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Event:
UGD 23:Escobarre Vs Ragnar
Date: Sep 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Torikama defending well as Fredriksson loads up on a big left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fredriksson. Torikama does a little dance to reset his feet.
Torikama shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fredriksson defends it nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Torikama.
Fredriksson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Fredriksson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fredriksson swinging wildly here.
#T1##TD2#
Torikama shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Fredriksson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Torikama scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Fredriksson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Torikama wants to pass the guard but Fredriksson is keeping the position.
Torikama stands up over Fredriksson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Torikama with a flurry of punches that miss.
Torikama postures up and lands a big shot to Fredriksson's brow.
Torikama 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. #T2#
Torikama postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fredriksson keeping moving, preventing Torikama from controlling successfully.
Fredriksson doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Torikama trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #ES#
Fredriksson has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Torikama is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Torikama goes for a takedown attempt but Fredriksson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Fredrik Fredriksson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoshiry Torikama.
Fredriksson tests Torikama's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T3##TD2#
Torikama throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Fredriksson was covering up waiting for the punch and Torikama finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Torikama in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Torikama trying to control but Fredriksson is working from the bottom.
Fredriksson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fredriksson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Fredriksson tries to get out of the position.
Torikama preventing the sweep.
Torikama content to stall in guard here.
Torikama has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fredriksson working a defensive guard here.
#T4#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Fredriksson holds on and takes a little breather.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Fredriksson trying to control the position.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Torikama gets the takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Torikama working the ground and pound but Fredriksson is defending the strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Torikama working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Torikama taking a breather here. #SUB2#
Torikama wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Fredriksson, who protects the arm well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Yoshiry Torikama will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Fredriksson connects with a nice looking jab.
#CL#
Fredriksson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short left from Fredriksson.
Fredriksson working aggressively here.
Fredriksson tries to throw a body punch but Torikama avoids it by throwing Fredriksson back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Fredriksson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Fredriksson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Torikama tries for a takedown but Fredriksson manages to get underhooks.
#T1#
Torikama wants a takedown.
Fredriksson gets underhooks to prevent Torikama's takedown attempt.
Fredrik Fredriksson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoshiry Torikama.
A head punch on the inside from Fredriksson fails to land.
Torikama has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Fredriksson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Torikama blocking some punches.
Fredriksson prevents the takedown attempt.
A short uppercut from Fredriksson.
Fredriksson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Torikamas head.
Fredriksson is pressed up against the cage. Torikama has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Fredriksson down to the mat. Fredriksson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Fredriksson tests Torikama's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Torikama fails with the takedown
and Fredriksson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2##KD#
Fredriksson lands a big right hand that sends Torikama crashing to the mat! Fredriksson stays standing though and waves Torikama back to his feet!#ROC#
Torikama is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Torikama gets tackled into the cage by Fredriksson. Fredriksson maintains the clinch.
Fredriksson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Torikama's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fredriksson.
Fredriksson has a couple of punches blocked by Torikama.
Fredriksson is pressed up against the cage. Torikama has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Fredriksson down to the mat. Fredriksson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Fredriksson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fredriksson wants it to stay on the feet.
Fredriksson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fredriksson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Torikama.
Fredriksson is looking to counter punch.#T3#
Torikama gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fredriksson throws a body punch but Torikama moves out of range.
Fredriksson throws a right hand that misses
and Torikama counters with a nice body kick.
Torikama fails with the takedown.
Fredriksson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T4#
Torikama dives in and grabs Fredriksson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fredriksson pushes down on Torikama's head and hops out.
A combination from Fredriksson does no damage.
Torikama moves away from the strike by Fredriksson.
Torikama misses with a takedown
and Fredriksson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Torikama ducks under a wild hook from Fredriksson.
Torikama fails with the takedown
and Fredriksson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fredrik Fredriksson dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Fredriksson looks to land a left hand but Torikama moved out of range nicely.
Torikama with the counter takedown but Fredriksson avoids it easily.
Torikama throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fredriksson's waist but Fredriksson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Torikama off to one side.
An attempted straight right counter from Fredriksson misses the target.
Torikama looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fredriksson is fending him off so far but Torikama persists. Nope, Fredriksson circles away and we're back to standing.
Fredriksson cracks a nice hook into Torikama's ribs.
Fredriksson looks to throw the jab but Torikama is out of range.
And Torikama tries to counter it with a takedown but Fredriksson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Torikama misses with a takedown attempt
and Fredriksson counters with a nice body shot.
Fredrik Fredriksson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoshiry Torikama.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fredriksson lands a jab to the nose.
Torikama slips a straight right by Fredriksson.#T1##CL#
Torikama tries to keep at a distance but Fredriksson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Torikama has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Fredriksson seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Torikama can turn it around.
Fredriksson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Torikama up against the cage.
Fredriksson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fredriksson pressing his opponent against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Torikama.
Fredriksson looking to slow down the pace here.
Fredriksson pressing his opponent against the cage. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Torikama is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Fredriksson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Torikama is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Fredriksson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Fredriksson swings wildly with an uppercut but Torikama uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Fredriksson fails to land.
Fredriksson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fredriksson.
Fredriksson misses with some punches.
Torikama wants a takedown.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Torikama.
Fredriksson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T3#
Fredriksson throws a head punch that misses.
Torikama blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Torikama.
Fredriksson looking to slow down the pace here.
Fredrik Fredriksson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fredriksson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Fredriksson working aggressively here.
Fredriksson scores with a shoulder strike.
Torikama goes for a takedown attempt but Fredriksson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#TD2#
Torikama shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Fredriksson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#T4#
Fredriksson controlling Torikama's posture.
Torikama trying to control but Fredriksson is working from the bottom.
Torikama working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fredriksson keeping moving, preventing Torikama from controlling successfully.
Fredriksson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Torikama's guard. #REVR#
And that's the end of the fight!
Fredrik Fredriksson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Fredriksson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fredrik Fredriksson!
Fredrik Fredriksson really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Sin City Allstars logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
KOTB 42: Guerreiros
Date: Apr 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Kassab checks a leg kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Torikama has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Torikama circles away from the clinch attempt.
Torikama closes the distance and clinches up with Kassab, looking for a takedown. Torikama pushes Kassab against the cage but Kassab circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Torikama avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Torikama works the jab nicely.
Kassab misses with a two punch combination.
Torikama drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kassab defends it well.
Kassab moves in looking to clinch but Torikama pushes him off.
Kassab misses with a combination
#TD2#
and Torikama counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Torikama.
Kassab manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Torikama manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Kassab with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Torikama had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kassab defends it easily.
Torikama managing to control the position.
Torikama is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T1#
Kassab with a flurry of punches that miss.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Torikama is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Torikama trying to control but Kassab is working from the bottom.
Torikama missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kassab 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.
Kassab is trying to keep Torikama in close.
Torikama missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kassab 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.#T2#
Torikama throwing strikes from guard but Kassab blocks nicely.
Torikama looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kassab working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Torikama.
Torikama with a flurry of punches that miss.
Torikama in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Torikama postures up in Kassab's guard and throws a big left but Kassab blocks it.
Kassab 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.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Torikama must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3#
Torikama landing with the ground and pound.
Torikama throwing strikes but missing.
Kassab has Torikama pulled in close to control his posture.
Torikama chips away with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kassab is on top in guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Torikama has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kassab can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Torikama bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kassab's guard. #REVB##T4#
Kassab trying to control the position.
Torikama throws a strike but Kassab rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Torikama looking for a sweep. Not yet Torikama, not yet.
Kassab lands a couple of digs.
Torikama is trying to control the position but Kassab postures up.
Torikama has control of Kassab's left arm, preventing Kassab from doing any damage.
Kassab throws a strike but Torikama rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Torikama with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Torikama's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Torikama wants to control from the top but Kassab keeps moving.
Kassab has momentary wrist control but Torikama slips an elbow through the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yoshiry Torikama dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Torikama gets a double leg takedown into Kassab's guard.
Kassab 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.
Torikama working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Torikama is pushing down on Kassab's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kassab is fighting to maintain full guard but Torikama has managed to sneak the leg through.
Torikama throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Torikama lands with a punch from half guard.
Nice strikes from Torikama there.
Torikama is stalling here. Kassab is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Torikama seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Kassab has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kassab lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Kassab cracks Torikama with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Torikama tries to bench press Kassab off him but Kassab keeps the position.
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!
Torikama holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.#T1#
Torikama takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Torikama is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kassab's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Torikama wants to improve his position but Kassab is controlling well.
Kassab working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Kassab scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kassab missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Torikama is looking to improve his position.
Torikama is trying to control but can't.
Kassab lands with a punch from half guard.
Torikama has hold of Kassab's hands but Kassab slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB#
Kassab seems to be looking for submissions.
Torikama moves into full guard.
Kassab won't allow Torikama to sweep him here. #T2#
Torikama lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Torikama working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Torikama looking to sit in guard and control but Kassab gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Kassab working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Torikama looking for a sweep. Not yet Torikama, not yet.
Kassab with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Torikama looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kassab postures up in Torikama's guard and throws a big left but Torikama blocks it.
Torikama preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kassab throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T3#
Kassab content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Torikama working a defensive guard here.
Kassab chips away with some ground and pound.
Torikama 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.
Torikama lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Kassab controls Torikama momentarily but Torikama frees himself.
Kassab tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Torikama working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kassab looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kassab bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Torikama's guard. #REVR##T4#
Torikama trying to control the position.
Kassab connects with a couple of short punches.
Kassab throws a big elbow that misses.
Kassab trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Torikama is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Kassab has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Torikama scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Torikama is trying to control the action in half guard but Kassab is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kassab is looking for a sweep. Torikama is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Torikama passes to full mount!
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!
Torikama sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Walood Kassab will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Torikama gets a double leg takedown into Kassab's guard.
Torikama is working Kassab over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Torikama pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kassab is keeping the position for now.
Kassab lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Kassab throws a big right hand that misses.
Torikama has momentary wrist control but Kassab slips an elbow through the middle.
Torikama trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kassab throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Torikama preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kassab landing some decent shots from guard.
Torikama trying to control the position.
#T1#
Kassab missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kassab makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kassab makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Torikama is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Torikama thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kassab taking some punishment here, with Torikama in his half guard.
Torikama is keen to just control but Kassab is a slippery customer.
Torikama thows a huge punch but Kassab dodges it nicely.
#SUB2#
Torikama is working for a submission of some sort.
Yoshiry Torikama has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Torikama is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kassab defends it well. #T2#
Torikama scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB2#
Torikama is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kassab doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Torikama.
Kassab taking some punishment here, with Torikama in his half guard. #T3#
Torikama throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Torikama thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kassab manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Torikama preventing the sweep.
Torikama trying to control but Kassab is working from the bottom.
Torikama preventing the sweep.
Torikama throws an elbow that misses. Kassab uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Torikama's guard. Nice move by Kassab!#REVR#
Torikama wants to sweep but no luck.
Kassab throws a strike but Torikama rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Kassab working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Torikama. #T4#
Torikama is looking to pass into half guard but Kassab pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Kassab is in guard.#REVR#
Kassab postures up.
Kassab scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kassab is fighting to break Torikama's control of his arms but Torikama is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kassab advances position into side control!
Torikama manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kassab's best efforts.
Kassab landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Torikama is trying to maintain the position but Kassab is very close to passing his half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Torikama moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Torikama takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Torikama looking to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Walood Kassab.
I think Kassab has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:29
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:29
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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