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Event:
PFC 43: Karimov vs. Castelmore
Date: Jul 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Kolehmainen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Steel is fending him off so far but Kolehmainen persists. Nope, Steel circles away and we're back to standing.
Kolehmainen looks for a takedown but Steel sprawls well.
Jab, jab by Steel - just one landing.
A jab from Steel finds it's way through Kolehmainen's defenses.
Kolehmainen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kolehmainen has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eino Kolehmainen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kolehmainen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Steel as he jumps to the side.
Steel 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.#CL2#
Steel moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Steel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Steel lands with a kick to the temple. Kolehmainen shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A head kick misses from Steel.
Kolehmainen shoots in looking for a takedown but Steel manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kolehmainen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Steel connects with a solid leg kick.
Kolehmainen fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Steel instigates a clinch.
Kolehmainen slowing the pace effectively.#T1#
Steel makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Steel lands a nice shot to the body.
Steel gets through Kolehmainen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Steel struggles to land a body shot inside as Kolehmainen controls his hands.
Steel lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kolehmainen backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Steel.
A nice left hand lands by Steel.
#ROC2#
Kolehmainen is rocked!
Steel lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Oh Kolehmainen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Steel lands an uppercut.
Kolehmainen tries to pull guard but Steel forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC2#
Steel manages to break the clinch.
Kolehmainen seems to have got his legs back now.
Kolehmainen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Steel. Steel obviously looking to wear him down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steel lands the left hand.
Steel throws a head kick but Kolehmainen moves out of range.
Kolehmainen tries to counter with a takedown but Steel is quick to defend against it.
Kolehmainen shoots in for a takedown but Steel shows good takedown defense.
Kolehmainen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Steel connects with a body shot that sends Kolehmainen's belly button to the back.
Steel scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#TD#
Kolehmainen shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#T2#
Steel is trying to get back to full guard.
Steel wants to control but Kolehmainen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kolehmainen trying to control the pace.
Steel won't allow Kolehmainen to pass to mount.
Steel trying to control but Kolehmainen postures up.
Steel keeping control of the position.
Kolehmainen not doing much here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Steel is staying active underneath Kolehmainen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Steel keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That kick from Steel tenderised Kolehmainen's leg. Kolehmainen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Steel connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A nice leg kick lands there from Steel.
Kolehmainen dives in for a single leg takedown but Steel sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Butch Steel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Steel fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Eino Kolehmainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Steel scores with a punch to the head.
Steel throws a head kick that misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Steel, as that shot connected.
Kolehmainen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Steel.
Kolehmainen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Steel as he jumps to the side.
As Kolehmainen backs off Steel throws a huge counter combo but Kolehmainen manages to avoid it all.
Steel turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circle, before Steel throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Kolehmainen's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Steel lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Butch Steel!
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Event:
PFC 42: Karimov vs Sigurdsson
Date: Jun 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Beddoe scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kolehmainen tries to move into range but Beddoe moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Beddoe lands with a nice combination. Kolehmainen backs away looking to recover.
Nice body punch from Beddoe.
Beddoe digs a good body shot into Kolehmainen's ribs.
Kolehmainen shoots in for a takedown but Beddoe shows good takedown defense.
Beddoe stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kolehmainen slips under a jab.
Kolehmainen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Beddoe's waist but Beddoe gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kolehmainen off to one side.
Beddoe digs a good hook to Kolehmainen's body.
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!
Kolehmainen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Beddoe as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eino Kolehmainen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beddoe stalks Kolehmainen and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kolehmainen's face. Kolehmainen staggers backwards, shaken.
Beddoe throws the kick towards the body but Kolehmainen avoids it.
Kolehmainen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Beddoe as he avoids it easily.
Kolehmainen has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The crowd cheers as Beddoe lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kolehmainen doesn't seem phased though.
Kolehmainen misses with a takedown attempt - Beddoe sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kolehmainen shoots in looking for a takedown. Beddoe tries to sprawl out of it but Kolehmainen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Beddoe manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Beddoe fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Beddoe does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #T1#
Beddoe scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kolehmainen takes one to the chin there.#ROC2#
Kolehmainen is rocked!
Beddoe's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Beddoe duly obliges.
Oh Kolehmainen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Beddoe closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Kolehmainen out cold! Kolehmainen corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Philo Beddoe!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Philo Beddoe made sure he mentioned Conquer, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
PFC: Fight Night 45
Date: Jun 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Kolehmainen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wilkinson pinned against the cage. Wilkinson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kolehmainen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Wilkinson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kolehmainen scrambles back to his feet.
Kolehmainen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kolehmainen there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've been informed that Wilkinson has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#KD2#
Wilkinson lands a big shot that drops Kolehmainen! Can he finish him?
#ROC2#
Kolehmainen is rocked!
We've been hearing good reports from Kolehmainen's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
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!
Kolehmainen can't keep his opponent in guard - Wilkinson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Oh Kolehmainen is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Wilkinson is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Wilkinson is looking for a kimura here.
Kolehmainen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kolehmainen seems to have got his legs back now.#SUB#
Kolehmainen looking for a guillotine here but Wilkinson defends easily.
#SUB#
Wilkinson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kolehmainen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wilkinson has managed to get both his arms back between Kolehmainen's legs - danger averted.#T1#
Wilkinson pushes down on Kolehmainen's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kolehmainen tries to roll over but Wilkinson keeps him under control.
Kolehmainen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wilkinson is working away from the top position though.
Kolehmainen tries to roll over but Wilkinson keeps him under control.
Wilkinson tries to pass to full mount but Kolehmainen defends it.
Kolehmainen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wilkinson is pressing down on Kolehmainen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kolehmainen is holding on for now.
Kolehmainen wants to control but Wilkinson is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Kolehmainen won't allow Wilkinson to pass to mount.
Kolehmainen gets back to full guard.
Wilkinson trying to control but Kolehmainen is working from the bottom.
Wilkinson tries to free his leg and advance position but Kolehmainen is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Kolehmainen is looking for a triangle but Wilkinson pushes his legs off easily.
Wilkinson trying to control but Kolehmainen is working from the bottom.
Kolehmainen can't keep his opponent in guard - Wilkinson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Wilkinson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Wilkinson is trying to control. Kolehmainen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3#
Kolehmainen is pressing down on Wilkinson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Wilkinson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kolehmainen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wilkinson wants to control from the top but Kolehmainen keeps moving.
Wilkinson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wilkinson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Wilkinson working away.
Kolehmainen is trying to get back to half guard.
Kolehmainen is trying to control Wilkinson's posture but Wilkinson avoids it.
Wilkinson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kolehmainen keeps working. #SUB2#
Wilkinson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T4##SUB2#
Wilkinson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kolehmainen has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kolehmainen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kolehmainen manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Wilkinson is trying to get back to full guard.
Kolehmainen is looking to advance position but Wilkinson won't allow it. #SUB#
Wilkinson is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Kolehmainen has latched onto it... Big trouble! Kolehmainen pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Wilkinson is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Kolehmainen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Eino Kolehmainen!
A relieved looking Eino Kolehmainen 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:
PFC 39: Lee vs. Karimov
Date: May 28, 2016 |
#R1#
Steam works Kolehmainen's body with a nice hook.
Kolehmainen misses with a takedown
and Steam counters with a stiff right hand.
A punch lands to the side of Kolehmainen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kolehmainen fails with the takedown.
Steam thinks about countering with a head kick.
Kolehmainen misses with a takedown attempt - Steam sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bronson Steam has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eino Kolehmainen.
Kolehmainen is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Steam Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Kolehmainen is out cold, face down on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Bronson Steam!
Bronson Steam 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:
PFC 36: Castelmore vs. Ragnar
Date: May 07, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Kolehmainen throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jebb was covering up waiting for the punch and Kolehmainen finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kolehmainen passes Jebb's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kolehmainen in particular looking to stall.
Jebb pushes Kolehmainen off looking to stand but Kolehmainen dives back in and keeps control.
Kolehmainen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
My spies in Kentucky Fried Gym inform me that Kolehmainen has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Jebb trying to get back to full guard but Kolehmainen takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Kolehmainen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kolehmainen wants to take his opponent's back but Jebb doesn't allow it.
Jebb wants to hold on but Kolehmainen pushes him away.
Jebb knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kolehmainen on the ground.#T1#
Kolehmainen controlling the pace for now. #SUB2#
Kolehmainen is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Jebb can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Jebb has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Jebb is looking to get to half guard.
Jebb wants to hold on but Kolehmainen pushes him away.#SUB2#
Kolehmainen wants to finish this one by submission but Jebb is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Kolehmainen.
Jebb is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB2#
Kolehmainen is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Jebb to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Jebb shrugs it off.
Kolehmainen forces the positional change into back control. #T2##SUB2#
Kolehmainen is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Jebb is defending well though. Kolehmainen let's go of the attempt for now.
Kolehmainen slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#SUB2#
Jebb is holding on to Kolehmainen 's glove but Kolehmainen gets free and slips his arm under Jebb 's chin. This could be big trouble! Yes, Jebb is tapping furiously and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Eino Kolehmainen!
A victorious Eino Kolehmainen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
PFC: Fight Night 37
Date: Apr 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Contonio's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kolehmainen under the eye.#TD2#
Kolehmainen looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kolehmainen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Contonio knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kolehmainen is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Contonio!
Contonio tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Contonio has given up his back.
#SUB2#
Contonio is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Kolehmainen's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#T1#
Kolehmainen is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Kolehmainen's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Well, with Kolehmainen on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Contonio is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Kolehmainen trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Contonio doesn't escape.
Kolehmainen struggling to keep hold of the position.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kolehmainen is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Contonio prevents Kolehmainen from getting a body triangle.#T3#
Good control from Kolehmainen.#SUB2#
Kolehmainen working for the choke.
Kolehmainen trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Contonio is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T4#
Kolehmainen wants to control but Contonio is keeping busy.
Kolehmainen avoiding Contonio 's attempts to control his hands.
Kolehmainen just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#SUB2#
Kolehmainen looking for the RNC.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kolehmainen not allowing Contonio to control his hands. #SUB2#
Kolehmainen is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Contonio taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Kolehmainen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Eino Kolehmainen!
Eino Kolehmainen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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