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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Glass darts in looking for a takedown but Asikainen gets double underhooks and turns Glass into the cage.
Glass fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD#
Glass scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Asikainen is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Asikainen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Glass prevents Asikainen from standing back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Glass lands with a punch from half guard.
Glass looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T1#
It looks like Glass is going to stand back up.
Glass is trying to control the action in half guard but Asikainen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Vesa Asikainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Glass fails with an attempt to clinch.
#TD2#
Asikainen shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Asikainen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Glass. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Glass is trying is best to control the position here.
Glass moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Glass looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Asikainen is looking to work some ground and pound but Glass has wrist control.
Asikainen wants to control from the top but Glass keeps moving. #SUB#
Glass is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Asikainen defends well.
Glass is trying to control the position but Asikainen postures up.
Glass 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.
Asikainen wants to pass the guard but Glass is keeping the position.
Asikainen postures up in Glass's guard and throws a big left but Glass blocks it.
Asikainen won't allow Glass to sweep him here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Asikainen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3#
Glass keeping moving, preventing Asikainen from controlling successfully.
Glass keeping full guard, as Asikainen tries to pass.
Asikainen is still trying to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Asikainen prevents Glass from getting back to his feet.
Glass 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#
Asikainen won't allow Glass to pass to mount.
Glass is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Asikainen!
Glass wants to control the pace but Asikainen is squirming around nicely. #T4#
Glass content just to control the position here.
Glass won't let Asikainen get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Asikainen is looking to get to half guard.
Asikainen is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Glass looking to control but Asikainen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Asikainen wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Glass.
Asikainen wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fredrick Glass dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Glass throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Asikainen. #TD#
Glass closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Asikainen quickly recovers to half guard.
Glass throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Glass throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Glass missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Glass seems to be looking for submissions.
Glass stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asikainen is looking for a sweep. Glass is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Glass tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #T1#
Asikainen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Glass.
Asikainen is looking for a sweep. Glass is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Asikainen controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Glass prevents Asikainen from improving his position.
Glass thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Glass is pressing down on Asikainen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Asikainen is holding on for now. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Glass on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#TD2#
Asikainen drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB#
Glass working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Asikainen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Glass is tightening it up a little... Asikainen has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Asikainen reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Asikainen taps out! Nice BJJ there by Glass!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Fredrick Glass!
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Event:
TWGC 18 (265lbs, D4): Sydney Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Sep 19, 2017 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Vesa Asikainen (ranked 7436 p4p, 0 weight class) and Judge LaCrosse (ranked 2900 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Vesa Asikainen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Judge LaCrosse!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Francis DeMontford and Winston Howard.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Asikainen moves in looking to clinch but LaCrosse pushes him off.
LaCrosse moves into the clinch.
Asikainen drops to a knee looking for a takedown but LaCrosse gets the underhooks and prevents it.
LaCrosse decides to pull guard.
Asikainen preventing the sweep.
Asikainen trying to move into half guard but instead LaCrosse has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Asikainen (0) vs (2) LaCrosse
Asikainen trying to keep a closed guard but LaCrosse is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LaCrosse looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Asikainen looking to hit a scissor sweep but LaCrosse is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LaCrosse pushing down on Asikainen's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Asikainen tries to get to full guard but LaCrosse has control of the leg.
Asikainen trying to control from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asikainen keeping control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
LaCrosse prevents Asikainen from improving his position.
LaCrosse trying to control the pace.
Asikainen trying to control from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asikainen wants to get back to full guard.
LaCrosse content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Asikainen is controlling LaCrosse's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Asikainen won't allow LaCrosse to pass to mount.
LaCrosse not doing much here.
Asikainen wants to sweep but LaCrosse has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Asikainen (0) vs (5) LaCrosse
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Asikainen struggling a bit here.
Asikainen is looking for a sweep.
LaCrosse is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Asikainen's shoulder. That is not cool.
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That's five minutes gone in the round.
Asikainen is looking to regain half guard here but LaCrosse keeps moving and retains side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Asikainen is trying to get back to half guard.
LaCrosse takes a little break here. Asikainen wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Asikainen struggling a bit here.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Asikainen struggling a bit here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Asikainen is trying to escape the position but LaCrosse is controlling the position.
Asikainen is trying to improve his position.
LaCrosse working away.
Asikainen is looking to reverse the position.
LaCrosse is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Asikainen will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Asikainen can't do much from the bottom here.
The referee asks LaCrosse politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. LaCrosse prefers to stall for the moment though.
Asikainen wants to control but LaCrosse postures up.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Asikainen is letting LaCrosse control him for a moment.
Asikainen is trying to control LaCrosse's posture but LaCrosse avoids it.
You can see the frustration on Asikainen's face as LaCrosse controls the position.
Asikainen is trying to control LaCrosse's posture but LaCrosse avoids it.
Asikainen is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Arvins Bootcamp, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
LaCrosse controlling the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Asikainen wants to control but LaCrosse postures up.
Asikainen is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Asikainen's face as LaCrosse controls the position.
Asikainen gets back to half guard.
Asikainen trying to control but LaCrosse postures up.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Asikainen is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because LaCrosse is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
LaCrosse not doing much here.
Asikainen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Asikainen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. LaCrosse is working away from the top position though.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Asikainen is trying to get back to full guard.
Asikainen is positioning himself well to prevent LaCrosse advancing to mount.
LaCrosse trying to mount his opponent but Asikainen defends it.
Asikainen tries to roll over but LaCrosse keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
LaCrosse not doing much here.
LaCrosse's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
LaCrosse tries to pass the half guard into mount. Asikainen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Asikainen moves into full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
LaCrosse is pushing down on Asikainen's leg trying to pass to half guard. Asikainen is fighting to maintain full guard but LaCrosse has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that's the end of the fight!
LaCrosse wins on points by 5 to 0. |
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Event:
TWGC 18 (265lbs, D4): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 18, 2017 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Wilfred Wilkinson (ranked 7162 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vesa Asikainen (ranked 7399 p4p, 0 weight class). Wilkinson comes to the cage accompanied by Moonmen - Rick and Morty. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Wilfred Wilkinson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Vesa Asikainen!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Eliza Hachem and Ben Hemmingworth.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Nice takedown defense from Asikainen. No joy for Wilkinson on that attempt.
Wilkinson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Asikainen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Asikainen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wilkinson sprawls well. Wilkinson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Asikainen gets slowly back to his feet.
Asikainen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Wilkinson defends well and Asikainen ends up having to push Wilkinson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Wilkinson wants to clinch up but Asikainen keeps it at a distance.
Asikainen looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Wilkinson! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Wilkinson (0) vs (4) Asikainen
Wilkinson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Wilkinson tries to get out of the position.
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Asikainen is trying to get an arm triangle but Wilkinson is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilkinson is looking to regain half guard here but Asikainen keeps moving and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asikainen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Wilkinson, who protects the arm well.
Asikainen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wilkinson keeps working.
Asikainen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Wilkinson, who protects the arm well.
Asikainen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wilkinson keeps working.
Wilkinson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asikainen is working for a kimura but Wilkinson is defending it quite comfortably.
Wilkinson trying to control but Asikainen postures up.
Wilkinson tries to roll over but Asikainen keeps him under control.
Asikainen is working for a kimura but Wilkinson is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wilkinson is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asikainen works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Wilkinson (0) vs (7) Asikainen
Wilkinson can't escape the position.
Asikainen trying to control but Wilkinson is having none of it.
Wilkinson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Wilkinson is working hard here to advance position.
Asikainen fails to move to back control.
Wilkinson is looking to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Asikainen wants to control the pace but Wilkinson is squirming around nicely.
Asikainen wants to take his opponent's back but Wilkinson doesn't allow it.
Wilkinson wants to hold on but Asikainen pushes him away.
Asikainen looking to secure an arm triangle but Wilkinson defends it well.
Asikainen pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Wilkinson is working to get back to half guard.
Asikainen is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Wilkinson is surviving well by controlling Asikainen's body position as best he can.
Asikainen with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Wilkinson reaches up to try and control the position but Asikainen seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Wilkinson rolls and tries to escape and now Asikainen has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Wilkinson (0) vs (10) Asikainen
Asikainen tightening his grip on Wilkinson, looking for the choke.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Asikainen looking for the choke from the back.
Asikainen looking for the choke but no joy.
Asikainen looking to break Wilkinson's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Wilkinson remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Asikainen will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Wilkinson breaks Asikainen's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wilkinson (2) vs (10) Asikainen
Asikainen wants to sweep but no luck.
Wilkinson is looking to advance position but Asikainen has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Wilkinson (2) vs (14) Asikainen
Asikainen has control of Wilkinson's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Wilkinson regains control of the situation pretty easily.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Asikainen is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Wilkinson to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Wilkinson shrugs it off.
Asikainen avoids the attempt from Wilkinson to control.
Wilkinson tries to reverse the position but Asikainen maintains control.
Wilkinson tries to hold on but Asikainen pushes him away.
Asikainen wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Asikainen avoids the attempt from Wilkinson to control.
Asikainen wants to take Wilkinson's back but he can't do it this time.
Wilkinson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Asikainen looking to control but Wilkinson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Asikainen wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Wilkinson working to try and regain half guard.
Asikainen fails to take his opponent's back.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Asikainen wants to control the action but instead Wilkinson gets a body lock and reverses into Asikainen's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wilkinson (4) vs (14) Asikainen
Wilkinson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Asikainen seems keen to control Wilkinson's posture.
Wilkinson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Wilkinson is looking to pass into half guard but Asikainen pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Asikainen is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wilkinson (4) vs (16) Asikainen
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Wilkinson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Wilkinson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wilkinson keeping moving, preventing Asikainen from controlling successfully.
Asikainen drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Wilkinson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Asikainen has Wilkinson in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wilkinson (6) vs (16) Asikainen
Wilkinson trying to control but Asikainen is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Asikainen is pulling down on Wilkinson's head. It's preventing any offense from Wilkinson, at least for the moment.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Wilkinson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wilkinson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Asikainen has control of Wilkinson's left arm, preventing Wilkinson from doing any damage.
Wilkinson wants to pass the guard but Asikainen is keeping the position.
Asikainen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wilkinson defends it easily.
Asikainen keeping moving, preventing Wilkinson from controlling successfully.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Wilkinson looking to pass the guard.
Wilkinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Asikainen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wilkinson looking to pass the guard.
Asikainen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Asikainen controlling the position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Wilkinson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Asikainen is staying active underneath Wilkinson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Asikainen is trying to control but can't.
Wilkinson is pressing down on Asikainen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Asikainen is holding on for now.
Wilkinson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Wilkinson is controlling the pace.
Wilkinson wants to pass the guard but Asikainen is defending well.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Wilkinson wants to work for an arm triangle but Asikainen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Asikainen tries to get to full guard but Wilkinson has control of the leg.
Asikainen gets full guard.
Wilkinson has gone for a leg lock! Asikainen slips out almost immediately though and dives into Wilkinson's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wilkinson (6) vs (18) Asikainen
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Asikainen wants to control from the top but Wilkinson keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Asikainen wins on points by 18 to 6. |
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Event:
KAMIKAZE Kickboxing
Date: Aug 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Jourgensen digs a good body shot into Asikainen's ribs.
Jourgensen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Asikainen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Some bone on bone action there as Jourgensen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jourgensen moves in looking to clinch but Asikainen pushes him off.
Asikainen lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Asikainen scores with the left hand. Jourgensen knows he should have avoided that one. #CUT#
It looks like Al Jourgensen has been cut.
Asikainen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jourgensen tries to clinch but Asikainen is having none of it. #CL#
Asikainen clinches up with Jourgensen and pushes him back against the ropes.#BC2#
Jourgensen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Al Jourgensen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Jourgensen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. #BC#
Asikainen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Asikainen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jourgensen throws out a counter right but Asikainen avoids it with no problem.
Asikainen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CL2#
Jourgensen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Asikainen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Jourgensen clinches.
Asikainen tries to land knees in the clinch but Jourgensen avoids the damage to the body. #T1##BC#
Asikainen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Asikainen has closed the distance and engaged Jourgensen in a clinch.
#BC#
Asikainen breaks from the clinch.
Asikainen misses with a wild combination.
Asikainen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Asikainen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Al Jourgensen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Asikainen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A combination from Jourgensen does no damage.
Jourgensen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jourgensen scores with a nice right hand.
Jourgensen's coach down at Rip Shit Riot Yoga Club was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Jourgensen's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Asikainen dodges the punch combination from Jourgensen.
Jourgensen stalks Asikainen and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Asikainen's face. Asikainen staggers backwards, shaken.#CUT2#
It looks like Vesa Asikainen has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jourgensen works Asikainen's body with a nice hook.#KD2#
Jourgensen scores a flash knockdown with a right hook that drops Asikainen to his hands and knees! The ref pushes Jourgensen away as he looks to land an illegal blow. Asikainen got an extra few seconds to recover there, which could have made all the differences as he stumbles back to his feet. The referee looks into his eyes and decides to allow the bout to continue. Can he survive?!#ROC2#
Asikainen is rocked!
Asikainen is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Jourgensen doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Asikainen crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Asikainen's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Al Jourgensen!
Al Jourgensen tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
KAMIKAZE 33: Attack
Date: Jun 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Debrine misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Debrine wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice cross by Debrine.
Debrine getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Debrine scores with a nice head shot.
Debrine stuffs the takedown attempt from Asikainen. Asikainen gets slowly back to his feet.
A quick step to the side and Debrine tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#CL#
Debrine has taken the fight to the clinch.
Asikainen wants to break the clinch but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Asikainen manages to break the clinch.
We've been told by Debrine's head coaches at Double XX that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Debrine circles away from the clinch attempt.
Debrine scores with a punch to the head.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Debrine.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Debrine lands a really nice looking cross but Asikainen seems unphased.
#T1#
Asikainen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Asikainen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Good shot there by Debrine.
Asikainen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Debrine tries to avoid it but Asikainen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Debrine to the ground. Debrine escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Asikainen shoots in for a takedown but Debrine shows good takedown defense.
Debrine throws a big counter combination but Asikainen scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Max Debrine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vesa Asikainen.
Asikainen cracks Debrine with an open hand slap.
Debrine ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Debrine as he connects with a hook.
Asikainen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#TD2#
Asikainen closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Debrine's guard.
Asikainen looks winded!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Debrine seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Debrine 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##T2#
Asikainen is looking to control Debrine's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Asikainen avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Asikainen might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Debrine haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Debrine perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Asikainen tries to kick Debrine off but Debrine keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Debrine is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T3#
Asikainen wants to improve his position but Debrine is controlling well.
Debrine is thwarting Asikainen's attempts to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Asikainen is trying to stand up here but Debrine is controlling him well. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Debrine connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Debrine is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Asikainen closes the distance and clinches up with Debrine, looking for a takedown. Asikainen pushes Debrine against the cage but Debrine circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Asikainen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Debrine is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Debrine fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Asikainen.
A slapping leg kick lands for Debrine.
#TD#
Debrine changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Asikainen looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SU#
Debrine stands up and beckons Asikainen to his feet.
Debrine lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Asikainen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Debrine circles away.#CL#
Debrine clinches. #BC#
Debrine's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Debrine scores with a body shot.
Debrine connects with a body shot.
Asikainen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Debrine lands an overhand right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Debrine dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Debrine connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Asikainen's hands.
Vesa Asikainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Asikainen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Debrine lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Debrine cracks Asikainen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Asikainen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Debrine sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Asikainen somewhat.
Debrine lands a right hook to the body.
#TD2#
Asikainen manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Debrine on his heels. He'll look to pass Debrine's guard now, I'm sure.
Debrine 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.
Asikainen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Asikainen is fighting to break Debrine's control of his arms but Debrine is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Debrine 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##T1#
Asikainen is looking to improve his position.
Debrine controlling the pace.
Debrine trying to control from Asikainen's half guard. Asikainen has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Max Debrine overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Asikainen wants to stand but Debrine is controlling the position.
Debrine is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SU#
Debrine decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Asikainen, up you get!
Debrine works the jab nicely.
Asikainen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Debrine.
Asikainen throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Debrine counters with a solid body kick.
Some wild striking there from Debrine.
#CL#
Debrine moves into the clinch.
Debrine trying to land knees to the body.
Debrine lands an elbow inside that Asikainen shrugs off. #T3#
Debrine with a knee to the head.
Debrine landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A body shot lands from Debrine.
Asikainen goes for a takedown attempt but Debrine pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Asikainen is breathing heavily.
Asikainen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Debrine connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Asikainen's hands.
Debrine scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Debrine cracks the inside of Asikainen's front leg.
Asikainen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Asikainen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Debrine sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Debrine throwing a counter right hand but Asikainen manages to avoid it.
Max Debrine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vesa Asikainen.
Asikainen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Debrine goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Debrine lands a really nice looking cross but Asikainen seems unphased.
Debrine lands a leg kick that knocks Asikainen off balance momentarily.
Debrine is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Asikainen can do to turn this around?#T4#
Debrine throws a leg kick which misses Asikainen's front leg but catches the back leg as Asikainen tries to avoid it.
Asikainen shoots in but no luck this time.
Nice uppercut there from Debrine.#ROC#
Asikainen is rocked!
Debrine fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Debrine throws a good cross that connects.
Asikainen is still on wobbly legs! Can Debrine finish him?
Debrine fakes the body blow, causing Asikainen to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Asikainen goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Max Debrine!
Max Debrine very nearly forgot to thank Venom Combat Sports amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Event:
KAMIKAZE 11: TKO
Date: Apr 21, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Bailey closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bailey gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Asikainen.
Bailey gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Asikainen.
Bailey lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bailey misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bailey. #TD2#
Asikainen works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Asikainen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Asikainen passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asikainen is keen to just control but Bailey is a slippery customer.
Bailey is trying is best to control the position here.
Asikainen trying to control from half guard but Bailey is working away. #T1#
Bailey tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Asikainen has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bailey is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Asikainen lands a nice shot to the head.
Asikainen has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Bailey's face.
#SUB2#
Bailey defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Asikainen.
Asikainen unloading with bombs!
Bailey takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Asikainen with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Asikainen looking to finish Bailey with some ground and pound. This is bad for Bailey!#T2#
Bailey is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Bailey is bucking up trying to escape but Asikainen cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Asikainen is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Bailey is surviving well by controlling Asikainen's body position as best he can.
Asikainen putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A nice elbow there by Asikainen.
Asikainen in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Asikainen lands a big shot there that rocks Bailey but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Asikainen landing strikes from the mount and Bailey is in trouble!
Bailey is in a horrible position here. Asikainen smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
#ROC2#
Bailey is rocked!
BOOM! Asikainen connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Oh Bailey is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3#
Asikainen postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Bailey badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Asikainen around the waist but Asikainen pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Asikainen is the winner by TKO! Asikainen jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vesa Asikainen!
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Event:
KAMIKAZE 4: Next Level
Date: Mar 31, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Asikainen darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#ES#
Araujo kicks Asikainen off and gets back to his feet.#TD2#
Asikainen shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Asikainen showed some decent athleticism there.
Asikainen prevents Araujo from standing back up.
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!
Araujo tries to roll over but Asikainen keeps him under control.
Araujo landing a few short strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Araujo flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Araujo is controlling Asikainen's trapped leg to prevent Asikainen from advancing to side control.#ES#
Araujo manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Asikainen keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #BC#
Araujo manages to break the clinch.
A thudding body kick lands there by Araujo!
#TD2#
Araujo gets caught flat footed, as Asikainen shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#T1#
Araujo 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#
Araujo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Asikainen's head.
Araujo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB#
Araujo is working for a kimura but Asikainen is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Araujo wants to work for an arm triangle but Asikainen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Araujo not doing much here.
#T2#
Asikainen wants to improve his position but Araujo is controlling well.
Araujo landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Araujo throwing shots but Asikainen is blocking nicely.
Araujo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Asikainen is looking for a sweep. Araujo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Asikainen is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Araujo scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB#
Araujo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Asikainen defends it well.
Araujo winds up and cracks Asikainen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Asikainen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Araujo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
Asikainen is not content to let Araujo control the position.
Araujo 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.
Araujo is nestled in close to Asikainen, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Araujo is taking a breather. Asikainen 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.#SUB#
Araujo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Asikainen is trying to control but can't.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Araujo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Araujo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Asikainen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Araujo.
Araujo trying to mount his opponent but Asikainen defends it.
Araujo keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luiz Araujo 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##TD#
Araujo gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Araujo maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Asikainen could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Araujo has cracked it and Asikainen is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Araujo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Luiz Araujo!
A less than humble Luiz Araujo misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
TWGC 15 (265+lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: Mar 13, 2017 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Vesa Asikainen and Daniel Carneiro. Carneiro is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The Rasmus - In the Shadows. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Vesa Asikainen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Daniel Carneiro!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Daniel Blasius and Radbod Blank.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Carneiro moves into the clinch.
Asikainen has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Carneiro uses from the top position.
Asikainen seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Asikainen wants to sweep but no luck.
Asikainen keeping moving, preventing Carneiro from controlling successfully.
Asikainen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Carneiro on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carneiro is fighting to break Asikainen's control of his arms but Asikainen is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asikainen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Carneiro not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Carneiro trying to control but Asikainen is working from the bottom.
Carneiro being controlled here momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asikainen being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carneiro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Asikainen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Carneiro trying to control the position from guard on top but Asikainen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asikainen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Carneiro manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Asikainen (2) vs (0) Carneiro
Asikainen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Asikainen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Carneiro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Asikainen advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Asikainen (5) vs (0) Carneiro
Asikainen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Asikainen controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Asikainen tries for a kimura but Carneiro is defending well.
Carneiro manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Asikainen (5) vs (2) Carneiro
Carneiro wants to pass to mount but Asikainen is defending the position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Carneiro working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Asikainen is controlling Carneiro's trapped leg to prevent Carneiro from advancing to side control.
Carneiro seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Asikainen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Asikainen keeping control of the position.
Asikainen is trying to control but can't.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Asikainen moves into full guard.
Carneiro works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Asikainen wants to get back to full guard.
Carneiro is looking for a kimura here.
Carneiro is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Asikainen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Carneiro.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Carneiro is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Asikainen is just riding it out for now. Carneiro eventually gives up the hold.
Carneiro is working for a submission of some sort.
Carneiro wants to pass the guard but Asikainen is defending well.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Asikainen is looking for a sweep. Carneiro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Asikainen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Carneiro advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Asikainen (5) vs (5) Carneiro
Carneiro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Asikainen keeps working.
Carneiro is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Asikainen has escaped the position, nice work there.
Carneiro trying to control the action but Asikainen is working from the bottom.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Asikainen can't do much from the bottom here.
Carneiro trying to control the action but Asikainen is working from the bottom.
Asikainen is looking for a sweep.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Asikainen is trying to control Carneiro's posture but Carneiro avoids it.
Asikainen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Asikainen regains half guard.
Carneiro looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Carneiro is working for a kimura but Asikainen is defending it quite comfortably.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Carneiro is thwarting Asikainen's attempts to control the position.
Well, if Carneiro is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Carneiro wants to pass the guard but Asikainen is defending well.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Carneiro is thwarting Asikainen's attempts to control the position.
Asikainen is staying active underneath Carneiro, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Carneiro takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Carneiro uses his free foot to push down on Asikainen's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Asikainen. Score +3 for passing guard: Asikainen (5) vs (8) Carneiro
Asikainen really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Asikainen tries to hold on but Carneiro pushes him away.
Asikainen is working to get back to half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Asikainen wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Asikainen (5) vs (11) Carneiro
Asikainen is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Asikainen trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
I really don't envy Asikainen right now.
Carneiro has the hooks in. Asikainen is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Carneiro passes his arm under Asikainen's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Asikainen taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Daniel Carneiro!
An out of breath Daniel Carneiro thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
TWGC 15 (265+lbs, D3): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Mar 05, 2017 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Nadine De Lange and Vesa Asikainen. Vesa Asikainen is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Nadine De Lange! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Vesa Asikainen!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
De Lange fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Asikainen avoids it really well and circles away.
De Lange sets himself, and Asikainen steps forward looking for the clinch! De Lange avoids it this time.
Asikainen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
De Lange could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
De Lange darts in looking for a takedown but Asikainen gets double underhooks and turns De Lange into the cage.
De Lange looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: De Lange (2) vs (0) Asikainen
De Lange has gone for a leg lock! Asikainen slips out almost immediately though and dives into De Lange's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: De Lange (2) vs (2) Asikainen
De Lange is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asikainen wants to pass the guard but De Lange is keeping the position.
Asikainen postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Lange looking for a sweep. Not yet De Lange, not yet.
Asikainen wants to control from the top but De Lange keeps moving.
Asikainen stands and throws De Lange's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: De Lange (2) vs (5) Asikainen
Asikainen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but De Lange is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Asikainen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with De Lange. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
De Lange is trying to improve his position.
Asikainen is working to tighten his grip on De Lange's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. De Lange has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Asikainen is really squeezing tight and eventually De Lange passes out! Asikainen breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Vesa Asikainen!
In defeat, Nadine De Lange stepped up to the mic, saying 'The next time..'. |
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Event:
TWGC 15 (265+lbs, D3): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Mar 04, 2017 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Vesa Asikainen and Dawit Asfaw. Dawit Asfaw told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Vesa Asikainen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Dawit Asfaw!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Shirou Masuda and Yukihiro Shimada.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Asfaw wants to clinch.
Asfaw stuffs the takedown attempt from Asikainen. Asikainen gets slowly back to his feet.
Asikainen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vesa Asikainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Asfaw doesn't manage to clinch there - Asikainen circles away.
We've been hearing reports that Asikainen has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Asikainen misses with a takedown attempt - Asfaw sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Asikainen sets himself, and Asfaw steps forward looking for the clinch! Asikainen avoids it this time.
Asikainen decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Asikainen (2) vs (0) Asfaw
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Asikainen maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Asfaw could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Asikainen has cracked it and Asfaw is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Asikainen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Vesa Asikainen! |
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Event:
Helsinki Fighting League: 48
Date: Jan 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Asikainen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Munster.#TD#
Munster fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Asikainen to the ground. Munster is now in Asikainen's guard.
Munster pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Asikainen is keeping the position for now.
Munster sitting in guard here, content to control.
Munster with a nice head shot there.
Munster wants to pass the guard but Asikainen is keeping the position.
Munster postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Asikainen has momentary wrist control but Munster slips an elbow through the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Munster passes Asikainen's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Asikainen looks winded!
Munster seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Munster not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T1##SUB#
Munster seems to be looking for submissions.
Munster lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Munster works his foot free and advances to mount.
Munster controlling from mount.
Munster postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Asikainen looks a forlorn figure.
#SUB#
Munster is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Asikainen is surviving well by controlling Munster's body position as best he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Munster with the ground and pound from mount. #ROC#
Asikainen is rocked!
Munster 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.
Munster loads up with a big shot that hurts Asikainen! He's pulled Munster in close but Munster has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Asikainen survive? More strikes from Munster and Asikainen is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Herman Munster!
A less than humble Herman Munster misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
Helsinki Fighting League: 46
Date: Jan 01, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Ragnarsson instigates a clinch.
Ragnarsson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#BC2#
Asikainen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Asikainen throws a jab when Ragnarsson was well out of range.#CL#
Ragnarsson moves into range and clinches up with Asikainen.
Asikainen can't break the clinch.
Asikainen takes a knee right on the jaw!
#BC2#
Asikainen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Ragnarsson moves into the clinch.
Ragnarsson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Asikainen takes a knee right on the jaw!
Asikainen wants to break free but Ragnarsson has control.
Asikainen is trying to break the clinch but Ragnarsson is controlling him.
Asikainen's coach down at Helsinki Fight Club was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Asikainen's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Asikainen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ragnarsson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Asikainen blocks it with crossed arms.
Asikainen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ragnarsson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ragnarsson works on Asikainen's body with a couple of short punches.
Ragnarsson lands a nice knee to the body.
Asikainen looks winded!#T1#
A knee to the head by Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson scores with a knee to the head.
Ragnarsson misses with a knee to the head.
Ragnarsson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ragnarsson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ragnarsson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ragnarsson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Asikainen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ragnarsson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Asikainen takes an elbow to the temple.
Asikainen is trying to break the clinch but Ragnarsson has him pressed against the cage.
Ragnarsson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Asikainen in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Asikainen takes a knee right on the jaw!
Nice body punch from Ragnarsson - that landed with a thud.
Ragnarsson gets through Asikainen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ragnarsson connects with a knee to the head.
#T2#
Ragnarsson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ragnarsson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Asikainen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ragnarsson has him pressed against the cage.
Asikainen tries to circle away but Ragnarsson has him pinned against the cage.
Ragnarsson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ragnarsson landing knees to the head.
Asikainen is working for takedown but Ragnarsson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Asikainen is trying to push Ragnarsson away but Ragnarsson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ragnarsson misses with a knee to the head.
Asikainen trying to control the position but instead, Ragnarsson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Asikainen into the cage.
Ragnarsson with a knee to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Asikainen takes an elbow to the temple.
Ragnarsson lands with a light punch inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Halfdan Ragnarsson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL#
Ragnarsson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Asikainen tries to break free but Ragnarsson pushes him back against the cage.
Ragnarsson lands a left hand.
Ragnarsson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ragnarsson scores with a knee to the head.
Asikainen takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ragnarsson lands an elbow inside.
Ragnarsson tries a knee to the head but Asikainen blocks it.
Ragnarsson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ragnarsson tries to land a knee to the head but Asikainen blocks with his arms.
Asikainen wants to get back to striking at distance but Ragnarsson won't allow it.
Ragnarsson connects with a knee to the head.
Ragnarsson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ragnarsson lands a body punch.
Ragnarsson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#T1#
Ragnarsson looking to throw knees to the head but Asikainen is blocking nicely.
Ragnarsson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Asikainen wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ragnarsson connects with a knee to the head.
#BC2#
Asikainen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Ragnarsson takes the fight into the clinch.
Ragnarsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Asikainen can do to turn this around?
Ragnarsson scores with a knee to the head.
Ragnarsson looking to throw knees to the head but Asikainen is blocking nicely.
Ragnarsson is pressed up against the cage. Asikainen has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ragnarsson down to the mat. Ragnarsson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Asikainen gets tackled into the cage by Ragnarsson. Ragnarsson maintains the clinch.
Asikainen looking to slow down the pace here.
Ragnarsson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #T2#
Ragnarsson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Asikainen's face.
Ragnarsson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Asikainen's face.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ragnarsson tries a knee to the head but Asikainen blocks it.
Ragnarsson lands a nice elbow.
Ragnarsson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Asikainen's face.
Ragnarsson tries a knee to the head but Asikainen blocks it.
Ragnarsson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Asikainen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ragnarsson lands an elbow inside.
Ragnarsson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ragnarsson looking to throw knees to the head but Asikainen is blocking nicely.
Asikainen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ragnarsson is defending well for now.
Ragnarsson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Asikainen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Asikainen tries to break free but Ragnarsson pushes him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Halfdan Ragnarsson dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3##CL#
Ragnarsson moves into the clinch successfully.
A right hook to the body lands for Ragnarsson.
Asikainen drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Asikainen takes a knee right on the jaw!
Asikainen is trying to force a seperation but Ragnarsson has the dominant position.
Ragnarsson connects with a knee to the head.
Ragnarsson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Asikainen's face.
A short uppercut from Ragnarsson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ragnarsson tries to land a knee to the head but Asikainen blocks with his arms.
Ragnarsson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ragnarsson misses with a knee to the head.
Ragnarsson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Asikainen's face.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ragnarsson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Asikainen's face.
#ROC#
Asikainen is rocked!
Asikainen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Ragnarsson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Asikainen's face.
Asikainen is still on wobbly legs! Can Ragnarsson finish him?
Asikainen wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ragnarsson misses with a knee strike.
Asikainen seems to have recovered his senses.
Asikainen takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ragnarsson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ragnarsson lands an elbow just above Asikainen 's eye.
Asikainen takes a knee to the side of the body.
Ragnarsson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Asikainen's face.
Ragnarsson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ragnarsson has Asikainen pressed against the cage, preventing Asikainen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Asikainen can't break the clinch.
Ragnarsson tries a knee to the head but Asikainen blocks it.
Asikainen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ragnarsson prevents a takedown attempt there.
#T2#
Ragnarsson scores with a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ragnarsson landing knees to the head.
Asikainen takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ragnarsson tries to land a knee to the head but Asikainen blocks with his arms.
Ragnarsson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Asikainen's face.
Ragnarsson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Asikainen is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ragnarsson is defending well.
Halfdan Ragnarsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vesa Asikainen.
A short body shot lands from Ragnarsson as the two fighters clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ragnarsson.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ragnarsson tries to land a knee to the head but Asikainen blocks with his arms.
A knee to the head by Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson lands a knee to the body.
Ragnarsson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Halfdan Ragnarsson clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Ragnarsson dips to his left and cracks Asikainen with an uppercut!
Ragnarsson moves away from the strike by Asikainen.
Ragnarsson wants to clinch up but Asikainen keeps it at a distance.
Asikainen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ragnarsson circles away.#CL#
Ragnarsson has managed to clinch.
Ragnarsson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ragnarsson connects with a knee to the head.
Asikainen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ragnarsson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A nice left hand lands by Ragnarsson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ragnarsson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Asikainen's efforts to push away.
Ragnarsson lands a damaging elbow.
Halfdan Ragnarsson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ragnarsson lands a knee to the body.
Ragnarsson lands an elbow just above Asikainen 's eye. #T1#
Ragnarsson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Asikainen blocks it with crossed arms.
Asikainen is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Ragnarsson lands a big knee! That's hurt Asikainen! Oh, he's all over the place! Ragnarsson lands another knee that sends Asikainen to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Halfdan Ragnarsson!
Halfdan Ragnarsson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Helsinki Fighting League: 43
Date: Dec 03, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Asikainen closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Speed is trying to control Asikainen's posture but Asikainen avoids it.
Asikainen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Speed. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Speed holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.#SUB2#
Asikainen is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Speed knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
An elbow from Asikainen crashes against the mat.
Speed is looking to reverse the position.
Speed struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Speed is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Asikainen is controlling him well.
Asikainen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Speed keeps working.
Speed throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land. #T1#
Speed gets back to half guard.
Speed is concentrating on defense, preventing Asikainen from advancing position.
Asikainen is trying to control the action in half guard but Speed is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Speed missing with punches from the bottom.
Asikainen is trying to control. Speed wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Asikainen is working for a submission of some sort.
Speed gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Speed throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Speed has control of Asikainen's left arm, preventing Asikainen from doing any damage.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T2#
Asikainen throws a big elbow that misses.
Asikainen pushing down on Speed's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Asikainen stalling away here and it's allowed Speed to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Asikainen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Speed looking to control.
Asikainen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Speed swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Speed wants to sweep but no luck.
Speed wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Asikainen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T3#
Speed 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.#SUB#
Asikainen has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Speed to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Asikainen is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Speed pulls down on the head and he's put Asikainen to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tyson Speed!
An out of breath and clearly excited Tyson Speed thanked Perkele! for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
Helsinki Fighting League: 41
Date: Nov 19, 2016 |
#R1#
Jaksinen lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Asikainen backs up against the cage.
Asikainen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jaksinen counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Asikainen has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Asikainen takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Jaksinen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jaksinen with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Asikainen is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Jaksinen just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Asikainen has gone limp and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Espo Jaksinen!
Espo Jaksinen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Helsinki Fighting League: 39
Date: Oct 29, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ragnarsson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Asikainen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ragnarsson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#CUT#
It looks like Vesa Asikainen has been cut.
Asikainen's coach down at CT + BJJ & Wrestling sparring gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Asikainen's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Ragnarsson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ragnarsson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ragnarsson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ragnarsson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ragnarsson lands an elbow that stopped Asikainen in his tracks for a moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ragnarsson lands a knee to the head.
Ragnarsson lands an elbow that stopped Asikainen in his tracks for a moment.
Ragnarsson connects with a knee to the head.
Ragnarsson lands a knee to the head.
Ragnarsson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson looking to throw knees to the head but Asikainen is blocking nicely.
#KD#
Ragnarsson drops Asikainen with a big knee straight up the middle! Asikainen is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC#
Asikainen is rocked!#T1##CL#
Ragnarsson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Asikainen is still on wobbly legs! Can Ragnarsson finish him?
Ragnarsson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Asikainen seems to have recovered his senses.
Ragnarsson lands an elbow inside.
Asikainen wants to break free but Ragnarsson has control.
Ragnarsson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Asikainen or not.
Ragnarsson tries to land a knee to the head but Asikainen blocks with his arms.
Ragnarsson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ragnarsson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ragnarsson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Asikainen takes an elbow to the temple.
Ragnarsson connects with a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Asikainen takes a knee right on the jaw!
Asikainen tries to circle away but Ragnarsson has him pinned against the cage.
Ragnarsson misses with a knee strike.
Asikainen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ragnarsson is defending well for now.#T2#
Asikainen working hard to break the clinch.
Ragnarsson lands an elbow inside that Asikainen shrugs off.
Ragnarsson lands an elbow inside that Asikainen shrugs off.
Ragnarsson lands with a left to the head.
Ragnarsson connects with a knee to the head.
Ragnarsson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ragnarsson jerks Asikainen's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Asikainen drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Ragnarsson goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Ragnarsson because Asikainen was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Halfdan Ragnarsson!
Halfdan Ragnarsson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 22, 2016 |
#R1#
Asikainen shoots in and drives through. Fujiati sprawls well.
Asikainen shoots in but Fujiati avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Asikainen or perhaps it was just good defense by Fujiati, which made it look bad.
Minowa Fujiati has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vesa Asikainen.
Asikainen has his takedown stuffed#TD#
and Fujiati counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Fujiati is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Fujiati wants to pass the guard but Asikainen is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Fujiati wants to work for an arm triangle but Asikainen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Fujiati missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T1#
Fujiati winds up and cracks Asikainen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Asikainen is trying to stand.
Fujiati working over Asikainen with some ground and pound. Asikainen looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Fujiati missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Asikainen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fujiati. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Asikainen is staying active underneath Fujiati, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Fujiati wants to work for an arm triangle but Asikainen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Asikainen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Asikainen.
Fujiati loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fujiati sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Asikainen's guard. #SUB#
Fujiati seems to be looking for submissions.
Asikainen on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Asikainen wants to get back to his feet.
Fujiati is just content to waste time from the top position. Asikainen takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Fujiati 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.
Fujiati postures up in Asikainen's guard and throws a big left but Asikainen blocks it. #SUB#
Fujiati drops back, looking for a kneebar! Asikainen looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Asikainen looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Asikainen! #REVB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fujiati manages to work his way to half guard, despite Asikainen's best efforts.
Asikainen trying to pass the guard but Fujiati defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Fujiati moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Fujiati bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Asikainen's guard. #REVR#
Fujiati chips away with some ground and pound.
Fujiati keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Asikainen's head.
Fujiati content to stall in guard here. #T3#
Fujiati working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Asikainen's head.
Fujiati with a nice head shot there.
Fujiati with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fujiati wants to pass the guard but Asikainen is keeping the position.
Fujiati trying to control but Asikainen is working from the bottom.
Fujiati keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Asikainen's head.
Fujiati working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Asikainen's head.
Fujiati throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Asikainen works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T4#
Fujiati postures up and lands a big shot to Asikainen's brow.
Fujiati trying to control the position from guard on top but Asikainen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Asikainen controls Fujiati momentarily but Fujiati frees himself.
Fujiati passes Asikainen's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Asikainen pushes Fujiati off looking to stand but Fujiati dives back in and keeps control.
Fujiati lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Fujiati lands a nice short elbow.
Fujiati winds up and cracks Asikainen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Asikainen is looking for a sweep. Fujiati is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Fujiati connects with a nice short shot to Asikainen's temple. #ROC#
Asikainen is rocked!
Fujiati creates some space for himself and unloads with a monster right hand! That one landed with a sickening thud - Asikainen is out cold and this one is all over! Fujiati climbs onto the cage to celebrate with his corner!! He's shouting something into the camera but he's still got his mouthpiece in so God knows what he's actually saying.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Minowa Fujiati!
Minowa Fujiati opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 01, 2016 |
#R1#
Asikainen has his takedown stuffed
and Ghetta counters with a straight right hand.
Ghetta throws a series of punches but Asikainen avoids them all with ease.
Asikainen steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ghetta.
Asikainen slips a jab and a cross from Ghetta.
Asikainen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ghetta defends it nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Ghetta on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ghetta closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Ghetta looks to land a combination but Asikainen avoids it well. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Asikainen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ghetta smiles and moves away.
Ciro Ghetta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vesa Asikainen.
Asikainen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Asikainen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ghetta moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
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!
Asikainen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T1##TD#
Ghetta manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Asikainen on his heels. He'll look to pass Asikainen's guard now, I'm sure.
Ghetta loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ghetta in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Asikainen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ghetta.
Ghetta trying to control the position from guard on top but Asikainen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Asikainen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Asikainen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ghetta.
Ghetta wants to control from the top but Asikainen keeps moving.
Asikainen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ghetta trying to control but Asikainen is working from the bottom.
Asikainen is looking to stand up but Ghetta isn't so interested in that idea.
Asikainen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ghetta. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2##REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Asikainen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ghetta.
Asikainen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ghetta defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Asikainen.
Ghetta circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL#
Ghetta has closed the distance and engaged Asikainen in a clinch.
Ghetta manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#BC#
Ghetta breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ghetta darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ghetta's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Ghetta duly obliges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Asikainen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ghetta sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Asikainen somewhat.#T3##CL#
Ghetta moves into range and clinches up with Asikainen.#BC#
Ghetta escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD#
Ghetta closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ghetta lands in his opponent's guard.#ES2#
Asikainen wriggles free and stands up.
Ghetta lands a nice shot that snaps Asikainen's head back.
#KD#
Ghetta drops Asikainen with a right and a left! Ghetta comes rushing in but Asikainen regains his composure and manages to keep Ghetta in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ghetta trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Asikainen wants to stand but Ghetta is controlling the position. #T4#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ghetta accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ghetta accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ghetta preventing the sweep.
Ghetta prevents Asikainen from getting back to his feet.
Ghetta throws a big elbow that misses.
Asikainen trying to keep a closed guard but Ghetta is proving a slippery customer.
Ghetta scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ghetta wants to control from the top but Asikainen keeps moving.
We've been informed that Asikainen has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Ghetta controlling from the top position.
Ghetta missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ciro Ghetta dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Asikainen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Asikainen throws an off balance right hand
#TD#
and Ghetta counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ghetta.
Ghetta trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ghetta throws a strike but Asikainen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Asikainen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Asikainen is looking to advance position but Ghetta has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Ghetta thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Ghetta throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Asikainen is looking to improve his position but Ghetta isn't that keen on the idea.
Asikainen is squirming around, avoiding Ghetta's attempts to control the action.
Ghetta throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Asikainen because Ghetta loaded up on that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ghetta avoids the attempt from Asikainen to control.#T1#
Asikainen is bucking up trying to escape but Ghetta cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Ghetta lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Asikainen is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ghetta looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
#ROC#
Asikainen is rocked!
Ghetta 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.
Ghetta throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Ghetta throwing strikes here but Asikainen is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Ghetta lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Asikainen is still in real trouble! Can Ghetta finish him?
Ghetta sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Ghetta throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Asikainen seems to have recovered his senses.
Ghetta loads up with a big shot that hurts Asikainen! He's pulled Ghetta in close but Ghetta has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Asikainen survive? More strikes from Ghetta and Asikainen is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ciro Ghetta!
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Event:
Infinity: Freedom Fighters
Date: Aug 07, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Alvarez shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Asikainen's guard.
Asikainen is wriggling around but Alvarez manages to pass to half guard.
#REVB#
Alvarez scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ground and pound from Alvarez.
Alvarez misses with a head shot. Asikainen uses the momentum to regain guard.
Alvarez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Asikainen controls Alvarez momentarily but Alvarez frees himself.
Alvarez works over Asikainen with some ground and pound from guard.
Alvarez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Alvarez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Alvarez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Alvarez preventing the sweep.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alvarez postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T1#
Alvarez scoring with punches to the head and body.
Alvarez lands a couple of digs.
Asikainen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Asikainen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Alvarez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SU#
Alvarez gets to his feet - Asikainen follows without any prompting.
Alvarez displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Asikainen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
It looked like Alvarez was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#TD#
Alvarez scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Alvarez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Asikainen is trying to control but Alvarez manages to pass to mount!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alvarez fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Alvarez postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Asikainen looks a forlorn figure.
Alvarez with the ground and pound from mount.
Alvarez loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Asikainen scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Alvarez land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Alvarez stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Avila Alvarez!
Avila Alvarez took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Listen, I was knocking out 250ers up in the Super Heavyweight division. These skinny bitches don't scare me. Great fight, thanks for coming out, people.'.
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Event:
Infinity: Brute Chaos
Date: Jun 15, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Asikainen changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Christianson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Asikainen trying to control the action but Christianson is working from the bottom.
Sloppy strikes there by Asikainen.
Christianson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Asikainen is looking to take a break and control but Christianson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Asikainen wants to free his trapped foot but Christianson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Asikainen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Christianson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Christianson is pressing down on Asikainen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Christianson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Asikainen is one step ahead there.
Asikainen wants to control from the top but Christianson keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christianson controls Asikainen momentarily but Asikainen frees himself.
Asikainen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Asikainen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T1#
Christianson looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Christianson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Asikainen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Asikainen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Asikainen won't allow Christianson to sweep him here.
Asikainen is pushing down on Christianson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Christianson is fighting to maintain full guard but Asikainen has managed to sneak the leg through.
Asikainen blocks the strikes from Christianson.
Christianson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Asikainen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Asikainen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Christianson is keeping the position for now.
Christianson tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Asikainen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Christianson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Christianson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
Asikainen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Asikainen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Asikainen preventing the sweep.
Christianson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Asikainen manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Asikainen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Christianson controls the pace.
Christianson wants to control from the top but Asikainen keeps moving.
Christianson won't allow Asikainen to get back to his feet.
Christianson controlling from the top position.
Christianson lands a couple of digs.
Asikainen trying to control the position here. #T3#
Asikainen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Christianson passes Asikainen's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Christianson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Christianson is looking to take a break and control but Asikainen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Christianson working the head and body with strikes.
Christianson content to control rather than advance.
Asikainen on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T4#
Ground and pound from Christianson.
Asikainen is looking to escape.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Asikainen can do anything to dispel that myth.
Christianson throws a strike but Asikainen avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Christianson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Christianson is pushing down on Asikainen's leg trying to pass to half guard. Asikainen is fighting to maintain full guard but Christianson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Christianson 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.
Christianson trying to control the action but Asikainen is working from the bottom.
Christianson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Christianson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Christianson wants to take a breather but Asikainen is having none of it.
Asikainen on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buliwyf Christianson 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##TD2#
Asikainen shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Christianson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Christianson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Christianson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Christianson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Asikainen manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Asikainen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Christianson is controlling him.
Asikainen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Christianson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Christianson postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asikainen is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Christianson wants to pass the guard but Asikainen is keeping the position.
Christianson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Christianson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Asikainen can do to turn this around?#T1#
Christianson looking to pass the guard.
Christianson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Christianson lands a nice forearm strike.
Asikainen sneaks back into half guard.
Asikainen pushes Christianson off looking to stand but Christianson dives back in and keeps control.
Nice strikes from Christianson there.
Asikainen tries to roll over but Christianson keeps him under control.
Christianson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Christianson drops an elbow to the side of Asikainen's head. #T2#
Asikainen is trying to stand.
Asikainen is breathing heavily.
Christianson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Christianson controlling the position here and throwing strikes from the top. Nice elbow lands there... and another... and another... oh, Asikainen is out! Christianson gets to his feet and admires his work - nice finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Buliwyf Christianson!
Buliwyf Christianson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Infinity: Team Fight Master
Date: Apr 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Asikainen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ford ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ford lands with a kick to the ribs.
Ford keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've been told by Ford's head coaches at Turbo Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ford moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Ford finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Ford checks a low kick from Asikainen.
Jab by Ford.
Nice shot by Ford.
Ford swats away the attempt to clinch by Asikainen.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Asikainen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ford connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ford lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Asikainen at a distance.
Asikainen scores with a head kick.
#CUT2#
It looks like Chevy Ford has been cut.
Ford feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Asikainen's calf.
Ford smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ford looks to land a combination. Asikainen sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Asikainen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ford can pounce on him.
#T1#
Ford cracks the inside of Asikainen's front leg.
Asikainen shoots in looking for a takedown but Ford manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Asikainen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
It appears Ford was looking to counter with a kick there.
Asikainen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ford is looking to slow Asikainen down with leg kicks.
Ford thumps Asikainen with a low kick.
Asikainen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ford - that will leave a mark!
Ford throws a shot to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ford.
Asikainen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ford fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Asikainen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Asikainen looks winded!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ford fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Asikainen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ford dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Asikainen walks into a left hand.
Asikainen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Asikainen is looking to land body kicks.
Asikainen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#KD#
Ford lands a big head kick that sends Asikainen tumbling to the mat! Ford takes a step backwards and waves Asikainen back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Asikainen is rocked!#T2#
Asikainen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ford. Ford obviously looking to wear him down.
Asikainen is still on wobbly legs! Can Ford finish him?
Ford is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ford steps in with a hook that catches Asikainen right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Ford follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Asikainen looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chevy Ford!
Chevy Ford very nearly forgot to thank Sun-Tzu amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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