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Event:
NYF 112: Saragih vs Hopson
Date: Apr 05, 2025 |
#R1#
Ramsey throws a head kick that misses.
Ekberg is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ramsey with a body shot.
Ramsey lands a slapping body shot.
Ramsey connects with a solid leg kick.
Ekberg looks for a takedown but Ramsey sprawls well.
Ramsey throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ekberg has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A nice leg kick from Ramsey, right into the meat of the thigh.
#KD#
Ramsey lands a big head kick that sends Ekberg tumbling to the mat! Ramsey takes a step backwards and waves Ekberg back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Ekberg is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Lars Gunnar Ekberg has been cut.
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!
Ekberg tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ramsey defends well and Ekberg ends up having to push Ramsey into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ekberg is still on wobbly legs! Can Ramsey finish him?
OH! Ekberg has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Ramsey smells blood and charges in for the finish! Ramsey unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Ekberg sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bernard Ramsey!
After winning the bout, Bernard Ramsey thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
NYF Fight Night 60
Date: Feb 26, 2025 |
#R1#
Ekberg tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Griffin defends well and Ekberg ends up having to push Griffin into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Griffin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Griffin wants it to stay on the feet.
Griffin's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ekberg under the eye.
Griffin connects with a right hand. Ekberg shakes it off.
Ekberg has a takedown stuffed.
Matthew Griffin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lars Gunnar Ekberg.
Griffin lands a front kick.
Griffin with a hook.
Griffin lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Griffin lands with a nice combination. Ekberg backs away looking to recover.
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!
Griffin with a nice cross.
Griffin throws a jab but it's blocked by Ekberg. #CL#
Griffin instigates a clinch.
Good body shot from Ekberg.
#T1#
Ekberg misses with the head strike.
Ekberg has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Griffin is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC#
Griffin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No luck for Ekberg with that takedown attempt.
Ekberg with a lazy takedown attempt
and Griffin counters with a series of strikes. Ekberg will be more careful next time no doubt.
A cross from Griffin lands.
Ekberg takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Good exchange - Griffin coming out on top.#ROC#Ekberg is rocked!
Ekberg fails with a takedown attempt.
Griffin swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Griffin scores with a nice head shot.
Ekberg is still on wobbly legs! Can Griffin finish him?#T2#
Griffin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ekberg doesn't seem bothered though.
Ekberg seems to have recovered his senses.
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!
Ekberg misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Matthew Griffin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Griffin has managed to clinch.
Ekberg tries to break the clinch but Griffin is controlling the position.
Griffin throws a punch but it's blocked by Ekberg.
Ekberg is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Griffin is defending well.
Ekberg has Griffin pressed against the cage, preventing Griffin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Griffin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Ekberg scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Griffin trying to hold on to Ekberg's head to control him but Ekberg postures up.
#T3#
Griffin wants to get back to full guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Ekberg working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Griffin is trying to stand.
Griffin controlling the position for now.#SUB2#
Ekberg seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Ekberg is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Ekberg seems to be working for a kimura but Griffin defends the submission attempt.
Ekberg is thwarting Griffin's attempts to control the position.
Griffin is doing well to control the position and prevent Ekberg from advancing to side control.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Griffin wants to control but Ekberg is keeping busy.
Griffin is refusing to be controlled, as Ekberg sits in half guard.
Ekberg is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ekberg prevents Griffin from improving his position.
Griffin trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Ekberg wants to control the pace but Griffin is squirming around nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matthew Griffin dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD2#
Ekberg decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Griffin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ekberg can do to turn this around?
Ekberg is thwarting Griffin's attempts to control the position.
Griffin preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Griffin wants to improve his position but Ekberg is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekberg throwing shots but Griffin is blocking nicely.
Griffin is positioning himself well to prevent Ekberg advancing to mount.
Ekberg is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #T1#
Ekberg punishing his opponent with strikes.
Ekberg lands a couple of good shots and Griffin has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#CUT2#It looks like Matthew Griffin has been cut.#SUB2#
Ekberg is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Griffin has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Griffin is trying to break free.
#SUB2#
Ekberg is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Griffin has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
I really don't envy Griffin right now.
#SUB2#
Ekberg working for a choke but Griffin is defending well. #SUB2#
Griffin is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#T2#
Ekberg lands with a hammerfist to the side of Griffin's head.
Griffin trying to control but not successfully.
Griffin is in bad spot here.
Ekberg doesn't have the hooks in and Griffin manages to turn into his guard.
Griffin preventing the sweep.
Ekberg is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ekberg keeping moving, preventing Griffin from controlling successfully.
Griffin sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T3#
Griffin trying to control the position from guard on top but Ekberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Ekberg had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Griffin defends it easily.
Ekberg pulls Griffin in to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ekberg wants to sweep here but Griffin controlling him for the moment.
Ekberg can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Griffin controls the pace.
Ekberg trying to control the position here.
Griffin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ekberg looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Griffin trying to control the position from guard on top but Ekberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Griffin is fighting to break Ekberg's control of his arms but Ekberg is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Ekberg manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Griffin on his heels. He'll look to pass Griffin's guard now, I'm sure.
Ekberg won't allow Griffin to get back to his feet.
Ekberg postures up.
Griffin trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Griffin throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ekberg preventing the sweep.
Ekberg is fighting to break Griffin's control of his arms but Griffin is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ekberg stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Griffin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lars Gunnar Ekberg showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Matthew Griffin'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. This is the final round!#R3#
Ekberg looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Griffin is fending him off so far but Ekberg persists. Nope, Griffin circles away and we're back to standing.#TD2#
Ekberg looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Griffin keeping full guard, as Ekberg tries to pass.
Ekberg passes Griffin's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Ekberg is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ekberg missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffin is holding on to half guard well.#SUB2#
Ekberg is working for a kimura but Griffin is defending it quite comfortably.
#T1#
Ekberg sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Griffin defending well though.
Ekberg scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#ES#
Griffin makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Griffin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ekberg counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ekberg uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Griffin.
Griffin just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Griffin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Griffin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Griffin lands a jab to the nose.
Ekberg shoots in looking for a takedown but Griffin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ekberg's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Griffin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T2#
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!
Griffin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ekberg darts in looking for a takedown but Griffin gets double underhooks and turns Ekberg into the cage.
Matthew Griffin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lars Gunnar Ekberg.
Griffin misses with a wild body shot.
Griffin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ekberg. Ekberg circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Griffin digs a good body shot into Ekberg's ribs.
A swing and a miss from Ekberg.
It looks like Griffin has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Griffin pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ekberg back to the cage. Griffin follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Griffin tests Ekberg's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Griffin scores with a punch to the head.
Griffin tries to bum rush Ekberg with a series of wild strikes but Ekberg uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Griffin connects with the punch.
Ekberg walks into a straight right hand from Griffin.#T3#
Ekberg shoots in looking for a takedown but Griffin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ekberg's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD2#
Ekberg shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Griffin napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB2#
Ekberg wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Griffin, who protects the arm well.
Lars Gunnar Ekberg has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ekberg takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Griffin is trying to get back to half guard.
Griffin wants to control but Ekberg postures up.
Griffin has one of Ekberg's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.#SU2#
Ekberg stands up and beckons Griffin to his feet.
Griffin goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#T4#
Griffin scores with the left hand. Ekberg knows he should have avoided that one.
Ekberg avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ekberg swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Griffin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Griffin wants it to stay on the feet.
Griffin just misses with a punch to the body.
Ekberg is looking for the big counter here.
Matthew Griffin is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Griffin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ekberg shoots in looking for a takedown. Griffin tries to sprawl out of it but Ekberg keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Griffin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Griffin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matthew Griffin showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Griffin 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 Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 29:28
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matthew Griffin! |
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Event:
NYF 102: Carter vs Babcock III
Date: Feb 01, 2025 |
#R1##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Mathis enables Ekberg to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Mathis manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Ekberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Mathis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ekberg is pushing down on Mathis's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mathis is fighting to maintain full guard but Ekberg has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ekberg is trying to control the action in half guard but Mathis is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Ekberg is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mathis sees it coming and defends easily.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ekberg lands a nice short elbow.
Mathis looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mathis has hold of Ekberg's hands but Ekberg slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekberg works his way into side control. #SUB#
Ekberg is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mathis has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Ekberg tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T1##SUB#
Ekberg is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mathis knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sloppy strikes there by Ekberg.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Ekberg goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Mathis rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Ekberg's guard! Nice work there by Mathis!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ekberg seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Mathis wants to pass the guard but Ekberg is keeping the position.
Ekberg pulls Mathis in close to his closed guard and prevents Mathis from doing any damage or advancing position.
Mathis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ekberg is keeping the position for now.
Ekberg seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T3#
Mathis wants to pass the guard but Ekberg is keeping the position.
Ekberg 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#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ekberg thows a huge punch but Mathis dodges it nicely.
#SUB#
Ekberg is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Mathis is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lars Gunnar Ekberg! |
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Event:
NYF Fight Night 53
Date: Dec 31, 2024 |
#R1#
Ekberg closes this distance looking for a takedown but Garami circles away.
Ekberg throws a jab but it's blocked by Garami.
No luck for Ekberg with that takedown attempt.
Garami drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ekberg sprawls and moves away.#TD#
Garami shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ekberg's guard.
Garami throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ekberg is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Garami is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES2#
Ekberg manages to escape and get back to his feet.
#TD2#
Ekberg decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Garami tries to kick Ekberg off in order to stand up. Ekberg Avoids the leg push though and 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!
Garami is not content to let Ekberg control the position. #T1##SU2#
Ekberg stands up and beckons Garami to his feet.
A low kick from Ekberg is predictable there #TD#
and Garami counters with a shoot takedown. Ekberg fights it but they end up in guard.
Garami engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ekberg wants to stand and escape but Garami is having none of it.
Garami wants to control from the top but Ekberg keeps moving.
Garami controls from within his opponent's guard.
Garami won't allow Ekberg to get back to his feet.
Ekberg keeping full guard, as Garami tries to pass.
Garami has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T2#
Garami is working hard here to advance position.
Garami stops Ekberg from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ekberg.
Garami half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ashi Garami has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lars Gunnar Ekberg.
Ekberg fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Garami misses with a body shot.
Garami slips a jab and a cross from Ekberg.
Garami ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL#
Garami has Ekberg up against the ropes in a clinch.
#BC2#
Ekberg breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T3#
A decent looking cross lands there for Garami.
Garami stuffs the takedown.
Ashi Garami seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garami stuffs the takedown.
Jab by Garami.
Garami scores with a shot to the body.
Garami works Ekberg's body with a nice hook.#CL#
Garami closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Garami gets underhooks to prevent Ekberg's takedown attempt.
Ekberg can't get the takedown.
#T4#
Garami drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ekberg gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#BC#
Garami breaks the clinch.
#TD#
Garami shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Ekberg kicks Garami off and gets back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ekberg fails with a takedown attempt.
Ekberg fails to land the takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ashi Garami dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Garami shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ekberg pinned against the ropes. Ekberg gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL2#
Ekberg drives through and clinches with Garami against the ropes.
Garami drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ekberg pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ekberg shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekberg looks for a takedown but Garami sprawls well.#T1#
Garami jabs at Ekberg's body.#CL2#
Ekberg moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Ekberg's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ekberg closes the distance and clinches up with Garami, looking for a takedown. Ekberg pushes Garami against the ropes but Garami circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD#
Garami drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Ekberg wants to get back to his feet but Garami drags him back down.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ekberg stops Garami from passing to mount.
Garami controls the position.
Ekberg wants to get back to his feet.#T2#
Garami wants to control but Ekberg is keeping him busy.
Ekberg is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#ES2#
Ekberg throws Garami to one side and escapes!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Garami shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ekberg napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Ekberg is pushing Garami's head away, looking to escape. Garami manages to hold on to the position though.
Garami in side control, throwing shots but Ekberg defends.
Garami controlling from side mount. #SUB#
Garami wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ekberg, who protects the arm well.
Garami is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Ekberg will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T3#
Ekberg is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Garami has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Garami fails to land a wild elbow strike.
#SUB#
Garami is trying to get an arm triangle but Ekberg is defending well.
Ekberg wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Garami throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Ekberg wants to get back to his feet but Garami drags him back down.
Sloppy strikes there by Garami.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Garami looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ekberg is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Garami asserts his dominance and retains side control.#SUB#
Garami tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ekberg tries to escape but Garami is in control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Garami works Ekberg's body with a nice hook.
Ekberg shoots in for a takedown but Garami shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ashi Garami dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Ekberg shoots in looking for a takedown. Garami tries to sprawl out of it but Ekberg keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Garami manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Garami tries to counter with a takedown but Ekberg is quick to defend against it.
Ekberg tries to score a power double leg takedown but Garami sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ekberg somewhat.
Ekberg stalks Garami and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Garami's face. Garami staggers backwards, shaken.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garami stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Garami wants it to stay on the feet.
Ashi Garami has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lars Gunnar Ekberg.#TD#
Garami scores with a takedown into Ekberg's guard.
Garami stops Ekberg from standing up. #T1#
Ekberg is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Ashi Garami overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Garami controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Garami seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ekberg for as long as he can get away with.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Garami wants to control from the top but Ekberg keeps moving.
Garami looking to pass the guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ekberg wants to stand up but Garami is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ekberg has a takedown stuffed.
Garami tries to counter with a takedown but Ekberg is quick to defend against it.
Ekberg avoids the body shot from Garami.
Ekberg tries to counter by closing the distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ekberg.
Garami feinted with a counter takedown.
Garami throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Garami closes the distance and clinches.
Garami is pressed up against the ropes. Ekberg has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Garami down to the mat. Garami avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Garami swings for the body but Ekberg moves out of range.
#T3#
Garami lands a nice hook to Ekberg's body. Ekberg takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ekberg throws a hook but Garami avoids it easily.
Ekberg lands with a nice combination. Garami backs away looking to recover.#CL#
Garami darts in and clinches Ekberg up against the ropes.
Ashi Garami is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#TD2#
Garami is fighting off a takedown attempt but Ekberg is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Garami to the mat. Garami regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Ekberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Garami is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Garami looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ekberg is one step ahead there. #T4#
Ekberg looking to pass the guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Ekberg working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Ekberg wants to control from the top but Garami keeps moving. #SUB#
Garami has his feet on Ekberg's thighs here. He's pushed Ekberg off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Ekberg screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ashi Garami! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 17, 2024 |
#R1#
Madera tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Ekberg counter with a right hand.
Madera showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ekberg.
#TD#
Ekberg gets a double leg takedown into Madera's guard.
Ekberg controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ekberg stopping the sweep attempt from Madera.
Ekberg works over Madera with some ground and pound from guard.
Madera working a defensive guard but Ekberg manages to pass into side control anyway.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A lull in the action here as Ekberg stalls from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Ekberg stands up. #T1##TD#
Ekberg scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Ekberg tries to pass the half guard into mount. Madera knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ekberg takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We've been hearing that Ekberg has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Ekberg moves nicely into side control.
Madera is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Ekberg is controlling him well.#SU#
Ekberg has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #CL2#
Madera clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Ekberg turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#T2#
Madera gets back to half guard.
Ekberg is taking a breather. Madera 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.
Madera is looking for a sweep. Ekberg is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Madera has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ekberg is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Ekberg is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Ekberg is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Madera doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ekberg. #T3#
Ekberg controlling the action here.
Madera trying to control here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ekberg in particular looking to stall.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SU#
Ekberg decides to stand up.
Ekberg lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Madera circles away quickly and effectively.
Ekberg fails with a takedown attempt.
Some wild striking there from Madera.
Ekberg throws a good cross that connects.
A punch combination from Ekberg misses.
Madera tries to clinch up.#TD#
Ekberg looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Madera!
Madera is trying to escape the position but Ekberg is controlling the position.
Madera trying his best to control but Ekberg has mounted him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lars Gunnar Ekberg dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD#
Ekberg closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ekberg lands in his opponent's guard.
Ekberg lands a couple of digs.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Madera is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Madera wants to control from the top but Ekberg keeps moving.
Madera throws an elbow that misses. Ekberg uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Madera's guard. Nice move by Ekberg!#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekberg stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Madera swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ekberg has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#ES2#
Madera kicks Ekberg off and gets to his feet. #T1#
Ekberg dodges the punch combination from Madera.
Madera slips a jab and a cross from Ekberg.
#TD#
Ekberg manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Madera on his heels. He'll look to pass Madera's guard now, I'm sure.
Madera keeping full guard, as Ekberg tries to pass.
Ekberg is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ekberg has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB2#
Madera is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2#
Ekberg stays in close to Madera's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Madera throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lars Gunnar Ekberg overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3##SUB2#
Madera had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ekberg defends it easily.
Ekberg is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ekberg seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Madera for as long as he can get away with.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Lars Gunnar Ekberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ekberg closes the distance and clinches up with Madera, looking for a takedown. Ekberg pushes Madera against the cage but Madera circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Madera looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Madera displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ekberg. #CL#
Ekberg instigates a clinch. #TD#
Ekberg has clasped his hands together around Madera's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Madera is trying to get back to half guard.
Ekberg slows the pace down.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Madera manages to get back to half guard.#SU#
Ekberg stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Lars Gunnar Ekberg will probably get the nod.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Madera slips a jab and a cross from Ekberg.
Madera throws a sloppy head kick and Ekberg moves out of range easily.
Madera shoots and misses #CL#
and Ekberg counters by moving into the clinch. #BC#
Ekberg pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ekberg misses with a two punch combination.
#CL#
Ekberg closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Madera drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ekberg gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Madera jumps guard but Ekberg turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Lars Gunnar Ekberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Allejo Madera.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Ekberg manages to break the clinch.
#TD#
Ekberg shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ekberg showed some decent athleticism there.
Madera wants to control but Ekberg is keeping busy.
#T1#
Well, if Ekberg is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
Ekberg is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Madera can do to turn this around?
Madera pushes Ekberg off looking to stand but Ekberg dives back in and keeps control.
Ekberg wants to free his trapped foot but Madera is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Ekberg looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Ekberg could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Ekberg perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Madera tries to get to full guard but Ekberg has control of the leg.
Ekberg wants to pass the guard but Madera is defending well. #T3##SUB2#
Madera is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ekberg pulls his head out easily.
Madera trying to hold on to Ekberg's head to control him but Ekberg postures up.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Madera tries to sprawl but Ekberg drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Madera pushes Ekberg off and gets back to his feet.#CL#
Ekberg moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC#
Ekberg pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lars Gunnar Ekberg is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ekberg looks to land a right hand but Madera moved out of range.
Allejo Madera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ekberg shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Madera pinned against the cage. Madera gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Madera tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T4#
No joy there for Ekberg, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
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!
Madera tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ekberg manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Ekberg shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Madera manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Ekberg controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Madera is trying to control the position but Ekberg postures up.
Lars Gunnar Ekberg is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Madera has an active guard here but Ekberg has managed to pass into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lars Gunnar Ekberg showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ekberg has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lars Gunnar Ekberg! |
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Event:
BC FIGHT NIGHT 11
Date: Sep 25, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Onfoy decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Onfoy trying to control from Ekberg's half guard. Ekberg has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Ekberg has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Onfoy has passed into side control.
Ekberg is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Ekberg avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Onfoy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Onfoy landing strikes. #T1#
Ekberg managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Onfoy.
An elbow from Onfoy crashes against the mat.
A control attempt from Ekberg but he's now mounted!
Onfoy lands a big shot there that rocks Ekberg but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
#ROC#Ekberg is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Onfoy postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Ekberg out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Onfoy goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jahsem Onfoy!
Jahsem Onfoy 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:
BANZAI COMBAT 85
Date: Aug 24, 2024 |
#R1#
Mcclain throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#TD2#
Ekberg shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Ekberg controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mcclain looking to control.
Ekberg is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ekberg stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mcclain swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ekberg controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekberg looking to pass the guard. #T1##SUB#
Mcclain working for a triangle but Ekberg defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Ekberg is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Mcclain is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Mcclain has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Mcclain looking to sit in guard and control but Ekberg gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T2#
Mcclain trying to control the position.
Ekberg is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mcclain seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Mcclain trying to control the position.
Ekberg wants to pass the guard but Mcclain is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Ekberg content to stall in guard here.
Ekberg is pushing down on Mcclain's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mcclain is fighting to maintain full guard but Ekberg has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ekberg is looking to advance position but Mcclain won't allow it.
Ekberg is controlling the pace.
Ekberg trying to mount his opponent but Mcclain defends it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lars Gunnar Ekberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#TD2#
Ekberg darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Ekberg slows the pace down in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mcclain regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Ekberg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lars Gunnar Ekberg dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Ekberg has his takedown stuffed
and Mcclain counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Ekberg is lucky that one didn't land flush.
A good leg kick by Mcclain.
Mcclain is looking to slow Ekberg down with leg kicks.
Ekberg pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mcclain takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ekberg should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Mcclain takes one to the chin there.#CUT2#It looks like Rodolfo Mcclain has been cut.
Lars Gunnar Ekberg is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ekberg throws a combination that misses
and Mcclain counters with a good low kick that Ekberg was not able to check.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekberg doesn't manage to clinch there - Mcclain circles away.
Ekberg cracks Mcclain with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ekberg has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ekberg misses with a combination
and Mcclain makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T1#
Mcclain tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ekberg with the counter takedown but Mcclain avoids it easily.#CL2#
Ekberg instigates a clinch.
Mcclain tries to land a knee to the head but Ekberg blocks with his arms.
Mcclain has had enough of the clinch but Ekberg keeps him there for the moment.
Mcclain tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ekberg avoids it.
Ekberg changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mcclain fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
Ekberg closes the distance and pushes Mcclain back into the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ekberg takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T2#
Ekberg wants to get back to striking at distance but Mcclain won't allow it.
Mcclain tries to land a knee to the head but Ekberg blocks with his arms.
Mcclain stops a takedown attempt from Ekberg.
Rodolfo Mcclain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lars Gunnar Ekberg.
Ekberg on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mcclain stops a takedown attempt from Ekberg.
Mcclain tries to land a knee to the head but Ekberg blocks with his arms.
Mcclain misses with a knee strike.
Ekberg is trying to break the clinch but Mcclain is controlling him.#T3#
Mcclain wants to stall.
#TD2#
Ekberg works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Ekberg is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ekberg passes Mcclain's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ekberg not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ekberg moves into full mount! Mcclain won't be happy about that! #T4#
Ekberg dominating with strikes here.
Ekberg raining down hammerfists from mount.
Ekberg controlling from mount.
Mcclain tries to hold on but Ekberg postures up.
Ekberg thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Ekberg swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Mcclain is now in Ekberg's guard. A big mistake from Ekberg there, giving up the dominant position!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Lars Gunnar Ekberg will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Rodolfo Mcclain's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're 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#
Mcclain leaves Ekberg with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mcclain half committed to a counter leg kick.
Ekberg blocks a head kick by Mcclain.
Ekberg misses with an uppercut
and Mcclain counters with an outside leg kick.
Ekberg swings widly with a right hand
and Mcclain counters with a low kick, right behind Ekberg 's knee.
Mcclain with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#CL2#
Ekberg moves into the clinch.
Ekberg can't get the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcclain gets underhooks to prevent Ekberg's takedown attempt.
Rodolfo Mcclain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lars Gunnar Ekberg.
Mcclain prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ekberg wants to break free but Mcclain has control.
#T1##TD2#
Ekberg tightens his grip and picks Mcclain up, before dumping him to the ground. Mcclain manages to land in guard.
Mcclain tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Mcclain looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lars Gunnar Ekberg has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ekberg won't allow Mcclain to get back to his feet.
Ekberg trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mcclain keeping moving, preventing Ekberg from controlling successfully.
Ekberg slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2##REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Nice takedown defense from Mcclain. No joy for Ekberg on that attempt.
Mcclain is looking to counter with a body kick.
Mcclain turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Mcclain. Ekberg shrugs it off though.
Ekberg swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Mcclain lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ekberg misses with a takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T3#
Ekberg jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rodolfo Mcclain is winning the standup battle so far.
Ekberg misses with a lunging right hand
and Mcclain counters with a nice body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mcclain.
Ekberg throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mcclain connects with a high kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mcclain.
Ekberg tries to close the distance and clinch but Mcclain swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mcclain tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ekberg manages to circle out of the way.
Ekberg shoots in looking for a takedown. Mcclain tries to sprawl out of it but Ekberg keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mcclain manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T4#
Ekberg tries to clinch up but Mcclain circles away and keeps his distance.
A thudding body kick lands there by Mcclain!
Mcclain fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ekberg.#TD2#
Ekberg shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Mcclain is defending against the submission attempts here by Ekberg.
Mcclain is looking to control Ekberg's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mcclain avoid being mounted?
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodolfo Mcclain showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ekberg 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lars Gunnar Ekberg! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 51
Date: Jun 22, 2024 |
#R1#
Travis dives in and grabs Ekberg's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ekberg pushes down on Travis's head and hops out.
Lars Gunnar Ekberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Ekberg manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Travis on his heels. He'll look to pass Travis's guard now, I'm sure.
Travis is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Ekberg presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Ekberg is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Travis prevents Ekberg from breaking the clinch.#TD2#
Travis drags the fight down to the ground.
#SU#
Ekberg gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Travis fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ekberg throws a hook but Travis blocks it.
Travis swinging wildly here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Ekberg misses.
Travis lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ekberg leaves Travis with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ekberg throwing a counter right hand but Travis manages to avoid it.
Lars Gunnar Ekberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dawson Travis.
Ekberg listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T1##TD2#
Travis shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ekberg manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Ekberg wants to get back to his feet but Travis is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Travis is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Travis stops Ekberg from standing up.
Travis wants to pass the guard but Ekberg is keeping the position.
Travis stops Ekberg from standing up. #T2#
Travis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ekberg is keeping the position for now.
Ekberg on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ekberg tries to get out of the position.
Travis prevents Ekberg from getting back to his feet.
Travis throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ekberg preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Travis forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Travis in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Ekberg tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Travis!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dawson Travis! |
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