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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 169
Date: Mar 03, 2018 |
#R1#
Forkbeard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Klice sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Klice swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Forkbeard.
A looping hook to the body misses from Forkbeard. Klice does a little dance to reset his feet.
Klice changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Klice wants to clinch up but Forkbeard keeps it at a distance.
Klice defending well as Forkbeard loads up on a big left hand.
Klice swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Forkbeard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Klice.
Klice misses with a hook
and Klice takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Forkbeard drives through and clinches with Klice against the cage.
Forkbeard working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Klice blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Klice.
Klice struggles to land a body shot inside as Forkbeard controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Forkbeard lands with a left to the head.
Forkbeard will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Klice up against the cage.
Klice misses with a body punch.
Forkbeard pushes Klice back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T1##TD#
Klice is trying to trip Forkbeard. He has hold of a leg but Forkbeard is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Klice persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Klice postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Klice tries to free his leg and advance position but Forkbeard is retaining full guard.
Klice wants to control from the top but Forkbeard keeps moving.
Klice postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Forkbeard wants to sweep but no luck.
Klice stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Forkbeard swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Klice trying to control but Forkbeard is working from the bottom.
Klice in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
Klice wants to control from the top but Forkbeard keeps moving.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Klice looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Forkbeard throws a body shot but no joy.
Forkbeard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#TD#
Klice drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Forkbeard manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Klice is trying to drag Forkbeard to the mat but Forkbeard just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Klice lands a left hand.
Klice wants to take the fight to the mat but Forkbeard manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Forkbeard misses with a punch on the inside.
Klice tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Forkbeard is leaning against Klice and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Klice tries a body shot but Forkbeard blocks it.
Klice tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simbo Klice. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Forkbeard lands a right hand that snaps the head of Klice backwards.
Forkbeard lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Klice is trying to stall.
Klice drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Klice is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Klice swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Forkbeard.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Forkbeard as Klice tries to tie him up.
Forkbeard misses with some punches.
#T4#
Klice is trying to maintain a safe position but Forkbeard gets an underhook and turns Klice into the cage.
Klice misses with some punches.
Forkbeard gets through Klice's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Forkbeard.
#BC#
Klice escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Forkbeard swinging wildly here.
A big left from Klice misses. #KD2#
Forkbeard feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Klice sprawling to the canvas! Klice rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Forkbeard finish him?!
#ROC2#
Klice is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Simbo Klice has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Klice throws a body shot but no joy.
Oh Klice is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Forkbeard cracks Klice with a left hook right on the temple and Klice goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Forkbeard lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Klice is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sweyn Forkbeard!
An out of breath and clearly excited Sweyn Forkbeard thanked Red Light Coffeeshop for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 166
Date: Feb 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Forkbeard misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Rhinehold lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Forkbeard has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Private Training Center in the buildup to the fight.
Forkbeard pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Rhinehold back to the cage. Forkbeard follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT#
It looks like Burt Rhinehold has been cut.
A leg kick checked by Rhinehold.
Forkbeard swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rhinehold cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rhinehold keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rhinehold catches Forkbeard with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rhinehold lands a nice looking body shot.
Forkbeard's corner calls for a 1-2. Forkbeard obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Forkbeard misses with an uppercut
#CL2#
and Rhinehold counters by moving into the clinch.
Forkbeard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rhinehold's elbow.
Forkbeard pushes Rhinehold back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rhinehold blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rhinehold throws an elbow but misses.
Forkbeard swings wildly with an uppercut but Rhinehold uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Rhinehold swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Forkbeard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rhinehold's elbow.
Forkbeard works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#BC#
Forkbeard breaks from the clinch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rhinehold.
A punch combination from Forkbeard misses.
Rhinehold is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Forkbeard with a body shot.
Rhinehold avoids the body shot from Forkbeard.
Rhinehold has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Forkbeard throws a shot from downtown. Rhinehold moves away and avoids it.
Sweyn Forkbeard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Forkbeard lands a nice looking body kick.
Rhinehold takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rhinehold's jab looks to have found its range, popping Forkbeard under the eye.
Forkbeard throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rhinehold counters with a body kick that stops Forkbeard in his tracks momentarily.
Forkbeard throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Forkbeard tries to clinch but Rhinehold is having none of it.
Rhinehold attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Forkbeard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rhinehold throws out a counter right but Forkbeard avoids it with no problem.
Rhinehold slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Forkbeard fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rhinehold on the side of the head.
A shot to the body from Forkbeard misses
and Rhinehold counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Forkbeard throws a hook to the side of Rhinehold's head but Rhinehold sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rhinehold! But no joy.
A big left from Forkbeard misses.
Forkbeard punishes Rhinehold's body with a nice straight punch.
Forkbeard with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Forkbeard throws a jab but it's blocked by Rhinehold.
Forkbeard swings for the body but Rhinehold moves out of range.
#CL#
Forkbeard instigates a clinch. #T3#
Good body shot from Rhinehold.
Forkbeard is breathing heavily.
Forkbeard misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Forkbeard fails to land.
Forkbeard is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rhinehold can't find room to land a body shot as Forkbeard controls the action.
Rhinehold lands a shoulder strike.
Rhinehold gets through Forkbeard's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rhinehold lands with a short shot to the head. #ROC2#
Forkbeard is rocked!
Rhinehold lands a body shot in the clinch.
Forkbeard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rhinehold throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Forkbeard blocks the elbow strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Forkbeard.
Forkbeard misses with a body punch.
Rhinehold blocks a body shot from Forkbeard.
Rhinehold tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rhinehold stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T4#
Rhinehold misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rhinehold struggles to land a body shot inside as Forkbeard controls his hands.
Stalling in the clinch from Rhinehold.
Forkbeard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Forkbeard misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rhinehold looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Forkbeard lands a shot to the body.
Rhinehold makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rhinehold working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Oh Forkbeard is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A right handed body shot lands from Rhinehold.
Rhinehold pushes Forkbeard back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rhinehold unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Forkbeard! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Rhinehold is unloading with more strikes now! Forkbeard drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Burt Rhinehold!
After winning the bout, Burt Rhinehold 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:
MMAHelsinki - 162
Date: Jan 13, 2018 |
#R1#
Kilpi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Forkbeard connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kilpi scrambles back to his feet.#CUT#
It looks like Jarkko Kilpi has been cut.
Forkbeard displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kilpi.
Forkbeard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kilpi moves away.
Good shot there by Forkbeard.
Kilpi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Forkbeard.
Forkbeard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Forkbeard fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Kilpi to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Kilpi looks to clinch but Forkbeard throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Kilpi taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Sweyn Forkbeard!
Sweyn Forkbeard made sure to mention his sponsor, Red Light Coffeeshop in his post fight interview.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 156
Date: Dec 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Forkbeard wants to clinch up but Tua keeps it at a distance.
A left lands for Tua .
Forkbeard tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tua looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#CL#
Forkbeard moves into range and clinches up with Tua .
Forkbeard misses with some punches.
#BC2#
Tua breaks from the clinch.
A punch combination from Tua misses.
Forkbeard tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tua paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice shot by Tua .
Sweyn Forkbeard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Forkbeard wants to clinch up but Tua keeps it at a distance.
Forkbeard tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Forkbeard tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tua manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Forkbeard moves into the clinch.
Forkbeard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tua wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Forkbeard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T1#
Forkbeard lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tua throws a head punch that misses.
Tua can't break the clinch.
Tua blocks an uppercut.
Good body shot from Forkbeard.
#KD2#
Tua drops Forkbeard onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Forkbeard is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2#
Forkbeard is rocked!
Forkbeard misses with a hook to the ribs.
Oh Forkbeard is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Forkbeard tries to throw a body punch but Tua avoids it by throwing Forkbeard back against the cage.
Forkbeard throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Forkbeard.
Forkbeard seems to have got his legs back now.
Forkbeard throws a head punch that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Forkbeard misses with some punches.
The referee calls for Tua to work.
Forkbeard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T2#
Forkbeard misses with the head strike.
Forkbeard swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Forkbeard tries a body shot but Tua blocks it.
Forkbeard is working Tua over against the cage.
Forkbeard throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tua s head.
Forkbeard tries a body shot but Tua blocks it.
Tua blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Forkbeard working aggressively here.
Tua working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Forkbeard tries to throw a body punch but Tua avoids it by throwing Forkbeard back against the cage.
Forkbeard can't find room to land a body shot as Tua controls the action.
Forkbeard misses with a punch to the body.
#T3#
Forkbeard tries a body shot but Tua blocks it.
Tua blocking some punches.
Forkbeard blocks an elbow strike.#KD2#
Tua drops Forkbeard onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Forkbeard is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Forkbeard makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Forkbeard swings wildly with an uppercut but Tua uses good head movement to avoid it.
Forkbeard lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tua .
Forkbeard misses with a hook from the clinch.
Forkbeard misses with the head strike.
Tua gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Forkbeard.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Forkbeard. #T4#
Forkbeard misses with a punch to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Forkbeard throws a head punch that misses.
Tua misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tua is looking to break free of the clinch but Forkbeard has double underhooks.
Tua lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Forkbeard avoiding damage.
Forkbeard gets through Tua 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tua .
Forkbeard tries a body shot but Tua blocks it.
#BC2#
Tua breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but David Tua 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#
Tua scores with a sloppy right hand. Forkbeard should have avoided that one.
Forkbeard drops his hands momentarily. Tua doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Forkbeard staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Forkbeard doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). David Tua !
An out of breath David Tua 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:
MMAHelsinki - 152
Date: Nov 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Forkbeard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Leonardo shoots in looking for a takedown but Forkbeard manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Leonardo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A nice side step and Forkbeard releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Leonardo closes the distance and clinches up with Forkbeard, looking for a takedown. Leonardo pushes Forkbeard against the cage but Forkbeard circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Forkbeard lands with a shot to the body.
Forkbeard bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Leonardo's head backwards.
Forkbeard scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Forkbeard looks to score with a jab to the body but Leonardo is just out of range.
Leonardo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A little jabbing left from Forkbeard on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ernesto Leonardo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Forkbeard lands a nice looking body shot.
Forkbeard scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CUT2#
It looks like Ernesto Leonardo has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leonardo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Forkbeard jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Forkbeard has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Leonardo is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Leonardo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Forkbeard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Leonardo manages to avoid it.
Leonardo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Forkbeard lands a nice hook to Leonardo's body. Leonardo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Leonardo is breathing heavily.
Forkbeard scores with a hook.
Forkbeard is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Leonardo rather than just go for the knockout.
Leonardo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Forkbeard tries to avoid it but Leonardo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Forkbeard to the ground. Forkbeard escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Good shot there by Forkbeard.
Forkbeard lands a slapping body shot.
#T1#
Forkbeard connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Leonardo momentarily.
Leonardo tries to clinch up.#KD2#
Forkbeard cracks Leonardo with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Forkbeard has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Leonardo to stand back up!#ROC2#
Leonardo is rocked!
Forkbeard lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Leonardo - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Forkbeard!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sweyn Forkbeard!
Sweyn Forkbeard really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Red Light Coffeeshop logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 151
Date: Nov 03, 2017 |
#R1#
Donk. Forkbeard catches Klice right on the button with a cross.
Forkbeard fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Forkbeard throws a body shot but no joy.
Klice uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Forkbeard.
Good exchange - Forkbeard coming out on top.
Forkbeard lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Forkbeard looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sweyn Forkbeard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Forkbeard throws a body shot but no joy.
Klice feints the counter takedown.
A punch combination from Forkbeard misses.
Klice doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Forkbeard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Klice misses with an uppercut. #CL#
Forkbeard moves into the clinch successfully.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Forkbeard as Klice tries to tie him up.
Forkbeard misses with a hook from the clinch.
Forkbeard works on Klice's body with a couple of short punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Forkbeard lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Klice backwards. #T1#
Klice wants to take the fight to the mat but Forkbeard manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Forkbeard.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Klice.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Klice.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Klice.
Forkbeard lands a shot to the body.
Forkbeard lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Klice backwards.
Forkbeard prevents a body shot from Klice.
Klice blocking some punches.
Forkbeard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Forkbeard fails to land. #BC2#
Klice's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A decent looking cross lands there for Forkbeard.#CUT#
It looks like Simbo Klice has been cut.#T2#
Klice tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Forkbeard was well out of range. Poor timing from Klice.
Klice displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Forkbeard throws out the jab.
Klice has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Klice uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Forkbeard.
Klice's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Forkbeard connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Klice scrambles back to his feet.
Forkbeard misses with a left hand
and Klice counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Forkbeard connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Klice momentarily.
#ROC#
Klice is rocked!
Forkbeard connects with a superb combination that knocks Klice out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Forkbeard before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Klice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Sweyn Forkbeard!
Sweyn Forkbeard very nearly forgot to thank Red Light Coffeeshop 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:
MMAHelsinki - 145
Date: Sep 24, 2017 |
#R1#
Forkbeard connects with a right hand. Bugurtov shakes it off.
Bugurtov throws a leg kick but Forkbeard sees it coming and moves out of range.
Forkbeard misses the body punch #TD2#
and Bugurtov counters with a shoot takedown. Forkbeard fights it but they end up in guard. #ES#
Forkbeard manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Bugurtov can't find room to land a body shot as Forkbeard controls the action.
Forkbeard throws a punch but it's blocked by Bugurtov.
A nice right hand lands inside from Forkbeard.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bugurtov lands a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from Forkbeard.
Bugurtov trying to stall but Forkbeard improves his position.
Bugurtov looking for a takedown.
Forkbeard prevents the takedown attempt.
Bugurtov tries to stall but Forkbeard uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bugurtov misses with a punch on the inside.
Bugurtov misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
Forkbeard blocks a body shot from Bugurtov.
Forkbeard tries to throw a body punch but Bugurtov avoids it by throwing Forkbeard back against the cage.
A body shot lands from Forkbeard.
I was talking to Forkbeard's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Forkbeard scores with a shoulder strike.
Forkbeard lands with a light punch inside.
Bugurtov has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Forkbeard seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Bugurtov can turn it around.
Forkbeard working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Forkbeard makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Forkbeard prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sweyn Forkbeard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bugurt Bugurtov.
Bugurtov has Forkbeard pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Forkbeard manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Forkbeard misses with some punches.
Bugurtov can't get the takedown.
Bugurtov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Forkbeard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bugurtov's elbow.
Bugurtov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T2#
Bugurtov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bugurtov tries a body shot but Forkbeard blocks it.
Forkbeard throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bugurtovs head.
Bugurtov stalling in the clinch but Forkbeard improves position.
Bugurtov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Forkbeard prevents it.
Bugurtov can't find room to land a body shot as Forkbeard controls the action.
Forkbeard is working Bugurtov over against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Forkbeard is trying to drag Bugurtov to the mat but Bugurtov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Forkbeard scores with a hook to the body.
Bugurtov tries to work over Forkbeard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bugurtov wants to stall.
#T3#
Bugurtov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Forkbeard lands with a right to the head.
Forkbeard is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bugurtov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bugurtov blocks an uppercut.
Bugurtov misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Forkbeard fails to land.
Bugurtov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Forkbeard avoids it.
Forkbeard has a couple of punches blocked by Bugurtov.
Bugurtov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Forkbeard.
#BC#
Forkbeard breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bugurtov looks to land a right hand but Forkbeard moved out of range.
Forkbeard looks to land a right hand but Bugurtov moved out of range.
Bugurtov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bugurtov.
Forkbeard lands a jab to the head.
#T4#
Forkbeard stuns Bugurtov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Forkbeard misses with the combination.
Forkbeard slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Forkbeard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
and Forkbeard counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Bugurtov! He's just covering up as Forkbeard starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sweyn Forkbeard!
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 135
Date: Jul 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Forkbeard slips under a jab from Holmes.
Holmes has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Forkbeard is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Holmes throws a hook but Forkbeard blocks it.
Holmes throws a hook but Forkbeard avoids it easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Forkbeard.
Forkbeard lands a nice looking kick to the body. Holmes takes a step back to recover.
Holmes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Forkbeard.
Forkbeard defending well as Holmes loads up on a big left hand.
A cross from Forkbeard lands.
The fighters circling - Forkbeard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Holmes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Forkbeard.#CL#
Forkbeard has closed the distance and engaged Holmes in a clinch.
Forkbeard throws a head punch that misses.
Holmes goes for a takedown attempt but Forkbeard pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Holmes throws a hook to the side of Forkbeard's head but Forkbeard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Holmes misses with a two punch combination.
We've been told by Forkbeard's head coaches at Shark Tank MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Forkbeard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Holmes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Forkbeard fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Holmes has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Forkbeard, right into the meat.
#T1#
Holmes chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Forkbeard can pounce on him.
#CL#
Forkbeard moves into the clinch.
Forkbeard gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Holmes.
Holmes is trying to pull guard but Forkbeard turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Sweyn Forkbeard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hank Holmes.
Forkbeard scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Forkbeard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Holmes's elbow.
Forkbeard is leaning against Holmes and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nice body punch from Forkbeard.
Holmes looks winded!
Forkbeard stalling.
Forkbeard misses with a body punch.
Forkbeard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Holmes's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Forkbeard swings wildly with an uppercut but Holmes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Forkbeard lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T2#
Forkbeard pushes Holmes back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Forkbeard gets through Holmes's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Forkbeard lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
Holmes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Forkbeard on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Holmes lunges at Forkbeard with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Forkbeard's hand.
Holmes takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Forkbeard moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Forkbeard misses the shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Forkbeard.
Sweyn Forkbeard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Forkbeard blocks a jab.
Decent striking displayed by Holmes there.
Holmes looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Forkbeard scores with a nice body kick.
#T3#
Holmes takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Holmes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Forkbeard was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Holmes misses with a looping left.
Good leg kick by Forkbeard there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Holmes tests Forkbeard's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Forkbeard chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Holmes walks into a jab.
Nice shot by Forkbeard.
Holmes takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Holmes misses with a lunging right hand
and Forkbeard makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Forkbeard lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Holmes at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Forkbeard feints and then cracks Holmes's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Holmes down. #KD#
Forkbeard cracks Holmes with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Forkbeard has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Holmes to stand back up!#ROC#
Holmes is rocked!#CL#
Forkbeard clinches up with Holmes and pushes him back against the cage.
Holmes is still on wobbly legs! Can Forkbeard finish him?
Forkbeard misses with a hook from the clinch.
Forkbeard lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Forkbeard throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Holmess head. #T4#
Forkbeard has a couple of punches blocked by Holmes.
Forkbeard misses with a short punch on the inside.
Forkbeard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Forkbeard misses with a punch on the inside.
Forkbeard misses with the head strike.
Holmes seems to have recovered his senses.
Forkbeard struggles to land a body shot inside as Holmes controls his hands.
Holmes misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC#
Forkbeard breaks from the clinch.
Holmes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A big right from Holmes misses.
Holmes grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Forkbeard takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Holmes cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Hank Holmes!
During a confident post fight interview, Hank Holmes thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
RFC 45: Tipping Point
Date: May 20, 2017 |
#R1#
Wallace takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT#
It looks like Walloping Willy Wallace has been cut.
Wallace fails in his attempt to clinch.
Forkbeard appears to be looking for a big counter.
Wallace is looking to clinch but Forkbeard is avoiding it.
We've been told by Forkbeard's head coaches at Shark Tank MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Forkbeard lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wallace at a distance.
Wallace will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Forkbeard lands with a good body shot.
Forkbeard throws a shot to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Forkbeard. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Forkbeard.
Forkbeard moves into range and connects with a jab. #CUT#
That has opened up Walloping Willy Wallace's cut even more.
Forkbeard comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wallace looks winded!
Wallace wants to clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#KD#
Forkbeard lands a big uppercut and Wallace crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Wallace looks OK. Forkbeard waves Wallace back to his feet!#ROC#
Wallace is rocked!#T1#
Forkbeard looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Forkbeard backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Wallace's temple! It sends Wallace violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Forkbeard celebrates and the doctors try to help Wallace!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Sweyn Forkbeard!
In defeat, Walloping Willy Wallace stepped up to the mic, saying 'I have decided to retire, thanks for all the brain damage'.
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Event:
RFC 29: Flash Point
Date: Feb 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Miguel tries to clinch but Forkbeard moves out of range.
Miguel throws a jab but it's blocked by Forkbeard.
Forkbeard throws a good cross that connects.
#CUT#
It looks like Juan Miguel has been cut.
Miguel throws a sloppy head kick and Forkbeard moves out of range easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Miguel.
Forkbeard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Miguel takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Miguel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Forkbeard takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Forkbeard uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Forkbeard closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Miguel out cold! Miguel corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Sweyn Forkbeard!
In defeat, Juan Miguel stepped up to the mic, saying 'i never stop and im goin to do it again maybe its not my night tonight but im sure im going to the gym 24/7 to get better,.'.
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Event:
Primal 53 Xmas Day
Date: Dec 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Forkbeard scores with a sloppy right hand. Brophy should have avoided that one.
Brophy checks a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Brophy misses the target.
Forkbeard throws a wild body kick that Brophy sees coming a mile off.
Forkbeard throws a body kick that misses
and Forkbeard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A nice leg kick lands there from Forkbeard.
Forkbeard thuds a left hand into Brophy's body.
Brophy catches Forkbeard with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Forkbeard throws a front kick that sends Brophy stumbling back into the cage.
Forkbeard moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Brophy throws a hook but Forkbeard avoids it easily.
Brophy throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Forkbeard misses with an uppercut.
Brophy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Forkbeard.
Brophy is looking to counter punch.#T1#
A good leg kick by Forkbeard.
Brophy connects with a body shot.
Forkbeard jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Forkbeard takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A thudding body kick lands there by Forkbeard!
Forkbeard throws a nice outside leg kick.
Forkbeard looks for the body kick but Brophy saw that one coming.
Brophy misses with a kick to the body
and Forkbeard makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Forkbeard throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Brophy chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Forkbeard can pounce on him.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Forkbeard checks a leg kick.
Forkbeard thinks about the counter body kick.#T2#
Brophy checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Brophy misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Forkbeard counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brophy ducks under a wild hook from Forkbeard.
Forkbeard throws a lazy body kick
and Brophy counters with a nice kick to the body.
The fighters circling - Forkbeard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brophy throws out a powerful jab.
Forkbeard moves out of range of the strikes.#KD#
Brophy lands a big uppercut and Forkbeard crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Forkbeard looks OK. Brophy waves Forkbeard back to his feet!#ROC#
Forkbeard is rocked!
Brophy lands a brutal uppercut that launches Forkbeard off his feet! Forkbeard tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Red Brophy!
Red Brophy seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
LKO24 Destruction
Date: Oct 08, 2016 |
#R1#
Forkbeard scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Forkbeard ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Forkbeard takes a swing at Campion's ribcage but misses.
Campion with the counter takedown but Forkbeard avoids it easily.
Forkbeard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Campion is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Forkbeard, right into the meat.
#TD2#
Campion shoots in and gets a takedown into Forkbeard's guard.
Forkbeard knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Campion on the ground.
Campion forces his way into half guard.
Campion wants to take a breather but Forkbeard is having none of it.
Forkbeard has his hands clasped together around Campion's back. He's all about the action.
Campion sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T1#
The fighters are battling for position here. Forkbeard manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Forkbeard looking to hit a scissor sweep but Campion is one step ahead there.
Campion is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Forkbeard on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Forkbeard tries to get out of the position.
Campion postures up in Forkbeard's guard and throws a big left but Forkbeard blocks it.
Campion content to stall in guard here. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Forkbeard is pulling down on Campion's head. It's preventing any offense from Campion, at least for the moment.
Campion is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Forkbeard lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CUT#
It looks like John Campion has been cut.
Campion takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Forkbeard seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#T3#
Campion darts in looking for a takedown but Forkbeard gets double underhooks and turns Campion into the cage.
Forkbeard lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Campion tries to score a power double leg takedown but Forkbeard sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Campion somewhat.
Campion throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Campion takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Forkbeard fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Campion looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Campion has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Campion misses with a takedown attempt
and Forkbeard counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sweyn Forkbeard!
John Campion was interviewed post fight and said 'Hats off to my opponent. Don't rest on your laurels, though...I'll be back.'.
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Event:
LKO International FW3
Date: Aug 27, 2016 |
#R1#
Brophy moves out of range of the body kick.
Forkbeard swats away the attempt to clinch by Brophy.
Brophy keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Brophy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Forkbeard connects with a good right hand that stumbles Brophy. Brophy circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Forkbeard looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Brophy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Forkbeard fires out a quick counter leg kick but Brophy just manages to avoid it.
Forkbeard misses with an attempted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brophy misses with a left hand
and Forkbeard counters with a stiff right hand.
Forkbeard fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Forkbeard throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Brophy counters with a body kick.
Brophy keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#T1#
Forkbeard throws a poor cross that misses
and Brophy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Forkbeard throws a head kick that misses.
Brophy has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#CL2#
Brophy rushes Forkbeard and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Brophy lands a nice uppercut.
Forkbeard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Forkbeard wants to stall.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Forkbeard.
Brophy tries to throw a body punch but Forkbeard avoids it by throwing Brophy back against the cage.
Brophy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Forkbeards head.
Brophy lands a left hand.
Brophy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Forkbeard lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Brophy pushes Forkbeard back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brophy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brophy throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Brophy can't find room to land a body shot as Forkbeard controls the action.
#T2#
Forkbeard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#KD2#
Brophy drops Forkbeard onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Forkbeard is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2#
Forkbeard is rocked!
A hook to the body from Brophy.
Oh Forkbeard is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A head punch on the inside from Brophy fails to land.
Brophy swings wildly with an uppercut but Forkbeard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brophy has a couple of punches blocked by Forkbeard.
Brophy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Forkbeard is breathing heavily.
Brophy has a couple of punches blocked by Forkbeard.
Brophy working aggressively here.
Forkbeard blocks an uppercut.
Brophy misses with the head strike.
Brophy has a couple of punches blocked by Forkbeard.
Brophy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brophy scores with a hook to the body.
Brophy has a couple of punches blocked by Forkbeard.
Nice body punch from Brophy - that landed with a thud.
Brophy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brophy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brophy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brophy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Forkbeard seems to have got his legs back now.
Brophy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Forkbeard backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brophy.
Brophy dips a shoulder and cracks Forkbeard with a mighty uppercut! Forkbeard falls back against the cage and Brophy unloads with a barrage of strikes! Forkbeard is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Brophy screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Red Brophy!
An out of breath Red Brophy 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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