
Kubota slips a straight right by Pugberg.
Kubota thows a body kick. Pugberg tries to catch it but that hurt him.
That kick from Kubota tenderised Pugberg's leg. Pugberg is trying to keep his angry face on.
Pugberg uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kubota.#TD#
Pugberg scores with a takedown into Kubota's guard.
Pugberg wants to control from the top but Kubota keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Pugberg drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Pugberg jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kubota working a defensive guard here.
#T1##SUB2#
Kubota is looking for a triangle but Pugberg pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Kubota looking for a guillotine here but Pugberg defends easily.
Kubota looking for a sweep. Not yet Kubota, not yet. #SUB2#
Kubota looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pugberg dives in and grabs Kubota's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kubota pushes down on Pugberg's head and hops out.
Kubota has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Kubota fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#TD#
Pugberg shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Pugberg was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Takeru Kubota has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Pugberg wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kubota keeps working.
Kubota wants to control but Pugberg postures up.#SUB#
Pugberg in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Kubota is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Xing Pugberg!
Xing Pugberg retains his bantamweight title!
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Event:
NJMMA 67
Date: Sep 01, 2018 |
#R1#
Pugberg steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tomori.
Tomori lands a lovely overhand right.#CL2#
Tomori rushes Pugberg and presses him up against the cage.
Tomori can't find room to land a body shot as Pugberg controls the action.
Pugberg goes for a takedown attempt but Tomori pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Pugberg misses with an uppercut. Tomori saw that one coming.
Pugberg lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Pugberg. #SUB#
Pugberg is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tomori is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Tomori is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Tomori's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Tomori tries to improve position but can't.
Tomori struggling a bit here.
Pugberg tries to advance to mount but Tomori denies him. #T1#
A bit of a lull in the action here.#SUB#
Pugberg tries for a kimura but Tomori is defending well. #SUB#
Pugberg is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tomori is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Pugberg looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Tomori tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tomori felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Tomori is not content to let Pugberg control the position.
Tomori tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pugberg working away.
Pugberg tries to move into full mount but can't pass Tomori's legs.
Tomori is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Pugberg's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Pugberg seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pugberg is looking to advance position but Tomori won't allow it. #SUB#
Pugberg is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Tomori is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Xing Pugberg!
Xing Pugberg is the new bantamweight champion!
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Event:
NJMMA 65
Date: Jul 28, 2018 |
#R1#
Jam scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Pugberg looks to land a left hand but Jam moved out of range nicely.
Pugberg slips under a jab.
Pugberg tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jam was well out of range. Poor timing from Pugberg.
Pugberg smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Pugberg scores with a jab to the head.
Jam lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Pugberg throws a hook but Jam blocks it.
Pugberg looks to land a right hand but Jam moved out of range.
Jam throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jam missing with a left hand there. Pugberg was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pugberg swings widly with a right hand
and Jam counters with a straight right hand.
Pugberg throws a shot from downtown. Jam moves away and avoids it.
Jam moves out of range as Pugberg strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Jam misses the target.
Pugberg attempts a counter takedown but Jam avoids it well and moves away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pugberg walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T1#
Jam on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jam avoids the body shot from Pugberg.
Jam looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jam connects with a looping right hand.
A big right from Pugberg misses.
Pugberg takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Pugberg darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Pugberg throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pugberg swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jam.
Pugberg shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jam pinned against the cage. Jam gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jam misses with a hook.
Pugberg misses the shot to the body. #TD#
Jam gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Pugberg to score an easy takedown into full guard.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jam looking to control.
Pugberg is fighting to break Jam's control of his arms but Jam is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Pugberg thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jam can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Pugberg drops back looking for a leg! Jam is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jam manages to kick Pugberg off! Pugberg jumps back into Jam's guard.
Pugberg preventing the sweep.
Pugberg might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jam trying to keep a closed guard but Pugberg is proving a slippery customer.
Pugberg controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jam trying to keep a closed guard but Pugberg is proving a slippery customer.
#T3#
Pugberg stopping the sweep attempt from Jam.
Pugberg pushes down on Jam's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Pugberg wants to work for an arm triangle but Jam is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Pugberg 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.
Pugberg works his foot free and advances to mount. #T4##SUB#
Pugberg working for a submission but Jam is keeping him at bay. #SUB#
Pugberg wants to finish this one by submission but Jam is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Pugberg.
Jam tries to hold on but Pugberg pushes him away. #SUB#
Pugberg is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Pugberg extends the arm and Jam is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Xing Pugberg!
Jamaican Jam was interviewed post fight and said 'This fucking blind referee is friends with the fucking biased judges who are both paid by my PED-using opponent's manager. Fuck them and fuck the haters! What are you looking at asshole? Come at me, I'll mash you like potatoes!!
Mommy!! They are threatening me! 😭'.
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Event:
NJMMA 62
Date: Jun 30, 2018 |
#R1#
Pugberg dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pugberg walks into a jab.
Pugberg loads up on a big right hand but Knox slips the punch.
Knox is looking for a counter combo.
Knox lands a glancing blow to the side of Pugberg's head.
Knox connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Pugberg's hands.
Pugberg has a takedown stuffed.
Knox wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Knox throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pugberg on the side of the head.
Knox takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Knox uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pugberg.
It looked like Knox wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Knox just misses with a punch to the body.
Knox dodges the punch combination from Pugberg.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knox lands with an uppercut that bounces Pugberg off the cage and back into range.
Knox has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Pugberg dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pugberg throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T1#
Knox bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Knox is looking to counter punch.
Knox looks to land a combination but Pugberg avoids it well.
Pugberg shoots in but no luck this time.
Knox tries to counter by clinching up but Pugberg breaks away and moves out of range.#TD2#
Pugberg dives in and scores a takedown into Knox's guard.#SUB2#
Pugberg 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.
Knox is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pugberg works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Knox on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Knox tries to get out of the position.
Knox tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Knox trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knox is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Knox manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T2#
Knox keeping full guard, as Pugberg tries to pass.
Pugberg is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Knox holds on and takes a little breather.
Pugberg passes into half guard.
Knox is concentrating on defense, preventing Pugberg from advancing position. #SUB2#
Pugberg is looking for a kimura here.
Knox controlling the position well. #SUB2#
Pugberg is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Knox is just riding it out for now. Pugberg eventually gives up the hold. #T3#
Knox landing a few short strikes.
Knox is trying to get back to full guard.
Pugberg wants to free his trapped foot but Knox is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Pugberg is working for a submission of some sort.
Knox is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Knox throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
#SUB2#
Pugberg is looking for a kimura here.
Knox tries to get to full guard but Pugberg has control of the leg.
Knox trying to control from the bottom.
Knox is looking for a sweep. Pugberg is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pugberg is thwarting Knox's attempts to control the position.
Knox is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Xing Pugberg will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Knox scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Pugberg throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Knox is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Knox lands with a nice combination. Pugberg backs away looking to recover.
Pugberg throws a body shot but no joy.
Pugberg throws an overhand right that lands on Knox's shoulder, as Knox tries to avoid the shot.
A little feinted left hand from Knox on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pugberg swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A quick step to the side and Knox tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circling - Pugberg throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Knox thuds his right hand into Pugberg's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Knox moves forwards but Pugberg connects with a nice, crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A punch combination from Knox misses.
Pugberg throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Knox misses with a body shot.
Pugberg throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Knox thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pugberg lands a slapping body shot.
Beta Knox is winning the standup battle so far.
Knox is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Beta Knox is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pugberg thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pugberg throws a poor cross that misses
letting Knox counter with a right hand.
Knox avoids the body shot from Pugberg.
Xing Pugberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pugberg cracks a nice hook into Knox's ribs.
Pugberg works the jab nicely.
Pugberg with a body punch. A glancing blow. #CL#
Knox rushes Pugberg and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Knox stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Knox lands with a light punch inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Knox creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knox lands a left hand.
#BC#
Knox breaks from the clinch.
#T2#
Pugberg throws a body punch but Knox moves out of range.
Knox misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And Pugberg tries to counter it with a takedown but Knox pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Knox is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Knox connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Pugberg's hands.
Pugberg misses with a looping right.
As Pugberg looks to move away, Knox throws a big counter combo but Pugberg just gets out of the way.
Pugberg throws a big shot that misses.
Knox seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Pugberg throws a body shot but no joy.
Pugberg uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knox.
Pugberg misses with a body shot.
Pugberg misses with an uppercut. Knox saw that one coming.
Knox throws a shot from downtown. Pugberg moves away and avoids it.
A slow jab from Knox misses its intended target.
Pugberg showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Knox.
Pugberg throws a lazy right hand but Knox sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pugberg pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3#
Pugberg lands a nice shot to the body.
Pugberg misses the body punch #CL#
and Knox counters by clinching up.
Knox scores with a shot to the side of Pugberg's head.
Pugberg wants to take the fight to the mat but Knox manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Knox lands a hook that snaps the head of Pugberg backwards.
Knox gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Pugberg.
Pugberg has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Knox is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Beta Knox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xing Pugberg.
Nice body punch from Knox. #BC#
Knox breaks the clinch.
Knox throws an overhand right that lands on Pugberg's shoulder, as Pugberg tries to avoid the shot.
Knox on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Knox misses with an uppercut.
Pugberg thows a left - swing and a miss!
A combination from Knox does no damage. #T4#
Nice sprawl there from Knox as Pugberg shoots in.
Knox catches Pugberg with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pugberg tries to score a power double leg takedown but Knox sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pugberg somewhat.#CL#
Knox fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pugberg, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Knox escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Knox is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#TD2#
Pugberg scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Knox tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Pugberg is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Knox knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Knox struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Beta Knox dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Pugberg throws a jab but it's blocked by Knox.
Knox ducks under a wild hook from Pugberg.
Knox clobbers Pugberg with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Pugberg is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Knox keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pugberg has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Pugberg walks into a jab.
Knox ducks right into an uppercut from Pugberg.
Pugberg shoots in and drives through. Knox sprawls well.
Some wild striking there from Knox.
Knox takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pugberg tries to score with a low kick but Knox moves his leg out of the way.
Pugberg moves out of range of the strikes.
Pugberg ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knox moves away.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Knox slowing the pace effectively.#T1##BC#
Knox escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pugberg throws a jab but it's blocked by Knox.
Pugberg lands a jab to Knox's midsection.
Knox drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Pugberg throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Knox throws an overhand right that lands on Pugberg's shoulder, as Pugberg tries to avoid the shot.
Knox moves out of range as Pugberg strikes.
Knox swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Knox lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Pugberg tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Knox defends well and Pugberg ends up having to push Knox into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Pugberg tries for a takedown but Knox sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Beta Knox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xing Pugberg.
Some wild striking there from Knox.
Pugberg pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pugberg throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T2#
Pugberg fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Knox gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Pugberg stands and throws Knox's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Knox is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Pugberg is trying to get an arm triangle but Knox is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Knox's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Pugberg avoids the strikes from the bottom by Knox.#T3##SUB2#
Pugberg is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Knox has escaped the position, nice work there.
You can see the frustration on Knox's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Knox wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Pugberg has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Knox's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Knox is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Pugberg!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Xing Pugberg!
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Event:
NJMMA Friday Night Fights 5
Date: Jun 08, 2018 |
#R1#
Paddington misses with an uppercut.
Pugberg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Paddington.
Paddington misses with a straight left.
Pugberg is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Pugberg swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pugberg misses with a left hand
letting Paddington counter with a right hand.
Pugberg misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Paddington wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pugberg misses with a straight right.
The fighters circling - Paddington throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pugberg! But no joy.
Pugberg rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Paddington counters with a stiff right hand.
Pugberg throws a hook to the side of Paddington's head but Paddington sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pugberg misses with a hook
and Paddington counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Paddington, as that shot connected.
Paddington lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Pugberg blocks a jab.
Pugberg tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Paddington was well out of range. Poor timing from Pugberg.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Paddington scores with a nice right hand.
Paddington is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Paddington throws a shot from downtown. Pugberg moves away and avoids it.
Paddington misses with a hook.
Paddington throws a looping overhand right but Pugberg ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
A shot to the liver by Pugberg. Beautiful body shot.
Paddington throws a jab but it's blocked by Pugberg.
Sloppy strikes from Paddington. Those never looked like landing.
Pugberg slips under a jab.
A slow jab from Paddington misses its intended target.
Pugberg feints the counter takedown.
Pugberg misses with a wild body shot.
Pugberg misses the shot to the body.
Paddington throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pugberg drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Paddington defends it well.
Paddington connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Pugberg throws a right hand that misses
and Paddington counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Paddington defending well as Pugberg loads up on a big left hand.
Paddington appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Pugberg throws the left hand but Paddington avoids the punch easily.
Decent striking displayed by Paddington there.
Paddington throws a hook to the side of Pugberg's head but Pugberg sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A swing and a miss from Paddington.
Pugberg connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Paddington momentarily.
Pugberg is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Paddington jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Paddington thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pugberg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Paddington.
#T2#
Nice sprawl there from Pugberg as Paddington shoots in.
Pugberg with the counter takedown but Paddington avoids it easily.
Paddington swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pugberg misses the shot to the body.
Pugberg gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Paddington.#TD2#
Pugberg closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Paddington did well to prevent Pugberg getting side control.
Paddington gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Paddington has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Pugberg is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Paddington.
Paddington gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Pugberg is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Paddington is just riding it out for now. Pugberg eventually gives up the hold.
My spies in Crapollas Gym inform me that Pugberg has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Paddington is looking for a sweep. Pugberg is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3##SUB2#
Pugberg is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Pugberg passes to side control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Paddington is not content to let Pugberg control the position. #SUB2#
Pugberg thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Pugberg is looking to take a break and control but Paddington is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Pugberg wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Paddington, who protects the arm well.
Paddington misses with a strike from the bottom.#SUB2#
Paddington wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Pugberg has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Paddington's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Paddington is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Pugberg!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Xing Pugberg!
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IFC 50 Tower vs Heavyweight
Date: May 12, 2018 |
#R1#
A clash of legs there as Pugberg blocks the low kick.
Pugberg swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shadow thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shadow scores with a spinning back kick!
A nice inside leg kick there by Shadow. That's going to slow Pugberg down.
Pugberg lands a nice shot to the body.
Pugberg throws a jab when Shadow was well out of range.
Pugberg takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Shadow feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pugbergs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Pugberg misses with a looping right.
Pugberg throws the left hand but Shadow avoids the punch easily.
Pugberg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shadow looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Shadow cracks the inside of Pugberg's front leg. #CL2#
Shadow has taken the fight to the clinch.
Shadow scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shadow lands with a right to the head.
Shadow lands a shoulder strike.
Pugberg's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Shadow misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Shadow on the inside.
Shadow scores with a nice hook to the head.
Shadow is a very stocky fighter. Infact he's such a weird shape that he's almost like some sort of comedy character - it's hard to believe he's real.#T1#
Shadow gets through Pugberg's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pugberg tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Shadow smiles and moves away.
Pugberg throws a hook but Shadow avoids it easily.
Pugberg takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Shadow looks to score with a jab to the body but Pugberg is just out of range.
Pugberg throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shadow sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shadow bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Shadow pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fighters circling - Pugberg throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shadow throws a low kick but it's checked well by Pugberg.
Shadow lands with a good body shot.
Pugberg avoids the body shot from Shadow.
Shadow scores with a jab to the head.
#CL2#
Shadow takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Shadow's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Shadow, right into the meat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pugberg moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Pugberg uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shadow.#T2#
Pugberg throws an off balance right hand
and Shadow counters with a stiff right hand.
Shadow has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Pugberg looks to land a right hand but Shadow moved out of range.
Pugberg takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Pugberg throws a hook but Shadow blocks it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Pugberg swings for the body but Shadow moves out of range.
Shadow defending well as Pugberg loads up on a big left hand.
Shadow scores with a jab.
Pugberg throws an overhand right that lands on Shadow's shoulder, as Shadow tries to avoid the shot.
Shadow throws a leg kick but Pugberg checks it.
Shadow lands with a straight right. Pugberg didn't see that one coming.
Nice shot by Shadow.
Shadow jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shadow pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pugberg on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Pugberg walks into a straight right hand from Shadow.
Pugberg throws a looping overhand right but Shadow ducks down to avoid it.
Shadow swings for the body but Pugberg moves out of range.
It looked like Pugberg wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Shadow dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pugberg takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Shadow clobbers Pugberg with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T3#
Pugberg misses with a left hand
and Shadow counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shadow throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shadow scores with a nice body kick.
Pugberg ducks right into an uppercut from Shadow.
Pugberg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shadow now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Pugberg takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Shadow looks to score with a jab to the body but Pugberg is just out of range.
Pugberg misses with a leg kick
and Shadow counters with a straight right hand.
Shadow scores with a jab to the head.
Good standup being displayed there by Shadow as he connects with a hook.
Pugberg throws a body punch but Shadow moves out of range.
Pugberg looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Shadow fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pugberg throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Shadow on the side of the head.
Pugberg swings for the body but Shadow moves out of range.
Pugberg avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Shadow connects with a right hand. Pugberg shakes it off.
Shadow misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pugberg. Shadow does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pugberg drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T4#
Shadow throws a nice outside leg kick.
Pugberg is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Shadow's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Pugberg digs a good hook to Shadow's body.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pugberg is looking to take this one to the mat.
Pugberg is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Shadow to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xing Pugberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shadow lands a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Shadow scores with a nice short uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Shadow scores with a nice short uppercut.
Shadow cracks Pugberg with a nice body shot.
Pugberg is trying to pull guard but Shadow has him pressed against the cage.
Shadow works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right hook to the body lands for Shadow.
Stalling in the clinch from Shadow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shadow gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Pugberg.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Shadow.
Pugberg is breathing heavily.
The referee is keeping an eye on Shadow - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Soul Shadow dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
A big left from Pugberg misses.
Shadow lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Pugberg misses with a right hand
and Shadow counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shadow displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pugberg throws out the jab.
A lazy left from Shadow finds it's target.
Pugberg loads up on a big right hand but Shadow slips the punch.
Shadow lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pugberg tries to move into range but Shadow moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Soul Shadow seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shadow throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pugberg takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Shadow with a hook.
Pugberg misses the shot to the body.
Shadow scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
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!
Shadow displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pugberg throws out the jab.
Pugberg backing away here, and Shadow unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Nice body punch from Pugberg.
Pugberg looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Shadow keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shadow throws a sloppy head kick
and Pugberg counters with a right hand to the body.
Pugberg throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Shadow, right into the meat.
#T1#
Shadow looks to score with a jab to the body but Pugberg is just out of range.
Shadow paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Shadow connects with a right hand. Pugberg shakes it off.
Pugberg throws a hook but Shadow avoids it easily.
Shadow steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pugberg.
Shadow misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shadow throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pugberg stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A swing and a miss from Pugberg.
Shadow tries a head kick but it misses.
Shadow displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pugberg throws out the jab.
Pugberg throws a big shot that misses.
Shadow lands with a thumping leg kick.
Shadow lands a lovely overhand right.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A lazy left from Shadow finds it's target.
Pugberg ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shadow moves away.
Shadow swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pugberg chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Shadow can pounce on him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pugberg misses with a looping right.
Shadow smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T2#
Shadow scores with a nice head shot.
Shadow turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Shadow throws a head kick but Pugberg moves out of range.
Shadow is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Pugberg swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from Shadow misses.
A little feinted left hand from Pugberg on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pugberg takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jab, jab by Shadow - just one landing.
Nice defenses there by Shadow.
Shadow attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Shadow lands a front kick.
Pugberg misses with a body shot.
Pugberg gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Shadow lands a front kick.
Shadow looks to land a right hand but Pugberg moved out of range.
Shadow throws the left hand but Pugberg avoids the punch easily.
Shadow swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pugberg.
Shadow ducks under a wild hook from Pugberg.#T3#
Pugberg ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shadow moves away.
Shadow raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Pugberg tries a low kick but Shadow avoids it.
Pugberg misses with a left hand
and Shadow counters with a straight right hand.
Pugberg throws an off balance right hand
and Shadow connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pugberg ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Shadow lands with a kick to the temple. Pugberg shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CL2#
Shadow drives through and clinches with Pugberg against the cage.
Pugberg can't get the takedown.
Shadow lands a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Shadow.
Shadow digs a right hand into Pugberg's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pugberg's gas tank.
Pugberg takes a shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shadow scores with a nice hook to the head.#ROC2#
Pugberg is rocked!
A nice left hand lands by Shadow.
Oh Pugberg is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shadow cracks Pugberg with a nice body shot.#KD2#
Shadow drops Pugberg with a big knee straight up the middle! Pugberg is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Pugberg misses with a wild body shot.
Shadow with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Shadow ducks under a wild hook from Pugberg.#T4#
Pugberg swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab lands there for Shadow.
Pugberg jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pugberg drops his hands momentarily and Shadow takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Pugberg takes one to the chin there.
Shadow dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shadow fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Pugberg ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shadow moves away.
Shadow moves out of range of the strikes.
A left lands for Shadow.
Shadow just misses with a punch to the body.
Shadow goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Shadow uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pugberg.
Shadow throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Pugberg on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shadow misses with a looping left.
Shadow bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pugberg's head backwards.
Shadow uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pugberg.
Pugberg looks to throw the jab but Shadow is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Soul Shadow 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! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
A big right from Pugberg misses.
Pugberg seems to have got his legs back now.
Shadow moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Pugberg defending well as Shadow loads up on a big left hand.
Pugberg misses with a body shot.
Shadow scores with a punch to the head.
Shadow throws a leg kick but Pugberg sees it coming and moves out of range.
Shadow swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pugberg.
Pugberg is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Pugberg throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shadow takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Shadow has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pugberg swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pugberg moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Shadow feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Pugberg's calf.
Jab by Shadow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shadow lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Shadow misses with a leg kick.
Pugberg was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Shadow throws a front kick that sends Pugberg stumbling back into the cage.
Shadow looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A slow jab from Pugberg misses its intended target. #T1#
A cross from Shadow lands.
Pugberg on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Shadow.
Shadow throws a leg kick that misses.
Shadow delivers a nice body kick.
Pugberg throws a hook but Shadow avoids it easily.
Pugberg checks a low kick from Shadow.
Pugberg avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A slow jab from Pugberg misses its intended target.
Shadow looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Shadow with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A clash of legs there as Pugberg blocks the low kick.
Pugberg was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Pugberg walks into a stiff left hand from Shadow.
Pugberg swats away the attempt to clinch by Shadow.
Pugberg ducks right into an uppercut from Shadow.
Pugberg avoids the head kick by Shadow.
#T2#
Shadow with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pugberg takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Pugberg on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Pugberg takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pugberg avoids the body shot from Shadow.
Pugberg misses with a body shot.
Shadow fails with an attempt to clinch.
As Shadow looks to move away, Pugberg throws a big counter combo but Shadow just gets out of the way.
Pugberg darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Shadow connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The fighters circling - Pugberg throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shadow scores with a nice head shot.
Pugberg misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Shadow clinches up with Pugberg and pushes him back against the cage.
Shadow pushes Pugberg back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pugberg fails to pull guard.
Shadow scores with a shoulder strike.
Shadow lands an uppercut.
Pugberg is trying to pull guard but Shadow turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T3#
Pugberg is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Shadow to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xing Pugberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shadow lands a body shot.
Pugberg is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Shadow to keep the fight standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shadow makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Shadow lands a right hand.
Pugberg takes a shot to the head.
Shadow scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pugberg jumps guard but Shadow stands there with Pugberg around his waist. Pugberg gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Shadow lands with a left to the head.
Soul Shadow is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A left hand lands to the body for Shadow.
Shadow working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pugberg tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Shadow just stands there and leans against the cage.
Shadow lands with a left to the head.
Shadow creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Pugberg with a big uppercut! Pugberg tries to clinch up but Shadow pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Pugberg to the mat! Pugberg covers up and Shadow unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Soul Shadow!
Soul Shadow decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
IFC 46 Divac VS Murhaa
Date: Apr 14, 2018 |
#R1#
Pugberg connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Pugberg fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches White on the side of the head.
Pugberg is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Xing Pugberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from White misses its intended target.
Pugberg lands the left hand.
White misses with a wild combination.
Pugberg cracks White with an open hand slap.
Pugberg catches White with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Pugberg throws a good cross that connects.
Pugberg slips a jab from White .
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
White takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Pugberg connects with a jab.
Pugberg jabs White to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Pugberg connects with a good right hand that stumbles White . White circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
White dives in for a single leg takedown but Pugberg sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
White lands a jab to the nose.
White throws a hook to the side of Pugberg's head but Pugberg sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
White shoots in for a double leg but Pugberg sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T1#
White clobbers Pugberg with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Pugberg uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by White .
Pugberg scores with a shot to the body.
Pugberg cracks a nice hook into White 's ribs.
White with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pugberg counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris White . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pugberg keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nice body punch from Pugberg.
Pugberg lands with a straight right. White didn't see that one coming.
Pugberg smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Pugberg connects with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pugberg comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pugberg is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! White had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Pugberg dips to his left and cracks White with an uppercut!
White lands with a right hand.
White misses with a hook.
Pugberg scores with a crisp jab that stopped White in his tracks.
Pugberg throws a body shot but no joy.
White walks into a stiff left hand from Pugberg.
White misses with a straight right. #T2#
White looks to land a combination but Pugberg avoids it well.
White avoids the body shot from Pugberg.
White is looking for a counter combo.
Pugberg with a hook.
White throws a right hand that misses
and Pugberg counters with a straight right hand.
Pugberg has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Pugberg's corner calls for a 1-2. Pugberg obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Pugberg throws a shot to the body.
White misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pugberg.
White scores with a jab to the jaw.
Pugberg dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
White swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pugberg scores with a hook to the body. White takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pugberg lands a body shot.
White takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Pugberg lands with a nice body punch.
White closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pugberg circles away.
White gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pugberg.
Pugberg lands a nice looking body shot.
#T3#
White throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It seemed like Pugberg was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pugberg lands an overhand right.
White takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
White throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pugberg's waist but Pugberg gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing White off to one side.
Nice jab there from White .
White throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
White tries for a takedown but Pugberg sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
White shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A left lands for Pugberg.
Pugberg works White 's body with a nice hook.
Pugberg darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Pugberg lands a jab to White 's midsection.
Pugberg fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. White looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This has been an exciting period of action!
White dips to his left and cracks Pugberg with an uppercut!
A lazy left from Pugberg finds it's target.
White throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pugberg on the side of the head.
White shoots and misses
and Pugberg counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pugberg cracks White with an open hand slap.#T4#
Pugberg scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
White on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Pugberg catches White with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jab from Pugberg.
White takes a shot to the body in his stride.
White is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
White looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A swing and a miss from White .
White fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pugberg avoids it really well and circles away.
Pugberg throws out a counter right but White avoids it with no problem.
Pugberg keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
White looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pugberg connects with a crisp jab.
Pugberg swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by White .
White stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
White takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xing Pugberg dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
White gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pugberg.
White misses with a body shot.
Pugberg stuffs the takedown attempt from White . White gets slowly back to his feet.
Pugberg cracks White with a right hand to the side of the head.
Pugberg with a body punch. A glancing blow.
White doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Pugberg lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
White has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Pugberg thuds a left hand into White 's body.
White doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pugberg jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Pugberg connects with a body shot that sends White 's belly button to the back.
White on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Pugberg punishes White 's body with a nice straight punch.
Pugberg throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent White stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pugberg lands with a nice body punch. #T1#
Pugberg lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Pugberg has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
White 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Pugberg under the eye.#TD#
White drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Pugberg is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
White wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Pugberg, who protects the arm well.
Pugberg is looking to regain half guard here but White keeps moving and retains side control.
Pugberg sneaks back into half guard.
White is stalling here. Pugberg is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! White seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Pugberg has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #T2##SUB2#
Pugberg working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
White wants to control but Pugberg postures up.#SUB2#
Pugberg is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but White is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
White is not content to let Pugberg control the position. #SUB2#
Pugberg thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T3#
White misses with an elbow from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on White 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Pugberg advances nicely into full mount.
Pugberg moves to his opponent's back but White bucks him off and ends up in guard. A bit of a disaster there for Pugberg. #SUB2#
Pugberg is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and White defends well.
White throws a big elbow that misses. #T4##SUB2#
Pugberg is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
White will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
White avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pugberg avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pugberg looking for a sweep. Not yet Pugberg, not yet. #SUB2#
Pugberg had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. White defends it easily.
White trying to control but Pugberg is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xing Pugberg showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! White 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Pugberg works White 's body with a nice hook.
White shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pugberg as he jumps to the side.
White looks for a takedown but Pugberg sprawls well.
Pugberg digs a good hook to White 's body.
A jab lands there for Pugberg.
White takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Pugberg connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Pugberg lands a straight punch to the body, keeping White at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pugberg lands with a right hand.
Pugberg digs a good hook to White 's body.
Xing Pugberg seems to be getting the better of the standup.
White lands a jab.
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!
Pugberg lands a jab.#T1#
Pugberg lands with a shot to the body.
White is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#TD#
White looking to score a takedown here. Pugberg is defending well but White drives through and ends up in Pugberg's guard.#SUB#
White drops back looking for a leg! Pugberg is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pugberg manages to kick White off! White jumps back into Pugberg's guard. #SUB2#
Pugberg looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pugberg not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pugberg tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Pugberg is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Pugberg working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. White doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. White manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2#
White stopping the sweep attempt from Pugberg.
White trying to control the position from guard on top but Pugberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Pugberg throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
White looking to sit in guard and control but Pugberg gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
White keeping full guard, as Pugberg tries to pass. #T3#
Pugberg is looking to pass into half guard but White pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now White is in guard.#REVR#
Pugberg wants to sweep but no luck.
White with a flurry of punches that miss.
White wants to control from the top but Pugberg keeps moving.
White won't allow Pugberg to sweep him here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells White 's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2#
Pugberg is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
White got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pugberg has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, White has managed to get both his arms back between Pugberg's legs - danger averted.#T4#
Pugberg looking to hit a scissor sweep but White is one step ahead there.
Xing Pugberg is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
White is fighting to break Pugberg's control of his arms but Pugberg is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
White throws a strike but Pugberg rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Pugberg is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Pugberg got a little sloppy there for a moment and White has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pugberg has managed to get both his arms back between White 's legs - danger averted.
And that's the end of the fight!
Xing Pugberg comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pugberg has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xing Pugberg!
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Event:
IFC 43
Date: Mar 25, 2018 |
#R1#
Pugberg takes a swing at McCoy's ribcage but misses.
A countering left hand to the body from McCoy misses.
McCoy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pugberg swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCoy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pugberg throws out the jab.
McCoy throws a right and a left that Pugberg avoids nicely. #TD#
Pugberg scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
McCoy sneaks back into half guard.
Pugberg wants to lay and pray for a moment but McCoy keeps working. #SUB#
Pugberg is trying to work for a kimura but McCoy is defending well.
#SUB#
Pugberg is working for a submission of some sort.
McCoy moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T1#
McCoy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McCoy is trying to control the position but Pugberg postures up.
Pugberg stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McCoy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McCoy tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
McCoy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pugberg is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Pugberg looking to pass the guard.
McCoy is a very stocky fighter. Infact he's such a weird shape that he's almost like some sort of comedy character - it's hard to believe he's real.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Pugberg is working hard here to advance position.
McCoy has control of Pugberg's left arm, preventing Pugberg from doing any damage. #SUB2#
McCoy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pugberg wants to pass the guard but McCoy is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McCoy throws a hook but Pugberg blocks it.
McCoy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD#
McCoy gets caught napping as Pugberg dives in and scores a takedown. McCoy manages to retain guard.
McCoy is looking to stand up but Pugberg isn't so interested in that idea. #T3#
Pugberg trying to control the position from guard on top but McCoy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McCoy seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB#
Pugberg drops back, looking for a kneebar! McCoy looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. McCoy looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from McCoy! #REVB#
Pugberg is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Pugberg's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Pugberg has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
McCoy working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
McCoy throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Pugberg tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
McCoy has hold of Pugberg's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Pugberg seems comfortable defending it but McCoy has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Pugberg is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Pugberg is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but McCoy couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Willie McCoy!
Willie McCoy thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
IFC New Blood V.2 Round 3
Date: Mar 04, 2018 |
#R1#
Pugberg attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#TD#
Pugberg gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB2#
Pugberg is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Touchard defends well.#SUB2#
Pugberg had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Touchard defends it easily.#SUB2#
Pugberg looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Pugberg is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Touchard defends well.
Touchard wants to control from the top but Pugberg keeps moving. #T1#
Touchard is working Pugberg over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Touchard looking to pass the guard.
Touchard sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pugberg's guard.
Touchard missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Touchard trying to control the action but Pugberg is working from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Touchard in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Pugberg is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Touchard pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Pugberg looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Pugberg looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB2#
Pugberg is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Touchard is tapping! Great win for Pugberg!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Xing Pugberg!
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Event:
IFC MW13 - Choo vs Heavyweight
Date: Jan 31, 2018 |
#R1#
Pugberg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pugberg misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tchusuk counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kenny Tchusuk!
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Event:
IFC XXX
Date: Dec 23, 2017 |
#R1#
Pugberg throws an overhand right that lands on Crew's shoulder, as Crew tries to avoid the shot.
A low kick from Pugberg is predictable there #TD#
and Crew counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Crew forces his way into half guard.
Crew wants to free his trapped foot but Pugberg is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Crew moves into full mount! Pugberg won't be happy about that! #SUB#
Crew has control of Pugberg's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Pugberg regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#SUB#
Pugberg defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Crew.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pugberg is looking to get to half guard.#T1#
Crew controlling from the full mount.
Pugberg bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Crew trying to control the position.
Pugberg stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Crew swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pugberg keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Pugberg avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pugberg stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Crew swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Pugberg passes Crew's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Pugberg is working for a kimura but Crew is defending it quite comfortably.
Crew gets full guard.
Pugberg being controlled here momentarily. #SUB2#
Pugberg has gone for a leg lock! Crew slips out almost immediately though and dives into Pugberg's guard.#REVR##T3#
Crew wants to control from the top but Pugberg keeps moving.
Crew stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pugberg swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Pugberg is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Crew is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Pugberg escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Crew gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pugberg keeping moving, preventing Crew from controlling successfully. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Crew controlling from the top position.
Crew trying to control the position from guard on top but Pugberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Pugberg has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Crew doesn't defend quickly enough and Pugberg has managed to lock this one up! Can Crew escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Pugberg on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Xing Pugberg!
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Event:
IFC XXVI (New Blood Final)
Date: Nov 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Jab by Davis.
Davis throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD2#
so Pugberg counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Pugberg stands and throws Davis's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Pugberg works to advance to full mount. Davis defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. #SUB2#
Pugberg is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Davis is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Xing Pugberg!
In defeat, Jonathan Davis stepped up to the mic, saying 'He cheated! Check his gloves, they've got chloroform on them!'.
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Event:
IFC XXII (New Blood Round 3)
Date: Oct 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Pugberg takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Pugberg throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Pugberg takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#ROC#
Pugberg is rocked!#KD#
Gott lands a big right hand that sends Pugberg crashing to the mat! Gott stays standing though and waves Pugberg back to his feet!
Pugberg is still on wobbly legs! Can Gott finish him?
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!#CL#
Gott rushes Pugberg and presses him up against the cage.
Pugberg being controlled against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Gott dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Pugberg seems to have recovered his senses.#KD#
Gott drops Pugberg onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Pugberg is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gott.
Gott lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pugberg.
A left hand lands to the body for Gott.
Gott softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pugberg tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gott smiles and moves away.
#CL#
Gott gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Gott lands an uppercut.
Pugberg trying to stall but Gott improves his position.
#T1#
Gott throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pugbergs head. #KD#
Gott drops Pugberg onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Pugberg is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Gott pushes off and lands a massive hook that knocks Pugberg out cold! The fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Fay Gott!
After the big win, Fay Gott made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors IniTech Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
IFC XVIII (New Blood Rd 2)
Date: Sep 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Pugberg takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Pugberg looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Marduk feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Pugberg's calf.
Marduk thumps Pugberg with a low kick.
Marduk defending well as Pugberg loads up on a big left hand.
Marduk slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Pugberg wants to clinch
and Marduk counters with an outside leg kick.
Marduk scores with a push kick.#TD2#
Pugberg closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Pugberg lands in his opponent's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marduk is trying to control the position but Pugberg postures up. #SUB2#
Pugberg 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. #SUB2#
Pugberg drops back looking for a leg! Marduk is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Marduk manages to kick Pugberg off! Pugberg jumps back into Marduk's guard. #T1#
Pugberg controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Pugberg wants to pass the guard but Marduk is keeping the position.
Marduk looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Pugberg lands a couple of digs.#SUB2#
Pugberg drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Pugberg jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Pugberg 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Pugberg drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Pugberg as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Marduk screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Pugberg! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Xing Pugberg!
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Event:
IFC New Blood Round 1
Date: Sep 03, 2017 |
#R1#
Pesci lands a nice looking body kick.
Pugberg fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pesci manages to avoid it.
Pesci bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Pugberg has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pugberg there as he acknowledges the shot.
Pesci dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pesci scores with a jab to the jaw.
Pugberg swings for the body but Pesci moves out of range.
Pesci scores with a shot to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Pesci blocks the leg kick.
Joe Pesci seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pesci scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Pugberg jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pesci comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pugberg should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
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!
Pesci lands with a hook. Pugberg tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Pesci tests Pugberg's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pesci lands a nice shot to the body.
Pugberg missing with a left hand there. Pesci was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Pesci wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#TD2#
Pugberg shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Pugberg sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pesci's guard.
Pesci is staying active underneath Pugberg, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pesci trying to control but Pugberg postures up.
#T1##SUB2#
Pugberg is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Pesci has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pugberg is working away from the top position though.
Pesci is controlling Pugberg's position as best he can from this difficult position.#SUB2#
Pugberg seems to be working for a kimura but Pesci defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Pugberg 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.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pesci is trying to get back to full guard.
Pesci preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Pesci is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Pugberg jumps into side control!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
You can see the frustration on Pesci's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Pugberg thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T3##SUB2#
Pugberg looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Pugberg tries for a kimura but Pesci is defending well.
Pugberg fails to land a wild elbow strike.
#SUB2#
Pugberg tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Pugberg tries for a kimura but Pesci is defending well. #T4##SUB2#
Pugberg is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Pesci knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Pesci can't do much from the bottom here.
Pesci keeps Pugberg under control for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Xing Pugberg will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Pesci connects with a body shot.
Pesci lands a body shot.
Pugberg takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Pesci throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pugberg stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pesci with a hook.
Pesci lands a jab to Pugberg's midsection.
Pesci blocks a low kick nicely.
Pesci swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pesci fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pugberg.
Pugberg shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Pesci scores with a shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Pugberg. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Pugberg.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Pugberg looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Pesci prevents Pugberg from improving position.
Xing Pugberg has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Pugberg trying to control the action but Pesci is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Pugberg tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Pesci is trying to control Pugberg's posture but Pugberg avoids it. #SUB2#
Pugberg is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Pesci looks calm but he's in trouble here. Pugberg gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Pesci is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Pugberg lets go of the hold and Pesci can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Xing Pugberg!
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