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Event:
Helsinki Fighting League: 40
Date: Nov 05, 2016 |
#R1#
Kasongo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Wijnbergen manages to avoid it.
We've been told by Van Wijnbergen's head coaches at Unicorn Powered Fighting that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Joels Van Wijnbergen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Wijnbergen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Van Wijnbergen connects with a solid leg kick.
Van Wijnbergen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kasongo throws a hook to the side of Van Wijnbergen's head but Van Wijnbergen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Van Wijnbergen clobbers Kasongo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Van Wijnbergen throws an off balance right hand
and Kasongo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Van Wijnbergen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kasongo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Wijnbergen was well out of range. Poor timing from Kasongo.
Kasongo walks straight into a right hand from Van Wijnbergen - that's dropped him! Van Wijnbergen jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Kasongo from any more punishment! Kasongo complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Joels Van Wijnbergen!
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Event:
Helsinki Fighting League: 37
Date: Oct 15, 2016 |
#R1#
Kasongo works Nordlund's body with a nice hook.
Nordlund throws a right hand that misses
and Kasongo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nordlund fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kasongo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nordlund misses with a double jab
#TD#
and Kasongo counters with a shoot takedown. Nordlund fights it but they end up in guard.
Kasongo throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Kasongo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kasongo wants to control from the top but Nordlund keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Kasongo looking to sit in guard and control but Nordlund gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Nordlund wants to stand but Kasongo has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Nordlund really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kasongo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kasongo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nordlund manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Nordlund looking for a sweep. Not yet Nordlund, not yet. #T2#
Kasongo advances position into side control!
Kasongo working the ground and pound.
Kasongo tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Nordlund takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#SUB#
Kasongo swings around for an armbar but Nordlund sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kasongo's guard.
Kasongo working a defensive guard here.
Kasongo tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SU2#
Kasongo is working an open guard so Nordlund takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Kasongo moves out of range as Nordlund strikes.#T3##KD2#
Nordlund feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Kasongo sprawling to the canvas! Kasongo rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Nordlund finish him?!
#ROC2#
Kasongo is rocked!
Crack! Nordlund connects with the perfect overhand right and Kasongo falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Nordlund!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). David Nordlund!
An intense looking David Nordlund took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I knew this guy was unbeaten, but he didn't have a real opponent like me. Thats what happens when you're rolling with the big guys, baby. Like the Northern Light!'.
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Event:
Helsinki Fighting League: 35
Date: Sep 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Kasongo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Runnisto swivels and escapes.
Runnisto fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kasongo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Runnisto throws out the jab.
A nice side step and Kasongo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kasongo misses with a jab to the body
and Runnisto counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Iikka Runnisto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Runnisto, as that shot connected.
Kasongo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Runnisto takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Runnisto throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Kasongo counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Runnisto! #ES#
Runnisto throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Runnisto cracks Kasongo with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Iikka Runnisto!
A relieved looking Iikka Runnisto 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:
Helsinki Fighting League: 33
Date: Sep 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Kasongo blocks a head kick by Kamenov.
Kamenov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kasongos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kamenov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kamenov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kamenov lands with an overhand left.
Kamenov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kamenov misses with a head kick.
Kamenov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kasongo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kamenov tries a head kick but it misses.
And Kasongo tries to counter it with a takedown but Kamenov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamenov avoids the body shot from Kasongo.
Kamenov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kamenov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kamenov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T1#
Kamenov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kamenov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Kasongo misses.
Kamenov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kasongo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Grisha Kamenov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kasongo crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kamenov - the referee stops the clock and Kasongo gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kamenov. Kasongo manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Kamenov throws a head kick that misses.
A lazy left from Kamenov finds it's target.
Kamenov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kamenov looks to land a combination but Kasongo avoids it well.
Kasongo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kasongo throws a series of punches but Kamenov moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Kamenov.
Kamenov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kasongo throws out the jab.
Kamenov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kamenov throws a counter high kick but Kasongo was just alert enough to avoid it.#T2#
Kasongo has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kamenov.
Kasongo misses with a body shot
and Kamenov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kasongo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kamenov pinned against the cage. Kamenov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kasongo avoids the head kick by Kamenov.
Kamenov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A slow jab from Kamenov misses its intended target.
Kasongo misses with a hook. Kamenov ducked under it nicely.
Kamenov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Kasongo takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kamenov throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD2#
and Kasongo counters with a takedown into side control. #T3#
Kamenov gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Still in half guard, Kasongo seems content to control.#SUB#
Kamenov looking for submissions off his back.
Kamenov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kamenov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kasongo scores with a couple of nice shots.
Still in half guard, Kasongo seems content to control.
Kamenov wants to get back to full guard.
Kasongo stalling away here and it's allowed Kamenov to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Kasongo throws an elbow that misses. Kamenov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kasongo's guard. Nice move by Kamenov!#REVR#
Kamenov's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T4#
Kasongo keeping moving, preventing Kamenov from controlling successfully.
Kamenov tries to stand but Kasongo is controlling from the bottom.
Kamenov trying to control the position from guard on top but Kasongo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kamenov is really struggling to control Kasongo but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB#
Kamenov has gone for a leg lock! Kasongo slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kamenov's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Kamenov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kasongo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kasongo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kasongo connects with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grisha Kamenov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Kamenov throws a head kick that misses.
Kasongo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've been told by Kamenov's head coaches at Crucible that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kamenov scoring well with a low kick there.
Kamenov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kasongo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Grisha Kamenov is winning the standup battle so far.
Kasongo blocks a head kick by Kamenov.
Kasongo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kamenov lands a two punch combo.
Kamenov misses with a double jab.
Kamenov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamenov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kasongo.
Kasongo blocks a head kick by Kamenov.
Kamenov throws an overhand right that lands on Kasongo's shoulder, as Kasongo tries to avoid the shot.
Grisha Kamenov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kamenov misses with a head kick.
#T1#
Kasongo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kamenov to score with a decent uppercut.
Kasongo slips a jab from Kamenov.
Kasongo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kamenov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And Kamenov counters with a quick kick to the body but Kasongo blocks it.
Kamenov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kasongo feints the counter takedown.
Kasongo blocks a head kick by Kamenov.
Kasongo scores with a jab. Kamenov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kamenov misses with a head kick.
Kamenov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kasongo now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kamenov tries a head kick but it misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kamenov throws a series of punches but Kasongo moves out of range.
Kamenov slips under a jab from Kasongo.
Kamenov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#T2#
A decent looking cross lands there for Kamenov.
Kamenov tries a head kick but it misses.
Kamenov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kasongo with the counter takedown but Kamenov avoids it easily.
Kasongo takes a kick to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kasongo just misses with a punch to the body.
Grisha Kamenov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kasongo avoids the head kick by Kamenov.
Kamenov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kasongo lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kasongo looks to score with a jab to the body but Kamenov is just out of range.
Kasongo swings for the body but Kamenov moves out of range.
Kamenov throws a nice head kick!
Kasongo throws a body shot but no joy.
Kamenov throws a counter high kick but Kasongo was just alert enough to avoid it.
Kamenov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kasongo can do to turn this around?
Kamenov throws a series of punches but Kasongo moves out of range.
Kasongo feints the counter takedown.
Kasongo throws a right and a left that Kamenov avoids nicely. #T3#
Kasongo throws a body punch but Kamenov moves out of range.
Kasongo is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kamenov rather than just go for the knockout.
A head kick misses from Kamenov.
Kamenov looks to land a left hand but Kasongo moved out of range nicely.
Kasongo now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kamenov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A nice side step and Kasongo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kamenov tries a head kick but it misses.
Kamenov misses with a head kick.
Kasongo drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kamenov defends it well.
Kamenov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kasongo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kasongo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kasongo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kamenov throws a head kick that misses.
Kasongo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kamenov scores with a spinning back kick!
Kamenov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kasongo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T4#
Kamenov takes one to the side of the head.
A head kick from Kamenov lands but Kasongo takes it in his stride.
Kasongo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kamenov.
Kasongo missing with a left hand there. Kamenov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kamenov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kasongo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kamenov was well out of range. Poor timing from Kasongo.
Kamenov lands with a kick to the temple. Kasongo shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Good leg kick by Kamenov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kamenov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kasongo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kasongo throws a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grisha Kamenov dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Kasongo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kamenov moves away.
Kamenov misses with a two punch combination.
Kasongo let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kasongo takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kamenov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kamenov throws a head kick but Kasongo moves out of range.
Kamenov lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Kamenov throws a push kick but Kasongo slaps the foot to one side.
Kasongo connects with a body shot.
Kamenov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kasongo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamenov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A nice side step and Kasongo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kamenov tries a head kick but it misses.
Kasongo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kamenov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kasongo. #T1#
Kasongo blocks a head kick by Kamenov.
Kasongo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kasongo misses the shot to the body.
Kasongo blocks a head kick by Kamenov.
Kasongo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kamenov misses with a leg kick.
A nice side step and Kasongo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kamenov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kamenov misses with a right hand #TD2#
so Kasongo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kasongo trying to control but Kamenov is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kasongo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kasongo wants to control from the top but Kamenov keeps moving. #T2#
Kasongo stands up over Kamenov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kamenov looking to control.
#SUB#
Kamenov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kasongo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kasongo looking to pass the guard.
Kamenov keeping moving, preventing Kasongo from controlling successfully.
Kasongo is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Kasongo wants to pass the guard but Kamenov is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Kamenov working for a triangle but Kasongo defends it easily.
#T3#
Kasongo throws a big elbow that misses.
Kamenov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kamenov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kasongo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Kamenov has his foot on Kasongo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kasongo works his way back into a safe position though.
Kasongo connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB#
Kamenov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kasongo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kamenov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kasongo throwing strikes but missing.
Kasongo trying to control but Kamenov is working from the bottom. #T4#
Kasongo trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Kamenov manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Kamenov trying to control the position from guard on top but Kasongo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Kamenov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kasongo is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kasongo has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Kamenov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Luis Kasongo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Kamenov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Grisha Kamenov.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kamenov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grisha Kamenov!
A relieved looking Grisha Kamenov 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:
Helsinki Fighting League: 30
Date: Aug 27, 2016 |
#R1#
Kasongo just misses with a punch to the body.
McCullough will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kasongo takes one to the chin there.
Kasongo walks into a stiff left hand from McCullough.
McCullough ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McCullough throws a sloppy head kick and Kasongo moves out of range easily.
Kasongo moves out of range of the strikes.
Kasongo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from McCullough with a body shot.
McCullough throws out a loose jab but Kasongo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kasongo throws a body punch but McCullough moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCullough misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kasongo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McCullough.
McCullough stuns Kasongo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T1#
A bone on bone clash there as Kasongo blocks the leg kick.
McCullough avoids the body shot from Kasongo.
Kasongo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#ROC#
Kasongo is rocked!
McCullough lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Kasongo head around and knocks him out cold! McCullough hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sherman McCullough!
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Event:
Helsinki Fighting League: 27
Date: Jul 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Perello shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kasongo but Kasongo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A nice side step and Kasongo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kasongo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Perello was well out of range. Poor timing from Kasongo.
Perello looks for a takedown but Kasongo sprawls well.
Kasongo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Perello but Perello pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kasongo looks to score with a jab to the body but Perello is just out of range.
Perello avoids the body shot from Kasongo.
Kasongo takes a swing at Perello's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Perello.
And Kasongo tries to counter it with a takedown but Perello pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey Perello. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Perello misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T1#
Perello tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kasongo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Perello somewhat.
Perello throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kasongo.
Kasongo throws out a counter right but Perello avoids it with no problem.
Kasongo throws out a powerful jab.
Perello throws a body kick that misses.
Kasongo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Perello tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kasongo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Perello somewhat.
Kasongo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Perello sees it coming and avoids it easily.#TD#
Perello shoots in and bounces Kasongo off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Perello has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Perello stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kasongo swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2##SUB2#
Perello looking to improve position, pressing down on Kasongo's thigh with his hand. Kasongo seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Perello paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Perello's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Kasongo picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Luis Kasongo!
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Event:
Helsinki Fighting League: 26
Date: Jul 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Solberg walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Solberg cracks the inside of Kasongo's front leg.
Kasongo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kasongo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Solberg.
Kasongo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Solberg moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kasongo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Solberg throws out a powerful jab.
A shot to the body from Kasongo misses
letting Solberg counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kasongo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Solberg manages to avoid it.
Kasongo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Solberg's hands.
Solberg uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kasongo has time to react.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Kasongo. Solberg does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Kasongo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Solberg.
Kasongo dodges the punch combination from Solberg.
Solberg throws a sloppy head kick and Kasongo moves out of range easily.
Solberg pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kasongo is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Solberg rather than just go for the knockout.
Kasongo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Solberg.
Kasongo takes a swing at Solberg's ribcage but misses.
Kasongo swings away with a body shot that misses
and Solberg counters with an outside leg kick.
Solberg plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kasongo misses with a left hand
and Solberg counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC#
Kasongo is rocked!#T2#
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Solberg throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Kasongo is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Peter Solberg!
Peter Solberg managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Zenith Nutrition (160q/225$), into his post fight interview.
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Event:
Helsinki Fighting League: 24
Date: Jul 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Kasongo throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Kasongo tries to keep at a distance but Ragnarsson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ragnarsson.
Kasongo looks winded!
Kasongo takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ragnarsson lands a nice knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ragnarsson obliges.
Ragnarsson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson lands with a short shot to the head.
Ragnarsson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
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!
Ragnarsson lands an elbow just above Kasongo 's eye.
A right handed body shot lands from Ragnarsson.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ragnarsson. #T1#
Ragnarsson scores a nice knee to the body.
Ragnarsson lands an elbow just above Kasongo 's eye.
Ragnarsson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kasongo's defenses.
Nice elbow from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson lands an elbow inside. #ROC#
Kasongo is rocked!
Ragnarsson creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Kasongo with a big uppercut! Kasongo tries to clinch up but Ragnarsson pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Kasongo to the mat! Kasongo covers up and Ragnarsson unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Halfdan Ragnarsson!
Halfdan Ragnarsson retains his light heavyweight title!
An out of breath Halfdan Ragnarsson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Helsinki Fighting League: 22
Date: Jun 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Kasongo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kamenov.
Kamenov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kasongo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kamenov.
Kamenov lands a head kick. Kasongo smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kamenov throws a head kick that half lands.
Kasongo takes a swing at Kamenov's ribcage but misses.
Kamenov throws a lazy body kick #TD2#
and Kasongo counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #ES#
Kamenov pushes Kasongo off and gets back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kasongo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kamenov.
Grisha Kamenov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kasongo scores with a body shot.
Kamenov throws a head kick that misses.
Kamenov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Kamenov.
A head kick misses from Kamenov.
Kasongo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kamenov with a body shot.
Kamenov lands a two punch combo.
Kamenov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kasongo sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Kasongo misses with a few strikes there.
Kamenov tries to land a front kick but Kasongo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kamenov throws out a loose jab but Kasongo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kamenov tries to land a front kick but Kasongo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kamenov throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and Kasongo counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Kamenov is breathing heavily.
Kasongo postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kasongo seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Kasongo trying to control the position from guard on top but Kamenov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kasongo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kamenov keeping moving, preventing Kasongo from controlling successfully.
Kasongo is pushing down on Kamenov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kamenov is fighting to maintain full guard but Kasongo has managed to sneak the leg through.#T2#
Kasongo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kasongo is trying to control the action in half guard but Kamenov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kamenov's coaches at have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#SUB#
Kamenov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kasongo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kasongo working Kamenov over with strikes.
Kamenov trying to control from the bottom.
Kamenov is pressing down on Kasongo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Kamenov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kasongo is aware though and is defending well.
Kasongo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Kasongo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Kasongo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kamenov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kasongo has managed to get both his arms back between Kamenov's legs - danger averted.#T3#
Kasongo passes Kamenov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kamenov taking some punishment here, with Kasongo in his half guard.
Kasongo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kasongo controlling the action here. #SUB#
Kamenov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Kasongo is looking for a kimura but Kamenov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kasongo to get the leverage.
Kasongo trying to control the action but Kamenov is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kasongo seems to be working for a kimura but Kamenov defends the submission attempt.#T4#
Kamenov is refusing to be controlled, as Kasongo sits in half guard.
Kamenov is looking for a sweep. Kasongo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kasongo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Kasongo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kamenov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kasongo.
Kasongo uses his free foot to push down on Kamenov's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kamenov.
Kamenov is looking to improve his position but Kasongo isn't that keen on the idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Luis Kasongo will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Kamenov scores with a kick to the midsection.
Grisha Kamenov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kamenov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kasongo on the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kasongo. Kamenov does a little dance to reset his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Kasongo misses the target.
Kamenov tries a head kick but it misses.
Kamenov lands a jab.
Kasongo checks the leg kick.
Kamenov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kasongo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamenov throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD2#
and Kasongo counters with a single leg into guard. Kamenov didn't expect that.
Kasongo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kamenov's head.#SUB#
Kamenov looking for a guillotine here but Kasongo defends easily.
Kasongo wants to control from the top but Kamenov keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Kasongo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kasongo wants to pass the guard but Kamenov is keeping the position.
Kasongo pushes down on Kamenov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kamenov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Kasongo seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Kamenov is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Luis Kasongo!
The defeated Grisha Kamenov had this to say: 'i Will be champion and a hall of famer just wait this is nothing i will do it !'.
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Event:
Helsinki Fighting League: 18
Date: May 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Kasongo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nufir.
Kasongo swinging wildly here.
Kasongo seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Nufir throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Nufir falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD#
and Kasongo counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #ES2#
Nufir manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nufir changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kasongo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kasongo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Nufir. Those never looked like landing.
Kasongo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nufir. #T1#
Nufir shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Luis Kasongo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Nufir.
Nufir looks winded!
Kasongo swats away the attempt to clinch by Nufir.
Nufir throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kasongo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nufir throws out the jab.
Kasongo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kasongo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nufir moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice defenses there by Nufir.
It seemed like Nufir was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kasongo lands a nice looking body shot.
Kasongo misses the shot to the body.
Nufir displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kasongo throws out the jab.
Nufir misses with a takedown attempt
and Kasongo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
Nufir rushes Kasongo and presses him up against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Kasongo.
#T2#
Kasongo is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Nufir is trying to break the clinch but Kasongo is controlling him.
A frustrated look appears on Nufir's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nufir misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nufir is trying to break the clinch but Kasongo is controlling him.#BC#
Kasongo breaks from the clinch.
Nufir doesn't manage to clinch there - Kasongo circles away.
#TD#
Kasongo closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #ES2#
Nufir throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nufir slips a jab and a cross from Kasongo.
Despite the aggression on Nufir's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Nufir fails to land with a series of punches.
It looked like Kasongo was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T3#
Kasongo cracks Nufir with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kasongo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nufir counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kasongo throws an overhand right that lands on Nufir's shoulder, as Nufir tries to avoid the shot.
Max Nufir seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nufir tries to clinch
and Kasongo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kasongo lands a head shot.
Kasongo throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Nufir counter with a right hand.
A combination from Nufir does no damage.
Kasongo is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kasongo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Kasongo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kasongo in side control, throwing shots but Nufir defends. #T4#
Kasongo is looking to take a break and control but Nufir is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kasongo working the ground and pound from side control.
Nufir is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Kasongo asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Nufir takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#SUB#
Kasongo tries for a kimura but Nufir is defending well.
Nufir gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
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 Luis Kasongo will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Nufir throws a right hand that Kasongo ducks under and follows up with a left that Kasongo also avoids with ease.
A slow jab from Nufir misses its intended target.
Kasongo throws a hook but Nufir blocks it.
Nufir looks like he wants to counter punch here.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nufir.
Kasongo takes a swing at Nufir's ribcage but misses.
Luis Kasongo is winning the standup battle so far.
Nufir uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kasongo.
Nufir tries to clinch but Kasongo is having none of it.
Nufir swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kasongo throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nufir misses with a series of wild punches.
Kasongo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nufir moves away.
Nufir is breathing heavily.
Nufir shoots for a takedown but Kasongo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T1#
Kasongo lands an overhand right.
Nufir throws a right and a left that both miss.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#TD#
Kasongo shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Nufir's guard.
Nufir utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kasongo throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kasongo wants to pass the guard but Nufir is keeping the position.
Kasongo showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kasongo wants to control from the top but Nufir keeps moving. #T2#
Nufir can't keep his opponent in guard - Kasongo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kasongo trying to mount his opponent but Nufir defends it.
Kasongo trying to control the action but Nufir is working from the bottom.
We've been informed that Nufir has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Kasongo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kasongo slips a nice elbow through Nufir's hands, connecting with Nufir's forehead.
Nufir is trying to stand up here but Kasongo is controlling him well.
Kasongo lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB#
Kasongo wants to work for an arm triangle but Nufir is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T3#
Nufir pushes Kasongo off looking to stand but Kasongo dives back in and keeps control.
Kasongo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nufir keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kasongo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kasongo not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB#
Kasongo is trying to work for a kimura but Nufir is defending well.
Kasongo looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Nufir with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB#
Kasongo is trying for a kimura here. Nufir looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Kasongo wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Luis Kasongo!
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Event:
Helsinki Fight Night 2
Date: Apr 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Kasongo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ognjen was well out of range. Poor timing from Kasongo.
Ognjen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kasongo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ognjen tries to avoid it but Kasongo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ognjen to the ground. Ognjen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kasongo misses with a double jab.
Kasongo fails with a takedown attempt.
Kasongo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ognjen connects with a leg kick. Kasongo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ognjen lands a nice shot that snaps Kasongo's head back.
Kasongo throws a nice looking combination but Ognjen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A jab from Ognjen does it's job there.
Ognjen lands with a hook. Kasongo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T1#
Kasongo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ognjen manages to avoid it.
Ognjen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kasongo momentarily.
Kasongo ducks under a wild hook from Ognjen.
Kasongo takes a swing at Ognjen's ribcage but misses.
Ognjen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kasongo.
Kasongo misses the shot to the body.
Nice cross by Ognjen.
Ognjen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ognjen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ognjen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad Amsterdam in the buildup to the fight.
Kasongo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ognjen throws out a loose jab but Kasongo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kasongo looks to throw the jab but Ognjen is out of range.
Ognjen misses with a straight right. #T2#
Kasongo takes a swing at Ognjen's ribcage but misses.
Ognjen attempts a counter takedown but Kasongo avoids it well and moves away.
Ognjen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kasongo's head backwards.
Kasongo is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ognjen rather than just go for the knockout.
Ognjen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kasongo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ognjen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kasongo manages to avoid it.
Ognjen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kasongo throws out the jab.
Ognjen throws a lazy right hand but Kasongo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kasongo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kasongo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A lazy left from Ognjen finds it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kasongo throws a body shot but no joy.
Ognjen attempts a counter takedown but Kasongo avoids it well and moves away.
Ognjen lands a nice hook to Kasongo's body. Kasongo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nikolajs Ognjen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kasongo checks a leg kick.
A combination from Kasongo does no damage. #T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Kasongo. Ognjen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kasongo blocks a jab.
Ognjen lands with a straight right. Kasongo didn't see that one coming.
Ognjen scores with a nice strike.
Ognjen lands a lovely overhand right.
Ognjen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kasongo at a distance.
Ognjen loads up on a big right hand but Kasongo slips the punch.
Ognjen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kasongo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ognjen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ognjen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ognjen misses with a straight left. #T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Kasongo. Ognjen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ognjen slips under a jab from Kasongo.
Kasongo walks into a straight right hand from Ognjen.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ognjen swings for the body but Kasongo moves out of range.
Ognjen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ognjen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kasongo throws a body shot but no joy.
Kasongo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kasongo misses with a looping left.
Ognjen feinted with a counter takedown.
Nikolajs Ognjen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ognjen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2#
and Kasongo counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Ognjen!
You can see the frustration on Ognjen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ognjen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kasongo on the ground.#SUB2#
Kasongo is trying to get an arm triangle but Ognjen is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolajs Ognjen dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Ognjen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kasongo manages to avoid it.
Kasongo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ognjen scores with a one two! Kasongo had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kasongo throws the left hand but Ognjen avoids the punch easily.
Kasongo misses with a two punch combination.
Ognjen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nice shot by Ognjen.
Ognjen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kasongo can do to turn this around?
Sloppy strikes from Ognjen. Those never looked like landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ognjen moves out of range as Kasongo strikes.
Ognjen loads up on a big right hand but Kasongo slips the punch.
Kasongo missing with a left hand there. Ognjen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ognjen misses with an uppercut
and Kasongo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T1#
Ognjen thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big left from Ognjen misses.
Ognjen jabs Kasongo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ognjen misses with a left hand
and Kasongo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ognjen thinking.
Ognjen misses with a looping right.
Ognjen throws a hook but Kasongo blocks it.
Ognjen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kasongo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ognjen is fending him off so far but Kasongo persists. Nope, Ognjen circles away and we're back to standing.
Ognjen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kasongo moves away.
Ognjen looks to land a left hand but Kasongo moved out of range nicely.
Kasongo scores with a shot to the body.
#T2#
Good shot there by Ognjen.
Ognjen misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Kasongo counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Ognjen!
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!
Kasongo has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Kasongo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ognjen blocking the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Kasongo is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Ognjen to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Ognjen shrugs it off.
Poor strikes thrown by Kasongo there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Kasongo looking to finish with strikes here!
#T3#
Kasongo throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Kasongo looking to control but Ognjen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kasongo throws some wild stikes that Ognjen manages to avoid easily.
#SUB2#
Ognjen has left one of his arms exposed and Kasongo doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Ognjen screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Luis Kasongo!
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Event:
Helsinki Fight Night 1
Date: Apr 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Ragnarsson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kasongo's head backwards.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kasongo.
Nice takedown defense from Ragnarsson. No joy for Kasongo on that attempt.
Kasongo shoots in for a takedown but Ragnarsson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Halfdan Ragnarsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luis Kasongo.#CL2#
Kasongo clinches up with Ragnarsson and pushes him back against the ropes.
Kasongo fails to pull guard.
Ragnarsson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ragnarsson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kasongo is trying to stall.
Ragnarsson gets underhooks to prevent Kasongo's takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kasongo misses with a punch on the inside.
Ragnarsson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kasongo's defenses.
Ragnarsson lands an elbow inside that Kasongo shrugs off. #CUT#
It looks like Luis Kasongo has been cut.#T1#
Ragnarsson is pressed up against the ropes. Kasongo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ragnarsson down to the mat. Ragnarsson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ragnarsson drops Kasongo with a naaaaasty hook - Kasongo is in real trouble here! Ragnarsson dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Halfdan Ragnarsson!
Halfdan Ragnarsson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
helsinki Fighting League: 14
Date: Mar 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Kasongo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bentiels tries to clinch but Kasongo moves out of range.
Bentiels throws a series of punches but Kasongo avoids them all with ease.
Bentiels doesn't manage to clinch there - Kasongo circles away.
A head kick from Bentiels lands but Kasongo takes it in his stride.
Kasongo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bentiels tries to land a front kick but Kasongo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kasongo tried to score with a low kick but Bentiels checks it.
Bentiels moves in looking to clinch but Kasongo pushes him off.
Bentiels tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kasongo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bentiels definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Bentiels closes the distance and pushes Kasongo back into the cage.
Bentiels using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Bentiels with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #ROC#
Kasongo is rocked!
Bentiels with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kasongo is still on wobbly legs! Can Bentiels finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bentiels tries a knee to the head but Kasongo blocks it.
Bentiels creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Kasongo! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Bentiels.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jim Bentiels!
Jim Bentiels made sure to mention his sponsor, Machiavelli Boutique in his post fight interview.
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Event:
helsinki Fighting League: 13
Date: Mar 12, 2016 |
#R1#
Kasongo dives in and grabs Solberg's left leg, looking for a takedown. Solberg pushes down on Kasongo's head and hops out.
Kasongo shoots and misses
and Solberg connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Some wild striking there from Kasongo.
Solberg throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kasongo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Solberg lands with a good body shot.
Solberg scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kasongo shoots in looking for a takedown. Solberg tries to sprawl out of it but Kasongo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Solberg manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Peter Solberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luis Kasongo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kasongo wants to clinch up but Solberg keeps it at a distance.
As Kasongo backs away, Solberg returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Solberg stalks Kasongo and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kasongo's face. Kasongo staggers backwards, shaken.
We've been hearing reports that Solberg has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#T1#
Kasongo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Solberg was well out of range. Poor timing from Kasongo.
Solberg is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kasongo tries for a takedown but Solberg circles away easily
and Solberg counters with a nice leg kick.
Kasongo moves forwards but Solberg connects with a nice, crisp jab.#ROC#
Kasongo is rocked!
Kasongo on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kasongo tries for a takedown but Solberg circles away easily
and Solberg counters with a low kick, right behind Kasongo 's knee.
Luis Kasongo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice body punch from Solberg.
Kasongo on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kasongo 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.
Kasongo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kasongo shoots and misses
and Solberg counters with a low kick, right behind Kasongo 's knee.
Kasongo looks winded!
Solberg cracks a nice hook into Kasongo's ribs.#T2#
Solberg throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice jab there from Solberg.
Kasongo is still on wobbly legs! Can Solberg finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kasongo drops his hands momentarily. Solberg doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Kasongo staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Kasongo doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Peter Solberg!
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