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Event:
OFC 256: Parker vs Il Sung
Date: Feb 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Bjorkman jabs Sato right on the nose. Sato blinks but takes it well.
Sato throws a right hand that misses
and Sato takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sato on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bjorkman misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Sato wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sato walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bjorkman feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Satos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A telegraphed right hand from Bjorkman misses the target.
It looked like Sato wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bjorkman lands a glancing blow to the side of Sato's head.
Bjorkman misses with a wild body shot.
Bjorkman takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bjorkman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sato misses with a straight right.
Sato misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bjorkman.
#T1#
Bjorkman throws a shot from downtown. Sato moves away and avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Sato misses the target.
Sato bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Sato misses the target.
Sato cracks Bjorkman with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Bjorkman tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Sato pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Bjorkman is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryosuke Sato!
After the fight, Ryosuke Sato 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:
OFC 249: Wyatt vs Trail
Date: Jan 13, 2017 |
#R1#
Krynn rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bjorkman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A big left from Krynn misses.
Bjorkman tries to move into range but Krynn moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Krynn misses with a series of wild punches.
Krynn misses with a hook.
Krynn misses with a hook to the body
and Bjorkman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Krynn moves out of range as Bjorkman strikes.
Krynn slips under a jab from Bjorkman.
Krynn throws a leg kick
letting Bjorkman counter with a right hand.
Krynn swings and misses with a shot to the body#CL#
and Bjorkman moves into the clinch.#BC#
Bjorkman manages to break the clinch.
Krynn throws a hook to the side of Bjorkman's head but Bjorkman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Krynn throws a right hand that misses
and Krynn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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!
Krynn misses with a combination
and Bjorkman makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bjorkman tests Krynn's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
Bjorkman fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#ROC#
Krynn is rocked!
Krynn is holding his hands too far apart here. Bjorkman throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Krynn is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Erik Bjorkman!
Our winner, Erik Bjorkman, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 85
Date: Dec 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Gravano has his takedown stuffed
and Bjorkman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gravano shoots in for a takedown but Bjorkman shows good takedown defense.
Bjorkman lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#TD2#
Gravano shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Gravano connects with a nice short shot to Bjorkman's temple.
Gravano sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bjorkman defending well though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gravano is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Gravano is pressing down on Bjorkman's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bjorkman is holding on for now.
Gravano thows a huge punch but Bjorkman dodges it nicely.
#T1#
Gravano passes into side control, despite Bjorkman's attempt to control the position.
The strikes coming from Gravano are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Bjorkman struggling a bit here.
Gravano in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Gravano throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A lull in the action here.
Bjorkman knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gravano on the ground.
Bjorkman struggling a bit here.#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.
Gravano grinds an elbow into Bjorkman's temple.
Gravano sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Bjorkman is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Gravano in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Gravano scores with punches from side control.
Bjorkman on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bjorkman tries to get out of the position.
Gravano working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Gravano is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Bjorkman's shoulder. That is not cool. #T3#
Bjorkman taking a bit of punishment here - Gravano scoring with strikes.
Gravano in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The referee asks Gravano politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Gravano prefers to stall for the moment though.
Gravano has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gravano working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
#ROC2#
Bjorkman is rocked!
Gravano cracks Bjorkman with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Gravano immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Bjorkman is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Gravano!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sammy Gravano!
Our winner, Sammy Gravano, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 75
Date: Nov 15, 2016 |
#R1#
Gravano shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bjorkman as he avoids it easily.
Gravano takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bjorkman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gravano cracks Bjorkman with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bjorkman lands a head shot.
Gravano with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bjorkman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gravano takes one on the button.#KD#
Bjorkman cracks Gravano with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Gravano looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Bjorkman finish him?
#ROC#
Gravano is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Sammy Gravano has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bjorkman fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gravano is still on wobbly legs! Can Bjorkman finish him?
Gravano misses with a lunging right hand
and Bjorkman counters with a big right hand! Oh Gravano is in trouble here! Bjorkman follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Erik Bjorkman!
Erik Bjorkman thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Sammy Gravano was interviewed post fight and said 'Baldy prick'.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 67
Date: Oct 06, 2016 |
#R1#
Joukahainen ducks under a wild hook from Bjorkman.
Joukahainen avoids the body shot from Bjorkman.
Bjorkman takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CUT#
It looks like Jorma Joukahainen has been cut.
Bjorkman throws a lazy right hand but Joukahainen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Joukahainen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Joukahainen misses with a left hand
and Bjorkman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Joukahainen throws an ugly left hook that misses
#CL#
and Bjorkman holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Bjorkman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Joukahainens head.
Joukahainen is looking to break free of the clinch but Bjorkman has double underhooks.
Bjorkman content to slow the pace in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bjorkman content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bjorkman - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Bjorkman for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Joukahainen is trying to pull guard but Bjorkman turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T1#
Bjorkman throws a head punch that misses.
Bjorkman stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Bjorkman lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC#
Bjorkman breaks from the clinch.
Bjorkman is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Joukahainen moves out of range of the strikes.
Joukahainen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bjorkman takes a swing at Joukahainen's ribcage but misses.
Joukahainen misses the shot to the body.
Bjorkman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Joukahainen.
Bjorkman takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Joukahainen misses with a series of wild punches.
#T2#
Bjorkman misses with a right hand
and Joukahainen counters with a stiff right hand.
Joukahainen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Joukahainen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A slow jab from Bjorkman misses its intended target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Joukahainen misses with a shot to the body
enabling Bjorkman to counter with a crisp jab.
Bjorkman throws an off balance right hand
and Joukahainen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Joukahainen misses with a body shot.
Bjorkman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Joukahainen.
Bjorkman looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Joukahainen throws a body shot but no joy.
Joukahainen lands a lovely overhand right.
Joukahainen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bjorkman doesn't seem bothered though. #T3#
Bjorkman takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bjorkman lands a nice shot that snaps Joukahainen's head back.
Joukahainen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bjorkman has time to react.
Bjorkman tries to clinch up.
Bjorkman misses with a straight right.
Joukahainen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Joukahainen throws a sloppy body shot
and Bjorkman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bjorkman is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Joukahainen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Joukahainen misses with a wild body shot.
Joukahainen throws a lazy right hand but Bjorkman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Joukahainen throws a hook but Bjorkman blocks it.
Joukahainen looks to land a combination but Bjorkman avoids it well. #T4#
Joukahainen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bjorkman.
Joukahainen scores with a jab to the body.
Bjorkman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Joukahainen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bjorkman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bjorkman throws a series of punches but Joukahainen moves out of range.
Bjorkman takes one to the chin there.
Good exchange - Bjorkman coming out on top.
Joukahainen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
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 Erik Bjorkman will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jorma Joukahainen's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Bjorkman lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Joukahainen lands with a shot to the body.
Bjorkman misses with an uppercut.
Joukahainen throws a hook but Bjorkman blocks it.
Joukahainen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bjorkman.
Bjorkman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice defenses there by Bjorkman.
Joukahainen thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joukahainen misses with a hook. Bjorkman ducked under it nicely.
Joukahainen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bjorkman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Joukahainen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bjorkman.
Bjorkman throws a lazy uppercut
and Joukahainen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T1#
Bjorkman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Joukahainen throws out a counter right but Bjorkman avoids it with no problem.
Bjorkman lands a lovely overhand right.
Joukahainen walks into a stiff left hand from Bjorkman.
Bjorkman lands a really nice looking cross but Joukahainen seems unphased.
Joukahainen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bjorkman jabs at Joukahainen's body.
Bjorkman takes a swing at Joukahainen's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Bjorkman has managed to clinch.
Joukahainen has had enough of the clinch but Bjorkman keeps him there for the moment.
Bjorkman is stalling here.
Joukahainen tries to stall but Bjorkman uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#T2#
Bjorkman is leaning against Joukahainen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Joukahainen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bjorkman has him pressed against the cage.
Nice body punch from Joukahainen.
Joukahainen is trying to break the clinch but Bjorkman has him pressed against the cage.
Bjorkman misses with a punch to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Bjorkman.
Joukahainen is trying to pull guard but Bjorkman has him pressed against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Joukahainen tries to pull guard but Bjorkman forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T3#
Bjorkman lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Joukahainen.
Bjorkman holding his opponent close, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bjorkman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Joukahainen has had enough of the clinch but Bjorkman keeps him there for the moment.
Bjorkman is working Joukahainen over against the cage.#BC2#
Joukahainen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bjorkman looks to land a combination. Joukahainen sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Joukahainen misses with a body shot.
Bjorkman misses with the combination.
Erik Bjorkman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Bjorkman looks to score with a jab to the body but Joukahainen is just out of range.
Bjorkman avoids the body shot from Joukahainen.
It looked like Bjorkman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Joukahainen lands a head shot.
Joukahainen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Joukahainen misses with a hook. Bjorkman ducked under it nicely.
Joukahainen misses with a wild body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bjorkman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Joukahainen.
Bjorkman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Joukahainen on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CUT#
That has opened up Jorma Joukahainen's cut even more.
Bjorkman connects with a body shot that sends Joukahainen's belly button to the back.#CL#
Bjorkman has managed to clinch.
Bjorkman tries to throw a body punch but Joukahainen avoids it by throwing Bjorkman back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erik Bjorkman dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jorma Joukahainen's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Joukahainen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bjorkman.
Bjorkman throws a jab but it's blocked by Joukahainen.
A nice side step and Joukahainen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bjorkman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Joukahainen jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL#
Bjorkman clinches up against the cage.
Bjorkman lands with a short shot to the head.
Bjorkman manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Bjorkman has a couple of punches blocked by Joukahainen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stalling in the clinch from Bjorkman.
Joukahainen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T1#
Joukahainen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bjorkman leaning against his opponent.
Joukahainen blocks a body shot from Bjorkman.
Bjorkman lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Bjorkman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bjorkman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bjorkman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Joukahainen.
Joukahainen lands a nice shot to the body.
Bjorkman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Joukahainen throws a lazy right hand but Bjorkman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big right from Joukahainen misses. #T2#
The fighters circling - Bjorkman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big right from Joukahainen misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Bjorkman misses the target.
The crowd cheers as Joukahainen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bjorkman doesn't seem phased though.
Bjorkman slips under a jab.
Joukahainen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bjorkman swings for the body but Joukahainen moves out of range.
Joukahainen throws a shot from downtown. Bjorkman moves away and avoids it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jab from Joukahainen.
Jab from Joukahainen.
Bjorkman moves in looking to clinch but Joukahainen pushes him off.
Joukahainen throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
Joukahainen takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL#
Bjorkman clinches with his opponent.
Bjorkman digs a right hand into Joukahainen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Joukahainen's gas tank.
Joukahainen is trying to break the clinch but Bjorkman has him pressed against the cage.
Bjorkman lands an uppercut.
Erik Bjorkman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#BC#
Bjorkman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bjorkman scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Joukahainen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bjorkman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Joukahainen just misses with a punch to the body.
Bjorkman tries to counter by clinching up but Joukahainen breaks away and moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Bjorkman.
Joukahainen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bjorkman.
Joukahainen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jorma Joukahainen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Joukahainen blocks a jab.
Joukahainen with a hook.
Joukahainen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Joukahainen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Joukahainen with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bjorkman counters with a straight right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Joukahainen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bjorkman thuds a left hand into Joukahainen's body.
Bjorkman lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Joukahainen swinging wildly here.
Bjorkman wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Bjorkman misses with an uppercut
letting Joukahainen counter with a right hand.
Joukahainen throws a looping overhand right but Bjorkman ducks down to avoid it.
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 Erik Bjorkman.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bjorkman, 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Erik Bjorkman!
A victorious Erik Bjorkman 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:
MMAHelsinki - 61
Date: Sep 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by OfCocoa or perhaps it was just good defense by Bjorkman, which made it look bad.
OfCocoa 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.
OfCocoa lands a head shot.
OfCocoa misses with a jab to the body
and Bjorkman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Pebbles OfCocoa has been cut.#KD#
Bjorkman lands a big right hand that sends OfCocoa crashing to the mat! Bjorkman stays standing though and waves OfCocoa back to his feet!#ROC#
OfCocoa is rocked!
OfCocoa misses with a jab to the body
and Bjorkman counters with a big right hand! Oh OfCocoa is in trouble here! Bjorkman follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Erik Bjorkman!
A victorious Erik Bjorkman 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:
MMAHelsinki - 52
Date: Aug 07, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Bjorkman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Delamitri, pushing him back against the cage.
Delamitri tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bjorkman prevents a takedown attempt there.
Delamitri has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bjorkman avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Erik Bjorkman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Delamitri.#BC#
Bjorkman manages to break the clinch.
Delamitri looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bjorkman misses with a hook
#TD2#
and Delamitri counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Delamitri chips away with some ground and pound.
Delamitri stands and throws Bjorkman's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Delamitri fails to land a wild elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Delamitri fails to land a wild elbow strike.
#SUB2#
Delamitri thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Check out the look on Delamitri's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB2#
Delamitri is working to tighten his grip on Bjorkman's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Bjorkman has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Delamitri is really squeezing tight and eventually Bjorkman passes out! Delamitri breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). David Delamitri!
Our winner, David Delamitri, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 43
Date: Jun 24, 2016 |
#R1#
A punch combination from OfCocoa misses.
OfCocoa jabs Bjorkman right on the nose. Bjorkman blinks but takes it well.
OfCocoa tries to clinch up
and Bjorkman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Pebbles OfCocoa has been cut.
OfCocoa misses with the combination.
A little feinted left hand from Bjorkman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
OfCocoa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bjorkman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice shot by Bjorkman.
No joy there for OfCocoa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bjorkman punishes OfCocoa's body with a nice straight punch.
Bjorkman looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
OfCocoa lands with a hook. Bjorkman tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bjorkman connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed OfCocoa momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right-left combo lands from OfCocoa.
Bjorkman connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T1#
OfCocoa tries to bum rush Bjorkman with a series of wild strikes but Bjorkman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bjorkman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
OfCocoa takes one on the button.
OfCocoa feints a jab promting Bjorkman to slip. OfCocoa then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bjorkman slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Bjorkman lands a head shot.
Bjorkman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
OfCocoa is looking for the big counter here.
OfCocoa is looking to clinch.
Bjorkman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bjorkman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but OfCocoa moves away.
OfCocoa misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bjorkman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A jab from Bjorkman finds it's way through OfCocoa's defenses. #ROC#
OfCocoa is rocked!
Donk. Bjorkman catches OfCocoa right on the button with a cross.
OfCocoa is still on wobbly legs! Can Bjorkman finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bjorkman throws an uppercut from hell that sends OfCocoa clean off his feet! He's out cold! Bjorkman stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Erik Bjorkman!
A relieved looking Erik Bjorkman 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:
MMAHelsinki - 34
Date: May 07, 2016 |
#R1#
Bjorkman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rabban looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bjorkman is fending him off so far but Rabban persists. Nope, Bjorkman circles away and we're back to standing.
Bjorkman keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rabban.
Erik Bjorkman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Glossu Rabban.
Rabban takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bjorkman throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD2#
and Rabban counters with a shoot takedown. Bjorkman fights it but they end up in guard.
Rabban throwing strikes from guard but Bjorkman blocks nicely. #T1##SUB2#
Rabban drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Rabban as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Bjorkman screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Rabban! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Glossu Rabban!
An out of breath Glossu Rabban 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:
MMAHelsinki - 30
Date: Apr 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Thackeray throws a jab when Bjorkman was well out of range.
Thackeray misses with a jab to the body
and Bjorkman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#
It looks like Baal Thackeray has been cut.
Bjorkman feints a jab promting Thackeray to slip. Bjorkman then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Thackeray slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Thackeray feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bjorkman's calf.
Thackeray has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Thackeray misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bjorkman lands with a hook. Thackeray tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Thackeray pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
No joy there for Bjorkman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Thackeray misses with a left hand
and Bjorkman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thackeray throws a lazy body kick
and Bjorkman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thackeray throws a lazy head kick
and Bjorkman counters with a stiff right hand.
Thackeray is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bjorkman.
Thackeray swings widly with a right hand
and Thackeray takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thackeray looks to land a combination but Bjorkman avoids it well.
Thackeray throws a head kick that misses
and Bjorkman counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Thackeray thinking.
Nice body punch from Bjorkman.
Bjorkman connects with the punch.#ROC#
Thackeray is rocked!
We've been told by Bjorkman's head coaches at The Fallen Warriors Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T1#
A head kick by Thackeray misses #CL#
and Bjorkman moves into the clinch.#BC#
Bjorkman breaks from the clinch.
Thackeray throws a right hand that misses
#CL#
and Bjorkman counters by moving into the clinch.
Bjorkman lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Thackeray.
Thackeray tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thackeray can't find room to land a body shot as Bjorkman controls the action.
Bjorkman prevents a body shot from Thackeray.
Bjorkman taking a breather.
Thackeray tries to break the clinch but Bjorkman is controlling the position. #BC#
Bjorkman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thackeray throws a jab when Bjorkman was well out of range.
Bjorkman jabs at Thackeray's body.
Bjorkman cracks a nice hook into Thackeray's ribs.
Thackeray looks winded!
Bjorkman lands a body shot.
A head kick by Thackeray misses
enabling Bjorkman to counter with a crisp jab.
Bjorkman lands a jab to the head.
#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bjorkman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Thackeray pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bjorkman with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bjorkman lands a nice looking body shot.
Bjorkman connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bjorkman lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Thackeray - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Bjorkman!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Erik Bjorkman!
A relieved looking Erik Bjorkman 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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