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Event:
SYN 801 Warror vs. Syndal
Date: May 31, 2021 |
#R1#
Bystrom lands a nice shot to the body.
Friedrichsen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Friedrichsen misses with a head kick.
A swing and a miss from Bystrom.
Bystrom misses with a hook. Friedrichsen ducked under it nicely.
Friedrichsen cracks Bystrom with an open hand slap.#CUT2#It looks like Torkel Bystrom has been cut.
Bystrom throws a jab but it's blocked by Friedrichsen.
Bystrom lands a head shot.
Friedrichsen throws a series of punches but Bystrom moves out of range.
Friedrichsen lands a jab to the nose.
Friedrichsen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bystrom lands a jab.#CUT#It looks like Erik Friedrichsen has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Friedrichsen moves away from the strike by Bystrom.
Bystrom throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Friedrichsen scores with a spinning back kick!
Bystrom lands with a kick to the temple. Friedrichsen shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Friedrichsen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Friedrichsen swings for the body but Bystrom moves out of range.
Friedrichsen throws a body punch but Bystrom moves out of range.
Bystrom tries to counter by clinching up but Friedrichsen breaks away and moves out of range.
Friedrichsen looks to land a right hand but Bystrom moved out of range.#T1#
Bystrom takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bystrom works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Friedrichsen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bystrom doesn't seem bothered though.
Bystrom takes a jab right on the kisser.
Friedrichsen 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.
Friedrichsen scores with a nice head shot.
Bystrom has been working on his boxing with his coaches at BLK Elite MMA Gym in the buildup to the fight.#KD2#
Friedrichsen feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Bystrom sprawling to the canvas! Bystrom rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Friedrichsen finish him?!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Friedrichsen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bystrom scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bystrom throws a sloppy head kick and Friedrichsen moves out of range easily.
Friedrichsen walks into a jab.
Bystrom throws a jab but it's blocked by Friedrichsen.
Bystrom throws a lazy head kick
and Friedrichsen counters with a stiff right hand.
Friedrichsen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bystrom is breathing heavily.
Bystrom misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Despite the aggression on Friedrichsen's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Bystrom stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Friedrichsen.
Friedrichsen takes a swing at Bystrom's ribcage but misses.
Friedrichsen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bystrom scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T2#
Bystrom throws a lazy right hand but Friedrichsen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bystrom connects with a jab.
Friedrichsen looks to score with a jab to the body but Bystrom is just out of range.
Nice defenses there by Bystrom.
Bystrom pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bystrom misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Friedrichsen.
Friedrichsen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bystrom misses with a shot to the body
and Friedrichsen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#Torkel Bystrom's cut is getting worse.
Friedrichsen stuns Bystrom with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Friedrichsen avoids the body shot from Bystrom.
Bystrom checks a low kick from Friedrichsen.
Torkel Bystrom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bystrom swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Friedrichsen throws a hook to the side of Bystrom's head but Bystrom sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bystrom throwing a counter right hand but Friedrichsen manages to avoid it.
Friedrichsen misses with a low kick.
Bystrom misses the jab.
Friedrichsen throws a hook to the side of Bystrom's head but Bystrom sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bystrom scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Bystrom looks to land a right hand but Friedrichsen moved out of range.
Friedrichsen with the inside leg kick.
Friedrichsen lands a nice hook to Bystrom's body. Bystrom takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bystrom throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bystrom throws a head kick but Friedrichsen moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Friedrichsen.
Friedrichsen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bystrom has time to react.
Friedrichsen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bystrom thinks about countering with a head kick.
Bystrom ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bystrom ducks right into an uppercut from Friedrichsen.
Bystrom lands with a straight right. Friedrichsen didn't see that one coming.
Friedrichsen is looking to score with low kicks.
Bystrom seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Friedrichsen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bystrom tries a head kick but it misses.
Bystrom sizes up Friedrichsen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Friedrichsen misses with a looping left.
Bystrom moves out of range of the body kick from Friedrichsen.
#T4#
Friedrichsen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A big right from Friedrichsen misses.
Bystrom wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Friedrichsen blocks a head kick by Bystrom.
Bystrom takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bystrom takes one to the chin there.#CUT2#Torkel Bystrom's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Bystrom connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Friedrichsen's hands.
Friedrichsen lands a right hook to the body.
Bystrom staying out of range there.
Nice shot lands for Bystrom.
Bystrom throws a jab when Friedrichsen was well out of range.
Bystrom swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It seemed like Friedrichsen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bystrom pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An inside leg kick lands from Friedrichsen.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Friedrichsen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Friedrichsen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Friedrichsen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bystrom moves away.
Bystrom throws a sloppy head kick and Friedrichsen moves out of range easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Erik Friedrichsen dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Friedrichsen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bystrom pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bystrom is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bystrom is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Friedrichsen.
Bystrom tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Friedrichsen was well out of range. Poor timing from Bystrom.
Friedrichsen throws out a counter right but Bystrom avoids it with no problem.
Friedrichsen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bystrom takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Friedrichsen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bystrom takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bystrom chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Friedrichsen can pounce on him.
Erik Friedrichsen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That kick from Friedrichsen tenderised Bystrom's leg. Bystrom is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bystrom misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Friedrichsen.
Friedrichsen scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bystrom pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Friedrichsen lands a hook that stumbles Bystrom back into the cage. Friedrichsen follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Bystrom to the canvas! Friedrichsen pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Bystrom has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Erik Friedrichsen!
An out of breath Erik Friedrichsen 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:
Syn 721
Date: Oct 04, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cruz Jr misses with a lunging right hand
letting Bystrom counter with a right hand.
Cruz Jr misses with an uppercut. Bystrom saw that one coming.
Torkel Bystrom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cruz Jr misses with a right hand
and Bystrom counters with a series of strikes. Cruz Jr will be more careful next time no doubt.
A head kick misses from Cruz Jr.
Jab by Cruz Jr.#CUT#It looks like Torkel Bystrom has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bystrom throws a sloppy head kick
and Cruz Jr counters with a left right combination that sends Bystrom crashing to the mat - Cruz Jr wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Bystrom out for a TKO! Devastating finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jorge Cruz Jr!
Jorge Cruz Jr bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
Syn YB Sol round 3
Date: Sep 13, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good exchange - Zulu coming out on top.#CUT2#It looks like Torkel Bystrom has been cut.
Zulu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Zulu getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bystrom misses with a straight right.
Bystrom on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A left lands for Zulu.
Bystrom on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Zulu throws a shot from downtown. Bystrom moves away and avoids it.
Bystrom looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Zulu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bystrom misses with a head kick.
Zulu appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Zulu lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bystrom takes a step back to recover.
Bystrom is breathing heavily.#T1#
Zulu's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bystrom under the eye.
Zulu jabs at Bystrom's body.#KD2#
Zulu lands a big right hand that sends Bystrom crashing to the mat! Zulu stays standing though and waves Bystrom back to his feet!#CUT2#Torkel Bystrom's cut is getting worse.
Kvame Zulu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bystrom uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zulu.
Bystrom looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Bystrom throws a right hand that Zulu ducks under and follows up with a left that Zulu also avoids with ease.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Zulu. Bystrom does a little dance to reset his feet.
Decent striking displayed by Zulu there.
Zulu throws a jab when Bystrom was well out of range.#T2#
Bystrom throws a head kick but Zulu moves out of range.
Bystrom misses the jab.
BOOM! Zulu lands a beautiful left hook that drops Bystrom. Bystrom tries to recover but Zulu is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Bystrom lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kvame Zulu!
Kvame Zulu 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:
YB Sol Round 2
Date: Aug 23, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cobb rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bystrom counters with a one-two to the body.
Cobb misses with a right hand
and Bystrom counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Tyson Cobb has been cut.
Bystrom keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bystrom defending well as Cobb loads up on a big left hand.
Bystrom throws a big counter head kick but Cobb avoids it with no problem.
Cobb misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bystrom.
Cobb rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bystrom counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Cobb dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bystrom. That did some damage!#KD2#
Bystrom lands a big head kick that sends Cobb tumbling to the mat! Bystrom takes a step backwards and waves Cobb back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Cobb is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bystrom keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cobb.
Bystrom throws a counter combo.
Bystrom avoids the head kick by Cobb.
Bystrom is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Bystrom takes one to the side of the head.
Bystrom throws a series of punches but Cobb avoids them all with ease.
Cobb ducks under a wild hook from Bystrom.#T1#
Cobb throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bystrom counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#Tyson Cobb's cut is getting worse.
Cobb fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bystrom manages to avoid it.
Bystrom throws a counter combo.
Bystrom uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cobb.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Cobb got wobbled bad by a big combination! Bystrom presses forward with punches and knees until Cobb stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Cobb closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Torkel Bystrom! |
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Event:
Syn YB Sol 1st round
Date: Aug 07, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bystrom tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bystrom throws a lazy head kick
letting Lemieux counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Torkel Bystrom has been cut.
Lemieux misses with a hook. Bystrom ducked under it nicely.
Bystrom unleashes a big counter combination but Lemieux bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Lemieux throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lemieux lands a body shot.
Lemieux has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Bystrom throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lemieux fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#KD2#
Bystrom lands a big head kick that sends Lemieux tumbling to the mat! Bystrom takes a step backwards and waves Lemieux back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Lemieux is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bystrom throws a head kick that misses.
Oh Lemieux is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bystrom is looking to slow Lemieux down with leg kicks.
Lemieux seems to have got his legs back now.#T1#
Lemieux throws out a loose jab but Bystrom uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bystrom unleashes a big counter combination but Lemieux bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bystrom takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lemieux moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lemieux thuds his right hand into Bystrom's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lemieux misses with a double jab
enabling Bystrom to counter with a crisp jab.
Bystrom tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lemieux misses with a right hand
and Bystrom comes in over the top with a devastating right hand! Lemieux stumbles back against the cage, looking to regain his senses but Bystrom is on him like rabid pit bull! Lemieux slumps to the ground under a storm of punches and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Torkel Bystrom! |
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Event:
CFC 430
Date: Jul 17, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bullet misses with a hook
and Bystrom counters with a one-two to the body.
Bystrom lands a high kick!
Torkel Bystrom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bystrom throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bullet's head.
The crowd cheers as Bullet lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bystrom doesn't seem phased though.#CUT2#It looks like Torkel Bystrom has been cut.
Bullet scores with a jab to the body.
Bystrom misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bullet.
Bystrom takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bystrom goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bullet looks to land a right hand but Bystrom moved out of range.
Bullet avoids the body shot from Bystrom.
Bystrom rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bullet moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bystrom throws a head kick but Bullet moves out of range.
An inside leg kick from Bystrom misses. #T1#
Bystrom misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bystrom throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bullet looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bullet misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bystrom.
Bystrom takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bystrom checks the leg kick.
Bullet avoids the head kick by Bystrom.
Bullet tries a quick counter leg kick but Bystrom is wise to it.
Bystrom digs a good hook to Bullet's body.
Bullet 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.
Bystrom throws a head kick that misses.
Bystrom throws a good cross that connects.
A combination from Bystrom does no damage.
Bullet throws a body punch but Bystrom moves out of range. #T2#
Bullet is looking to slow Bystrom down with leg kicks.
Bystrom misses with a two punch combination.
Bystrom looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bullet catches Bystrom with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Bullet clinches up against the cage.
Bystrom doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bullet wants a takedown.
Bullet is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bystrom to keep the fight standing.
Bullet tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bystrom pushes Bullet back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bullet tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bystrom works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bullet keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bystrom's efforts to push away.#BC#
Bystrom breaks from the clinch.
Bystrom misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A nice side step and Bullet releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T3#
Bystrom lands with a kick to the temple. Bullet shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Bystrom throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bullet lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bystrom has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bystrom and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A head kick from Bystrom lands but Bullet takes it in his stride.
Bystrom misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bystrom scores with a sloppy right hand. Bullet should have avoided that one.
Bystrom uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bullet.
Bullet showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bystrom.
A head kick misses from Bystrom.
Bullet tries to clinch but Bystrom moves out of range. #T4#
Bystrom misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Bystrom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bullet works Bystrom's body with a nice hook.
Bystrom pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bystrom throws a hook but Bullet blocks it.
Bullet throws out a counter right but Bystrom avoids it with no problem.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bullet looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bullet throws a right hand that Bystrom ducks under and follows up with a left that Bystrom also avoids with ease.
Bullet tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bystrom paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bullet throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bystrom tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Torkel Bystrom dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Torkel Bystrom's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Bullet tries to clinch but Bystrom moves out of range.
Bystrom looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bullet closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bystrom counters with a left to the body.
Bullet takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bystrom misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Bullet misses.
Bystrom connects with a looping right hand.
Bullet takes a kick to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice jab there from Bystrom.
Bullet takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bystrom lands a high kick!
Bullet misses with a low kick.
#T1#
Bystrom pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bystrom scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Bystrom pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bystrom misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bullet is looking for the big counter here.
A nice combination there by Bystrom.
Bystrom lands a leg kick that knocks Bullet off balance momentarily.
Bullet blocks a head kick by Bystrom.
Bullet on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bystrom. Bystrom obviously looking to wear him down.
Bystrom throws a sloppy head kick and Bullet moves out of range easily.
Bystrom throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bullet feints a counter leg kick.
Bystrom misses with a wild body shot.
Bystrom backing away here, and Bullet unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T2#
Bystrom with a body punch. A glancing blow.
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!
Bystrom swings for the body but Bullet moves out of range.
Bullet swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bullet chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bystrom throws a head kick that misses.
Bullet tries to clinch up.
An inside leg kick lands from Bystrom.
Bullet throws a lazy right hand but Bystrom sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bullet blocks a head kick by Bystrom.
Bullet tries a quick counter leg kick but Bystrom is wise to it.
Bullet walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bystrom pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bullet now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bystrom with a hook.
Bystrom is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#T3#
Bullet avoids the head kick by Bystrom.
Bullet let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bullet doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bystrom tries a head kick but it misses.
Bullet let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bullet avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bullet dodges the punch combination from Bystrom.
Bystrom throws a series of strikes that have Bullet backpedaling.
Bystrom throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bullet's head.
Bystrom scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bullet in his tracks. #T4#
Bullet moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A combination from Bystrom does no damage.
Bystrom tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bystrom pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bullet swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bystrom tries a head kick but it misses.
Bystrom tries a head kick but it misses.
Bullet appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bystrom connects with a looping right hand.
Bullet tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bystrom was well out of range. Poor timing from Bullet.
Bystrom tries a head kick but it misses.
Bystrom takes a swing at Bullet's ribcage but misses.
Bystrom is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bystrom tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Torkel Bystrom dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Torkel Bystrom's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Bullet fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bystrom looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Bystrom here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Bystrom with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bullet tries to clinch but Bystrom moves out of range.
Bystrom throws a counter high kick but Bullet was just alert enough to avoid it.
Bystrom misses with a head kick.
Bystrom misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bullet is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Bullet cracks a nice hook into Bystrom's ribs.
Bystrom uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bullet.
Bystrom plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bullet dodges the punch combination from Bystrom.
#CL2#
Bullet closes the distance and pushes Bystrom back into the cage.#T1#
Bullet scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bullet swings wildly with an uppercut but Bystrom uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Bullet pulls guard.
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.
Bullet is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bystrom is controlling him.
Bullet is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Bystrom trying to control the position from guard on top but Bullet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jack Bullet has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Bullet thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Torkel Bystrom is winning the standup battle so far.
Bullet cracks Bystrom with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bullet misses with a left hand
and Bystrom counters with a nice uppercut.
Bystrom displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Bystrom throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bystrom misses with a straight right.
Bystrom looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bystrom throws a head kick that misses.
Bystrom misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Bystrom as he connects with a hook.#T3#
Bystrom throws a sloppy head kick
and Bullet counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#KD2#
Bullet lands a big uppercut and Bystrom crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Bystrom looks OK. Bullet waves Bystrom back to his feet!#CUT2#Torkel Bystrom's cut is getting worse.
Bullet takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Bystrom looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bystrom throws a head kick that misses.
Bystrom drops his hands for a split second and Bullet immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Bystrom face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Bullet follows up with a right hand that knocks Bystrom into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jack Bullet! |
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Event:
PF27 Dimitrov v Lemieux
Date: Jun 27, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boskins throws a right hand that Bystrom ducks under and follows up with a left that Bystrom also avoids with ease.
Bystrom lands with a hook. Boskins tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bystrom buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bystrom throws a sloppy head kick and Boskins moves out of range easily.
Boskins avoids the head kick by Bystrom.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Bystrom.
Boskins is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bystrom.
Bystrom looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Nice shot lands for Bystrom.
Bystrom uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boskins.
Bystrom lands with a hook. Boskins tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Boskins 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.
Bystrom swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Boskins counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bystrom lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bystrom staying out of range there.
Bystrom tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boskins throws a leg kick
and Bystrom counters with a two punch combo.
Boskins blocks a head kick by Bystrom.
#T1#
Boskins avoids the head kick by Bystrom.
Bystrom avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bystrom rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Boskins moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
It seemed like Boskins was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bystrom scores with a punch to the head.
Boskins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bystrom lands a two punch combo.
Bystrom throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A head kick misses from Bystrom.
Boskins swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Boskins avoids the body shot from Bystrom.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bystrom.
Bystrom scores with a sloppy right hand. Boskins should have avoided that one.
Bystrom throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Boskins.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boskins misses with a body shot.
Bystrom is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T2#
Boskins throws a right hand that Bystrom ducks under and follows up with a left that Bystrom also avoids with ease.
Bystrom connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Boskins lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Boskins throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bystrom.
Bystrom misses with a double jab.
Boskins looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bystrom blocks the body kick.
Boskins moves forwards but Bystrom connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Boskins keeps Bystrom at a distance using the push kick.
Bystrom scoring well with a low kick there.
Bystrom lands with a cross.
Bystrom ducks under a wild hook from Boskins.
Bystrom throws a head kick that half lands.
Boskins fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Boskins misses with an uppercut. Bystrom saw that one coming.#T3#
Bystrom fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That kick from Boskins tenderised Bystrom's leg. Bystrom is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bystrom looks to land a combination but Boskins avoids it well.
Bystrom will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bystrom lands with a nice body punch.
Boskins blocks a head kick by Bystrom.
Bystrom uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boskins.
Boskins takes one to the side of the head.
Boskins with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bystrom to score with a decent uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bystrom. Boskins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boskins now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Boskins blocks a head kick by Bystrom.
Boskins is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Boskins goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T4#
Bystrom lands a right hook to the body.
Bystrom uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boskins.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bystrom wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bystrom pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bystrom moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Bystrom is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Bystrom lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Boskins backs up against the cage.
Bystrom tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boskins misses with a low kick.
Boskins misses with a body shot.
Bystrom misses with a jab, cross combination.
Boskins throws a looping overhand right but Bystrom ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bystrom throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Boskins on the side of the head.
Bystrom misses with a jab, cross combination.
Boskins doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Boskins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bystrom was well out of range. Poor timing from Boskins.
Bystrom seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Torkel Bystrom dominated that 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.#R2#
Boskins throws a sloppy head kick
and Bystrom counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Boskins is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Bystrom goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bystrom's corner calls for a 1-2. Bystrom obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Bystrom.
Bystrom pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bystrom uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boskins.
Bystrom looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bystrom tries a head kick but it misses.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Boskins might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Bystrom has got the better of the exchanges.
A left and a right from Bystrom both land. Nice combination.
Torkel Bystrom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bystrom bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bystrom was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nice defenses there by Bystrom.#KD#
Bystrom lands a left and a right that send Boskins crashing to the mat, dazed. Bystrom thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Boskins in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
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!
Boskins scores with a one two! Bystrom had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Bystrom lands a head kick!
#ROC#Boskins is rocked!
Boskins looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bystrom uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boskins.#T1#
Bystrom lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Good leg kick by Bystrom.
Boskins takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Boskins tries to bum rush Bystrom with a series of wild strikes but Bystrom uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bystrom throws a big counter combination but Boskins scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Torkel Bystrom is winning the standup battle so far.
Boskins is breathing heavily.
Bystrom throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bystrom swings for the body but Boskins moves out of range.
Bystrom lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bystrom.
Boskins throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Boskins loads up on a big right hand but Bystrom slips the punch.
Sloppy strikes from Bystrom. Those never looked like landing.
Boskins takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Boskins throws an overhand right that lands on Bystrom's shoulder, as Bystrom tries to avoid the shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Bystrom misses the target.
Bystrom throws a series of punches but Boskins avoids them all with ease. #T2#
Bystrom scores with a nice right hand.
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!
Bystrom stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bystrom is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Boskins can do to turn this around?
Bystrom throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bystrom lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A head kick misses from Boskins.
A head kick misses from Bystrom.
Bystrom throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Boskins.
Bystrom stalks Boskins and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Boskins's face. Boskins staggers backwards, shaken.
Boskins is still on wobbly legs! Can Bystrom finish him?
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Bystrom! Boskins is out on his feet! Bystrom rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Boskins is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Boskins is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Torkel Bystrom! |
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Event:
PF17 Lucassen v Alcala
Date: May 30, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bystrom stalks Southall and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Southall's face. Southall staggers backwards, shaken.#CUT#It looks like Neville Southall has been cut.
Bystrom looks to land a combination. Southall sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Bystrom throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bystrom throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bystrom takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#It looks like Torkel Bystrom has been cut.
Bystrom looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Southall takes one to the chin there.
Bystrom lands the left hand.
Southall throws a hook but Bystrom blocks it.
Bystrom misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bystrom lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Bystrom tries a head kick but it misses.
Southall tries to counter with a clinch but Bystrom shakes him off and moves away.
Southall misses with a hook.
Bystrom throws a sloppy head kick
and Southall counters with a straight right hand.
Southall shoots in for a takedown but Bystrom shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Southall is looking to score with low kicks.
Southall drops his hands momentarily and Bystrom takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T1#
Southall avoids a kick to the body.
Bystrom avoids the head kick by Southall.
Southall throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bystrom's waist but Bystrom gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Southall off to one side.
Bystrom connects with the punch.#CUT#That has opened up Neville Southall's cut even more.
Bystrom thows a left - swing and a miss!
Southall throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bystrom sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bystrom scores with a head kick.
Southall looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Torkel Bystrom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Neville Southall.
Bystrom throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Southall feints the counter takedown.
Southall avoids the head kick by Bystrom.
Bystrom fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Southall manages to avoid it.
Southall takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T2#
Bystrom throws a head kick that misses
and Southall counters with a straight right hand.
Southall misses with a few strikes there.
Southall 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.
Southall has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Southall there as he acknowledges the shot.
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!
A jab from Southall misses.
Bystrom takes a swing at Southall's ribcage but misses.
Southall will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#KD#
Bystrom drops Southall with a beautiful combination! Southall stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Bystrom is looking for the KO!#KD#
Bystrom lands a big head kick that sends Southall tumbling to the mat! Bystrom takes a step backwards and waves Southall back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#The cut above Neville Southall's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Bystrom tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Southall blocks a head kick by Bystrom.
Southall tries for a takedown but Bystrom sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T3#
Bystrom ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A head kick misses from Bystrom.
Bystrom lands a head kick. Southall smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT#Neville Southall's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Southall blocks a head kick by Bystrom.
Southall gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bystrom takes a swing at Southall's ribcage but misses.
Bystrom lands with a kick to the temple. Southall shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A shot to the liver by Bystrom. Beautiful body shot.
Southall avoids the head kick by Bystrom.
Bystrom lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Neville Southall's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Torkel Bystrom! |
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Event:
PF9 Alcala v Choo
Date: May 02, 2020 |
#R1#
Bystrom bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bullet's head.
Bystrom lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bullet circles away quickly and effectively.
A countering left hand to the body from Bullet misses.
Bystrom misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bullet looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bystrom misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bystrom cracks Bullet with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A telegraphed right hand from Bullet misses the target. #CL2#
Bullet gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bystrom.#BC#
Bystrom manages to break the clinch.
Bystrom lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bystrom misses with a series of wild punches.
Bullet avoids the head kick by Bystrom.
Bystrom throws a lazy uppercut
and Bullet counters with a left to the body. #CL2#
Bullet closes the distance and pushes Bystrom back into the cage.#T1#
Bystrom stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bullet misses with the head strike.
#BC#
Bystrom pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Torkel Bystrom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bystrom throws a one two combo.
Bystrom throws a sloppy head kick and Bullet moves out of range easily.
Bullet let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bullet with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bystrom to score with a decent uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bystrom. Bullet does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bystrom throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bystrom looks to score with a jab to the body but Bullet is just out of range.
Bystrom seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Bystrom swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bystrom takes one on the button.#CUT2#
It looks like Torkel Bystrom has been cut.
Bullet misses with an uppercut. Bystrom saw that one coming.
Bystrom avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T2#
Bystrom throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bullet is looking for the big counter here.
Bystrom misses with the body kick
and Bullet counters with a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bystrom throws a jab when Bullet was well out of range.
Bullet throws a low kick but Bystrom avoids it.
Bullet scores with a jab.
Bystrom connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A clash of legs there as Bystrom blocks the low kick.
Bystrom misses with a low kick.
A head kick from Bystrom lands but Bullet takes it in his stride.
Nice body kick there by Bystrom.
Bystrom misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sloppy strikes from Bystrom. Those never looked like landing. #T3#
Bystrom lands a jab to the nose.
Bystrom lands a body shot.
Bystrom rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bullet moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bystrom lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bystrom lands a high kick!
Bystrom lands a right hook to the body.
Bullet takes a kick to the side of the head.
Bullet dodges the punch combination from Bystrom.
Bystrom changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Bystrom throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bullet! But no joy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bystrom misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bystrom throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bullet was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Bystrom lands with a straight right. Bullet didn't see that one coming.
Bystrom throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bullet appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bystrom throws a sloppy body shot
and Bullet counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bullet tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bullet blocks a head kick by Bystrom.
Bullet is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL2#
Bullet closes the distance and pushes Bystrom back into the cage.
Bystrom looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
Bullet escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Bullet clinches with his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Torkel Bystrom dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Torkel Bystrom's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Bystrom throws a head kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bystrom. Bullet does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bystrom with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bystrom throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bystrom misses with a double jab
and Bullet counters with a straight right hand.
Bystrom misses with a jab, cross combination.
Torkel Bystrom is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bystrom throws a sloppy head kick
and Bullet counters with a left to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bullet throws a good cross that connects.
Bullet fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bystrom.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bystrom. Bullet does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bystrom thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Bystrom throws a body punch but Bullet moves out of range.
Bystrom is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bullet can do to turn this around?
Bullet scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bystrom throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bullet's head.
Bullet with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bullet lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Bystrom - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Bullet!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jack Bullet!
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Event:
TWGC 29 (265lbs, D2): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Apr 17, 2020 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Torkel Bystrom (ranked 3975 p4p, 357 weight class) and Torkel Bystrom (ranked 1807 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 9 losses; Torkel Bystrom! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Torkel Bystrom!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Radbod Blank and Paulsen Ambrosius.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fighter B drags the fight down to the ground.
Fighter A drops back, looking for a kneebar! Fighter B looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Fighter B looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Fighter B! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Fighter A (0) vs (4) Fighter B
Fighter A sneaks back into half guard.
Fighter A looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fighter A looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fighter B is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Fighter A actively working from the bottom here.
Fighter A is staying active underneath Fighter B, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Fighter B prevents Fighter A from improving his position.
Fighter A looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fighter A looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fighter A wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fighter A is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fighter B pulls his head out easily.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Fighter B in particular looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fighter A looking for submissions off his back.
Fighter A looking for a kimura from the bottom but Fighter B passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Fighter A (0) vs (7) Fighter B
Fighter A is looking for a sweep.
Fighter B wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fighter A keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fighter A is looking to regain half guard here but Fighter B keeps moving and retains side control.
Fighter B taking a breather here.
Fighter A is trying to work for a sweep but Fighter B has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Fighter A (0) vs (9) Fighter B
Fighter A is trying to reverse the position but instead Fighter B has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Fighter A (0) vs (12) Fighter B
Fighter B has the hooks in. Fighter A is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Fighter A wants to escape the position.
Fighter A tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Fighter A keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Fighter B controlling from the full mount.
Fighter A gets back to half guard.
Fighter A looking for subs from the bottom but Fighter B mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Fighter A (0) vs (15) Fighter B
Fighter B really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fighter A. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fighter A is trying to escape the mount.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Fighter B wants to take his opponent's back but Fighter A doesn't allow it.
Fighter A really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Fighter B wants to take Fighter A's back here but Fighter A is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Fighter A keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Fighter A is working hard here to advance position.
Fighter A looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Fighter A (0) vs (18) Fighter B
Fighter A wants to escape the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
You can see the frustration on Fighter A's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Fighter A prevents Fighter B from getting a body triangle.
Fighter A wants to escape the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Fighter B wants to control but Fighter A manages to buck him off and is now in Fighter B's guard! Nice work there by Fighter A! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fighter A (2) vs (18) Fighter B
Fighter B has his hands on Fighter A's head, controlling the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Fighter A stands and throws Fighter B's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Fighter A (5) vs (18) Fighter B
We've been hearing good reports from Fighter A'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.
Fighter A has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Fighter B is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Fighter A yanks on the arm and Fighter B is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Fighter A.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Torkel Bystrom!
Torkel Bystrom thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
RR 11
Date: Apr 04, 2020 |
#R1#
A head kick misses from Takano.
Yoshi Takano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takano tries a head kick but it misses.
Takano throws a shot from downtown. Bystrom moves away and avoids it.
That kick from Bystrom tenderised Takano's leg. Takano is trying to keep his angry face on.
Takano misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Takano thows a leg kick but Bystrom checks it
and Bystrom counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Bystrom throws a sloppy head kick and Takano moves out of range easily.
Takano avoids the head kick by Bystrom.
Bystrom avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Takano pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bystrom displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Takano throws out the jab.
Bystrom's jab looks to have found its range, popping Takano under the eye.
Takano lands a lovely overhand right.#CUT#
It looks like Torkel Bystrom has been cut.
Bystrom misses the shot to the body.
Takano looks for the body kick but Bystrom saw that one coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takano blocks a head kick by Bystrom.
Bystrom blocks a head kick by Takano.
Bystrom buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Takano throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Takano fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bystrom is out of range.
Bystrom lands with a kick to the temple. Takano shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #T1#
Takano showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bystrom.
Nice defenses there by Bystrom.
Takano throws the left hand but Bystrom avoids the punch easily.
Takano looks to land a right hand but Bystrom moved out of range.
Takano misses with a body kick.
Bystrom steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Takano.
Takano moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBystrom.
Takano throws an off balance right hand
and Bystrom cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Takano is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Bystrom's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Some wild striking there from Bystrom.
Bystrom thuds his right hand into Takano's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Takano throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Takano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bystrom shapes to counter with a head kick.
Bystrom has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Takano.
Bystrom swings for the body but Takano moves out of range.
Bystrom scores with a kick to the body.
#KD2#
Bystrom throws out a head kick that Takano doesn't see coming - it connects and sends Takano crashing to the mat face first! He's bounced up to his knees and is scrambling to get back to his feet and beat the count. He's up on 5 but still looks a bit groggy; will the referee allow it to continue??? He's taking a good look into Takano's eyes and has decided to let it go on!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bystrom just misses with a punch to the body.
Takano takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T2#
Bystrom pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bystrom avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Takano misses with a straight left.
Bystrom moves out of range as Takano throws a body kick.
Bystrom swings for the body but Takano moves out of range.
Takano throws a wild body kick that Bystrom sees coming a mile off.
Bystrom lands a nice shot to the body.
Takano misses with a hook
#KD2#
and Bystrom counters with a right, a left and a big uppercut that drops Takano to the mat! Bystrom runs to a neutral corner to get the count going quickly. 3,4,5,6 and Takano is back to his feet. He seems ready to continue - the ref agrees so we're back at it!
Bystrom ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bystrom raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Takano throws a jab when Bystrom was well out of range.
A jab from Takano misses.
Bystrom throws a right hand that Takano ducks under and follows up with a left that Takano also avoids with ease.
Bystrom blocks the body kick.
Takano goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Bystrom lands a nice hook to Takano's body. Takano takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bystrom steps in and throws a big head kick that drops Takano to the mat! Takano looks in trouble, can he beat the count? Bystrom is bouncing in a neutral corner joining in with the referee '4,5,6' they both chant. 7,8,9... he's not going to make it! 10! He's out! Bystrom jumps onto the ropes and takes in the acclaim from the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Torkel Bystrom!
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Event:
Rick's Rumble 9
Date: Mar 14, 2020 |
#R1#
Upchurch throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Upchurch throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bystrom scores with a head kick. Upchurch tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT#
It looks like Brian Upchurch has been cut.
Upchurch throws the left hand but Bystrom avoids the punch easily.
Upchurch misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bystrom checks a leg kick. #CL2#
Upchurch closes the distance and clinches.
Upchurch blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bystrom.
Bystrom blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Upchurch tries to land knees in the clinch but Bystrom avoids the damage to the body.
Upchurch misses with a body punch.
#BC#
Bystrom escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Upchurch misses with a right hand
and Bystrom counters with a head kick. That will keep Upchurch thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Bystrom misses with a head kick.
Upchurch thinks about the counter body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Upchurch wants to clinch.
Bystrom lands with a straight right. Upchurch didn't see that one coming.#T1#
Bystrom slips a jab and a cross from Upchurch.
Upchurch avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bystrom's jab looks to have found its range, popping Upchurch under the eye.
Bystrom lands a nice leg kick that just misses Upchurch's sensitive parts. #CL2#
Upchurch gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Bystrom escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bystrom circles away from the clinch attempt.
Upchurch looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Upchurch throws a hook but Bystrom avoids it easily.
Bystrom throws a head kick that misses.
Upchurch pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Left hook, right uppercut from Upchurch. #CUT2#
It looks like Torkel Bystrom has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Upchurch forces Bystrom back against the ropes and clinches.
Upchurch misses with some punches.
Upchurch keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bystrom's efforts to push away.
Bystrom avoiding damage as Upchurch throws knees to the body.
#BC#
Bystrom's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bystrom misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bystrom looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Bystrom scores with a head kick. Upchurch tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Upchurch swinging wildly here.
Bystrom lands a two punch combo.
Bystrom looks to land a combination. Upchurch sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Bystrom moves out of range of the strikes.
Bystrom scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Upchurch tests Bystrom's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Upchurch blocks a head kick by Bystrom.
Some wild striking there from Bystrom.
Brian Upchurch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bystrom swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Upchurch wants to counter the offense by Bystrom and move into the clinch position.
Upchurch displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A shot to the liver by Bystrom. Beautiful body shot.#CL2#
Upchurch clinches. #BC#
Bystrom breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Bystrom tries to keep at a distance but Upchurch has taken the fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Torkel Bystrom will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Bystrom uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Upchurch.
Upchurch scores with a one two! Bystrom had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Upchurch looks to throw the jab but Bystrom is out of range.
Upchurch is looking to score with low kicks.
Bystrom misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Upchurch lands a front kick.
Upchurch is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Upchurch, right into the meat.
Bystrom moves out of range of the body kick.
Upchurch throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bystrom throws out a leg kick but Upchurch moves out of range and Bystrom only half commits.
Upchurch tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Upchurch walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bystrom checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bystrom is looking to counter punch.
Upchurch wants to land a leg kick but Bystrom is out of range.
Bystrom thinks about countering with a head kick.
Upchurch tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Upchurch clinches up against the ropes.
Bystrom takes a knee right on the jaw!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bystrom misses with some punches.
A short body shot lands from Upchurch as the two fighters clinch.
A short left from Upchurch.
Upchurch tries to land knees in the clinch but Bystrom avoids the damage to the body. #T1#
Bystrom tries a body shot but Upchurch blocks it.
Bystrom blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Upchurch trying to land knees to the body.
Upchurch tries a knee to the head but Bystrom blocks it.
Upchurch putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bystrom in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Upchurch - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Bystrom misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Upchurch gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bystrom managing to block the knees to the body from Upchurch.
Bystrom prevents a body shot from Upchurch.
Bystrom managing to block the knees to the body from Upchurch.
Good body shot from Upchurch.
Bystrom lands a hook that snaps the head of Upchurch backwards.
Upchurch unloads a knee to the mid-section.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Upchurch creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Upchurch is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bystrom is defending well for now.#BC#
Bystrom's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bystrom throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T2#
Upchurch fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Upchurch throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bystrom on the side of the head. #CUT2#
Torkel Bystrom's cut is getting worse.
Bystrom displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Upchurch throws out the jab.
Upchurch on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Bystrom swinging wildly here.
#CL2#
Upchurch closes the distance and clinches.
Upchurch blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bystrom misses with a short punch on the inside.
Upchurch is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bystrom is defending well for now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Upchurch.
Bystrom softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Upchurch tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bystrom avoids it.
Knees to the body from Upchurch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Upchurch scores a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Upchurch lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bystrom avoiding damage as Upchurch throws knees to the body.
Bystrom lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Upchurch showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Upchurch moves in looking to clinch but Bystrom pushes him off.
Bystrom lands with a kick to the temple. Upchurch shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Bystrom doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bystrom uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Upchurch.
Bystrom on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CL2#
Upchurch closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Bystrom manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Upchurch gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Upchurch tries to land knees in the clinch but Bystrom avoids the damage to the body.
Bystrom lands a right hand.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Upchurch. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Bystrom lands a hook that snaps the head of Upchurch backwards.
Upchurch lands a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bystrom.
Upchurch tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bystrom pushes Upchurch back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Bystrom breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bystrom misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Upchurch.
A head kick from Bystrom lands but Upchurch takes it in his stride.
Bystrom displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #T1#
Upchurch throws a right and a left that Bystrom avoids nicely.
Upchurch throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bystrom sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Upchurch throws an off balance right hand
and Bystrom counters with a nice body shot.
Upchurch takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bystrom misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bystrom scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Upchurch walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bystrom checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A big left from Upchurch misses.
Upchurch is looking to clinch but Bystrom is avoiding it.
Upchurch lands a jab to Bystrom's midsection.
Upchurch throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Upchurch takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bystrom misses with a head kick.
Bystrom pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice defenses there by Bystrom.
A head kick misses from Bystrom.
Upchurch tries a head kick but it misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Upchurch.
Torkel Bystrom is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Upchurch closes the distance and pushes Bystrom back into the ropes.
Upchurch pushes Bystrom back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Bystrom doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Upchurch lands a body shot.
Upchurch keeps control of Bystrom as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Bystrom breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bystrom blocks a head kick by Upchurch.
Bystrom has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Upchurch finds it's way round the side to connect with Bystrom's head.
A swing and a miss from Upchurch.
Bystrom swings for the body but Upchurch moves out of range.
Upchurch connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bystrom throws a lazy head kick
and Upchurch counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bystrom has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Upchurch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Upchurch dodges the punch combination from Bystrom.
Upchurch misses with a head kick.
Upchurch throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bystrom lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#CL2#
Upchurch moves into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Brian Upchurch.
I think Upchurch has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Upchurch!
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Event:
AKT 15
Date: Feb 21, 2020 |
#R1#
Upchurch is looking to clinch but Bystrom is avoiding it.
Brian Upchurch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bystrom lands a head kick. Upchurch smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
The fight stays on the outside here - Upchurch looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bystrom lands a high kick!
Bystrom uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Upchurch.
A head kick misses from Bystrom.
Upchurch blocks a head kick by Bystrom.
#CL2#
Bystrom tries to keep at a distance but Upchurch has taken the fight into the clinch.
Upchurch misses with an elbow strike.
Bystrom wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Upchurch has him pressed against the ropes.
Bystrom misses with a body punch.
#BC#
Bystrom's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bystrom scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Upchurch tries to clinch up but Bystrom circles away and keeps his distance.
Bystrom swats away the attempt to clinch by Upchurch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bystrom lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Upchurch has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Upchurch and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#CL2#
Upchurch gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bystrom struggles to land a body shot inside as Upchurch controls his hands.
#T1#
With the fighters up against the ropes, Upchurch throws an elbow but misses.
Upchurch scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Upchurch pushes Bystrom back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bystrom dodges an elbow strike from Upchurch.
I was talking to Bystrom's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC#
Bystrom breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bystrom lands a high kick!
Upchurch tries to clinch up but Bystrom circles away and keeps his distance.
Upchurch fails in his attempt to clinch.
Upchurch tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Bystrom paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bystrom pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bystrom fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Upchurch is out of range.
Upchurch feints a counter leg kick.
Bystrom throws a head kick but Upchurch moves out of range.
Bystrom throws a head kick but Upchurch moves out of range.
Bystrom tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bystrom tries a head kick but it misses.
Upchurch is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Upchurch tries to close the distance and clinch but Bystrom swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A combination from Upchurch does no damage.
A combination from Upchurch does no damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Upchurch lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bystrom backs up against the ropes.
#CUT2#
It looks like Torkel Bystrom has been cut.
Upchurch darts in trying to clinch
and Bystrom counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T2##CL2#
Upchurch has closed the distance and engaged Bystrom in a clinch.
Bystrom looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Upchurch misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bystrom.
Bystrom doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Upchurch fails to land.
Upchurch trying to land knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Upchurch.
Bystrom digs a right hand underneath Upchurch's ribcage. Upchurch let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Upchurch throws a punch but it's blocked by Bystrom.
Bystrom has had enough of the clinch but Upchurch keeps him there for the moment.
Bystrom is looking to break free of the clinch but Upchurch has double underhooks.
Bystrom blocks an elbow strike from Upchurch.
Bystrom tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Upchurch's elbow.
Upchurch lands an elbow just above Bystrom 's eye.
A short right from Upchurch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Upchurch tries a body shot but Bystrom blocks it.
#BC2#
Upchurch escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Upchurch tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Bystrom manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bystrom jabs Upchurch right on the nose. Upchurch blinks but takes it well.
Upchurch moves in looking to clinch but Bystrom pushes him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Brian Upchurch will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Torkel Bystrom's cut.
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#
Bystrom scores with a head kick.
Torkel Bystrom is winning the standup battle so far.
Upchurch tries to close the distance and clinch but Bystrom swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bystrom connects with a nice looking jab.
Upchurch's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bystrom under the eye.
Upchurch lands a head shot.
Upchurch moves in looking to clinch but Bystrom pushes him off.
Bystrom scores with a body shot.
Bystrom lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#CL2#
Upchurch pushes Bystrom up against the ropes in a clinch.
Bystrom throws a punch but it's blocked by Upchurch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Upchurch throws an elbow that misses.
#BC#
Bystrom's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Upchurch moves into range and clinches up with Bystrom.#BC#
Bystrom breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bystrom tries to land a front kick but Upchurch steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bystrom's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Bystrom duly obliges.
Bystrom misses with a body shot.
Upchurch is looking to slow Bystrom down with leg kicks.
Upchurch wants to clinch up but Bystrom keeps it at a distance.
Upchurch is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Upchurch keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Upchurch on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bystrom misses with a head kick.
#CL2#
Upchurch gets a clinch. #BC#
Bystrom pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Upchurch takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Upchurch walks into a straight right hand from Bystrom.#CL2#
Upchurch clinches up against the ropes.
Bystrom lands a shoulder strike.
Bystrom is trying to break the clinch but Upchurch has him pressed against the ropes.
A left hand lands to the body for Bystrom.
Upchurch swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bystrom avoids a wild elbow strike from Upchurch.
Bystrom wants to break free but Upchurch has control.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Upchurch just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bystrom's brow.
Brian Upchurch seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Upchurch misses with an elbow over the top.
Bystrom blocking some punches.
Upchurch misses with some punches.
Bystrom wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bystrom lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Upchurch creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bystrom's defenses. #T2#
Upchurch tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Upchurch blocks a body shot from Bystrom.
Still in the clinch, Bystrom scores with a nice short uppercut.#CUT#
It looks like Brian Upchurch has been cut.
A frustrated look appears on Bystrom's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Upchurch has a couple of punches blocked by Bystrom.
Bystrom can't find room to land a body shot as Upchurch controls the action.
Bystrom working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Bystrom's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bystrom keeps Upchurch at a distance using the push kick.
Bystrom fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Upchurch manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Upchurch has taken the fight to the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bystrom.
Bystrom lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Upchurch backwards.
Upchurch lands a knee to the head.
Bystrom takes an elbow to the temple.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bystrom blocks an uppercut.
Upchurch swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Upchurch fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Upchurch creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Bystrom misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Torkel Bystrom dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Bystrom keeps the fight on the outside.
Upchurch is looking to clinch but Bystrom is avoiding it.
Bystrom digs a good body shot into Upchurch's ribs.
Upchurch tries to clinch there but Bystrom circles away.
Upchurch misses with a straight left.
Bystrom swats away the attempt to clinch by Upchurch.
A punch combination from Bystrom misses.
Upchurch tries to clinch but Bystrom moves out of range.
Bystrom throws a right and a left that both miss.
Upchurch tried to score with a low kick but Bystrom checks it.
Upchurch misses with a hook. Bystrom ducked under it nicely.
Upchurch lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Upchurch tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bystrom swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bystrom swats away the attempt to clinch by Upchurch.
Upchurch tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bystrom swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bystrom throws a counter high kick but Upchurch was just alert enough to avoid it.
Bystrom wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bystrom swats away the attempt to clinch by Upchurch.#T1##CL2#
Upchurch gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bystrom is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Upchurch landing knees to the body.
Bystrom throws a head punch that misses.
Upchurch throws a knee to the head but misses.
Upchurch misses with a knee to the head.
Upchurch misses with the head strike.
Bystrom blocks the elbow strike.
Upchurch has a couple of punches blocked by Bystrom.
Bystrom tries to circle away but Upchurch has him pinned against the ropes.
Bystrom lands a shot to the body.
Upchurch looking to throw knees to the head but Bystrom is blocking nicely.
Upchurch misses with some punches.
Upchurch lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Upchurch misses with an elbow strike.
#BC#
Bystrom breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Upchurch takes the fight into the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Upchurch just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bystrom's brow. #T2##BC#
Bystrom manages to break the clinch.
Upchurch takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Upchurch is looking to clinch.
Bystrom goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Upchurch gets a clinch.
Upchurch lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bystrom backwards.
Bystrom blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bystrom avoids a wild elbow strike from Upchurch.
Upchurch creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Bystrom blocks an elbow strike from Upchurch.
Upchurch pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Upchurch's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Upchurch lands an elbow just above Bystrom 's eye.
Bystrom working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Upchurch missing with knees to the body.
#BC#
Bystrom breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Upchurch closes the distance and clinches.
Bystrom misses with a punch to the body.
Bystrom misses with a punch to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Brian Upchurch.
I think Upchurch has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Event:
RS 1
Date: Jan 18, 2020 |
#R1#
Drama throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bystrom cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've been informed that Bystrom 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.
Drama cracks Bystrom with an open hand slap.
Bystrom uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Drama.
Drama loads up on a big right hand but Bystrom slips the punch.
Bystrom avoids the head kick by Drama.
Drama tries a head kick but it misses.
Bystrom takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Drama throws out a loose jab but Bystrom uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bystrom checks a leg kick nicely.
Bystrom catches Drama with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bystrom lands a lovely overhand right.
Bystrom moves out of range of the body kick from Drama.
Drama throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Drama misses with a leg kick.
Drama will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bystrom is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
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!
Bystrom uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Drama.
Drama thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bystrom lands a head kick!
#T1#
Bystrom shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Drama eats them both and turns towards Bystrom to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Bystrom throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bystrom will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bystrom blocks a low kick nicely.
Drama throws an off balance right hand
and Bystrom counters with a right hand to the body.
Drama throws a big shot that misses.
Drama checks a low kick from Bystrom.
Bystrom throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bystrom slips under a jab from Drama.
Bystrom misses with a series of wild punches.
Drama is looking to counter punch.
Drama ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bystrom moves away.
It seemed like Bystrom was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bystrom blocks a jab.
Bystrom fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#T2#
Bystrom lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bystrom swings for the body but Drama moves out of range.
Drama fires out a quick counter leg kick but Bystrom just manages to avoid it.
Bystrom ducks under a wild hook from Drama.
Bystrom goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Bystrom misses with a head kick.
Drama takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bystrom misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Drama throwing a counter right hand but Bystrom manages to avoid it.
Bystrom avoids the body shot from Drama.
Drama misses with a head kick.
Drama looks to land a right hand but Bystrom moved out of range.
Bystrom moves out of range of the strikes.
Bystrom goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Drama misses with a straight right.
Drama throws a head kick that misses.
Drama throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Drama moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBystrom.
Drama fails to land with a series of punches.
Drama throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bystrom is looking for the big counter here.#T3#
Drama throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bystrom tries a head kick but it misses.
Bystrom stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Drama throws a head kick but Bystrom moves out of range.
Bystrom is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Drama takes a swing at Bystrom's ribcage but misses.
Bystrom slips a jab and a cross from Drama.
Nice defenses there by Bystrom.
Drama misses with a hook.
Drama looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bystrom lands with an uppercut that bounces Drama off the cage and back into range.
Drama misses with a looping left.
Bystrom takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Drama is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Bystrom's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Bystrom throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bystrom 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!
Bystrom throws a right and a left that both miss.
Drama misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bystrom shapes to counter with a head kick.#T4#
Bystrom thuds a left hand into Drama's body.
Bystrom moves away from the strike by Drama.
Bystrom ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Drama will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Drama fakes the leg kick and cracks Bystrom in the body.
Drama throws a lazy right hand but Bystrom sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Drama swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bystrom appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Drama misses with a double jab.
Bystrom throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bystrom throws a sloppy head kick and Drama moves out of range easily.
Bystrom uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Drama.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head kick from Bystrom lands but Drama takes it in his stride.
Bystrom cracks Drama with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bystrom fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Drama manages to avoid it.
Drama looks to score with a jab to the body but Bystrom is just out of range.
Bystrom throws a counter combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Torkel Bystrom will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Drama swinging wildly here.
A nice combination there by Bystrom.
Bystrom keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Drama.
Bystrom wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Drama cracks Bystrom with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bystrom throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bystrom throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A solid leg kick lands there for Drama.
Drama takes a swing at Bystrom's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drama takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bystrom takes a jab right on the kisser.
A shot to the liver by Drama. Beautiful body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A combination from Bystrom does no damage.
Bystrom takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Drama throws a right hand that misses
and Bystrom counters with a head kick. That will keep Drama thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! #T1#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Drama - that will leave a mark!
Drama has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Bystrom throws a head kick but Drama moves out of range.
Bystrom lands a nice shot to the body.
Torkel Bystrom seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Drama throws a shot from downtown. Bystrom moves away and avoids it.
Drama throws a jab when Bystrom was well out of range.
A nice combination there by Drama.
Bystrom has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bystrom throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Drama's head.
Drama fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Drama misses with a double jab
and Bystrom counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Drama connects with an inside leg kick.
Drama rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bystrom moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bystrom now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Drama waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bystrom.
Bystrom lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Drama checks a low kick from Bystrom.
Bystrom misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Bystrom dodges the punch combination from Drama.
Drama throws a jab when Bystrom was well out of range.
Bystrom lands a nice shot that snaps Drama's head back.
Drama misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A leg kick checked by Drama.
Bystrom scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bystrom misses the shot to the body.
Drama appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bystrom throws a head kick but Drama moves out of range.
Bystrom throws a sloppy head kick and Drama moves out of range easily.
Bystrom takes a swing at Drama's ribcage but misses.
Drama lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bystrom circles away quickly and effectively.
Drama throws a right hand that misses
and Bystrom counters with a good low kick that Drama was not able to check.
Drama lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bystrom circles away quickly and effectively.
A low kick from Drama misses
and Bystrom connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Drama misses with a hook
and Bystrom counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Drama throws a body punch but Bystrom moves out of range.
Bystrom tries to work over Drama's front leg with a kick but Drama checks it.
A little feinted left hand from Drama on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bystrom throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bystrom jabs Drama to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bystrom loads up on a big right hand but Drama slips the punch.
Bystrom on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Bystrom misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Johnny Drama is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bystrom scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Drama doesn't seem bothered though.
Drama walks into a stiff left hand from Bystrom.
Drama will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Drama misses with a straight left.
Drama slips a jab and a cross from Bystrom.
Bystrom moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bystrom misses with a jab, cross combination.
Drama throwing a counter right hand but Bystrom manages to avoid it.
Bystrom throws a head kick that misses.
Drama is looking to counter punch.#T4#
Bystrom gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Drama.
Bystrom blocks a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bystrom throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bystrom lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Bystrom takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bystrom pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Drama throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Drama bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bystrom's head.
Bystrom lands with a kick to the temple. Drama shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Drama ducks under a wild hook from Bystrom.
Drama misses with a hook
and Bystrom counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Drama thinking.
A head kick misses from Bystrom.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A thudding body kick lands there by Bystrom!
A jab from Bystrom misses.
Bystrom dodges the punch combination from Drama.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Torkel Bystrom showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Drama throws a body punch but Bystrom moves out of range.
Drama thumps Bystrom with a low kick.
Drama connects with a jab.
Bystrom misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Drama was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bystrom pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bystrom throws a head kick but Drama moves out of range.
Drama catches Bystrom with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Drama misses with a wild combination.
Drama misses with a left hand
and Bystrom counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bystrom throws a predictable looking body shot
and Drama counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drama throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bystrom scores with a punch to the head.
Bystrom fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Drama manages to avoid it.
Drama dodges the punch combination from Bystrom.
#T1#
Drama wants to land a leg kick but Bystrom is out of range.
Bystrom lands a nice shot to the body.
Drama avoids a punch combination nicely.
Drama looks to land a right hand but Bystrom moved out of range.
Bystrom throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Drama throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bystrom with a nice cross.
Bystrom dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Drama. That did some damage!
A nice leg kick lands there from Drama.
Drama wants to slow Bystrom down by chopping away at his legs.
Drama misses with a hook
and Bystrom connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Drama cracks Bystrom with an open hand slap.
A head kick from Bystrom lands but Drama takes it in his stride.
Bystrom buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bystrom throws a hook but Drama avoids it easily.
Drama scores with a punch to the head.
Drama blocks a head kick by Bystrom.
Drama lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Drama misses with an uppercut. Bystrom saw that one coming.
Bystrom slips a jab from Drama.
Drama throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Bystrom counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bystrom rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Drama moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bystrom pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bystrom bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bystrom checks a low kick from Drama.
Bystrom misses with a head kick.
Decent striking displayed by Bystrom there.
Bystrom goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Bystrom chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Drama can pounce on him.
Drama looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T3#
No joy there for Bystrom, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bystrom takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bystrom throws a head kick that Drama semi-blocks.
Bystrom defending well as Drama loads up on a big left hand.
Drama lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Drama throws a leg kick but Bystrom checks it.
Johnny Drama has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bystrom scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Drama throws a shot to the body.
Drama swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bystrom avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Drama throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bystrom throws out a counter right but Drama avoids it with no problem.
Bystrom takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#CUT#
It looks like Torkel Bystrom has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Drama.
Good standup being displayed there by Drama as he connects with a hook.
Bystrom throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Drama's head.
Drama takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T4#
Bystrom throws a series of strikes that have Drama backpedaling.
Drama pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Drama lands with a nice combination. Bystrom backs away looking to recover.
A punch combination from Drama misses.
Drama moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBystrom.
Drama throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bystrom sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Bystrom - that will leave a mark!
Bystrom displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Drama takes a kick to the side of the head.
Drama cracks the inside of Bystrom's front leg.
Good exchange - Bystrom coming out on top.
Drama misses with a straight right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Drama will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Drama bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bystrom's head backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Torkel Bystrom.
Well Bystrom has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Torkel Bystrom!
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Event:
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Date: Nov 19, 2019 |
#R1#
Bystrom lands a jab.
A head kick from Bystrom lands but Sixx takes it in his stride.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sixx or perhaps it was just good defense by Bystrom, which made it look bad.
Bystrom looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sixx looks to land a right hand but Bystrom moved out of range.
Sixx swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sixx looks for a takedown but Bystrom sprawls well.
Sixx tries to clinch there but Bystrom circles away.
Sixx shoots in but no luck this time.
Bystrom is looking for a counter combo.
Torkel Bystrom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vinnie Sixx.
Sixx misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A counter left hand to the body from Bystrom misses its target.
Sixx throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bystrom's waist but Bystrom gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sixx off to one side.
Sixx fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bystrom connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sixx. Sixx circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CUT#
It looks like Vinnie Sixx has been cut.
Bystrom bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vinnie Sixx seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sixx changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bystrom tries to avoid it but Sixx manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bystrom to the ground. Bystrom escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sixx lands a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bystrom connects with a high kick. #T1#
No luck for Sixx with that takedown attempt.
Sixx throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bystrom's waist but Bystrom gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sixx off to one side.
Sixx looks winded!
Bystrom throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Sixx fails with a takedown attempt.
Sixx misses with a series of wild punches.
Sixx takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Bystrom scores with a head kick.
Bystrom throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#ROC#
Sixx is rocked!
Sixx tries to clinch there but Bystrom circles away.
Torkel Bystrom is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bystrom goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Sixx is still on wobbly legs! Can Bystrom finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big right from Sixx misses.
Bystrom lands with a right that hurts Sixx. Sixx looks to clinch but Bystrom throws a short knee that drops Sixx. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Torkel Bystrom!
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Event:
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Date: Nov 05, 2019 |
#R1#
Hozdic throws an overhand right that lands on Bystrom's shoulder, as Bystrom tries to avoid the shot.
Bystrom misses with a body shot.
Bystrom displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Hozdic misses with a body shot.
Hozdic looks to throw the jab but Bystrom is out of range.
Bystrom tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hozdic was well out of range. Poor timing from Bystrom.
Bystrom throws a front kick that sends Hozdic stumbling back into the cage.
Hozdic moves out of range of the body kick from Bystrom.
Hozdic lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#TD2#
Hozdic shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hozdic was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Hozdic goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Bystrom has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hozdic but great work by Bystrom.
Hozdic is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Bystrom knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hozdic on the ground.
Hozdic wants to improve his position but Bystrom is controlling well.
Hozdic moves into full guard.
Bystrom has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1#
Hozdic is trying to keep Bystrom in close.
#SUB2#
Hozdic throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Hozdic is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bystrom defends well.
Hozdic looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bystrom is one step ahead there.
Hozdic keeps trying to improve his position.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Hozdic is looking for a triangle but Bystrom pushes his legs off easily.
Hozdic looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Bystrom avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Hozdic is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bystrom defends well.#SUB2#
Hozdic working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bystrom doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bystrom manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3##SUB2#
Hozdic looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bystrom passes into side control.
Hozdic tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hozdic sneaks back into half guard.
Hozdic is looking for a sweep. Bystrom is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bystrom wants to pass the guard but Hozdic is defending well.
Hozdic is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dragan Hozdic dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Hozdic throws a body shot but no joy.
Bystrom misses with a wild combination.
Hozdic rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bystrom counters with a stiff right hand.
Bystrom misses with the combination.
Bystrom with a jab.
Bystrom misses the shot to the body.
Bystrom throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hozdic cracks a nice hook into Bystrom's ribs.
Nice takedown defense from Bystrom. No joy for Hozdic on that attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hozdic shoots for a takedown but Bystrom saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bystrom is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
No luck for Hozdic with that takedown attempt.
Torkel Bystrom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dragan Hozdic.
Bystrom avoids the body shot from Hozdic.
Hozdic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hozdic throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bystrom on the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Torkel Bystrom has been cut.
Bystrom looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hozdic.
Bystrom is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hozdic misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bystrom throws a right and a left that Hozdic avoids nicely.
Hozdic looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hozdic needs to keep his hands up - Bystrom had a free shot at his head there.
Torkel Bystrom is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hozdic shoots in but Bystrom avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bystrom fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Torkel Bystrom is winning the standup battle so far.
Hozdic takes a kick to the side of the head.
Hozdic blocks a head kick by Bystrom.
Hozdic showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bystrom.
Hozdic wants to counter the offense by Bystrom and move into the clinch position.#T2#
Bystrom throws a head kick that Hozdic semi-blocks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hozdic scores with a nice strike.
Hozdic blocks a head kick by Bystrom.
Hozdic throws the left hand but Bystrom avoids the punch easily.
Bystrom checks a low kick from Hozdic.
Bystrom throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bystrom slips a jab from Hozdic.
Hozdic slips a jab and a cross from Bystrom.
Hozdic wants to counter the offense by Bystrom and move into the clinch position.
Bystrom throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Bystrom works over Hozdic's head and body with a nice combination.
Bystrom takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bystrom is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hozdic can do to turn this around?
Bystrom moves forwards but Hozdic connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bystrom is looking to land body kicks.
Hozdic fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bystrom on the side of the head.
Donk. Hozdic catches Bystrom right on the button with a cross.#T3#
Bystrom thows a body kick. Hozdic tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Bystrom misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hozdic has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Bystrom feints and then cracks Hozdic's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hozdic down.
Hozdic takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hozdic shoots in for a takedown but Bystrom shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bystrom lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Hozdic misses the shot to the body.
Bystrom seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Bystrom lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bystrom.
Bystrom throws a head kick that Hozdic semi-blocks.
Bystrom stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bystrom wants it to stay on the feet.
Bystrom blocks a jab.
Hozdic throws a lazy right hand but Bystrom sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bystrom connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hozdic misses with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A swing and a miss from Hozdic.
Hozdic throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bystrom on the side of the head.
Torkel Bystrom is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hozdic darts in looking for a takedown but Bystrom gets double underhooks and turns Hozdic into the cage. #T4#
Bystrom dips to his left and cracks Hozdic with an uppercut!
Bystrom scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hozdic fails with the takedown.
Bystrom uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hozdic.
Bystrom fails to land with a series of punches.
Hozdic stuns Bystrom with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hozdic shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bystrom as he avoids it easily.
Hozdic avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hozdic throws a body shot but no joy.
Bystrom swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hozdic fails with a takedown attempt.
Hozdic tried to score with a low kick but Bystrom checks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Torkel Bystrom dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Torkel Bystrom's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Hozdic throws a hook but Bystrom avoids it easily.
Hozdic lands with a good body shot.
Bystrom misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bystrom sets himself, and Hozdic steps forward looking for the clinch! Bystrom avoids it this time.
Bystrom changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bystrom throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hozdic.
Bystrom lands a head kick. Hozdic smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Hozdic goes for a double leg but Bystrom avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bystrom continues to drive forward.
Bystrom misses with a two punch combination.
Hozdic is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bystrom sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A counter left hand to the body from Bystrom misses its target.
Hozdic throws a nice looking combination but Bystrom bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hozdic fails with a takedown attempt.
Torkel Bystrom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dragan Hozdic.
Hozdic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hozdic, right into the meat.
#T1##TD2#
Hozdic drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hozdic trying to move into half guard but instead Bystrom has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Bystrom stays in close to Hozdic's body and controls the position.
Hozdic looking for a sweep. Not yet Hozdic, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hozdic manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bystrom manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##SU2#
Hozdic stands up from Bystrom's guard - Hozdic perhaps looking for a knockout.
Hozdic throws a hook but Bystrom blocks it.
Hozdic takes a kick to the side of the head.
Hozdic cracks Bystrom with a good jab.#T2#
Hozdic lands with an uppercut that bounces Bystrom off the cage and back into range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bystrom cracks Hozdic with an open hand slap.
Bystrom lands with a straight right. Hozdic didn't see that one coming.
Hozdic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bystrom.
Hozdic shoots in for a takedown but Bystrom shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bystrom tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hozdic looks to land a body kick but Bystrom moved away.
Hozdic misses with a straight right.
Bystrom scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hozdic throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bystrom does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Bystrom lands a slapping body shot.
Bystrom misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hozdic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hozdic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hozdic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T3#
Bystrom throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hozdic lands a jab to the nose.
Hozdic misses with a straight right.
Hozdic misses with a body shot.
Bystrom tries a head kick but it misses.
Bystrom feints a jab promting Hozdic to slip. Bystrom then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Hozdic slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
No joy there for Hozdic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bystrom swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bystrom throws a right and a left that Hozdic avoids nicely.
Hozdic is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Bystrom misses with a head kick.
Hozdic throws a push kick but Bystrom slaps the foot to one side.
A swing and a miss from Bystrom.
Hozdic shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bystrom scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T4#
Bystrom throws a head kick that misses.
Hozdic wants to counter with a clinch but Bystrom pushes him away.
Hozdic connects with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hozdic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bystrom is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nice jab there from Hozdic.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hozdic or perhaps it was just good defense by Bystrom, which made it look bad.
A left lands for Bystrom.
Bystrom lands a high kick!
Hozdic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bystrom.
#TD2#
Hozdic throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bystrom tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hozdic is in Bystrom's guard.
Bystrom trying to control the position.
Hozdic passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB2#
Hozdic thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
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 Torkel Bystrom.
I think Bystrom 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Torkel Bystrom!
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Event:
TWGC 26 (265+lbs, D2): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Oct 18, 2019 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Torkel Bystrom (ranked 20802 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam McCullen (ranked 193 p4p, 28 weight class). McCullen has chosen The Foggy Dew as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Torkel Bystrom! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Sam McCullen!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Bystrom darts in and clinches McCullen up against the cage.
McCullen gets underhooks to prevent Bystrom's takedown attempt.
McCullen prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bystrom changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McCullen fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Torkel Bystrom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bystrom takes the fight into the clinch.
Bystrom prevents the takedown attempt.
Bystrom is looking for a takedown up against the cage. McCullen gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bystrom looking for a takedown.
McCullen gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bystrom (0) vs (2) McCullen
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bystrom is controlling McCullen's trapped leg to prevent McCullen from advancing to side control.
Bystrom is looking for a sweep. McCullen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCullen is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bystrom has a hand on McCullen's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. McCullen takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Bystrom (0) vs (5) McCullen
McCullen controlling his opponent.
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.
Bystrom is working to get back to half guard.
McCullen controlling his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that McCullen 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.
It looks like McCullen might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Bystrom wants to hold on but McCullen pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCullen content just to control the position here.
McCullen wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
McCullen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bystrom reaches up to try and control the position but McCullen seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Bystrom rolls and tries to escape and now McCullen has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Bystrom (0) vs (8) McCullen
That's five minutes gone in the round.
McCullen has good solid back control here.
McCullen controlling well, preventing Bystrom from escaping the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
McCullen keeps control of the position easily here as Bystrom tries to buck him off.
McCullen keeps control of the position as Bystrom tries to break free.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
McCullen 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.
McCullen's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from McCullen.
I really don't envy Bystrom right now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCullen keeps control of the position easily here as Bystrom tries to buck him off.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
More stalling from McCullen.
Bystrom tries to escape the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
McCullen keeps control of the position easily here as Bystrom tries to buck him off.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Bystrom is trying to break free.
Bystrom has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
McCullen has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Bystrom's body.
McCullen with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Yet more stalling tactics from McCullen.
McCullen avoiding Bystrom 's attempts to control his hands.
McCullen is riding his opponent, not letting Bystrom buck him off.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
McCullen is continuing to stall.
Bystrom is trying to break free.
McCullen just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Bystrom right now.
Bystrom rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
McCullen frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Bystrom (0) vs (11) McCullen
Bystrom is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bystrom looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Bystrom (0) vs (14) McCullen
And that's the end of the fight!
McCullen wins on points by 14 to 0.
Sam McCullen 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:
TWGC 26 (265+lbs, D2): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 17, 2019 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Torkel Bystrom (ranked 20794 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rickson Silva (ranked 5661 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Torkel Bystrom! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Rickson Silva!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Silva has his takedown stuffed
and Bystrom counters with a shoot takedown. Silva fights it but they end up in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bystrom (2) vs (0) Silva
Bystrom's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Silva wants to sweep here but Bystrom controlling him for the moment.
Bystrom slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Silva looking for a guillotine here but Bystrom defends easily.
Bystrom preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bystrom can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Silva has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at MMA Academy. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Bystrom sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bystrom pushes down on Silva's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Bystrom trying to control the pace.
Bystrom has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Silva tries to roll over but Bystrom keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bystrom tries to pass to full mount but Silva defends it.
Silva wants to improve his position but Bystrom is controlling well.
Bystrom knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Silva on the ground.
Bystrom has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Bystrom (5) vs (0) Silva
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bystrom controlling from mount.
Bystrom continues to stall.
Bystrom prevents Silva from getting the reversal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bystrom controlling from the full mount.
Silva really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bystrom takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bystrom manages to capitalize on a mistake by Silva to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Bystrom (8) vs (0) Silva
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Silva's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Bystrom doesn't have the hooks in and Silva manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bystrom (8) vs (2) Silva
Bystrom is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Silva tries to free his leg and advance position but Bystrom is retaining full guard.
Silva is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bystrom will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bystrom controlling Silva's posture.
Silva slips nicely into half guard.
Silva wants to pass the guard but Bystrom is defending well.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Silva is trying to control. Bystrom wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Silva is pressing down on Bystrom's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bystrom is holding on for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bystrom preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Silva stalling away here and it's allowed Bystrom to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Silva sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bystrom's guard.
Silva wants to control but Bystrom is keeping him busy.
Bystrom is controlling Silva's trapped leg to prevent Silva from advancing to side control.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Silva wants to pass the guard but Bystrom is defending well.
Bystrom is staying active underneath Silva, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bystrom trying to control here.
Bystrom is not content to let Silva control the position.
Silva wants to pass to mount but Bystrom is defending the position.
Silva is looking to stall here but Bystrom recovers full guard.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Bystrom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bystrom has Silva pulled in close to control his posture.
Silva won't allow Bystrom to sweep him here.
Silva looking to sit in guard and control but Bystrom gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bystrom (10) vs (2) Silva
Silva working for a triangle but Bystrom defends it easily.
Silva wants to sweep but no luck.
Silva throws his legs up looking for a submission but Bystrom uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Bystrom (13) vs (2) Silva
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Silva is trying to get back to half guard.
Silva gets back to half guard.
Silva is trying to get back to full guard.
Silva looking for submissions off his back.
Silva wants to get back to full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bystrom keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Bystrom passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Bystrom (16) vs (2) Silva
Bystrom slows the pace down.
Silva tries to buck Bystrom off but Bystrom is having none of it.
Bystrom has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Bystrom (18) vs (2) Silva
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Silva gets back to half guard.
Bystrom not doing much here.
Silva tries to get to full guard but Bystrom has control of the leg.
Silva keeps trying to improve his position.
Bystrom performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Silva won't allow Bystrom to pass to mount.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Silva tries to get to full guard but Bystrom has control of the leg.
Bystrom moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Bystrom (21) vs (2) Silva
Silva is looking to regain half guard here but Bystrom keeps moving and retains side control.
Silva is still trying to improve position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Silva is letting Bystrom control him for a moment.
Silva tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Bystrom presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Bystrom (23) vs (2) Silva
Silva regains half guard.
Silva wants to get back to full guard.
Bystrom wants to pass to mount but Silva is defending the position.
Silva has a hand on Bystrom's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Bystrom takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Bystrom (26) vs (2) Silva
Bystrom tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Silva really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Bystrom controlling the pace for now.
Silva is trying desperately to improve position.
Silva looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Bystrom (29) vs (2) Silva
Bystrom doesn't have the hooks in and Silva manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bystrom (29) vs (4) Silva
Bystrom keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Silva tries to free his leg and advance position but Bystrom is retaining full guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Bystrom keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Silva tries to free his leg and advance position but Bystrom is retaining full guard.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Bystrom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bystrom wants to sweep but no luck.
Silva wants to control from the top but Bystrom keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva controlling from the top position.
Bystrom tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 28, 2019 |
#R1#
Bystrom misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bystrom fails to land with a series of punches.
Bystrom lands with a slapping head kick. #CUT2#
It looks like Sven Kristian Nielsen has been cut.
Bystrom lands with an overhand left.#TD#
Nielsen gets a double leg takedown into Bystrom's guard.#SUB#
Nielsen 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.
Bystrom avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nielsen 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nielsen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nielsen trying to control the position from guard on top but Bystrom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nielsen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bystrom 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.#T1#
Bystrom working a defensive guard here.
Bystrom really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nielsen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nielsen seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Nielsen wants to control from the top but Bystrom keeps moving.
Nielsen is in close to Bystrom's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Nielsen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bystrom works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nielsen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Nielsen throws a big elbow that misses.
Bystrom keeping moving, preventing Nielsen from controlling successfully. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nielsen 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.
Nielsen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bystrom is pulling down on Nielsen's head. It's preventing any offense from Nielsen, at least for the moment.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nielsen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nielsen works the jab nicely.
Bystrom avoids the body shot from Nielsen.
Nielsen missing with a left hand there. Bystrom was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3#
Bystrom lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CUT2#
Sven Kristian Nielsen's cut is getting worse.#TD#
Nielsen shoots in and bounces Bystrom off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Nielsen throws a big right hand that misses.
Nielsen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Nielsen trying to control but Bystrom is working from the bottom.
Bystrom preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nielsen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nielsen throws a big elbow that misses. #T4#
Bystrom being controlled here, momentarily.
Nielsen trying to control the position from guard on top but Bystrom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bystrom holds on and takes a little breather. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nielsen dodges the punch combination from Bystrom.
Nielsen throws a body punch but Bystrom moves out of range.
Bystrom let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bystrom goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bystrom cracks Nielsen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nielsen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bystrom keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nielsen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Sven Kristian Nielsen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sven Kristian Nielsen's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Bystrom throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nielsen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bystrom drops his hands momentarily and Nielsen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nielsen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bystrom was well out of range. Poor timing from Nielsen.
Nielsen misses with an uppercut.
Bystrom keeps Nielsen at a distance using the push kick.
Bystrom thows a leg kick but Nielsen checks it #TD#
and Nielsen counters with a single leg into guard. Bystrom didn't expect that.
Nielsen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nielsen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Nielsen wants to control from the top but Bystrom keeps moving.
Nielsen looking to sit in guard and control but Bystrom gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Bystrom must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nielsen 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#
Bystrom sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Nielsen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nielsen pulls Bystrom in to control the position. #SUB#
Nielsen is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Bystrom frees his head nicely. Oh but Nielsen has switched to an armbar! Bystrom is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Sven Kristian Nielsen!
Sven Kristian Nielsen 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 06, 2017 |
#R1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Bystrom.
Winnfield tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Winnfield takes the fight into the clinch.
Winnfield lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Winnfield works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bystrom definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Winnfield creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Winnfield lands a right hand.
Bystrom misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bystrom tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Winnfield lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Winnfield looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Winnfield lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Winnfield breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Winnfield has closed the distance and engaged Bystrom in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Winnfield softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bystrom doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Winnfield blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Winnfield.
A nice left hand lands by Winnfield.
Winnfield lands a shoulder strike.
Bystrom is breathing heavily.
A short right from Winnfield.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Winnfield creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#
Bystrom is rocked!
Bystrom misses with a hook to the ribs.
Oh Bystrom is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A short right from Winnfield on the inside.
Winnfield dips a shoulder and cracks Bystrom with a mighty uppercut! Bystrom falls back against the cage and Winnfield unloads with a barrage of strikes! Bystrom 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 - Winnfield screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jules Winnfield!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Page stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CUT#
It looks like Torkel Bystrom has been cut.#CL#
Page drives through and clinches with Bystrom against the cage.
Page scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bystrom is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Page to keep the fight standing.
Bystrom is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Page pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Page lands a hook to the side of the head.
Page lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bystrom looks winded!
Page lands a big right hand! Bystrom is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Brad Page!
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