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Event:
Helsinki Fighting League: 29
Date: Aug 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Amaral looks to land a right hand but Stilies moved out of range.
Stilies gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Amaral looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Stilies takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#CUT#
It looks like Gary Stilies has been cut.#CL2#
Stilies closes the distance and pushes Amaral back into the cage.
Stilies drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Amaral gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Stilies goes for a takedown attempt but Amaral pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Amaral throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Stilies's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stilies defending well as Amaral loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd cheers as Amaral lands an impressive looking overhand right. Stilies doesn't seem phased though.
A head kick misses from Amaral. #T1#
Amaral misses with a head kick.
Rafael Amaral is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stilies slips under a jab from Amaral.
Stilies drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Amaral defends it well.
Amaral lands a really nice looking cross but Stilies seems unphased.
#KD#
Amaral drops Stilies with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Stilies looks back up at him and smiles so Amaral waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC#
Stilies is rocked!#CL#
Amaral pushes Stilies up against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stilies has Amaral pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Amaral manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rafael Amaral has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gary Stilies.
Amaral leaning his opponent against the cage.
Amaral lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Stilies has Amaral pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Amaral manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Stilies is looking to take this one to the mat.
Amaral tries to land a knee to the head but Stilies blocks with his arms.
Amaral connects with a knee to the head.
Stilies takes an elbow to the temple.
Amaral lands a body punch. #T2#
Amaral stalling in the clinch.
Stilies takes a knee right on the jaw!
Amaral lands a knee to the head.
Amaral lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #KD#
Amaral drops Stilies with a big knee straight up the middle! Stilies is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Stilies is still on wobbly legs! Can Amaral finish him?
Amaral drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Stilies's head, knocking him out cold! Amaral is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rafael Amaral!
Rafael Amaral made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'I'm not surprised mother fuckers!'.
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Event:
Helsinki Fighting League: 23
Date: Jun 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Ortega throws a right and a left that Stilies avoids nicely. #TD2#
Stilies gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Stilies is looking to stand up but Ortega isn't so interested in that idea.
Stilies has momentary wrist control but Ortega slips an elbow through the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortega postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Stilies is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ortega trying to control but Stilies is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ortega sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1#
Ortega throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #ES#
Stilies pushes Ortega off and gets back to his feet.
Ortega lands a nice looking body shot.
Ortega ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#TD2#
Ortega fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Stilies to the ground. Ortega is now in Stilies's guard.
Ortega prevents Stilies from getting back to his feet. #T2#
Ortega lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Stilies wants to get back to his feet but Ortega is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ortega working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Stilies wants to get back to his feet but Ortega is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ortega throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ortega postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ortega trying to control the position from guard on top but Stilies is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ortega's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Stilies preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ortega sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Stilies's guard.
Ortega scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T3#
Ortega winds up and cracks Stilies with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ortega working over Stilies with some ground and pound. Stilies looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ortega lands strikes from half guard.
Stilies keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Stilies is trying to stand up here but Ortega is controlling him well.
Ortega trying to control the action but Stilies is working from the bottom.
Ortega stops Stilies from getting back to his feet.
Ortega is just content to waste time from the top position. Stilies takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Ortega stops Stilies from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ortega postures up and lands a big shot to Stilies's brow. #T4#
Stilies wants to stand up but Ortega is controlling him.
Stilies has momentary wrist control but Ortega slips an elbow through the middle.
Ortega passes Stilies's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ortega landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Stilies pushes Ortega off looking to stand but Ortega dives back in and keeps control.
Stilies is staying active underneath Ortega, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ortega prevents Stilies from standing back up.
Ortega looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Stilies is trying to stand up here but Ortega is controlling him well.
Ortega with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ruben Ortega dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Ortega swinging wildly here.
Stilies tries to counter with a takedown but Ortega is quick to defend against it.
Gary Stilies is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Ortega dives in and scores a takedown into Stilies's guard.
Stilies wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Ortega manages to pass to side control.
Nice strikes from Ortega there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice strikes from Ortega there.
Stilies wants to get back to his feet.
Ortega throwing shots but Stilies is blocking nicely. #T1#
Stilies is looking to escape.
Ortega winds up and cracks Stilies with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ortega has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stilies pushes Ortega off looking to stand but Ortega dives back in and keeps control.
Ortega is looking to take a break and control but Stilies is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ortega content to control rather than advance.
Ortega's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ortega lands a nice short elbow.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ortega is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ortega takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ruben Ortega has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stilies pushes Ortega off looking to stand but Ortega dives back in and keeps control.
Ortega wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stilies keeps working.
Ortega looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Stilies is not content to let Ortega control the position.
Ortega looks to land a strike but Stilies avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Ortega landing some decent shots from guard.
Stilies will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Stilies preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
Ortega slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ortega stands up over Stilies, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Stilies is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ortega's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Stilies wants to stand and escape but Ortega is having none of it.
Ortega postures up and lands a big shot to Stilies's brow.
Ortega scoring with some ground and pound.
Stilies wants to stand and escape but Ortega is having none of it.
Ortega throws a big elbow that misses.
Ortega chips away with some ground and pound.#T4#
Ortega scoring with some ground and pound.
Ortega lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#ROC2#
Stilies is rocked!
Ortega with a flurry of punches that miss.
Oh Stilies is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stilies wants to stand up but Ortega is controlling him.
Stilies seems to have got his legs back now.
Ortega postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Stilies is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ortega is controlling him.
Ortega stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stilies swivels though and keeps the full guard. #ES#
Stilies manages to escape and get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#KD2#
Stilies ducks straight into an uppercut from Ortega and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Stilies manages to regain guard straight away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ortega prevents Stilies from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ruben Ortega 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! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ortega ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL2#
Ortega clinches with his opponent.
Ortega has Stilies pushed against the cage.
Stilies has Ortega pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ortega manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ortega lands with a left to the head.
Ortega scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortega lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#
It looks like Gary Stilies has been cut.
Stilies drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ortega gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ortega scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ortega scores with a nice hook to the head.#T1#
Stilies goes for a takedown attempt but Ortega pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gary Stilies. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Ortega looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Stilies!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A lull in the action here as Ortega stalls from top position.
Stilies wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Ortega misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Stilies is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Ortega is controlling him well.#T2#
Stilies taking punishment in the form of punches.
Ortega trying to control the action but Stilies is working from the bottom.
Stilies dodges the ground and pound from Ortega.
Ortega looks up at the clock and then as Stilies takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Ortega smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Ortega throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Ortega misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Stilies is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Ortega misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Ortega trying to control the action but Stilies is working from the bottom.
Stilies wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T3#
The ground and pound from Ortega seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Ortega prevents Stilies from escaping the position.
Ortega working the head with strikes.
Ruben Ortega is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ortega controlling the position.
Stilies wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Ortega controlling from side mount. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Let's hope that Ortega has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Stilies is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
A lull in the action here as Ortega stalls from top position.
More stalling from Ortega.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stilies is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Ortega is controlling him well.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gary Stilies has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#TD2#
Ortega fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Stilies to the ground. Ortega is now in Stilies's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ruben Ortega comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ortega 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ruben Ortega!
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Event:
Helsinki Fighting League: 17
Date: May 15, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Sobieski shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Stilies manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Stilies is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sobieski is controlling him.
Sobieski postures up in Stilies's guard and throws a big left but Stilies blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stilies wants to stand but Sobieski is controlling the position.
Sobieski chips away with some ground and pound.
Stilies really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sobieski. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#ES2#
Stilies pushes Sobieski off and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#KD#
Sobieski sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Stilies to the ground! Sobieski dives into full mount looking to finish!#ROC#
Stilies is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Gary Stilies has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sobieski loads up with a big shot that hurts Stilies! He's pulled Sobieski in close but Sobieski has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Stilies survive? More strikes from Sobieski and Stilies is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jan Sobieski!
A very excited looking Jan Sobieski rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
Helsinki Fighting League: 15
Date: Apr 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Edwards misses with a wild body shot.
Stilies tries to clinch
enabling Edwards to counter with a crisp jab.
Stilies misses with a takedown attempt
and Edwards cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Edwards throws an overhand right that lands on Stilies's shoulder, as Stilies tries to avoid the shot.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Stilies has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Edwards throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A slapping leg kick lands for Edwards.
Decent striking displayed by Edwards there.
Blake Edwards seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Edwards clinches up with Stilies and pushes him back against the cage.
Edwards missing with knees to the body.
#TD#
Edwards has clasped his hands together around Stilies's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Edwards lands a few punches from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Edwards controlling from side mount. #T1##SUB#
Edwards is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Stilies knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Stilies struggling a bit here.
Stilies takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Edwards has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Edwards working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Edwards is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Stilies has escaped the position, nice work there.
Stilies tries to improve position but can't. #T2#
Stilies regains half guard.
Stilies trying to control but Edwards postures up.
Stilies is looking for a sweep. Edwards is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Edwards slows the pace down in half guard.
Edwards trying to mount his opponent but Stilies defends it.
Edwards is taking a breather. Stilies says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Edwards has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Stilies is staying active underneath Edwards, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3#
Stilies wants to get back to full guard.
Edwards trying to control the action but Stilies is working from the bottom.
Stilies is trying to get back to full guard.
Edwards lands strikes from half guard.
Edwards working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
Edwards is trying to work for a kimura but Stilies is defending well.
Stilies is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Edwards scores with a couple of nice shots.
Still in half guard, Edwards seems content to control.
Edwards looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Stilies with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Edwards prevents Stilies from improving his position.
Edwards trying to control the pace. #T4#
Edwards lands with a punch from half guard.
Edwards prevents Stilies from improving his position.
Stilies manages to get to full guard.
Edwards stays in close to Stilies's body and controls the position.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Edwards.
Edwards lands a couple of elbows.#T5#
Edwards landing with the ground and pound.
Edwards passes into half guard.
Stilies taking some punishment here, with Edwards in his half guard.
Stilies trying to control here.
Stilies is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Stilies regains full guard. Nicely done.
Edwards pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stilies is keeping the position for now.
Stilies being controlled here, momentarily. #T6#
Stilies looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Edwards postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Edwards trying to control but Stilies is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Stilies escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Edwards gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Edwards 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.
Edwards lands a couple of digs.
Edwards controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Stilies is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Edwards defends well.#T7##SUB2#
Stilies is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Edwards advances position into side control!
Edwards wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stilies keeps working.
Stilies regains half guard.#SUB#
Edwards seems to be working for a kimura but Stilies defends the submission attempt.
Edwards wants to free his trapped foot but Stilies is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Edwards passes to full mount! #T8#
Edwards tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Edwards lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Edwards is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Stilies goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Edwards!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Blake Edwards!
Blake Edwards really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Perkele! logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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