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Event:
MFN 357
Date: Oct 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Kindmark tries to land a body kick
enabling Ballzonya to counter with a crisp jab.
Ballzonya avoids the head kick by Kindmark.
Ballzonya misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kindmark.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kindmark! But no joy.
Kindmark lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kindmark moves out of range of the body kick.
Pekka Kindmark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ballzonya takes a swing at Kindmark's ribcage but misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Kindmark misses.
Kindmark pushes Ballzonya away with a front kick.
Kindmark pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ballzonya avoids the body shot from Kindmark.
Ballzonya appears to be looking for a big counter.
Nice body kick from Kindmark.
Good standup being displayed there by Ballzonya as he connects with a hook.
Kindmark cracks Ballzonya with a good jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kindmark tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Kindmark thows a leg kick but Ballzonya checks it
and Kindmark takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kindmark staying out of range there.
Kindmark tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ballzonya swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kindmark throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kindmark throws a head kick but Ballzonya moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kindmark.
Kindmark misses with a body kick.
A jab from Ballzonya misses.
Ballzonya misses with a looping right.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ballzonya!
Ballzonya displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kindmark throws out the jab.
Ballzonya swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ballzonya misses with a hook
and Kindmark counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Ballzonya displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big left from Ballzonya misses.
Ballzonya lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kindmark's sensitive parts.
Kindmark thuds a left hand into Ballzonya's body.
Harry Ballzonya is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ballzonya connects with a looping right hand.
Kindmark plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kindmark displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ballzonya throws out the jab.
Kindmark throws a counter combo.
Ballzonya throws a jab when Kindmark was well out of range.
Kindmark misses with a takedown attempt
and Ballzonya counters with a series of strikes. Kindmark will be more careful next time no doubt. #CL2#
Kindmark closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kindmark tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ballzonya misses with the head strike.
#T3#
Ballzonya misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kindmark tries for a takedown but Ballzonya manages to get underhooks.
Harry Ballzonya has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pekka Kindmark.
Ballzonya gets underhooks to prevent Kindmark's takedown attempt.
Kindmark has Ballzonya pressed against the cage.
Kindmark is trying to maintain a safe position but Ballzonya gets an underhook and turns Kindmark into the cage.
Kindmark fails to pull guard.
#BC2#
Kindmark breaks from the clinch.
Ballzonya fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ballzonya throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kindmark throws a lazy head kick
and Ballzonya makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ballzonya moves out of range of the strikes.
Ballzonya misses with a few strikes there.
Kindmark slips a straight right by Ballzonya.#T4#
Ballzonya bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kindmark's head.
Kindmark throws a head kick that misses.
Ballzonya throws a big shot that misses.
Kindmark only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Ballzonya lands a jab to Kindmark's midsection.
Ballzonya cracks Kindmark with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
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!
Kindmark throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kindmark misses with a right hand
and Ballzonya counters with a right hand to the body.
Ballzonya waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kindmark.
Nice uppercut lands for Ballzonya. That snapped Kindmark's head back.
Kindmark throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kindmark throws a head kick that misses.
Kindmark takes a body punch but keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Ballzonya dominated that round.
That's time! Ballzonya's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Kindmark throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ballzonya sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ballzonya throwing a counter right hand but Kindmark manages to avoid it.
Ballzonya throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kindmark counters with a low kick, right behind Ballzonya 's knee.
Kindmark takes a swing at Ballzonya's ribcage but misses.
Kindmark misses with a body punch
and Ballzonya counters with a leg kick.
Jab from Ballzonya.
Kindmark defending well as Ballzonya loads up on a big left hand.
Kindmark rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Ballzonya counter with a right hand.
Kindmark lands a slapping body shot.
Kindmark throws a head kick that Ballzonya semi-blocks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Ballzonya.
Kindmark throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ballzonya stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T1#
Kindmark shoots and misses
and Ballzonya counters with a nice body shot.
Ballzonya is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kindmark.
Kindmark throws out a counter right but Ballzonya avoids it with no problem.
Ballzonya throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kindmark sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kindmark slips a jab from Ballzonya.
Kindmark throws a leg kick
and Ballzonya counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kindmark lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kindmark pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ballzonya jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Kindmark throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ballzonya misses with a straight right.
Kindmark throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Ballzonya counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ballzonya throws a front kick aimed at Kindmark's knee but Kindmark avoids it well.
Ballzonya feints a jab promting Kindmark to slip. Ballzonya then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kindmark slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#T2#
Kindmark bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ballzonya's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kindmark takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kindmark throws a hook but Ballzonya blocks it.
Kindmark with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ballzonya slips a jab from Kindmark.
Ballzonya takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kindmark looks to clinch
and Ballzonya counters with a left to the body.
Kindmark misses with a wild combination.
Kindmark throws a lazy uppercut
and Ballzonya counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Kindmark missing with a left hand there. Ballzonya was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kindmark swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kindmark.
A lazy left from Ballzonya finds it's target.
Ballzonya throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ballzonya fails to land with a series of punches.
Ballzonya is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kindmark can do to turn this around?
Ballzonya looks to land a right hand but Kindmark moved out of range.
Kindmark fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ballzonya manages to avoid it.
Kindmark takes a swing at Ballzonya's ribcage but misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ballzonya.
Ballzonya moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ballzonya swings for the body but Kindmark moves out of range.
Kindmark looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4#
Ballzonya misses with a straight right.
Kindmark lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ballzonya throws a wild body kick that Kindmark sees coming a mile off.
Kindmark throws a body kick that misses.
Ballzonya throwing a counter right hand but Kindmark manages to avoid it.
Ballzonya blocks a head kick by Kindmark.
Kindmark with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ballzonya steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kindmark.
Kindmark buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kindmark throws a sloppy head kick and Ballzonya moves out of range easily.
Ballzonya is looking to counter punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kindmark thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kindmark slips a jab from Ballzonya.
Kindmark pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ballzonya throws a body shot but no joy.
Kindmark tries to counter with a clinch but Ballzonya shakes him off and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Harry Ballzonya will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Kindmark connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ballzonya's hands.
Ballzonya throws a hook but Kindmark blocks it.
Kindmark throws a series of punches but Ballzonya avoids them all with ease.
Kindmark misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ballzonya was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kindmark thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kindmark throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ballzonya quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Ballzonya lands a nice looking body shot.
Ballzonya slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ballzonya will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kindmark throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Ballzonya counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kindmark misses with a body shot.
#T1#
Kindmark just misses with a punch to the body.
Ballzonya lands with a hook. Kindmark tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kindmark scores with a kick to the body.
Kindmark misses with a body shot
and Ballzonya counters with a three punch combo that has Kindmark backing up. Kindmark nods at Ballzonya to acknowledge the strikes.
Ballzonya takes a swing at Kindmark's ribcage but misses.
Ballzonya just misses with a punch to the body.
Ballzonya misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kindmark.
Kindmark looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Kindmark has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ballzonya scores with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ballzonya. Kindmark does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kindmark throws a head kick that misses
and Kindmark takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ballzonya connects with a body shot.
Ballzonya walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kindmark.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kindmark jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ballzonya swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kindmark bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Harry Ballzonya is winning the standup battle so far.
A punch lands to the side of Kindmark 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ballzonya's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kindmark under the eye.
Ballzonya looks to land a right hand but Kindmark moved out of range.
Kindmark displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ballzonya throws out the jab.
Kindmark misses the jab.
A big right from Ballzonya misses.
Ballzonya takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Ballzonya throws a hook but Kindmark avoids it easily.
Kindmark tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ballzonya paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T3#
Kindmark moves out of range of the body kick from Ballzonya.
Ballzonya has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Ballzonya avoids the head kick by Kindmark.
Ballzonya throws the kick towards the body but Kindmark avoids it.
Kindmark is looking for the big counter here.
Kindmark checks a leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Kindmark on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ballzonya thows a body kick. Kindmark tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Ballzonya checks a low kick from Kindmark.
A little feinted left hand from Ballzonya on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ballzonya looks to throw the jab but Kindmark is out of range.
Kindmark misses with a body punch
and Kindmark takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kindmark throws a head kick but Ballzonya moves out of range.
#CL2#
Kindmark gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kindmark prevents a body shot from Ballzonya. #BC#
Ballzonya manages to break the clinch.
#T4#
That kick from Kindmark tenderised Ballzonya's leg. Ballzonya is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kindmark misses with a takedown attempt
and Ballzonya counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kindmark takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kindmark uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ballzonya.
Ballzonya lands a front kick.
Kindmark fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ballzonya on the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kindmark just misses with a punch to the body.
Harry Ballzonya is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kindmark throws a chopping leg kick but Ballzonya manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
It looked like Ballzonya wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pekka Kindmark has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kindmark takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ballzonya throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kindmark is looking to clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Kindmark misses the target.
An attempted straight right counter from Ballzonya misses the target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harry Ballzonya showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ballzonya, 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harry Ballzonya!
An out of breath and clearly excited Harry Ballzonya thanked Milwaukee's Best 160 for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
In defeat, Pekka Kindmark stepped up to the mic, saying 'My opponent was better tonight. I will be back stronger and better!'.
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Event:
FWC 21: Kindmark vs. Verra
Date: Aug 27, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Kindmark has Verra up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC#
Kindmark pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Verra throws the left hand but Kindmark avoids the punch easily.
We've been hearing reports that Kindmark has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#CL#
Kindmark closes the distance and clinches.
Kindmark lands a right hand that snaps the head of Verra backwards.
Kindmark just leaning against Verra, taking a breather. #TD#
Kindmark has Verra pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Kindmark pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Verra tumbling to the mat - Kindmark dives into Verra's guard.
Kindmark throwing strikes but missing.
Kindmark controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kindmark will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1##SUB#
Kindmark thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kindmark working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Verra's head.
Kindmark sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A big left from Verra misses.
Verra throws a poor cross that misses
#TD#
and Kindmark counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Verra!
Kindmark tries to advance to mount but can't. #T3#
Kindmark slows the pace down. #SUB#
Kindmark is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Verra has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kindmark happy to just control the position for now.
Kindmark has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Verra tries to buck Kindmark off but Kindmark is having none of it.
Verra is being controlled here.
Kindmark seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Verra for as long as he can get away with.#SUB#
Kindmark is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Verra knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kindmark taking a breather here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pekka Kindmark dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Verra connects with a nice looking jab.
Eric Verra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Verra throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kindmark seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Verra misses with a hook
and Kindmark counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #TD#
Kindmark scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kindmark throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
Verra is defending against the submission attempts here by Kindmark.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T1##SUB#
Kindmark is working for a kimura but Verra is defending it quite comfortably.
Kindmark is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kindmark looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kindmark is controlling the pace.
#SUB#
Kindmark is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kindmark missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kindmark takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Kindmark is looking for a kimura here.
#T3#
Kindmark content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Kindmark is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Verra defends it well.
Kindmark perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Verra stuffs the takedown.#CL#
Kindmark has managed to clinch.
Kindmark lands a body shot.
Verra prevents the takedown attempt.
Nice body punch from Kindmark.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kindmark drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Verra gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pekka Kindmark. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kindmark softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pekka Kindmark 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.
#R3#
Kindmark shoots in but Verra avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Verra let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Verra throws a combination that misses
and Kindmark counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kindmark walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Verra misses with a body shot.
Kindmark throws a big counter combination but Verra scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Kindmark clinches up with Verra and pushes him back against the cage.
Kindmark scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Verra is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Verra scores with a shot to the side of Kindmark's head. #T1#
Kindmark wants to take the fight to the mat but Verra manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pekka Kindmark. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Verra gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kindmark.
Kindmark wants to take the fight to the mat but Verra manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kindmark scores with a shoulder strike.
Kindmark gets through Verra's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Verra misses with the head strike.
#BC#
Kindmark breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kindmark fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T2#
Verra throws a right and a left that Kindmark avoids nicely.
Kindmark throwing a counter right hand but Verra manages to avoid it.
Kindmark on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CL#
Kindmark pushes Verra up against the cage in a clinch.
Verra working aggressively here.
#BC#
Kindmark pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Verra misses with a body shot.
Kindmark has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Verra finds it's way round the side to connect with Kindmark's head.
Kindmark goes for a double leg but Verra avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Verra continues to drive forward.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Verra! But no joy.
Verra uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kindmark has time to react.#T3#
Kindmark fails with the takedown.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#CL#
Kindmark drives through and clinches with Verra against the cage.
Kindmark tries to score a body lock takedown but Verra shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kindmark goes for a takedown in the clinch but Verra prevents it.
Verra stops a takedown attempt from Kindmark.
#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.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kindmark takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Verra has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kindmark seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Verra can turn it around.
Kindmark blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC#
Kindmark breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Verra throws a body punch but Kindmark moves out of range.
Kindmark moves out of range of the leg kick from Verra.
Verra swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Verra misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Verra swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Eric Verra just about did enough to take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Kindmark moves away from the strike by Verra.
Kindmark half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Verra swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Verra. Those never looked like landing. #TD#
Kindmark shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Verra manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Kindmark is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kindmark throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1##SUB#
Kindmark is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Kindmark drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kindmark jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Pekka Kindmark overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Verra can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kindmark controls the pace.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Kindmark.
Kindmark'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.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Verra misses the shot to the body.
Kindmark seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL#
Kindmark has managed to clinch.
#TD#
Kindmark has picked Verra up - he's going for a ride! Kindmark dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Kindmark seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T3#
Kindmark is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Kindmark controlling from the full mount.
Kindmark breaks from Verra's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Kindmark raining down shots from the mount!
Kindmark looking to ground and pound but Verra is blocking nicely. #T4#
Kindmark landing strikes from the mount and Verra is in trouble!
Verra is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Kindmark controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB#
Kindmark looking to secure an arm triangle but Verra defends it well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kindmark tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pekka Kindmark had his way with Eric Verra in that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Kindmark fails with a takedown attempt.
Kindmark misses with a two punch combination.
Verra thuds a left hand into Kindmark's body.
Kindmark changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Verra tries to avoid it but Kindmark manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Verra to the ground. Verra escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Verra misses.
Verra looks to land a combination but Kindmark avoids it well.
Kindmark shoots for a double leg takedown but Verra sprawls well. He's pushed Kindmark's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pekka Kindmark. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Verra loads up on a big right hand but Kindmark slips the punch.
Eric Verra is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Kindmark feints and as Verra raises his hands in defense, Kindmark changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kindmark slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2#
Further stalling from Kindmark.#SU#
Verra is working an open guard so Kindmark takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T3##CL#
Kindmark drives through and clinches with Verra against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Verra.
Kindmark is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Verra can do to turn this around?
Kindmark tries for a takedown. No joy.
Verra prevents the takedown attempt.
Kindmark is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Verra gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Verra prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kindmark wants a takedown but no success here.
Kindmark is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kindmark scores with a shoulder strike.
Kindmark tries to score a body lock takedown but Verra shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T4#
Verra misses with the head strike.
Kindmark blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Verra lands a left hand.
Verra misses with a short punch on the inside.
Verra misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
Kindmark has picked Verra up - he's going for a ride! Kindmark dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Eric Verra has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Pekka Kindmark is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kindmark continues to hold on tight.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Eric Verra.
I think Kindmark 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 48:47
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 48:47
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pekka Kindmark!
Pekka Kindmark retains his welterweight title!
Pekka Kindmark seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
FWC 17: Hug vs. Von Sprockets
Date: Jul 20, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Lukens Jr drives through and clinches with Kindmark against the cage.
Lukens Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD#
Kindmark lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Lukens Jr wants to get back to full guard.
Kindmark has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Lukens Jr wants to get back to full guard but Kindmark has mounted him!
Kindmark tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Kindmark trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Lukens Jr tries to reverse the position but Kindmark maintains control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lukens Jr is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T1#
Kindmark avoids the attempt from Lukens Jr to control.
Lukens Jr keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lukens Jr tries to hold on but Kindmark postures up.
Lukens Jr tries to improve his position but instead Kindmark has taken his back!
Lukens Jr tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Lukens Jr is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kindmark tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Lukens Jr really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kindmark is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Lukens Jr is trying desperately to improve position.#T3#
Lukens Jr wants to hold on but Kindmark pushes him away.
Kindmark is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Lukens Jr is looking to improve his position but Kindmark isn't that keen on the idea.
Kindmark is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Lukens Jr wants to hold on but Kindmark pushes him away.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lukens Jr tries to reverse the position but Kindmark maintains control.
Lukens Jr gets back to half guard.
Lukens Jr wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lukens Jr manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lukens Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Lukens Jr, not yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lukens Jr controls Kindmark momentarily but Kindmark frees himself.
Lukens Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pekka Kindmark 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##CL2#
Lukens Jr pushes Kindmark up against the cage in a clinch.
Lukens Jr tries a body shot but Kindmark blocks it.
Kindmark is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lukens Jr can do to turn this around?
Kindmark blocks a body shot from Lukens Jr.
Lukens Jr trying to control the position but instead, Kindmark has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lukens Jr into the cage.#TD#
Kindmark has clasped his hands together around Lukens Jr's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Lukens Jr is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lukens Jr keeps trying to improve his position.
Kindmark wants to stand but Lukens Jr has his arm trapped.
Lukens Jr tries to buck Kindmark off but Kindmark is having none of it.#T1##SU#
Kindmark decides to take the fight back to the feet. #CL2#
Lukens Jr drives through and clinches with Kindmark against the cage.
#TD2#
Lukens Jr gets a trip takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Lukens Jr wants to work for an arm triangle but Kindmark is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kindmark keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Lukens Jr is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kindmark is just riding it out for now. Lukens Jr eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Lukens Jr is working for a submission of some sort.
#T2#
Lukens Jr lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB2#
Lukens Jr is looking for a kimura but Kindmark is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lukens Jr to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Lukens Jr is looking for a kimura but Kindmark is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lukens Jr to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Kindmark is defending against the submission attempts here by Lukens Jr.
#SUB2#
Lukens Jr is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T3#
Lukens Jr thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kindmark wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB2#
Lukens Jr is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Lukens Jr is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kindmark is trying to stand.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Lukens Jr wants to work for an arm triangle but Kindmark is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lukens Jr looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Lukens Jr is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kindmark doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lukens Jr.
Kindmark avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lukens Jr.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lukens Jr is trying to control. Kindmark wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Lukens Jr clinches up with Kindmark and pushes him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lenny Lukens Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3##CL2#
Lukens Jr clinches.
Lukens Jr tries to work over Kindmark's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lukens Jr leaning against his opponent.
#TD#
Kindmark works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #SUB2#
Lukens Jr looking for a guillotine here but Kindmark defends easily.
Kindmark has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lukens Jr is trying to keep Kindmark in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kindmark tries to stand but Lukens Jr is controlling from the bottom. #T1##SUB2#
Kindmark got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lukens Jr has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kindmark has managed to get both his arms back between Lukens Jr's legs - danger averted.
Kindmark wants to stand but Lukens Jr has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Kindmark won't allow Lukens Jr to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Lukens Jr is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lukens Jr controls Kindmark momentarily but Kindmark frees himself. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2#
Lukens Jr rushes Kindmark and presses him up against the cage.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#TD#
Kindmark gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Lukens Jr regains guard.
Kindmark preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Lukens Jr is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kindmark defends well.#SUB2#
Kindmark avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kindmark has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Lukens Jr is proving hard to escape from. #T3#
Lukens Jr wants to sweep here but Kindmark controlling him for the moment.
Lukens Jr trying to control the position.
Lukens Jr looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
Lukens Jr has his foot on Kindmark's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kindmark works his way back into a safe position though.
Kindmark is looking to stand up but Lukens Jr won't let him. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Lukens Jr has closed the distance and engaged Kindmark in a clinch.
Lukens Jr misses with the head strike.
Lukens Jr stalling against the cage.
#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.#TD#
Kindmark wants the takedown. Lukens Jr is fighting it off but Kindmark persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Lukens Jr's guard against the cage.
Lukens Jr controls Kindmark momentarily but Kindmark frees himself. #SUB2#
Lukens Jr has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kindmark can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lukens Jr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Lukens Jr is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kindmark defends well.#SUB2#
Lukens Jr throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Pekka Kindmark did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4##CL2#
Lukens Jr has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD#
Kindmark turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Kindmark tries to stand but Lukens Jr is controlling his head.
Lukens Jr tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kindmark tries to stand but Lukens Jr is controlling his head. #T1#
Lukens Jr is looking to reverse the position.
Kindmark tries to stand but Lukens Jr is controlling his head.
Lukens Jr is trying to control Kindmark's posture but Kindmark avoids it.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Lukens Jr is trying to get back to half guard.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
A control attempt from Lukens Jr but he's now mounted!
Lukens Jr is desperately trying to improve his position but Kindmark has a good base and remains in mount.
Lukens Jr tries to lock up and control but Kindmark gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kindmark manages to capitalize on a mistake by Lukens Jr to take his back!
Lukens Jr tries to escape the position.
Lukens Jr turns into Kindmark and is now in his guard.
Lukens Jr slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kindmark dodges the ground and pound from Lukens Jr.#T3##SUB2#
Lukens Jr goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Kindmark has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Lukens Jr but great work by Kindmark.
Kindmark tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Lukens Jr tries to buck Kindmark off but Kindmark is having none of it.
Kindmark tries to stand but Lukens Jr is controlling his head. #T4#
Lukens Jr manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kindmark's best efforts.#SUB2#
Lukens Jr looking for a kimura from the bottom but Kindmark passes into side control!
Kindmark tries to stand but Lukens Jr is controlling his head.
Lukens Jr tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kindmark wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Pekka Kindmark overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lukens Jr can't do much from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pekka Kindmark had his way with Lenny Lukens Jr in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R5##CL2#
Lukens Jr clinches.
Lukens Jr working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kindmark managing to block the knees to the body from Lukens Jr.
Lukens Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Kindmark controls the action.
Kindmark avoiding damage as Lukens Jr throws knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Lukens Jr has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Kindmark clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#ES#
Kindmark is trying escape back to his feet. He turns into his opponent's guard and eventually finds his way back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Lukens Jr clinches up against the cage.#T1##TD#
Lukens Jr is fighting off a takedown attempt but Kindmark is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Lukens Jr to the mat. Lukens Jr regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB2#
Lukens Jr looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Lukens Jr is looking for a triangle but Kindmark pushes his legs off easily.
Lukens Jr 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.
Lukens Jr working a defensive guard here.
#T2#
Lukens Jr lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Lukens Jr is looking to work some ground and pound but Kindmark has wrist control.#SUB2#
Lukens Jr drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kindmark manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Lukens Jr has Kindmark in his guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Lukens Jr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kindmark doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kindmark manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lukens Jr is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Lukens Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kindmark is one step ahead there. #T3##SUB2#
Lukens Jr working for a triangle but Kindmark defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Kindmark got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lukens Jr has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kindmark has managed to get both his arms back between Lukens Jr's legs - danger averted.
Lenny Lukens Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lukens Jr wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Lukens Jr is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kindmark defends well.#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.
Kindmark postures up.
Kindmark tries to stand but Lukens Jr is controlling from the bottom.
Lukens Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kindmark is one step ahead there.
Kindmark trying to stand up but can't free himself from Lukens Jr's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lukens Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
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 Pekka Kindmark.
I think Kindmark 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 49:46
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 49:46
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 49:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pekka Kindmark!
Pekka Kindmark is the new welterweight champion!
A very excited looking Pekka Kindmark 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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