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Event:
MMA Hype -53-
Date: Apr 23, 2025 |
#R1#
Jalisco works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CUT#It looks like Alexander Njord has been cut.
Jalisco thuds a left hand into Njord's body.
Njord has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Jalisco staying out of range there.
Njord misses with a right hand
and Jalisco cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Njord misses with a looping left.
Njord misses the jab.
Jalisco looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jalisco moves away from the strike by Njord.
Njord works Jalisco's body with a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jalisco misses with a left hand
and Njord connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#It looks like Norman Jalisco has been cut.
Njord throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jalisco sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Njord misses with a lunging right hand
and Jalisco counters with a series of strikes. Njord will be more careful next time no doubt. #T1#
Njord takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Njord throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Njord misses with a body shot
and Jalisco cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jalisco steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Njord.
Jalisco ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Njord moves away.
Njord appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Njord lands a two punch combo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jalisco. Njord does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Njord on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Njord swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T2#
Njord throws an overhand right that lands on Jalisco's shoulder, as Jalisco tries to avoid the shot.
Jalisco looks to score with a jab to the body but Njord is just out of range.
Njord swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Njord swings for the body but Jalisco moves out of range.
Jalisco swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Njord waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jalisco.
A counter left hand to the body from Jalisco misses its target.
Jalisco tries to move into range but Njord moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Njord throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Njord misses with a looping left.
Njord throws a nice looking combination but Jalisco bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A quick step to the side and Jalisco tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T3#
Njord works the jab nicely.
A jab from Njord finds it's way through Jalisco's defenses.
Jalisco connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jalisco feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Njords jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Njord avoids the body shot from Jalisco.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Njord! But no joy.
Jalisco takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Njord swings widly with a right hand
and Jalisco counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jalisco throws a hook but Njord blocks it.#T4#
Njord looks to score with a jab to the body but Jalisco is just out of range.
It looked like Jalisco wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jalisco slips under a jab.
Jalisco's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Jalisco duly obliges.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Njord cracks Jalisco with an open hand slap.
Njord scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jalisco doesn't seem bothered though.
Njord just misses with a punch to the body.
Njord comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jalisco throws a looping overhand right but Njord ducks down to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alexander Njord will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Jalisco scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Njord swings for the body but Jalisco moves out of range.
Njord misses with a hook
and Jalisco counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Njord throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from Jalisco misses the target.
Njord misses with an uppercut
and Jalisco counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Njord takes a swing at Jalisco's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Njord misses with a left hand
and Jalisco counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jalisco steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Njord.
Jalisco looks to land a left hand but Njord moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Njord misses with a body punch
and Jalisco counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Norman Jalisco is winning the standup battle so far.
Njord throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jalisco counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Njord thinking.
Jalisco takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jalisco looks to land a right hand but Njord moved out of range.
Jalisco lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Njord misses with a wild combination.
Jalisco changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Alexander Njord seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Njord misses with a hook
and Jalisco counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Njord will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jalisco went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Jalisco connects with a looping right hand.
Njord throws a poor cross that misses
and Jalisco counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Njord misses with a hook. Jalisco ducked under it nicely. #T3#
Jalisco ducks under a wild hook from Njord.
Njord walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Njord uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jalisco.
Jalisco lands a jab to Njord's midsection.
Njord uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Njord misses with a right hand
and Jalisco counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Njord is breathing heavily.
Njord misses with a hook
#KD#
and Jalisco counters with a nice right hand that sends Njord toppling to the canvas! Njord scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Jalisco finish him?!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jalisco walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Njord drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Jalisco swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Njord's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Norman Jalisco!
Norman Jalisco was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
MMA Hype -46-
Date: Mar 29, 2025 |
#R1#
Njord scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#CUT#It looks like Tookie Williams has been cut.
Williams misses with a few strikes there.
Williams is looking to score with low kicks.
Njord was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Njord misses with an uppercut
and Williams counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#It looks like Alexander Njord has been cut.
Jab by Njord.
Njord definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Njord uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Williams.
A counter left hand to the body from Njord misses its target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Njord. Williams does a little dance to reset his feet.
Williams was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Njord rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Williams counters with a straight right hand.
Njord throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL2#
Williams gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Williams blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Williams tries to break the clinch but Njord is controlling the position. #T1#
Njord keeps control of Williams as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A nice right hand lands inside from Njord.
Williams wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Njord lands with a short shot to the head.
Njord throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Williamss head.
A frustrated look appears on Williams's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Williams tries to break free but Njord pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Williams escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Njord misses with a double jab.
Njord just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Williams! But no joy.#T2#
Njord ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
Williams uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Njord.
Njord scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Njord slips under a jab from Williams.
A big left from Williams misses.
A swing and a miss from Williams.
Njord avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Njord fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Williams on the side of the head.
Williams throws a jab but it's blocked by Njord.
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!
Njord misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Williams throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Njord counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Williams looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A jab from Williams misses.
Njord is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Njord lands with a good body shot.
Njord throws a body shot but no joy.
Williams lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Njord moves away from the strike by Williams.
We've been informed that Williams has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Nice body punch from Njord.
A slow jab from Njord misses its intended target.
Williams throws a combination. Njord tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Williams showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Njord.
#T4#
Njord steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Williams.
Williams fails in his attempt to clinch.
Williams misses with a left hand #KD#
and Njord counters with a crisp one two that drops Williams! Njord thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Williams to his feet! Williams is in big trouble!
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!
Williams with a hook.
Williams moves out of range of the strikes.
Williams tries to work over Njord's front leg with a kick but Njord checks it.
Njord throwing a counter right hand but Williams manages to avoid it.
Njord slips a straight right by Williams.
Williams takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Njord defending well as Williams loads up on a big left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Alexander Njord will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Njord throws the left hand but Williams avoids the punch easily.
Williams only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Njord throws a right and a left that Williams avoids nicely.
Williams looks to land a right hand but Njord moved out of range.
Njord throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Williams.
Williams tries to close the distance and clinch but Njord swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Williams has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Williams there as he acknowledges the shot.
Njord defending well as Williams loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams thows a leg kick but Njord checks it
and Njord counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Njord's corner calls for a 1-2. Njord obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Njord fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Williams swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#KD#
and Njord counters with a crisp right hand that drops Williams! Njord lets Williams back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Williams is rocked!#T1#
Williams takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Njord slips under a jab from Williams.
Tookie Williams is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Williams tries to close the distance and clinch up but Njord swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A jab from Williams misses.
Njord swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Williams throws a lazy uppercut
and Njord counters with a right hand to the body.
Njord swats away the attempt to clinch by Williams.
Njord jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Williams throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Njord sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
Njord is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Williams.
Jab by Njord.
Williams showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Njord.
Williams throws a leg kick but Njord sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Williams is looking to slow Njord down with leg kicks.
Njord slips under a jab.
It looked like Njord wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Njord misses with a wild combination.
#KD#
Njord drops Williams with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Williams looks back up at him and smiles so Njord waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#T3#
Njord fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Williams manages to avoid it.
Williams lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Williams fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Njord is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Williams can do to turn this around?
Williams connects with a good right hand that stumbles Njord. Njord circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Njord punishes Williams's body with a nice straight punch.
Njord with a nice cross.#CUT#That has opened up Tookie Williams's cut even more.
Williams tries to close the distance and clinch but Njord swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice defenses there by Njord.#T4#
Williams gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Njord.
Williams slips under a jab.
Williams throws a lazy uppercut
and Njord counters with a straight right hand.
Williams is still on wobbly legs! Can Njord finish him?
Williams misses with a hook. Njord ducked under it nicely.
Williams 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!
A big right from Njord misses.
Alexander Njord is winning the standup battle so far.
Williams throws a right hand that misses
#KD#
and Njord counters with a crisp right hand that drops Williams! Njord lets Williams back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Williams misses with an uppercut.
Njord drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#KD#
Njord lands a big right hand that sends Williams crashing to the mat! Njord stays standing though and waves Williams back to his feet!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Njord misses with a looping left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Njord dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Njord takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Njord throws a big shot that misses.
A jab from Williams misses.
Njord was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Njord fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Williams manages to avoid it.
Williams misses with a left hand
and Njord counters with a straight right hand.
Williams lands with an uppercut that bounces Njord off the cage and back into range.
Williams misses with an uppercut
and Njord counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Williams has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Alexander Njord! |
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Event:
MMA Hype -36-
Date: Feb 22, 2025 |
#R1#
Legend bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Njord lands with a straight right. Legend didn't see that one coming.
Njord jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Legend tries to clinch
and Njord counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jab, jab by Njord - just one landing.
Jab, jab by Njord - just one landing.
Legend rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Njord moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Njord throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Legend.
An attempted straight right counter from Legend misses the target.
Jab, jab by Njord - just one landing.
Legend takes a swing at Njord's ribcage but misses.
A little jabbing left from Njord on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Legend uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Njord.#T1#
Njord jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Njord fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Legend throws an off balance right hand
and Njord counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Alexander Njord seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Njord comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Legend is breathing heavily.
Legend walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Njord! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alexander Njord! |
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Event:
MMA Hype -18-
Date: Dec 21, 2024 |
#R1#
Tulips dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Brad Tulips seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tulips throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Njord lands with a shot to the body.
Njord throws a shot from downtown. Tulips moves away and avoids it.
Tulips misses with a lunging right hand
and Njord counters with a straight right hand.
Tulips uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Njord has time to react.
A combination from Njord does no damage.
Tulips swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Njord lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Tulips throws a big shot that misses.
Njord throws a counter combo.
Tulips looks to score with a jab to the body but Njord is just out of range.
Tulips loads up on a big right hand but Njord slips the punch.
Njord misses with a looping right.
Tulips swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T1#
Jab by Tulips.
Tulips slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Njord has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Tulips throws out a loose jab but Njord uses good head movement to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Njord misses.
Njord swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tulips swings for the body but Njord moves out of range.
Njord swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tulips counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tulips scores with a jab to the head.
Njord misses the jab.
Tulips uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Njord.
A little feinted left hand from Tulips on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tulips throws a shot from downtown. Njord moves away and avoids it.
Njord appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Njord staying out of range there.#T2#
Tulips takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Njord connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
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!
Tulips swinging wildly here.
Tulips keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice defenses there by Njord.
Njord looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Njord throws a shot from downtown. Tulips moves away and avoids it.
Njord scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tulips in his tracks.
Tulips looks to land a right hand but Njord moved out of range.
A little jabbing left from Njord on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Njord looks to throw the jab but Tulips is out of range.
Tulips appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Njord with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T3#
Tulips fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Njord on the side of the head.
Njord takes a swing at Tulips's ribcage but misses.
Tulips keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Njord scores with a body shot.
We've been told by Tulips's head coaches at Temple of Fitness that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tulips misses with a hook
and Njord makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tulips takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Njord throws a hook but Tulips avoids it easily.
It looked like Tulips wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tulips misses with a left hand
and Tulips takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC2#Tulips is rocked!
Tulips throws a nice looking combination but Njord bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A telegraphed right hand from Njord misses the target. #T4#
Tulips takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Njord throws a nice looking combination but Tulips bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tulips fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Njord manages to avoid it.#CL#
Tulips moves into the clinch.
Tulips lands with a left to the head.
Njord scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tulips throws a head punch that misses.
Tulips misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tulips swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tulips misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tulips misses with a punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alexander Njord will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
A combination from Njord does no damage.
Tulips keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Njord.#CL#
Tulips clinches.
Tulips misses with a hook to the ribs.
Njord slowing the pace effectively.
Njord swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tulips tries to work over Njord's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tulips misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Njord is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Tulips.
Njord blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T1#
Njord misses with the head strike.
Njord tries to throw a body punch but Tulips avoids it by throwing Njord back against the cage.
Tulips misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tulips blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Njord working aggressively here.
Tulips lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Njord or not.
Njord throws a head punch that misses.
Tulips tries to throw a body punch but Njord avoids it by throwing Tulips back against the cage.
Tulips misses with some punches.
Njord effectively controlling the action here.
Tulips tries to throw a body punch but Njord avoids it by throwing Tulips back against the cage. #T2#
Tulips misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tulips working aggressively here.
Tulips has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Njord throws a punch but it's blocked by Tulips.
Tulips avoiding damage.
Tulips lands a left hand that snaps the head of Njord backwards.
Tulips makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tulips tries to throw a body punch but Njord avoids it by throwing Tulips back against the cage.
Tulips has Njord pressed against the cage.
Tulips digs a right hand into Njord's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Njord's gas tank.
Tulips scores with a nice hook to the head.#T3#
Njord misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tulips misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tulips fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Njord is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Njord throws a head punch that misses.
Tulips misses with a punch to the body.
Njord blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tulips lands with a short shot to the head.
Tulips tries to work over Njord's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tulips lands a left hand that snaps the head of Njord backwards.
Njord is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tulips is keeping busy.#T4#
A nice left hand lands by Tulips.
Tulips working aggressively here.
A right hook to the body lands for Tulips.
Tulips fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Njord lands a shoulder strike.
Tulips throws a punch but it's blocked by Njord.
Njord blocking some punches.
Tulips lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Njord pushes Tulips back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tulips as Njord tries to tie him up.
Tulips tries to throw a body punch but Njord avoids it by throwing Tulips back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brad Tulips 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!#R3#
Tulips loads up on a big right hand but Njord slips the punch.
Njord takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tulips lands with a nice combination. Njord backs away looking to recover.#CUT#It looks like Alexander Njord has been cut.
Njord misses with a looping left.
Njord swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Alexander Njord seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Njord connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Tulips here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Tulips looks to throw the jab but Njord is out of range.
Tulips scores with a crisp jab that stopped Njord in his tracks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tulips avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tulips cracks Njord with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tulips feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Njords jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T1#
Njord takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tulips misses with an uppercut.
Tulips tests Njord's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tulips just misses with a punch to the body.
Njord misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Tulips clinches.
Tulips is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Njord can do to turn this around?
Tulips misses with a short punch on the inside.
Njord can't find room to land a body shot as Tulips controls the action.
A short body shot lands from Tulips as the two fighters clinch.
Tulips misses with a body punch.
Tulips misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T2#
Nice body punch from Tulips - that landed with a thud.
Njord throws a punch but it's blocked by Tulips.
Njord blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Tulips.
A shot in the inside from Tulips.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Njord.
Tulips throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Njord throws a punch but it's blocked by Tulips.
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!
Tulips pushes Njord back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tulips tries to throw a body punch but Njord avoids it by throwing Tulips back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Njord.
Tulips makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T3#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tulips as Njord tries to tie him up.
Tulips misses with a short punch on the inside.
Njord fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Tulips fails to land.
Tulips's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Tulips throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tulips lands a left hand that snaps the head of Njord backwards.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T4#
Njord doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Njord blocks an uppercut.
Tulips lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Njord is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Tulips struggles to land a body shot inside as Njord controls his hands.
Tulips blocking some punches.
Tulips presses Njord against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tulips presses Njord against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Njord digs a right hand underneath Tulips's ribcage. Tulips let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tulips tries a body shot but Njord blocks it.
Tulips goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brad Tulips showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tulips 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brad Tulips!
A victorious Brad Tulips thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
MMA Hype -11-
Date: Nov 17, 2024 |
#R1#
Njord ducks under a wild hook from Sabe.
Njord misses with a wild body shot.
Njord keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Njord appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kimo Sabe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Njord lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sabe circles away quickly and effectively.
Njord cracks Sabe with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CUT#It looks like Kimo Sabe has been cut.
Nice body punch from Njord.
Njord looks to score with a jab to the body but Sabe is just out of range.#CL2#
Sabe moves into the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short body shot lands from Njord as the two fighters clinch.
Njord blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Sabe fails to land.
Sabe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Still in the clinch, Njord scores with a nice short uppercut.#T1#
Njord blocks a body shot from Sabe.
Sabe misses with the head strike.
Njord blocking some punches.
A hook to the body from Njord.
Sabe has a couple of punches blocked by Njord.
Njord misses with the head strike.
Njord can't find room to land a body shot as Sabe controls the action.
Sabe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Njord swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sabe pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Njord lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sabe backwards.
Sabe throws a head punch that misses.
Sabe prevents a body shot from Njord.
Sabe tries to throw a body punch but Njord avoids it by throwing Sabe back against the cage.
Njord throws a head punch that misses.
Njord blocking some punches.
#T2#
Njord lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sabe backwards.
Sabe is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Njord being controlled against the cage.
Sabe receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sabe.
Sabe has a couple of punches blocked by Njord.
Sabe misses with a punch to the body.
Sabe misses with some punches.
Njord lands a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sabe misses with some punches.
Sabe misses with a punch on the inside.
Sabe misses with a body punch.
Njord scores with a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Sabe scores with a nice short uppercut.#T3#
Sabe can't find room to land a body shot as Njord controls the action.
Njord misses with a punch on the inside.
Njord is working Sabe over against the cage.
Sabe misses with a punch on the inside.
Sabe is pushing Njord up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Sabe swings wildly with an uppercut but Njord uses good head movement to avoid it.
Njord is working Sabe over against the cage.
Njord blocks an elbow strike.
Njord fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sabe tries a body shot but Njord blocks it.
Njord swings wildly with an uppercut but Sabe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sabe trying to control the position but instead, Njord has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sabe into the cage.#T4#
Sabe misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Sabe fails to land.
Sabe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Njord blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Njord misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sabe tries a body shot but Njord blocks it.
Sabe working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Sabe fails to land.
Sabe swings wildly with an uppercut but Njord uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sabe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Alexander Njord will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kimo Sabe's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Sabe tries to clinch but Njord is having none of it.
Sabe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Njord.
Sabe misses with an uppercut
and Njord counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Sabe gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sabe dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sabe.
Njord scores with a nice hook to the head.#CUT#That has opened up Kimo Sabe's cut even more.
Sabe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sabe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sabe looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Njord presses Sabe against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sabe misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Njord.
Sabe tries to throw a body punch but Njord avoids it by throwing Sabe back against the cage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sabe lands a hook that snaps the head of Njord backwards. #T1#
Njord prevents a body shot from Sabe.
Sabe tries to throw a body punch but Njord avoids it by throwing Sabe back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Njord.
Njord slows down the pace here.
Sabe struggles to land a body shot inside as Njord controls his hands.
Njord lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sabe leaning against his opponent.
Sabe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sabe misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Njord.
Njord prevents a body shot from Sabe.
Njord lands a nice shot to the body.
Njord lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sabe backwards.
Sabe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T2#
Njord throws a punch but it's blocked by Sabe.
Sabe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kimo Sabe seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nice body punch from Njord - that landed with a thud.
Sabe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sabe misses with a body punch.
Njord blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sabe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Sabe fails to land.
Sabe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Njord.
Sabe is leaning against Njord and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Njord blocks an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Njord.
Sabe tries to work over Njord's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sabe can't find room to land a body shot as Njord controls the action.
#T3#
Njord tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sabe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sabe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The referee is keeping an eye on Sabe - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Njord prevents a body shot from Sabe.
A bit of stalling here from Njord.
Sabe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Sabe fails to land.
Sabe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Njord's elbow.
Sabe lands a body shot.
Sabe lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sabe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sabe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sabe misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Njord. #T4#
Sabe tries to throw a body punch but Njord avoids it by throwing Sabe back against the cage.
Sabe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Njord lands a left hand.
Sabe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Njord's elbow.
Njord blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sabe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Njord blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sabe throws a head punch that misses.
Sabe misses with some punches.
Njord throws a punch but it's blocked by Sabe.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Njord.
Njord goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Njord can't find room to land a body shot as Sabe controls the action.
Njord blocking some punches.
Njord working aggressively here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kimo Sabe will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Kimo Sabe's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Sabe fails in his attempt to clinch.
Njord connects with a crisp jab.
Sabe get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Sabe stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Njord runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alexander Njord! |
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