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Event:
gc142
Date: Mar 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Saukko throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Drago connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#
It looks like Per Saukko has been cut.
Saukko slips under a jab from Drago.
Drago wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Saukko throws a leg kick
and Drago counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Saukko thinking.
Saukko throws a right and a left that Drago avoids nicely.
Saukko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Drago moves away.
Nice defenses there by Saukko.
Saukko will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Saukko throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Saukko misses the jab.
Saukko is looking to score with low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick lands there from Saukko.
Drago takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Drago dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saukko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Saukko moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Saukko throws a hook but Drago blocks it.
Drago was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Saukko slips under a jab.
Saukko takes a swing at Drago's ribcage but misses.
Drago blocks a low kick nicely.
Saukko misses with a body shot.
Saukko takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Drago lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Drago staying out of range there.
Saukko misses with a left hand
and Drago counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Drago swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A punch lands to the side of Drago 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Drago misses with an uppercut. Saukko saw that one coming.
Saukko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Saukko avoids the body shot from Drago.
Saukko slips a jab and a cross from Drago.
#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A good leg kick by Saukko.
Drago tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Saukko scores with a leg kick.
A right-left combo lands from Drago.
A jab from Drago misses.
It seemed like Saukko was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Saukko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Drago appears to be looking for a big counter.
A low kick from Saukko is predictable there
letting Drago counter with a right hand.
Drago getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#ROC#
Saukko is rocked!
Saukko walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Drago! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ivan Drago!
As Ivan Drago got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: "I fight to win!" "For me!" "For me!"'.
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Event:
gc136
Date: Feb 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Chimaera tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Saukko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Saukko misses with a body punch
and Chimaera counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Saukko tries a head kick but it misses.
Chimaera buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Saukko throws a lazy uppercut
and Chimaera counters with a nice low kick that buckles Saukko's knee momentarily.
Chimaera misses with a wild body shot.
Saukko tries a head kick but it misses.
No joy there for Saukko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A swing and a miss from Saukko.
As Saukko backs off Chimaera throws a huge counter combo but Saukko manages to avoid it all.
Chimaera throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chimaera is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Chimaera tries to clinch there but Saukko circles away.
Per Saukko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chimaera moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT2#
It looks like Per Saukko has been cut.
Saukko swings for the body but Chimaera moves out of range.
Saukko connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chimaera keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Saukko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Saukko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Saukko swats away the attempt to clinch by Chimaera.
Saukko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chimaera scores with a head kick. Saukko tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Left hook, right uppercut from Chimaera.
Saukko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Chimaera moves into the clinch.
Chimaera misses with a knee strike.
Chimaera tries a knee to the head but Saukko blocks it.
Chimaera blocking some punches.
Saukko taking a breather.
Chimaera can't find room to land a body shot as Saukko controls the action.
With the fighters up against the cage, Saukko throws an elbow but misses.
Chimaera blocks a body shot from Saukko. #BC#
Saukko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Chimaera closes the distance and pushes Saukko back into the cage.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saukko lands an elbow just above Chimaera 's eye. #CUT#
It looks like The Chimaera has been cut.
Chimaera lands with a left to the head.
Saukko's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Chimaera with a knee to the head.
Saukko lands an uppercut.
Saukko tries to throw a body punch but Chimaera avoids it by throwing Saukko back against the cage.
Saukko misses with an elbow strike.
Chimaera using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Saukko has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Saukko is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A short left from Chimaera.
Saukko leaning against his opponent.
Chimaera blocks an elbow strike.
Chimaera has a couple of punches blocked by Saukko.
Chimaera lands a body punch.
Chimaera takes an elbow to the temple.
Chimaera lands a left hand.
Saukko pushes Chimaera back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Chimaera misses with a body punch.
Chimaera lands a left hand that snaps the head of Saukko backwards. #T3#
Saukko tries to throw a body punch but Chimaera avoids it by throwing Saukko back against the cage.
Saukko misses with an elbow over the top.#BC#
Saukko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Saukko throws a leg kick that misses.
Chimaera throws a counter combo.
Saukko pivots, looking for a leg kick but Chimaera is out of range and Saukko settles back down.
Chimaera throws a body kick that misses.
Chimaera pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chimaera connects with a single shot there.
Saukko loads up on a big right hand but Chimaera slips the punch.
Chimaera unleashes a big counter combination but Saukko bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL2#
Chimaera gets a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chimaera.
Saukko blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Chimaera throws a punch but it's blocked by Saukko.
Saukko takes a shot to the head. #ROC2#
Saukko is rocked!
Chimaera unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Saukko! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Chimaera is unloading with more strikes now! Saukko drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). The Chimaera!
An out of breath and clearly excited The Chimaera thanked AnonymouS for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
gc126
Date: Dec 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Saukko with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Basaev lands with a nice body punch.
Saukko fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Basaev has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The fighters circling - Saukko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Per Saukko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saukko misses with a two punch combination.
Saukko connects with the punch.#CUT2#
It looks like Reed Basaev has been cut.
Saukko avoids a punch combination nicely.
It seemed like Saukko was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Saukko lands a body shot.
Basaev slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Saukko finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Saukko throws a right hand that misses
and Basaev counters with a straight right hand.
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!
Saukko misses the shot to the body.
Basaev ducks under a wild hook from Saukko.
A leg kick checked by Basaev.
Basaev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saukko manages to avoid it.
Basaev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Saukko.
Nice cross by Basaev.
Basaev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T1#
Saukko takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Saukko fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Saukko misses with a low kick.
Saukko tries to move into range but Basaev moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Saukko thows a left - swing and a miss!
A leg kick checked by Basaev.
Basaev checks a low kick from Saukko.
Saukko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Basaev.
Saukko throws a leg kick
and Basaev counters with a stiff right hand.
We've been told by Basaev's head coaches at Ryōzanpaku Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Saukko throws a low kick but Basaev moves out of range easily.
Basaev scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Basaev checks a low kick from Saukko.
Saukko misses with a low kick.
Saukko needs to keep his hands up - Basaev had a free shot at his head there.#CUT#
It looks like Per Saukko has been cut.
Basaev blocks a leg kick.
Saukko throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Basaev is looking to counter with head kicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Basaev throws a jab but it's blocked by Saukko. #T2#
Nice shot by Basaev.
Saukko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Basaev.
It looked like Basaev was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Saukko.
A leg kick checked by Basaev.
Saukko tried to score with a low kick but Basaev checks it.
Basaev misses with a head kick.
Basaev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saukko was well out of range. Poor timing from Basaev.
Basaev on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Saukko. Saukko obviously looking to wear him down.
Basaev ducks under a wild hook from Saukko.
Saukko throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Saukko throws out a leg kick but Basaev moves out of range and Saukko only half commits.
Saukko takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Basaev lands with a right hand.
Saukko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Basaev checks a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saukko. Basaev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Saukko misses with a looping right.
An attempted straight right counter from Basaev misses the target.
Saukko connects with a leg kick. Basaev looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Basaev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saukko moves away.
Saukko is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Basaev with a body shot.#T3#
Basaev fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Saukko misses with a hook.
Basaev misses with an uppercut.
Saukko tries to score with a low kick but Basaev moves his leg out of the way.
Saukko misses with a straight right.
Basaev misses with a looping right.
Saukko throws a low kick but Basaev moves out of range easily.
Saukko lands with a thumping leg kick.
Basaev throws a lazy right hand but Saukko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Saukko let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Saukko lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Basaev has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Basaev and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Saukko takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Saukko throws a chopping leg kick but Basaev manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Saukko loads up on a big right hand but Basaev slips the punch.
Basaev ducks under a wild hook from Saukko.
No joy there for Basaev, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Basaev thuds his shin into the meat of Saukko's side.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saukko throws a jab when Basaev was well out of range.#T4#
Saukko scores with a nice strike.
Saukko misses with an uppercut. Basaev saw that one coming.
A nice leg kick lands there from Basaev.
Left hook, right uppercut from Basaev. #ROC#
Saukko is rocked!
Basaev scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Saukko doesn't seem bothered though.
Basaev fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Saukko to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Saukko looks to clinch but Basaev throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Saukko taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Reed Basaev!
Our winner, Reed Basaev, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
gc123
Date: Nov 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Saukko misses with a few strikes there.
Powell takes a swing at Saukko's ribcage but misses.
Powell slips a straight right by Saukko.
Sloppy strikes from Saukko. Those never looked like landing.
Powell digs a good body shot into Saukko's ribs.
Powell cracks Saukko with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CUT#
It looks like Per Saukko has been cut.
Powell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saukko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Saukko tries a head kick but it misses.
Powell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Saukko moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Saukko drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Powell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Saukko is looking to score with low kicks.
Saukko motions for Powell to come forward. Saukko throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #KD#
Powell bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Saukko! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Powell loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Saukko seems keen to control Powell's posture.#T1#
Saukko wants to sweep but no luck.
Powell throwing strikes from guard but Saukko blocks nicely.
Powell with a nice head shot there.
Powell with a nice head shot there.
Powell postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Saukko looking to control.
Powell connects with a couple of short punches.
Powell keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Saukko's head.
Saukko avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Powell lands a couple of digs.#T2#
Powell tries to free his leg and advance position but Saukko is retaining full guard.
Powell throwing strikes from guard but Saukko blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saukko is trying to control the position but Powell postures up.
Powell missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Powell accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Powell postures up in Saukko's guard and throws a big left but Saukko blocks it.
Powell lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Saukko wants to get back to his feet but Powell is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Powell wants to control from the top but Saukko keeps moving.
Powell makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T3#
Saukko tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Saukko lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Saukko's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Let's hope that Saukko 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.
Powell wants to stand up but Saukko is controlling him. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Saukko looking to sit in guard and control but Powell gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Powell landing with the ground and pound.
Powell in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Saukko is pulling down on Powell's head to control his posture.
Powell postures up in Saukko's guard and throws a big left but Saukko blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimi Powell dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Per Saukko's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Saukko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A swing and a miss from Powell.
Powell tries to clinch up.
Saukko lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Powell blocks a jab.
Powell fails with an attempt to clinch.
Saukko is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#TD#
Powell manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Saukko on his heels. He'll look to pass Saukko's guard now, I'm sure.
Saukko preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Powell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Saukko can do to turn this around?
Powell cracks Saukko with a solid left hand.
Powell lands a couple of digs.
Saukko avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Powell distracts Saukko with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
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!
Powell distracts Saukko with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Powell prevents Saukko from getting back to his feet. #T1#
Powell throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Saukko works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Saukko trying to control the position.
Powell throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Saukko works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Our spies down at at English Top Team - THE Hybrid Gym (11 ELITE ) inform us that Saukko has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Saukko has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Powell with a nice head shot there.
Powell lands a couple of digs.
Powell chips away with some ground and pound.
Saukko avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Saukko wants to stand up but Powell is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Powell throws a big right hand that misses.
Saukko utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Saukko trying to control the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Powell is looking to work some ground and pound but Saukko has wrist control.
Powell stands up over Saukko, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Saukko manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Powell manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Powell might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Saukko stops Powell from standing up. #T3#
Saukko is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Saukko tries to free his leg and advance position but Powell is retaining full guard. #ES#
Powell is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Saukko presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #BC2#
Saukko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Powell walks into a stiff left hand from Saukko.#TD#
Powell shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Saukko manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Powell throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Saukko works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Powell in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Powell postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T4#
Powell is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Powell trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Powell missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Powell content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Powell chips away with some ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saukko utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Saukko is adopting a defensive guard.
Powell in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Powell throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Saukko works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Powell with a nice head shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimi Powell dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Per Saukko's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Saukko lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Powell at a distance.
Powell paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Powell jabs at Saukko's body.
Powell lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Saukko falls backwards - clearly groggy! Powell dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimi Powell!
Jimi Powell decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
gc120
Date: Oct 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Gainsborough checks a leg kick.
Gainsborough tries to counter by clinching up but Saukko breaks away and moves out of range.
Gainsborough tries for a takedown but Saukko sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gainsborough scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Saukko jabs Gainsborough right on the nose. Gainsborough blinks but takes it well.
Some bone on bone action there as Gainsborough checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Some bone on bone action there as Gainsborough checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Gainsborough has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad MMA Las Vegas in the buildup to the fight.
Gainsborough just misses with a punch to the body.
Saukko looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gainsborough fails with a takedown attempt.
Saukko swings for the body but Gainsborough moves out of range.
Saukko throws a low kick, looking for Gainsborough's leg but Gainsborough calmly moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Saukko.
Saukko tries to bum rush Gainsborough with a series of wild strikes but Gainsborough uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saukko. Gainsborough does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gainsborough tries to counter with a takedown but Saukko is quick to defend against it.
Gainsborough misses with a takedown attempt
and Saukko counters with a series of strikes. Gainsborough will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adelbert Gainsborough. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saukko circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gainsborough throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saukko with a nice cross.
Saukko throws a jab when Gainsborough was well out of range.#T1#
Gainsborough moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Saukko changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Saukko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gainsborough.
Per Saukko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gainsborough avoids the body shot from Saukko.
Gainsborough tries to clinch but Saukko moves out of range.
Gainsborough throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A low kick from Saukko misses
and Gainsborough counters with a three punch combo that has Saukko backing up. Saukko nods at Gainsborough to acknowledge the strikes.#KD2#
Saukko drops Gainsborough with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Gainsborough looks back up at him and smiles so Saukko waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saukko misses with a wild body shot.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Gainsborough!
Gainsborough tries a head kick but it misses.
Gainsborough is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#ROC2#
Gainsborough is rocked!
Saukko knocks out Gainsborough with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Saukko before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Saukko picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Per Saukko!
A very excited looking Per Saukko 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.
The defeated Adelbert Gainsborough had this to say: 'ok,thank'.
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Event:
gc112
Date: Aug 27, 2016 |
#R1#
Radebe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Saukko wants to land a leg kick but Radebe is out of range.
Saukko takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Radebe defending well as Saukko loads up on a big left hand.
Radebe just misses with a punch to the body.
Saukko throws a sloppy head kick and Radebe moves out of range easily.
Radebe slips a jab from Saukko.
Saukko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Radebe.
Saukko swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Radebe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Radebe 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.
Radebe tried to score with a low kick but Saukko checks it.
Saukko appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Radebe takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saukko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Radebe throws a sloppy head kick and Saukko moves out of range easily.
Saukko is looking to chop away at Radebe's legs.
Radebe checks a leg kick nicely.
Saukko will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
#T1#
Saukko jabs Radebe to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Saukko throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Saukko.
Radebe ducks under a wild hook from Saukko.
Saukko throws a leg kick
and Radebe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Saukko missing with a left hand there. Radebe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Saukko scores with a crisp jab that stopped Radebe in his tracks.
Per Saukko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Radebe cracks Saukko with an open hand slap.
Saukko takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
An inside leg kick lands from Saukko.
Saukko throws a leg kick but Radebe sees it coming and moves out of range.
It seemed like Radebe was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Saukko scores with a nice right hand.
#CUT#
It looks like Kieron Radebe has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saukko takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Saukko throws a leg kick but Radebe sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Saukko tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T2#
Radebe defending well as Saukko loads up on a big left hand.
Radebe throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Radebe swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Saukko.
Saukko looks to land a left hand but Radebe moved out of range nicely.
Radebe throws a head kick that half lands.
Saukko bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Radebe's head backwards.
Radebe slips under a jab.
Saukko on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Saukko walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Saukko comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Saukko throws an off balance right hand
and Radebe counters with a low kick, right behind Saukko 's knee.
Radebe throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#KD2#
Radebe drops Saukko with a beautiful combination! Saukko stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Radebe is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
Saukko is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Per Saukko has been cut.
Saukko throws a front kick aimed at Radebe's knee but Radebe avoids it well.
As Saukko backs off Radebe throws a huge counter combo but Saukko manages to avoid it all.
Oh Saukko is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Saukko fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Saukko misses with an uppercut. Radebe saw that one coming.
Saukko misses with a hook
and Radebe counters with a big right hand! Oh Saukko is in trouble here! Radebe follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kieron Radebe!
During a confident post fight interview, Kieron Radebe thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
gc108
Date: Jul 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Toole swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Saukko.
Toole throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Saukko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Saukko throws a leg kick but Toole moved away.
Toole drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Saukko defends it well.
Saukko scores with a leg kick.
Saukko stuffs the takedown.#CL#
Saukko clinches up with Toole and pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Saukko.
Saukko lands a nice elbow. #CUT#
It looks like Ottis Toole has been cut.
Toole lands a hook that snaps the head of Saukko backwards.
Toole tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Saukko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Saukko swings wildly with an uppercut but Toole uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saukko lands a body shot in the clinch.
Saukko is looking to control Toole's arms but Toole gets an underhook and turns him. Now Saukko has his back to the cage.
Toole lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Saukko stalls.
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!
Saukko lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T1#
Saukko lands with a light punch inside.
Saukko is leaning against Toole and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Saukko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Toole tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Saukko stalling in the clinch but Toole improves position.
Saukko stalling.
A right hook to the body lands for Toole.
Saukko throws an elbow but it misses.
Toole throws a punch but it's blocked by Saukko.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Toole as Saukko tries to tie him up. #TD2#
Toole gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Saukko regains guard.
Toole is in close to Saukko's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Toole won't allow Saukko to get back to his feet.
Toole in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Toole content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Toole trying to control the position from guard on top but Saukko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Toole has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
Saukko wants to sweep but no luck.
Saukko keeping full guard, as Toole tries to pass.
Toole throwing strikes from guard but Saukko blocks nicely.
Toole trying to control but Saukko is working from the bottom.
Toole throws a strike but Saukko rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saukko wants to control from the top but Toole keeps moving.
Toole 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.#T3##SUB2#
Toole working for a triangle but Saukko defends it easily.
Toole looking for a sweep. Not yet Toole, not yet.
Toole is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Toole tries to strike from the bottom.
Toole managing to control the position.
Saukko trying to control the position from guard on top but Toole is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #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.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Saukko digs a good hook to Toole's body.
Saukko tries to clinch but Toole moves away
and Toole counters with a nice uppercut.
Saukko throws a quick inside leg kick.
Saukko turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Toole keeps the fight on the outside.
Jab from Saukko.
Saukko takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Saukko ducks under a wild hook from Toole.
Saukko stuffs the takedown attempt from Toole. Toole gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Per Saukko will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ottis Toole's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Saukko misses with a wild body shot.
Saukko misses the shot to the body.
Toole lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#TD2#
Saukko tries to sprawl but Toole drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Toole prevents Saukko from improving his position.
Toole is nestled in close to Saukko, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Toole is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saukko tries to reverse the position but Toole maintains control.
Toole lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Saukko can't escape the position.
Toole postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Saukko bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Toole and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ottis Toole!
Ottis Toole was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
gc104
Date: Jul 02, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Ambrose has Saukko up against the cage in a clinch.
Saukko wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC2#
Saukko breaks from the clinch.
Saukko connects with an inside leg kick.
Saukko keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ambrose misses with a head kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Saukko misses the target.
Saukko misses with a hook
and Ambrose counters with a good low kick that Saukko was not able to check.
A decent looking cross lands there for Saukko.
Per Saukko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ambrose looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Saukko takes one on the button.
Saukko throws a big shot that misses.
Saukko throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ambrose counters with a thumping low kick.
Saukko lands a lovely overhand right.#CUT2#
It looks like Curtly Ambrose has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saukko throws a series of punches but Ambrose moves out of range.
Ambrose buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A good leg kick by Ambrose. #T1#
Ambrose throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ambrose takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Saukko 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.
Saukko misses with a hook
and Ambrose counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ambrose fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Saukko on the side of the head.#CL#
Ambrose gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ambrose tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Ambrose escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#KD2#
Saukko lands a big head kick that sends Ambrose tumbling to the mat! Saukko takes a step backwards and waves Ambrose back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Ambrose is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saukko throws the left hand but Ambrose avoids the punch easily.
Saukko lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ambrose at a distance.
Saukko throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ambrose slips a straight right by Saukko.
Ambrose takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Oh Ambrose is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Saukko ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Ambrose's jaw. Ambrose's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Saukko does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Per Saukko!
Per Saukko 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:
gc100
Date: Jun 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Saukko throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Saukko.
Saukko punishes Eirikson's body with a nice straight punch.
Saukko works Eirikson's body with a nice hook.
Saukko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Eirikson.
Saukko looks to score with a jab to the body but Eirikson is just out of range.
Eirikson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Eirikson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A solid leg kick lands there for Saukko.
Eirikson tries to clinch but Saukko moves out of range.
A combination from Eirikson does no damage.
Eirikson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saukko works the jab nicely.#CUT2#
It looks like Leif Eirikson has been cut.
Eirikson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Eirikson throws a big counter combination but Saukko scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Eirikson misses with a body shot.
Eirikson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jab by Eirikson.#CUT#
It looks like Per Saukko has been cut.
A clash of legs there as Eirikson blocks the low kick.#T1#
Saukko misses with an uppercut
enabling Eirikson to counter with a crisp jab.
Eirikson defending well as Saukko loads up on a big left hand.
Saukko misses with a double jab
and Eirikson counters with a lovely straight right hand!#KD2#
Saukko feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Eirikson sprawling to the canvas! Eirikson rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Saukko finish him?!
#ROC2#
Eirikson is rocked!
Saukko circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Eirikson tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Saukko wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Per Saukko!
A very excited looking Per Saukko 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.
In defeat, Leif Eirikson stepped up to the mic, saying 'The unwise man
is awake all night
worries over and again.
When morning rises
he is restless still,
his burden as before. '.
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