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Event:
DMMA 217 Kersikov vs Karumaa
Date: Jul 26, 2023 |
#R1#
De Leon lands with a thumping leg kick.
De Leon dodges the punch combination from Skallagrimsson.
We've been informed that De Leon has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Abelardo De Leon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from De Leon misses.
Skallagrimsson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from De Leon.
De Leon swings widly with a right hand
and Skallagrimsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Abelardo De Leon has been cut.
Skallagrimsson moves out of range of the body kick from De Leon.
Skallagrimsson tries to counter with a takedown but De Leon is quick to defend against it.
Skallagrimsson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches De Leon on the side of the head.
De Leon misses with a shot to the body
enabling Skallagrimsson to counter with a crisp jab.
De Leon throws a push kick but Skallagrimsson slaps the foot to one side.
Skallagrimsson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from De Leon.
De Leon looks to land a right hand but Skallagrimsson moved out of range.
Skallagrimsson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
De Leon misses with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Leon fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Skallagrimsson.
De Leon throws a poor cross that misses
and Skallagrimsson counters with a right hand to the body.
De Leon scores with a decent looking hook.#CUT2#It looks like Eyvind Skallagrimsson has been cut.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Skallagrimsson checks a leg kick. #T1#
De Leon throws a poor cross that misses
and Skallagrimsson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
De Leon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Skallagrimsson.
De Leon throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Skallagrimsson.
De Leon throws out a leg kick but Skallagrimsson moves out of range and De Leon only half commits.
Skallagrimsson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
De Leon looks winded!
Skallagrimsson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as De Leon throws out the jab.
De Leon throws a predictable looking body shot
and Skallagrimsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD#
De Leon gets caught napping as Skallagrimsson dives in and scores a takedown. De Leon manages to retain guard.
Skallagrimsson wants to control from the top but De Leon keeps moving.
Skallagrimsson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Skallagrimsson throwing strikes from guard but De Leon blocks nicely.
Skallagrimsson trying to control but De Leon is working from the bottom.
Skallagrimsson throws a big right hand that misses. #T2#
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!
Skallagrimsson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Skallagrimsson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Skallagrimsson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Skallagrimsson is in close to De Leon's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
De Leon is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Skallagrimsson dives into side control.
Skallagrimsson happy to just control the position for now.
De Leon is trying to get back to his feet.
Skallagrimsson tries to advance to mount but De Leon denies him.
De Leon is trying to buck Skallagrimsson off.
Sloppy strikes there by Skallagrimsson.
De Leon pushes Skallagrimsson away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Skallagrimsson gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
De Leon is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
De Leon wants to get back to his feet but Skallagrimsson drags him back down.
Skallagrimsson trying to control the action but De Leon is working from the bottom.
De Leon is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
De Leon tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Leon is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Skallagrimsson has just dragged him back down to the mat.
De Leon is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Skallagrimsson tries to move to mount but De Leon blocks the move with his legs. #SUB#
Skallagrimsson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. De Leon knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Skallagrimsson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #SUB#
Skallagrimsson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, De Leon has escaped the position, nice work there.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
De Leon tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Skallagrimsson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Skallagrimsson working the ground and pound.
Skallagrimsson trying to control the action but De Leon is working from the bottom.
Skallagrimsson is putting a hurting on De Leon here, landing some big shots from side control.
De Leon wants to control but Skallagrimsson postures up.
Skallagrimsson is staying tight to De Leon's torso, preventing him from escaping.
De Leon defending against the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eyvind Skallagrimsson dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##KD#
Skallagrimsson connects with a vicious head kick that knocks De Leon to the floor! Skallagrimsson dives in looking for the finish!
Skallagrimsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but De Leon keeps working.
De Leon really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Skallagrimsson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Skallagrimsson lands with a punch from half guard. #ES2#
De Leon has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Skallagrimsson is on him like a limpet, forcing De Leon back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Skallagrimsson scores with a shoulder strike.
Come on Skallagrimsson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Skallagrimsson stalling in the clinch but De Leon improves position. #TD#
Skallagrimsson manages to pull guard.
Skallagrimsson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
De Leon wanted to stand there but Skallagrimsson had control of the position.
Skallagrimsson wants to sweep here but De Leon controlling him for the moment.
Skallagrimsson is trying to control the position but De Leon postures up.
De Leon wants to get up but he can't break Skallagrimsson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
De Leon must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1#
Skallagrimsson 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.
De Leon wanted to stand there but Skallagrimsson had control of the position.
Skallagrimsson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
De Leon looking for a sweep. Not yet De Leon, not yet.
Skallagrimsson chips away with some ground and pound.
De Leon wants to stand but Skallagrimsson is controlling the position.
Eyvind Skallagrimsson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Skallagrimsson wants to control from the top but De Leon keeps moving.
Skallagrimsson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. De Leon is keeping the position for now.
We've been hearing that Skallagrimsson has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Skallagrimsson trying to control but De Leon is working from the bottom.
De Leon is looking to stand up but Skallagrimsson isn't so interested in that idea. #T2#
Skallagrimsson won't allow De Leon to sweep him here.
De Leon looking to control.
Skallagrimsson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Skallagrimsson working some strikes from top position.
Skallagrimsson lands a couple of digs.
Abelardo De Leon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Skallagrimsson throws a big right hand that misses.
De Leon keeping moving, preventing Skallagrimsson from controlling successfully.
Skallagrimsson forces his way into half guard.
Ground and pound from Skallagrimsson.
De Leon is looking to escape.
Skallagrimsson thows a huge punch but De Leon dodges it nicely.
De Leon is trying to stand.
#T3#
Skallagrimsson is trying to control. De Leon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #ES2#
De Leon manages to escape and get back to his feet!
De Leon connects with a leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from De Leon.
De Leon connects with a right hand. Skallagrimsson shakes it off.
De Leon missing with a left hand there. Skallagrimsson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Skallagrimsson attempts a counter takedown but De Leon avoids it well and moves away.
De Leon connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
De Leon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Skallagrimsson.
Skallagrimsson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before De Leon can pounce on him.
Skallagrimsson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and De Leon has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Skallagrimsson lands a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Leon misses with a straight left.
Skallagrimsson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Skallagrimsson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
De Leon misses with an uppercut.
Skallagrimsson fires out a quick counter leg kick but De Leon just manages to avoid it.
De Leon misses with a lunging right hand
and Skallagrimsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#That has opened up Abelardo De Leon's cut even more.
Skallagrimsson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T4#
Skallagrimsson shoots in and drives through. De Leon sprawls well.
De Leon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Skallagrimsson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A nice inside leg kick there by De Leon. That's going to slow Skallagrimsson down.
De Leon delivers a nice body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from De Leon.
The fighters circling - De Leon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Skallagrimsson misses the shot to the body.
De Leon on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Skallagrimsson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
De Leon lands a nice leg kick that just misses Skallagrimsson's sensitive parts.
A jab from De Leon finds it's way through Skallagrimsson's defenses.
De Leon throws a lazy right hand but Skallagrimsson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big right from De Leon misses.
Skallagrimsson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Eyvind Skallagrimsson will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
De Leon slips a jab from Skallagrimsson.
Skallagrimsson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
De Leon misses with a hook. Skallagrimsson ducked under it nicely.
De Leon loads up on a big right hand but Skallagrimsson slips the punch.
Skallagrimsson tries to counter with a takedown but De Leon is quick to defend against it.
De Leon misses the shot to the body.
De Leon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Skallagrimsson manages to avoid it.
De Leon looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
De Leon throws a shot from downtown. Skallagrimsson moves away and avoids it.
De Leon throws a front kick that sends Skallagrimsson stumbling back into the cage.
De Leon punishes Skallagrimsson's body with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Leon throws a shot from downtown. Skallagrimsson moves away and avoids it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#KD2#
De Leon feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Skallagrimsson sprawling to the canvas! Skallagrimsson rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can De Leon finish him?!
#ROC2#Skallagrimsson is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Leon ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Skallagrimsson out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Abelardo De Leon!
After winning the bout, Abelardo De Leon thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
DMMA 206 Ubereem vs Makkonen
Date: Jun 24, 2023 |
#R1#
Hurry pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL#
Hurry has taken the fight to the clinch.
Skallagrimsson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC#
Hurry pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hurry throws a combination that misses
and Skallagrimsson counters with a straight right hand.
Hurry looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Skallagrimsson takes one to the side of the head.
Hurry throws a nice looking combination but Skallagrimsson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hurry fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hurry wants to clinch but Skallagrimsson slips to the side
and Skallagrimsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Skallagrimsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd cheers as Hurry lands an impressive looking overhand right. Skallagrimsson doesn't seem phased though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hurry misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hurry moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSkallagrimsson.#CL#
Skallagrimsson tries to keep at a distance but Hurry has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Skallagrimsson manages to break the clinch.
#T1#
Hurry scores with a three punch combo!
Hurry jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Never Hurry is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Skallagrimsson tries to move into range but Hurry moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hurry getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hurry works the jab nicely.
Hurry lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Skallagrimsson circles away quickly and effectively.
Hurry is looking to clinch but Skallagrimsson is avoiding it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Skallagrimsson! But no joy.
A jab from Hurry finds it's way through Skallagrimsson's defenses.
Hurry thuds his right hand into Skallagrimsson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#ROC#Skallagrimsson is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Hurry moves into the clinch successfully.
Skallagrimsson is still on wobbly legs! Can Hurry finish him?#BC#
Hurry escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hurry drops Skallagrimsson with a naaaaasty hook - Skallagrimsson is in real trouble here! Hurry dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Never Hurry!
A relieved looking Never Hurry thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
DMMA 194 Account vs Gora
Date: May 20, 2023 |
#R1#
Murphy misses with a jab to the body
letting Skallagrimsson counter with a right hand.
Murphy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Skallagrimsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Murphy.
Skallagrimsson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL2#
Murphy moves into the clinch.
Murphy struggles to land a body shot inside as Skallagrimsson controls his hands.
Skallagrimsson misses with a punch to the body.
Murphy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Skallagrimsson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Skallagrimsson lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD#
Skallagrimsson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Skallagrimsson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Murphy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Murphy has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Blacksmith MMA Gym 🇺🇲. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skallagrimsson being controlled here, momentarily.
Skallagrimsson is trying to control the position but Murphy postures up.
Murphy won't allow Skallagrimsson to sweep him here. #T1#
Murphy controlling from the top position.
Murphy is continuing to stall.
Murphy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Skallagrimsson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Skallagrimsson wants to sweep here but Murphy controlling him for the moment.
Murphy is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Skallagrimsson pulls Murphy in close to prevent any damage.
Skallagrimsson is trying to control the position but Murphy postures up.
Murphy wants to control from the top but Skallagrimsson keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#CL2#
Murphy instigates a clinch.
Murphy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Skallagrimsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Skallagrimsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC#
Skallagrimsson breaks from the clinch.
Murphy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Murphy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Skallagrimsson manages to avoid it.
Skallagrimsson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Patrick Murphy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murphy tries to clinch but Skallagrimsson is having none of it.
An attempted straight right counter from Skallagrimsson misses the target.
Murphy throws a big shot that misses.
Skallagrimsson throws a quick counter head kick but Murphy was just out of range.#CL2#
Murphy gets a clinch. #T3##BC2#
Murphy breaks from the clinch.
Murphy tries to close the distance and clinch but Skallagrimsson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A counter left hand to the body from Skallagrimsson misses its target.
Skallagrimsson keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Murphy moves into the clinch.
A body shot lands from Murphy.
Murphy will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Skallagrimsson up against the cage.
Skallagrimsson tries to pull guard but Murphy forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Murphy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD#
Skallagrimsson pulls guard effortlessly.
Murphy postures up.
Murphy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Skallagrimsson is keeping the position for now.
Skallagrimsson controlling Murphy's posture. #T4#
Murphy with a flurry of punches that miss.
Murphy trying to control but Skallagrimsson is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Skallagrimsson is trying to keep Murphy in close.
Murphy showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Skallagrimsson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Murphy throws a sloppy body shot
and Skallagrimsson counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
Murphy clinches. #TD2#
Murphy is trying to trip Skallagrimsson. He has hold of a leg but Skallagrimsson is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Murphy persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Murphy dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Murphy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Murphy wants to clinch up but Skallagrimsson keeps it at a distance.
Murphy moves in looking to clinch but Skallagrimsson pushes him off.
Murphy misses with an uppercut. Skallagrimsson saw that one coming.
It looked like Skallagrimsson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Murphy.
Murphy is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Skallagrimsson rather than just go for the knockout.#CL2#
Murphy moves into the clinch.
Murphy misses with a punch to the body.
Skallagrimsson lands a shot to the body.
Skallagrimsson lands a nice shot to the body.
Murphy blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC#
Skallagrimsson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Murphy misses the shot to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Skallagrimsson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Skallagrimsson slips a straight right by Murphy.
Skallagrimsson lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Murphy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Skallagrimsson throws a counter high kick but Murphy was just alert enough to avoid it.
Murphy misses with a body shot
letting Skallagrimsson counter with a right hand.
Murphy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Skallagrimsson misses the target.
Skallagrimsson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Skallagrimsson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL2#
Murphy takes the fight into the clinch.
Skallagrimsson works on Murphy's body with a couple of short punches.
Skallagrimsson throws a head punch that misses. #TD#
Skallagrimsson manages to pull guard.
Murphy with a flurry of punches that miss.
Murphy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
Skallagrimsson is trying to keep Murphy in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Skallagrimsson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Skallagrimsson is looking for a triangle here but Murphy uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Skallagrimsson wants to control but Murphy postures up.
Sloppy strikes there by Murphy.
Skallagrimsson is trying to get back to half guard.
Murphy tries to score with some ground and pound. Skallagrimsson controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Skallagrimsson is looking for a sweep.
Murphy scoring with punches from side control. #T3#
Murphy lands a few punches from side control.
Murphy taking a break here but Skallagrimsson is having none of it and regains half guard.
Skallagrimsson wants to improve his position but Murphy is controlling well.
Murphy wants to control but Skallagrimsson is keeping him busy.
Murphy looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Skallagrimsson is looking to improve his position.
Skallagrimsson is working hard here to advance position.
Murphy lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T4#
Skallagrimsson trying to control from the bottom.
Murphy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Murphy lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Skallagrimsson tries to get to full guard but Murphy has control of the leg.
Patrick Murphy has got the better of the ground game so far.
Skallagrimsson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Murphy preventing the sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Skallagrimsson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Murphy works over Skallagrimsson with some ground and pound from guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Patrick Murphy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Murphy tries to bum rush Skallagrimsson with a series of wild strikes but Skallagrimsson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Skallagrimsson throwing a counter right hand but Murphy manages to avoid it.
Murphy tries to clinch up
and Skallagrimsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Murphy swings for the body but Skallagrimsson moves out of range.
Skallagrimsson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Murphy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Murphy lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT2#It looks like Eyvind Skallagrimsson has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skallagrimsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Skallagrimsson misses its target.#CL2#
Murphy forces Skallagrimsson back against the cage and clinches.
Patrick Murphy seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Murphy takes a shot to the head.
Murphy scores with a nice hook to the head.#T1#
Murphy tries to stall but Skallagrimsson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Murphy leaning his opponent against the cage.
A short left from Murphy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murphy.
Murphy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Skallagrimsson lands a left hand.
#BC2#
Murphy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fight stays on the outside here - Murphy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Skallagrimsson feinted with a counter takedown.
Murphy falls off balance throwing a combination
and Skallagrimsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Murphy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T2##CL2#
Murphy pushes Skallagrimsson up against the cage in a clinch.
Murphy avoiding damage.
Murphy drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Murphy blocks a body shot from Skallagrimsson.
Murphy pushes Skallagrimsson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Murphy has a couple of punches blocked by Skallagrimsson.
Skallagrimsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murphy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
Murphy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murphy throws a body shot but no joy.
Skallagrimsson lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Murphy tries to clinch but Skallagrimsson is having none of it.
Skallagrimsson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#CL2#
Murphy closes the distance and pushes Skallagrimsson back into the cage.#T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Skallagrimsson.
Skallagrimsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Murphy is looking to control Skallagrimsson's arms but Skallagrimsson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Murphy has his back to the cage.
Skallagrimsson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Murphy or not.
A short uppercut from Murphy.
Skallagrimsson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Murphy or not.
Murphy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A short uppercut from Skallagrimsson.
Skallagrimsson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Murphy is keeping busy.
Patrick Murphy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Skallagrimsson lands a left hand.
Skallagrimsson lands with a left to the head.
Skallagrimsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Skallagrimsson is looking to break free of the clinch but Murphy has double underhooks.
Murphy can't get the takedown.
Skallagrimsson stalling in the clinch.
#T4#
Murphy goes for a takedown attempt but Skallagrimsson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Eyvind Skallagrimsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Murphy.
Skallagrimsson avoids the body shot from Murphy.
Murphy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Skallagrimsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Murphy.
Skallagrimsson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Murphy scores with a jab to the head.
Sloppy strikes from Murphy. Those never looked like landing.
A counter left hand to the body from Skallagrimsson misses its target.
Murphy tries to clinch but Skallagrimsson is having none of it.
A big left from Murphy misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Skallagrimsson misses its target.
Murphy misses with a hook.
Skallagrimsson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Murphy sprawls and moves away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murphy throws a body shot but no joy.
Skallagrimsson is looking to counter punch.
Eyvind Skallagrimsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Murphy misses with a double jab
and Skallagrimsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
Patrick Murphy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Murphy 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Patrick Murphy!
Patrick Murphy seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
DMMA 186 McCain vs Martin
Date: Apr 19, 2023 |
#R1#
Skallagrimsson missing with a left hand there. Spanner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL2#
Spanner takes the fight into the clinch.
Spanner misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Skallagrimsson.
Spanner can't find room to land a body shot as Skallagrimsson controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Skallagrimsson.#CUT#It looks like Bleeding Spanner has been cut.
Skallagrimsson scores with a shot to the side of Spanner's head.
Skallagrimsson misses with a punch on the inside.
Spanner lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#It looks like Eyvind Skallagrimsson has been cut.
Skallagrimsson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Spanner backwards. #BC#
Skallagrimsson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Skallagrimsson thumps Spanner with a low kick.#CL2#
Spanner gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Skallagrimsson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Spanner.
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!
Spanner tries a knee to the head but Skallagrimsson blocks it.
Skallagrimsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Skallagrimsson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Skallagrimsson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Spanner looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T1#
Spanner lands a shot to the body.
Spanner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Spanner lands with a left to the head.
Skallagrimsson misses with a punch on the inside.
Spanner lands a hook that snaps the head of Skallagrimsson backwards.
Spanner lands a damaging elbow.
Spanner scores with a hook to the body.
Skallagrimsson is breathing heavily.
Skallagrimsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Skallagrimsson blocks an elbow strike from Spanner.
Skallagrimsson takes an elbow to the temple.
Spanner makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Spanner gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Spanner lands a nice knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spanner misses with an elbow strike.
Spanner lands a hook to the side of the head.
Skallagrimsson misses with the head strike.
Spanner is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Skallagrimsson is defending well for now.
Skallagrimsson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Spanner stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T2#
Spanner tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Skallagrimsson avoids it.
Spanner tries to throw a body punch but Skallagrimsson avoids it by throwing Spanner back against the cage.
Skallagrimsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Spanner lands a body shot in the clinch.
Spanner lands a hook that snaps the head of Skallagrimsson backwards.
A shot in the inside from Spanner.
Spanner tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Skallagrimsson avoids it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Spanner.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Spanner.
Spanner lands a body punch in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Spanner.
Spanner tries to land a knee to the head but Skallagrimsson blocks with his arms.
Spanner throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Skallagrimsson blocks it with crossed arms.
Skallagrimsson prevents a body shot from Spanner.
Skallagrimsson blocks the elbow strike.
Skallagrimsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Spanner lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Skallagrimsson backwards.
Skallagrimsson tries to break free but Spanner pushes him back against the cage.
Spanner tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Spanner blocks a body shot from Skallagrimsson. #T3#
Spanner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Skallagrimsson's elbow.
Spanner lands a left hand.
A right hand to the body from Spanner.
Spanner creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Spanner trying to land knees to the body.
Spanner misses with a knee strike.
Spanner is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Skallagrimsson is defending well for now.
A nice right hand lands inside from Spanner.
Spanner makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#CUT2#Eyvind Skallagrimsson's cut is getting worse.
Spanner missing with knees to the body.
Skallagrimsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spanner tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Skallagrimsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Spanner lands a hook that snaps the head of Skallagrimsson backwards.
Spanner throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Skallagrimsson blocks it with crossed arms.
Skallagrimsson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Spanner has him pressed against the cage.
Skallagrimsson tries to work over Spanner's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Skallagrimsson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Spanner is leaning against Skallagrimsson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T4#
Spanner trying to land knees to the body.
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!
Spanner lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#ROC2#Skallagrimsson is rocked!
Spanner working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Oh Skallagrimsson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Spanner creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Skallagrimsson with a big uppercut! Skallagrimsson tries to clinch up but Spanner pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Skallagrimsson to the mat! Skallagrimsson covers up and Spanner unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Bleeding Spanner!
Bleeding Spanner decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 159
Date: Mar 12, 2023 |
#R1#
Skallagrimsson dodges the punch combination from Clarke.
#TD#
Skallagrimsson gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Clarke is defending against the submission attempts here by Skallagrimsson.
Clarke is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skallagrimsson wants to pass the guard but Clarke is defending well.
We've been hearing that Skallagrimsson has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB#
Skallagrimsson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Clarke doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Skallagrimsson. #T1##SUB#
Skallagrimsson 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.
Clarke is controlling Skallagrimsson's trapped leg to prevent Skallagrimsson from advancing to side control.
Skallagrimsson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Clarke's head.
Clarke trying to control but Skallagrimsson postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Clarke slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Skallagrimsson looking to pass the guard.
Clarke preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Skallagrimsson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Skallagrimsson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Clarke wants to sweep here but Skallagrimsson controlling him for the moment.
Skallagrimsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Clarke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Skallagrimsson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Clarke wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Clarke can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Skallagrimsson controls the pace.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Clarke throws a right and a left that Skallagrimsson avoids nicely. #TD#
Skallagrimsson shoots in and bounces Clarke off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Clarke kicks Skallagrimsson off and gets to his feet.
Clarke tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Skallagrimsson blocks a head kick by Clarke.
Skallagrimsson scores with a push kick.
Clarke swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Skallagrimsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Skallagrimsson staying out of range there.
Sloppy strikes from Clarke. Those never looked like landing. #T4#
Clarke misses with a body shot.
A lazy left from Skallagrimsson finds it's target.
Jab, jab by Clarke - just one landing.
Skallagrimsson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Clarke takes one to the chin there.
Clarke throws a leg kick but Skallagrimsson moved away.
A jab from Clarke misses.
Skallagrimsson feinted with a counter takedown.
Clarke blocks a head kick by Skallagrimsson.
Clarke misses with a straight right.
Skallagrimsson throws a jab when Clarke was well out of range.
Skallagrimsson misses with a straight left.
Clarke throws out a counter right but Skallagrimsson avoids it with no problem.
Clarke takes a swing at Skallagrimsson's ribcage but misses.
Clarke throws a looping overhand right but Skallagrimsson ducks down to avoid it.
Skallagrimsson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Clarke fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Eyvind Skallagrimsson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Clarke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Skallagrimsson manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Clarke. Skallagrimsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Skallagrimsson loads up on a big right hand but Clarke slips the punch.
Clarke looks to land a right hand but Skallagrimsson moved out of range.
Clarke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Skallagrimsson feinted with a counter takedown.
Clarke attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Skallagrimsson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Good exchange - Skallagrimsson coming out on top.
Clarke just misses with a punch to the body.
Clarke swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Skallagrimsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Skallagrimsson moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clarke connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lewis Clarke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Skallagrimsson misses.
Clarke ducks under a wild hook from Skallagrimsson.
Clarke closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Clarke is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Skallagrimsson. #T1#
Clarke will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Skallagrimsson shoots in for a takedown but Clarke shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Skallagrimsson shoots in for a takedown but Clarke shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A little jabbing left from Clarke on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Skallagrimsson lunges at Clarke with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Clarke's hand.
Clarke will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Clarke throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Skallagrimsson throws a jab but it's blocked by Clarke.
Clarke pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Skallagrimsson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eyvind Skallagrimsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Skallagrimsson throws out a loose jab but Clarke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Skallagrimsson lands a body shot.
Lewis Clarke is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Clarke jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Skallagrimsson ducks under a wild hook from Clarke.#T2#
Clarke jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Skallagrimsson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Skallagrimsson or perhaps it was just good defense by Clarke, which made it look bad.
Clarke slips under a jab from Skallagrimsson.
Skallagrimsson throws a hook to the side of Clarke's head but Clarke sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Skallagrimsson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Clarke waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Skallagrimsson.
Clarke throws out a loose jab but Skallagrimsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clarke lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A solid leg kick lands there for Clarke.
Clarke misses with a double jab.
It looked like Skallagrimsson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Clarke.
Clarke jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Skallagrimsson lands with a shot to the body. #T3#
Clarke looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Clarke uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Skallagrimsson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Clarke. Skallagrimsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Clarke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Clarke throws a nice looking combination but Skallagrimsson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Clarke tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Skallagrimsson tries to counter with a takedown but Clarke is quick to defend against it.
Clarke throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Skallagrimsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Skallagrimsson misses with a looping right.
Skallagrimsson shoots for a takedown but Clarke saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Clarke is looking for the big counter here.
Clarke misses with a wild body shot.
Lewis Clarke seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Clarke throws a low kick but Skallagrimsson avoids it.
Skallagrimsson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Clarke throws a right hand that Skallagrimsson ducks under and follows up with a left that Skallagrimsson also avoids with ease.
An attempted straight right counter from Skallagrimsson misses the target.
Clarke throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Skallagrimsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice straight punches there by Skallagrimsson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Skallagrimsson.#T4#
Clarke tries a low kick but Skallagrimsson avoids it.
Skallagrimsson throws a head kick that misses.
Clarke blocks a leg kick.
Skallagrimsson throws a right hand that misses
and Clarke counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Clarke digs a good body shot into Skallagrimsson's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Skallagrimsson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Skallagrimsson misses with a body shot.
Clarke wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#TD#
Skallagrimsson drives through with a takedown into Clarke's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Skallagrimsson preventing the sweep.
Skallagrimsson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Skallagrimsson looking to pass the guard.
Skallagrimsson throwing strikes but missing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Lewis Clarke will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Skallagrimsson dives in for a single leg takedown but Clarke sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Skallagrimsson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Clarke backwards.
Skallagrimsson jumps guard but Clarke stands there with Skallagrimsson around his waist. Skallagrimsson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Skallagrimsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Skallagrimsson.
Clarke gets through Skallagrimsson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Clarke escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Clarke throws an overhand right that lands on Skallagrimsson's shoulder, as Skallagrimsson tries to avoid the shot.
Clarke takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Skallagrimsson throws a hook to the side of Clarke's head but Clarke sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clarke stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Skallagrimsson shoots and misses
and Clarke counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eyvind Skallagrimsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Clarke throws a lazy right hand but Skallagrimsson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Skallagrimsson dives in for a single leg takedown but Clarke sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T1#
Skallagrimsson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Skallagrimsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Skallagrimsson fails to land.
Clarke throws a punch but it's blocked by Skallagrimsson.
Clarke presses Skallagrimsson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Skallagrimsson stalling against the cage.
Clarke swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC#
Skallagrimsson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A nice combination there by Clarke.
Skallagrimsson walks into a straight right hand from Clarke.
Clarke throws a big shot that misses.
Skallagrimsson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Clarke.
Clarke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Skallagrimsson.
Clarke misses with a low kick. #T2#
Clarke fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Skallagrimsson on the side of the head.
Skallagrimsson checks a low kick from Clarke.
Clarke misses with an uppercut.
Skallagrimsson lands the left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A swing and a miss from Clarke.
Skallagrimsson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Clarke sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Skallagrimsson somewhat.
Clarke throws an overhand right that lands on Skallagrimsson's shoulder, as Skallagrimsson tries to avoid the shot.
Clarke lands the left hand.
Skallagrimsson takes a swing at Clarke's ribcage but misses.
Clarke misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Clarke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Skallagrimsson moves away.#T3#
Clarke defending well as Skallagrimsson loads up on a big left hand.
That kick from Clarke tenderised Skallagrimsson's leg. Skallagrimsson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Skallagrimsson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Clarke loads up on a big right hand but Skallagrimsson slips the punch.
An attempted straight right counter from Skallagrimsson misses the target.
Clarke throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Clarke throws a hook but Skallagrimsson avoids it easily.
Skallagrimsson tries to counter with a takedown but Clarke is quick to defend against it.
Clarke gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Skallagrimsson.
Clarke swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Skallagrimsson shoots in for a takedown but Clarke shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Clarke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Clarke misses with an uppercut.
An inside leg kick from Clarke misses.
Skallagrimsson shoots and misses
and Clarke counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T4#
A big right from Clarke misses.
Skallagrimsson lands with an uppercut that bounces Clarke off the cage and back into range.
Skallagrimsson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Clarke.
A nice side step and Clarke releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Skallagrimsson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clarke takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Clarke throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Skallagrimsson ducks under a wild hook from Clarke.
Clarke takes a swing at Skallagrimsson's ribcage but misses.
Skallagrimsson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Clarke throws a leg kick but Skallagrimsson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Skallagrimsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Clarke manages to avoid it.
Clarke misses with a wild body shot.
Clarke lands with a hook. Skallagrimsson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lewis Clarke comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Clarke 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 James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lewis Clarke!
Lewis Clarke decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 151
Date: Feb 05, 2023 |
#R1#
Skallagrimsson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Emelianenko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Skallagrimsson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Emelianenko as he avoids it easily.
Skallagrimsson misses with a straight left. #TD#
Skallagrimsson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Emelianenko on his heels. He'll look to pass Emelianenko's guard now, I'm sure.
Emelianenko is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Skallagrimsson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Emelianenko really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Skallagrimsson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Skallagrimsson is fighting to break Emelianenko's control of his arms but Emelianenko is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skallagrimsson postures up and lands a big shot to Emelianenko's brow.
Skallagrimsson throwing strikes from guard but Emelianenko blocks nicely.
Skallagrimsson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Skallagrimsson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Skallagrimsson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Skallagrimsson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Skallagrimsson scores with a couple of short elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Skallagrimsson trying to control the position but Emelianenko is working away.
We've been hearing that Skallagrimsson has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Skallagrimsson working the ground and pound but Emelianenko is defending the strikes.
Skallagrimsson has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Skallagrimsson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Emelianenko is looking to get to half guard.#T2#
Skallagrimsson breaks from Emelianenko's wrist control and lands an elbow. #CUT#It looks like Roman Emelianenko has been cut.
Emelianenko holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Skallagrimsson tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Skallagrimsson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Emelianenko is looking to escape.
Skallagrimsson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Skallagrimsson trying to control but Emelianenko is having none of it. #SUB#
Emelianenko defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Skallagrimsson. #T3#
Skallagrimsson throws some wild stikes that Emelianenko manages to avoid easily.
Skallagrimsson content just to control the position here.
Skallagrimsson looking to ground and pound but Emelianenko is blocking nicely.
Skallagrimsson lands with some strikes.
Skallagrimsson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Emelianenko is looking to escape.
Skallagrimsson throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Emelianenko blocking the ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Skallagrimsson landing strikes, looking to finish! #T4##SUB#
Skallagrimsson goes for an armbar but Emelianenko turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Emelianenko.
Skallagrimsson has a closed guard, preventing Emelianenko from standing up.
Emelianenko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Skallagrimsson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Emelianenko slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Skallagrimsson wants to sweep here but Emelianenko controlling him for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eyvind Skallagrimsson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roman Emelianenko's cut.
That's time! Skallagrimsson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Decent striking displayed by Skallagrimsson there.
Skallagrimsson misses with a takedown attempt
and Emelianenko counters with a series of strikes. Skallagrimsson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Skallagrimsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Emelianenko manages to avoid it.
Skallagrimsson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A punch combination from Emelianenko misses.
Skallagrimsson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eyvind Skallagrimsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Emelianenko connects with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emelianenko takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Emelianenko slips under a jab.
Skallagrimsson misses with a body shot.
Emelianenko doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T1#
Emelianenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Skallagrimsson.
Emelianenko was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Skallagrimsson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Emelianenko counters with a body kick.
Skallagrimsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Emelianenko moves away.
Skallagrimsson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Skallagrimsson shoots for a takedown but Emelianenko saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Emelianenko looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Skallagrimsson with a poor takedown
enabling Emelianenko to counter with a crisp jab.
Emelianenko avoids a kick to the body.
A clash of legs there as Skallagrimsson blocks the low kick.
It looked like Skallagrimsson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Emelianenko.
Skallagrimsson is looking to wear down Emelianenko with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Emelianenko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Roman Emelianenko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Emelianenko throws a big shot that misses.
Skallagrimsson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Emelianenko sprawls and moves away.#TD#
Skallagrimsson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Emelianenko quickly recovers to half guard.#T2#
Skallagrimsson is trying to control the action in half guard but Emelianenko is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Skallagrimsson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Emelianenko is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Skallagrimsson trying to control from Emelianenko's half guard. Emelianenko has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Skallagrimsson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Skallagrimsson being controlled here momentarily. #T3##SUB#
Skallagrimsson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Emelianenko is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Emelianenko has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Emelianenko looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Emelianenko postures up.
Emelianenko seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Skallagrimsson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Emelianenko's guard. #REVR#
Skallagrimsson trying to control but Emelianenko is working from the bottom.
Emelianenko controlling Skallagrimsson's posture.
Skallagrimsson postures up in Emelianenko's guard and throws a big left but Emelianenko blocks it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Skallagrimsson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roman Emelianenko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Roman Emelianenko's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Emelianenko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Skallagrimsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Skallagrimsson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Skallagrimsson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Emelianenko as he avoids it easily.
Skallagrimsson fails to land the takedown.
Emelianenko avoids the body shot from Skallagrimsson.
Skallagrimsson misses with a looping left.
Skallagrimsson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emelianenko lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Skallagrimsson misses the body punch #KD2#
and Emelianenko counters with a left and a right that hurts Skallagrimsson! He wobbles and falls to the floor - he's in big trouble! Emelianenko jumps into full mount! #ROC2#Skallagrimsson is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Emelianenko controlling the position easily from mount.
Oh Skallagrimsson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Emelianenko's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T1#
Skallagrimsson wants to control but Emelianenko is having none of it.
Emelianenko content just to control the position here.
Skallagrimsson wants to hold on but Emelianenko pushes him away.
Skallagrimsson seems to have got his legs back now.
Emelianenko looking to control and managing it successfully.
Skallagrimsson wants to hold on but Emelianenko pushes him away.
Skallagrimsson regains half guard.#T2#
Emelianenko content to control rather than advance.
Skallagrimsson tries to get to full guard but Emelianenko has control of the leg.
Emelianenko tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Emelianenko is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Skallagrimsson trying to control here.
#T3#
Emelianenko takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Skallagrimsson is looking for a sweep. Emelianenko is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#SUB#
Skallagrimsson actively working from the bottom here.
Emelianenko looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Skallagrimsson fails with the takedown
and Skallagrimsson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eyvind Skallagrimsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A punch lands to the side of Emelianenko 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Roman Emelianenko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Skallagrimsson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Skallagrimsson there as he acknowledges the shot.#CUT2#It looks like Eyvind Skallagrimsson has been cut.#T4#
Emelianenko falls off balance throwing a combination
and Skallagrimsson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Emelianenko thinking.
Emelianenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Skallagrimsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Emelianenko.
Skallagrimsson lands with an overhand left.
Emelianenko misses with a series of wild punches.
Emelianenko lands a jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Emelianenko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Emelianenko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Skallagrimsson.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roman Emelianenko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Emelianenko 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roman Emelianenko!
After winning the bout, Roman Emelianenko thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 143
Date: Dec 25, 2022 |
#R1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Skallagrimsson.
We've been told by Knell's head coaches at Warrior that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Skallagrimsson swings for the body but Knell moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Knell on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Skallagrimsson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Knell's head.
Skallagrimsson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Knell.
Skallagrimsson just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromKnell.
Nice straight punches there by Skallagrimsson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Skallagrimsson.
Skallagrimsson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Skallagrimsson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Knell counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#It looks like Eyvind Skallagrimsson has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skallagrimsson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Knell paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Skallagrimsson lands a glancing blow to the side of Knell's head.
Skallagrimsson throws a front kick aimed at Knell's knee but Knell avoids it well.
Knell appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Skallagrimsson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Eyvind Skallagrimsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Skallagrimsson misses with a head kick.
Knell is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Skallagrimsson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Knell on the side of the head.
Knell walks into a stiff left hand from Skallagrimsson.
Skallagrimsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Knell is just out of range.
As Skallagrimsson backs away, Knell returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Skallagrimsson dives in for a single leg takedown but Knell sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Skallagrimsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Knell is looking to counter punch.
Knell takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Knell's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Skallagrimsson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Knell scrambles back to his feet.#T2#
Skallagrimsson throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Knell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Skallagrimsson - that will leave a mark!
#TD2#
Skallagrimsson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Skallagrimsson lands in his opponent's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knell has his hands on Skallagrimsson's head, controlling the position.
Skallagrimsson passes into half guard.
Skallagrimsson wants to take a breather but Knell is having none of it.
Skallagrimsson wants to pass to mount but Knell is defending the position. #T3#
Skallagrimsson is looking to take a break and control but Knell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Skallagrimsson with the ground and pound but Knell uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Knell controlling the position.
Skallagrimsson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Skallagrimsson cracks Knell with a solid left hand.
Knell can't keep his opponent in guard - Skallagrimsson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Skallagrimsson wants to free his trapped foot but Knell is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Skallagrimsson trying to control the pace. #T4#
Skallagrimsson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Skallagrimsson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Skallagrimsson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Knell's head.
Skallagrimsson wants to pass to mount but Knell is defending the position.
Skallagrimsson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Knell is looking to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eyvind Skallagrimsson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eyvind Skallagrimsson's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Skallagrimsson misses with a body shot.
Knell is looking to counter punch.
Skallagrimsson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Skallagrimsson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Skallagrimsson shoots in looking for a takedown. Knell tries to sprawl out of it but Skallagrimsson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Knell manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Skallagrimsson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skallagrimsson misses with a head kick.
Knell feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T1#
Skallagrimsson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Knell takes a step back to recover.
Skallagrimsson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Knell defends well and Skallagrimsson ends up having to push Knell into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Skallagrimsson lunges at Knell with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Knell's hand.
Skallagrimsson throws a body shot but no joy.
An attempted straight right counter from Knell misses the target.
Jab by Skallagrimsson.
Skallagrimsson looks to throw the jab but Knell is out of range.
Skallagrimsson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Knell.
It looked like Knell was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Skallagrimsson.
Knell takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Skallagrimsson with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Knell to counter with a crisp jab.
Death Knell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eyvind Skallagrimsson.#T2#
Skallagrimsson fails in his attempt to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Knell on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Skallagrimsson cracks Knell with an open hand slap.
Skallagrimsson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#KD#
and Knell counters with a nice right hand that sends Skallagrimsson toppling to the canvas! Skallagrimsson scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Knell finish him?!#ROC#Skallagrimsson is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Skallagrimsson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Knell swivels and escapes.
Skallagrimsson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Knell pinned against the cage. Knell gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Skallagrimsson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#T3#
Skallagrimsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knell moves away.
Knell walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Skallagrimsson throws a good cross that connects.
Knell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Skallagrimsson throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Knell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A bone on bone clash there as Knell blocks the leg kick.
Knell lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Skallagrimsson scores with a jab to the body.
Skallagrimsson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Knell counters with a hugh head kick that removes Skallagrimsson from consiousness! A brutal head kick knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Death Knell!
A very excited looking Death Knell made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
CWC 328
Date: Oct 30, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 9 losses; Eyvind Skallagrimsson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 6 losses; More IsMore!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Alexandre Firmino and Edson Gomes.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Skallagrimsson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Skallagrimsson tries to counter with a takedown but IsMore is quick to defend against it.
Skallagrimsson shoots in looking for a takedown but IsMore manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Skallagrimsson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD#
Skallagrimsson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. IsMore sprawls well initially but Skallagrimsson persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Skallagrimsson (2) vs (0) IsMore
IsMore is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
IsMore looking for submissions off his back.
Skallagrimsson controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skallagrimsson wants to free his trapped foot but IsMore is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
IsMore is defending against the submission attempts here by Skallagrimsson.
#T1#
IsMore wants to control but Skallagrimsson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Skallagrimsson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T2#
IsMore works his way to full guard. Good work.
Skallagrimsson controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
IsMore looking for a sweep. Not yet IsMore, not yet.
IsMore bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Skallagrimsson's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Skallagrimsson (2) vs (2) IsMore
IsMore stays in close to Skallagrimsson's body and controls the position.
Skallagrimsson trying to control the position.
Skallagrimsson controlling IsMore's posture. #T3#
Skallagrimsson keeping moving, preventing IsMore from controlling successfully.
IsMore won't allow Skallagrimsson to sweep him here.
Skallagrimsson keeping moving, preventing IsMore from controlling successfully.
Skallagrimsson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Skallagrimsson keeping moving, preventing IsMore from controlling successfully. #T4#
Skallagrimsson wants to sweep here but IsMore controlling him for the moment.
Skallagrimsson controls IsMore momentarily but IsMore frees himself.
Skallagrimsson keeping moving, preventing IsMore from controlling successfully.
Skallagrimsson 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.#T5#
Skallagrimsson trying to control the position.
IsMore stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Skallagrimsson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Skallagrimsson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
IsMore showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Skallagrimsson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T6#
Skallagrimsson keeping moving, preventing IsMore from controlling successfully.
IsMore wants to pass the guard but Skallagrimsson is keeping the position.
IsMore looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
IsMore preventing the sweep.
IsMore stays in close to Skallagrimsson's body and controls the position.
IsMore pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Skallagrimsson is keeping the position for now. #T7#
Skallagrimsson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. IsMore manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Skallagrimsson (4) vs (2) IsMore
IsMore lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Skallagrimsson (4) vs (4) IsMore
IsMore preventing the sweep.
IsMore trying to control but Skallagrimsson is working from the bottom.
Skallagrimsson seems keen to control IsMore's posture.
IsMore pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Skallagrimsson is keeping the position for now. #T8#
Skallagrimsson wants to sweep but no luck.
Skallagrimsson is working hard here to advance position.
Skallagrimsson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
IsMore is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
IsMore preventing the sweep.
IsMore content to stall in guard here.
Skallagrimsson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Skallagrimsson (6) vs (4) IsMore#T9#
Skallagrimsson trying to control the position from guard on top but IsMore is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
IsMore trying to control the position.
Our spies down at at Nap or Tap inform us that IsMore has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
IsMore looking for a sweep. Not yet IsMore, not yet.
IsMore looking to control.
#SUB2#
IsMore looking for subs off his back but Skallagrimsson has passed one foot through into half guard.
IsMore is trying to control but can't.
#T10#
Skallagrimsson wants to take a breather but IsMore is having none of it.
IsMore is looking to improve his position.
Skallagrimsson is thwarting IsMore's attempts to control the position.
IsMore is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T11#
Skallagrimsson is controlling the pace.
IsMore is controlling Skallagrimsson's position as best he can from this difficult position.
IsMore is trying to maintain the position but Skallagrimsson is very close to passing his half guard.#T12#
Skallagrimsson wants to take a breather but IsMore is having none of it.
IsMore is trying to control but can't.
IsMore is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Skallagrimsson is staying active.#SUB#
Skallagrimsson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
We've been hearing that Skallagrimsson has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T13#
IsMore is looking for a sweep. Skallagrimsson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
IsMore trying to control from the bottom.
Skallagrimsson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but IsMore does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
IsMore is trying to maintain the position but Skallagrimsson is very close to passing his half guard.#T14#
Skallagrimsson wants to take a breather but IsMore is having none of it.
IsMore regains full guard. Nicely done.
Skallagrimsson is pushing down on IsMore's leg trying to pass to half guard. IsMore is fighting to maintain full guard but Skallagrimsson has managed to sneak the leg through.
IsMore is trying to maintain the position but Skallagrimsson is very close to passing his half guard.
IsMore tries to get to full guard but Skallagrimsson has control of the leg.
Skallagrimsson wants to pass to mount but IsMore is defending the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Skallagrimsson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Skallagrimsson (9) vs (4) IsMore
And that's the end of the fight!
Skallagrimsson takes the fight on points by 9 to 4.
After winning the bout, Eyvind Skallagrimsson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
CWC 327 - Nickal vs Saric
Date: Oct 23, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 12 losses; Abubakar Camara! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 8 losses; Eyvind Skallagrimsson!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Skallagrimsson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Camara's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Camara (0) vs (2) Skallagrimsson
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Camara looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Skallagrimsson is looking to advance position but Camara has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Camara (4) vs (2) Skallagrimsson
Skallagrimsson can't escape the position.
Camara controlling from the full mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skallagrimsson tries to lock up and control but Camara gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T1#
Camara controlling his opponent.
Camara seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Skallagrimsson for as long as he can get away with.
Skallagrimsson controls the position.
Camara takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Skallagrimsson is working to get back to half guard.
#T2#
Camara takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Camara prevents Skallagrimsson from getting the reversal.
Camara takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Skallagrimsson wants to control but Camara is having none of it.
Camara controlling from mount. #T3#
Skallagrimsson is looking to get to half guard.
Skallagrimsson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Camara looking to control and managing it successfully. #T4#
Skallagrimsson tries to hold on but Camara pushes him away.
Skallagrimsson can't escape the position.
Camara controlling the position easily from mount.
Skallagrimsson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T5#
Camara controlling the pace for now.
Skallagrimsson doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Camara takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Skallagrimsson is working to get back to half guard.
#T6#
Camara avoids the attempt from Skallagrimsson to control.
Skallagrimsson tries to reverse the position but Camara maintains control.
Camara takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Skallagrimsson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Skallagrimsson keeps trying to improve his position.
Camara takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T7#
Skallagrimsson is trying to escape the mount.
Camara takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Skallagrimsson working to try and regain half guard.
Camara sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Skallagrimsson tries to lock up and control but Camara gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Skallagrimsson 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.#T8#
Camara prevents Skallagrimsson from getting the reversal.
Skallagrimsson tries to lock up and control but Camara gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Camara controlling the position easily from mount.
Skallagrimsson working to try and regain half guard.
Camara looking to control and managing it successfully.
Skallagrimsson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T9#
Camara controlling his opponent.
Camara has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Skallagrimsson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T10#
Camara looking to control and managing it successfully.
Skallagrimsson tries to hold on but Camara pushes him away.
Camara tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T11#
Camara's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Skallagrimsson tries to hold on but Camara pushes him away.
Skallagrimsson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Camara sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Skallagrimsson is trying to escape the mount.
Camara sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T12#
Further stalling from Camara.
Skallagrimsson is looking to improve his position but Camara isn't that keen on the idea.
Camara looking to control and managing it successfully.
Camara continues to stall.#T13#
Skallagrimsson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Camara controlling from the full mount.
Skallagrimsson is trying desperately to improve position.
Camara controlling the position easily from mount.
Skallagrimsson gets back to half guard.#T14#
Camara slows the pace down in half guard.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Camara.
Skallagrimsson keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Skallagrimsson wants to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Skallagrimsson wants to control but Camara passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (7) vs (2) Skallagrimsson
And that's the end of the fight!
Camara takes the fight on points by 7 to 2.
An out of breath Abubakar Camara thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
CWC 325 - Miyagi vs Burroughs
Date: Oct 09, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 48 wins and 31 losses; Harry Hirsch! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 7 losses; Eyvind Skallagrimsson!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Skallagrimsson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hirsch is trying to defend but Skallagrimsson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hirsch (0) vs (2) Skallagrimsson
Hirsch is trying to control but can't.
Skallagrimsson is stalling here. Hirsch is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Skallagrimsson seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Hirsch has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hirsch (4) vs (2) Skallagrimsson
Hirsch working away.
You can see the frustration on Skallagrimsson's face as Hirsch controls the position.
Skallagrimsson gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hirsch (6) vs (2) Skallagrimsson
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hirsch controlling the position easily from mount.
Skallagrimsson is desperately trying to improve his position but Hirsch has a good base and remains in mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Hirsch 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.
Hirsch controlling from mount.
Skallagrimsson tries to improve his position but instead Hirsch has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Hirsch (9) vs (2) Skallagrimsson
Skallagrimsson is in bad spot here.
Good control from Hirsch.
Skallagrimsson rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Skallagrimsson 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.
Skallagrimsson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Skallagrimsson wants to control but Hirsch is keeping busy.
#T2#
Skallagrimsson wants to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Hirsch seems content to control.
Skallagrimsson is looking for a sweep. Hirsch is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Skallagrimsson wants to sweep but Hirsch has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Hirsch (12) vs (2) Skallagrimsson#T3#
Hirsch controlling from side mount.
Skallagrimsson is looking to reverse the position.
Skallagrimsson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hirsch's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Hirsch controlling the action here.
Hirsch looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Skallagrimsson is trying to control but Hirsch passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Hirsch (15) vs (2) Skallagrimsson#T4#
A lull in the action here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Skallagrimsson is looking for a sweep.
Hirsch slows the pace down.
You can see the frustration on Skallagrimsson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T5#
Hirsch is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Skallagrimsson tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T6#
Skallagrimsson is trying to work for a sweep but Hirsch has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hirsch (17) vs (2) Skallagrimsson
Hirsch tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Skallagrimsson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Skallagrimsson is just holding on here. Hirsch manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Hirsch (20) vs (2) Skallagrimsson
Hirsch is trying to stick to Skallagrimsson's back but Skallagrimsson is turning into Hirsch. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Hirsch's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Skallagrimsson. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hirsch (20) vs (4) Skallagrimsson
Skallagrimsson stopping the sweep attempt from Hirsch.
Hirsch keeping moving, preventing Skallagrimsson from controlling successfully.
Skallagrimsson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hirsch has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T7#
Hirsch 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.
Skallagrimsson trying to move into half guard but instead Hirsch has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hirsch (22) vs (4) Skallagrimsson
Skallagrimsson controlling Hirsch's posture.
Skallagrimsson has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Hirsch has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hirsch (25) vs (4) Skallagrimsson
Skallagrimsson is letting Hirsch control him for a moment. #T8#
Skallagrimsson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hirsch wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Skallagrimsson seems a little lost for a moment, as Hirsch dominates the positioning.
Skallagrimsson is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Skallagrimsson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Skallagrimsson tries to control but Hirsch manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Hirsch (28) vs (4) Skallagrimsson
Hirsch has good solid back control here.
Hirsch has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T9#
Skallagrimsson tries to escape the position.
Skallagrimsson breaks Hirsch's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hirsch (28) vs (6) Skallagrimsson
Hirsch tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hirsch wants to hit a sweep here but Skallagrimsson passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Hirsch there! Score +3 for passing guard: Hirsch (28) vs (9) Skallagrimsson
Hirsch working to try and regain half guard.
#T10#
Skallagrimsson content just to control the position here.
Hirsch wants to hold on but Skallagrimsson pushes him away.
Skallagrimsson fails to advance to Hirsch's back.
Hirsch tries to hold on but Skallagrimsson postures up.#T11#
Hirsch keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Skallagrimsson controlling from the full mount.
Hirsch is squirming around, avoiding Skallagrimsson's attempts to control the action.
Hirsch is trying to escape the mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Skallagrimsson can't control as he wanted to and Hirsch manages to get the fight back to his half guard. #T12#
Skallagrimsson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hirsch won't allow Skallagrimsson to pass to mount.
Hirsch wants to control but Skallagrimsson is keeping busy.
Hirsch is doing well to control the position and prevent Skallagrimsson from advancing to side control.#T13#
Skallagrimsson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Skallagrimsson trying to advance position but Hirsch counters by regaining guard.
Skallagrimsson is fighting to break Hirsch's control of his arms but Hirsch is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hirsch continues to stall.#T14#
Skallagrimsson trying to control but Hirsch is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hirsch holds on and takes a little breather.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
More hug and hope from Hirsch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hirsch takes the fight on points by 28 to 9.
Our winner, Harry Hirsch, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CWC 324 - Halli vs Sitsongrit
Date: Oct 02, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 6 losses; Eyvind Skallagrimsson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 23 losses; Leandro Lo!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Aleksandr Martynov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Skallagrimsson gets a double leg takedown into Lo's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Skallagrimsson (2) vs (0) Lo
Lo wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Skallagrimsson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Skallagrimsson is one step ahead there.
Skallagrimsson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Our spies down at at HELLCADEMY inform us that Lo has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skallagrimsson is pushing down on Lo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lo is fighting to maintain full guard but Skallagrimsson has managed to sneak the leg through.#T1#
Lo trying to control here.
Lo is refusing to be controlled, as Skallagrimsson sits in half guard.
Skallagrimsson is taking a breather. Lo 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.
Skallagrimsson trying to control from Lo's half guard. Lo has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T2#
Lo is pulling down on Skallagrimsson's head. It's preventing any offense from Skallagrimsson, at least for the moment.
Skallagrimsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Lo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Skallagrimsson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've been hearing that Skallagrimsson has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T3#
Lo pulls Skallagrimsson in to control the position.
Let's hope that Lo has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Skallagrimsson trying to control but Lo is working from the bottom.
Skallagrimsson 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. #T4#
Lo keeping full guard, as Skallagrimsson tries to pass.
Skallagrimsson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Lo keeping moving, preventing Skallagrimsson from controlling successfully. #T5#
Skallagrimsson controlling from the top position.
Skallagrimsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Lo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lo wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T6#
Lo keeping full guard, as Skallagrimsson tries to pass.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lo holds on and takes a little breather.
Skallagrimsson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Skallagrimsson being controlled here momentarily.
Lo keeping moving, preventing Skallagrimsson from controlling successfully. #T7#
Skallagrimsson looking to sit in guard and control but Lo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Skallagrimsson (2) vs (2) Lo
Skallagrimsson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Skallagrimsson working a defensive guard but Lo manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Skallagrimsson (2) vs (5) Lo
Skallagrimsson gets back to half guard.#T8#
Skallagrimsson tries to get to full guard but Lo has control of the leg.
Lo trying to control the pace.
Skallagrimsson is looking to improve his position.
Skallagrimsson is trying to maintain the position but Lo is very close to passing his half guard.
Skallagrimsson is looking to improve his position.
#T9#
Skallagrimsson is trying to maintain the position but Lo is very close to passing his half guard.
Skallagrimsson tries to get to full guard but Lo has control of the leg.
Skallagrimsson is working hard here to advance position.
Skallagrimsson trying to get back to full guard but Lo takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Skallagrimsson (2) vs (8) Lo
Skallagrimsson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lo controlling his opponent. #T10#
Skallagrimsson is trying to reverse the position but instead Lo has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Skallagrimsson (2) vs (11) Lo
Lo has the hooks in. Skallagrimsson is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Well, with Lo on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Skallagrimsson is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Skallagrimsson is really stuck here.
Good control from Lo.
Lo has the hooks in. Skallagrimsson is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T11#
Lo has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Skallagrimsson's body.
It looks like Lo might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Skallagrimsson is really stuck here.
Skallagrimsson trying to control the position but Lo manages to sink in the hooks. #T12#
Skallagrimsson rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Lo takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Skallagrimsson is looking to control Lo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Skallagrimsson avoid being mounted?
Lo content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Skallagrimsson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lo with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Skallagrimsson is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Lo jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Skallagrimsson (2) vs (14) Lo#T13#
Skallagrimsson is looking to reverse the position.
Skallagrimsson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Lo's best efforts.
Still in half guard, Lo seems content to control.
Skallagrimsson won't allow Lo to pass to mount.
Skallagrimsson manages to get to full guard.
Skallagrimsson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Skallagrimsson wants to hit a sweep here but Lo passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Skallagrimsson there! Score +3 for passing guard: Skallagrimsson (2) vs (17) Lo#T14#
Lo with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Skallagrimsson can't escape the position.
Lo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
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Event:
CWC 323 - Sparxx vs IsMore
Date: Sep 25, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 15 losses; Galtero El Toro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 6 losses; Eyvind Skallagrimsson!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Paulo Santos and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
El Toro gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Skallagrimsson to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: El Toro (0) vs (2) Skallagrimsson
El Toro tries to land a sweep but no joy.
El Toro is pulling down on Skallagrimsson's head to control his posture.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Skallagrimsson working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Skallagrimsson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
El Toro wants to sweep here but Skallagrimsson controlling him for the moment.
We've been hearing good reports from El Toro'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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skallagrimsson being controlled here momentarily. #T1#
Skallagrimsson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. El Toro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Skallagrimsson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Skallagrimsson trying to move into half guard but instead El Toro has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: El Toro (2) vs (2) Skallagrimsson
El Toro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Skallagrimsson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
El Toro controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2#
Skallagrimsson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Skallagrimsson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: El Toro (2) vs (4) Skallagrimsson#SUB#
Skallagrimsson got a little sloppy there for a moment and El Toro has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Skallagrimsson has managed to get both his arms back between El Toro's legs - danger averted.
Skallagrimsson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Skallagrimsson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
El Toro is adopting a defensive guard.#T3#
El Toro continues to stall.
Skallagrimsson trying to control the position from guard on top but El Toro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
El Toro controlling Skallagrimsson's posture.
Skallagrimsson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T4#
Skallagrimsson is fighting to break El Toro's control of his arms but El Toro is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
El Toro looking to control.
Skallagrimsson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
El Toro trying to control the position.
Skallagrimsson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T5##SUB#
El Toro working for submissions but it's allowed Skallagrimsson to get to half guard.
El Toro trying to control from the bottom.
Skallagrimsson is looking to advance position but El Toro won't allow it.
El Toro preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T6#
Skallagrimsson not doing much here.
El Toro tries to roll over but Skallagrimsson keeps him under control.
El Toro trying to control but Skallagrimsson postures up.
#T7#
The fighters are battling for position here. El Toro manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Skallagrimsson is looking to advance position but El Toro has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: El Toro (6) vs (4) Skallagrimsson
El Toro trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Skallagrimsson gets back to half guard.
Skallagrimsson wants to control but El Toro is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Skallagrimsson is looking for a sweep. El Toro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Skallagrimsson trying to control from the bottom.
#T8#
El Toro is stalling here. Skallagrimsson is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! El Toro seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Skallagrimsson has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: El Toro (6) vs (8) Skallagrimsson
Skallagrimsson is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down El Toro's shoulder. That is not cool.
El Toro can't do much from the bottom here.
Skallagrimsson controlling the position from side mount. #T9#
El Toro is looking to regain half guard here but Skallagrimsson keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Skallagrimsson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by El Toro, who protects the arm well.
El Toro is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Skallagrimsson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T10#
Skallagrimsson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Skallagrimsson is keen to just control but El Toro is a slippery customer.
El Toro desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Skallagrimsson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. El Toro manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T11#
El Toro looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Skallagrimsson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Skallagrimsson won't allow El Toro to sweep him here. #T12#
El Toro is adopting a defensive guard.
Well,El Toro is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
El Toro looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Skallagrimsson puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
El Toro has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Skallagrimsson is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are battling for position here. El Toro manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Skallagrimsson preventing the sweep.
El Toro keeping moving, preventing Skallagrimsson from controlling successfully.
El Toro looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T13#
Skallagrimsson passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: El Toro (6) vs (11) Skallagrimsson
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
El Toro is trying to control Skallagrimsson's posture but Skallagrimsson avoids it.
El Toro manages to get back to half guard.
Skallagrimsson tries to pass the half guard into mount. El Toro knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
El Toro is looking to control Skallagrimsson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can El Toro avoid being mounted?
El Toro is staying active underneath Skallagrimsson, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T14#
El Toro is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Skallagrimsson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Skallagrimsson's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: El Toro (10) vs (11) Skallagrimsson#SUB#
Skallagrimsson fending off the submission attempt from El Toro.
You can see the frustration on Skallagrimsson's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB#
El Toro tightening his grip on Skallagrimsson, looking for the choke.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
El Toro has the hooks in. Skallagrimsson is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
And that's the end of the fight!
Skallagrimsson wins on points by 11 to 10.
After winning the bout, Eyvind Skallagrimsson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
CWC 320 - Fiso vs Brown
Date: Sep 04, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 22 losses; Leandro Lo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Eyvind Skallagrimsson!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, David Schapiro and Franklyn Lucas.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Skallagrimsson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Lo's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lo (0) vs (2) Skallagrimsson
Lo keeping moving, preventing Skallagrimsson from controlling successfully.
Skallagrimsson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Lo wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skallagrimsson wants to control from the top but Lo keeps moving.
Lo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Skallagrimsson controls the pace.#T1#
Skallagrimsson stopping the sweep attempt from Lo.
We've been hearing good reports from Lo'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.
Skallagrimsson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Skallagrimsson tries to free his leg and advance position but Lo is retaining full guard.
Lo controlling Skallagrimsson's posture.
Skallagrimsson tries to free his leg and advance position but Lo is retaining full guard. #T2#
Lo looking for a sweep. Not yet Lo, not yet.
Skallagrimsson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Skallagrimsson wants to pass the guard but Lo is keeping the position.
Lo is adopting a defensive guard.#T3#
Skallagrimsson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Skallagrimsson is still trying to improve position.
Skallagrimsson stays in close to Lo's body and controls the position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Skallagrimsson working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Skallagrimsson wants to control from the top but Lo keeps moving.
Skallagrimsson won't allow Lo to sweep him here. #T4#
Skallagrimsson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lo is controlling Skallagrimsson's posture.
Lo keeping moving, preventing Skallagrimsson from controlling successfully.
Skallagrimsson is looking to pass into half guard but Lo pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Lo is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lo (2) vs (2) Skallagrimsson
Skallagrimsson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lo (2) vs (4) Skallagrimsson
Skallagrimsson stays in close to Lo's body and controls the position. #T5#
Lo controlling Skallagrimsson's posture.
Skallagrimsson wants to pass the guard but Lo is keeping the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lo holds on and takes a little breather.
Skallagrimsson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lo swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T6#
Skallagrimsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Lo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Skallagrimsson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Lo haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T7#
Lo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Skallagrimsson controls the pace.
It looks like Skallagrimsson might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Lo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Skallagrimsson pushes down on Lo's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Skallagrimsson sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T8#
Skallagrimsson is looking to advance position but Lo won't allow it.
Skallagrimsson prevents Lo from improving his position.
Skallagrimsson works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Lo (2) vs (7) Skallagrimsson
Lo holds on, trying desperately to control.#T9#
Skallagrimsson content just to control the position here.
Skallagrimsson trying to control but Lo is having none of it. #T10#
Lo wants to hold on but Skallagrimsson pushes him away.
Skallagrimsson wants to control the pace but Lo is squirming around nicely.
Skallagrimsson is stalling here but it's allowed Lo to get half guard.
Skallagrimsson controlling the pace.
Lo is trying to get back to full guard.#T11#
Skallagrimsson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Lo trying to control here.
Lo manages to get to full guard.
Skallagrimsson tries to free his leg and advance position but Lo is retaining full guard. #T12#
Lo controlling Skallagrimsson's posture.
Lo being controlled here, momentarily.
Skallagrimsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Lo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Skallagrimsson trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Lo manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lo (4) vs (7) Skallagrimsson#T13#
Skallagrimsson looking to control.
Skallagrimsson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Skallagrimsson wants to hit a sweep here but Lo passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Skallagrimsson there! Score +3 for passing guard: Lo (7) vs (7) Skallagrimsson
Skallagrimsson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T14#
Skallagrimsson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points and both fighters attempted the same number of subs, we will decide the bout based on the toss of a coin! Lo is heads and Skallagrimsson is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... heads!
Lo takes the fight on points by 8 to 7. |
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Event:
CWC 319 - El Toto vs Petersen
Date: Aug 28, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 19 losses; Rich Silva Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Eyvind Skallagrimsson!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Silva Jr fails with a takedown attempt.
Silva Jr shoots in looking for a takedown. Skallagrimsson tries to sprawl out of it but Silva Jr keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Skallagrimsson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've been hearing reports that Silva Jr has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Rich Silva Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva Jr closes the distance and clinches up with Skallagrimsson, looking for a takedown. Silva Jr pushes Skallagrimsson against the cage but Skallagrimsson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rich Silva Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva Jr fails with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Silva Jr changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Skallagrimsson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Silva Jr (4) vs (0) Skallagrimsson
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skallagrimsson tries to bench press Silva Jr off him but Silva Jr keeps the position.
Skallagrimsson is holding Silva Jr down, trying to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Skallagrimsson tries to improve position but can't. #T1#
Skallagrimsson can't do much from the bottom here.
Skallagrimsson tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Silva Jr thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Silva Jr tries for a kimura but Skallagrimsson is defending well.
Skallagrimsson 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.
Skallagrimsson tries to improve position but can't.
Silva Jr working away.#T2#
Skallagrimsson tries to bench press Silva Jr off him but Silva Jr keeps the position.
Silva Jr trying to control the action but Skallagrimsson is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Silva Jr working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Skallagrimsson is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Silva Jr is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Skallagrimsson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T3##SUB#
Silva Jr working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Skallagrimsson is looking for a sweep.
Silva Jr controlling from side mount. #SUB#
Silva Jr is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Skallagrimsson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Skallagrimsson is not content to let Silva Jr control the position. #T4#
Skallagrimsson can't do much from the bottom here.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Silva Jr seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Skallagrimsson for as long as he can get away with.
Silva Jr trying to control the position but Skallagrimsson is working away.
Skallagrimsson can't do much from the bottom here.
Skallagrimsson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Silva Jr wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T5#
Silva Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Skallagrimsson keeps working.
Skallagrimsson is trying to get back to half guard.
Silva Jr wants to control but Skallagrimsson is keeping him busy.
Skallagrimsson tries to bench press Silva Jr off him but Silva Jr keeps the position.
Silva Jr controlling the position from side mount. #SUB#
Silva Jr tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Silva Jr has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Skallagrimsson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Silva Jr wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T6#
Silva Jr wants to control but Skallagrimsson is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Silva Jr is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Skallagrimsson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Silva Jr controls the position from side control.#T7#
Skallagrimsson tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Silva Jr presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Silva Jr (6) vs (0) Skallagrimsson
Skallagrimsson tries to hold on but Silva Jr postures up.
Silva Jr trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Silva Jr tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB#
Silva Jr looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Silva Jr controlling from mount. #T8#
Silva Jr trying to control but Skallagrimsson is having none of it.
Skallagrimsson gets back to half guard.
Skallagrimsson tries to get to full guard but Silva Jr has control of the leg.
Skallagrimsson moves into full guard.
Silva Jr passes Skallagrimsson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Skallagrimsson trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Silva Jr (9) vs (0) Skallagrimsson
Skallagrimsson is looking to improve his position but Silva Jr isn't that keen on the idea.#T9#
Silva Jr tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Skallagrimsson wants to hold on but Silva Jr pushes him away.
Skallagrimsson is squirming around, avoiding Silva Jr's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Silva Jr is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Skallagrimsson to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Skallagrimsson shrugs it off.
Skallagrimsson tries to reverse the position but Silva Jr maintains control.
Skallagrimsson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Skallagrimsson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T10#
Silva Jr takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Skallagrimsson is squirming around, avoiding Silva Jr's attempts to control the action.
Silva Jr controlling from the full mount.
Silva Jr trying to control but Skallagrimsson is having none of it.
Skallagrimsson is trying desperately to improve position.#T11#
Skallagrimsson keeps trying to improve his position.
Silva Jr tries to control but Skallagrimsson wriggling away. #SUB#
Silva Jr looking for a guillotine from mount but Skallagrimsson is having none of it.
Silva Jr can't control as he wanted to and Skallagrimsson manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Silva Jr content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T12#
Skallagrimsson wants to improve his position but Silva Jr is controlling well.
Skallagrimsson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Skallagrimsson.
Silva Jr is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Skallagrimsson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Silva Jr is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Skallagrimsson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T13##SUB#
Silva Jr thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Skallagrimsson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Silva Jr manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva Jr (9) vs (2) Skallagrimsson#SUB#
Silva Jr throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Skallagrimsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T14#
Skallagrimsson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Silva Jr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Skallagrimsson passes Silva Jr's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva Jr gets back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Silva Jr takes the fight on points by 9 to 2.
An out of breath Rich Silva Jr thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
CWC 318 - Saldini vs Burnham
Date: Aug 21, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 4 losses; Boris Balkan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Eyvind Skallagrimsson!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Balkan forces Skallagrimsson back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Balkan jumps guard and drags Skallagrimsson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Skallagrimsson passes Balkan's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Balkan moves into full guard.
Skallagrimsson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Balkan holds on and takes a little breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balkan is trying to control the position but Skallagrimsson postures up. #T1#
Skallagrimsson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Balkan is adopting a defensive guard.
Skallagrimsson tries to free his leg and advance position but Balkan is retaining full guard.
Balkan keeping moving, preventing Skallagrimsson from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Skallagrimsson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Balkan seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Skallagrimsson trying to control but Balkan is working from the bottom.
Balkan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Skallagrimsson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Balkan trying to control the position here. #T3#
Skallagrimsson stays in close to Balkan's body and controls the position.
Skallagrimsson wants to pass the guard but Balkan is keeping the position.
Balkan keeping moving, preventing Skallagrimsson from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Skallagrimsson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Balkan's guard. #T4#
Skallagrimsson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Balkan is trying to maintain the position but Skallagrimsson is very close to passing his half guard.
Balkan has his hands clasped together around Skallagrimsson's back. He's all about the action.
Balkan is looking to control Skallagrimsson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Balkan avoid being mounted?
Skallagrimsson controlling the pace. #T5#
Skallagrimsson prevents Balkan from improving his position.
Balkan trying to control but Skallagrimsson postures up.
Skallagrimsson controlling the action here.#T6#
Skallagrimsson tries to pass to full mount but Balkan defends it.
Balkan wants to improve his position but Skallagrimsson is controlling well.
Skallagrimsson moves into full mount! Balkan won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Balkan (0) vs (3) Skallagrimsson
Skallagrimsson prevents Balkan from getting the reversal.#T7#
Balkan is working hard here to advance position.
Skallagrimsson controlling the position easily from mount.
Balkan tries to hold on but Skallagrimsson pushes him away.
Skallagrimsson wants to take his opponent's back but Balkan doesn't allow it.
Balkan tries to reverse the position but Skallagrimsson maintains control.#T8#
Skallagrimsson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Balkan regains half guard.
Balkan tries to roll over but Skallagrimsson keeps him under control.
Skallagrimsson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T9#
Skallagrimsson trying to mount his opponent but Balkan defends it.
Balkan gets back to full guard.
Balkan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Balkan is trying to keep Skallagrimsson in close.
Skallagrimsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Balkan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T10##SUB#
Balkan is looking for a triangle but Skallagrimsson pushes his legs off easily.
Balkan keeping full guard, as Skallagrimsson tries to pass.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Skallagrimsson working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Balkan controls Skallagrimsson momentarily but Skallagrimsson frees himself. #T11#
Skallagrimsson wants to control from the top but Balkan keeps moving.
Skallagrimsson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Balkan is keeping the position for now.
Balkan trying to control the position here.
Skallagrimsson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T12#
Skallagrimsson trying to control but Balkan is working from the bottom.
Balkan trying to control the position here.
Well,Balkan is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Balkan trying to control the position.
Skallagrimsson tries to free his leg and advance position but Balkan is retaining full guard. #T13#
Skallagrimsson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Balkan pulls Skallagrimsson in to control the position. #SUB#
Balkan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Skallagrimsson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Balkan working a defensive guard here.
#T14#
Skallagrimsson is pushing down on Balkan's leg trying to pass to half guard. Balkan is fighting to maintain full guard but Skallagrimsson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Skallagrimsson stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Balkan is looking to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Skallagrimsson wins on points by 3 to 0.
Eyvind Skallagrimsson thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
TWGC 37 (265+lbs, D1): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Aug 19, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Richard Anderson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Eyvind Skallagrimsson!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Wagner Zegers and Aafke Stam.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Skallagrimsson fails with a takedown attempt. #CL2#
Skallagrimsson closes the distance and clinches.
Skallagrimsson jumps guard but Anderson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Skallagrimsson tries to pull guard but Anderson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Richard Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eyvind Skallagrimsson.
Skallagrimsson jumps guard but Anderson stands there with Skallagrimsson around his waist. Skallagrimsson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skallagrimsson jumps guard but Anderson stands there with Skallagrimsson around his waist. Skallagrimsson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Skallagrimsson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Anderson smiles and moves away.
#CL#
Anderson clinches. #T1##TD2#
Skallagrimsson drags the fight down to the ground.
Skallagrimsson working a defensive guard but Anderson passes into half guard.
Skallagrimsson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Skallagrimsson wants to sweep here but Anderson controlling him for the moment.
Anderson advances to half guard.
Skallagrimsson is looking for a sweep. Anderson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Anderson (3) vs (0) Skallagrimsson
Skallagrimsson is squirming around, avoiding Anderson's attempts to control the action.
Anderson controlling from mount. #T2#
Skallagrimsson is working to get back to half guard.
Skallagrimsson is still trying to improve position.
Skallagrimsson is squirming around, avoiding Anderson's attempts to control the action.
Anderson takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Anderson (6) vs (0) Skallagrimsson
Anderson seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Skallagrimsson defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB#
Anderson is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Skallagrimsson has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Skallagrimsson is really stuck here.
#SUB#
Skallagrimsson fending off the submission attempt from Anderson. #T3#
Anderson struggling to keep hold of the position.
Anderson just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
I really don't envy Skallagrimsson right now.
#SUB#
Anderson working for a choke but Skallagrimsson is defending well.
Anderson is trying to stick to Skallagrimsson's back but Skallagrimsson is turning into Anderson. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Anderson's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Skallagrimsson. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anderson (6) vs (2) Skallagrimsson
Skallagrimsson tries to free his leg and advance position but Anderson is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Skallagrimsson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Anderson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Skallagrimsson has Anderson in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anderson (8) vs (2) Skallagrimsson
Skallagrimsson keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully. #T4#
Anderson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Skallagrimsson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Skallagrimsson keeps moving.
Anderson postures up.
Anderson trying to control but Skallagrimsson is working from the bottom.
Skallagrimsson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Anderson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Skallagrimsson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Anderson defends well.#T5#
Anderson preventing the sweep.
Anderson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Skallagrimsson swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Skallagrimsson isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Anderson stacks Skallagrimsson on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Anderson! Score +3 for passing guard: Anderson (11) vs (2) Skallagrimsson
Skallagrimsson can't do much from the bottom here.
Anderson controls the position from side control.
Skallagrimsson regains half guard.#SUB2#
Skallagrimsson actively working from the bottom here.#T6#
Still in half guard, Anderson seems content to control.#SUB#
Anderson is trying to work for a kimura but Skallagrimsson is defending well.
Anderson passes into side control, despite Skallagrimsson's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Anderson (14) vs (2) Skallagrimsson
Skallagrimsson tries to buck Anderson off but Anderson is having none of it.
Anderson gets to mount! Skallagrimsson was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Anderson (16) vs (2) Skallagrimsson
Anderson trying to control but Skallagrimsson is having none of it. #T7#
Skallagrimsson tries to reverse the position but Anderson maintains control.
Anderson wants to control the pace but Skallagrimsson is squirming around nicely.
Anderson is really struggling to control Skallagrimsson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Anderson pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Skallagrimsson manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T8#
Skallagrimsson has a hand on Anderson's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Anderson takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Anderson (19) vs (2) Skallagrimsson
Skallagrimsson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB#
Anderson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Skallagrimsson defends it well.
Skallagrimsson tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Anderson has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Anderson (22) vs (2) Skallagrimsson
Skallagrimsson tries to hold on but Anderson postures up.
Anderson fails to take his opponent's back. #T9#
Skallagrimsson wants to control but Anderson is having none of it.
Skallagrimsson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Skallagrimsson tries to hold on but Anderson pushes him away.
Skallagrimsson is trying to escape the mount.
Anderson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Skallagrimsson is looking to escape.
Skallagrimsson is trying desperately to improve position.#T10#
Skallagrimsson is squirming around, avoiding Anderson's attempts to control the action.
Skallagrimsson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Skallagrimsson can't escape the position.
Anderson seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Skallagrimsson is holding on tight.
Anderson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Skallagrimsson is looking to escape.
Skallagrimsson tries to reverse the position but Anderson maintains control.#SUB#
Anderson is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Skallagrimsson to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Skallagrimsson shrugs it off.
Anderson looking to control but Skallagrimsson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T11#
Anderson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Skallagrimsson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Skallagrimsson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Skallagrimsson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Anderson tries to pass to full mount but Skallagrimsson defends it.
Anderson controlling the pace.
Skallagrimsson tries to roll over but Anderson keeps him under control.#T12##SUB2#
Skallagrimsson looking for submissions off his back.
Anderson wants to free his trapped foot but Skallagrimsson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Anderson wants to control but Skallagrimsson is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Anderson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Skallagrimsson actively working from the bottom here.
Skallagrimsson trying to control here.
Anderson is trying to control. Skallagrimsson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T13#
Skallagrimsson moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Skallagrimsson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Anderson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Anderson pushing down on Skallagrimsson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Anderson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Skallagrimsson looking for submissions off his back.
Skallagrimsson moves into full guard.
#T14#
Skallagrimsson controls Anderson momentarily but Anderson frees himself.
Skallagrimsson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Skallagrimsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Skallagrimsson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Anderson is one step ahead there.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Skallagrimsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Anderson takes the fight on points by 22 to 2.
Richard Anderson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CWC 314 - Pancake vs Saldini
Date: Jul 24, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Eyvind Skallagrimsson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 52 wins and 37 losses; Tyrone Sparxx!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Sparxx looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Skallagrimsson is fending him off so far but Sparxx persists. Nope, Skallagrimsson circles away and we're back to standing.
Skallagrimsson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sparxx is trying hard to land a takedown here. Skallagrimsson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sparxx looks for a takedown but Skallagrimsson sprawls well.
Eyvind Skallagrimsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyrone Sparxx.
Sparxx throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Skallagrimsson's waist but Skallagrimsson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sparxx off to one side.
Sparxx fails with a takedown attempt. #CL#
Skallagrimsson takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Skallagrimsson pulls guard effortlessly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Skallagrimsson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sparxx doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sparxx manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sparxx slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Sparxx is pushing down on Skallagrimsson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Skallagrimsson is fighting to maintain full guard but Sparxx has managed to sneak the leg through.
Skallagrimsson wants to improve his position but Sparxx is controlling well.
Sparxx is looking to advance position but Skallagrimsson won't allow it. #SUB2#
Sparxx is working for a submission of some sort.
Skallagrimsson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Skallagrimsson manages to get to full guard.
#T2#
Sparxx stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Skallagrimsson swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Skallagrimsson is looking for a triangle but Sparxx pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Skallagrimsson throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Sparxx escapes and throws Skallagrimsson's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Skallagrimsson (0) vs (3) Sparxx
Sparxx in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Skallagrimsson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sparxx wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T3#
Sparxx controlling the position.
Sparxx advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Skallagrimsson (0) vs (5) Sparxx
Skallagrimsson is desperately trying to improve his position but Sparxx has a good base and remains in mount.
Skallagrimsson is working hard here to advance position.
Sparxx tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Skallagrimsson wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Skallagrimsson (0) vs (8) Sparxx#T4#
Sparxx controlling well, preventing Skallagrimsson from escaping the position.
Sparxx controlling from the back.
Sparxx is hanging on to Skallagrimsson's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB2#
Skallagrimsson defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Sparxx's arms.
Sparxx controlling well, preventing Skallagrimsson from escaping the position.
Sparxx gets his hands free as Skallagrimsson looks to control.
Sparxx keeps control of the position easily here as Skallagrimsson tries to buck him off.
Skallagrimsson wants to escape the position.
#T5#
Skallagrimsson trying to control but not successfully.
Skallagrimsson tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Skallagrimsson tries to lock up and control but Sparxx gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Skallagrimsson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Sparxx is taking a breather. Skallagrimsson 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.
Skallagrimsson wants to control but Sparxx is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sparxx in particular looking to stall.
Sparxx trying to pass the guard but Skallagrimsson defending well. #SUB2#
Sparxx is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Skallagrimsson has managed to free his arm - good work. #T6#
Skallagrimsson tries to get to full guard but Sparxx has control of the leg.
Skallagrimsson tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Sparxx has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Skallagrimsson (0) vs (11) Sparxx
Skallagrimsson tries to lock up and control but Sparxx gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sparxx content just to control the position here.
Sparxx is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Skallagrimsson is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Skallagrimsson (0) vs (14) Sparxx#T7#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Skallagrimsson looking very determined here, making life difficult for Sparxx.
Skallagrimsson can't escape the position.
Skallagrimsson rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Skallagrimsson is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at ZuccoTraining Ground, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB#
Skallagrimsson looking for a kimura from the bottom but Sparxx passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Skallagrimsson (0) vs (17) Sparxx
Sparxx controls the position.#T8#
Sparxx wants to lay and pray for a moment but Skallagrimsson keeps working.
Sparxx moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Sparxx advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Skallagrimsson (0) vs (19) Sparxx
Skallagrimsson is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T9#
Sparxx controlling from the full mount.
Skallagrimsson is desperately trying to improve his position but Sparxx has a good base and remains in mount.
Sparxx tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sparxx prevents Skallagrimsson from getting the reversal.#T10#
Sparxx looking to control and managing it successfully.
Skallagrimsson tries to reverse the position but Sparxx maintains control.
Sparxx controlling the position easily from mount.
Sparxx fails to move to back control.
Skallagrimsson is working to get back to half guard.
#T11#
Skallagrimsson looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Skallagrimsson (0) vs (22) Sparxx
Sparxx tries to keep control of the position but Skallagrimsson is staying busy.
Skallagrimsson wants to escape the position.
Skallagrimsson just trying to survive but Sparxx is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Skallagrimsson manages to reverse the position and now he's in Sparxx's guard. Nice work there by Skallagrimsson.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Skallagrimsson (2) vs (22) Sparxx
Sparxx controls Skallagrimsson momentarily but Skallagrimsson frees himself.
Skallagrimsson passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Skallagrimsson (5) vs (22) Sparxx#SUB#
Skallagrimsson swings around for an armbar but Sparxx sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Skallagrimsson's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Skallagrimsson (5) vs (24) Sparxx#T12#
Sparxx engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Sparxx slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Skallagrimsson (5) vs (27) Sparxx
Sparxx happy to just control the position for now.
Skallagrimsson tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Sparxx is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Skallagrimsson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Skallagrimsson is trying to control Sparxx's posture but Sparxx avoids it. #T13#
Sparxx happy to just control the position for now.
Skallagrimsson wants to control but Sparxx postures up.
Skallagrimsson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sparxx working away.#T14#
Sparxx moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Skallagrimsson is looking to regain half guard here but Sparxx keeps moving and retains side control.
Sparxx is looking to take a break and control but Skallagrimsson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Skallagrimsson tries to bench press Sparxx off him but Sparxx keeps the position.
Skallagrimsson is trying to control Sparxx's posture but Sparxx avoids it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sparxx is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Skallagrimsson is not content to let Sparxx control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sparxx wins on points by 27 to 5.
Tyrone Sparxx decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
CWC 313 - Prelims
Date: Jul 17, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 27 losses; Torkel Bystrom! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Eyvind Skallagrimsson!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Luis Engracia and Seu Braga.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Bystrom drives through and clinches with Skallagrimsson against the cage.
#TD#
Bystrom decides to pull guard.
Skallagrimsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Bystrom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bystrom 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.#SUB#
Skallagrimsson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bystrom has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Skallagrimsson has managed to get both his arms back between Bystrom's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Bystrom working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Skallagrimsson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Skallagrimsson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Bystrom is looking for a triangle but Skallagrimsson pushes his legs off easily.
Skallagrimsson looking to pass the guard.
Skallagrimsson trying to control but Bystrom is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Skallagrimsson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bystrom has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Skallagrimsson has managed to get both his arms back between Bystrom's legs - danger averted.
Skallagrimsson wants to control from the top but Bystrom keeps moving. #SUB#
Bystrom looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T1##SUB#
Bystrom looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Skallagrimsson tries to free his leg and advance position but Bystrom is retaining full guard.
Skallagrimsson trying to control but Bystrom is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Bystrom is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Skallagrimsson wants to pass the guard but Bystrom is keeping the position.
Skallagrimsson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Bystrom looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Skallagrimsson passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Bystrom (0) vs (3) Skallagrimsson
Skallagrimsson tries to advance position but instead Bystrom slips a leg back in to half guard. #T2#
Skallagrimsson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Bystrom looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Skallagrimsson is trying to work for a kimura but Bystrom is defending well.
#SUB#
Bystrom looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Bystrom actively working from the bottom here.
Skallagrimsson trying to control from half guard but Bystrom is working away. #SUB2#
Skallagrimsson wants to work for an arm triangle but Bystrom is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T3#
Bystrom wants to improve his position but Skallagrimsson is controlling well.
Skallagrimsson wants to pass to mount but Bystrom is defending the position. #SUB#
Bystrom looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Bystrom actively working from the bottom here.
Bystrom trying to control but Skallagrimsson postures up.
Skallagrimsson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Bystrom (0) vs (6) Skallagrimsson
Skallagrimsson wants to take his opponent's back but Bystrom doesn't allow it. #T4#
Skallagrimsson prevents Bystrom from getting the reversal.
Bystrom tries to lock up and control but Skallagrimsson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bystrom sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Skallagrimsson is looking for a kimura but Bystrom is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Skallagrimsson to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Skallagrimsson seems to be working for a kimura but Bystrom defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Bystrom looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Bystrom looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bystrom is controlling Skallagrimsson's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T5##SUB2#
Skallagrimsson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Skallagrimsson is looking for a kimura but Bystrom is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Skallagrimsson to get the leverage.
Skallagrimsson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Bystrom (0) vs (9) Skallagrimsson
Bystrom can't escape the position.
Bystrom is squirming around, avoiding Skallagrimsson's attempts to control the action.
Skallagrimsson tries to take Bystrom's back but instead Bystrom uses the opportunity to regain half guard. #SUB#
Bystrom is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Skallagrimsson pulls his head out easily. #T6##SUB2#
Skallagrimsson has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Bystrom defend it? Skallagrimsson steps over the head and cranks it - Bystrom is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Skallagrimsson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Eyvind Skallagrimsson!
A relieved looking Eyvind Skallagrimsson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Torkel Bystrom had this to say: 'Well back to the gym.'. |
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Event:
CWC 312 - Lee vs Huhrera
Date: Jul 10, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Eyvind Skallagrimsson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 41 wins and 26 losses; Harry Hirsch!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Edson Gomes and Paulo Santos.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Hirsch manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Skallagrimsson on his heels. He'll look to pass Skallagrimsson's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Skallagrimsson (0) vs (2) Hirsch
Skallagrimsson managing to control the position.
Hirsch wants to pass the guard but Skallagrimsson is keeping the position.
Hirsch is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hirsch passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Skallagrimsson (0) vs (5) Hirsch
Skallagrimsson wants to control but Hirsch postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hirsch in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Hirsch advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Skallagrimsson (0) vs (7) Hirsch#T1#
Hirsch moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Skallagrimsson (0) vs (10) Hirsch
Hirsch controlling from the back.
Skallagrimsson tries to break free.
Hirsch just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Hirsch controlling well, preventing Skallagrimsson from escaping the position.
Hirsch is not going to allow Skallagrimsson to sit and survive in this position.
Skallagrimsson can't escape the position.
Skallagrimsson is working hard here to advance position.
Hirsch keeps control of the position easily here as Skallagrimsson tries to buck him off.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
I really don't envy Skallagrimsson right now.
Hirsch just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Hirsch is hanging on to Skallagrimsson's back as he tries to escape.
Hirsch slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Skallagrimsson trying to control the hands but Hirsch won't let him.
Hirsch is trying to stick to Skallagrimsson's back but Skallagrimsson is turning into Hirsch. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Hirsch's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Skallagrimsson. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Skallagrimsson (2) vs (10) Hirsch#T3#
Hirsch manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Skallagrimsson manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Skallagrimsson (2) vs (12) Hirsch#SUB#
Skallagrimsson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hirsch 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.
Hirsch stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Skallagrimsson swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Skallagrimsson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hirsch can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Skallagrimsson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hirsch's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T4#
Hirsch passes Skallagrimsson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Skallagrimsson tries to get to full guard but Hirsch has control of the leg.
Hirsch is taking a breather. Skallagrimsson 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.
Skallagrimsson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Skallagrimsson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hirsch pulls his head out easily.
Hirsch not doing much here.
#T5#
Skallagrimsson is looking for a sweep. Hirsch is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hirsch tries to pass to full mount but Skallagrimsson defends it. #SUB#
Skallagrimsson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Well, if Hirsch is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Hirsch prevents Skallagrimsson from improving his position.
Hirsch moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Skallagrimsson (2) vs (15) Hirsch#T6#
Skallagrimsson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hirsch's best efforts.
Skallagrimsson is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at ZuccoTraining Ground, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Skallagrimsson trying to hold on to Hirsch's head to control him but Hirsch postures up.
Hirsch not doing much here.
#SUB#
Skallagrimsson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Skallagrimsson is looking to get back to full guard here but Hirsch has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Skallagrimsson (2) vs (18) Hirsch#T7#
Skallagrimsson tries to buck Hirsch off but Hirsch is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Skallagrimsson's face as Hirsch controls the position.
Skallagrimsson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Skallagrimsson tries to control but Hirsch manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Skallagrimsson (2) vs (21) Hirsch
Skallagrimsson is trying to break free.
Hirsch is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T8#
Hirsch's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Hirsch keeps control of the position as Skallagrimsson tries to break free.
Hirsch is riding his opponent, not letting Skallagrimsson buck him off.
Skallagrimsson trying to control but not successfully. #T9#
Hirsch just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Hirsch controlling well, preventing Skallagrimsson from escaping the position.
Well, with Hirsch on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Skallagrimsson is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Hirsch just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Hirsch is hanging on to Skallagrimsson's back as he tries to escape.
Skallagrimsson wants to control his opponent's hands but Hirsch gets his hands free.
Hirsch controls the position.
Skallagrimsson rolls, trying to escape but Hirsch keeps control of the position.
#T10#
I would not like to be Skallagrimsson right now.
Skallagrimsson is trying to break free.
Hirsch controlling the position well here. Skallagrimsson rolled but Hirsch kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Skallagrimsson is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Skallagrimsson wants to control his opponent's hands but Hirsch gets his hands free.
Skallagrimsson is trying to break free.
#T11#
Hirsch gets his hands free as Skallagrimsson looks to control.
Skallagrimsson tries to escape the position.
Skallagrimsson is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Skallagrimsson tries to break free.
#T12#
Skallagrimsson is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Hirsch.
Let's hope that Hirsch has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Skallagrimsson just trying to survive but Hirsch is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Hirsch controlling the positon.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Hirsch.#T13#
Skallagrimsson wants to control his opponent's hands but Hirsch gets his hands free.
What can Skallagrimsson do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Hirsch is not going to allow Skallagrimsson to sit and survive in this position.
Skallagrimsson tries to escape but Hirsch has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
What can Skallagrimsson do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Skallagrimsson is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Skallagrimsson is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Skallagrimsson is trying to break free.
#T14#
Hirsch avoiding Skallagrimsson 's attempts to control his hands.
Skallagrimsson wants to escape the position.
Skallagrimsson wants to control his opponent's hands but Hirsch gets his hands free.
Skallagrimsson is in bad spot here.
Hirsch really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Skallagrimsson.
Skallagrimsson tries to escape but Hirsch has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
It looks like Hirsch might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hirsch wins on points by 21 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Harry Hirsch thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CWC 310 - Prelims
Date: Jun 26, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 9 losses; Anthony Lavicci! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Eyvind Skallagrimsson!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Matheus Silva and Thiago Cunha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Skallagrimsson moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Skallagrimsson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Lavicci wants to pass the guard but Skallagrimsson is keeping the position.
Lavicci passes Skallagrimsson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lavicci is looking to take a break and control but Skallagrimsson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lavicci is looking to advance position but Skallagrimsson won't allow it. #SUB2#
Skallagrimsson actively working from the bottom here.
Lavicci is pressing down on Skallagrimsson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Skallagrimsson is holding on for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skallagrimsson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lavicci is working away from the top position though.
Lavicci looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T1#
Skallagrimsson tries to get to full guard but Lavicci has control of the leg.
Lavicci looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Skallagrimsson wants to control but Lavicci is keeping busy.
Skallagrimsson 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.#SUB2#
Skallagrimsson looking for submissions off his back.
Skallagrimsson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Skallagrimsson.#T2##SUB2#
Skallagrimsson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lavicci not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lavicci preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Skallagrimsson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lavicci controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Skallagrimsson isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Lavicci stacks Skallagrimsson on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Lavicci! Score +3 for passing guard: Lavicci (3) vs (0) Skallagrimsson
Lavicci is looking to take a break and control but Skallagrimsson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Skallagrimsson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lavicci happy to just control the position for now.
Skallagrimsson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Lavicci off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lavicci (3) vs (4) Skallagrimsson#T4#
Skallagrimsson trying to control momentarily.
Skallagrimsson has the hooks in. Lavicci is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
Lavicci defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Skallagrimsson's arms.
Lavicci is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at JAG Battle Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Lavicci rolls, trying to escape but Skallagrimsson keeps control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lavicci rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Lavicci has his hands clasped together around Skallagrimsson's back. He's all about the action.#SUB2#
Skallagrimsson maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Lavicci could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Skallagrimsson has cracked it and Lavicci is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Skallagrimsson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Eyvind Skallagrimsson!
During a confident post fight interview, Eyvind Skallagrimsson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 109
Date: Jun 12, 2022 |
#R1#
Kurschmann ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Skallagrimsson moves away.
It looked like Skallagrimsson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kurschmann scores with a jab to the head.
Skallagrimsson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kurschmann connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Skallagrimsson scrambles back to his feet.
Kurschmann throws an overhand right that lands on Skallagrimsson's shoulder, as Skallagrimsson tries to avoid the shot.
Kurschmann throws an off balance right hand
and Skallagrimsson counters with a straight right hand.
Skallagrimsson slips a jab and a cross from Kurschmann.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurschmann misses with a looping left.
Kurschmann swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Skallagrimsson lands with a hook. Kurschmann tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A combination from Kurschmann does no damage.
Kurschmann ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Skallagrimsson moves away.
Skallagrimsson tried to counter with a leg kick but Kurschmann avoided it.
Kurschmann throws the left hand but Skallagrimsson avoids the punch easily.
Skallagrimsson moves away from the strike by Kurschmann.
Kurschmann swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Kurschmann swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kurschmann scores with a hook.#CUT2#It looks like Eyvind Skallagrimsson has been cut.#T2#
Kurschmann drops Skallagrimsson with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Skallagrimsson! Kurschmann dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Kurschmann! |
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Event:
ENIGMA 92
Date: Apr 10, 2022 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Bonaparte fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Skallagrimsson manages to avoid it.
Skallagrimsson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Skallagrimsson fails with the takedown
and Bonaparte cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Eyvind Skallagrimsson has been cut.
Skallagrimsson dives in and grabs Bonaparte's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bonaparte pushes down on Skallagrimsson's head and hops out.
Bonaparte lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Skallagrimsson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Bonaparte stops Skallagrimsson from passing to mount. #SUB#
Skallagrimsson goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Bonaparte rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Skallagrimsson's guard! Nice work there by Bonaparte! #T1#
Skallagrimsson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Skallagrimsson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bonaparte is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Skallagrimsson looking for a guillotine here but Bonaparte defends easily.
Bonaparte really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Skallagrimsson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bonaparte tries to stand but Skallagrimsson is controlling from the bottom.
Skallagrimsson trying to keep a closed guard but Bonaparte is proving a slippery customer.
Bonaparte is looking to stand up but Skallagrimsson won't let him. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Skallagrimsson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bonaparte gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Skallagrimsson is looking for a triangle but Bonaparte pushes his legs off easily.
Skallagrimsson wants to control the position but Bonaparte says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bonaparte tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Skallagrimsson wants to improve his position but Bonaparte is controlling well.
Bonaparte tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Skallagrimsson.
Skallagrimsson tries to get to full guard but Bonaparte has control of the leg. #T3#
Skallagrimsson is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Skallagrimsson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bonaparte pulls his head out easily.
Skallagrimsson wants to control but Bonaparte is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Skallagrimsson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Skallagrimsson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bonaparte is thwarting Skallagrimsson's attempts to control the position.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bonaparte wants to stand but Skallagrimsson has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Maximilian Bonaparte is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Skallagrimsson with a poor takedown
and Bonaparte counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eyvind Skallagrimsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bonaparte jabs Skallagrimsson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bonaparte scores with a jab to the head.
No luck for Skallagrimsson with that takedown attempt.
Bonaparte now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maximilian Bonaparte dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eyvind Skallagrimsson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Skallagrimsson shoots in and drives through. Bonaparte sprawls well.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Bonaparte scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Skallagrimsson doesn't seem bothered though.
Skallagrimsson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bonaparte under the eye.
Skallagrimsson has his takedown stuffed
letting Bonaparte counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Skallagrimsson has managed to clinch.
Bonaparte has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bonaparte is trying to break free.
Skallagrimsson prevents Bonaparte from breaking the clinch.#T1#
Bonaparte works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Skallagrimsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bonaparte wants to stall.
#BC2#
Bonaparte pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bonaparte throws a body punch but Skallagrimsson moves out of range.
Bonaparte thuds a left hand into Skallagrimsson's body.
Bonaparte fakes the leg kick and cracks Skallagrimsson in the body.
Bonaparte moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bonaparte ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Skallagrimsson moves away.
Skallagrimsson tries to counter with a takedown but Bonaparte is quick to defend against it.#T2#
Bonaparte goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Skallagrimsson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bonaparte tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Skallagrimsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Bonaparte.
Nice takedown defense from Bonaparte. No joy for Skallagrimsson on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eyvind Skallagrimsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Skallagrimsson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bonaparte sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Skallagrimsson somewhat.#T3#
Bonaparte takes a swing at Skallagrimsson's ribcage but misses.
A solid body kick from Bonaparte.
Bonaparte connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Skallagrimsson's hands.#KD2#
Bonaparte cracks Skallagrimsson with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Bonaparte has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Skallagrimsson to stand back up!#ROC2#Skallagrimsson is rocked!
Bonaparte jabs at Skallagrimsson's body.
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!
Bonaparte throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Skallagrimsson attempts a counter takedown but Bonaparte avoids it well and moves away.
Bonaparte misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Bonaparte fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bonaparte is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Skallagrimsson rather than just go for the knockout.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Skallagrimsson slips a jab from Bonaparte.
Bonaparte throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Skallagrimsson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
The crowd cheers as Bonaparte lands an impressive looking overhand right. Skallagrimsson doesn't seem phased though.
Bonaparte stuffs the takedown attempt from Skallagrimsson. Skallagrimsson gets slowly back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maximilian Bonaparte showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Eyvind Skallagrimsson's cut.
That's time! Skallagrimsson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Bonaparte throws a jab when Skallagrimsson was well out of range.
Skallagrimsson tries to counter with a takedown but Bonaparte is quick to defend against it.
Skallagrimsson misses the jab.
A nice side step and Bonaparte releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Skallagrimsson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bonaparte dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bonaparte jabs at Skallagrimsson's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Bonaparte throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Skallagrimsson attempts a counter takedown but Bonaparte avoids it well and moves away.
Bonaparte has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bonaparte keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Skallagrimsson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bonaparte scores with a jab.
Bonaparte throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#TD#
Skallagrimsson dives in and scores a takedown into Bonaparte's guard.#T2##SUB#
Skallagrimsson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Bonaparte dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Bonaparte wants to get up but he can't break Skallagrimsson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB#
Skallagrimsson is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Bonaparte frees his head nicely. Oh but Skallagrimsson has switched to an armbar! Bonaparte is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Eyvind Skallagrimsson!
After winning the bout, Eyvind Skallagrimsson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Glory Days
Date: Jan 29, 2022 |
#R1#
Skallagrimsson slips a straight right by Kable.
Demo Kable seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kable throws a jab but it's blocked by Skallagrimsson.
Skallagrimsson feinted with a counter takedown.
Kable throws a lazy right hand but Skallagrimsson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Skallagrimsson feinted with a counter takedown.
Kable looks to land a combination but Skallagrimsson avoids it well.
Skallagrimsson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've been hearing reports that Skallagrimsson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Kable misses with a shot to the body
and Skallagrimsson counters with a head kick. That will keep Kable thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Skallagrimsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kable.
Skallagrimsson feinted with a counter takedown.
Kable looks to throw the jab but Skallagrimsson is out of range.
Skallagrimsson feinted with a counter takedown.
Kable throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kable.#CUT2#It looks like Eyvind Skallagrimsson has been cut.
Kable lands a nice hook to Skallagrimsson's body. Skallagrimsson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Skallagrimsson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T1#
Kable lands a jab to the nose.
Kable misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Skallagrimsson.
Skallagrimsson tries to counter with a takedown but Kable is quick to defend against it.
Kable throws a looping overhand right but Skallagrimsson ducks down to avoid it.
Skallagrimsson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Skallagrimsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Skallagrimsson ducks under a wild hook from Kable.
Skallagrimsson attempts a counter takedown but Kable avoids it well and moves away.
Kable swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kable throws a combination that misses
and Kable takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kable misses with a wild combination.
Skallagrimsson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kable throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
and Skallagrimsson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kable won't be happy with that. #SUB#
Skallagrimsson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kable has escaped the position, nice work there. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Skallagrimsson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kable knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
You can see the frustration on Kable's face as Skallagrimsson controls the position.
Kable prevents Skallagrimsson from improving position.
Skallagrimsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kable keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Skallagrimsson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kable is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T3#
Kable is trying to work for a sweep but Skallagrimsson has mounted him!#SUB#
Skallagrimsson jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Kable manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB#
Skallagrimsson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Skallagrimsson tries to move to mount but Kable blocks the move with his legs.
Kable tries to improve position but can't.
Skallagrimsson slows the pace down. #SUB#
Skallagrimsson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T4##SUB#
Skallagrimsson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kable knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Skallagrimsson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kable gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Skallagrimsson pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Skallagrimsson has isolated one of Kable's arms. Kable looking to fight him off but Skallagrimsson twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Eyvind Skallagrimsson!
Eyvind Skallagrimsson is the new heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Eyvind Skallagrimsson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
GFC 23 -
Date: Dec 18, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Wife has Skallagrimsson up against the cage in a clinch.
Skallagrimsson lands an uppercut.
Skallagrimsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wife swings wildly with an uppercut but Skallagrimsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Skallagrimsson gets through Wife's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wife blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wife's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Skallagrimsson working aggressively here.
Skallagrimsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Wife uses good head movement to avoid it.
Skallagrimsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Skallagrimsson has a couple of punches blocked by Wife.
Wife misses with some punches.
#TD#
Skallagrimsson drags the fight down to the ground.
Skallagrimsson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Skallagrimsson pushes a forearm under Wife's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Wife is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Eyvind Skallagrimsson!
A relieved looking Eyvind Skallagrimsson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
GFC 18 - Probert vs. Maestro
Date: Nov 13, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Skallagrimsson.
Skallagrimsson taking a breather here. #SUB#
Skallagrimsson is trying to get an arm triangle but Fisticuffs is defending well.
Skallagrimsson is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Fisticuffs's shoulder. That is not cool.
Skallagrimsson has knee on belly and moves into mount. #SUB#
Skallagrimsson looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Skallagrimsson controlling from the full mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fisticuffs can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1#
Fisticuffs is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
#SUB#
Skallagrimsson is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Fisticuffs to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Fisticuffs shrugs it off.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Skallagrimsson working for a submission but Fisticuffs is keeping him at bay. #SUB#
Skallagrimsson wants to finish this one by submission but Fisticuffs is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Skallagrimsson. #SUB#
Skallagrimsson working for a guillotine from mount but Fisticuffs is in no mood to give up.
Fisticuffs really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Skallagrimsson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Skallagrimsson looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Skallagrimsson has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Fisticuffs is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Eyvind Skallagrimsson!
Our winner, Eyvind Skallagrimsson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
GFC 14 - Bryant vs. Paa
Date: Oct 16, 2021 |
#R1#
Skallagrimsson clobbers Ironfeld with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Skallagrimsson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ironfeld sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Skallagrimsson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ironfeld takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ironfeld ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Skallagrimsson moves away.
A swing and a miss from Skallagrimsson.
Ironfeld bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Skallagrimsson throws a head kick but Ironfeld moves out of range.
Skallagrimsson sizes up Ironfeld with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Some wild striking there from Ironfeld.
Ironfeld takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Skallagrimsson misses with a hook. Ironfeld ducked under it nicely.
Skallagrimsson is looking to chop away at Ironfeld's legs.
Ironfeld throws a hook but Skallagrimsson blocks it.
Skallagrimsson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ironfeld with the counter takedown but Skallagrimsson avoids it easily.
Ironfeld looks to land a right hand but Skallagrimsson moved out of range.
Ironfeld uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Skallagrimsson.
Eyvind Skallagrimsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Skallagrimsson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Skallagrimsson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ironfeld drops his hands momentarily and Skallagrimsson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Skallagrimsson darts in trying to clinch
and Ironfeld counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T1#
Skallagrimsson misses with a straight left.
Ironfeld throws a jab when Skallagrimsson was well out of range.
Ironfeld misses with a hook.
Ironfeld is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Skallagrimsson.
Ironfeld tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Skallagrimsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Ironfeld.
A swing and a miss from Skallagrimsson.
It seemed like Ironfeld was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ironfeld scores with a decent looking hook.#CUT2#It looks like Eyvind Skallagrimsson has been cut.
Ironfeld throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ironfeld throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Skallagrimsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ironfeld.
Ironfeld takes a swing at Skallagrimsson's ribcage but misses.
Ironfeld walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ironfeld ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Skallagrimsson moves away.
Ironfeld looks to throw the jab but Skallagrimsson is out of range.
Ironfeld throws a body shot but no joy.
No joy there for Ironfeld, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ironfeld throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Skallagrimsson.
Skallagrimsson throws a quick inside leg kick. #T2#
Ironfeld throws a series of punches but Skallagrimsson moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Skallagrimsson clinches up against the cage.
Skallagrimsson pushes Ironfeld back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Skallagrimsson lands with a light punch inside.
A nice left hand lands by Skallagrimsson.
Skallagrimsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Skallagrimsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Ironfeld uses good head movement to avoid it.
Skallagrimsson lands a right hand.
Skallagrimsson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Skallagrimsson gets underhooks to prevent Ironfeld's takedown attempt.
Ironfeld stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Skallagrimsson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Skallagrimsson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ironfeld backwards.
Ironfeld is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ironfeld blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Skallagrimsson misses with the head strike.
Skallagrimsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC2#
Ironfeld breaks from the clinch.
#T3#
Ironfeld smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ironfeld works Skallagrimsson's body with a nice hook.
The fighters circling - Skallagrimsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Skallagrimsson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ironfeld takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Skallagrimsson misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Ironfeld counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Skallagrimsson!
Skallagrimsson regains half guard.
Ironfeld sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Skallagrimsson defending well though.
Ironfeld perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Skallagrimsson is staying active underneath Ironfeld, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ironfeld sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Skallagrimsson defending well though.
Ironfeld winds up and cracks Skallagrimsson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ironfeld is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Skallagrimsson trying to control here.
#SUB#
Skallagrimsson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ironfeld pulls his head out easily. #T4#
Ironfeld working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
Skallagrimsson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ironfeld pulls his head out easily.
Skallagrimsson is refusing to be controlled, as Ironfeld sits in half guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB#
Skallagrimsson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ironfeld pulls his head out easily.
Skallagrimsson is trying to control but can't.
Ironfeld drops an elbow to the side of Skallagrimsson's head.
Ironfeld drops an elbow to the side of Skallagrimsson's head. #SUB#
Skallagrimsson looking for submissions off his back.
Ironfeld perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ironfeld is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Eyvind Skallagrimsson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Eyvind Skallagrimsson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Ironfeld misses with a wild combination.
Ironfeld misses with a wild body shot.
Ironfeld cracks Skallagrimsson with a good jab.
Skallagrimsson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ironfeld paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Skallagrimsson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ironfeld just misses with a punch to the body.
Ironfeld looks to score with a jab to the body but Skallagrimsson is just out of range.
Skallagrimsson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CL#
Ironfeld gets tackled into the cage by Skallagrimsson. Skallagrimsson maintains the clinch.
Skallagrimsson lands with a left to the head.
Skallagrimsson has a couple of punches blocked by Ironfeld.
Skallagrimsson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ironfelds head.
Ironfeld wants to stall.
Ironfeld is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ironfeld blocking some punches.
Ironfeld displaying some good clinch control by pressing Skallagrimsson up against the cage.#TD2#
Ironfeld is trying to trip Skallagrimsson. He has hold of a leg but Skallagrimsson is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Ironfeld persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#T1#
Ironfeld lands a couple of digs.
Ironfeld postures up.
#SUB#
Skallagrimsson working for a triangle but Ironfeld defends it easily.
Skallagrimsson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ironfeld is stalling in the full guard.
Ironfeld postures up in Skallagrimsson's guard and throws a big left but Skallagrimsson blocks it.
Skallagrimsson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ironfeld trying to control the position from guard on top but Skallagrimsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ironfeld keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Skallagrimsson's head.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ironfeld stands up over Skallagrimsson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Skallagrimsson throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Ironfeld must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ironfeld is in close to Skallagrimsson's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
Skallagrimsson isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Ironfeld stacks Skallagrimsson on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Ironfeld!
Skallagrimsson taking punishment in the form of punches.
Skallagrimsson takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Skallagrimsson taking a bit of punishment here - Ironfeld scoring with strikes.
Ironfeld scores with punches from side control. #ROC2#Skallagrimsson is rocked!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Skallagrimsson misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Ironfeld wants to lay and pray for a moment but Skallagrimsson keeps working.
Skallagrimsson takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
#T3#
Skallagrimsson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Skallagrimsson gets full guard.
Skallagrimsson has momentary wrist control but Ironfeld slips an elbow through the middle.
Theros Ironfeld has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ironfeld postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Oh Skallagrimsson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ironfeld postures up.
Skallagrimsson seems to have got his legs back now.
Skallagrimsson 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#
Ironfeld trying to hold on to Skallagrimsson's head to control him but Skallagrimsson postures up.
Skallagrimsson works his way into side control.
Skallagrimsson works to advance to full mount. Ironfeld defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Ironfeld can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Skallagrimsson takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
#T4#
Ironfeld trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Ironfeld wants to escape the position.
#SUB#
Skallagrimsson 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, Ironfeld has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB#
Skallagrimsson looking for the choke from the back. #SUB#
Skallagrimsson looking for the RNC.
Ironfeld trying to control the hands but Skallagrimsson breaks the grip.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Ironfeld is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Ironfeld just trying to survive but Skallagrimsson is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Eyvind Skallagrimsson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Eyvind Skallagrimsson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Skallagrimsson misses with an uppercut. Ironfeld saw that one coming.
Skallagrimsson tries to clinch but Ironfeld moves away
and Ironfeld connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Skallagrimsson misses with a low kick.
Skallagrimsson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ironfeld throws out a loose jab but Skallagrimsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Skallagrimsson tries to clinch but Ironfeld moves out of range.
Skallagrimsson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ironfeld manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ironfeld takes a swing at Skallagrimsson's ribcage but misses.
Ironfeld cracks Skallagrimsson with an open hand slap.
Ironfeld digs a good hook to Skallagrimsson's body.
Ironfeld takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ironfeld misses with a body shot.
Skallagrimsson scores with a sloppy right hand. Ironfeld should have avoided that one.
Ironfeld lands a lovely overhand right.
Ironfeld is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ironfeld throws a right and a left that Skallagrimsson avoids nicely.
Ironfeld throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Skallagrimsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ironfeld.
Skallagrimsson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Theros Ironfeld seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Skallagrimsson lands a really nice looking cross but Ironfeld seems unphased.
Skallagrimsson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Skallagrimsson slips a jab from Ironfeld.
Ironfeld checks a leg kick.
Ironfeld takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Skallagrimsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
As Skallagrimsson backs off Ironfeld throws a huge counter combo but Skallagrimsson manages to avoid it all.
Skallagrimsson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ironfeld staying out of range there.
Ironfeld throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ironfeld throws a shot from downtown. Skallagrimsson moves away and avoids it.
Skallagrimsson scores with a head kick.
Skallagrimsson has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Skallagrimsson throws a big shot that misses.
Skallagrimsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ironfeld.
Skallagrimsson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ironfeld.
Ironfeld ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ironfeld closes the distance and lands a one-two.
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!
Skallagrimsson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ironfeld swinging wildly here.
#T2#
Ironfeld looks to score with a jab to the body but Skallagrimsson is just out of range.
Skallagrimsson tests Ironfeld's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ironfeld blocks a jab.
Skallagrimsson lands a jab to the head.
Ironfeld misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Skallagrimsson clinches with his opponent.
Ironfeld blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Skallagrimsson.
Ironfeld blocking some punches.
#TD2#
Ironfeld has hold of one of Skallagrimsson's legs. Skallagrimsson is fighting the takedown attempt but Ironfeld gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Skallagrimsson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ironfeld is working Skallagrimsson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
Skallagrimsson looking for a guillotine here but Ironfeld defends easily.
Ironfeld keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Skallagrimsson's head.#T3#
Ironfeld lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ironfeld postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB#
Skallagrimsson has his foot on Ironfeld's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ironfeld works his way back into a safe position though.
Ironfeld showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Skallagrimsson tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Skallagrimsson looking for a guillotine here but Ironfeld defends easily.
Ironfeld working some strikes from top position.#T4##SUB#
Skallagrimsson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ironfeld working some strikes from top position.
Skallagrimsson is trying to control the position but Ironfeld postures up.
Skallagrimsson throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Ironfeld trying to control but Skallagrimsson is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Ironfeld got a little sloppy there for a moment and Skallagrimsson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ironfeld has managed to get both his arms back between Skallagrimsson's legs - danger averted.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ironfeld looking to pass the guard.
Ironfeld works over Skallagrimsson with some ground and pound from guard.
Ironfeld wants to control from the top but Skallagrimsson keeps moving.
Ironfeld sitting in guard, not really doing much.
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 Eyvind Skallagrimsson.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Skallagrimsson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eyvind Skallagrimsson!
After winning the bout, Eyvind Skallagrimsson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
GFC 9 - Titanfall
Date: Sep 11, 2021 |
#R1#
The crowd cheers as Skallagrimsson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bankenfuere doesn't seem phased though.
Skallagrimsson throws a shot from downtown. Bankenfuere moves away and avoids it.
Bankenfuere throws a right and a left that Skallagrimsson avoids nicely.
Skallagrimsson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bankenfuere's hands.
Bankenfuere throws a nice looking combination but Skallagrimsson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bankenfuere 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.
Bankenfuere throws a series of punches but Skallagrimsson avoids them all with ease.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Skallagrimsson! But no joy.
Bankenfuere works Skallagrimsson's body with a nice hook.
Bankenfuere throws a series of punches but Skallagrimsson avoids them all with ease.
Skallagrimsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bankenfuere.
Bankenfuere has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Skallagrimsson.
Bankenfuere throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bankenfuere tries to move into range but Skallagrimsson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Skallagrimsson throws out a powerful jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Skallagrimsson throws a jab when Bankenfuere was well out of range.
Bankenfuere is looking for a counter combo.
Skallagrimsson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#CUT#It looks like Eyvind Skallagrimsson has been cut.
Skallagrimsson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bankenfuere on the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bankenfuere. Skallagrimsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Skallagrimsson throws a big counter head kick but Bankenfuere avoids it with no problem.
Skallagrimsson on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CL2#
Skallagrimsson instigates a clinch.
Skallagrimsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Skallagrimsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Bankenfuere. #T1#
Skallagrimsson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Skallagrimsson lands with a right to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Berkthar Bankenfuere has been cut.
A head punch on the inside from Skallagrimsson fails to land.
Bankenfuere blocking some punches.
Skallagrimsson lands a right hand.
Bankenfuere swings wildly with an uppercut but Skallagrimsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Skallagrimsson prevents Bankenfuere from breaking the clinch.
Bankenfuere blocks an uppercut.
Bankenfuere working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Skallagrimsson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Skallagrimsson misses with a punch on the inside.
Skallagrimsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Skallagrimsson scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Skallagrimsson.
Skallagrimsson lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Bankenfuere pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Bankenfuere throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bankenfuere looks to land a combination but Skallagrimsson avoids it well.
Bankenfuere fails to land with a series of punches.
Berkthar Bankenfuere is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Skallagrimsson, as that shot connected.
Bankenfuere rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Skallagrimsson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bankenfuere walks into a stiff left hand from Skallagrimsson.
Bankenfuere looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A jab from Skallagrimsson does it's job there.
Skallagrimsson catches Bankenfuere with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Skallagrimsson lands with a right hand.
Bankenfuere will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The fight stays on the outside here - Skallagrimsson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bankenfuere misses with a hook. Skallagrimsson ducked under it nicely.
Skallagrimsson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bankenfuere had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Bankenfuere throws a right and a left that Skallagrimsson avoids nicely.
Skallagrimsson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Skallagrimsson scores with a decent looking hook.
Skallagrimsson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#T3#
Bankenfuere misses with a wild combination.
It seemed like Skallagrimsson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL2#
Skallagrimsson pushes Bankenfuere up against the cage in a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Skallagrimsson.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Skallagrimsson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bankenfuere tries to throw a body punch but Skallagrimsson avoids it by throwing Bankenfuere back against the cage.
Bankenfuere controlling the action here for a moment.
Bankenfuere misses with the head strike.
Skallagrimsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bankenfuere looking to stall.
Stalling in the clinch from Bankenfuere.
Skallagrimsson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Bankenfuere seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Skallagrimsson can turn it around.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bankenfuere - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Bankenfuere tries a body shot but Skallagrimsson blocks it.
#T4#
Skallagrimsson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bankenfuere backwards.
Bankenfuere blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#TD2#
Skallagrimsson pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
Skallagrimsson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bankenfuere doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bankenfuere manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
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!#SUB2#
Skallagrimsson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Skallagrimsson working for a triangle but Bankenfuere defends it easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bankenfuere is looking to advance position but Skallagrimsson has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Skallagrimsson tries to take his opponent's back but Bankenfuere turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eyvind Skallagrimsson dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Bankenfuere's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Bankenfuere throws a nice looking combination but Skallagrimsson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bankenfuere throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#CL2#
Skallagrimsson takes the fight into the clinch.
Bankenfuere looking to stall.
Bankenfuere misses with an elbow over the top.
Skallagrimsson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Skallagrimsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Bankenfuere.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Bankenfuere misses with a punch to the body.
Skallagrimsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Skallagrimsson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bankenfuere backwards.
Skallagrimsson lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skallagrimsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Skallagrimsson fails to land.
Skallagrimsson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Skallagrimsson lands with a left to the head.
Bankenfuere looking to slow down the pace here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Skallagrimsson. #T1#
Skallagrimsson misses with the head strike.
Bankenfuere tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Skallagrimsson's elbow.
Skallagrimsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Bankenfuere uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Skallagrimsson.
Eyvind Skallagrimsson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Skallagrimsson throws a head punch that misses.
Bankenfuere blocking some punches.
Bankenfuere stalling in the clinch but Skallagrimsson improves position.
Skallagrimsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Skallagrimsson working aggressively here.
Skallagrimsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Skallagrimsson working aggressively here.
Skallagrimsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Skallagrimsson misses with some punches.
Skallagrimsson has a couple of punches blocked by Bankenfuere.
Skallagrimsson throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Skallagrimsson misses with the head strike.
Skallagrimsson blocks a body shot from Bankenfuere.
Bankenfuere trying to stall but Skallagrimsson improves his position.
#TD2#
Skallagrimsson decides to pull guard.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Skallagrimsson. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Bankenfuere looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Skallagrimsson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Skallagrimsson doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bankenfuere stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Skallagrimsson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bankenfuere's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bankenfuere scoring with punches to the head and body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Skallagrimsson will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Skallagrimsson trying to strike off his back.
Bankenfuere is in close to Skallagrimsson's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T3#
Skallagrimsson throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Bankenfuere pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Skallagrimsson is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Skallagrimsson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bankenfuere defends it easily.#SUB2#
Skallagrimsson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bankenfuere can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Skallagrimsson has his feet on Bankenfuere's thighs here. He's pushed Bankenfuere off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Bankenfuere screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Eyvind Skallagrimsson!
Eyvind Skallagrimsson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
TWGC 34 (265+lbs, D3): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jun 29, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Eyvind Skallagrimsson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Dakota Thunderhawk!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Radbod Blank and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Thunderhawk clinches up with Skallagrimsson and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Skallagrimsson lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Skallagrimsson (2) vs (0) Thunderhawk
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Skallagrimsson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Thunderhawk sees it coming and defends easily.
Skallagrimsson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Skallagrimsson (5) vs (0) Thunderhawk#SUB#
Skallagrimsson looking for a guillotine from mount but Thunderhawk is having none of it.
Skallagrimsson avoids the attempt from Thunderhawk to control.#SUB#
Skallagrimsson is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Thunderhawk has managed to escape the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Skallagrimsson goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Thunderhawk turns into him and now he's in Skallagrimsson's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Skallagrimsson (5) vs (2) Thunderhawk#T1#
Skallagrimsson pulls Thunderhawk in close to his closed guard and prevents Thunderhawk from doing any damage or advancing position.
Thunderhawk engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Skallagrimsson has an active guard here but Thunderhawk has managed to pass into half guard.
Skallagrimsson trying to control here.
#T2#
Skallagrimsson tries to roll over but Thunderhawk keeps him under control.#SUB#
Skallagrimsson looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Thunderhawk content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Thunderhawk trying to mount his opponent but Skallagrimsson defends it. #SUB#
Skallagrimsson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Skallagrimsson wants to control but Thunderhawk is keeping busy.
#T3#
Thunderhawk keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Skallagrimsson is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Thunderhawk moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Skallagrimsson. Score +3 for passing guard: Skallagrimsson (5) vs (5) Thunderhawk
Skallagrimsson is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Thunderhawk tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Thunderhawk has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Thunderhawk tries to move into full mount but can't pass Skallagrimsson's legs.
Skallagrimsson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T4##SUB2#
Thunderhawk is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Skallagrimsson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Thunderhawk.
Thunderhawk trying to control the pace.
Thunderhawk is keen to just control but Skallagrimsson is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Skallagrimsson trying to control from the bottom.
#T5##SUB#
Skallagrimsson actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Thunderhawk is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Thunderhawk is looking to take a break and control but Skallagrimsson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Thunderhawk is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Skallagrimsson sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Skallagrimsson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Thunderhawk stalling. #SUB2#
Thunderhawk is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T6#
Thunderhawk is thwarting Skallagrimsson's attempts to control the position.
Skallagrimsson is controlling Thunderhawk's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Skallagrimsson trying to hold on to Thunderhawk's head to control him but Thunderhawk postures up.
Thunderhawk wants to lay and pray for a moment but Skallagrimsson keeps working. #SUB#
Skallagrimsson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Thunderhawk is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T7#
Thunderhawk is thwarting Skallagrimsson's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Skallagrimsson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Skallagrimsson looking for submissions off his back.
Thunderhawk content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Skallagrimsson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T8#
Thunderhawk is taking a breather. Skallagrimsson 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.#SUB2#
Thunderhawk seems to be working for a kimura but Skallagrimsson defends the submission attempt.
Skallagrimsson is staying active underneath Thunderhawk, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Skallagrimsson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Skallagrimsson wants to control but Thunderhawk passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Skallagrimsson (5) vs (8) Thunderhawk#SUB2#
Thunderhawk is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Skallagrimsson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Thunderhawk is trying to get an arm triangle but Skallagrimsson is defending well. #T9#
Thunderhawk tries to move to mount but Skallagrimsson blocks the move with his legs.
Thunderhawk is looking to take a break and control but Skallagrimsson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Skallagrimsson gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Thunderhawk is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Skallagrimsson wants to control but Thunderhawk is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T10##SUB#
Skallagrimsson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Skallagrimsson actively working from the bottom here.
Skallagrimsson is refusing to be controlled, as Thunderhawk sits in half guard.
Thunderhawk takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Skallagrimsson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Skallagrimsson is trying to maintain the position but Thunderhawk is very close to passing his half guard.
Thunderhawk wants to take a breather but Skallagrimsson is having none of it. #SUB#
Skallagrimsson looking for subs from the bottom but Thunderhawk mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Skallagrimsson (5) vs (11) Thunderhawk#T11#
Thunderhawk trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Skallagrimsson has given up his back here. Will Thunderhawk look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Skallagrimsson (5) vs (14) Thunderhawk
Skallagrimsson surviving as best he can, preventing damage. #SUB2#
Thunderhawk has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Skallagrimsson! Can he survive? No! He's out! Thunderhawk 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 11:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dakota Thunderhawk! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 31, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Falco drives through with a takedown into Skallagrimsson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Falco trying to control the position from guard on top but Skallagrimsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Skallagrimsson pulls Falco in close to prevent any damage.
Falco 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#
Skallagrimsson looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Falco is defending well. Skallagrimsson quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Falco has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Skallagrimsson celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Eyvind Skallagrimsson! |
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