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Event:
Helsinki Fighting League: 32
Date: Sep 10, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Darko moves into the clinch successfully.
Darko gets underhooks to prevent Takiama's takedown attempt.
Darko tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Darko landing knees to the head.
#CUT#
It looks like Seto Takiama has been cut.
A knee to the head by Darko.
#TD#
Darko jumps into guard, dragging Takiama to the mat.
Darko looking for a sweep. Not yet Darko, not yet.
Darko manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Takiama manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Takiama is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Takiama keeping full guard, as Darko tries to pass.
Darko controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Takiama utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
Darko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Takiama swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Takiama throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Darko is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Takiama keeping moving, preventing Darko from controlling successfully.
Darko passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Darko wants to stand up but Takiama manages to regain full guard. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Takiama is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Darko is pushing down on Takiama's leg trying to pass to half guard. Takiama is fighting to maintain full guard but Darko has managed to sneak the leg through.#SU#
Darko escapes and gets back to his feet.
Takiama has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Darko will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Takiama looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Darko fails with the takedown
and Takiama counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
No luck for Darko with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donnie Darko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Darko keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T3##TD#
Darko drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Takiama gets back to half guard.
Darko throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Takiama to regain full guard. #SUB2#
Darko got a little sloppy there for a moment and Takiama has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Darko has managed to get both his arms back between Takiama's legs - danger averted.
Darko pushing down on Takiama's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Darko trying to control the action but Takiama is working from the bottom.
Darko is really struggling to control Takiama but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T4##SUB#
Darko is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Darko moves into full mount! Takiama won't be happy about that! #SUB#
Darko is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Takiama has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Takiama!
Darko looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Takiama thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donnie Darko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Seto Takiama's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Darko shoots in and bounces Takiama off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Darko might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Darko is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SU#
Darko gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Darko misses with a takedown
and Takiama counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Darko scores with a takedown into Takiama's guard.
Darko is pushing down on Takiama's leg trying to pass to half guard. Takiama is fighting to maintain full guard but Darko has managed to sneak the leg through.
Darko is trying to control the action in half guard but Takiama is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T1#
Darko wants to pass the guard but Takiama is defending well.
Darko content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Darko is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Takiama to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Darko throwing strikes but missing. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Darko throws a strike but Takiama rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Darko looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Takiama is defending well. Darko quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Takiama has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Darko celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Donnie Darko!
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Event:
Helsinki Fighting League: 30
Date: Aug 27, 2016 |
#R1#
Darko shoots for a takedown but Douthit saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Darko shoots for a double leg takedown but Douthit sprawls well. He's pushed Darko's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Douthit misses with a looping left.#TD2#
Darko tries to sprawl but Douthit drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Douthit lands with a punch from half guard.
Douthit wants to control but Darko is keeping him busy.
Darko is trying to get back to full guard.
Douthit tries to pass to full mount but Darko defends it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Darko manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Douthit controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Darko looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Douthit trying to control but Darko is working from the bottom.
Douthit is a very stocky fighter. Infact he's such a weird shape that he's almost like some sort of comedy character - it's hard to believe he's real.
Darko is trying to keep Douthit in close.
#T1#
Douthit throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Darko works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Darko keeping moving, preventing Douthit from controlling successfully.
Douthit looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Darko wants to control but Douthit passes easily into half guard.
Darko is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Douthit's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Douthit's back!
Darko has Douthit flattened out and is raining down punches. #SUB#
Douthit is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Darko gets his way!
#SUB#
Darko working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Douthit is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Darko has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Douthit taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Donnie Darko!
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Event:
Helsinki Fighting League: 29
Date: Aug 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Darko fails with an attempt to clinch.
#TD2#
Darko throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Paniccia was covering up waiting for the punch and Darko finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB#
Paniccia is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Darko is aware though and is defending well.
Paniccia keeping moving, preventing Darko from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Paniccia is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Darko defends well.#SUB#
Paniccia looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Paniccia keeping moving, preventing Darko from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Paniccia looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Paniccia is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Paniccia keeping full guard, as Darko tries to pass.
Paniccia will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1##SUB#
Paniccia is looking for a triangle but Darko pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Paniccia has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Darko can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Darko trying to control the position from guard on top but Paniccia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Paniccia looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Darko scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
Paniccia has his foot on Darko's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Darko works his way back into a safe position though.
Darko pushes down on Paniccia's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Paniccia punching from the bottom.
Paniccia works his way to full guard. Good work.#T2##SUB#
Paniccia has an active guard here but Darko has managed to pass into half guard.
Darko is looking to take a break and control but Paniccia is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Darko is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Darko tries to pass to full mount but Paniccia defends it. #SUB#
Paniccia looking for submissions off his back.
Paniccia trying to hold on to Darko's head to control him but Darko postures up.
#SUB2#
Darko is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Paniccia doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Darko. #SUB#
Paniccia looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3##SUB2#
Paniccia is defending against the submission attempts here by Darko.
Paniccia throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Darko trying to control from half guard but Paniccia is working away.
Darko throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Darko wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB#
Paniccia looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Paniccia is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Darko pulls his head out easily. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Darko 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.
#SUB#
Paniccia looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Darko is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Paniccia is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Darko pulls his head out easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Darko tries to stand but can't do so whilst Paniccia controls his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donnie Darko dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Paniccia throws a low kick but it's checked well by Darko.
Paniccia fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Darko looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Paniccia lands with a nice body punch.
Paniccia waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Darko.
Darko darts in trying to clinch#TD#
and Paniccia counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Darko will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Darko trying to keep a closed guard but Paniccia is proving a slippery customer.
Darko wants to sweep here but Paniccia controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darko is trying to control the position but Paniccia postures up.
Darko wants to sweep but no luck.
Paniccia has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Paniccia trying to control the position from guard on top but Darko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Paniccia pushes down on Darko's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T1#
Paniccia is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Darko can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Paniccia moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Darko has worked his arm free - good work by Darko!
Darko is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Paniccia is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Darko has escaped the position, nice work there.
Darko is looking for a sweep.
Paniccia working the head and body with strikes.
Darko is looking to regain half guard here but Paniccia keeps moving and retains side control. #T2#
Paniccia in side control lands a decent elbow.
Paniccia has knee on belly and moves into mount. #SUB#
Paniccia working for a submission but Darko is keeping him at bay.
Paniccia lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Darko hang on?
Paniccia wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Darko tries to hold on but Paniccia postures up.
Darko tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Paniccia pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Paniccia has hold of Darko's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Darko manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Darko working to try and regain half guard.
#T3#
Darko tries to buck Paniccia off but he can't manage it.
Paniccia landing shots from mount.
Piero Paniccia overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Paniccia is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Darko has managed to escape the submission attempt.
A nice elbow there by Paniccia.
Paniccia lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Darko can't escape the position.
Darko keeps trying to improve his position.
Paniccia raining down shots from the mount!
Paniccia breaks from Darko's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Paniccia prevents Darko from getting the reversal.#T4#
Paniccia working Darko over with strikes here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Darko is wriggling around trying to escape.
Darko bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#SUB#
Paniccia is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Darko is aware though and is defending well.
Paniccia is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SUB#
Paniccia is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Darko has managed to free his arm - good work.
Paniccia wants to free his trapped foot but Darko is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Paniccia is looking to stall here but Darko recovers full guard.
Paniccia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Darko is keeping the position for now.
Paniccia postures up in Darko's guard and throws a big left but Darko blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Piero Paniccia dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Darko shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Paniccia napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Darko working the ground and pound but Paniccia is defending the strikes.
Darko gets to mount! Paniccia was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Paniccia is working to get back to half guard.
Darko throws some wild stikes that Paniccia manages to avoid easily.
Darko is trying to take his opponent's back.
Paniccia is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Paniccia reaches up to try and control the position but Darko seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Paniccia rolls and tries to escape and now Darko has his back!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darko has the hooks in. Paniccia is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Paniccia manages to reverse the position and now he's in Darko's guard. Nice work there by Paniccia.
#SUB2#
Darko looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Paniccia missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Darko keeping full guard, as Paniccia tries to pass.
Darko lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Paniccia keeping moving, preventing Darko from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Paniccia has his foot on Darko's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Darko works his way back into a safe position though.
Darko pushing down on Paniccia's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Darko is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Darko wants to take a breather but Paniccia is having none of it. #SUB#
Paniccia looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Paniccia punching from the bottom.
#T2##SUB#
Paniccia looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Paniccia moves into full guard.
Darko looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Darko is sitting in close to Paniccia's body. Paniccia has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Darko is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Darko is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Paniccia.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Piero Paniccia!
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Event:
Helsinki Fighting League: 27
Date: Jul 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Stanfield. No joy for Darko on that attempt. #TD2#
Darko looking to score a takedown here. Stanfield is defending well but Darko drives through and ends up in Stanfield's guard.
Darko looking to pass the guard.
Stanfield is pulling down on Darko's head to control his posture.
Darko wants to control from the top but Stanfield keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Darko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stanfield is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darko wants to control from the top but Stanfield keeps moving.
Darko looking to pass the guard.
Darko is fighting to break Stanfield's control of his arms but Stanfield is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T1##SU2#
Darko decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Stanfield, up you get!
Darko shoots in but Stanfield avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Darko fails with a takedown attempt.
Marlo Stanfield has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donnie Darko.
Stanfield lands with a right hand.
Darko throws a leg kick but Stanfield checks it.
Stanfield lands a jab to the head.
We've been told by Stanfield's head coaches at Canadian Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Stanfield enables Darko to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Stanfield manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Darko trying to control the position from guard on top but Stanfield is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stanfield is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Darko is controlling him. #T2#
Darko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stanfield is keeping the position for now.
Darko pushes down on Stanfield's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Darko slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Darko is working for a submission of some sort.
Stanfield tries to roll over but Darko keeps him under control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Darko is stalling here. Stanfield is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Darko seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Stanfield has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #T3#
Darko manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Darko looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Darko trying to hold on to Stanfield's head to control him but Stanfield postures up.
Stanfield frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Stanfield landing strikes from the mount and Darko is in trouble!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Darko tries to hold on but Stanfield pushes him away.
Stanfield sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB#
Stanfield looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Stanfield sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
Darko is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Darko takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Stanfield controlling from the full mount.
Darko can't escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Darko tries to hold on but Stanfield postures up.
Darko is trying desperately to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marlo Stanfield dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Darko moves away from the strike by Stanfield.
Darko misses with a takedown
and Stanfield counters with a thumping low kick.
Darko takes one on the button.
Darko drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Stanfield throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Darko tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Stanfield defends well and Darko ends up having to push Stanfield into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Darko has a takedown stuffed.
Marlo Stanfield has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donnie Darko.
Stanfield throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stanfield. Darko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Donnie Darko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stanfield throws a looping overhand right but Darko ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darko shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stanfield as he jumps to the side.
Darko closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stanfield circles away.
Darko fails with a takedown attempt.
Darko is breathing heavily.#T1#
Darko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stanfield.
Darko shoots in for a takedown but Stanfield shows good takedown defense.
Marlo Stanfield is winning the standup battle so far.
Darko is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stanfield sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Stanfield keeps Darko at a distance using the push kick.
Stanfield lands a front kick.
Darko changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stanfield tries to avoid it but Darko manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stanfield to the ground. Stanfield escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Stanfield is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Darko takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#KD#
Stanfield lands a big head kick that sends Darko tumbling to the mat! Stanfield takes a step backwards and waves Darko back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Darko is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Donnie Darko has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Stanfield! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Marlo Stanfield!
Post fight, an emotional Marlo Stanfield said 'The Motherfuckin' KING is Here!!! Nate, where the fuck you at? Let's get this fight booked!!'.
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Event:
Helsinki Fighting League: 24
Date: Jul 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Day lands with a good body shot.
Darko doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Day counters with a nice uppercut.
Day has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Darko is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Darko goes for a double leg but Day avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Day continues to drive forward.
Darko throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Day's waist but Day gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Darko off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donnie Darko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Day just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL2#
Day closes the distance and clinches.
Day lands with a short shot to the head.
Darko blocks a body shot from Day.
Darko has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Darko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Darko landing knees to the body.
Darko misses with a knee to the head.
Day lands a body shot in the clinch.
Darko tries to work over Day's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Darko throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Day blocks it with crossed arms. #BC2#
Day pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Darko shoots for a double leg takedown but Day sprawls well. He's pushed Darko's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
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!
Darko looks for a takedown but Day sprawls well.
Darko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Day.#T1#
Day throws a jab but it's blocked by Darko.
Day ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Darko moves away.
Day misses with a wild body shot.
A head kick misses from Day.
Darko shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Day sprawls well. Day wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Darko gets slowly back to his feet.
Day just misses with a punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Day misses the target.
Day connects with a body shot.
Gary Day is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Darko doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Day counters with a right hand to the body. #TD#
Darko closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Day did well to prevent Darko getting side control.#SUB2#
Day is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Darko pulls his head out easily.
Day is looking to control Darko's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Day avoid being mounted?
Day has a hand on Darko's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Darko takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Day gets back to half guard.
Darko trying to control from half guard but Day is working away.
Darko passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Day!
Day is looking to get to half guard.
Day tries to hold on but Darko pushes him away.
Day keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Day prevents Darko from taking his back.
Day keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Darko can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Day is looking to escape.
Day keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Day throwing hammer fists to the chest of Darko. What's that going to do exactly?
Darko throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Day is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Darko throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Darko forces the positional change into back control. #T4#
Darko is hanging on to Day's back as he tries to escape.
Day rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Day tries to roll over but Darko keeps him under control.
Darko thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB2#
Day looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Day is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Darko pulls his head out easily.
Darko uses his free foot to push down on Day's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Day.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gary Day will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Darko shoots in but Day avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Darko wants to clinch.
Darko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Day throws out the jab.
Darko appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A jab from Day misses.
Horrible takedown attempt by Darko or perhaps it was just good defense by Day, which made it look bad.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Day! But no joy.
Day throws a looping overhand right but Darko ducks down to avoid it.
Darko shoots in for a double leg but Day sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donnie Darko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Day dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Darko. That did some damage!
Day is a very stocky fighter. Infact he's such a weird shape that he's almost like some sort of comedy character - it's hard to believe he's real.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darko dives in for a single leg takedown but Day sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Darko fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Day avoids it really well and circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Day as Darko shoots in.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Darko tries to clinch but Day moves out of range. #T1#
Day throws a head kick that half lands.
#CL2#
Day closes the distance and pushes Darko back into the cage.
Darko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Day leaning his opponent against the cage.#TD#
Darko lands a takedown into guard.
Day has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Day has his foot on Darko's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Darko works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Day escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Darko gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Darko trying to control but Day is working from the bottom.
Day throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Darko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Day swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Day has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Darko can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2##SUB2#
Day is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Darko is aware though and is defending well.
Darko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Darko avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Day looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Darko has picked Day up and slammed him! Day can't keep hold of the triangle and Darko manages to pass to side control!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An elbow from Darko crashes against the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Darko throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Day is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Darko wants to pass to mount but Day is defending the position. #T3#
Day gets back to full guard.
Darko tries to free his leg and advance position but Day is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Darko avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Darko throws a big elbow that misses.
Day being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Day working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Darko doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Darko manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Darko has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Day is proving hard to escape from. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Darko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Day keeping moving, preventing Darko from controlling successfully.
Darko tries to free his leg and advance position but Day is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Darko avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Darko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2#
Day looking for a guillotine here but Darko defends easily.
Darko preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gary Day showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##CL#
Darko has closed the distance and engaged Day in a clinch.
#BC2#
Day escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD#
Darko manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Day on his heels. He'll look to pass Day's guard now, I'm sure.#SU#
Day is working an open guard so Darko takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Day tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Darko fails in his attempt to clinch.
Day is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.#CL2#
Day closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Darko has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Day goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC2#
Day manages to break the clinch.
Day throws a sloppy head kick and Darko moves out of range easily.
Gary Day seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Darko.
Day stuffs the takedown attempt from Darko. Darko gets slowly back to his feet.
Darko blocks a jab.
Day waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Darko.
Darko fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donnie Darko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Day throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fight stays on the outside here - Day looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Darko has a takedown stuffed.
Day misses the shot to the body.
Darko shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Day defends it nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Day misses.
Darko scores with a sloppy right hand. Day should have avoided that one.
Day looks to score with a jab to the body but Darko is just out of range.
Day slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Donnie Darko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Darko tries to clinch there but Day circles away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Darko or perhaps it was just good defense by Day, which made it look bad.
Day misses with a head kick.
No luck for Darko with that takedown attempt.
Day moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Darko looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Darko doesn't manage to clinch there - Day circles away.
Day misses with a looping right.
Day moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Day waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Darko.
Day scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
Darko decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#T3##SUB2#
Day actively working from the bottom here.
Darko tries to pass to full mount but Day defends it. #SUB2#
Day is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Darko pulls his head out easily.
Darko trying to pass the guard but Day defending well.
Gary Day is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Day avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Darko.
Day is looking to control Darko's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Day avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Day is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Darko pulls his head out easily.
Darko blocks the strikes from Day.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Still in half guard, Darko seems content to control.
Darko blocks the strikes from Day.
#SUB#
Darko is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Day has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Day is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Darko pulls his head out easily.
Darko missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Day tries to roll over but Darko keeps him under control.
Darko moves nicely into side control. #SUB#
Darko tries for a kimura but Day is defending well.
Darko fails to land a wild elbow strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gary Day comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Day winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gary Day!
A victorious Gary Day 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:
Helsinki Fighting League: 21
Date: Jun 11, 2016 |
#R1#
Darko shoots in but Lee avoids the takedown attempt easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Darko.
Darko tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lee sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Darko somewhat.
Lee swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donnie Darko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lee scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Darko fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lee lands a right hook to the body.
A left and a right from Lee both land. Nice combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee lands a slapping body shot.
Lee throws a shot to the body.
#CL2#
Lee forces Darko back against the ropes and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Lee breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lee lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Darko is defended easily by Lee.#T1#
Darko closes the distance and clinches up with Lee, looking for a takedown. Darko pushes Lee against the ropes but Lee circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lee is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Darko with a body shot.
Brandon Lee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Darko fails with the takedown
and Lee cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Darko tries for a takedown but Lee circles away easily
and Lee counters with a left to the body.
Darko is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Lee moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2#
Lee breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Darko takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL2#
Lee moves into the clinch.
Darko is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lee is defending well.#BC2#
Lee breaks from the clinch.
Darko shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lee as he jumps to the side.
A little jabbing left from Lee on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#TD#
Darko is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lee's half guard.#ES2#
Lee has one foot on Darko's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Donnie Darko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lee lands a right hook to the body.
Lee moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CL2#
Lee forces Darko back against the ropes and clinches.
Darko lands a nice uppercut.
Darko has Lee pressed against the ropes, preventing Lee from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Darko is trying to drag Lee to the mat but Lee just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Darko wants a takedown but no success here.
#BC2#
Lee escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lee displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Lee moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#ROC2#
Darko is rocked!
Darko with a poor takedown
and Lee makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Oh Darko is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lee keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Darko seems to have got his legs back now.#T3#
A lazy left from Lee finds it's target.
Nice takedown defense from Lee. No joy for Darko on that attempt. #CL2#
Darko gets tackled into the ropes by Lee. Lee maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Lee escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Darko changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lee tries to avoid it but Darko manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lee to the ground. Lee escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lee slaps away a takedown attempt from Darko, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Darko will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lee! But no joy.
Lee cracks Darko with a good jab.
Darko takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lee stuns Darko with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL2#
Lee gets a clinch.
Lee scores with a hook to the body.#BC2#
Lee pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Darko takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T4#
Darko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lee.
Lee is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Darko rather than just go for the knockout.
A shot to the liver by Lee. Beautiful body shot.
Darko tries for a takedown but Lee sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lee is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Lee scores with a jab. Darko acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lee is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Darko shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lee as he jumps to the side.
Lee punishes Darko's body with a nice straight punch.
Lee bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Darko has his takedown stuffed
and Lee counters with a lovely shot to the body.#CL2#
Lee closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Darko goes for a takedown attempt but Lee pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#KD2#
Lee drops Darko with a beautiful combination! Darko stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Lee is looking for the KO!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Lee dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Lee is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Darko flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Darko is out cold! Lee holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Brandon Lee!
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Event:
Helsinki Fighting League: 19
Date: May 28, 2016 |
#R1#
Darko gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dude counters with a nice uppercut.
Darko fails with the takedown
and Dude cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Darko tries for a takedown but Dude circles away easily
and Dude counters with a big right hand! Oh Darko is in trouble here! Dude follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Some Dude!
Some Dude retains his lightweight title!
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Event:
Helsinki Fight Night 3
Date: May 07, 2016 |
#R1#
Darko misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Darko changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nosula tries to avoid it but Darko manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nosula to the ground. Nosula escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Nosula enables Darko to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Nosula manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB#
Darko has gone for a leg lock! Nosula slips out almost immediately though and dives into Darko's guard.#REVB#
Nosula working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Nosula working some strikes from top position.
Darko tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Darko had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nosula defends it easily.
Nosula slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Darko has his foot on Nosula's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nosula works his way back into a safe position though.
Nosula must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Darko looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T1#
Nosula landing with the ground and pound. #SUB#
Darko working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nosula doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nosula manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Darko has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Nosula doesn't defend quickly enough and Darko has managed to lock this one up! Can Nosula escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Darko on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Donnie Darko!
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Event:
Helsinki Fighting League: 16
Date: Apr 30, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Darko closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB#
Darko is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jitz is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Darko has an Americana. Jitz didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Darko is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Darko hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Donnie Darko!
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Event:
Helsinki Fighting League: 15
Date: Apr 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Darko looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dude is fending him off so far but Darko persists. Nope, Dude circles away and we're back to standing.
Darko shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dude stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donnie Darko. That's going to take a lot out of him.#KD2#
Dude lands a left and a right that send Darko crashing to the mat, dazed. Dude thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Darko is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Donnie Darko has been cut.
Darko dives in for a single leg takedown but Dude sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Oh Darko is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Darko has a takedown stuffed.
Dude connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Darko out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Some Dude!
Some Dude is the new lightweight champion!
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