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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Kulkunen swings widly with a right hand
and Landen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kulkunen checks a leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Landen.
Kulkunen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CUT2#
It looks like Veikko Kulkunen has been cut.
Kulkunen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Landen but Landen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Landen looks to score with a jab to the body but Kulkunen is just out of range.
Landen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Landen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kulkunen.
Landen lunges at Kulkunen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kulkunen's hand.
Landen connects with a leg kick. Kulkunen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kulkunen throws a jab when Landen was well out of range.#T1#
Landen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kulkunen.
Kulkunen misses with a body kick.
Kulkunen misses with a lunging right hand
and Landen counters with a thumping low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Landen. Kulkunen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Landen tries a head kick but it misses.
Landen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've been hearing reports that Kulkunen has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Landen cracks Kulkunen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Landen throws out a leg kick but Kulkunen moves out of range and Landen only half commits.
A quick step to the side and Kulkunen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Landen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kulkunen looks to land a body kick but Landen moved away.#T2##TD#
Kulkunen shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Landen desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SUB#
Kulkunen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Kulkunen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Landen trying to control from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Kulkunen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Landen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kulkunen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kulkunen's back!#T3#
Landen gets his hands free as Kulkunen looks to control.
Landen softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Landen lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Landen punches Kulkunen on the ear.
Landen is punishing Kulkunen with some ground and pound.
Kulkunen covering up well under a series of strikes from Landen.
Kulkunen is taking damage to the body and head.
Kulkunen manages to reverse the position and now he's in Landen's guard. Nice work there by Kulkunen.
Landen working a defensive guard here.
Landen wants to sweep here but Kulkunen controlling him for the moment. #T4##SUB2#
Landen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Landen trying to control the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Landen is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Landen trying to control the position from guard on top but Kulkunen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kulkunen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Kulkunen is looking for a triangle but Landen pushes his legs off easily.
Landen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kulkunen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Landen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Veikko Kulkunen's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Good leg kick by Landen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kulkunen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Landen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Landen flicks out a counter leg kick but Kulkunen steps away.
Landen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Landen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kulkunen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Landen can pounce on him.
Landen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kulkunen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Paul Landen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD2#
Landen sends Kulkunen crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Landen is motioning to the referee to let Kulkunen up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#
Kulkunen is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Landen catches Kulkunen with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Kulkunen forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Paul Landen!
In his post fight interview, Paul Landen started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 12, 2017 |
#R1#
Washington thumps Kulkunen with a low kick.
Washington moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Washington misses with a body kick.
Kulkunen tries to land a front kick but Washington steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Washington looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kulkunen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Washington tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kulkunen was well out of range. Poor timing from Washington.
Kulkunen tries to counter with a takedown but Washington is quick to defend against it.
Washington jabs at Kulkunen's body.
Washington tries a head kick but it misses.
As Washington looks to move away, Kulkunen throws a big counter combo but Washington just gets out of the way.
Kulkunen shoots in for a takedown but Washington shows good takedown defense.
Washington buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kulkunen shoots and misses
and Washington counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kulkunen misses with a head kick.
Washington looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Kulkunen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Washington misses with a body punch
and Kulkunen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T1#
Kulkunen shoots in for a takedown but Washington shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Veikko Kulkunen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Washington throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kulkunen misses with a kick to the body
and Washington counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Washington bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Washington is looking to slow Kulkunen down with leg kicks.
Washington throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kulkunen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Washington swings for the body but Kulkunen moves out of range.
Washington thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kulkunen if he has to take too many more of those.
Nice takedown defense from Washington. No joy for Kulkunen on that attempt.
Washington throws a big counter head kick but Kulkunen avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Kulkunen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#TD#
Kulkunen shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Washington napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Washington stops Kulkunen from passing to mount.
Kulkunen postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Washington is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Kulkunen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kulkunen throws a strike but Washington avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Kulkunen is stalling in the full guard.
Washington keeping moving, preventing Kulkunen from controlling successfully. #T3#
Kulkunen's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kulkunen passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kulkunen creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Washington sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #SUB#
Kulkunen goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Washington has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kulkunen but great work by Washington.
Kulkunen tries to buck Washington off but Washington is having none of it.
Kulkunen manages to get back to half guard.
Washington tries to pass to full mount but Kulkunen defends it.
Kulkunen tries to get to full guard but Washington has control of the leg. #T4#
Washington tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kulkunen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kulkunen moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Kulkunen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Washington defends well.
Kulkunen wants to sweep here but Washington controlling him for the moment.
Kulkunen trying to strike off his back.
Washington looking to pass the guard.
Kulkunen 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.
Kulkunen looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Washington dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Kulkunen moves out of range of the strikes.
Kulkunen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Washington tries to avoid it but Kulkunen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Washington to the ground. Washington escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Washington has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Washington digs a good body shot into Kulkunen's ribs.
Washington jabs Kulkunen right on the nose. Kulkunen blinks but takes it well.
Washington swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Washington takes a swing at Kulkunen's ribcage but misses.
Washington is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kulkunen rather than just go for the knockout.
Kulkunen fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice jab there from Washington.
Washington pushes Kulkunen away with a front kick.#T1#
Washington just misses with a punch to the body.
Kulkunen looks to throw a body kick
letting Washington counter with a right hand.
Washington with a jab.
Kulkunen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Washington sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Veikko Kulkunen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Washington fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Samuel Washington seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kulkunen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Washington avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Washington is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kulkunen with a body shot.
Washington throws a nice head kick!
Washington lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kulkunen circles away quickly and effectively.
Kulkunen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Washington circles away.#T2##TD#
Kulkunen drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
You can see the frustration on Washington's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kulkunen throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #SUB#
Kulkunen tries for a kimura but Washington is defending well.
Washington is looking for a sweep.
Kulkunen tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Kulkunen sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Washington is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
#T3#
Kulkunen trying to control the position but Washington is working away.
Washington tries to buck Kulkunen off but Kulkunen is having none of it.
Washington keeps trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kulkunen tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Kulkunen wants to control but Washington is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Washington takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Kulkunen wants to take a breather but Washington manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Kulkunen. #T4#
Washington working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kulkunen.
Kulkunen wants to control from the top but Washington keeps moving.
Kulkunen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kulkunen wants to pass the guard but Washington is keeping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kulkunen advances position into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Washington showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Washington digs a good body shot into Kulkunen's ribs.
Kulkunen throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Kulkunen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kulkunen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A countering left hand to the body from Washington misses.
Kulkunen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Washington counter with a right hand.
Good leg kick by Washington there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kulkunen fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Veikko Kulkunen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kulkunen blocks a leg kick.#T1#
Washington connects with a solid leg kick.
Kulkunen darts in looking for a takedown but Washington gets double underhooks and turns Kulkunen into the cage.
Washington cracks Kulkunen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kulkunen shoots and misses
and Washington makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Kulkunen really felt that one!
Kulkunen has his takedown stuffed
letting Washington counter with a right hand.
Washington looks to score with a jab to the body but Kulkunen is just out of range.
Washington lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Washington misses with a looping left.
Kulkunen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Washington tries to avoid it but Kulkunen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Washington to the ground. Washington escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Washington is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kulkunen with a body shot.#T2#
Kulkunen throws a combination that misses
and Washington counters with an outside leg kick.
Washington connects with a leg kick. Kulkunen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kulkunen tries to score with a low kick but Washington moves his leg out of the way.
Kulkunen dives in and grabs Washington's left leg, looking for a takedown. Washington pushes down on Kulkunen's head and hops out.
Kulkunen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Washington avoids the head kick by Kulkunen.
Washington is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kulkunen with a body shot.
Washington lands the left hand.
Washington scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Washington keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T3#
A slow jab from Washington misses its intended target. #TD#
Kulkunen shoots in and gets a takedown into Washington's guard.
Kulkunen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kulkunen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kulkunen scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kulkunen controlling from the top position.
Kulkunen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Kulkunen throws a big elbow that misses.
Veikko Kulkunen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kulkunen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kulkunen is working hard here to advance position.
Washington working a defensive guard but Kulkunen passes into half guard.
Kulkunen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kulkunen wants to free his trapped foot but Washington is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Veikko Kulkunen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kulkunen thows a huge punch but Washington dodges it nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Samuel Washington comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Washington winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samuel Washington!
Samuel Washington thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
HFC 109:Mangrove vs Yaj 2
Date: Jul 22, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Santos fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kulkunen, pushing him back against the cage.
Kulkunen is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kulkunen tries to pull guard but Santos won't allow it.
Kulkunen wants a takedown but no success here.
Gustavo Santos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Veikko Kulkunen.
Kulkunen tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kulkunen wants a takedown.
Kulkunen drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Santos gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kulkunen drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Santos is pressed up against the cage. Kulkunen has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Santos down to the mat. Santos avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kulkunen shoots in looking for a takedown. Santos tries to sprawl out of it but Kulkunen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Santos manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Santos's corner calls for a 1-2. Santos obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T1##CL#
Santos drives through and clinches with Kulkunen against the cage.
Santos stalls. #TD2#
Kulkunen jumps into guard, dragging Santos to the mat.
Kulkunen looking for a sweep. Not yet Kulkunen, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Kulkunen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Santos works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Santos perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Santos wants to pass to mount but Kulkunen is defending the position.
Santos will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Santos performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kulkunen tries to get to full guard but Santos has control of the leg.
Kulkunen moves into full guard.
#T2#
Santos controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Kulkunen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Santos is aware though and is defending well.
Santos advances position into side control!
Kulkunen is trying to get back to half guard.
Santos advances nicely into full mount.
Kulkunen can't escape the position.
Santos controlling from the full mount.
Kulkunen is looking to improve his position but Santos isn't that keen on the idea.#T3#
Santos looking to control but Kulkunen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kulkunen is wriggling around trying to escape.
Santos tries to control but Kulkunen wriggling away.
Kulkunen is working to get back to half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Santos'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.
Kulkunen keeps trying to improve his position.#T4#
Santos tries to control but Kulkunen wriggling away.
Santos looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kulkunen is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Santos sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kulkunen tries to reverse the position but Santos maintains control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kulkunen manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Kulkunen is looking for a sweep. Santos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gustavo Santos dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Santos rushes Kulkunen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kulkunen is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Santos is defending well.
Santos gets underhooks to prevent Kulkunen's takedown attempt.
Kulkunen looking for a takedown.
Gustavo Santos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Veikko Kulkunen.
Kulkunen tries to score a body lock takedown but Santos shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Santos scores with a hook to the body.
Kulkunen drops down looking for an ankle pick but Santos pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nice sprawl there from Santos as Kulkunen shoots in.
Kulkunen goes for a double leg but Santos avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Santos continues to drive forward.#CL#
Kulkunen gets tackled into the cage by Santos. Santos maintains the clinch.
Kulkunen has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Santos after a bit of a struggle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos lands a nice uppercut.
Santos tries to stall but Kulkunen uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kulkunen changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Santos fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Santos lands with a shot to the body. #T1##TD2#
Santos tries to sprawl but Kulkunen drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Veikko Kulkunen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Santos regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kulkunen wants to pass the guard but Santos is keeping the position.#SUB#
Santos is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kulkunen is aware though and is defending well.
Kulkunen passes Santos's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kulkunen performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Santos tries to get to full guard but Kulkunen has control of the leg.
Kulkunen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Santos does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2#
Kulkunen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Santos makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Santos.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Santos is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Kulkunen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Santos is one step ahead there.
Santos wants to control from the top but Kulkunen keeps moving. #SUB2#
Kulkunen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Santos is aware though and is defending well.#T3#
Kulkunen wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Kulkunen working for a triangle but Santos defends it easily.
Santos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kulkunen can do to turn this around?
Kulkunen can't keep his opponent in guard - Santos advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kulkunen tries to roll over but Santos keeps him under control.
Kulkunen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Santos takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kulkunen is pressing down on Santos's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Kulkunen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Santos gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T4#
Kulkunen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Santos is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kulkunen wants to pass the guard but Santos is keeping the position.
Santos is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Santos slows the pace down in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Santos passes the guard and advances to mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gustavo Santos dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Kulkunen dives in for a single leg takedown but Santos sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nice straight punches there by Santos. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Santos.#CL#
Santos clinches up against the cage.
Kulkunen is looking for a takedown.
A right hook to the body lands for Santos.
Santos stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Santos prevents the takedown attempt.
Gustavo Santos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Veikko Kulkunen.
Kulkunen goes for a takedown in the clinch but Santos prevents it.
Kulkunen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Santos avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD2#
Kulkunen jumps into guard, dragging Santos to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Kulkunen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kulkunen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Santos is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kulkunen is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Kulkunen is looking for a triangle here but Santos uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Kulkunen tries to buck Santos off but Santos is having none of it.
Santos takes a little break here. Kulkunen wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kulkunen regains half guard.
Kulkunen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Kulkunen has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Santos is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Kulkunen.
Kulkunen being controlled for a moment.
Santos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kulkunen keeps working.
Kulkunen is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Santos off and has taken his back!
Kulkunen controlling well, preventing Santos from escaping the position.
#T3##SUB2#
Kulkunen is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Santos knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Santos for a finish.
Kulkunen avoiding Santos 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB2#
Kulkunen looking for the choke but no joy.
Santos staying busy and making it hard for Kulkunen to control.
Gustavo Santos is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Kulkunen is looking for the choke from the back position but Santos is controlling his hands well. #T4#
Santos tries to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Kulkunen is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Santos is defending well though. Kulkunen let's go of the attempt for now.
Kulkunen gets his hands free as Santos looks to control.
Kulkunen is looking to control Santos but Santos is wriggling around and keeping busy. #SUB2#
Santos defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Santos breaks Kulkunen's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
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 Gustavo Santos.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Santos, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gustavo Santos!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 27, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Kulkunen gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Kowalchuk looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Kulkunen wants to work for an arm triangle but Kowalchuk is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kulkunen is looking to advance position but Kowalchuk won't allow it. #SUB2#
Kowalchuk looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kowalchuk gets full guard.#SUB2#
Kowalchuk is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Kowalchuk looking for a guillotine here but Kulkunen defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowalchuk can't keep his opponent in guard - Kulkunen advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Kulkunen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kowalchuk has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Kulkunen is working for a kimura but Kowalchuk is defending it quite comfortably.
#T1#
Kowalchuk won't allow Kulkunen to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Kowalchuk is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kulkunen pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Kowalchuk looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Kulkunen is working for a kimura but Kowalchuk is defending it quite comfortably.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Kulkunen seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Kowalchuk is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Veikko Kulkunen!
A very excited looking Veikko Kulkunen 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:
HFC 280 Lewis vs Lyons II
Date: Sep 24, 2016 |
#R1#
The Crack Head tries a head kick but it misses.
Kulkunen has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as The Crack Head is landing a low percentage of strikes.
The Crack Head throws a head kick that misses. #TD2#
Kulkunen scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kulkunen prevents The Crack Head from standing back up.
Kulkunen sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The Crack Head is looking to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Crack Head won't allow Kulkunen to pass to mount.
Kulkunen moves nicely into side control.
The Crack Head knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kulkunen on the ground.
The Crack Head tries to improve position but can't. #T1#
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The Crack Head being controlled for a moment.
The Crack Head wants to get back to his feet but Kulkunen is dominant here and he's now got The Crack Head's back!
Kulkunen has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of The Crack Head's body.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The Crack Head's coaches at Bruize Brothaz have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Kulkunen controlling well, preventing The Crack Head from escaping the position.
Kulkunen has good solid back control here. #T3#
The Crack Head is trying to get back to his feet but Kulkunen has full control of the position and if anything, The Crack Head has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Kulkunen keeps control of the position easily here as The Crack Head tries to buck him off.
Kulkunen's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Let's hope that Kulkunen 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.
The Crack Head might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Kulkunen is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. The Crack Head has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Kulkunen has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! The Crack Head taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Kulkunen doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Veikko Kulkunen!
In his post fight interview, Veikko Kulkunen started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
In defeat, Tyrone The Crack Head stepped up to the mic, saying 'F the UFC anyways!!!'.
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Event:
EvoLution 5
Date: Aug 07, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Kulkunen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Bohard knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kulkunen on the ground.
Kulkunen stopping the sweep attempt from Bohard.
Kulkunen showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kulkunen passes Bohard's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bohard is trying to maintain the position but Kulkunen is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Kulkunen in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Bohard tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Kulkunen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Veikko Kulkunen!
Veikko Kulkunen 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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