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Event:
King of Fighters: Round 6
Date: Jul 25, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hjarvardsson tries to close the distance and clinch but Gadzhimagomedov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gadzhimagomedov avoids the head kick by Hjarvardsson.
Gadzhimagomedov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gadzhimagomedov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gadzhimagomedov with a nice calf kick.
Gadzhimagomedov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gadzhimagomedov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hjarvardsson closes the distance and clinches up with Gadzhimagomedov, looking for a takedown. Hjarvardsson pushes Gadzhimagomedov against the cage but Gadzhimagomedov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gadzhimagomedov throws a head kick that Hjarvardsson semi-blocks.
Hjarvardsson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL2#
Hjarvardsson has closed the distance and engaged Gadzhimagomedov in a clinch.
Gadzhimagomedov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gadzhimagomedov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gadzhimagomedov really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hjarvardsson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Genzhe Gadzhimagomedov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magnus Hjarvardsson.
Gadzhimagomedov has Hjarvardsson pressed against the cage.
Hjarvardsson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T1##TD#
Gadzhimagomedov decides to pull guard.
Gadzhimagomedov working a defensive guard here.
Hjarvardsson 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.#SUB#
Hjarvardsson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gadzhimagomedov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hjarvardsson has managed to get both his arms back between Gadzhimagomedov's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gadzhimagomedov 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.
Hjarvardsson controlling from the top position. #SU2#
Hjarvardsson stands up from Gadzhimagomedov's guard - Hjarvardsson perhaps looking for a knockout.
Gadzhimagomedov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T2#
Gadzhimagomedov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A shot to the liver by Hjarvardsson. Beautiful body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hjarvardsson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gadzhimagomedov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hjarvardsson throws a sloppy head kick and Gadzhimagomedov moves out of range easily.
Gadzhimagomedov thuds his shin into the meat of Hjarvardsson's side.
Magnus Hjarvardsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hjarvardsson wants to clinch
and Gadzhimagomedov counters with a nice leg kick.
Gadzhimagomedov seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Hjarvardsson is looking to clinch but Gadzhimagomedov is avoiding it.
Gadzhimagomedov throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hjarvardsson is looking to clinch.
Gadzhimagomedov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hjarvardsson tries to clinch but Gadzhimagomedov is having none of it.
Hjarvardsson misses with a head kick.
Hjarvardsson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T3##CL2#
Hjarvardsson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Gadzhimagomedov jumps into guard, dragging Hjarvardsson to the mat.
Gadzhimagomedov is trying to keep Hjarvardsson in close.
#SUB#
Gadzhimagomedov looking for a guillotine here but Hjarvardsson defends easily.
Hjarvardsson trying to control but Gadzhimagomedov is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Gadzhimagomedov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hjarvardsson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hjarvardsson wants to pass the guard but Gadzhimagomedov is keeping the position.#SU2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hjarvardsson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Gadzhimagomedov, up you get! #T4#
A nice leg kick from Gadzhimagomedov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hjarvardsson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Gadzhimagomedov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Gadzhimagomedov scores with a nice body kick.
Gadzhimagomedov throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Gadzhimagomedov scoring well with a low kick there.
Gadzhimagomedov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gadzhimagomedov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gadzhimagomedov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hjarvardsson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Gadzhimagomedov - the referee stops the clock and Hjarvardsson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Gadzhimagomedov. Hjarvardsson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Genzhe Gadzhimagomedov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gadzhimagomedov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hjarvardsson moves to clinch but Gadzhimagomedov breaks away
and Gadzhimagomedov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hjarvardsson's knee momentarily.
Hjarvardsson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gadzhimagomedov as he avoids it easily. #CL2#
Hjarvardsson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gadzhimagomedov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Genzhe Gadzhimagomedov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Gadzhimagomedov throws a leg kick which misses Hjarvardsson's front leg but catches the back leg as Hjarvardsson tries to avoid it.
Hjarvardsson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gadzhimagomedov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL2#
Hjarvardsson clinches.
Hjarvardsson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gadzhimagomedov smiles and moves away.
Gadzhimagomedov circles away from the clinch attempt
and Gadzhimagomedov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A nice leg kick from Gadzhimagomedov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gadzhimagomedov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hjarvardsson fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gadzhimagomedov connects with a leg kick.
Gadzhimagomedov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hjarvardsson can do to turn this around?
Hjarvardsson moves in looking to clinch but Gadzhimagomedov pushes him off.
Hjarvardsson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hjarvardsson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gadzhimagomedov can pounce on him.
Gadzhimagomedov lands a nice looking body kick.
Hjarvardsson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Gadzhimagomedov.
Hjarvardsson fails in his attempt to clinch. #T1#
Gadzhimagomedov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#CL2#
Gadzhimagomedov gets tackled into the cage by Hjarvardsson. Hjarvardsson maintains the clinch. #TD#
Gadzhimagomedov pulls guard effortlessly.
Gadzhimagomedov controls Hjarvardsson momentarily but Hjarvardsson frees himself.
Hjarvardsson is fighting to break Gadzhimagomedov's control of his arms but Gadzhimagomedov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Gadzhimagomedov looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Hjarvardsson puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Hjarvardsson prevents Gadzhimagomedov from improving his position.
Gadzhimagomedov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gadzhimagomedov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T2#
Gadzhimagomedov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gadzhimagomedov is working hard here to advance position.
Gadzhimagomedov passes to full mount!
Gadzhimagomedov trying to control but Hjarvardsson is having none of it.
Hjarvardsson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Gadzhimagomedov with the ground and pound but Hjarvardsson uses the opportunity to regain guard. #T3#
Gadzhimagomedov tries to free his leg and advance position but Hjarvardsson is retaining full guard.
Hjarvardsson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hjarvardsson keeping moving, preventing Gadzhimagomedov from controlling successfully.
Gadzhimagomedov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hjarvardsson is keeping the position for now.
Gadzhimagomedov passes Hjarvardsson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hjarvardsson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gadzhimagomedov tries to free his leg and advance position but Hjarvardsson is retaining full guard. #T4#
Gadzhimagomedov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hjarvardsson can't keep his opponent in guard - Gadzhimagomedov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gadzhimagomedov trying to control the pace.
Hjarvardsson is not content to let Gadzhimagomedov control the position.#SUB#
Gadzhimagomedov is working for a kimura but Hjarvardsson is defending it quite comfortably.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gadzhimagomedov wants to free his trapped foot but Hjarvardsson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Genzhe Gadzhimagomedov dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Gadzhimagomedov thows a leg kick but Hjarvardsson checks it #TD2#
and Hjarvardsson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Hjarvardsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Gadzhimagomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Hjarvardsson throws a sloppy strike and Gadzhimagomedov has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Hjarvardsson is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Gadzhimagomedov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Genzhe Gadzhimagomedov!
Genzhe Gadzhimagomedov took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Altitude Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
King of Fighters: Golden Claws
Date: Jul 04, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dragon uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hjarvardsson has time to react.
A telegraphed right hand from Dragon misses the target.
Dragon just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL2#
Hjarvardsson clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Dragon jumps guard and drags Hjarvardsson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Dragon wants to sweep here but Hjarvardsson controlling him for the moment.
Dragon is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hjarvardsson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hjarvardsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Dragon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dragon wants to sweep here but Hjarvardsson controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Hjarvardsson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T1##SUB#
Hjarvardsson is posturing up here but Dragon has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Hjarvardsson tries to roll out but it's too tight and Hjarvardsson has to tap! Slick submission there by Dragon!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rayleigh Dragon!
Rayleigh Dragon is the new lightweight champion!
Rayleigh Dragon decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
KOF: IW PROVING GROUNDS 2
Date: Jun 06, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Bane forces Hjarvardsson back against the cage and clinches.
Bane misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hjarvardsson tries to break free but Bane pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Bane breaks the clinch.
Bane seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#CL2#
Hjarvardsson closes the distance and clinches.
Hjarvardsson is working for takedown but Bane is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hjarvardsson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hjarvardsson can't get the takedown.
A head punch on the inside from Bane fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Bane breaks the clinch.
Hjarvardsson tries to clinch up but Bane circles away and keeps his distance.
Bane throwing a counter right hand but Hjarvardsson manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Hjarvardsson pushes Bane up against the cage in a clinch.
Bane stalls. #T1#
Bane lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hjarvardsson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Hjarvardsson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Come on Hjarvardsson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Hjarvardsson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bane fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Vane Bane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magnus Hjarvardsson.
Bane stuffs the takedown.
Hjarvardsson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hjarvardsson has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Bane is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Bane avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T2#
Hjarvardsson shoots in looking for a takedown. Bane tries to sprawl out of it but Hjarvardsson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bane manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bane lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hjarvardsson closes the distance but Bane moves to the side
and Bane counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#It looks like Magnus Hjarvardsson has been cut.
Bane connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Vane Bane is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bane circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bane's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hjarvardsson under the eye.
Hjarvardsson shoots in looking for a takedown. Bane tries to sprawl out of it but Hjarvardsson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bane manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bane swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hjarvardsson fails in his attempt to clinch. #T3#
Bane with a body punch. A glancing blow. #TD2#
Hjarvardsson shoots in and gets a takedown into Bane's guard.
Hjarvardsson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bane is keeping the position for now.
Hjarvardsson pushing down on Bane's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hjarvardsson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Hjarvardsson controlling from mount. #SUB2#
Bane is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Hjarvardsson locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Bane is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Magnus Hjarvardsson!
Magnus Hjarvardsson really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Iron Wolf Discount Supplements (Q159/$100, Laundry logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
KING OF FIGHTERS: ROUND FOUR
Date: May 16, 2020 |
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hjarvardsson closes the distance and clinches.
Hjarvardsson has clasped his hands together around Snipes's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Hjarvardsson is staying tight to Snipes's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Hjarvardsson decides to stand up, so the ref orders Snipes to his feet.
Hjarvardsson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hjarvardsson has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Snipes is trying to keep an underhook but Hjarvardsson manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Snipes is concentrating on defense, preventing Hjarvardsson from advancing position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hjarvardsson stalling.
Hjarvardsson wants to free his trapped foot but Snipes is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hjarvardsson stands up from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hjarvardsson clinches.
Snipes is trying to break the clinch but Hjarvardsson is controlling him.
Hjarvardsson has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Snipes is trying to keep an underhook but Hjarvardsson manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Hjarvardsson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hjarvardsson stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Snipes to get to his feet.
Snipes looks winded!
Hjarvardsson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Snipes dives in and scores a takedown into Hjarvardsson's guard.
Hjarvardsson manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Hjarvardsson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
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!
Snipes bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Hjarvardsson sneaks out the side door and pushes Snipes away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hjarvardsson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Hjarvardsson advances position into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hjarvardsson remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Hjarvardsson decides to stand back up. Hjarvardsson steps back and let's Snipes get back to his feet.
Hjarvardsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hjarvardsson forces Snipes back against the cage and clinches.
Snipes jumps guard.
Hjarvardsson advances position into side control!
Hjarvardsson slows the pace down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hjarvardsson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Hjarvardsson tries to advance to mount but Snipes denies him.
Snipes takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Hjarvardsson controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Snipes looks to move to half guard but instead Hjarvardsson has passed into mount! Damn!
Hjarvardsson controlling from mount.
Hjarvardsson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Hjarvardsson trying to control but Snipes is having none of it.
Hjarvardsson looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Magnus Hjarvardsson dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Snipes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hjarvardsson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hjarvardsson wants the takedown. Snipes is fighting it off but Hjarvardsson persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Snipes's guard against the cage.
Hjarvardsson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hjarvardsson wants to pass the guard but Snipes is keeping the position.
Hjarvardsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Snipes can do to turn this around?
Hjarvardsson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Snipes's guard.
Hjarvardsson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magnus Hjarvardsson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Further stalling from Hjarvardsson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hjarvardsson decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Snipes is breathing heavily.
Hjarvardsson darts in and clinches Snipes up against the cage.
Hjarvardsson gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Snipes regains guard.
Snipes keeping moving, preventing Hjarvardsson from controlling successfully.
Hjarvardsson lands a couple of elbows.
Snipes being controlled here, momentarily.
Snipes wants to stand but Hjarvardsson is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hjarvardsson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Snipes, up you get!
Hjarvardsson closes the distance and pushes Snipes back into the cage.
Hjarvardsson tightens his grip and picks Snipes up, before dumping him to the ground. Snipes manages to land in guard.
Snipes is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Hjarvardsson dives into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Snipes is not content to let Hjarvardsson control the position.
Hjarvardsson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hjarvardsson has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Hjarvardsson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Snipes, pushing him back against the cage.
Hjarvardsson has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Snipes clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Snipes is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Hjarvardsson trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Snipes doesn't escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snipes showing good submission defense here.
Snipes rolls, trying to escape but Hjarvardsson keeps control of the position.
Hjarvardsson looking to break Snipes's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Snipes remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Hjarvardsson will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A bit of a pause in the action here. Hjarvardsson controlling the positon.
Snipes is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Hjarvardsson gets his way!
Hjarvardsson is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Magnus Hjarvardsson dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Hjarvardsson misses the shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Snipes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Snipes gets caught flat footed, as Hjarvardsson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Hjarvardsson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Snipes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hjarvardsson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Snipes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A lull in the action here as Hjarvardsson stalls from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hjarvardsson is working to tighten his grip on Snipes's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Snipes has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Hjarvardsson is really squeezing tight and eventually Snipes passes out! Hjarvardsson breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Magnus Hjarvardsson!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Magnus Hjarvardsson made sure he mentioned Iron Wolf Discount Supplements (Q159/$100, Laundry, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
Wesley Snipes was interviewed post fight and said 'Time to hit the gym and step up.'. |
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Event:
KING OF FIGHTERS: ROUND ONE
Date: Apr 25, 2020 |
#R1#
Hammer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hjarvardsson.
Hjarvardsson misses with a takedown attempt - Hammer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hammer seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hjarvardsson has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Hammer is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Hjarvardsson missing with a left hand there. Hammer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL2#
Hjarvardsson has managed to clinch.
Hammer looking to throw knees to the head but Hjarvardsson is blocking nicely.
Hjarvardsson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#BC#
Hammer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Hammer scores with a takedown into Hjarvardsson's guard.#ES2#
Hjarvardsson has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Hammer has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Hammer is looking to break free of the clinch but Hjarvardsson has double underhooks.
Hammer throws a knee to the head but misses.
#T1#
Hammer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #TD2#
Hjarvardsson is trying to trip Hammer. He has hold of a leg but Hammer is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Hjarvardsson persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#ES#
Hammer pushes Hjarvardsson off and scrambles back to his feet.
Hjarvardsson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hammer slaps away a takedown attempt from Hjarvardsson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hjarvardsson dives in and grabs Hammer's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hammer pushes down on Hjarvardsson's head and hops out.
Johnny Hammer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magnus Hjarvardsson.#TD#
Hammer feints and as Hjarvardsson raises his hands in defense, Hammer changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hjarvardsson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hammer manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Hjarvardsson wants to pass the guard but Hammer is keeping the position.#T2#
Hjarvardsson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hjarvardsson pushing down on Hammer's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hammer is breathing heavily.
Hammer trying to hold on to Hjarvardsson's head to control him but Hjarvardsson postures up.
#SU2#
Hjarvardsson decides to return to a standing position. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hjarvardsson.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammer being controlled for a moment. #T3##SUB2#
Hjarvardsson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hjarvardsson moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Let's hope that Hjarvardsson 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.#SUB2#
Hjarvardsson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hammer tries to bench press Hjarvardsson off him but Hjarvardsson keeps the position.
Hjarvardsson controlling the position from side mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Magnus Hjarvardsson dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Hammer avoids the body shot from Hjarvardsson.
Johnny Hammer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hammer. Hjarvardsson does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Hjarvardsson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hammer, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Hjarvardsson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD#
Hammer shoots in and gets a takedown into Hjarvardsson's guard.#ES2#
Hjarvardsson pushes Hammer off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #TD2#
Hjarvardsson looking to score a takedown here. Hammer is defending well but Hjarvardsson drives through and ends up in Hammer's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hjarvardsson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hjarvardsson is continuing to stall.#T1#
Hjarvardsson wants to control from the top but Hammer keeps moving.
Hjarvardsson content to stall in guard here.
Hjarvardsson pushes down on Hammer's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2#
Hjarvardsson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hammer doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hjarvardsson. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hjarvardsson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hjarvardsson connects with a nice short shot to Hammer's temple.
Hammer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hjarvardsson on the ground.
Hjarvardsson wants to pass the guard but Hammer is defending well.
Hjarvardsson performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T3##SUB2#
Hjarvardsson is looking for a kimura here.
Hammer is looking for a sweep. Hjarvardsson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hjarvardsson winds up and cracks Hammer with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hjarvardsson is taking a breather. Hammer says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
We've been hearing good reports from Hammer'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.#SUB2#
Hammer is defending against the submission attempts here by Hjarvardsson.
#T4#
Hjarvardsson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU2#
Hjarvardsson decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Magnus Hjarvardsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Hjarvardsson connects with a body shot.
Hjarvardsson shoots in looking for a takedown but Hammer manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hjarvardsson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL2#
Hjarvardsson has Hammer up against the cage in a clinch.
Hammer is trying to force a seperation but Hjarvardsson has the dominant position.#TD2#
Hammer is fighting off a takedown attempt but Hjarvardsson is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Hammer to the mat. Hammer regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Hjarvardsson wants to control from the top but Hammer keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hjarvardsson sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1#
Hjarvardsson slips nicely into half guard.
Hjarvardsson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Magnus Hjarvardsson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hjarvardsson is controlling the pace.
Hjarvardsson lands strikes from half guard.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Hjarvardsson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hammer doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hjarvardsson. #SUB#
Hammer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hjarvardsson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hjarvardsson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T3##SU2#
Hjarvardsson stands up and beckons Hammer to join him on the feet.
A clash of legs there as Hammer blocks the low kick.
Hammer is looking for a counter combo.#TD2#
Hammer gets caught napping as Hjarvardsson dives in and scores a takedown. Hammer manages to retain guard.
Hjarvardsson is pushing down on Hammer's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hammer is fighting to maintain full guard but Hjarvardsson has managed to sneak the leg through.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hjarvardsson lands a nice short elbow.
Hjarvardsson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Magnus Hjarvardsson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hjarvardsson moves into full mount! Hammer won't be happy about that!
Hjarvardsson controlling from the full mount. #SUB2#
Hjarvardsson has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Hammer is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Magnus Hjarvardsson!
Magnus Hjarvardsson took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Iron Wolf Discount Supplements (Q159/$100, Laundry for their support in the buildup to the fight.
Johnny Hammer spoke after the fight, saying 'I just want to thank my sponsors, my fans and my family for the unwavering support.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 01, 2020 |
#R1#
Hjarvardsson throws a body kick that misses.
Giri doesn't manage to clinch there - Hjarvardsson circles away.
#CL#
Giri gets tackled into the cage by Hjarvardsson. Hjarvardsson maintains the clinch.
Giri is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hjarvardsson is defending well for now.#TD2#
Giri lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
#ES#
Hjarvardsson pushes Giri off and gets back to his feet.
Hjarvardsson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Giri connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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!
Giri is looking to clinch but Hjarvardsson is avoiding it.
Hjarvardsson throws a sloppy head kick and Giri moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Giri moves into the clinch.
Giri has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD2#
Giri has hold of one of Hjarvardsson's legs. Hjarvardsson is fighting the takedown attempt but Giri gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#ES#
Hjarvardsson uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#CL#
Hjarvardsson forces Giri back against the cage and clinches.#T1##TD2#
Giri decides to pull guard.
Hjarvardsson forces his way into half guard.
Hjarvardsson controlling the action here.
Hjarvardsson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hjarvardsson trying to control the pace.
Hjarvardsson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T2##SUB2#
Giri looking for submissions off his back.
Hjarvardsson passes to side control.
Hjarvardsson controls the position. #SUB#
Hjarvardsson has hold of Giri's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Giri tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Hjarvardsson cranks the arm and Giri screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Giri, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Magnus Hjarvardsson!
After the fight, Magnus Hjarvardsson was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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