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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 23, 2018 |
#R1#
Taylor lands a body shot.
Takiama uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Taylor.
Taylor keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Taylor throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Takiama.
Taylor connects with a body shot.
Taylor missing with a left hand there. Takiama was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Takiama is looking for a counter combo.
Takiama has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Taylor finds it's way round the side to connect with Takiama's head.
Takiama takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Takiama on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jab, jab by Taylor - just one landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taylor connects with a right hand. Takiama shakes it off.
Takiama dodges the punch combination from Taylor.
Takiama takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Taylor connects with a single shot there.#ROC2#
Takiama is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Seto Takiama has been cut.#T1#
Taylor fakes the body blow, causing Takiama to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Takiama goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Glen Taylor!
A victorious Glen Taylor 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:
OFC 258: Price vs Pasha
Date: Feb 12, 2017 |
#R1#
Nevzlin looks to throw the jab but Takiama is out of range.
Takiama takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CUT2#
It looks like Seto Takiama has been cut.
Takiama drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nevzlin takes a swing at Takiama's ribcage but misses.
Takiama seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Nevzlin throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD#
and Takiama decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Nevzlin's guard.
Nevzlin wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Takiama drops back, looking for a kneebar! Nevzlin looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Nevzlin looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Nevzlin! #REVB#
Nevzlin is looking to take a break and control but Takiama is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nevzlin creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Takiama sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #T1#
Nevzlin landing strikes.
Takiama wants to control but Nevzlin postures up.
Takiama is working to avoid the ground and pound but Nevzlin connects with a decent elbow.
Nevzlin fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Check out the look on Nevzlin's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
#ROC2#
Takiama is rocked!
Nevzlin cracks Takiama with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Nevzlin immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Takiama is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Nevzlin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sergey Nevzlin!
Sergey Nevzlin very nearly forgot to thank Bullet Proof System amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Event:
Helsinki Fighting League: 47
Date: Jan 07, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Takiama looking to score a takedown here. Ortega is defending well but Takiama drives through and ends up in Ortega's guard.#SUB#
Ortega throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Ortega looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Takiama passes Ortega's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Takiama is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ortega is just riding it out for now. Takiama eventually gives up the hold.
Takiama is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ortega!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Takiama throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Ortega has his hands clasped together but Takiama breaks the hold and Ortega is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Takiama!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Seto Takiama!
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Event:
Helsinki Fighting League: 42
Date: Nov 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Merdaka throws a right hand that Takiama ducks under and follows up with a left that Takiama also avoids with ease.
Merdaka throws a right and a left that Takiama avoids nicely.
Takiama has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Takiama showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Merdaka.
Merdaka fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#TD2#
Takiama bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Merdaka pushes Takiama away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Takiama gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Takiama tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB2#
Takiama wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Merdaka, who protects the arm well.
Merdaka wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#SUB2#
Takiama is trying to get an arm triangle but Merdaka is defending well. #T1#
Merdaka is pushing Takiama's head away, looking to escape. Takiama manages to hold on to the position though.#SUB2#
Takiama working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Takiama tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Merdaka is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Takiama is controlling him well.#SUB2#
Takiama is working to tighten his grip on Merdaka's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Merdaka has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Takiama is really squeezing tight and eventually Merdaka passes out! Takiama breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Seto Takiama!
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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#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Takiama fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Larratt changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Takiama.
Takiama has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Takiama scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #T1##SUB#
Takiama is working for a submission of some sort.
Larratt won't allow Takiama to pass to mount.
Larratt really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Takiama. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Takiama seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Takiama is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Larratt still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Larratt has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Larratt trying to control the action but Takiama is working from the bottom.
Larratt with the ground and pound but Takiama regains half guard under the barage of strikes. #T2#
Larratt working the head and body with strikes.
Takiama regains full guard. Nicely done.
Larratt scoring with punches to the head and body.
Takiama being controlled here, momentarily.
Larratt preventing the sweep.
Takiama has momentary wrist control but Larratt slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB#
Larratt content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Takiama has locked up a guillotine! Takiama's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Larratt is holding on here and Takiama must be using up a lot of energy. Larratt has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Takiama gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Seto Takiama!
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Event:
Helsinki Fighting League: 28
Date: Aug 06, 2016 |
#R1#
Bolt throws an overhand right that lands on Takiama's shoulder, as Takiama tries to avoid the shot.
Bolt shoots in but Takiama avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bolt throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Takiama counters with a nice uppercut. #TD#
Takiama throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bolt tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Takiama is in Bolt's guard.
Takiama passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Bolt is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takiama has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Bolt is desperately trying to improve his position but Takiama has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB#
Takiama has hold of Bolt's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Bolt manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#SUB#
Takiama looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #T1#
Bolt is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bolt sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB2#
Bolt looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Takiama wants to work for an arm triangle but Bolt is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Bolt is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Takiama pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Takiama is trying to work for a kimura but Bolt is defending well.
Takiama moves nicely into side control. #SUB#
Takiama is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bolt knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Takiama is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bolt has escaped the position, nice work there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Bolt is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Takiama tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Takiama has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Bolt tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Takiama wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bolt sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Takiama seems to be working for a kimura but Bolt defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Bolt actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Takiama is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Takiama is trying to work for a kimura but Bolt is defending well.
#T3##SUB#
Takiama wants to work for an arm triangle but Bolt is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Takiama is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bolt is just riding it out for now. Takiama eventually gives up the hold.
Bolt gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Takiama 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. #SUB2#
Bolt is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Takiama pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bolt is keeping the position for now. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Bolt looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Bolt has his foot on Takiama's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Takiama works his way back into a safe position though.
Bolt looks winded!
Takiama tries to free his leg and advance position but Bolt is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Bolt throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Bolt is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Takiama drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Takiama jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Takiama thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Takiama drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Takiama jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Takiama wants to pass the guard but Bolt is keeping the position.
Takiama passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seto Takiama dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD#
Takiama scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB2#
Bolt looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Bolt is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Takiama pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Bolt looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Takiama is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Takiama is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bolt defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Takiama is trying to work for a kimura but Bolt is defending well.
Bolt is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1##SUB#
Takiama is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Bolt looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bolt is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Takiama is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bolt is just riding it out for now. Takiama eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Takiama is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bolt is just riding it out for now. Takiama eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Bolt looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Takiama is working for a submission of some sort.
Bolt makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bolt.#SUB2#
Takiama is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Bolt has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Takiama is looking to defend but Bolt has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Takiama! Bolt pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Takiama taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kell Bolt!
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Event:
Helsinki Fighting League: 22
Date: Jun 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Takiama throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hennessy's waist but Hennessy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Takiama off to one side.
Takiama seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#CL2#
Hennessy moves into the clinch successfully.
Hennessy landing knees to the body.
Hennessy landing knees to the body.
Takiama goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hennessy prevents it.
Takiama has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hennessy avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Seto Takiama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hennessy landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hennessy is struggling to control the position.
Hennessy lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#
It looks like Seto Takiama has been cut.
Hennessy lands an elbow just above Takiama 's eye.
Hennessy landing knees to the body.
#T1#
Takiama takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hennessy crunches a lovely knee into Takiama's ribcage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hennessy.
Hennessy gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hennessy utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Hennessy holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Takiama drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hennessy unloads a knee to the mid-section.#T2#
Takiama takes a knee to the side of the body.
Hennessy lands a knee to the body.
Hennessy avoiding damage.
Hennessy unloads a knee to the mid-section.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hennessy using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Takiama is breathing heavily.
Hennessy has Takiama pressed against the cage.
Hennessy crunches a lovely knee into Takiama's ribcage.
Takiama takes a knee to the side of the body.
Hennessy dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Hennessy lands an elbow just above Takiama 's eye. #T3#
Hennessy utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Hennessy using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hennessy obliges.
Hennessy landing knees to the body.
Hennessy will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Takiama up against the cage.
Takiama looking for a takedown.
Hennessy lands a knee to the body.
Hennessy landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
#T4#
Takiama takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#
Seto Takiama's cut is getting worse.
Knees in the clinch landing for Hennessy.
Hennessy lands a damaging elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice elbow from Hennessy.
Hennessy putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Takiama in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Hennessy lands an elbow inside.
Hennessy lands an elbow inside that Takiama shrugs off.
Hennessy lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#
Seto Takiama's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Hennessy creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Takiama's defenses.
Hennessy lands a nice elbow.
Hennessy lands an elbow that stopped Takiama in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#
Jeez, Seto Takiama's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Hennessy lands a nice elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Hennessy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Seto Takiama's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL2#
Hennessy has managed to clinch.
Takiama drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hennessy gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jack Hennessy seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Takiama takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hennessy slows down the pace here.
Takiama is trying to drag Hennessy to the mat but Hennessy just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hennessy holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Hennessy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Come on Hennessy - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Hennessy comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hennessy leaning his opponent against the cage.
Hennessy landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hennessy is pushing Takiama up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Knees in the clinch landing for Hennessy.
Hennessy lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Seto Takiama's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jack Hennessy!
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Event:
Helsinki Fighting League: 19
Date: May 28, 2016 |
#R1#
Takiama tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nosula sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Takiama somewhat.#CL2#
Nosula moves into the clinch successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Nosula has hold of one of Takiama's legs. Takiama is fighting the takedown attempt but Nosula gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Nosula scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Nosula is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Nosula makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T1#
Takiama is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nosula is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Takiama looking for a sweep. Not yet Takiama, not yet.
Takiama will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Takiama is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Takiama is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nosula defends well.
Nosula passes Takiama's right leg, so he's now in half 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.
Nosula controlling the action here.
Nosula landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Takiama gets full guard.
Nosula must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Nosula lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Nosula lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Nosula trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Nosula throws a sloppy strike and Takiama has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Nosula is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Takiama!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Seto Takiama!
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Event:
Helsinki Fighting League: 17
Date: May 15, 2016 |
#R1#
Takiama doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gustafson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gustafson lands a two punch combo.
#CUT#
It looks like Seto Takiama has been cut.
Takiama tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gustafson defends well and Takiama ends up having to push Gustafson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Gustafson.
As Gustafson backs off Takiama throws a huge counter combo but Gustafson manages to avoid it all.
Takiama slips a jab and a cross from Gustafson.
Takiama looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Takiama shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gustafson as he jumps to the side.
Olaf Gustafson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seto Takiama.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustafson dips to his left and cracks Takiama with an uppercut!
Gustafson takes a swing at Takiama's ribcage but misses.
Gustafson misses the jab.#T1#
Gustafson lands with a shot to the body.
Takiama has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Gustafson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Takiama stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Takiama misses with a takedown attempt - Gustafson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sloppy strikes from Gustafson. Those never looked like landing.
Gustafson misses with an uppercut. Takiama saw that one coming.
Gustafson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Takiama sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Takiama gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice defenses there by Takiama.
Takiama swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gustafson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T2#
Takiama defending well as Gustafson loads up on a big left hand.
Gustafson misses with an uppercut.
Takiama shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gustafson but Gustafson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gustafson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Horrible takedown attempt by Takiama or perhaps it was just good defense by Gustafson, which made it look bad.
Takiama slips under a jab from Gustafson.
Gustafson connects with the punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gustafson lands with an overhand left.
Gustafson drops Takiama with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Takiama! Gustafson dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Olaf Gustafson!
After the fight, Olaf Gustafson was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
Helsinki Fight Night 2
Date: Apr 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Takiama stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Takiama wants it to stay on the feet.#TD#
Takiama shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kozich napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Kozich can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Takiama wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kozich, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Takiama thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Takiama working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Takiama is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kozich knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T1##SUB#
Takiama wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kozich, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Takiama is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kozich knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Takiama tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Takiama thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T2##SUB#
Takiama tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Takiama is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kozich is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kozich prevents Takiama from improving position. #SUB#
Takiama has an Americana. Kozich didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Takiama is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Takiama hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Seto Takiama!
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Event:
Helsinki Fight Night 1
Date: Apr 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Stanfield throws a head kick that Takiama semi-blocks.
#CUT#
It looks like Seto Takiama has been cut.#TD2#
Takiama drives through with a takedown into Stanfield's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SU2#
Takiama decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Takiama looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Stanfield is fending him off so far but Takiama persists. Nope, Stanfield circles away and we're back to standing.
Some wild striking there from Stanfield.
Takiama now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Stanfield circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Takiama drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Stanfield follows Takiama to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marlo Stanfield!
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