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Event:
ICF 7
Date: Oct 28, 2023 |
#R1#
Decker catches Norddahl with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Norddahl is defended easily by Decker.
Decker appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Decker with a hook.
Decker swings for the body but Norddahl moves out of range.
Decker lunges at Norddahl with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Norddahl's hand.
Norddahl shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Decker defends it nicely.
Norddahl throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Decker's waist but Decker gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Norddahl off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evert Norddahl. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Norddahl on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Decker, as that shot connected.
#ROC2#Norddahl is rocked!#KD2#
Decker lands a big uppercut and Norddahl crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Norddahl looks OK. Decker waves Norddahl back to his feet!
Oh Norddahl is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Norddahl bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Decker comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Norddahl falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Norddahl was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kenneth Decker! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 06, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Ulatov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ulatov lands in his opponent's guard.
Ulatov sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Norddahl looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Norddahl working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ulatov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ulatov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Norddahl keeping moving, preventing Ulatov from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ulatov is really struggling to control Norddahl but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Norddahl is looking for a triangle but Ulatov pushes his legs off easily.
#T1#
Ulatov wants to control from the top but Norddahl keeps moving. #SUB#
Ulatov drops back looking for a leg! Norddahl is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Norddahl manages to kick Ulatov off! Ulatov jumps back into Norddahl's guard.
Ulatov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ulatov trying to control the position from guard on top but Norddahl is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ulatov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Norddahl is trying to control the position from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Ulatov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Norddahl's guard.
Norddahl not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ulatov trying to control the position from guard on top but Norddahl is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Norddahl had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ulatov defends it easily.#SUB#
Ulatov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ulatov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Norddahl is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T3#
Ulatov content to stall in guard here.
Norddahl not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Norddahl is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ulatov defends well.
Ulatov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've been hearing good reports from Ulatov'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.#SUB#
Ulatov drops back, looking for a kneebar! Norddahl looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Norddahl looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Norddahl! #REVB##T4#
Ulatov is not content to let Norddahl control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Norddahl swings around for an armbar but Ulatov sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Norddahl's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Norddahl keeping moving, preventing Ulatov from controlling successfully.
Norddahl controls Ulatov momentarily but Ulatov frees himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sergei Ulatov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD#
Ulatov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ulatov lands in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Ulatov drops back looking for a leg! Norddahl is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Norddahl manages to kick Ulatov off! Ulatov jumps back into Norddahl's guard.
Ulatov trying to control the position from guard on top but Norddahl is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Norddahl is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ulatov postures up.
Sergei Ulatov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Ulatov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ulatov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T1#
Ulatov postures up.
Ulatov content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Norddahl is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ulatov defends well.
Ulatov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Norddahl looking for a guillotine here but Ulatov defends easily.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ulatov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ulatov looking to sit in guard and control but Norddahl gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Ulatov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Norddahl can do to turn this around?
Ulatov looking to control.
Ulatov keeping moving, preventing Norddahl from controlling successfully.
Norddahl might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ulatov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T3#
Norddahl tries to free his leg and advance position but Ulatov is retaining full guard.
My spies in Cobra Kai Workout Center inform me that Norddahl has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Norddahl looking to sit in guard and control but Ulatov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Norddahl keeping moving, preventing Ulatov from controlling successfully.
Ulatov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Norddahl pulls Ulatov in close to his closed guard and prevents Ulatov from doing any damage or advancing position.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ulatov wants to control from the top but Norddahl keeps moving. #SUB2#
Norddahl had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ulatov defends it easily.
Norddahl keeping moving, preventing Ulatov from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Norddahl looking for a guillotine here but Ulatov defends easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sergei Ulatov dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##TD#
Ulatov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ulatov showed some decent athleticism there.
Ulatov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Norddahl is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ulatov pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ulatov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Norddahl does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Norddahl is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ulatov pulls his head out easily.
Ulatov stalling. #T1##SUB2#
Norddahl actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Ulatov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Norddahl doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ulatov.
Ulatov wants to pass the guard but Norddahl is defending well. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Still in half guard, Ulatov seems content to control.
Norddahl won't allow Ulatov to pass to mount.
Ulatov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Ulatov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Norddahl tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ulatov is in Norddahl's guard.
Ulatov is stalling in the full guard.
Sergei Ulatov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3##SUB#
Ulatov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Norddahl had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ulatov defends it easily.
Evert Norddahl has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ulatov trying to control but Norddahl is working from the bottom.
Ulatov looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Norddahl throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Ulatov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Ulatov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Ulatov is looking to take a break and control but Norddahl is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Norddahl wants to improve his position but Ulatov is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Norddahl actively working from the bottom here.
Ulatov is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
And that's the end of the fight!
Sergei Ulatov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ulatov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergei Ulatov!
A very excited looking Sergei Ulatov 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:
HFC 49:Mogh vs Saneuji 2
Date: May 20, 2023 |
#R1#
Norddahl shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Zapina as he avoids it easily.
Zapina lands a high kick!
Nice body kick there by Zapina.
Norddahl dives in for a single leg takedown but Zapina sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Zapina throws a fast counter high kick but Norddahl manages to duck under it in time.
Still in the clinch, Zapina scores with a nice short uppercut.
Zapina lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #ROC2#Norddahl is rocked!
Zapina lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Norddahl backwards.
Oh Norddahl is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zapina lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zapina.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zapina lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Zapina gets underhooks to prevent Norddahl's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evert Norddahl. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zapina pushes Norddahl against the cage. Zapina is working some dirty boxing. Zapina pushes off with a quick right hook! Norddahl goes down! Norddahl tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Zapina moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Olan Zapina!
Olan Zapina 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:
HFC Fight Night 7
Date: Apr 19, 2023 |
#R1#
Norddahl fails to land the takedown.
We've been hearing reports that Burroughs has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#TD#
Burroughs shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Norddahl can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Burroughs controls the pace.
Our spies down at at Cozad MMA Hilo inform us that Norddahl has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Norddahl controls Burroughs momentarily but Burroughs frees himself.
Burroughs lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Burroughs keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Norddahl's head.
Norddahl can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Burroughs controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Burroughs accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Norddahl working a defensive guard here.
#T1##SUB2#
Burroughs is posturing up here but Norddahl has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Burroughs tries to roll out but it's too tight and Burroughs has to tap! Slick submission there by Norddahl!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Evert Norddahl!
Evert Norddahl very nearly forgot to thank Furnace Performance 🔥 amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
AVKT 12: Justice Vs Norddahl
Date: Feb 25, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Justice clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Justice gets control of Norddahl's arms and successfully pulls guard. Justice will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Norddahl trying to control but Justice is working from the bottom.
Justice is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Justice keeping full guard, as Norddahl tries to pass. #SUB#
Justice has his foot on Norddahl's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Norddahl works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Justice working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Norddahl doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Norddahl manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Norddahl tries to free his leg and advance position but Justice is retaining full guard. #T1##SUB#
Justice looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Justice is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Norddahl frees his head nicely. Oh but Justice has switched to an armbar! Norddahl is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Carson Justice! |
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Event:
AVKT 8: Justice vs Chicane
Date: Jan 28, 2023 |
#R1#
Norddahl tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bxin swivels and escapes.#TD#
Bxin shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Norddahl is trying to defend but Bxin finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Norddahl blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bxin.
Norddahl slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Norddahl working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Norddahl has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Bxin should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Norddahl has tightened it up now! Bxin should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Evert Norddahl!
Evert Norddahl spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
Blaise Bxin was interviewed post fight and said 'gg ez'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 12, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Norddahl shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Try's guard.
Norddahl is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Try looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Norddahl passes into half guard.
Try is pressing down on Norddahl's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Norddahl is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Try is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norddahl advances position into side control!
Norddahl wants to lay and pray for a moment but Try keeps working. #T1#
Norddahl controls the position from side control.#SUB2#
Norddahl is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Try is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Norddahl controlling the position. #SUB2#
Norddahl tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Norddahl has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Try tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
A lull in the action here as Norddahl stalls from top position.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Try tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Norddahl is trying to get an arm triangle but Try is defending well.
Try is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Norddahl's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Try looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Norddahl passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Try!
Try tries to hold on but Norddahl pushes him away. #T3#
Try is in all sorts of trouble here.
Norddahl controlling from mount.
Try is squirming around, avoiding Norddahl's attempts to control the action.
Try slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Try trying to control but Norddahl postures up.
Norddahl is trying to control the action in half guard but Try is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Norddahl is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Try!
Norddahl controlling the position easily from mount.
Try tries to lock up and control but Norddahl gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T4#
Try is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Norddahl trying to control but Try is having none of it.
Norddahl tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Try really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Norddahl wants to control the pace but Try is squirming around nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Norddahl looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB2#
Norddahl has hold of Try's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Try manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Evert Norddahl dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Try gets caught flat footed, as Norddahl shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Try keeping moving, preventing Norddahl from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Try isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Norddahl stacks Try 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 Norddahl!#SUB2#
Norddahl working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Try tries to improve position but can't. #T1#
Try gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Try tries to reverse the position but Norddahl maintains control.
Norddahl controlling from mount.
Norddahl seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Try is holding on tight.
Try keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Norddahl controlling the position easily from mount.
Try is trying to escape the mount.
#T2#
Norddahl controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Norddahl is continuing to stall.#SUB2#
Try reaches up and pulls Norddahl towards him, trying to control the position. Norddahl manages to get a guillotine from the mount though! This could be big trouble for Try! Try tries to roll over - now Norddahl is on the bottom but the guillotine is really deep and Try has to tap out! Great work there by Norddahl!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Evert Norddahl!
Evert Norddahl 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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