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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
HC KT 9
Date: May 14, 2024 |
#R1#
Vij throws a head kick but Veglin moves out of range.
Veglin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vij pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Veglin misses.
Veglin throws an off balance right hand
and Veglin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Veglin's coach down at 4 was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Veglin's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vij. Veglin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Veglin throws a jab but it's blocked by Vij.
Vij moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Veglin does no damage.
Vij uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Veglin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T1#
Vij tests Veglin's chin there with a solid looking shot.#ROC#Veglin is rocked!
Colestein Veglin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vij blocks a jab.
Veglin is still on wobbly legs! Can Vij finish him?
Vij cracks Veglin with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Veglin is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Veglin is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9,10! He's out! Veglin could not beat the count!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Alexander Vij!
A victorious Alexander Vij thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
HC GRAP 20
Date: May 13, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 16 losses; Elazar Shalit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 8 losses; Emil Gustafsson!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Daniel Cesar and Seu Braga.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Shalit circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shalit definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Shalit clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Shalit successfully pulls guard.
Shalit not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Shalit has Gustafsson pulled in close to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gustafsson looking to pass the guard.
Gustafsson is still trying to improve position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustafsson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Shalit controlling the position.#T1#
Gustafsson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shalit is keeping the position for now.
Shalit controlling Gustafsson's posture. #SUB2#
Gustafsson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Shalit is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Shalit has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shalit (2) vs (0) Gustafsson
Gustafsson pulls Shalit in to control the position. #T2#
Gustafsson is continuing to stall.#SUB2#
Gustafsson has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Shalit is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Gustafsson. Score +3 for passing guard: Shalit (5) vs (0) Gustafsson
Shalit controls the position. #SUB#
Shalit is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gustafsson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Shalit content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T3#
Gustafsson told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Gustafsson tries to buck Shalit off but Shalit is having none of it.
Shalit tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Shalit is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gustafsson can't do much from the bottom here.
Shalit trying to control the position but Gustafsson is working away.
Gustafsson struggling a bit here.
Gustafsson is looking to reverse the position.
Shalit slows the pace down. #T5#
You can see the frustration on Gustafsson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gustafsson is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Shalit is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Shalit (7) vs (0) Gustafsson
Gustafsson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Shalit looking to control and managing it successfully. #T6#
Shalit wants to control the pace but Gustafsson is squirming around nicely.
Gustafsson wants to control but Shalit is having none of it.
Shalit content just to control the position here.
Gustafsson wants to control but Shalit is having none of it.#T7#
Shalit controlling from mount.
Shalit can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gustafsson is looking to escape.
Gustafsson wants to control but Shalit is having none of it.
Gustafsson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Shalit avoids the attempt from Gustafsson to control.#T8#
Gustafsson is squirming around, avoiding Shalit's attempts to control the action.
Shalit takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Shalit can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gustafsson is looking to escape.
Gustafsson tries to hold on but Shalit postures up.
Gustafsson wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Shalit (10) vs (0) Gustafsson#T9#
Shalit controlling the position well here. Gustafsson rolled but Shalit kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Gustafsson is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Gustafsson is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Gustafsson trying to control the action but Shalit just sinks the hooks in. #T10#
Gustafsson staying busy and making it hard for Shalit to control.
Shalit keeps control of the position as Gustafsson tries to break free.
Shalit struggling to keep hold of the position.
Gustafsson tries to break free.
Gustafsson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T11#
Shalit controlling from the back.
Gustafsson trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Gustafsson rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Gustafsson won't allow Shalit to pass to mount.
Gustafsson moves into full guard.
Gustafsson controls Shalit momentarily but Shalit frees himself. #T12#
Gustafsson keeping full guard, as Shalit tries to pass.
Gustafsson working a defensive guard here.
Gustafsson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Shalit trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T13#
Shalit wants to control from the top but Gustafsson keeps moving.
Gustafsson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Shalit controls the pace.
Shalit is fighting to break Gustafsson's control of his arms but Gustafsson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
Gustafsson working for a triangle but Shalit defends it easily.
Shalit trying to control but Gustafsson is working from the bottom. #T14#
Gustafsson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gustafsson seems keen to control Shalit's posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shalit trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shalit takes the fight on points by 10 to 0.
Elazar Shalit retains his super heavyweight title!
Our winner, Elazar Shalit, 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:
HC GRAP 20
Date: May 13, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 9 losses; Mc Muffin ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Jonathan Archer!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Edson Gomes and Daniel Cesar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Muffin shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Archer manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Muffin (2) vs (0) Archer
Muffin 's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Muffin drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Archer dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Muffin (2) vs (2) Archer#SUB#
Muffin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Archer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Archer controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Muffin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Archer defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Archer is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Archer is continuing to stall.#T1#
Archer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Muffin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Muffin is trying to control the position but Archer postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB#
Muffin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Archer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Muffin seems keen to control Archer's posture.
Archer won't allow Muffin to sweep him here.
Muffin is trying to control the position but Archer postures up.
Archer controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Muffin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Archer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3#
Archer is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Muffin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Muffin controls Archer momentarily but Archer frees himself. #SUB#
Muffin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Archer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Muffin trying to control the position.
#T4#
Archer sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Muffin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Archer postures up.
#SUB#
Archer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Archer is stalling in the full guard.
The adventures of Archer the control monster continue. Boring.#T5##SUB#
Muffin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Archer defends it easily.
Archer wants to control from the top but Muffin keeps moving.
Muffin has control of Archer's left arm, preventing Archer from doing any damage.
Muffin 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.
Muffin pulls Archer in close to prevent any damage. #T6#
Archer engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Muffin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Muffin tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Muffin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Archer is aware though and is defending well.
Muffin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Archer controls the pace.
Muffin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T7#
Archer controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Muffin is trying to control the position but Archer postures up.
Muffin pulls Archer in close to prevent any damage.
Archer controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Muffin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Archer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Muffin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Archer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Muffin looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T8#
Muffin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Archer controls the pace.#SUB#
Muffin looking for a guillotine here but Archer defends easily.
Archer is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T9#
Muffin 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.#SUB#
Muffin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Muffin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Muffin wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Muffin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Muffin trying to keep a closed guard but Archer is proving a slippery customer.
#T10#
Archer sitting in guard here, content to control.
Muffin has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB#
Muffin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Archer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Muffin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Archer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Archer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Muffin pulls Archer in close to his closed guard and prevents Archer from doing any damage or advancing position.#T11#
Archer content to stall in guard here.
Archer wants to control from the top but Muffin keeps moving.
Muffin seems keen to control Archer's posture.#T12##SUB#
Muffin working for a triangle but Archer defends it easily.
#SUB#
Muffin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Archer is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Muffin looking for a guillotine here but Archer defends easily.
Muffin is trying to keep Archer in close.
#T13##SUB#
Muffin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Archer defends well.#SUB#
Muffin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Archer defends well.
Archer is fighting to break Muffin 's control of his arms but Muffin is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Archer's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Muffin is trying to keep Archer in close.
#SUB#
Muffin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T14#
Archer is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Muffin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Archer sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Muffin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Muffin gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Muffin takes the fight on points by 3 to 2.
Mc Muffin very nearly forgot to thank Hawaii Nutrition 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:
HC GRAP 19
Date: May 02, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 16 losses; Elazar Shalit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Jonathan Archer!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Robert Twigg and Frank Dennis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Shalit misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Archer tries to clinch but Shalit is having none of it. #TD#
Shalit feints and as Archer raises his hands in defense, Shalit changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Shalit (2) vs (0) Archer
Shalit tries to free his leg and advance position but Archer is retaining full guard.
Archer trying to control the position.
Shalit is fighting to break Archer's control of his arms but Archer is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We've been hearing good reports from Shalit'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.
Archer trying to control the position.
#T1#
Shalit passes Archer's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Shalit is thwarting Archer's attempts to control the position.
Archer has his hands clasped together around Shalit's back. He's all about the action.
Shalit prevents Archer from improving his position.
Shalit trying to control the pace. #T2#
Shalit seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Archer for as long as he can get away with.
Archer is looking to improve his position.
Shalit wants to free his trapped foot but Archer is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Shalit controlling the action here. #SUB#
Shalit is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T3#
Archer wants to control but Shalit is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Shalit wants to control but Archer is keeping him busy.
Shalit tries to pass the half guard into mount. Archer knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Archer is trying to maintain the position but Shalit is very close to passing his half guard.
Shalit wants to free his trapped foot but Archer is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T4#
Shalit content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Shalit'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.
Archer tries to get to full guard but Shalit has control of the leg. #T5#
Shalit is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Shalit wants to lay and pray for a moment but Archer keeps working. #T6#
Shalit slows the pace down in half guard.
Archer is doing well to control the position and prevent Shalit from advancing to side control.
Archer is looking to improve his position.
Shalit tries to pass to full mount but Archer defends it.
Archer regains full guard. Nicely done. #T7#
Archer trying to control the position here.
Archer is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shalit (2) vs (2) Archer
Shalit moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Shalit trying to control the position.
#T8#
Archer is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Shalit pulls Archer in to control the position.
Shalit controls Archer momentarily but Archer frees himself.
Archer is fighting to break Shalit's control of his arms but Shalit is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Shalit working for a triangle but Archer defends it easily.
#T9#
Archer controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Archer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shalit has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Archer has managed to get both his arms back between Shalit's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Shalit is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Archer is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T10#
Shalit keeping moving, preventing Archer from controlling successfully.
Shalit has Archer pulled in close to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T11#
Shalit controls Archer momentarily but Archer frees himself.
Archer not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Shalit might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Archer wants to control from the top but Shalit keeps moving. #T12#
Archer sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Archer wants to control from the top but Shalit keeps moving.
Shalit 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.
Shalit keeping moving, preventing Archer from controlling successfully. #T13#
Shalit wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB#
Shalit working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Archer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Archer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Archer being controlled here momentarily.
Shalit is trying to control the position but Archer postures up. #T14#
Shalit manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Archer manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shalit (4) vs (2) Archer
Archer keeping full guard, as Shalit tries to pass.
Archer wants to sweep here but Shalit controlling him for the moment.
Shalit content to stall in guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Archer is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shalit (4) vs (4) Archer
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Shalit gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Shalit takes the fight on points by 5 to 4.
Elazar Shalit retains his super heavyweight title!
An out of breath Elazar Shalit 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:
HC GRAP 18
Date: Apr 25, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 3 losses; Archie Oliveira! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 8 losses; Emil Gustafsson!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Oliveira darts in and clinches Gustafsson up against the cage.#TD#
Oliveira has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Gustafsson is trying to keep an underhook but Oliveira manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Oliveira (2) vs (0) Gustafsson
Gustafsson is concentrating on defense, preventing Oliveira from advancing position.
Gustafsson is refusing to be controlled, as Oliveira sits in half guard.
Gustafsson keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Oliveira wants to control but Gustafsson is keeping him busy.
Oliveira is really struggling to control Gustafsson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Oliveira seems to be looking for submissions.
Oliveira takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T1#
Gustafsson preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Gustafsson is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Oliveira is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gustafsson defends it well.
Gustafsson tries to roll over but Oliveira keeps him under control.
Gustafsson is doing well to control the position and prevent Oliveira from advancing to side control.#SUB#
Oliveira is working for a submission of some sort.
#T2#
Gustafsson is trying to maintain the position but Oliveira is very close to passing his half guard.
Gustafsson told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Gustafsson wants to get back to full guard.#T3##SUB#
Oliveira is looking for a kimura but Gustafsson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Oliveira to get the leverage.
Gustafsson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gustafsson is refusing to be controlled, as Oliveira sits in half guard. #SUB#
Oliveira is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gustafsson keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Oliveira seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T4##SUB#
Oliveira seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Oliveira is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gustafsson wants to get back to full guard.
Oliveira tries to pass to full mount but Gustafsson defends it.
Gustafsson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T5#
Oliveira trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gustafsson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Oliveira's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Oliveira (2) vs (2) Gustafsson
Gustafsson wants to control from the top but Oliveira keeps moving.
Gustafsson tries to free his leg and advance position but Oliveira is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gustafsson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gustafsson wants to control from the top but Oliveira keeps moving. #SUB#
Oliveira is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gustafsson is aware though and is defending well.#T6#
Gustafsson showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Oliveira working for a triangle but Gustafsson defends it easily.
Oliveira working a defensive guard but Gustafsson passes into half guard.
#SUB#
Gustafsson moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Oliveira. Score +3 for passing guard: Oliveira (2) vs (5) Gustafsson#T7#
Oliveira is letting Gustafsson control him for a moment.
Gustafsson tries to advance to mount but Oliveira denies him.
Oliveira is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at 4, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Gustafsson advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Oliveira (2) vs (7) Gustafsson
Oliveira is looking to get to half guard.
Oliveira is squirming around, avoiding Gustafsson's attempts to control the action. #T8##SUB2#
Gustafsson working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Oliveira tries to reverse the position but Gustafsson maintains control.
Oliveira tries to lock up and control but Gustafsson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Oliveira is squirming around, avoiding Gustafsson's attempts to control the action.
Gustafsson is stalling here but it's allowed Oliveira to get half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T9##SUB#
Oliveira with the active half guard here but Gustafsson passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Oliveira (2) vs (10) Gustafsson
Oliveira struggling a bit here.#T10#
Gustafsson in side control, just content to control the action for now. #SUB2#
Gustafsson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Oliveira has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Gustafsson but great work by Oliveira. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Oliveira (6) vs (10) Gustafsson
Gustafsson trying to remain calm as Oliveira controls from the top position.
Oliveira tries to move to mount but Gustafsson blocks the move with his legs.
Gustafsson is holding Oliveira down, trying to stall.
Oliveira wants to control but Gustafsson is keeping him busy. #T11#
Oliveira tries to advance to mount but Gustafsson denies him.
Gustafsson is trying to escape the position but Oliveira is controlling the position.
Gustafsson prevents Oliveira from improving position.
Gustafsson is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Oliveira is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gustafsson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T12#
Oliveira controlling the position from side mount.
You can see the frustration on Gustafsson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Oliveira looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Who's going to make the next move?#T13#
Gustafsson is trying to control Oliveira's posture but Oliveira avoids it. #SUB#
Oliveira goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Gustafsson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Oliveira but great work by Gustafsson. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Oliveira (6) vs (14) Gustafsson
A lull in the action here.
Oliveira manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Oliveira (8) vs (14) Gustafsson#T14#
Gustafsson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Oliveira trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Gustafsson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Oliveira defends it easily.#SUB2#
Gustafsson has his foot on Oliveira's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Oliveira works his way back into a safe position though.
Oliveira wants to control from the top but Gustafsson keeps moving.
Oliveira trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gustafsson keeping moving, preventing Oliveira from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gustafsson wins on points by 14 to 8.
After winning the bout, Emil Gustafsson 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:
HC KT 8
Date: Apr 24, 2024 |
#R1#
Veglin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McGregor.
Veglin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McGregor lands a body shot.
McGregor has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Veglin finds it's way round the side to connect with McGregor's head. #CL#
Veglin closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Veglin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Veglin lands a jab to the nose.
McGregor stalks Veglin and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Veglin's face. Veglin staggers backwards, shaken.
Veglin moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
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!
McGregor just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL#
Veglin closes the distance and clinches.
McGregor wants to break free but Veglin has control.
#BC#
Veglin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
McGregor lands a jab to the head.
McGregor lands a lovely overhand right.
Veglin scores with a punch to the head.
McGregor scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McGregor lands a head kick. Veglin smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Veglin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Veglin tries to clinch up but McGregor circles away and keeps his distance.
Veglin tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. McGregor manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McGregor tries to bum rush Veglin with a series of wild strikes but Veglin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McGregor scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGregor misses with a body shot.
Veglin tries to clinch there but McGregor circles away.
McGregor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Veglin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A combination from Veglin does no damage.
A head kick misses from McGregor.
McGregor throws a leg kick which misses Veglin's front leg but catches the back leg as Veglin tries to avoid it.
McGregor swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Veglin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McGregor tests Veglin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGregor throws a series of punches but Veglin avoids them all with ease.
McGregor pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Veglin back to the ropes. McGregor follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#ROC2#Veglin is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kron McGregor dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
McGregor tries to land a body kick
and Veglin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
McGregor pivots, looking for a leg kick but Veglin is out of range and McGregor settles back down.
McGregor slips a jab and a cross from Veglin.
Veglin jabs at McGregor's body.
McGregor tests Veglin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McGregor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McGregor misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregor moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
McGregor misses with a wild combination.
#T1#
McGregor doesn't manage to clinch there - Veglin circles away.
McGregor throws a right and a left that Veglin avoids nicely.
Veglin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McGregor.
Veglin throws a looping overhand right but McGregor ducks down to avoid it.
Veglin misses with the combination.
Veglin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Veglin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McGregor scores with a punch to the head.#T2#
Veglin's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Veglin duly obliges.
Veglin is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Veglin shuts the power down on McGregor. Lights out, game over! Veglin is your winner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Colestein Veglin!
After the big win, Colestein Veglin made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Hawaii Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
HC KT 8
Date: Apr 24, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Congo moves into the clinch successfully.
Archer misses with a punch to the body.
Congo missing with knees to the body.
Archer trying to control the position but instead, Congo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Archer into the ropes.
Congo blocking some punches.
Archer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Congo blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Archer fails to land.
A bit of stalling here from Congo.
Congo blocking some punches.
Archer tries to throw a body punch but Congo avoids it by throwing Archer back against the ropes.
Archer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Congo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Archer throws a punch but it's blocked by Congo.
Congo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Archer avoids it.
Congo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Congo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Congo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T1#
Congo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Archer blocks it with crossed arms.
Archer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Archer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Congo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Archer's elbow.
Archer working aggressively here.
Congo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Congo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Archer.
Congo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Congo.
Archer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Archer managing to block the knees to the body from Congo.
Congo lands an elbow that stopped Archer in his tracks for a moment.
Archer has a couple of punches blocked by Congo.
Archer throws a punch but it's blocked by Congo.
Archer throws a head punch that misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Archer working aggressively here.
Archer tries a body shot but Congo blocks it.
Congo trying to control the position but instead, Archer has worked for underhooks and has pushed Congo into the ropes.#T2#
Congo misses with a knee strike.
Congo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Archer is defending well for now.
Congo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Archer avoids it.
Archer avoiding damage as Congo throws knees to the body.
A hook to the body from Archer.
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!
Knees to the body from Congo.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Congo trying to control the position but instead, Archer has worked for underhooks and has pushed Congo into the ropes.
Archer is looking to control Congo's arms but Congo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Archer has his back to the ropes.
Congo tries to land knees in the clinch but Archer avoids the damage to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Archer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Archer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Congo lands a good knee to the midsection. Archer won't want to take too many of those.
Archer can't find room to land a body shot as Congo controls the action.
Congo tries to land knees in the clinch but Archer avoids the damage to the body.
Archer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T3#
Archer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Archer is looking to control Congo's arms but Congo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Archer has his back to the ropes.
Congo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Congo missing with knees to the body.
Congo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Archer has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Congo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Congo tries to land knees in the clinch but Archer avoids the damage to the body.
Congo tries to land knees in the clinch but Archer avoids the damage to the body.
Congo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Archer.
Congo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Archer avoids it.
A short right from Archer.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Congo obliges.
Congo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Archer throws a punch but it's blocked by Congo.
Archer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Archer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot in the inside from Congo. #T4#
Nice body punch from Archer.
Archer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Congo.
Congo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Archer is defending well for now.
Archer avoiding damage as Congo throws knees to the body.
Archer gets through Congo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Archer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Archer tries to work over Congo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A body shot lands from Congo.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Congo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Archer avoids it.
Congo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Congo lands a good knee to the midsection. Archer won't want to take too many of those.
Archer looks winded!
Congo putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Archer in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Congo gets through Archer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Congo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Archer avoiding damage as Congo throws knees to the body.
Congo trying to land knees to the body.
Archer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roberto Congo dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
A slapping leg kick lands for Congo.
Congo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Archer can do to turn this around?
Archer gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Congo.
Congo with a hook.#ROC#Archer is rocked!
Archer throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Archer is still on wobbly legs! Can Congo finish him?
Archer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Archer slips a jab from Congo.
Archer walks straight into a solid jab from Congo. Oh, it looks like it's stumbled him! Congo follows up with a big combo - a right followed by a left that knocks Archer out cold! Archer toppled like a tree, face planting on the canvas. Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Roberto Congo!
Roberto Congo retains his middleweight title!
Roberto Congo was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
HC GRAP 17
Date: Apr 16, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 3 losses; Woodie Maykit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Jonathan Archer!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Ryoma Takatsuka and Roger Salmon.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Maykit closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Archer's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Maykit (2) vs (0) Archer
Archer pulls Maykit in close to prevent any damage.
Let's hope that Archer 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.
Maykit trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Maykit is working hard here to advance position.
Maykit is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Archer keeping full guard, as Maykit tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Maykit controls from within his opponent's guard.
Archer is pulling down on Maykit's head to control his posture.
Maykit won't allow Archer to sweep him here.
Maykit controlling from the top position.
Maykit trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Archer controlling Maykit's posture.
Maykit passes Archer's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Maykit in particular looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maykit definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Maykit has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3#
Maykit wants to pass the guard but Archer is defending well.
Archer trying to control from the bottom.
Maykit wants to free his trapped foot but Archer is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Maykit is controlling the pace.
#T4#
Archer wants to control but Maykit is keeping busy.
Maykit perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T5#
Archer desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Archer trying to hold on to Maykit's head to control him but Maykit postures up.
Archer has his hands clasped together around Maykit's back. He's all about the action.#T6#
Archer is looking for a sweep. Maykit is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Maykit performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Archer wants to control but Maykit is keeping busy.
Maykit with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Maykit'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.#T7#
Archer is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Still in half guard, Maykit seems content to control.
Archer trying to control from the bottom.
Archer is in trouble now - Maykit has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Maykit (5) vs (0) Archer#T8#
Archer tries to hold on but Maykit postures up.
Maykit takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Maykit.#T9#
Maykit trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Maykit takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Further stalling from Maykit.
Archer is trying to escape the mount.
#T10#
Archer is still trying to improve position.
Maykit works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Maykit (8) vs (0) Archer
Archer is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Maykit off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Maykit has good solid back control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Maykit working for the choke.
Maykit controlling well, preventing Archer from escaping the position.
#T11##SUB#
Archer preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Maykit.
Maykit 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.
Maykit continues to hold on tight.#T12#
Archer trying to control the hands but Maykit breaks the grip.
Maykit trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Archer doesn't escape.
I really don't envy Archer right now.
#T13#
Maykit controls the action.#SUB#
Archer is in a bad position with Maykit working for a choke. Archer manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maykit (8) vs (2) Archer
Maykit not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Maykit pulls Archer in to control the position.
Archer controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Maykit has his hands on Archer's head, controlling the position.
Archer controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Maykit might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T14#
Maykit trying to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Archer wants to control from the top but Maykit keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maykit takes the fight on points by 8 to 2.
Woodie Maykit retains his super heavyweight title!
Woodie Maykit made sure to mention his sponsor, Hawaii Nutrition in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
HC GRAP 17
Date: Apr 16, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 6 losses; Daaniel Teteny! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 8 losses; Emil Gustafsson!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Paul Gruel and Jeff Smith.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Gustafsson wants to clinch.
Teteny shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gustafsson pinned against the cage. Gustafsson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Teteny circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've been told by Teteny's head coaches at Special Ops N7 Training that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Teteny shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gustafsson but Gustafsson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gustafsson is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Gustafsson clinches up with Teteny and pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustafsson wants a takedown but no success here.
Teteny changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gustafsson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daaniel Teteny. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Gustafsson instigates a clinch.
Gustafsson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Teteny smiles and moves away.
Daaniel Teteny seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1##CL2#
Teteny gets tackled into the cage by Gustafsson. Gustafsson maintains the clinch.
Gustafsson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Teteny after a bit of a struggle. #TD#
Teteny turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Teteny manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Teteny (4) vs (0) Gustafsson#SUB#
Teteny thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gustafsson tries to buck Teteny off but Teteny is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Gustafsson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gustafsson told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Gustafsson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Teteny trying to control the action but Gustafsson is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Teteny is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gustafsson defends it well. #T2#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
Teteny is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gustafsson defends it well.
Gustafsson tries to get to full guard but Teteny has control of the leg. #SUB#
Teteny is looking for a kimura but Gustafsson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Teteny to get the leverage.
Gustafsson is refusing to be controlled, as Teteny sits in half guard.
Gustafsson keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gustafsson is not content to let Teteny control the position.#T3##SUB#
Teteny is working for a kimura but Gustafsson is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Teteny is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gustafsson sees it coming and defends easily.
Gustafsson desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T4##SUB#
Teteny is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gustafsson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Teteny.
Gustafsson is trying to maintain the position but Teteny is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Teteny is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Gustafsson to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Gustafsson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T5##SUB#
Teteny drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gustafsson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Teteny has Gustafsson in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Teteny (4) vs (2) Gustafsson
Gustafsson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Teteny has Gustafsson pulled in close to control his posture.
Teteny tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T6#
Teteny being controlled here, momentarily.
Teteny keeping moving, preventing Gustafsson from controlling successfully.
Gustafsson stopping the sweep attempt from Teteny.
Teteny has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Teteny working a defensive guard here.
#T7#
Teteny seems keen to control Gustafsson's posture.#SUB2#
Gustafsson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Teteny dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Teteny (6) vs (2) Gustafsson
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gustafsson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Teteny manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Teteny (6) vs (4) Gustafsson
Gustafsson sitting in guard here, content to control. #T8#
Teteny 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.
Teteny keeping moving, preventing Gustafsson from controlling successfully.
Gustafsson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Teteny controlling Gustafsson's posture.
Gustafsson looking to sit in guard and control but Teteny gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Teteny (8) vs (4) Gustafsson#T9#
Teteny wants to pass the guard but Gustafsson is keeping the position.
Teteny sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Teteny has gone for a leg lock! Gustafsson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Teteny's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Teteny (8) vs (6) Gustafsson
Gustafsson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T10#
Gustafsson wants to pass the guard but Teteny is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Gustafsson has gone for a leg lock! Teteny slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gustafsson's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Teteny (10) vs (6) Gustafsson
Gustafsson keeping moving, preventing Teteny from controlling successfully. #T11##SUB2#
Gustafsson has his feet on Teteny's thighs here. He's pushed Teteny 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! Teteny screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Emil Gustafsson!
After winning the bout, Emil Gustafsson 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:
C294: Marley vs Torvik
Date: Apr 07, 2024 |
#R1#
Viikinki throws a shot to the body.
Viikinki swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Line counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Line scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Line throws a right hand that misses
and Viikinki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Line throws a big shot that misses.
Viikinki tries a quick counter leg kick but Line is wise to it.
Viikinki misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Line to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viikinki throws an off balance right hand
and Line counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Line looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Line misses with an uppercut
and Viikinki counters with a straight right hand.
Viikinki misses with a hook
and Line counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Viikinki misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Line to counter with a crisp jab.
Line throws a hook but Viikinki blocks it.
Line throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Viikinki let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Viikinki scores with a hook.
Tony Viikinki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Viikinki throws a lazy uppercut
and Line counters with a straight right hand.
Viikinki moves out of range of the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Viikinki on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
Line paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Line fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Viikinki is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Viikinki swings widly with a right hand
and Line counters with a straight right hand.
Viikinki throws a shot from downtown. Line moves away and avoids it.
Viikinki lands a leg kick that knocks Line off balance momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Viikinki throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Line.
It looked like Line wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The fighters circle momentarily. Viikinki darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T3#
A head kick by Line misses
and Viikinki counters with a nice uppercut.
Viikinki lands a nice looking body shot.
Line on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Viikinki misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Line to counter with a crisp jab.
Viikinki blocks a head kick by Line.
Line waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Viikinki.
Viikinki misses with a right hand
enabling Line to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
Viikinki fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Viikinki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Line manages to avoid it.
Line uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Viikinki.
Line misses with a left hand
and Viikinki counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Viikinki throws a shot to the body.
Viikinki throws an off balance right hand
and Viikinki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Line misses with a body punch
and Viikinki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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 Gothic Line will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Viikinki ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Viikinki scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Line doesn't seem bothered though. #KD2#
Viikinki lands a big uppercut and Line crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Line looks OK. Viikinki waves Line back to his feet!#ROC2#Line is rocked!
Viikinki rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Viikinki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Viikinki thows a left - swing and a miss!
A counter left hand to the body from Line misses its target.
Viikinki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tony Viikinki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Viikinki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Line throws out the jab. #T1#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Viikinki.
Line is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Line misses with a looping right.
Line uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Viikinki.
Viikinki throws a lazy uppercut
and Line cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
Line gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Line tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Viikinki lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Viikinki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Viikinki takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T2#
Line scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That kick from Viikinki tenderised Line's leg. Line is trying to keep his angry face on.
Viikinki throws a right hand that misses
and Line counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slow jab from Viikinki misses its intended target.
Viikinki throws a predictable looking body shot
and Viikinki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Viikinki misses with an uppercut
and Line counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Line swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Viikinki counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Viikinki misses with a straight right.
Line throws a poor cross that misses
and Line takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Viikinki misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Line to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Line closes the distance and clinches.
Viikinki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Viikinki is looking to break free of the clinch but Line has double underhooks. #BC2#
Viikinki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Viikinki swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Line counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Viikinki fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Line looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Viikinki fails to land with a series of punches.
Viikinki throws a jab but it's blocked by Line.
Line fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
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!
Line uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Viikinki.
Line swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Viikinki jabs at Line's body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Viikinki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Viikinki cracks a nice hook into Line's ribs.
Line slips a jab from Viikinki.
Viikinki scores with a leg kick.
Viikinki throws a hook to the side of Line's head but Line sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Line appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Viikinki throws a head kick that misses
and Line counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Line connects with a nice looking jab.
Viikinki throws an off balance right hand
and Line counters with a series of strikes. Viikinki will be more careful next time no doubt. #T1#
A punch lands to the side of Viikinki 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Line slips under a jab.
Viikinki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Line.
A head kick by Viikinki misses
and Line counters with a monster head kick that knocks Viikinki out cold! He topples like fallen a tree, crashing to the mat! Timbeeeeeerrr!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Gothic Line!
Gothic Line thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
HC GRAP 16
Date: Apr 04, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 3 losses; Kristof Pardi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Jonathan Archer!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Josh West and Chris Saunders.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Archer clinches up against the cage.
Pardi changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Archer fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
Archer closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Archer lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pardi (0) vs (2) Archer
Archer wants to pass the guard but Pardi is defending well.
Pardi is holding on to half guard well.
Archer wants to pass the guard but Pardi is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pardi keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T1#
Archer trying to control the pace. #T2#
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Pardi has his hands clasped together around Archer's back. He's all about the action.#T3#
Pardi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've been hearing good reports from Pardi'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.
Archer is thwarting Pardi's attempts to control the position.
Pardi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Archer sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Pardi manages to get to full guard.
Pardi looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Archer looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5#
Pardi is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Archer controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T6#
Pardi trying to keep a closed guard but Archer is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pardi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Archer is one step ahead there.
Archer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T7#
Archer is stalling in the full guard.
Pardi pulls Archer in close to prevent any damage. #T8#
Archer is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Pardi pulls Archer in close to his closed guard and prevents Archer from doing any damage or advancing position.
Archer looking to pass the guard.
Pardi trying to keep a closed guard but Archer is proving a slippery customer.
#T9#
Archer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pardi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pardi pulls Archer in close to prevent any damage.
Archer slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Pardi (0) vs (5) Archer#T10#
Pardi is trying to control Archer's posture but Archer avoids it.
Archer just content to control the position.
Archer working away.#T11#
Archer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pardi keeps working.
Pardi wants to control but Archer postures up.
Archer trying to control the position but Pardi is working away.
Pardi prevents Archer from moving into mount.
Pardi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Archer passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Pardi! Score +2 for reaching mount: Pardi (0) vs (7) Archer#T12#
Archer content just to control the position here.
Pardi tries to reverse the position but Archer maintains control.
Archer seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Pardi is holding on tight.
Archer is still trying to improve position.
Pardi is looking to get to half guard.#T13#
Archer trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Pardi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Archer tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Pardi wants to control but Archer is having none of it.#T14#
Pardi holds on, trying desperately to control.
Archer controlling his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pardi is trying to escape the mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Archer wins on points by 7 to 0.
Jonathan Archer thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Kristof Pardi had this to say: 'That was intense. REALLY intense. Well, not really intense. But pretty intense (https://youtu.be/OhbPPy4TuYI)'. |
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Event:
HC GRAP 16
Date: Apr 04, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 8 losses; Emil Gustafsson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Ruslan Danilov!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Micheangelo Fripello and Jeff Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Gustafsson wants to clinch.
Danilov is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Gustafsson tries to clinch there but Danilov circles away.
#CL#
Gustafsson rushes Danilov and presses him up against the cage.
Gustafsson tries to score a body lock takedown but Danilov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Danilov has Gustafsson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gustafsson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustafsson is working for takedown but Danilov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Gustafsson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Emil Gustafsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gustafsson is trying to pull guard but Danilov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Gustafsson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Danilov is defending well.#T1##TD#
Gustafsson lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gustafsson (2) vs (0) Danilov
Gustafsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Danilov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gustafsson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Danilov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gustafsson is aware though and is defending well.
Danilov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gustafsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Danilov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Danilov is looking for a triangle here but Gustafsson uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gustafsson (5) vs (0) Danilov
Danilov is not content to let Gustafsson control the position. #T2##SUB#
Gustafsson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Danilov tries to bench press Gustafsson off him but Gustafsson keeps the position.
Gustafsson advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Gustafsson (7) vs (0) Danilov
Gustafsson has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Gustafsson looking to control and managing it successfully. #T3#
Gustafsson trying to control but Danilov is having none of it. #SUB#
Gustafsson working for a guillotine from mount but Danilov is in no mood to give up.
Gustafsson wants to take Danilov's back but he can't do it this time.
Gustafsson looking to control but Danilov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Gustafsson goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Danilov is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gustafsson (7) vs (2) Danilov#T4##SUB2#
Danilov drops back looking for a leg! Gustafsson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gustafsson manages to kick Danilov off! Danilov jumps back into Gustafsson's guard. #SUB#
Gustafsson looking for a guillotine here but Danilov defends easily.
#SUB#
Gustafsson looking for a guillotine here but Danilov defends easily.
#SUB#
Gustafsson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Danilov tries to free his leg and advance position but Gustafsson is retaining full guard. #T5##SUB2#
Danilov drops back looking for a leg! Gustafsson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gustafsson manages to kick Danilov off! Danilov jumps back into Gustafsson's guard. #SUB2#
Danilov drops back looking for a leg! Gustafsson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gustafsson manages to kick Danilov off! Danilov jumps back into Gustafsson's guard.
Gustafsson trying to keep a closed guard but Danilov is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Danilov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gustafsson keeping full guard, as Danilov tries to pass. #SUB2#
Danilov 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. #T6##SUB2#
Danilov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Danilov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gustafsson is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Danilov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Danilov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gustafsson is controlling Danilov's posture.#SUB#
Gustafsson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Danilov is aware though and is defending well.
Danilov postures up.
#T7##SUB2#
Danilov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Danilov 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.
Danilov wants to pass the guard but Gustafsson is keeping the position.
Gustafsson controlling Danilov's posture. #SUB2#
Danilov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Danilov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Danilov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Danilov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Gustafsson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Danilov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gustafsson looking to control.
#T8##SUB2#
Danilov drops back looking for a leg! Gustafsson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gustafsson manages to kick Danilov off! Danilov jumps back into Gustafsson's guard. #SUB#
Gustafsson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Danilov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Danilov drops back looking for a leg! Gustafsson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gustafsson manages to kick Danilov off! Danilov jumps back into Gustafsson's guard.
Gustafsson working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Gustafsson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T9#
Gustafsson working a defensive guard here.
Gustafsson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB2#
Danilov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Danilov drops back looking for a leg! Gustafsson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gustafsson manages to kick Danilov off! Danilov jumps back into Gustafsson's guard.
Gustafsson working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Gustafsson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Danilov is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Gustafsson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Danilov 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. #T10#
Gustafsson has his hands on Danilov's head, controlling the position. #SUB#
Gustafsson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Danilov is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Danilov 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#
Danilov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Gustafsson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Gustafsson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Danilov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Danilov tries to free his leg and advance position but Gustafsson is retaining full guard. #T11#
Danilov stands and throws Gustafsson's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gustafsson (7) vs (5) Danilov#SUB2#
Danilov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gustafsson tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Danilov goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Gustafsson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Danilov's guard! Nice work there by Gustafsson! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gustafsson (9) vs (5) Danilov
Gustafsson slips nicely into half guard.
Gustafsson prevents Danilov from improving his position.#T12##SUB#
Gustafsson in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Danilov tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Gustafsson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Emil Gustafsson!
Our winner, Emil Gustafsson, 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:
HC KT 7
Date: Mar 28, 2024 |
#R1#
Jab from Veglin.#CUT#It looks like Akeen Coker has been cut.
Coker misses with a head kick.
Sloppy strikes from Coker. Those never looked like landing.
Coker with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Veglin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#ROC#Coker is rocked!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Veglin engages and cracks Coker with a massive lead left hook - Coker tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Veglin is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Colestein Veglin!
Colestein Veglin made sure to mention his sponsor, Hawaii Nutrition in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
HC GRAP 15
Date: Mar 28, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 7 losses; Emil Gustafsson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Yaroslav Amosov!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Josh West and Colin Fray.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gustafsson. #CL2#
Amosov clinches up with Gustafsson and pushes him back against the cage.
Amosov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gustafsson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gustafsson shoots in for a takedown but Amosov shows good takedown defense. #CL#
Gustafsson clinches up with Amosov and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Gustafsson tightens his grip and picks Amosov up, before dumping him to the ground. Amosov manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gustafsson (2) vs (0) Amosov
Amosov keeping moving, preventing Gustafsson from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Amosov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gustafsson manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gustafsson (2) vs (2) Amosov
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustafsson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB#
Gustafsson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T1##SUB#
Gustafsson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Amosov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gustafsson looking to control.
Gustafsson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T2#
Gustafsson is trying to keep Amosov in close.
#SUB#
Gustafsson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gustafsson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gustafsson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T3##SUB#
Gustafsson working for submissions but it's allowed Amosov to get to half guard.
Amosov stalling. #T4##SUB#
Gustafsson looking for submissions off his back.
Amosov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Gustafsson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Amosov passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gustafsson (2) vs (5) Amosov
Gustafsson is desperately trying to improve his position but Amosov has a good base and remains in mount.#T5#
Gustafsson is working hard here to advance position.
Gustafsson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Gustafsson has a hand on Amosov's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Amosov takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Gustafsson (2) vs (8) Amosov
Gustafsson is trying to escape the mount.
#T6#
Amosov tries to control but Gustafsson wriggling away.
Gustafsson working to try and regain half guard.
Gustafsson wants to control but Amosov is having none of it.
Gustafsson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T7#
Gustafsson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gustafsson is looking to improve his position but Amosov isn't that keen on the idea.
Gustafsson is squirming around, avoiding Amosov's attempts to control the action.
Gustafsson tries to hold on but Amosov pushes him away. #T8#
Amosov 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.
Gustafsson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gustafsson wants to control but Amosov is having none of it.
Gustafsson is looking to improve his position but Amosov isn't that keen on the idea.#T9#
Gustafsson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Amosov controlling from mount.
Gustafsson tries to hold on but Amosov pushes him away. #T10#
Gustafsson is desperately trying to improve his position but Amosov has a good base and remains in mount.
Gustafsson is squirming around, avoiding Amosov's attempts to control the action.
Gustafsson is looking to get to half guard.
Amosov controlling from mount.
Gustafsson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T11#
Gustafsson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gustafsson is trying to escape the mount.
Gustafsson manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Gustafsson moves into full guard.
#T12##SUB#
Amosov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Amosov trying to control the position from guard on top but Gustafsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Gustafsson working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Amosov has passed into half guard!
Gustafsson wants to control the action here but instead Amosov manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gustafsson (2) vs (11) Amosov#T13#
Gustafsson tries to hold on but Amosov pushes him away.
Amosov looking to control but Gustafsson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gustafsson wants to control but Amosov is having none of it.
Amosov looking to control and managing it successfully. #T14#
Amosov is continuing to stall.
Gustafsson is working to get back to half guard.
Gustafsson tries to lock up and control but Amosov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Amosov looking to control but Gustafsson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Amosov wins on points by 11 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Yaroslav Amosov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
HC GRAP 14
Date: Mar 18, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 15 losses; Elazar Shalit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Jonathan Archer!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Ryoma Takatsuka and Josh West.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Archer closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Archer tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Shalit smiles and moves away.
Archer tries to clinch but Shalit moves out of range. #CL2#
Archer gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Archer tries to pull guard but Shalit forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Shalit 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.
Archer is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Shalit pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Elazar Shalit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonathan Archer.
Shalit fails to pull guard.
Shalit tries to pull guard but Archer holds him up against the cage and eventually Shalit drops back down to his feet.
Archer tries to pull guard but Shalit won't allow it.
Archer jumps guard but Shalit stands there with Archer around his waist. Archer gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Shalit tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Shalit is trying to pull guard but Archer has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Archer jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Shalit walks away with a smile on his face. Archer gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Archer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Shalit prevents a takedown attempt there.
Shalit is pressed up against the cage. Archer has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Shalit down to the mat. Shalit avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Archer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shalit manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Archer moves into the clinch successfully.
#T1#
Archer is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Shalit is defending well.
Archer changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Shalit fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#TD#
Shalit shoots in and gets a takedown into Archer's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Shalit (2) vs (0) Archer
Shalit stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Archer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Archer is pulling down on Shalit's head to control his posture.
Shalit looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Shalit trying to control the position from guard on top but Archer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shalit stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Archer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shalit trying to move into half guard but instead Archer has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shalit (2) vs (2) Archer
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Archer wants to pass the guard but Shalit is keeping the position.#T3#
Archer keeps trying to improve his position.
Archer engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Shalit pulls Archer in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
Shalit lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shalit (4) vs (2) Archer
Shalit pushes down on Archer's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Shalit is pressing down on Archer's thigh, looking to free his foot. Archer is holding on for now. #T5#
Shalit wants to control but Archer is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Shalit is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Shalit is looking to advance position but Archer won't allow it. #T6##SUB#
Shalit is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Shalit trying to pass the guard but Archer defending well.
Archer is looking to improve his position.
Archer is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Shalit's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Shalit's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Shalit (4) vs (6) Archer#T7#
Archer not allowing Shalit to control his hands.
Archer controlling well, preventing Shalit from escaping the position.
Shalit rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Shalit might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Shalit tries to roll over but Archer keeps him under control.#T8#
Shalit trying to hold on to Archer's head to control him but Archer postures up.
Archer with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Shalit wants to control but Archer is keeping busy.
#T9#
Shalit is trying to get back to full guard.
Shalit manages to get to full guard.
Shalit tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T10#
Shalit is working hard here to advance position.
Shalit is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Shalit seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Shalit is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T11#
Shalit looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Shalit working a defensive guard but Archer passes into half guard.
Archer wants to free his trapped foot but Shalit is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Shalit wants to control but Archer is keeping busy.
#T12#
Shalit slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Shalit is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Shalit has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Archer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Shalit keeping moving, preventing Archer from controlling successfully. #T13##SUB#
Shalit working for a triangle but Archer defends it easily.
Shalit looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Archer tries to free his leg and advance position but Shalit is retaining full guard. #T14#
Shalit wants to sweep here but Archer controlling him for the moment.
Shalit pulls Archer in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Shalit throws his legs up looking for a submission but Archer uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Shalit (4) vs (9) Archer
And that's the end of the fight!
Archer wins on points by 9 to 4.
A relieved looking Jonathan Archer 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 298 Williams vs Yasha
Date: Mar 03, 2024 |
#R1#
Sakala staying out of range there.
Sakala ducks under a wild hook from Van ThĂĽringen.
Sakala misses with an uppercut. Van ThĂĽringen saw that one coming.
Nice defenses there by Sakala.
Sakala drops his hands momentarily and Van ThĂĽringen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Van ThĂĽringen throws a hook to the side of Sakala's head but Sakala sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Van ThĂĽringen misses with an uppercut.
Van ThĂĽringen throws a big shot that misses.
Sakala throws a fast counter high kick but Van ThĂĽringen manages to duck under it in time.
Van ThĂĽringen moves out of range of the strikes.
Sakala listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sakala misses with a body kick.
Sakala takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Van ThĂĽringen thows a left - swing and a miss!
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sakala! But no joy.
Van ThĂĽringen throws a jab when Sakala was well out of range.
Sakala replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Van ThĂĽringen blocks it well.
Sakala uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Van ThĂĽringen.
Van ThĂĽringen throws a hook to the side of Sakala's head but Sakala sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Van ThĂĽringen lands with an uppercut that bounces Sakala off the cage and back into range.
Sakala scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice defenses there by Sakala.#T1#
Sakala uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Van ThĂĽringen.
Sakala throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sakala tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van ThĂĽringen was well out of range. Poor timing from Sakala.
Sakala keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Van ThĂĽringen.
Sakala throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Van ThĂĽringen misses with a left hand
and Sakala counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Sakala misses with a hook.
Van ThĂĽringen lands a nice shot that snaps Sakala's head back.
A big right from Van ThĂĽringen misses.
Balthasar Van ThĂĽringen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sakala throws out a loose jab but Van ThĂĽringen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sakala uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Van ThĂĽringen.
Sakala ducks under a wild hook from Van ThĂĽringen.
Van ThĂĽringen with a hook.
Sakala misses with a hook.
Sakala slips a jab from Van ThĂĽringen.
Van ThĂĽringen loads up on a big right hand but Sakala slips the punch.
Sakala looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Van ThĂĽringen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sakala. #T2#
Van ThĂĽringen throws a jab when Sakala was well out of range.
Van ThĂĽringen throws a big shot that misses.
Van ThĂĽringen loads up on a big right hand but Sakala slips the punch.
Sakala avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sakala works the jab nicely.#CUT2#It looks like Balthasar Van ThĂĽringen has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sakala misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sakala throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A jab from Van ThĂĽringen finds it's way through Sakala's defenses.
Van ThĂĽringen throws a hook but Sakala blocks it.
Van ThĂĽringen throws an overhand right that lands on Sakala's shoulder, as Sakala tries to avoid the shot.
Sakala staying out of range there.
Van ThĂĽringen throws out a loose jab but Sakala uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sakala blocks a jab.
A little jabbing left from Sakala on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sakala blocks a jab.
Van ThĂĽringen throws the left hand but Sakala avoids the punch easily.
Sakala is trying to counter with his kicks.
Sakala throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Van ThĂĽringen throwing a counter right hand but Sakala manages to avoid it.
Van ThĂĽringen is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Van ThĂĽringen slips under a jab.#T3#
Van ThĂĽringen loads up on a big right hand but Sakala slips the punch.
Van ThĂĽringen throws a big shot that misses.
Sakala is looking to land body kicks.
Van ThĂĽringen looks to land a right hand but Sakala moved out of range.
Sakala slips a jab from Van ThĂĽringen.
Sakala appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Van ThĂĽringen misses with an uppercut. Sakala saw that one coming.
Sakala looks to score with a jab to the body but Van ThĂĽringen is just out of range.
Van ThĂĽringen throws a lazy right hand but Sakala sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice defenses there by Sakala.
Sakala slips under a jab.
Van ThĂĽringen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sakala is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Van ThĂĽringen loads up on a big right hand but Sakala slips the punch.
Sakala throws a counter combo.
Sakala just misses with a punch to the body.
Sakala blocks a jab.
Sakala scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Van ThĂĽringen cracks Sakala with a good jab.#T4#
Van ThĂĽringen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sakala thuds his right hand into Van ThĂĽringen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van ThĂĽringen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sakala looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Van ThĂĽringen is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Van ThĂĽringen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sakala counters with a body kick that stops Van ThĂĽringen in his tracks momentarily.
A punch lands to the side of Sakala 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sakala is looking to clinch.
Sakala throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Van ThĂĽringen throws a big shot that misses.
The fighters circling - Van ThĂĽringen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sakala blocks a jab.
A swing and a miss from Sakala.
Sakala keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Van ThĂĽringen.
Sakala takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Van ThĂĽringen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sakala.
Sakala slips under a jab.
Sakala lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sakala thuds his right hand into Van ThĂĽringen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Balthasar Van ThĂĽringen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Balthasar Van ThĂĽringen's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
A jab from Van ThĂĽringen misses.
Van ThĂĽringen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sakala misses with a wild body shot.
Sakala misses the jab.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Sakala - that will leave a mark!
A big right from Sakala misses.
Van ThĂĽringen misses with a right hand
and Sakala cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sakala delivers a nice body kick.
Sakala throws a body kick that misses.
Sakala connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Van ThĂĽringen misses with a looping left.
A slow jab from Van ThĂĽringen misses its intended target.
Sakala takes a swing at Van ThĂĽringen's ribcage but misses.
Van ThĂĽringen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sakala throws a fast counter high kick but Van ThĂĽringen manages to duck under it in time.
Sakala uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Van ThĂĽringen.
Sakala throws a good cross that connects.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sakala ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Sakala lands a nice looking kick to the body. Van ThĂĽringen takes a step back to recover.
Nice defenses there by Sakala.
Van ThĂĽringen throws a shot from downtown. Sakala moves away and avoids it.
Van ThĂĽringen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sakala. Sakala circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice uppercut there from Van ThĂĽringen.
Van ThĂĽringen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd cheers as Sakala lands an impressive looking overhand right. Van ThĂĽringen doesn't seem phased though.
Sakala lands the left hand.
Van ThĂĽringen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#KD2#
Sakala lands a big head kick that sends Van ThĂĽringen tumbling to the mat! Sakala takes a step backwards and waves Van ThĂĽringen back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Van ThĂĽringen is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sakala moves out of range as Van ThĂĽringen strikes.
Oh Van ThĂĽringen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Van ThĂĽringen misses with a straight right.
Sakala defending well as Van ThĂĽringen loads up on a big left hand.
Van ThĂĽringen seems to have got his legs back now.
Van ThĂĽringen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sakala sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sakala wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Van ThĂĽringen misses with an uppercut. Sakala saw that one coming.
Sakala slips a jab from Van ThĂĽringen.
Sakala is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.#T2#
Sakala misses with a body kick.
Van ThĂĽringen slips a jab from Sakala.
Van ThĂĽringen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sakala uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Van ThĂĽringen.
Sakala tries a quick counter leg kick but Van ThĂĽringen is wise to it.
Nice straight punches there by Van ThĂĽringen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Van ThĂĽringen.
Sakala slips under a jab from Van ThĂĽringen.
Sakala is trying to counter with his kicks.
Van ThĂĽringen looks to land a right hand but Sakala moved out of range.
Van ThĂĽringen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sakala uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Van ThĂĽringen.
Van ThĂĽringen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sakala.
Van ThĂĽringen throws a hook to the side of Sakala's head but Sakala sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sakala blocks a jab.
Yannick Sakala seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab from Van ThĂĽringen misses.
Sakala replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Van ThĂĽringen blocks it well.
Sakala's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Van ThĂĽringen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sakala scrambles back to his feet.
Sakala tries to land a front kick but Van ThĂĽringen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sakala throws a jab when Van ThĂĽringen was well out of range.#T3#
Sakala waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Van ThĂĽringen.
Van ThĂĽringen lands the left hand.
Van ThĂĽringen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sakala.
Van ThĂĽringen throws a hook but Sakala blocks it.
Van ThĂĽringen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Van ThĂĽringen throws a big shot that misses.
Sakala throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Van ThĂĽringen throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Sakala to counter with a crisp jab.
Sakala waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Van ThĂĽringen.
Van ThĂĽringen throws out a powerful jab.
Sakala throws a head kick but Van ThĂĽringen moves out of range.
Van ThĂĽringen misses with a straight left.
Sakala blocks a jab.
Sakala throws a body punch but Van ThĂĽringen moves out of range.
Van ThĂĽringen throws a hook to the side of Sakala's head but Sakala sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Van ThĂĽringen throws a hook to the side of Sakala's head but Sakala sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T4#
Van ThĂĽringen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sakala.
Sakala misses with a hook. Van ThĂĽringen ducked under it nicely.
Van ThĂĽringen throws a looping overhand right but Sakala ducks down to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sakala throws a half hearted mid kick.
Van ThĂĽringen misses the jab.
Sakala staying out of range there.
Sakala tries to land a front kick but Van ThĂĽringen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A telegraphed right hand from Van ThĂĽringen misses the target.
Sakala looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Van ThĂĽringen lands a glancing blow to the side of Sakala's head.
Van ThĂĽringen throws a lazy right hand but Sakala sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A nice side step and Sakala releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Van ThĂĽringen blocks the body kick.
Van ThĂĽringen avoids a kick to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van ThĂĽringen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sakala.
Sakala steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Van ThĂĽringen misses the jab.
Van ThĂĽringen scores with a jab.
Sakala ducks under a wild hook from Van ThĂĽringen.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yannick Sakala showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Balthasar Van ThĂĽringen'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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Van ThĂĽringen throws a hook but Sakala avoids it easily.
Sakala throws the kick towards the body but Van ThĂĽringen avoids it.
Van ThĂĽringen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Van ThĂĽringen misses the jab.
Sakala jabs Van ThĂĽringen right on the nose. Van ThĂĽringen blinks but takes it well.
Van ThĂĽringen throws a hook but Sakala blocks it.
Van ThĂĽringen moves out of range of the body kick.
Van ThĂĽringen misses with an uppercut
and Sakala connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Sakala - that will leave a mark!
Sakala is looking to land body kicks.
Van ThĂĽringen misses with a straight right.
Sakala cracks Van ThĂĽringen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van ThĂĽringen throws a lazy right hand but Sakala sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Van ThĂĽringen throws the left hand but Sakala avoids the punch easily.
Van ThĂĽringen cracks Sakala with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Van ThĂĽringen throws a hook but Sakala avoids it easily.
Van ThĂĽringen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van ThĂĽringen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sakala sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Sakala misses with an uppercut.
Van ThĂĽringen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Van ThĂĽringen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Van ThĂĽringen slips under a jab.
Sakala defending well as Van ThĂĽringen loads up on a big left hand.
Sakala bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Van ThĂĽringen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sakala moves away from the strike by Van ThĂĽringen.
Van ThĂĽringen throws a jab but it's blocked by Sakala.
Sakala follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Sakala lands with a right hand.
Van ThĂĽringen throws a hook but Sakala blocks it.
Sakala doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sakala misses with a hook.
Van ThĂĽringen throws a lazy right hand but Sakala sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sakala swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Van ThĂĽringen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A cross from Sakala lands.
Van ThĂĽringen pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2#
A slow jab from Van ThĂĽringen misses its intended target.
Sakala waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Van ThĂĽringen.
Van ThĂĽringen walks forward, straight into a front kick from Sakala.
Van ThĂĽringen throws a looping overhand right but Sakala ducks down to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van ThĂĽringen throws a lazy right hand but Sakala sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Van ThĂĽringen misses with a looping right.
Sakala is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Sakala staying out of range there.
Sakala with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Van ThĂĽringen throws a lazy uppercut
and Sakala connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A swing and a miss from Van ThĂĽringen.
Van ThĂĽringen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sakala misses with a double jab.
Van ThĂĽringen throwing a counter right hand but Sakala manages to avoid it.
Van ThĂĽringen misses with a left hand #KD2#
and Sakala counters with a nice right hand that sends Van ThĂĽringen toppling to the canvas! Van ThĂĽringen scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Sakala finish him?!
Van ThĂĽringen throws an off balance right hand
and Sakala counters with a right hand to the body.
Van ThĂĽringen steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Sakala. That one must have hurt.
Sakala closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Van ThĂĽringen! Sakala dives in looking to finish! Van ThĂĽringen is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yannick Sakala!
Yannick Sakala opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see. |
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Event:
HC KT 6
Date: Feb 29, 2024 |
#R1#
Archer misses with a body shot
enabling Axelsen to counter with a crisp jab.
Archer misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Axelsen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Archer throws out a powerful jab.
Archer ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Archer misses with a shot to the body
enabling Axelsen to counter with a crisp jab.
Archer swings away with a body shot that misses
and Axelsen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Archer swings away with a body shot that misses
and Axelsen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Archer wants to clinch but Axelsen slips to the side
and Axelsen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Archer misses with a hook to the body
and Axelsen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Archer closes the distance looking to clinch
and Axelsen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A shot to the body from Archer misses
and Axelsen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Archer misses the body punch
enabling Axelsen to counter with a crisp jab.
Archer misses with a body shot
enabling Axelsen to counter with a crisp jab.
Axelsen is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Archer had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Archer digs a good body shot into Axelsen's ribs.
Jonathan Archer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Archer moves into the clinch.
Archer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Archer misses with some punches.
Axelsen blocks an uppercut.
Axelsen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Archer is trying to stall.
Archer blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Archer misses with a body punch.
#T2#
Axelsen blocking some punches.
Archer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Archer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Axelsens head.
Archer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Archer scores with a shot to the side of Axelsen's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Archer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Archer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Axelsen blocks an uppercut.
Archer misses with the head strike.
Archer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Archer misses with a hook from the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Axelsen prevents a body shot from Archer. #T3#
Axelsen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Archer is defending well for now.
Archer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Archer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Axelsen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Archer avoids it.
Axelsen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Archer throws a head punch that misses.
Axelsen working Archer over with knees to the body.
Archer throws a punch but it's blocked by Axelsen.
Axelsen putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Archer in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Archer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Axelsen blocking some punches.
Archer misses with some punches.
#T4#
Archer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Archer lands a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Archer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Archer lands a hook that snaps the head of Axelsen backwards.
Archer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Archer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Archer is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Axelsen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Archer is defending well for now.
Archer is looking to control Axelsen's arms but Axelsen gets an underhook and turns him. Now Archer has his back to the ropes.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Axelsen obliges.
Axelsen putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Archer in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Archer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
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 Jonathan Archer will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Archer misses with a left hand
enabling Axelsen to counter with a crisp jab.
Archer throws a sloppy body shot
and Axelsen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Archer misses the body punch
letting Axelsen counter with a right hand.
Archer swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Axelsen counters with a stiff right hand.
Archer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Archer misses the body punch
and Axelsen counters with a stiff right hand.
Archer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Archer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Archer swings away with a body shot that misses
and Axelsen counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Archer moves into the clinch successfully.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Archer.
Archer swings wildly with an uppercut but Axelsen uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Axelsen.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Archer. #T1#
Axelsen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Archer avoids it.
Axelsen prevents a body shot from Archer.
Archer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Archer tries to work over Axelsen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Axelsen landing knees to the body.
Axelsen landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Archer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Axelsen's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Axelsen.
Axelsen blocks an uppercut.
Archer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Axelsen trying to land knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Axelsen.
Jonathan Archer has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Axelsen blocking some punches.
#T2#
Axelsen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Archer is defending well for now.
Archer misses with a punch on the inside.
Archer misses with the head strike.
Archer lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Archer on the inside.
Archer misses with a punch on the inside.
The referee calls for Archer to work.
Archer throws a head punch that misses.
Archer blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Archer tries to throw a body punch but Axelsen avoids it by throwing Archer back against the ropes.
Axelsen using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Archer scores with a shot to the side of Axelsen's head. #T3#
Archer misses with a punch on the inside.
Archer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Archer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Axelsen landing knees to the body.
Axelsen tries to land knees in the clinch but Archer avoids the damage to the body.
Archer lands an uppercut.
Archer swings wildly with an uppercut but Axelsen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Axelsen lands a good knee to the midsection. Archer won't want to take too many of those.
Archer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Archer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Axelsen blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Axelsen. #T4#
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Axelsen has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Archer seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Axelsen can turn it around.
Archer misses with a punch on the inside.
Archer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Archer misses with the head strike.
Archer misses with some punches.
Axelsen landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Axelsen utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Archer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Axelsen blocks a body shot from Archer.
Axelsen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Archer is defending well for now.
Axelsen unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Archer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Toke Axelsen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Archer throws a shot to the body.
Archer misses with a body punch
and Axelsen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Archer throws a lazy uppercut
and Archer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Archer misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Axelsen counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice uppercut lands for Archer. That snapped Axelsen's head back.
Archer is looking to wear down Axelsen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#CL#
Archer moves into the clinch successfully.
Archer misses with the head strike.
Archer working aggressively here.
Archer misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Archer is trying to maintain a safe position but Axelsen gets an underhook and turns Archer into the ropes.
Axelsen putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Archer in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Archer.
Archer tries a body shot but Axelsen blocks it.
#T1#
Archer digs a right hand into Axelsen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Axelsen's gas tank.
Archer misses with a punch to the body.
Axelsen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Archer avoids it.
Archer taking a breather.
Axelsen blocks an uppercut.
Axelsen blocking some punches.
Axelsen lands a knee to the body.
Archer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Archer misses with some punches.
Archer is working Axelsen over against the ropes.
Archer can't find room to land a body shot as Axelsen controls the action.
#T2#
Archer lands a hook to the side of the head.
Archer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Axelsen crunches a lovely knee into Archer's ribcage.
Archer throws a head punch that misses.
Archer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Axelsen unloads a knee to the mid-section. Archer lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Archer misses with the head strike.
Archer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Archer lands a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Archer.
Nice body punch from Archer.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Archer. #T3#
Archer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Archer can't find room to land a body shot as Axelsen controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Archer.
Archer throws a punch but it's blocked by Axelsen.
Archer looking to slow down the pace here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Archer.
A head punch on the inside from Archer fails to land.
Axelsen unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Archer presses Axelsen against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Archer looking to slow down the pace here.
Archer managing to block the knees to the body from Axelsen.
#T4#
Archer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Axelsen.
Archer working aggressively here.
Archer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Axelsen using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Archer has a couple of punches blocked by Axelsen.
Axelsen landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Axelsen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Archer.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Axelsen.
Axelsen tries to land knees in the clinch but Archer avoids the damage to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Jonathan Archer did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Archer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Archer misses the body punch
and Axelsen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Archer misses with a hook to the body
letting Axelsen counter with a right hand.
Archer misses with a shot to the body
and Axelsen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Archer misses with a body shot
and Archer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Archer misses with a body shot
and Axelsen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Archer throws a sloppy body shot
and Axelsen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Archer misses with a left hand
enabling Axelsen to counter with a crisp jab.
Archer misses with a shot to the body
and Axelsen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Archer misses with a hook to the body
and Archer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Archer swings widly with a right hand
and Archer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Archer misses with a right hand
and Axelsen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Archer looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Archer scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T1#
Archer swings widly with a right hand
letting Axelsen counter with a right hand.
Archer throws a sloppy body shot
and Axelsen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Archer misses with an uppercut
and Axelsen counters with a stiff right hand.
Axelsen might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Archer misses with a right hand
and Axelsen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Archer looks to clinch
and Axelsen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A shot to the body from Archer misses
and Axelsen counters with a straight right hand.
Toke Axelsen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Archer throws a sloppy body shot
and Axelsen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Archer misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Axelsen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Archer misses with a body shot
and Axelsen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Archer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Axelsen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Archer tries to clinch but Axelsen moves away
and Axelsen counters with a straight right hand.
A shot to the body from Archer misses
and Axelsen counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Archer swings widly with a right hand
and Axelsen counters with a straight right hand.
Archer comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Archer swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Axelsen counters with a stiff right hand.
Archer misses with a body punch
and Axelsen counters with a straight right hand.
Archer throws a predictable looking body shot
and Axelsen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Archer swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Archer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Archer swings widly with a right hand
letting Axelsen counter with a right hand.
Archer misses with a body punch
and Axelsen counters with a nice uppercut.
Archer throws an off balance right hand
and Axelsen counters with a stiff right hand.
Archer misses with a body shot
and Axelsen counters with a nice uppercut.
Archer misses with a jab to the body
and Axelsen counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Archer misses with a left hand
enabling Axelsen to counter with a crisp jab.
Archer throws a poor cross that misses
and Axelsen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Archer misses with a shot to the body
enabling Axelsen to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC2#Archer is rocked!
Axelsen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Archer misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Axelsen counters with a nice uppercut.
Oh Archer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Archer misses with a body shot
enabling Axelsen to counter with a crisp jab.
Archer seems to have got his legs back now.
Archer closes the distance but Axelsen moves to the side
and Axelsen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Archer tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Axelsen to counter with a crisp jab.
Archer swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Axelsen counters with a nice uppercut.
Archer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Axelsen counters with a stiff right hand.
Archer connects with a body shot.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Archer misses with a body shot
and Axelsen counters with a nice uppercut.
Archer misses with a body shot
and Archer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Archer misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Axelsen counters with a straight right hand.
Archer misses with a jab to the body
letting Axelsen counter with a right hand.
Archer misses with a hook to the body
and Archer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Archer misses with a shot to the body
and Axelsen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Archer throws a poor cross that misses
and Axelsen counters with a nice uppercut.
Archer looks to clinch
and Axelsen counters with a stiff right hand.
Archer throws a sloppy body shot
and Archer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Axelsen circles away from the clinch attempt
and Axelsen counters with a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Toke Axelsen dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Archer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R5#
Archer misses with a body punch
and Axelsen counters with a nice uppercut.
Archer throws an off balance right hand
and Axelsen counters with a nice uppercut.
Archer misses the body punch
and Axelsen counters with a straight right hand.
Archer misses with a body shot
and Axelsen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Archer misses with a shot to the body
and Axelsen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Archer digs a good body shot into Axelsen's ribs.
Archer throws a right hand that misses
and Axelsen counters with a stiff right hand.
Archer misses the body punch
enabling Axelsen to counter with a crisp jab.
Archer throws a predictable looking body shot
and Axelsen counters with a straight right hand.
Archer throws a poor cross that misses
and Axelsen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Archer swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Axelsen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Archer throws a lazy uppercut
and Axelsen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Archer tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Axelsen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Archer misses with a right hand
and Axelsen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Archer throws a poor cross that misses
and Axelsen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Archer misses with a hook
and Axelsen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Archer swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Axelsen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Archer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Axelsen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Archer swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Axelsen counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Archer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Axelsen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Archer closes the distance looking to clinch
and Axelsen counters with a nice uppercut.
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!
Archer misses with a body punch
enabling Axelsen to counter with a crisp jab.
Archer misses with a jab to the body
and Axelsen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Archer misses with a jab to the body
and Axelsen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Toke Axelsen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Archer tries to clinch but Axelsen moves away
and Axelsen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Archer throws a sloppy body shot
letting Axelsen counter with a right hand.
Archer swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Axelsen counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Archer misses with a shot to the body
and Archer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Archer misses with a body shot
and Axelsen counters with a straight right hand.
Archer misses with a jab to the body
and Axelsen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Archer misses with a hook to the body
and Archer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Archer misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Axelsen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jonathan Archer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Archer misses with an uppercut
and Axelsen counters with a stiff right hand.
Archer wants to clinch but Axelsen slips to the side
and Axelsen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Archer misses the body punch
and Axelsen counters with a nice uppercut.
Archer cracks Axelsen with an open hand slap.
Archer throws a lazy uppercut
and Axelsen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Archer jabs Axelsen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Archer misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Axelsen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Archer cracks Axelsen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Archer tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Axelsen to counter with a crisp jab.
Archer swings away with a body shot that misses
and Axelsen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A shot to the body from Archer misses
and Axelsen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Archer misses with a hook to the body
and Axelsen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Archer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Archer scores with a shot to the side of Axelsen's head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Axelsen.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toke Axelsen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Axelsen 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 46:48
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 46:48
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 46:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toke Axelsen!
Toke Axelsen is the new middleweight champion!
Toke Axelsen 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. |
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Event:
HC KT 6
Date: Feb 29, 2024 |
#R1#
Veglin tries to clinch up but Saunders circles away and keeps his distance.
Saunders is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Saunders takes a swing at Veglin's ribcage but misses.
Saunders throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL2#
Saunders rushes Veglin and presses him up against the ropes.#BC2#
Saunders breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Good shot there by Veglin.#CL2#
Saunders gets a clinch.
We've been informed that Saunders 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.#BC2#
Saunders manages to break the clinch.
Veglin throws a lazy body kick
and Veglin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saunders fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#CL2#
Saunders gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Saunders avoids the elbow strike from Veglin, against the ropes.
Veglin tries to throw a body punch but Saunders avoids it by throwing Veglin back against the ropes. #T1#
Saunders lands an elbow that stopped Veglin in his tracks for a moment.
Saunders lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
Saunders escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Saunders throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Veglin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saunders manages to avoid it.
Veglin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Saunders.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saunders. Veglin does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Veglin was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Saunders.
Veglin misses with a right hand
and Saunders counters with a straight right hand.
Saunders ducks under a wild hook from Veglin.
Saunders feints and then cracks Veglin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Veglin down.
Saunders moves into range and connects with a jab.
Saunders throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Veglin. #T2#
Veglin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saunders scores with a nice right hand.
Veglin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Saunders.
Veglin jabs Saunders right on the nose. Saunders blinks but takes it well.
Veglin misses with a body shot.
Veglin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Saunders swings for the body but Veglin moves out of range.
Saunders will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Veglin appears to be looking for a big counter.
Veglin scores with a punch to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eron Saunders dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Veglin attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Colestein Veglin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Saunders swings for the body but Veglin moves out of range.
Veglin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Saunders swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#KD#
Veglin closes the distance and scores with a big combo that sends Saunders crashing to the mat! Saunders uses the ropes to get back to his feet and beat the count. The referee looks concerned but he's going to allow it to continue!
Eron Saunders seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saunders throws a leg kick but Veglin checks it. #CL2#
Saunders moves into the clinch.
Saunders has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Saunders lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A frustrated look appears on Veglin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Veglin avoids a wild elbow strike from Saunders.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Veglin as Saunders tries to tie him up.
Saunders misses with a body punch.
#BC2#
Saunders manages to break the clinch.
#T1#
Saunders throws a right and a left that Veglin avoids nicely. #KD#
Veglin staggers Saunders with a jab and knocks him down with a follow up straight! Saunders looks in trouble, will he beat the count?! The count has reached 5 and he's only back to 1 knee - it's going to be close! 6,7,8 - he's up! Just in time and the ref is going to let the fight continue!#ROC#Saunders is rocked!
Saunders digs a good hook to Veglin's body.
Saunders is still on wobbly legs! Can Veglin finish him?
Saunders has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Saunders misses with a series of wild punches.
It looked like Veglin was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Saunders.
Saunders seems to have recovered his senses.
A combination from Veglin does no damage.
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!
Saunders goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Veglin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Veglin is looking to clinch but Saunders is avoiding it.
Veglin slips a jab and a cross from Saunders.
#CL#
Veglin gets a clinch. #T2#
Saunders prevents Veglin from breaking the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Saunders.
Saunders lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #BC2#
Saunders breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Veglin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Saunders sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Saunders lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Veglin misses with a double jab
and Saunders connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Veglin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Saunders gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Saunders lands a nice elbow.
Veglin working hard to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Colestein Veglin takes the second round thanks to the knockdowns.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Saunders pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Veglin scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Saunders lands with a nice body punch.
Veglin throws a nice looking combination but Saunders bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Veglin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Saunders throws a jab when Veglin was well out of range.
Veglin dodges the punch combination from Saunders.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veglin misses with an uppercut
and Saunders counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
Saunders gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Veglin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T1#
Saunders cracks Veglin with a nice body shot.
Saunders lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Veglin backwards.
Saunders tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Veglin's elbow.
Nice elbow from Saunders.
Saunders works on Veglin's body with a couple of short punches.
Saunders stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Saunders lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Saunders throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Veglins head. #ROC2#Veglin is rocked!
Veglin trying to control the position but instead, Saunders has worked for underhooks and has pushed Veglin into the ropes.
Oh Veglin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Veglin is trying to break the clinch but Saunders has him pressed against the ropes.
Veglin seems to have got his legs back now.#BC2#
Saunders manages to break the clinch.
Veglin connects with a looping right hand.
Eron Saunders seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Veglin misses with an uppercut
#KD2#
and Saunders counters with a perfectly timed counter left hook that drops Veglin to the mat, face first! Saunders goes to the neutral corner and waits for the referee to start the count. Veglin is back to hise feet already though and looking to continue the bout! Exciting stuff!#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saunders is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Veglin.
Veglin walks straight into devastating uppercut and drops to the floor, clearly wobbled! Can he beat the count? 4,5,6,7... he's up! And he's down again! The ref steps in and calls an end to the fight! What a punch that was!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Eron Saunders!
Eron Saunders tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
HC GRAP 12
Date: Feb 27, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 6 losses; Emil Gustafsson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 31 losses; Thad Thayer!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Daniel Blasius and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Gustafsson tries to keep at a distance but Thayer has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gustafsson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Thayer just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gustafsson tries to pull guard but Thayer holds him up against the cage and eventually Gustafsson drops back down to his feet.
Gustafsson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Emil Gustafsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gustafsson tries to pull guard but Thayer won't allow it.
#TD2#
Thayer tightens his grip and picks Gustafsson up, before dumping him to the ground. Gustafsson manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gustafsson (0) vs (2) Thayer
Thayer trying to control the position from guard on top but Gustafsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gustafsson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gustafsson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Gustafsson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Thayer defends well.#SUB#
Gustafsson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T1##SUB#
Gustafsson has an active guard here but Thayer has managed to pass into half guard.
Gustafsson is looking for a sweep. Thayer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gustafsson is refusing to be controlled, as Thayer sits in half guard.
Gustafsson holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Gustafsson continues to stall.#T2##SUB2#
Thayer is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gustafsson is staying active underneath Thayer, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gustafsson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Thayer tries to free his leg and advance position but Gustafsson is retaining full guard.
Gustafsson keeping moving, preventing Thayer from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Gustafsson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gustafsson pulls Thayer in close to his closed guard and prevents Thayer from doing any damage or advancing position.#T3##SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gustafsson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Thayer defends it easily.
Gustafsson has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Gustafsson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Thayer pushes down on Gustafsson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gustafsson is looking to get back to full guard here but Thayer has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Gustafsson (0) vs (5) Thayer#T4#
Gustafsson struggling a bit here.
Gustafsson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Thayer wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gustafsson tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Thayer easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Gustafsson (0) vs (7) Thayer
Thayer trying to control but Gustafsson is having none of it.
Gustafsson tries to hold on but Thayer postures up.#T5#
Thayer trying to control but Gustafsson is having none of it.
Gustafsson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Thayer looking to control but Gustafsson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Thayer fails to take his opponent's back.
Gustafsson is squirming around, avoiding Thayer's attempts to control the action. #T6#
Gustafsson wants to control but Thayer is having none of it.
Thayer trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gustafsson regains half guard.
Thayer works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gustafsson (0) vs (10) Thayer
Gustafsson is trying to control Thayer's posture but Thayer avoids it. #T7#
Gustafsson is looking to reverse the position.
What's Gustafsson going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Gustafsson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
We've been informed that Thayer has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Gustafsson is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Thayer seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gustafsson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Thayer tries to free his leg and advance position but Gustafsson is retaining full guard. #T8#
Thayer trying to control but Gustafsson is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Gustafsson has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Thayer is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Gustafsson. Score +3 for passing guard: Gustafsson (0) vs (13) Thayer
Gustafsson can't do much from the bottom here.
Gustafsson tries to improve position but can't.
Gustafsson can't do much from the bottom here.
Gustafsson keeping his opponent close.#T9#
Gustafsson tries to bench press Thayer off him but Thayer keeps the position.
Thayer working away.
Gustafsson prevents Thayer from moving into mount.
Gustafsson is looking to reverse the position.
Gustafsson tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Thayer presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Gustafsson (0) vs (15) Thayer#T10#
Gustafsson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Thayer is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Gustafsson is surviving well by controlling Thayer's body position as best he can.
Thayer trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gustafsson wants to control but Thayer is having none of it.#SUB2#
Thayer has control of Gustafsson's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Gustafsson regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Gustafsson is looking to get to half guard.#T11#
Gustafsson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Gustafsson controlling the position well.
Gustafsson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Thayer is working away from the top position though.
Gustafsson tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Thayer has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Gustafsson (0) vs (18) Thayer#T12#
Gustafsson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Thayer wants to control the action but instead Gustafsson gets a body lock and reverses into Thayer's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gustafsson (2) vs (18) Thayer
Gustafsson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Thayer keeping moving, preventing Gustafsson from controlling successfully.
Gustafsson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T13#
Gustafsson forces his way into half guard.
Gustafsson prevents Thayer from improving his position.
Thayer wants to control but Gustafsson is keeping busy.
Thayer tries to get to full guard but Gustafsson has control of the leg.
Gustafsson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T14#
Gustafsson wants to free his trapped foot but Thayer is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gustafsson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Gustafsson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Thayer sees it coming and defends easily.
Gustafsson trying to control from Thayer's half guard. Thayer has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Gustafsson 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thayer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thayer wins on points by 18 to 2. |
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Event:
HC GRAP 11
Date: Feb 19, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Emil Gustafsson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Sambo Sam!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Shirou Masuda and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Gustafsson has closed the distance and engaged Sam in a clinch.
#TD#
Gustafsson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Sam forces his way into half guard.
Sam tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gustafsson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Gustafsson is defending against the submission attempts here by Sam.
#SUB#
Gustafsson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sam pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Sam seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sam is looking to stall here but Gustafsson recovers full guard.
Sam wants to control from the top but Gustafsson keeps moving. #T1##SUB2#
Sam thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sam pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gustafsson is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Sam 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.
Sam pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gustafsson is keeping the position for now.
Sam controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gustafsson keeping moving, preventing Sam from controlling successfully.
Gustafsson has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T2#
Sam wants to pass the guard but Gustafsson is keeping the position.
Sam wants to control from the top but Gustafsson keeps moving.
Sam stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gustafsson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sam wants to control from the top but Gustafsson keeps moving.
Sam pushes down on Gustafsson's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Gustafsson looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Sam is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T3#
Gustafsson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sam is looking to advance position but Gustafsson won't allow it.
Gustafsson is not content to let Sam control the position.
Sam wants to pass to mount but Gustafsson is defending the position.
Sam is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Gustafsson! Score +3 for passing guard: Gustafsson (0) vs (3) Sam
Gustafsson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sam can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gustafsson is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Gustafsson has left one of his arms exposed and Sam doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Gustafsson screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sambo Sam!
Sambo Sam decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
HC GRAP 10
Date: Feb 07, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Daaniel Teteny! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Emil Gustafsson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Teteny looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gustafsson is fending him off so far but Teteny persists. Nope, Gustafsson circles away and we're back to standing.#CL2#
Gustafsson takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Teteny has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Gustafsson regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Teteny (2) vs (0) Gustafsson
Teteny wants to control from the top but Gustafsson keeps moving. #SUB#
Teteny drops back looking for a leg! Gustafsson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gustafsson manages to kick Teteny off! Teteny jumps back into Gustafsson's guard.
Gustafsson trying to keep a closed guard but Teteny is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teteny stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gustafsson swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Teteny got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gustafsson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Teteny has managed to get both his arms back between Gustafsson's legs - danger averted.#T1#
Teteny wants to pass the guard but Gustafsson is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Teteny not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Teteny thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gustafsson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gustafsson has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at 4. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB2#
Gustafsson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Teteny doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Teteny manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gustafsson trying to control the position.
#T2##SUB2#
Teteny got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gustafsson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Teteny has managed to get both his arms back between Gustafsson's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Gustafsson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Teteny is aware though and is defending well.
Teteny trying to control but Gustafsson is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Gustafsson has his foot on Teteny's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Teteny works his way back into a safe position though.
Teteny passes into half guard. #SUB#
Teteny is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gustafsson has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Teteny is looking for a kimura but Gustafsson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Teteny to get the leverage. #SUB#
Teteny is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T3#
Teteny trying to control the action but Gustafsson is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Teteny is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gustafsson has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Teteny trying to work for an americana but Gustafsson has managed to regain full guard.
Teteny wants to control from the top but Gustafsson keeps moving. #T4##SUB2#
Gustafsson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Teteny can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Teteny passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Teteny (5) vs (0) Gustafsson
Gustafsson stops Teteny from passing to mount.
Gustafsson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gustafsson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Teteny is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gustafsson sees it coming and defends easily.#T5##SUB#
Teteny is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Teteny is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gustafsson manages to get to full guard.
Gustafsson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Teteny controls the pace.#T6#
Teteny tries to free his leg and advance position but Gustafsson is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Gustafsson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Teteny is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Teteny drops back looking for a leg! Gustafsson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gustafsson manages to kick Teteny off! Teteny jumps back into Gustafsson's guard.
Teteny wants to pass the guard but Gustafsson is keeping the position.#SUB#
Teteny drops back looking for a leg! Gustafsson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gustafsson manages to kick Teteny off! Teteny jumps back into Gustafsson's guard. #T7##SUB#
Teteny thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gustafsson is trying to control the position but Teteny postures up. #SUB2#
Gustafsson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Teteny defends it easily.
Teteny trying to control the position from guard on top but Gustafsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gustafsson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T8#
Gustafsson keeping moving, preventing Teteny from controlling successfully.
Gustafsson trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Gustafsson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Teteny can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Teteny wants to control from the top but Gustafsson keeps moving.
Teteny is really struggling to control Gustafsson but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T9#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gustafsson holds on and takes a little breather.
Gustafsson is trying to control the position but Teteny postures up.
Teteny pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gustafsson is keeping the position for now.
Gustafsson trying to control the position.
Teteny controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gustafsson keeping moving, preventing Teteny from controlling successfully. #T10##SUB2#
Gustafsson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Teteny gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Teteny is pushing down on Gustafsson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gustafsson is fighting to maintain full guard but Teteny has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Teteny wants to work for an arm triangle but Gustafsson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Teteny is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gustafsson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Teteny.
Gustafsson wants to control but Teteny is keeping busy.
#T11#
Teteny is trying to control. Gustafsson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gustafsson tries to get to full guard but Teteny has control of the leg.
Gustafsson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gustafsson.
Teteny wants to control from the top but Gustafsson keeps moving.
Gustafsson working a defensive guard but Teteny manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Teteny (8) vs (0) Gustafsson#SUB#
Teteny tries for a kimura but Gustafsson is defending well.
Gustafsson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Teteny off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Teteny (8) vs (4) Gustafsson#T12##SUB2#
Gustafsson working for a choke but Teteny is defending well. #SUB2#
Teteny is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB2#
Gustafsson is looking for the choke from the back position but Teteny is controlling his hands well. #SUB2#
Gustafsson looking for the RNC. #T13##SUB2#
Gustafsson 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, Teteny has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
You can see the frustration on Teteny's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB2#
Gustafsson is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Teteny knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Teteny for a finish. #SUB2#
Gustafsson is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Teteny is defending well though. Gustafsson let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB2#
Teteny is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#T14#
Gustafsson is not going to allow Teteny to sit and survive in this position. #SUB2#
Gustafsson is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Gustafsson has the hooks in. Teteny 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!
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