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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Highland Games 220
Date: Nov 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Hurmaaja gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hurmaaja takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#
It looks like Massa Hurmaaja has been cut.
The Kid keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD2#
Hurmaaja shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches The Kid napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The Kid is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The Kid is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Hurmaaja is controlling him well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Kid dodges the ground and pound from Hurmaaja.
The Kid is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Hurmaaja has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Hurmaaja is looking to take a break and control but The Kid is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hurmaaja throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The Kid is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Rusterman's, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T1#
Hurmaaja creates some space and throws a big elbow, but The Kid sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Hurmaaja trying to control the action but The Kid is working from the bottom.
The Kid is trying to buck Hurmaaja off.
Hurmaaja trying to control the position but The Kid is working away.
The Kid managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Hurmaaja.
Hurmaaja working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hurmaaja fails to land a wild elbow strike.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Hurmaaja swings around for an armbar but The Kid sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Hurmaaja's guard.
Hurmaaja seems keen to control The Kid's posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hurmaaja is on top in guard.
#REVB#
The Kid wants to get back to his feet but Hurmaaja is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hurmaaja postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hurmaaja trying to control the position from guard on top but The Kid is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Kid knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hurmaaja on the ground.
Hurmaaja postures up.
#T3#
Hurmaaja makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hurmaaja with a nice head shot there.
Hurmaaja stops The Kid from standing up.
Hurmaaja is looking to work some ground and pound but The Kid has wrist control.
The Kid keeping moving, preventing Hurmaaja from controlling successfully.
Hurmaaja showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hurmaaja tries to free his leg and advance position but The Kid is retaining full guard.
The Kid is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hurmaaja trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The Kid on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if The Kid tries to get out of the position.
Hurmaaja throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hurmaaja stands up over The Kid, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hurmaaja throwing strikes but missing.
Hurmaaja scoring with some ground and pound.
Hurmaaja is looking to pass into half guard but The Kid pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now The Kid is in guard.#REVR#
Hurmaaja wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
The Kid avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hurmaaja manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. The Kid manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Massa Hurmaaja dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Massa Hurmaaja's cut.
That's time! The Kid's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Hurmaaja misses with a takedown
and The Kid counters with a straight right hand.
Hurmaaja will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The Kid was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hurmaaja shoots in but The Kid avoids the takedown attempt easily.
It looked like The Kid wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bill The Kid has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Massa Hurmaaja.
Hurmaaja shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts The Kid as he jumps to the side.
Hurmaaja misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The Kid throwing a counter right hand but Hurmaaja manages to avoid it.
Hurmaaja has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hurmaaja swings widly with a right hand
and The Kid counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hurmaaja tries for a takedown but The Kid circles away easily
and The Kid counters with a left to the body.
The Kid stuffs the takedown attempt from Hurmaaja. Hurmaaja gets slowly back to his feet.
A counter left hand to the body from The Kid misses its target.#T1#
Hurmaaja shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says The Kid as he avoids it easily.
It looked like The Kid wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hurmaaja gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and The Kid counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The Kid shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hurmaaja misses with a takedown attempt
and The Kid counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hurmaaja dives in and grabs The Kid's left leg, looking for a takedown. The Kid pushes down on Hurmaaja's head and hops out.
The Kid swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hurmaaja shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts The Kid as he jumps to the side.
The Kid appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hurmaaja is breathing heavily.
The Kid stuffs the takedown attempt from Hurmaaja. Hurmaaja gets slowly back to his feet.
The Kid swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hurmaaja shoots in looking for a takedown. The Kid tries to sprawl out of it but Hurmaaja keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. The Kid manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The Kid swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
Hurmaaja misses with a takedown
and The Kid counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bill The Kid is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hurmaaja misses with a takedown
and The Kid counters with a right hand to the body.
Hurmaaja has his takedown stuffed
and The Kid cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Massa Hurmaaja seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Kid ducks under a wild hook from Hurmaaja.
Bill The Kid is winning the standup battle so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hurmaaja misses with a takedown
enabling The Kid to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#
That has opened up Massa Hurmaaja's cut even more.
Hurmaaja tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but The Kid defends well and Hurmaaja ends up having to push The Kid into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
As Hurmaaja looks to move away, The Kid throws a big counter combo but Hurmaaja just gets out of the way.
Hurmaaja fails with the takedown
and The Kid counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Hurmaaja dives in and grabs The Kid's left leg, looking for a takedown. The Kid pushes down on Hurmaaja's head and hops out.
It looked like The Kid wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hurmaaja misses with a takedown attempt
and The Kid counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hurmaaja shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and The Kid counters with a big right hand! Oh Hurmaaja is in trouble here! The Kid follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bill The Kid!
Bill The Kid decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Highland Games 216
Date: Oct 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Jefferies swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Massa Hurmaaja seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hurmaaja shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jefferies sprawls well. Jefferies wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hurmaaja gets slowly back to his feet.
Hurmaaja throws a lazy right hand but Jefferies sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've been hearing reports that Jefferies has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Hurmaaja looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jefferies misses with a low kick.
Jefferies defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hurmaaja.
Jim Jefferies has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Massa Hurmaaja.
Hurmaaja goes for a double leg but Jefferies avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jefferies continues to drive forward.
Hurmaaja tries for a takedown but Jefferies sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL#
Jefferies clinches.
Hurmaaja is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hurmaaja is working for takedown but Jefferies is calmly controlling the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jefferies lands an elbow that stopped Hurmaaja in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#
It looks like Massa Hurmaaja has been cut.
Hurmaaja tries to score a body lock takedown but Jefferies shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jefferies is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Jefferies lands an elbow that stopped Hurmaaja in his tracks for a moment.
Jefferies throws an elbow but it misses.
Jefferies throws an elbow but it misses.
Hurmaaja is trying to drag Jefferies to the mat but Jefferies just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Jefferies tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hurmaaja avoids it.#T1#
Jefferies comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jefferies throws an elbow but misses.
Still in the clinch, Jefferies scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hurmaaja tries for a takedown but Jefferies manages to get underhooks.
Hurmaaja is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jefferies gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jefferies taking a breather.
Jefferies throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jefferies misses with an elbow strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jefferies.
Jefferies looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hurmaaja blocks an elbow strike from Jefferies.
Jefferies unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Jefferies pushes off an throws an elbow but Hurmaaja leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jefferies throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jefferies lands an elbow inside.
Jefferies creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A short right from Jefferies.
Jefferies gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#
That has opened up Massa Hurmaaja's cut even more.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jefferies throws an elbow but it misses.
Jefferies lands a damaging elbow.
Jefferies leaning his opponent against the cage.
Hurmaaja is looking to take this one to the mat.
Jefferies lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hurmaaja avoids a wild elbow strike from Jefferies.#TD#
Jefferies has Hurmaaja pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Jefferies pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Hurmaaja tumbling to the mat - Jefferies dives into Hurmaaja's guard.
Hurmaaja looking to control.
Hurmaaja avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hurmaaja keeping moving, preventing Jefferies from controlling successfully.
Jefferies knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hurmaaja on the ground.#SUB2#
Hurmaaja is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jefferies wants to control from the top but Hurmaaja keeps moving. #T3#
Hurmaaja looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jefferies will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jefferies engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Jefferies tries to free his leg and advance position but Hurmaaja is retaining full guard.
Jefferies wants to control from the top but Hurmaaja keeps moving.
Hurmaaja is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Hurmaaja working Jefferies over with strikes.
Jefferies wants to improve his position but Hurmaaja is controlling well.
Jefferies trying to control from the bottom.
#T4#
Hurmaaja uses his free foot to push down on Jefferies's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Jefferies.
Jefferies can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Hurmaaja goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Jefferies is on top in guard.
Hurmaaja is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jefferies is looking to pass into half guard but Hurmaaja pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Hurmaaja is in guard.#REVB#
Hurmaaja scoring with some ground and pound.
Jefferies trying to control the position.
Jefferies keeping moving, preventing Hurmaaja from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Jefferies dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Massa Hurmaaja's cut.
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#
Hurmaaja fails with a takedown attempt.
Hurmaaja misses with a takedown attempt - Jefferies sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hurmaaja takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jim Jefferies is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jefferies uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jefferies misses with a body shot.
No joy there for Jefferies, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hurmaaja blocks a low kick nicely.
Hurmaaja throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jefferies is looking to counter with a body kick.#TD2#
Hurmaaja closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Jefferies's guard.
Jefferies wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Hurmaaja manages to pass to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#REVR#
Jefferies is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Hurmaaja in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Jefferies tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Hurmaaja!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Massa Hurmaaja!
Massa Hurmaaja seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Highland Games 212
Date: Oct 06, 2016 |
#R1#
Hurmaaja throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Schopenhauer's waist but Schopenhauer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hurmaaja off to one side.
And Schopenhauer tries to counter it with a takedown but Hurmaaja pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Massa Hurmaaja seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hurmaaja misses with a hook.
Schopenhauer with the counter takedown but Hurmaaja avoids it easily.
Hurmaaja doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD2#
and Schopenhauer counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hurmaaja keeping full guard, as Schopenhauer tries to pass.
Hurmaaja looking to hit a scissor sweep but Schopenhauer is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Hurmaaja looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Schopenhauer passes into half guard.
Schopenhauer sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hurmaaja defending well though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schopenhauer sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hurmaaja defending well though.
Hurmaaja tries to roll over but Schopenhauer keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schopenhauer throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T1##SUB2#
Schopenhauer is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hurmaaja doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Schopenhauer.
Schopenhauer thows a huge punch but Hurmaaja dodges it nicely.
Hurmaaja is trying to control but can't.
Schopenhauer missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Schopenhauer looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hurmaaja tries to get to full guard but Schopenhauer has control of the leg.
Hurmaaja preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Schopenhauer is thwarting Hurmaaja's attempts to control the position.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hurmaaja gets full guard.
Schopenhauer slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Hurmaaja parries the strikes from Schopenhauer easily there. Schopenhauer is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Hurmaaja to escape.
Schopenhauer working the ground and pound but Hurmaaja is defending the strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hurmaaja is trying to control Schopenhauer's posture but Schopenhauer avoids it.
Hurmaaja is looking for a sweep.
Hurmaaja struggling a bit here.
Hurmaaja is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Schopenhauer is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Schopenhauer tries to advance to mount but can't.
Schopenhauer scoring with punches from side control. #T3#
Hurmaaja is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Schopenhauer's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Schopenhauer is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ground and pound from Schopenhauer. #SUB2#
Schopenhauer is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Schopenhauer wants to control but Hurmaaja is keeping him busy.
Hurmaaja wants to improve his position but Schopenhauer is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Schopenhauer has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Hurmaaja defend it? Schopenhauer steps over the head and cranks it - Hurmaaja is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Schopenhauer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Arthur Schopenhauer!
Arthur Schopenhauer is the new middleweight champion!
A relieved looking Arthur Schopenhauer thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Highland Games 204
Date: Sep 08, 2016 |
#R1#
Hurmaaja blocks a head kick by Benvenuti.
Benvenuti's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Benvenuti duly obliges. #CUT#
It looks like Massa Hurmaaja has been cut.
Hurmaaja shoots in looking for a takedown but Benvenuti manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hurmaaja's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nice defenses there by Benvenuti.
Hurmaaja dives in for a single leg takedown but Benvenuti sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hurmaaja dives in for a single leg takedown but Benvenuti sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Massimo Benvenuti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Massa Hurmaaja.
Hurmaaja has his takedown stuffed
and Benvenuti counters with a nice uppercut.
Hurmaaja has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Benvenuti stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Benvenuti wants it to stay on the feet.
Benvenuti slaps away a takedown attempt from Hurmaaja, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Benvenuti looks to score with a jab to the body but Hurmaaja is just out of range.
Hurmaaja throws out a loose jab but Benvenuti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Benvenuti darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #KD#
Benvenuti lands a big head kick that sends Hurmaaja tumbling to the mat! Benvenuti takes a step backwards and waves Hurmaaja back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Hurmaaja is rocked!#CUT#
That has opened up Massa Hurmaaja's cut even more.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hurmaaja fails with the takedown
and Benvenuti counters with a big left hand that crumples Hurmaaja! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Massimo Benvenuti!
Massimo Benvenuti retains his middleweight title!
A very excited looking Massimo Benvenuti made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Highland Games 200
Date: Aug 14, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Thorvaldson tries to sprawl but Hurmaaja drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Hurmaaja seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hurmaaja throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Thorvaldson is looking for a sweep. Hurmaaja is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hurmaaja is looking to take a break and control but Thorvaldson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Thorvaldson tries to roll over but Hurmaaja keeps him under control.
Hurmaaja 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.
Hurmaaja controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hurmaaja seems to be working for a kimura but Thorvaldson defends the submission attempt.#T1#
Thorvaldson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hurmaaja wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thorvaldson keeps working.
Hurmaaja working Thorvaldson over with strikes.
Hurmaaja wants to control but Thorvaldson is keeping him busy.
Hurmaaja is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Thorvaldson is trying to keep Hurmaaja in close.
Thorvaldson is pulling down on Hurmaaja's head to control his posture.
Thorvaldson working a defensive guard here.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hurmaaja's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hurmaaja trying to control but Thorvaldson is working from the bottom.
Hurmaaja trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hurmaaja tries to free his leg and advance position but Thorvaldson is retaining full guard.
Hurmaaja throws an elbow that misses. Thorvaldson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hurmaaja's guard. Nice move by Thorvaldson!#REVB#
Hurmaaja trying to control the position.
Hurmaaja looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thorvaldson is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Hurmaaja is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Thorvaldson has his hands clasped together but Hurmaaja extends and breaks Thorvaldson's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Hurmaaja.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Massa Hurmaaja!
Massa Hurmaaja seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Highland Games 197
Date: Aug 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Hurmaaja darts in looking for a takedown but Korobeikin gets double underhooks and turns Hurmaaja into the cage.
Korobeikin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hurmaaja momentarily.
Decent striking displayed by Korobeikin there.
Korobeikin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Korobeikin moves out of range of the strikes.
Korobeikin throws a shot from downtown. Hurmaaja moves away and avoids it.
Korobeikin scores with a nice head shot.
Hurmaaja shoots in looking for a takedown. Korobeikin tries to sprawl out of it but Hurmaaja keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Korobeikin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Korobeikin changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Korobeikin's corner calls for a 1-2. Korobeikin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Korobeikin works Hurmaaja's body with a nice hook.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hurmaaja or perhaps it was just good defense by Korobeikin, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Massa Hurmaaja. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hurmaaja shoots in but Korobeikin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hurmaaja throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Korobeikin cracks Hurmaaja with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Korobeikin throws a jab but it's blocked by Hurmaaja. #T1#
Korobeikin throws a body shot but no joy. #TD2#
Korobeikin gets a takedown into half guard.
Hurmaaja wants to improve his position but Korobeikin is controlling well.
Korobeikin perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hurmaaja is looking for a sweep. Korobeikin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hurmaaja is staying active underneath Korobeikin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Korobeikin is controlling the pace.
#SUB2#
Korobeikin is looking for a kimura here.
#T2##SUB2#
Korobeikin is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hurmaaja wants to control but Korobeikin is keeping busy.
Hurmaaja preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Korobeikin is looking to take a break and control but Hurmaaja is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3##SUB2#
Korobeikin is looking for a kimura but Hurmaaja is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Korobeikin to get the leverage.
Korobeikin trying to mount his opponent but Hurmaaja defends it. #SUB#
Hurmaaja looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Hurmaaja looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hurmaaja is trying to get back to full guard.
Korobeikin working the head and body with strikes.
Hurmaaja is staying active underneath Korobeikin, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hurmaaja trying to control but Korobeikin postures up.
Korobeikin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hurmaaja is trying to get back to full guard.
Hurmaaja wants to get back to full guard but Korobeikin has mounted him!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Korobeikin lands a big shot there that rocks Hurmaaja but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
#SUB2#
Korobeikin working for a guillotine from mount but Hurmaaja is in no mood to give up.
Hurmaaja wants to hold on but Korobeikin pushes him away.
Hurmaaja tries to reverse the position but Korobeikin maintains control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hurmaaja tries to improve his position but instead Korobeikin has taken his back!
Hurmaaja looking very determined here, making life difficult for Korobeikin.
Hurmaaja manages to reverse the position and now he's in Korobeikin's guard. Nice work there by Hurmaaja.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pyotr Korobeikin dominated that round.
That's time! Hurmaaja's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Hurmaaja will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hurmaaja on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hurmaaja misses with a takedown attempt - Korobeikin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hurmaaja shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Korobeikin sprawls well. Korobeikin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hurmaaja gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Massa Hurmaaja. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hurmaaja moves out of range of the strikes.
Korobeikin lands a jab to Hurmaaja's midsection.
Korobeikin digs a good body shot into Hurmaaja's ribs.
Hurmaaja fails with the takedown.
Hurmaaja shoots in for a double leg but Korobeikin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Korobeikin as Hurmaaja shoots in.
Hurmaaja ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Korobeikin misses with a hook.
Hurmaaja dives in and grabs Korobeikin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Korobeikin pushes down on Hurmaaja's head and hops out.
Hurmaaja shoots in looking for a takedown but Korobeikin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hurmaaja's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hurmaaja tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Korobeikin defends well and Hurmaaja ends up having to push Korobeikin into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD2#
Korobeikin closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hurmaaja to the mat! Hurmaaja manages to get full guard. #T1#
Korobeikin trying to control the position from guard on top but Hurmaaja is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Korobeikin is looking to pass into half guard but Hurmaaja pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Hurmaaja is in guard.#REVR#
Hurmaaja looking to sit in guard and control but Korobeikin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB2#
Korobeikin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Hurmaaja has his foot on Korobeikin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Korobeikin works his way back into a safe position though.
Hurmaaja seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Korobeikin slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hurmaaja looking to hit a scissor sweep but Korobeikin is one step ahead there. #T2#
Korobeikin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Pyotr Korobeikin has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Hurmaaja is looking for a triangle but Korobeikin pushes his legs off easily.
Hurmaaja keeping moving, preventing Korobeikin from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Hurmaaja looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hurmaaja wants to sweep here but Korobeikin controlling him for the moment.
Korobeikin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Korobeikin advances position into side control!#T3#
Korobeikin staying calm.
Hurmaaja looks to move to half guard but instead Korobeikin has passed into mount! Damn!
Korobeikin fails to advance to Hurmaaja's back.
Hurmaaja keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hurmaaja wants to hold on but Korobeikin pushes him away.
Hurmaaja keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Korobeikin with shots to the head and body - Hurmaaja looks very uncomfortable down there.
Hurmaaja is desperately trying to improve his position but Korobeikin has a good base and remains in mount.
Korobeikin lands a nice shot to the head.
Korobeikin trying to control but Hurmaaja is having none of it.
Hurmaaja tries to reverse the position but Korobeikin maintains control.
Korobeikin avoids the attempt from Hurmaaja to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Korobeikin content just to control the position here.
Hurmaaja bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pyotr Korobeikin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Hurmaaja's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Hurmaaja shoots in looking for a takedown. Korobeikin tries to sprawl out of it but Hurmaaja keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Korobeikin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Korobeikin throws a jab but it's blocked by Hurmaaja.
Hurmaaja shoots in looking for a takedown but Korobeikin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hurmaaja's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Korobeikin drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hurmaaja defends it well.
Korobeikin scores with a sloppy right hand. Hurmaaja should have avoided that one.
Hurmaaja tries to score a power double leg takedown but Korobeikin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hurmaaja somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Massa Hurmaaja. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Korobeikin just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Hurmaaja throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hurmaaja slips a jab from Korobeikin.
Hurmaaja half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Korobeikin looks to land a right hand but Hurmaaja moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hurmaaja takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Massa Hurmaaja seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hurmaaja pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Korobeikin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hurmaaja shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Korobeikin as he avoids it easily.
Korobeikin cracks Hurmaaja with a good jab.
Hurmaaja closes the distance and clinches up with Korobeikin, looking for a takedown. Hurmaaja pushes Korobeikin against the cage but Korobeikin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Korobeikin lunges at Hurmaaja with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hurmaaja's hand. #T1#
Korobeikin throws a shot to the body.
Hurmaaja closes the distance and clinches up with Korobeikin, looking for a takedown. Hurmaaja pushes Korobeikin against the cage but Korobeikin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And Korobeikin tries to counter it with a takedown but Hurmaaja pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hurmaaja walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hurmaaja misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Korobeikin connects with a crisp jab.
Korobeikin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Korobeikin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hurmaaja tries to counter with a takedown but Korobeikin is quick to defend against it.
Hurmaaja's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Korobeikin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hurmaaja scrambles back to his feet.
Hurmaaja fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hurmaaja staying out of range there.
Hurmaaja tries to score a power double leg takedown but Korobeikin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hurmaaja somewhat.
Korobeikin slaps away a takedown attempt from Hurmaaja, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Good shot there by Korobeikin.#T2#
Hurmaaja closes the distance and clinches up with Korobeikin, looking for a takedown. Hurmaaja pushes Korobeikin against the cage but Korobeikin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD2#
Korobeikin scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Korobeikin scoring with punches and elbows.
Hurmaaja is trying to escape the position but Korobeikin is controlling the position.
Hurmaaja regains half guard.
Hurmaaja is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Korobeikin is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hurmaaja trying to hold on to Korobeikin's head to control him but Korobeikin postures up.
#T3##SUB#
Hurmaaja is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Korobeikin pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Korobeikin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hurmaaja defends it well.
Hurmaaja trying to control from the bottom.
Korobeikin is taking a breather. Hurmaaja 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.
Hurmaaja is looking to control Korobeikin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hurmaaja avoid being mounted?
Korobeikin is trying to control the action in half guard but Hurmaaja is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Korobeikin prevents Hurmaaja from improving his position.
Korobeikin lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Korobeikin looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hurmaaja with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hurmaaja is staying active underneath Korobeikin, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Korobeikin is working for a submission of some sort.
Hurmaaja tries to roll over but Korobeikin keeps him under control.
Massa Hurmaaja has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hurmaaja has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Korobeikin is working away from the top position though.
Korobeikin is taking a breather. Hurmaaja 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.
Pyotr Korobeikin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Let's hope that Korobeikin has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pyotr Korobeikin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Korobeikin has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 26:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pyotr Korobeikin!
Pyotr Korobeikin gave a mention to Pitt Nutrition 160Q! 90% Laundry!!! in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
Highland Games 191
Date: Jul 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Hurmaaja uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Morrison.#TD#
Hurmaaja shoots in and bounces Morrison off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Morrison wants to stand up but Hurmaaja is controlling him.
Hurmaaja trying to control but Morrison is working from the bottom.
Morrison avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hurmaaja throws a big elbow that misses.
Hurmaaja throws an elbow that misses. Morrison uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hurmaaja's guard. Nice move by Morrison!#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrison tries to stand but Hurmaaja is controlling from the bottom.
Hurmaaja controlling Morrison's posture.
Morrison is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1##SUB#
Hurmaaja looking for a guillotine here but Morrison defends easily.
Hurmaaja wants to sweep but no luck.
Morrison engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Morrison stopping the sweep attempt from Hurmaaja.#SUB#
Morrison got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hurmaaja has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Morrison has managed to get both his arms back between Hurmaaja's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Hurmaaja has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Morrison can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2#
Morrison stopping the sweep attempt from Hurmaaja.#SUB#
Hurmaaja working for a triangle but Morrison defends it easily.
Hurmaaja keeping full guard, as Morrison tries to pass.
Morrison is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hurmaaja looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Hurmaaja is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Morrison is aware though and is defending well.
Morrison preventing the sweep.
Hurmaaja bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Morrison's guard. #REVR##T3#
Hurmaaja throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Morrison works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Morrison has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Morrison tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hurmaaja lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hurmaaja missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Morrison seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hurmaaja preventing the sweep.
Morrison keeping moving, preventing Hurmaaja from controlling successfully.
Hurmaaja preventing the sweep.
Hurmaaja postures up in Morrison's guard and throws a big left but Morrison blocks it. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hurmaaja trying to control the position from guard on top but Morrison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hurmaaja postures up and lands a big shot to Morrison's brow.
Hurmaaja postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hurmaaja is looking to work some ground and pound but Morrison has wrist control.
Hurmaaja postures up in Morrison's guard and throws a big left but Morrison blocks it.
Hurmaaja pushing down on Morrison's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hurmaaja slips a nice elbow through Morrison's hands, connecting with Morrison's forehead.
Hurmaaja scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hurmaaja seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hurmaaja stops Morrison from getting back to his feet.
Morrison wants to improve his position but Hurmaaja is controlling well.
Hurmaaja stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Massa Hurmaaja dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Hurmaaja shoots in and drives through. Morrison sprawls well.
Hurmaaja changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Morrison tries to avoid it but Hurmaaja manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Morrison to the ground. Morrison escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The fighters circling - Morrison throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hurmaaja appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD#
Hurmaaja manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Morrison on his heels. He'll look to pass Morrison's guard now, I'm sure.
Morrison is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Morrison keeping moving, preventing Hurmaaja from controlling successfully.
Hurmaaja seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Hurmaaja won't allow Morrison to sweep him here.
Hurmaaja is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Morrison can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hurmaaja throwing strikes from guard but Morrison blocks nicely.
Massa Hurmaaja overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hurmaaja throwing strikes from guard but Morrison blocks nicely. #T1#
Hurmaaja is fighting to break Morrison's control of his arms but Morrison is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hurmaaja is looking to work some ground and pound but Morrison has wrist control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hurmaaja's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Morrison looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hurmaaja trying to control the position from guard on top but Morrison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hurmaaja slips nicely into half guard.
Morrison really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hurmaaja. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hurmaaja missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hurmaaja is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T2#
Morrison is refusing to be controlled, as Hurmaaja sits in half guard.
Hurmaaja 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.
Hurmaaja is looking to advance position but Morrison won't allow it.
Hurmaaja is trying to control the action in half guard but Morrison is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hurmaaja throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hurmaaja sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Morrison wants to improve his position but Hurmaaja is controlling well.
Hurmaaja is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T3##SUB#
Hurmaaja 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.
Morrison blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hurmaaja.
Hurmaaja is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Morrison wants to control but Hurmaaja is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Morrison tries to get to full guard but Hurmaaja has control of the leg. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Morrison is still trying to improve position.
Hurmaaja tries to pass the half guard into mount. Morrison knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Morrison trying to control here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Morrison is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hurmaaja lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB#
Hurmaaja is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hurmaaja working over Morrison with some ground and pound. Morrison looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Morrison keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Massa Hurmaaja dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Morrison throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hurmaaja.
Hurmaaja uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Morrison.
Hurmaaja shoots for a takedown but Morrison saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Morrison ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Morrison.
Morrison stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Morrison wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Massa Hurmaaja. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hurmaaja shoots in for a takedown but Morrison shows good takedown defense.
Hurmaaja keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hurmaaja with a poor takedown
and Morrison cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#
It looks like Massa Hurmaaja has been cut.
Hurmaaja ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrison scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hurmaaja shoots in and drives through. Morrison sprawls well.
It seemed like Morrison was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Morrison moves out of range as Hurmaaja strikes.
A jab from Morrison does it's job there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Hurmaaja drives through with a takedown into Morrison's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Morrison managing to control the position. #T1#
Hurmaaja throws a big right hand that misses.
Hurmaaja with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hurmaaja postures up in Morrison's guard and throws a big left but Morrison blocks it.
Hurmaaja is fighting to break Morrison's control of his arms but Morrison is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hurmaaja with a nice head shot there.
Morrison 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.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hurmaaja missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Morrison keeping moving, preventing Hurmaaja from controlling successfully.
Hurmaaja stopping the sweep attempt from Morrison.
Hurmaaja is working Morrison over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hurmaaja is looking to work some ground and pound but Morrison has wrist control.
Morrison wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Hurmaaja is now in half guard.
Ground and pound from Hurmaaja.
Hurmaaja trying to mount his opponent but Morrison defends it.
Hurmaaja throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T3#
Hurmaaja is looking to take a break and control but Morrison is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Hurmaaja is working for a kimura but Morrison is defending it quite comfortably.
Morrison trying to control but Hurmaaja postures up.
Hurmaaja not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Morrison is staying active underneath Hurmaaja, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Grant Morrison has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hurmaaja drops an elbow to the side of Morrison's head.
Morrison is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Hurmaaja jumps into side control!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Morrison can do anything to dispel that myth.#T4#
Morrison regains half guard there - taking advantage of Hurmaaja's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Morrison is looking for a sweep. Hurmaaja is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ground and pound from Hurmaaja.
Morrison has hold of Hurmaaja's hands but Hurmaaja slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#ROC#
Morrison is rocked!
Morrison is holding on to half guard well.
Massa Hurmaaja is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Morrison is still in real trouble! Can Hurmaaja finish him?
Hurmaaja landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hurmaaja not doing much here.
Hurmaaja lands a big elbow - Morrison is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Hurmaaja!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Massa Hurmaaja!
Massa Hurmaaja decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Highland Games 186
Date: Jun 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Hurmaaja has a takedown stuffed.
Hurmaaja darts in looking for a takedown but Sevket gets double underhooks and turns Hurmaaja into the cage.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hurmaaja is defended easily by Sevket.
Sevket appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Massa Hurmaaja. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good exchange - Sevket coming out on top.#CUT2#
It looks like Massa Hurmaaja has been cut.
Hurmaaja darts in looking for a takedown but Sevket gets double underhooks and turns Hurmaaja into the cage.
Hurmaaja has a takedown stuffed.
Hurmaaja shoots in for a takedown but Sevket shows good takedown defense.
Hurmaaja seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hurmaaja closes the distance and clinches up with Sevket, looking for a takedown. Hurmaaja pushes Sevket against the cage but Sevket circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
As Hurmaaja backs off Sevket throws a huge counter combo but Hurmaaja manages to avoid it all.
Hurmaaja with a poor takedown
and Sevket counters with a straight right hand.
Sevket looks to score with a jab to the body but Hurmaaja is just out of range.
Sevket has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Hurmaaja fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nice shot by Sevket.
Hurmaaja darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Arnavut Sevket is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Sevket swings for the body but Hurmaaja moves out of range.
Sevket tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hurmaaja was well out of range. Poor timing from Sevket.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hurmaaja.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hurmaaja is defended easily by Sevket.
Sevket jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hurmaaja doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sevket counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sevket keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sevket looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sevket uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hurmaaja.
Hurmaaja has his takedown stuffed
and Sevket counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hurmaaja dives in and grabs Sevket's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sevket pushes down on Hurmaaja's head and hops out.
Hurmaaja misses with a right hand
and Sevket makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T2#
Sevket ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hurmaaja moves away.
Hurmaaja shoots in looking for a takedown. Sevket tries to sprawl out of it but Hurmaaja keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sevket manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sevket bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sevket connects with a body shot.
Hurmaaja shoots in for a double leg but Sevket sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A little jabbing left from Sevket on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sevket throws a body punch but Hurmaaja moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hurmaaja slips under a jab.
Hurmaaja avoids the body shot from Sevket.
Hurmaaja moves forwards but Sevket connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sevket throws a body punch but Hurmaaja moves out of range.
Hurmaaja half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sevket waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hurmaaja.
Hurmaaja attempts a counter takedown but Sevket avoids it well and moves away.
Hurmaaja looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sevket scores with the left hand. Hurmaaja knows he should have avoided that one. #T3#
Sevket looks to land a left hand but Hurmaaja moved out of range nicely.
Hurmaaja shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hurmaaja tries for a takedown but Sevket sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hurmaaja shoots in for a takedown but Sevket shows good takedown defense.
Sevket thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hurmaaja doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sevket counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hurmaaja shoots in for a double leg but Sevket sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hurmaaja takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#CUT2#
Massa Hurmaaja's cut is getting worse.
Hurmaaja fails with the takedown.
Sevket stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sevket wants it to stay on the feet.
Sevket throws the left hand but Hurmaaja avoids the punch easily.
Hurmaaja shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sevket as he jumps to the side.
Sevket lands with a cross. #T4#
Sevket lands an overhand right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hurmaaja fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#KD2#
Sevket feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Hurmaaja sprawling to the canvas! Hurmaaja rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Sevket finish him?!
#ROC2#
Hurmaaja is rocked!#CUT2#
Massa Hurmaaja's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Sevket stuffs the takedown attempt from Hurmaaja. Hurmaaja gets slowly back to his feet.
Sevket just misses with a punch to the body.
Hurmaaja throws a jab but it's blocked by Sevket.
A nice side step and Sevket releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sevket waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hurmaaja.
Sevket misses the shot to the body.
Sevket looks to land a right hand but Hurmaaja moved out of range.#TD#
Hurmaaja drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Sevket is pulling down on Hurmaaja's head. It's preventing any offense from Hurmaaja, at least for the moment.
Hurmaaja postures up in Sevket's guard and throws a big left but Sevket blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arnavut Sevket dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Massa Hurmaaja's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
A jab from Sevket finds it's way through Hurmaaja's defenses.
Hurmaaja shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sevket as he avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sevket! But no joy.
Sevket stuffs the takedown attempt from Hurmaaja. Hurmaaja gets slowly back to his feet.
Sevket throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hurmaaja looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Massa Hurmaaja. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sevket throws a hook but Hurmaaja avoids it easily.
Hurmaaja half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hurmaaja shoots for a takedown but Sevket saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hurmaaja gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hurmaaja misses with a takedown attempt - Sevket sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sevket displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hurmaaja throws out the jab.
Sevket has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hurmaaja shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sevket as he avoids it easily.
Some wild striking there from Sevket.
Hurmaaja half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hurmaaja ducks under a wild hook from Sevket.
Hurmaaja looks for a takedown but Sevket sprawls well.#T1#
Sevket swinging wildly here.
Hurmaaja shoots and misses
and Sevket makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sevket ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hurmaaja looks for a takedown but Sevket sprawls well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sevket moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Sevket feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hurmaajas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hurmaaja misses with a takedown
and Sevket counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sevket slaps away a takedown attempt from Hurmaaja, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hurmaaja or perhaps it was just good defense by Sevket, which made it look bad.
Sevket swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2##KD2#
Oooooh!!! Sevket has knocked Hurmaaja down with a huge combo! Sevket steps away and waves a wobbly Hurmaaja back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Oh Hurmaaja is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#
Jeez, Massa Hurmaaja's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Massa Hurmaaja's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Arnavut Sevket!
Arnavut Sevket bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
Highland Games 180
Date: Jun 05, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Hurmaaja shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hurmaaja in particular looking to stall.
Hurmaaja thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Schopenhauer's head.
Schopenhauer wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hurmaaja looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Schopenhauer with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hurmaaja lands a nice short elbow.
Schopenhauer wants to get back to full guard.
Hurmaaja seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Schopenhauer does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hurmaaja takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Schopenhauer is in trouble now - Hurmaaja has advanced to mount!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Hurmaaja cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
#ROC#
Schopenhauer is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hurmaaja working Schopenhauer over with strikes here. #T1#
Schopenhauer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hurmaaja raining down hammerfists from mount.
Schopenhauer regains half guard.
Hurmaaja looks to land a strike but Schopenhauer avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Schopenhauer keeping moving, preventing Hurmaaja from controlling successfully.
Hurmaaja stands up over Schopenhauer, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Schopenhauer 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.
Hurmaaja connects with a couple of short punches.
Hurmaaja slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hurmaaja trying to control but Schopenhauer is working from the bottom. #T2#
Hurmaaja lands a couple of elbows.
Hurmaaja controls from within his opponent's guard.
Schopenhauer looking for a sweep. Not yet Schopenhauer, not yet.
Hurmaaja 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.
Schopenhauer looking to control.
Hurmaaja controls from within his opponent's guard.
Schopenhauer wants to sweep here but Hurmaaja controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Hurmaaja throwing strikes but missing.
Hurmaaja chips away with some ground and pound.
Hurmaaja lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Schopenhauer lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Schopenhauer stopping the sweep attempt from Hurmaaja.
Schopenhauer postures up in Hurmaaja's guard and throws a big left but Hurmaaja blocks it.
Schopenhauer sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hurmaaja's guard.
Schopenhauer throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Schopenhauer not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hurmaaja wants to get back to full guard.
Hurmaaja makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hurmaaja.#T4#
Hurmaaja wants to sweep here but Schopenhauer controlling him for the moment.
Schopenhauer trying to control but Hurmaaja is working from the bottom.
Hurmaaja wants to sweep here but Schopenhauer controlling him for the moment.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Schopenhauer's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Schopenhauer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Schopenhauer lands a couple of digs.
Schopenhauer is fighting to break Hurmaaja's control of his arms but Hurmaaja is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Schopenhauer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hurmaaja keeping full guard, as Schopenhauer tries to pass.
Hurmaaja has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Schopenhauer has passed into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Massa Hurmaaja dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Schopenhauer ducks under a wild hook from Hurmaaja.#TD#
Hurmaaja scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Hurmaaja drops an elbow to the side of Schopenhauer's head.
Hurmaaja is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Schopenhauer has hold of Hurmaaja's hands but Hurmaaja slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hurmaaja passes the guard and advances to mount!
Schopenhauer keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Schopenhauer is still trying to improve position.
Hurmaaja is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Schopenhauer can do to turn this around?#T1#
Massa Hurmaaja overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hurmaaja trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Schopenhauer bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Hurmaaja manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Schopenhauer manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Hurmaaja is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hurmaaja stopping the sweep attempt from Schopenhauer.#T2#
Schopenhauer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hurmaaja with a nice head shot there.
Schopenhauer trying to control the position.
Hurmaaja trying to control but Schopenhauer is working from the bottom.
Schopenhauer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Schopenhauer wants to improve his position but instead Hurmaaja has moved into half guard.
Schopenhauer works his way to full guard. Good work.
Schopenhauer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Schopenhauer wants to sweep but no luck.
Hurmaaja postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Schopenhauer manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hurmaaja manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##T3#
Hurmaaja looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Schopenhauer passes Hurmaaja's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hurmaaja manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Schopenhauer throws a sloppy strike and Hurmaaja has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Schopenhauer is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Hurmaaja!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Massa Hurmaaja!
After winning the bout, Massa Hurmaaja thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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