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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Mambo misses with a series of wild punches.
Mills tries to bum rush Mambo with a series of wild strikes but Mambo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mambo tries to clinch there but Mills circles away.
Mambo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mambo takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Mambo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mills manages to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Mambo.
Mambo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mills manages to avoid it.
Mills swings widly with a right hand
and Mambo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mills will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mambo thinks about countering with a body kick.#TD#
Mambo shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Mambo was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mambo wants to control but Mills is keeping him busy. #T1#
Mills looking for a sweep but Mambo has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Mills can't escape the position.
Mambo landing strikes from the mount.#SUB#
Mambo working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Mills is trying to escape the mount.
Mambo working the ground and pound effectively.
Mills slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T2#
Mills gets back to full guard.
Mambo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Mambo advances to half guard.
Mills tries to get to full guard but Mambo has control of the leg.
Mambo landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Mambo trying to mount his opponent but Mills defends it. #SUB#
Mambo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mills is just riding it out for now. Mambo eventually gives up the hold.
Mambo is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Mills! #T3##SUB#
Mambo looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Mills slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Mills looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Mambo is looking for a kimura here.
Mills slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mambo stopping the sweep attempt from Mills.
Mills looking to control.
Mills is pulling down on Mambo's head. It's preventing any offense from Mambo, at least for the moment.#SUB#
Mambo drops back, looking for a kneebar! Mills looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Mills looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Mills! #REVB#
Mambo is trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Las Mambo dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Mills throws a wild body kick that Mambo sees coming a mile off.
Mills blocks a head kick by Mambo.
Mambo shoots in and drives through. Mills sprawls well.
A little jabbing left from Mills on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mambo wants to clinch
and Mills counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mambo seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Las Mambo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mambo is looking to clinch but Mills is avoiding it.
Mambo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mills but Mills pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mambo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mambo tries to clinch but Mills moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot lands for Mills.
Mills throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mambo.
Mambo blocks a head kick by Mills.
Mambo misses with a takedown attempt
and Mills connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Las Mambo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mambo scores with a nice head shot.#T1#
Mambo throws an off balance right hand
and Mills counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mills moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#ROC2#
Mambo is rocked!
Mills throws a head kick but Mambo moves out of range.
Mills ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mills works Mambo's body with a nice hook.
Mills pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mambo moves in looking to clinch but Mills pushes him off.#KD2#
Mills connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Mambo to the floor! Mills dives in looking for the finish!
Oh Mambo is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Mills is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Mills is trying to work for a kimura but Mambo is defending well.
Mambo is controlling Mills's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Mambo seems to have got his legs back now.#T2#
Mambo wants to get back to full guard.
Mills wants to pass to mount but Mambo is defending the position. #SUB2#
Mills is working for a kimura but Mambo is defending it quite comfortably.
Mills throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mambo taking some punishment here, with Mills in his half guard.
Las Mambo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Mambo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mills is working away from the top position though.
Mambo is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Mills is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB2#
Mills wants to work for an arm triangle but Mambo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mills is keen to just control but Mambo is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Mills wants to work for an arm triangle but Mambo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mills is trying to control the action in half guard but Mambo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mambo manages to get to full guard.
Mills trying to control but Mambo is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Mambo working for a triangle but Mills defends it easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mills's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gil Mills showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Mills bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mambo's head backwards.
Mills misses with a body kick.
Mills circles away from the clinch attempt.
A combination from Mills does no damage.
Mambo moves out of range of the strikes.
Mambo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
It seemed like Mills was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mambo lands with a right hand.
A shot to the liver by Mills. Beautiful body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mills lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mills connects with a nice looking jab.
Mills scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mambo doesn't seem bothered though.
Mambo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mills tries to avoid it but Mambo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mills to the ground. Mills escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mills throws a counter combo.#T1#
Mambo tries a head kick but it misses.
Las Mambo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mills ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mills throws a looping overhand right but Mambo ducks down to avoid it.
Mills delivers a nice body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mambo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mills takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mambo goes for a double leg but Mills avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mills continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Las Mambo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mills, right into the meat.
Mambo lands with a cross.
Mambo takes one to the side of the head.
Mills is looking to slow Mambo down with leg kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mills misses with a two punch combination.
As Mills tries to get set, Mambo tries to push him back and clinch up but Mills manages to avoid the attempt.
Mills has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL#
Mambo clinches. #T2#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Mambo is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Mambo lands a right hand.
Mambo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Mambo letting Mills take a breather here.
Mambo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mambo misses with a knee to the head.
Mambo takes a shot to the head.
Mills tries to work over Mambo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mills tries to throw a body punch but Mambo avoids it by throwing Mills back against the cage.
Mambo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mills avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mills throws a punch but it's blocked by Mambo.
Mambo tries to throw a body punch but Mills avoids it by throwing Mambo back against the cage.
Mambo tries to land knees in the clinch but Mills avoids the damage to the body.
Mills prevents a body shot from Mambo.
Mills digs a right hand underneath Mambo's ribcage. Mambo let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T3#
A left hand lands to the body for Mills.
A bit of stalling here from Mills.
Mills lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mambo.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mambo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mills's brow.
Mills slowing the pace effectively.
Mambo throws an elbow that misses.
Mambo lands an elbow inside that Mills shrugs off.
The referee is keeping an eye on Mills - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Mills is struggling to control the position.
Mambo'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.
Mills working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mills lands a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mills.#T4#
Mambo tries to pull guard but Mills won't allow it.
Mills stalling.
Mills tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mambo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mambo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mills stalling in the clinch.
Mambo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A short right from Mills.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mills prevents the takedown attempt.
Mambo is working for takedown but Mills is calmly controlling the position for now.
Mambo landing knees to the head.
Mills lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mambo struggles to land a body shot inside as Mills controls his hands.
Mills lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Mambo to his knees! Mills keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gil Mills!
A relieved looking Gil Mills thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 11, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Nurkkanen darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mambo is trying to maintain the position but Nurkkanen is very close to passing his half guard.
Mambo moves into full guard.
Nurkkanen content to stall in guard here.
Nurkkanen trying to control but Mambo is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mambo tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Mambo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nurkkanen is aware though and is defending well.
Nurkkanen seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Nurkkanen seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Mambo for as long as he can get away with.#T1##REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Mambo closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Nurkkanen manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Nurkkanen is keen to just control but Mambo is a slippery customer.#T2#
Nurkkanen not doing much here.
#SUB2#
Mambo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nurkkanen pulls his head out easily.
Nurkkanen trying to control the pace.
Mambo is looking for a sweep. Nurkkanen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Nurkkanen trying to control the action but Mambo is working from the bottom.
Mambo has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad MMA Helsinki. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nurkkanen in particular looking to stall.
Mambo is looking for a sweep. Nurkkanen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mambo trying to hold on to Nurkkanen's head to control him but Nurkkanen postures up.
Nurkkanen takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Nurkkanen prevents Mambo from standing back up.
#SUB2#
Mambo actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Mambo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nurkkanen pulls his head out easily.
Mambo wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nurkkanen is looking to take a break and control but Mambo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mambo connects with a body shot.#CL#
Nurkkanen has managed to clinch.
Nurkkanen is trying to drag Mambo to the mat but Mambo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mambo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Nurkkanen gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD2#
Mambo tightens his grip and picks Nurkkanen up, before dumping him to the ground. Nurkkanen manages to land in guard. #SUB#
Nurkkanen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nurkkanen keeping moving, preventing Mambo from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Nurkkanen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mambo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Las Mambo will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Nurkkanen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mambo as he jumps to the side.
Mambo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nurkkanen shoots in for a double leg but Mambo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mambo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Las Mambo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nurkkanen fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miilo Nurkkanen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mambo or perhaps it was just good defense by Nurkkanen, which made it look bad. #TD#
Mambo gets caught napping as Nurkkanen dives in and scores a takedown. Mambo manages to retain guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mambo throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Nurkkanen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Mambo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nurkkanen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1#
Nurkkanen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nurkkanen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Nurkkanen trying to control the position from guard on top but Mambo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miilo Nurkkanen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Nurkkanen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mambo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nurkkanen has managed to get both his arms back between Mambo's legs - danger averted.
Mambo trying to keep a closed guard but Nurkkanen is proving a slippery customer.
We've been hearing good reports from Nurkkanen's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Nurkkanen trying to control the position from guard on top but Mambo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mambo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nurkkanen's waist but Nurkkanen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mambo off to one side. #TD2#
Mambo closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Nurkkanen did well to prevent Mambo getting side control.#SUB#
Nurkkanen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mambo pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Nurkkanen looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Mambo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mambo working over Nurkkanen with some ground and pound. Nurkkanen looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB#
Nurkkanen actively working from the bottom here.
Mambo working Nurkkanen over with strikes. #T3#
Mambo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB#
Nurkkanen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nurkkanen won't allow Mambo to pass to mount. #SUB#
Nurkkanen looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Nurkkanen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mambo pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Mambo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nurkkanen sees it coming and defends easily.
Nurkkanen is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mambo scores with a couple of nice shots.
Mambo lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB#
Nurkkanen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
Mambo wants to control but Nurkkanen is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Nurkkanen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mambo pulls his head out easily.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Mambo connects with a nice short shot to Nurkkanen's temple. #SUB2#
Mambo is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Mambo is working for a submission of some sort.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Nurkkanen looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Las Mambo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Nurkkanen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mambo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nurkkanen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mambo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mambo appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#CL2#
Mambo clinches with his opponent.
Mambo lands an elbow inside. #TD#
Nurkkanen gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Mambo wants to control but Nurkkanen is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Mambo looking for submissions off his back.
Mambo is not content to let Nurkkanen control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mambo is looking to improve his position.
Mambo won't allow Nurkkanen to pass to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Nurkkanen trying to control the action but Mambo is working from the bottom.
Mambo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mambo.
Mambo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nurkkanen controls the pace.
Nurkkanen wants to control from the top but Mambo keeps moving. #SUB2#
Mambo has his foot on Nurkkanen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nurkkanen works his way back into a safe position though.
Nurkkanen tries to free his leg and advance position but Mambo is retaining full guard.
Mambo keeping moving, preventing Nurkkanen from controlling successfully.
Mambo scores with a nice shot.#T2#
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.#SUB2#
Mambo looking for subs off his back but Nurkkanen has passed one foot through into half guard.
Mambo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Nurkkanen is working for a kimura but Mambo is defending it quite comfortably.
Nurkkanen trying to mount his opponent but Mambo defends it.
Nurkkanen not doing much here.
Nurkkanen wants to free his trapped foot but Mambo is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T3#
Mambo is staying active underneath Nurkkanen, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nurkkanen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Mambo to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miilo Nurkkanen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nurkkanen fails with the takedown.
Mambo fails with an attempt to clinch.
#TD2#
Nurkkanen tries to sprawl but Mambo drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Nurkkanen actively working from the bottom here.
Mambo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nurkkanen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Las Mambo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB#
Nurkkanen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mambo pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T4#
Mambo takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Mambo is pressing down on Nurkkanen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nurkkanen is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Mambo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nurkkanen defends it well.
Mambo blocks the strikes from Nurkkanen.
#SUB#
Nurkkanen actively working from the bottom here.
Mambo controlling the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mambo trying to control from Nurkkanen's half guard. Nurkkanen has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Miilo Nurkkanen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mambo trying to control but Nurkkanen is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Las Mambo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mambo has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Las Mambo!
Las Mambo thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Davidyan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Davidyan swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mambo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Davidyan swings widly with a right hand
and Mambo counters with an outside leg kick.
Davidyan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mambo.
Mambo tries to clinch
and Davidyan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mambo shoots in looking for a takedown but Davidyan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mambo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mambo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mambo shoots and misses
and Davidyan counters with a nice body shot.
Gurgen Davidyan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Las Mambo.
Davidyan throws the kick towards the body but Mambo avoids it.
Davidyan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mambo.
#T1#
Mambo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Davidyan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mambo misses with a two punch combination.
Davidyan is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Mambo.
Davidyan looks to land a left hand but Mambo moved out of range nicely.
Mambo avoids the body shot from Davidyan.
Mambo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mambo tries to clinch
and Davidyan counters with a good low kick that Mambo was not able to check.
Davidyan misses with a right hand
and Mambo counters with a one-two to the body.
Jab by Davidyan.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Davidyan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL2#
Mambo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Davidyan throws a head punch that misses. #TD2#
Mambo pulls Davidyan into guard.
Mambo is trying to control the position but Davidyan postures up.
Mambo has his hands on Davidyan's head, controlling the position.
Davidyan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mambo tries to strike from the bottom.
Mambo controls Davidyan momentarily but Davidyan frees himself. #T3#
Mambo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Davidyan controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mambo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Davidyan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Davidyan leaves Mambo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Davidyan misses the target.
Davidyan throws a big shot that misses.
Mambo shoots for a takedown but Davidyan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mambo looks to clinch
and Davidyan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
Nice straight punches there by Davidyan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Davidyan.
Mambo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Davidyan connects with a leg kick. Mambo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Mambo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Davidyan throws a half hearted mid kick.
Davidyan checks the leg kick nicely there.
Davidyan was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#CL2#
Mambo closes the distance and pushes Davidyan back into the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mambo tries to pull guard but Davidyan won't allow it.
Mambo digs a right hand underneath Davidyan's ribcage. Davidyan let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mambo lands an elbow inside.
Davidyan swings wildly with an uppercut but Mambo uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gurgen Davidyan dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
No luck for Mambo with that takedown attempt.
Davidyan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Davidyan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mambo counters with a good low kick that Davidyan was not able to check.
Davidyan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mambo can do to turn this around?#TD2#
Mambo drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Davidyan wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davidyan keeping full guard, as Mambo tries to pass.
Mambo passes into half guard. #T1#
Mambo thows a huge punch but Davidyan dodges it nicely.
Davidyan keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Mambo working the head and body with strikes.
Mambo stalling away here and it's allowed Davidyan to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Mambo throwing strikes but missing.
Mambo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mambo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mambo trying to control but Davidyan is working from the bottom.
Davidyan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mambo trying to control but Davidyan is working from the bottom.
Mambo is looking to work some ground and pound but Davidyan has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Davidyan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mambo wanted to stand there but Davidyan had control of the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A slow jab from Davidyan misses its intended target.
Davidyan misses with a shot to the body
and Mambo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Davidyan takes a swing at Mambo's ribcage but misses.
Mambo is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Nice shot lands for Mambo.
Davidyan swings for the body but Mambo moves out of range.
Mambo now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Mambo fails to land the takedown.
Gurgen Davidyan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Las Mambo.
Davidyan throws a low kick, looking for Mambo's leg but Mambo calmly moves out of range.
Davidyan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Davidyan. No joy for Mambo on that attempt.
A quick step to the side and Davidyan tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Davidyan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mambo shoots in and drives through. Davidyan sprawls well.#T4#
Mambo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Davidyan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mambo moves out of range of the strikes.
Las Mambo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Good standup being displayed there by Davidyan as he connects with a hook.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mambo.
No joy there for Mambo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mambo ducks right into an uppercut from Davidyan.
A low kick from Davidyan misses
and Mambo counters with a left and a right that stings Davidyan.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Davidyan lands the left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Las Mambo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Davidyan throws a leg kick
letting Mambo counter with a right hand.
Mambo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Davidyan circles away from the clinch attempt
and Davidyan counters with a stiff right hand.
Mambo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Davidyan.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Davidyan enables Mambo to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Davidyan manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mambo trying to control the position from guard on top but Davidyan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mambo is looking to work some ground and pound but Davidyan has wrist control.#T1##SUB2#
Mambo has gone for a leg lock! Davidyan slips out almost immediately though and dives into Mambo's guard.#REVR#
Davidyan showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mambo is adopting a defensive guard.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Davidyan wants to control from the top but Mambo keeps moving.
Mambo looking to control.
#SUB2#
Mambo has his foot on Davidyan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Davidyan works his way back into a safe position though.
Mambo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Mambo trying to pass the guard but Davidyan defending well.
Mambo trying to control the action but Davidyan is working from the bottom. #T3#
Davidyan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mambo is thwarting Davidyan's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Davidyan is defending against the submission attempts here by Mambo.
Davidyan is trying to control but can't.
Davidyan works his way to full guard. Good work.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mambo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Mambo has gone for a leg lock! Davidyan slips out almost immediately though and dives into Mambo's guard.#REVR#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mambo holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB2#
Mambo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Davidyan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Davidyan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Davidyan wants to pass the guard but Mambo is keeping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Gurgen Davidyan.
I think Davidyan 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Gurgen Davidyan!
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Event:
Infinity: Armegeddon it on!
Date: Aug 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Mambo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Mambo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dos Santos throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mambo blocks it with crossed arms. #TD2#
Mambo works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Mambo trying to control but Dos Santos is working from the bottom.
Mambo postures up in Dos Santos's guard and throws a big left but Dos Santos blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dos Santos seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Dos Santos wants to sweep here but Mambo controlling him for the moment.
Mambo is pushing down on Dos Santos's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dos Santos is fighting to maintain full guard but Mambo has managed to sneak the leg through.#T1#
Dos Santos wants to improve his position but Mambo is controlling well.
Mambo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mambo with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Mambo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Mambo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mambo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dos Santos keeps working. #SUB2#
Mambo is working for a kimura but Dos Santos is defending it quite comfortably.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mambo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mambo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dos Santos's head.
Mambo wants to control but Dos Santos is keeping him busy.
Mambo with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dos Santos tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mambo defends well and Dos Santos ends up having to push Mambo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dos Santos shoots and misses
and Mambo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dos Santos fails with the takedown#CL2#
and Mambo holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oscar Dos Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3##TD2#
Mambo jumps guard.
Dos Santos being controlled here momentarily.
Dos Santos is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mambo trying to control the position.
Dos Santos wants to control from the top but Mambo keeps moving.
Mambo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dos Santos is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dos Santos slips nicely into half guard.#T4#
The fighters are battling for position here. Mambo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Dos Santos is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Mambo looking for a sweep. Not yet Mambo, not yet.
Dos Santos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mambo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mambo managing to control the position.
Dos Santos is looking to work some ground and pound but Mambo has wrist control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mambo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dos Santos is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Las Mambo dominated that round.
That's time! Dos Santos's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Dos Santos shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice sprawl there from Mambo as Dos Santos shoots in.#TD2#
Mambo feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Mambo wants to control from the top but Dos Santos keeps moving.
Dos Santos will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mambo throws an elbow that misses. Dos Santos uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mambo's guard. Nice move by Dos Santos!#REVR#
Dos Santos preventing the sweep. #T1#
Dos Santos postures up.
Dos Santos stays in close to Mambo's body and controls the position.
Dos Santos seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Mambo for as long as he can get away with.
Mambo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dos Santos wants to control from the top but Mambo keeps moving.
Dos Santos controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dos Santos preventing the sweep. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mambo holds on and takes a little breather. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mambo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dos Santos shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oscar Dos Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dos Santos darts in looking for a takedown but Mambo gets double underhooks and turns Dos Santos into the cage.
Mambo tries to counter by closing the distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mambo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dos Santos is looking to counter the offense by Mambo and move into the clinch.
Oscar Dos Santos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dos Santos keeps the fight on the outside.#TD2#
Mambo shoots in and bounces Dos Santos off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Dos Santos utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Las Mambo has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Dos Santos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mambo is one step ahead there.
Mambo trying to control the position from guard on top but Dos Santos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mambo looking to sit in guard and control but Dos Santos gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Mambo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dos Santos not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mambo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#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.
Mambo seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Dos Santos slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Mambo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dos Santos is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dos Santos's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dos Santos won't allow Mambo to sweep him here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dos Santos closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mambo circles away.
Dos Santos shoots for a takedown but Mambo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Las Mambo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Dos Santos fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mambo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Dos Santos goes for a double leg but Mambo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mambo continues to drive forward.#TD2#
Mambo shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Dos Santos's guard.
Dos Santos has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Mambo trying to control the position from guard on top but Dos Santos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dos Santos has a closed guard, preventing Mambo from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mambo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Mambo is looking to work some ground and pound but Dos Santos has wrist control.
Mambo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dos Santos working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mambo.
Mambo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mambo landing with the ground and pound. #SUB#
Dos Santos looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dos Santos utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dos Santos seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Mambo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dos Santos's guard.
Mambo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mambo tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Dos Santos. #T2#
Dos Santos is trying to maintain the position but Mambo is very close to passing his half guard.
Mambo works his way into side control.
Mambo postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
#SUB2#
Mambo goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Dos Santos rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Mambo's guard! Nice work there by Dos Santos!
Dos Santos is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dos Santos trying to control the position from guard on top but Mambo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mambo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Las Mambo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mambo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dos Santos controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dos Santos shoots for a takedown but Mambo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oscar Dos Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dos Santos throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#TD2#
Mambo shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Mambo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mambo wanted to stand there but Dos Santos had control of the position.
Oscar Dos Santos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mambo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dos Santos's guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mambo tries to pass to full mount but Dos Santos defends it.
Dos Santos is trying is best to control the position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Las Mambo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mambo has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Las Mambo!
Las Mambo decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
Infinity: Bottoms UP
Date: Jul 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Mambo throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
enabling Tucker to counter with a crisp jab.
Tucker throws a big shot that misses.
Mambo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tucker let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Tucker keeps the fight on the outside.
Tucker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tucker scores with a jab to the body.
Mambo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tucker counters with a left to the body.
Tucker connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mambo. Mambo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tucker throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mambo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mambo fails with the takedown.#T1##KD2#
Oooooh!!! Tucker has knocked Mambo down with a huge combo! Tucker steps away and waves a wobbly Mambo back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Mambo is rocked!
Tucker fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Mambo out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Dan Tucker!
A very excited looking Dan Tucker made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Team Fightmaster vol 3
Date: May 29, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Mambo shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Fujiati wants to get back to full guard.
Fujiati won't allow Mambo to pass to mount.
Mambo thows a huge punch but Fujiati dodges it nicely.
#SUB2#
Fujiati looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Fujiati actively working from the bottom here.
Fujiati is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mambo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mambo's back!#SUB2#
Fujiati looking for the choke but no joy.
Mambo has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Fujiati.
Mambo can't escape the position.
#T1#
Fujiati scores with punches from the back.
Mambo rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Fujiati seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mambo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fujiati lands with a punch from half guard.
Mambo wants to control but Fujiati is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mambo is trying to stand back up but Fujiati is controlling him
Mambo wants to improve his position but Fujiati is controlling well.
Mambo is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Holding Cell that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Mambo trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Fujiati 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.
Fujiati wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mambo keeps working. #T2#
Mambo manages to get to full guard.
Mambo is looking to sweep but instead, Fujiati has passed into half guard.
Mambo tries to roll over but Fujiati keeps him under control.
Fujiati is trying to control the action in half guard but Mambo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Fujiati wants to work for an arm triangle but Mambo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mambo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Fujiati prevents Mambo from improving his position.#T3##SUB2#
Fujiati is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mambo is just riding it out for now. Fujiati eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mambo gets back to full guard.
Fujiati in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #ES#
Mambo pushes Fujiati off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Fujiati shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mambo sprawls well. Mambo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fujiati gets slowly back to his feet.#CL#
Fujiati gets tackled into the cage by Mambo. Mambo maintains the clinch. #T4#
Mambo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #BC#
Mambo manages to break the clinch.
Fujiati goes for a double leg but Mambo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mambo continues to drive forward.
Mambo has his takedown stuffed#TD2#
and Fujiati counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Mambo!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fujiati misses with the ground and pound.#SUB2#
Fujiati is trying to get an arm triangle but Mambo is defending well.
Fujiati wants to control but Mambo is keeping him busy.
Mambo can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Fujiati wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mambo, who protects the arm well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Minowa Fujiati will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Mambo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fujiati as he avoids it easily.
Fujiati looks for a takedown but Mambo sprawls well.#CL#
Mambo pushes Fujiati up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Mambo jumps into guard, dragging Fujiati to the mat.
Fujiati passes Mambo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Fujiati thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mambo's head.
Fujiati looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mambo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fujiati seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mambo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fujiati stops Mambo from getting back to his feet.
Fujiati working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Mambo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mambo trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
#T1#
Mambo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Fujiati scoring with strikes but Mambo is staying in there.
Fujiati with the ground and pound from mount. #ROC2#
Mambo is rocked!
Mambo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Oh Mambo is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fujiati trying to control but Mambo is having none of it.
Fujiati avoids the attempt from Mambo to control.
Fujiati working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Fujiati! Mambo is hurt baaadly! Fujiati is firing away with more strikes - Mambo is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Minowa Fujiati!
A pretty intense looking Minowa Fujiati took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Event:
Infinity: Honor
Date: May 08, 2016 |
#R1#
Mambo walks into a straight right hand from Maanpohja.#TD#
Mambo drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Mambo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Maanpohja is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Maanpohja looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Our spies down at at Holding Cell inform us that Maanpohja has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Mambo advances position into side control!
Mambo looks up at the clock and then as Maanpohja takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Mambo smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Maanpohja is trying to work for a sweep but Mambo has mounted him!
Maanpohja is trying desperately to improve position.
Maanpohja keeps trying to improve his position.
Mambo lands a big shot there that rocks Maanpohja but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mambo wants to control the pace but Maanpohja is squirming around nicely.
Maanpohja can't escape the position.
#T1#
Mambo with shots to the head and body - Maanpohja looks very uncomfortable down there.
Mambo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Maanpohja really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Mambo pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Maanpohja is looking to improve his position but Mambo isn't that keen on the idea.
Maanpohja is still trying to improve position.
The referee warns Maanpohja that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Mambo working Maanpohja over with strikes here. #SUB#
Mambo is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Maanpohja is surviving well by controlling Mambo's body position as best he can.
Maanpohja is squirming around, avoiding Mambo's attempts to control the action.
Maanpohja tries to reverse the position but Mambo maintains control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mambo lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maanpohja tries to reverse the position but Mambo maintains control.
Mambo lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Maanpohja is looking to improve his position but Mambo isn't that keen on the idea.
Mambo raining down shots from the mount!
Mambo controlling from the full mount.
The referee warns Maanpohja that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Mambo trying to control but Maanpohja is having none of it.
Maanpohja is trying desperately to improve position.#T3#
Mambo wants to control the pace but Maanpohja is squirming around nicely.
Maanpohja is looking to improve his position but Mambo isn't that keen on the idea.
Mambo controlling from mount.
The referee warns Maanpohja that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
#SUB#
Mambo working for a submission but Maanpohja is keeping him at bay.
Maanpohja is wriggling around trying to escape.
Maanpohja is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Maanpohja is in a horrible position here. Mambo smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Maanpohja is wriggling around trying to escape.
Maanpohja takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#T4#
Maanpohja is looking to improve his position but Mambo isn't that keen on the idea.
Maanpohja bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Maanpohja postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mambo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mambo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Maanpohja trying to control but Mambo is working from the bottom.
Mambo is pulling down on Maanpohja's head. It's preventing any offense from Maanpohja, at least for the moment.
Mambo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Maanpohja. #SUB#
Mambo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Maanpohja doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Maanpohja manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Las Mambo dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Maanpohja shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mambo but Mambo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mambo went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#TD#
Mambo closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Maanpohja to the mat! Maanpohja manages to get full guard.
Mambo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mambo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mambo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Maanpohja keeping moving, preventing Mambo from controlling successfully.
Maanpohja can't keep his opponent in guard - Mambo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Mambo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maanpohja can do to turn this around?
Mambo winds up and cracks Maanpohja with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Maanpohja is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mambo pulls his head out easily.
Maanpohja manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Maanpohja looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T1#
Maanpohja being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Maanpohja working for a triangle but Mambo defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Maanpohja has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mambo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mambo is stalling in the full guard.
Mambo is in close to Maanpohja's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mambo passes Maanpohja's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Maanpohja looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2##SUB2#
Maanpohja is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mambo pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Maanpohja looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Maanpohja looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Maanpohja is breathing heavily.
Mambo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Maanpohja knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Mambo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Maanpohja doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mambo.
Mambo passes to full mount!
Maanpohja is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Mambo scoring with strikes but Maanpohja is staying in there.
Maanpohja regains half guard.
Mambo is looking to take a break and control but Maanpohja is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Mambo is looking for a kimura here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Mambo connects with a nice short shot to Maanpohja's temple.
Maanpohja moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Mambo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Maanpohja has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mambo has managed to get both his arms back between Maanpohja's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Maanpohja is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mambo defends well.#T4#
Mambo lands a couple of digs.#SUB2#
Maanpohja working for a triangle but Mambo defends it easily.
Maanpohja keeping moving, preventing Mambo from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Maanpohja is looking for a triangle but Mambo pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Maanpohja working for a triangle but Mambo defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Maanpohja looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Las Mambo dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Mambo pushes Maanpohja up against the cage in a clinch.
Mambo is pressed up against the cage. Maanpohja has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mambo down to the mat. Mambo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Maanpohja shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Mambo eats them both and turns towards Maanpohja to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Mambo scores with a jab.#CL2#
Maanpohja darts in and clinches Mambo up against the cage.#TD2#
Maanpohja has clasped his hands together around Mambo's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #ES#
Mambo bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
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!
Maanpohja tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mambo swivels and escapes.
Mambo scores with a head kick. Maanpohja tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Maanpohja fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mambo avoids it really well and circles away.
Las Mambo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johannes Maanpohja.#TD#
Mambo drives through with a takedown into Maanpohja's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maanpohja takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mambo distracts Maanpohja with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mambo slips nicely into half guard.#T1##SUB#
Mambo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Maanpohja sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Mambo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Maanpohja is just riding it out for now. Mambo eventually gives up the hold.
Mambo prevents Maanpohja from improving his position.
Mambo is trying to control the action in half guard but Maanpohja is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Maanpohja looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Maanpohja is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mambo pulls his head out easily.
Maanpohja is staying active underneath Mambo, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2#
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.
Mambo working Maanpohja over with strikes.
Mambo stalling.
Mambo lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB2#
Maanpohja is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mambo pulls his head out easily.
Mambo trying to pass the guard but Maanpohja defending well.
Mambo lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Mambo winds up and cracks Maanpohja with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mambo is looking to advance position but Maanpohja won't allow it. #SUB2#
Maanpohja looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mambo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Maanpohja looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
Maanpohja gets back to full guard.
Mambo tries to free his leg and advance position but Maanpohja is retaining full guard.
Maanpohja can't keep his opponent in guard - Mambo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ground and pound from Mambo.
Las Mambo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mambo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Mambo wants to control but Maanpohja is keeping him busy. #SU#
Mambo decides to stand and escape the position.
Maanpohja misses with a few strikes there.
#CL#
Mambo has Maanpohja up against the cage in a clinch.
Mambo blocking some punches.
#T4##TD#
Mambo manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Maanpohja trying to control but Mambo is working from the bottom.
Mambo seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mambo is on top in guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Maanpohja is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Maanpohja pushes a forearm under Mambo's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Mambo is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Johannes Maanpohja!
Johannes Maanpohja very nearly forgot to thank Fury Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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