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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 61
Date: Sep 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Ramsey stuns Bitchping with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bitchping looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A head kick misses from Ramsey.
Kenny Ramsey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ramsey misses with a straight right.
Bitchping swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bitchping misses with a wild body shot.
Ramsey displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Nice shot lands for Bitchping.
Bitchping thuds his shin into the meat of Ramsey's side.
Bitchping bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ramsey's head.
Ramsey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bitchping.
Bitchping throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ramsey counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ramsey fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ramsey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bitchping moves away.
Bitchping wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ramsey just misses with a punch to the body.
Ramsey's coach down at CT + BJJ & Wrestling sparring gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Ramsey's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Bitchping checks the leg kick.
Ramsey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ramsey swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bitchping counters with a three punch combo that has Ramsey backing up. Ramsey nods at Bitchping to acknowledge the strikes.#T1#
Ramsey scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bitchping punishes Ramsey's body with a nice straight punch.#CL#
Bitchping closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ramsey scores with a shot to the side of Bitchping's head.
Ramsey taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Bitchping drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ramsey gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ramsey prevents the takedown attempt.
Ramsey misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bitchping tries for a takedown but Ramsey manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mitchell Bitchping. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch on the inside from Ramsey fails to land. #T2#
Bitchping has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ramsey is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Ramsey breaks from the clinch.
Ramsey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ramsey is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bitchping rather than just go for the knockout.
Bitchping tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ramsey sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bitchping somewhat.
Bitchping tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ramsey was well out of range. Poor timing from Bitchping.
A jab from Ramsey does it's job there.
Ramsey jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ramsey bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bitchping's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bitchping misses with a straight left.
Ramsey thuds his right hand into Bitchping's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ramsey's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bitchping under the eye.#T3#
Bitchping rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ramsey counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ramsey jabs at Bitchping's body.
Ramsey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ramsey throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bitchping stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ramsey throws a right and a left that Bitchping avoids nicely.
Bitchping throwing a counter right hand but Ramsey manages to avoid it.#CL#
Bitchping rushes Ramsey and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bitchping blocks an uppercut.
Ramsey is looking to break free of the clinch but Bitchping has double underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bitchping.
Bitchping is working for takedown but Ramsey is calmly controlling the position for now.
A short right from Ramsey.
Ramsey misses with some punches.
Ramsey swings wildly with an uppercut but Bitchping uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4##TD#
Ramsey is fighting off a takedown attempt but Bitchping is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Ramsey to the mat. Ramsey regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#ES2#
Ramsey has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Bitchping off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
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!
Ramsey misses with the body kick
and Bitchping counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bitchping throws out a leg kick but Ramsey moves out of range and Bitchping only half commits.
Ramsey chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bitchping can pounce on him.
Bitchping swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ramsey counters with a nice uppercut.
Ramsey keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bitchping.
A little jabbing left from Ramsey on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A shot to the body from Ramsey misses
and Bitchping counters with a nice body shot.
Bitchping throws a hook but Ramsey blocks it.
Ramsey thinks about the counter body kick.
Bitchping throws a body punch but Ramsey moves out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bitchping, right into the meat.
Ramsey connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenny Ramsey dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Ramsey ducks under a wild hook from Bitchping.
Ramsey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bitchping wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ramsey avoids a kick to the body.
Ramsey now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A swing and a miss from Ramsey.
Bitchping swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice shot lands for Ramsey.
Bitchping throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ramsey misses with a head kick.
Bitchping misses with a wild body shot.
Ramsey slips a straight right by Bitchping.
Ramsey doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bitchping misses the body punch
enabling Ramsey to counter with a crisp jab.
Ramsey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bitchping was well out of range. Poor timing from Ramsey.
Bitchping throws an off balance right hand
and Ramsey counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bitchping.#T1#
Bitchping thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ramsey throws a leg kick but Bitchping sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bitchping was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bitchping chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ramsey. Bitchping does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kenny Ramsey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ramsey uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bitchping.
Bitchping dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ramsey. That did some damage!
Bitchping takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A jab from Bitchping misses.
Ramsey does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A head kick misses from Bitchping.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Bitchping.
Ramsey misses the body punch
and Bitchping counters with a stiff right hand.
Ramsey lands a jab.#T2#
Bitchping misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ramsey! But no joy.
Some wild striking there from Bitchping.
Ramsey misses with a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ramsey swats away the attempt to clinch by Bitchping.
Ramsey lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bitchping's corner calls for a 1-2. Bitchping obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Bitchping.
Bitchping will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A countering left hand to the body from Ramsey misses.
Ramsey steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bitchping.
Bitchping throws a right hand that Ramsey ducks under and follows up with a left that Ramsey also avoids with ease.#T3#
Ramsey misses with an uppercut.
Ramsey gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bitchping throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice shot lands for Ramsey.
Bitchping scores with a jab to the body.
Ramsey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ramsey getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ramsey moves away from the strike by Bitchping.
Bitchping misses with a right hand
and Ramsey counters with a straight right hand.
Bitchping takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ramsey darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bitchping connects with a single shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bitchping slips under a jab from Ramsey.#T4#
Ramsey misses with a two punch combination.
Bitchping rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ramsey moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ramsey. Bitchping does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bitchping walks into a left hand.
A swing and a miss from Bitchping.
Bitchping misses with a combination
and Ramsey cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bitchping closes the distance but Ramsey moves to the side
and Ramsey counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ramsey's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Ramsey duly obliges.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Ramsey throws a leg kick which misses Bitchping's front leg but catches the back leg as Bitchping tries to avoid it.
Bitchping throws an overhand right that lands on Ramsey's shoulder, as Ramsey tries to avoid the shot.
Ramsey throws a good cross that connects.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kenny Ramsey will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Ramsey checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bitchping dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ramsey. That did some damage!
Ramsey moves out of range of the body kick from Bitchping.
Bitchping takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ramsey slips a jab from Bitchping.
Ramsey fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bitchping looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ramsey bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ramsey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bitchping moves away.
It looked like Bitchping wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ramsey uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bitchping.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bitchping is looking to chop away at Ramsey's legs.
A nice side step and Ramsey releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Good standup being displayed there by Ramsey as he connects with a hook.
Ramsey scores with a shot to the body.
Bitchping takes one to the chin there.
Ramsey misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Bitchping keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bitchping throwing a counter right hand but Ramsey manages to avoid it.
Bitchping moves out of range of the body kick from Ramsey.
Bitchping throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bitchping misses with a hook
and Ramsey counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bitchping lands with a shot to the body.
Ramsey waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bitchping.
Bitchping is looking to counter punch.
Bitchping misses with a hook. Ramsey ducked under it nicely.
Ramsey throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bitchping throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bitchping throws a head kick that misses.
Ramsey lands with a cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ramsey. Bitchping does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ramsey has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bitchping fails in his attempt to clinch. #T2#
Bitchping swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bitchping misses with an uppercut
and Ramsey counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ramsey throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bitchping cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bitchping attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bitchping looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bitchping takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ramsey lands a jab to Bitchping's midsection.
A big right from Ramsey misses.
A little feinted left hand from Bitchping on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bitchping uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ramsey.
Bitchping throws a leg kick which misses Ramsey's front leg but catches the back leg as Ramsey tries to avoid it.
Bitchping connects with a right hand. Ramsey shakes it off.
Ramsey scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bitchping throws a hook to the side of Ramsey's head but Ramsey sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bitchping looks to land a left hand but Ramsey moved out of range nicely.#T3#
A slow jab from Ramsey misses its intended target.
Bitchping fires out a quick counter leg kick but Ramsey just manages to avoid it.#CL#
Bitchping gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short left from Ramsey.
Bitchping is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ramsey gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kenny Ramsey is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bitchping is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ramsey pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ramsey throws a head punch that misses.
Bitchping has Ramsey pressed against the cage, preventing Ramsey from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A nice left hand lands by Ramsey.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bitchping. #T4#
Ramsey lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bitchping changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ramsey fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mitchell Bitchping. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bitchping misses the shot to the body.
Bitchping moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Bitchping looks to land a combination but Ramsey avoids it well.
Ramsey counters with a body kick.
Ramsey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bitchping manages to avoid it.
Ramsey throws a solid leg kick but Bitchping takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ramsey.
Bitchping misses with a hook
and Ramsey cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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!
Ramsey throws a good cross that connects.
Mitchell Bitchping has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kenny Ramsey seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ramsey looks to score with a jab to the body but Bitchping is just out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kenny Ramsey comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ramsey has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenny Ramsey!
Kenny Ramsey gave a mention to FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
Mitchell Bitchping was interviewed post fight and said 'It's a shame. I thought I had a good strategy going in but he's a truly excellent fighter man '.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 54
Date: Aug 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Nice uppercut there from Bitchping.#CUT#
It looks like Cole Ohmsford has been cut.
Bitchping connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ohmsford momentarily.
Decent striking displayed by Bitchping there.#ROC#
Ohmsford is rocked!
Ohmsford takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Bitchping connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ohmsford is still on wobbly legs! Can Bitchping finish him?
Bitchping lands an uppercut, right on the button! Ohmsford tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mitchell Bitchping!
In his post fight interview, Mitchell Bitchping gave a big smile as he said 'I will defend this belt with honour. I will take on all comers and serve this org like a boss '.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 50
Date: Jul 24, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Mamchenko is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bitchping's half guard.#SUB2#
Mamchenko is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Mamchenko is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mamchenko is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Mamchenko is working for a submission of some sort.
#T1#
Bitchping is trying to maintain the position but Mamchenko is very close to passing his half guard.
Mamchenko sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Mamchenko throwing shots but Bitchping is blocking nicely.
Mamchenko stalling. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Let's hope that Mamchenko has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Bitchping is trying to maintain the position but Mamchenko is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Mamchenko is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bitchping blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mamchenko.
Bitchping on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bitchping tries to get out of the position.#T3##SUB2#
Mamchenko seems to be working for a kimura but Bitchping defends the submission attempt.
Bitchping definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mamchenko sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Mamchenko is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Mamchenko has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Bitchping defend it? Mamchenko steps over the head and cranks it - Bitchping is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Mamchenko!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Evgenii Mamchenko! Evgenii Mamchenko retains his middleweight title!
Evgenii Mamchenko decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
Mitchell Bitchping was interviewed post fight and said 'It's a shame. I thought I had a good strategy going in but he's a truly excellent fighter man '.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 46
Date: Jul 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Bitchping throws a sloppy head kick and Martin moves out of range easily.
We've been told by Bitchping's head coaches at The Good the Bad and The Ugly that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Martin tries a head kick but it misses.
Bitchping throws a body punch but Martin moves out of range.
Martin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bitchping is fending him off so far but Martin persists. Nope, Bitchping circles away and we're back to standing.
Bitchping defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Martin.
Martin misses with a body shot
and Bitchping counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Martin closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bitchping counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Martin tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Martin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martin shoots in for a takedown but Bitchping shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bitchping was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Mitchell Bitchping has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darren Martin.
Whack! Bitchping lands a heavy head kick that drops Martin. The ref tackles Bitchping to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Martin was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Mitchell Bitchping!
An intense looking Mitchell Bitchping took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Everyone knows who I wanna fight next after that performance. Kalle, come out from under that rock my friend '.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 42
Date: Jun 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Dillashaw walks into a straight right hand from Bitchping.
Bitchping throws a leg kick #TD#
and Dillashaw counters with a shoot takedown. Bitchping fights it but they end up in guard.
Bitchping is trying to keep Dillashaw in close.
Dillashaw is fighting to break Bitchping's control of his arms but Bitchping is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Bitchping avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dillashaw looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dillashaw throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dillashaw controlling from the top position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dillashaw accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Dillashaw working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Dillashaw thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dillashaw trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dillashaw trying to control but Bitchping is working from the bottom.
Dillashaw in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dillashaw trying to control but Bitchping is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bitchping lands with a slapping head kick.
Mitchell Bitchping is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Bitchping ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bitchping works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dillashaw misses with a straight right.
Bitchping scores with a leg kick.
Bitchping goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#TD#
Dillashaw fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bitchping sprawls well initially but Dillashaw persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dillashaw is looking to stall here but Bitchping recovers full guard.
Bitchping wants to control but Dillashaw passes easily into half guard.
Dillashaw not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T3#
Dillashaw working the head and body with strikes.
Bitchping is controlling Dillashaw's trapped leg to prevent Dillashaw from advancing to side control.
Bitchping looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dillashaw is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Dillashaw stalling.
Dillashaw missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Dillashaw is working for a kimura but Bitchping is defending it quite comfortably.
Bitchping trying to control from the bottom.
#T4#
Bitchping desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Bitchping on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bitchping keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dillashaw sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bitchping defending well though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dillashaw working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Ground and pound from Dillashaw. #SUB#
Dillashaw is trying to work for a kimura but Bitchping is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
tj Dillashaw 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#
A cross from Bitchping lands.
Dillashaw ducks right into an uppercut from Bitchping.
Bitchping turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dillashaw on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bitchping misses with the combination.
Dillashaw appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bitchping throws a nice inside leg kick. #T1#
Good exchange - Bitchping coming out on top.
Bitchping scores with a decent looking hook.
Bitchping paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A punch lands to the side of Dillashaw 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bitchping throws a right hand that Dillashaw ducks under and follows up with a left that Dillashaw also avoids with ease.
Bitchping is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
An inside leg kick from Bitchping misses.
Bitchping lands with a kick to the temple. Dillashaw shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A lazy left from Bitchping finds it's target.
Dillashaw walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Bitchping. Dillashaw does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bitchping throws a series of punches but Dillashaw moves out of range.
Bitchping lands with a good body shot.
A head kick misses from Bitchping.
Bitchping feints and then cracks Dillashaw's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dillashaw down.
Dillashaw walks into a left hand.
Dillashaw ducks right into an uppercut from Bitchping.
Bitchping misses with a series of wild punches.
Dillashaw appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T3#
Bitchping lands a jab.
tj Dillashaw is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bitchping throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dillashaw.
Bitchping fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dillashaw on the side of the head.
Bitchping tries a head kick but it misses.
Bitchping throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Dillashaw is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bitchping sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Good standup being displayed there by Bitchping as he connects with a hook.
Bitchping misses with a combination
#TD#
and Dillashaw counters with a shoot takedown. Bitchping fights it but they end up in guard. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dillashaw in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dillashaw is looking to work some ground and pound but Bitchping has wrist control.
Bitchping is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bitchping keeping moving, preventing Dillashaw from controlling successfully.
Dillashaw postures up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bitchping can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dillashaw is looking to work some ground and pound but Bitchping has wrist control.
Dillashaw stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bitchping swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Dillashaw is working Bitchping over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mitchell Bitchping showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Dillashaw's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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#
A left lands for Bitchping.
Bitchping tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dillashaw feinted with a counter takedown.
Bitchping cracks Dillashaw with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dillashaw on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dillashaw takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dillashaw tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bitchping sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dillashaw somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bitchping connects with a crisp jab. #T1#
Bitchping with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bitchping lands a jab to Dillashaw's midsection.
Dillashaw doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bitchping counters with a nice body shot.
Bitchping has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bitchping throws a head kick that misses.
Bitchping scores with a jab. Dillashaw acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bitchping scores with a head kick.
Dillashaw fails with the takedown
and Bitchping counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC2#
Dillashaw is rocked!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for tj Dillashaw. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Bitchping throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Dillashaw counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dillashaw throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bitchping is trying to keep Dillashaw in close.
Bitchping is adopting a defensive guard.
tj Dillashaw overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dillashaw wants to control from the top but Bitchping keeps moving.
Dillashaw in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3##SUB#
Dillashaw drops back looking for a leg! Bitchping is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bitchping manages to kick Dillashaw off! Dillashaw jumps back into Bitchping's guard.
Bitchping trying to keep a closed guard but Dillashaw is proving a slippery customer.
Dillashaw is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bitchping preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dillashaw is in close to Bitchping's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dillashaw trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Dillashaw drops back looking for a leg! Bitchping is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bitchping manages to kick Dillashaw off! Dillashaw jumps back into Bitchping's guard.
Dillashaw trying to control the position from guard on top but Bitchping is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dillashaw tries to free his leg and advance position but Bitchping is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Dillashaw darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Bitchping trying to control but Dillashaw postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mitchell Bitchping comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bitchping has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mitchell Bitchping!
An intense looking Mitchell Bitchping took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I was probably gonna retire if I lost this fight, but I'm back now, I'm the first one to beat TJ Dillashaw, now my revenge tour begins, Kalle Kulervo, I want that rematch buddy!'.
tj Dillashaw was interviewed post fight and said 'i am always here to finish, but even roger Gracie failed'.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 39
Date: Jun 05, 2016 |
#R1#
Bitchping bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bitchping has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hunt.
Bitchping darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bitchping swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hunt counters with a body kick that stops Bitchping in his tracks momentarily.
Hunt scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bitchping looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hunt bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Bitchping is breathing heavily.
Jab from Hunt.
Bitchping takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hunt moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hunt cracks Bitchping with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bitchping has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Hunt fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Bitchping to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Bitchping looks to clinch but Hunt throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Bitchping taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Pave Hunt!
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 33
Date: Apr 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Hairston fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bitchping moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Will Hairston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bitchping lands with an uppercut that bounces Hairston off the cage and back into range.
Hairston throws a series of punches but Bitchping avoids them all with ease.
Hairston's coach down at Helsinki Fight Club was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Hairston's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Bitchping showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hairston.
Hairston takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bitchping looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hairston.
Hairston looks to throw the jab but Bitchping is out of range.
Bitchping throws a sloppy head kick and Hairston moves out of range easily.
Bitchping thuds his right hand into Hairston's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
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!
Hairston rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bitchping counters with a two punch combo.
A telegraphed right hand from Hairston misses the target.
Bitchping showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hairston.
It looked like Bitchping was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hairston swings widly with a right hand
and Bitchping cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Bitchping scores with a nice strike.
Bitchping lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#ROC#
Hairston is rocked!
Bitchping's corner calls for a 1-2. Bitchping obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hairston is still on wobbly legs! Can Bitchping finish him?
Hairston misses with a left hand
and Bitchping counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mitchell Bitchping!
Post fight, Mitchell Bitchping took to the microphone: 'Thank you MMA Helsinki! This is a great win for me, all respect to Kalle Kulervo; I want the toughest fight possible next up, Kenny Ramsey, Hillevi Javri, bring it on!'.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 29
Date: Apr 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Kullervo is looking to clinch but Bitchping is avoiding it.
Bitchping throws a body kick that misses.
Bitchping ducks under a wild hook from Kullervo.
Kullervo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bitchping has time to react.#CL2#
Kullervo forces Bitchping back against the cage and clinches.
Kullervo prevents a takedown attempt there.
We've been informed that Kullervo has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Kullervo trying to stall but Bitchping improves his position.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kullervo seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Kullervo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kullervo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Kullervo trying to land knees to the body.
Bitchping blocks an elbow strike.
Bitchping blocking some punches.
Kullervo landing knees to the body.
Kullervo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bitchping has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kullervo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kullervo lands a shot to the body.
Bitchping is breathing heavily.
Kullervo cracks Bitchping with a nice body shot.
Kullervo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kullervo content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kullervo utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kullervo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bitchping backwards. #T2#
Kullervo is stalling here.
Kullervo tries to land knees in the clinch but Bitchping avoids the damage to the body.
Kullervo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
We've been hearing reports that Bitchping has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Still in the clinch, Kullervo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kullervo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bitchping has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kullervo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mitchell Bitchping. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kullervo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bitchping avoids it.
Kullervo gets through Bitchping's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kullervo pushes Bitchping back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Kullervo as the two fighters clinch.
Bitchping wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kullervo has him pressed against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T3#
Kullervo has Bitchping pushed against the cage.
Kullervo pushes Bitchping back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bitchping blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kullervo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bitchping backwards.
Kullervo tries a body shot but Bitchping blocks it.
The referee calls for Kullervo to work.
Kullervo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kullervo pressing his opponent against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kullervo. #T4#
Kullervo wants to stall.
Kullervo misses with a punch on the inside.
Bitchping being controlled against the cage.
Bitchping's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Kullervo fails to land.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee calls for Kullervo to work.
Bitchping managing to block the knees to the body from Kullervo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kalle Kullervo dominated that round.
That's time! Bitchping's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Kullervo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bitchping.
Bitchping avoids the body shot from Kullervo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kullervo. Bitchping does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bitchping throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kullervo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bitchping throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kullervo checks the leg kick.
Kullervo let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kullervo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bitchping throws a chopping leg kick but Kullervo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bitchping misses with a shot to the body
letting Kullervo counter with a right hand.
Some wild striking there from Bitchping.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bitchping avoids the body shot from Kullervo.
Kullervo blocks a low kick nicely.
Bitchping scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bitchping dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Bitchping misses with a hook.
Bitchping shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kullervo eats them both and turns towards Bitchping to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Kullervo misses with a hook
enabling Bitchping to counter with a crisp jab.
Bitchping takes a kick to the side of the head.
Bitchping misses with a low kick.
Bitchping with a nice cross.
Kullervo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bitchping.
Both fighters circling a little - Kullervo finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Bitchping uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kullervo.
Kullervo scores with a hook to the body. Bitchping takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bitchping's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kullervo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bitchping scrambles back to his feet.
Kullervo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bitchping uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kullervo.
An inside leg kick from Bitchping misses.
Bitchping looks to throw the jab but Kullervo is out of range. #T2#
Bitchping takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Bitchping looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kullervo connects with a jab.
Kullervo throws a body punch but Bitchping moves out of range.
As Kullervo looks to move away, Bitchping throws a big counter combo but Kullervo just gets out of the way.
Bitchping pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kullervo is out of range and Bitchping settles back down.
Bitchping throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A swing and a miss from Bitchping.
Bitchping takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kullervo. Bitchping does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kullervo jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kullervo blocks a leg kick.
Kullervo now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kullervo looks to land a right hand but Bitchping moved out of range.
Kullervo throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bitchping counters with a left and a right that stings Kullervo. #T3#
Kullervo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kalle Kullervo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A big left from Bitchping misses.
Kullervo throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bitchping's head.#CUT2#
It looks like Mitchell Bitchping has been cut.
Bitchping takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bitchping is looking to chop away at Kullervo's legs.
Kullervo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kullervo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kullervo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bitchping swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kullervo slips under a jab.
Bitchping on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kullervo tries to clinch up
and Bitchping connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Bitchping avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kullervo cracks a nice hook into Bitchping's ribs.
Kullervo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Good exchange - Kullervo coming out on top.
Kullervo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bitchping.
Kullervo scores with a nice body kick.
#CL2#
Kullervo has managed to clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kullervo.
Kullervo stalls.
Bitchping takes a shot to the head.
Kullervo tries to land a knee to the head but Bitchping blocks with his arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kalle Kullervo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mitchell Bitchping's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Bitchping misses with a double jab
and Kullervo counters with a left to the body.
A slow jab from Kullervo misses its intended target.
A leg kick checked by Kullervo.
Kullervo ducks under a wild hook from Bitchping.
Kullervo cracks Bitchping with a right hand to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kullervo. Bitchping does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bitchping scores with a shot to the body.
Bitchping throws a combination that misses
and Bitchping takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bitchping throws a chopping leg kick but Kullervo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bitchping looks to land a left hand but Kullervo moved out of range nicely.
Some wild striking there from Bitchping.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kullervo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bitchping swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T1#
Kullervo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
An inside leg kick from Bitchping misses. #CL2#
Bitchping gets tackled into the cage by Kullervo. Kullervo maintains the clinch.
Kullervo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kullervo can't find room to land a body shot as Bitchping controls the action.
Kullervo stalling against the cage.
Kullervo is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Bitchping is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kullervo stalling in the clinch.
#T2##BC#
Bitchping escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bitchping ducks right into an uppercut from Kullervo.
Kullervo staying out of range there.
Bitchping misses with a looping right.
Bitchping connects with a body shot.
Kullervo swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bitchping counters with a straight right hand.
Bitchping throws a solid leg kick but Kullervo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bitchping.
Bitchping cracks Kullervo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kullervo throws a jab but it's blocked by Bitchping.
Kullervo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bitchping.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kullervo lands a jab.
Kullervo looks to throw the jab but Bitchping is out of range.
Kalle Kullervo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kullervo throws a sloppy body shot
and Bitchping counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Kullervo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bitchping.
A counter left hand to the body from Bitchping misses its target.
Kullervo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bitchping throws out the jab.
Bitchping wants to land a leg kick but Kullervo is out of range.
It seemed like Kullervo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bitchping throws a right hand that Kullervo ducks under and follows up with a left that Kullervo also avoids with ease.
Bitchping scores with a nice strike.
Kullervo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kullervo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bitchping counters with a one-two to the body.
Kullervo digs a good body shot into Bitchping's ribs.
Kullervo checks a leg kick.
Kullervo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bitchping jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bitchping takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bitchping keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T4#
Bitchping throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kullervo just misses with a punch to the body.
Kullervo lands a glancing blow to the side of Bitchping's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kullervo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bitchping walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kullervo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kullervo! But no joy.
Kullervo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bitchping avoids the body shot from Kullervo.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kullervo.
Donk. Kullervo catches Bitchping right on the button with a cross.
Bitchping throws a body punch but Kullervo moves out of range.
Kullervo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bitchping.
Bitchping throws a jab but it's blocked by Kullervo.
Mitchell Bitchping has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bitchping misses with a two punch combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kalle Kullervo.
Well Kullervo has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 26:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 26:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kalle Kullervo!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 08, 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.
Diaz looks to score with a jab to the body but Bitchping is just out of range.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Diaz throws a jab when Bitchping was well out of range.#CL2#
Diaz takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Bitchping breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Diaz looks to land a left hand but Bitchping moved out of range nicely.
Bitchping was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bitchping staying out of range there.
Bitchping appears to be looking for a big counter.
Diaz fails with the takedown
and Bitchping counters with a one-two to the body. #T1#
Diaz shoots in but no luck this time.
Bitchping jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Diaz misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bitchping counters with a nice uppercut.
Bitchping displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Diaz.
Mitchell Bitchping has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nate Diaz.
Diaz throws a leg kick
and Bitchping counters with a nice body kick.
#T2#
Diaz tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Bitchping counters with a three punch combo that has Diaz backing up. Diaz nods at Bitchping to acknowledge the strikes.
Diaz misses with a wild combination.
Diaz jabs Bitchping right on the nose. Bitchping blinks but takes it well.#T3#
Diaz throws a body kick that misses.
Nate Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz looks to clinch
and Bitchping counters with a left and a right that stings Diaz. #CL2#
Diaz moves into the clinch.#BC#
Bitchping manages to break the clinch.
Diaz looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#T4#
Diaz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Diaz thows a leg kick but Bitchping checks it
and Bitchping counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Diaz falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bitchping counters with a solid body kick.
Diaz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Diaz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diaz misses with an uppercut
and Bitchping counters with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mitchell Bitchping dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Diaz clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Bitchping breaks the clinch.
Diaz throws a leg kick
and Bitchping counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Diaz misses with a shot to the body
and Bitchping counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Diaz throws a big shot that misses.
As Diaz looks to move away, Bitchping throws a big counter combo but Diaz just gets out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bitchping dodges the punch combination from Diaz.
#T1#
Diaz misses with a right hand
and Diaz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bitchping slaps away a takedown attempt from Diaz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Diaz throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Bitchping to counter with a crisp jab.
Diaz throws a looping overhand right but Bitchping ducks down to avoid it.
Bitchping is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diaz can do to turn this around?
Diaz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bitchping defends it nicely.#T2#
Diaz tries for a takedown but Bitchping circles away easily
and Bitchping counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mitchell Bitchping has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nate Diaz.
Diaz tries to clinch up
and Bitchping counters with a three punch combo that has Diaz backing up. Diaz nods at Bitchping to acknowledge the strikes.#T3#
Diaz throws an off balance right hand
and Bitchping counters with a one-two to the body.
Diaz is looking to score with low kicks.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Diaz.
Bitchping seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T4#
Bitchping avoids a punch combination nicely.
Diaz tries to clinch but Bitchping moves away
and Bitchping counters with a straight right hand.
Mitchell Bitchping is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Diaz misses with a two punch combination.
Bitchping is looking for a counter combo.
Diaz misses with a right hand
and Bitchping counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diaz wants to clinch
and Bitchping counters with a three punch combo that has Diaz backing up. Diaz nods at Bitchping to acknowledge the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mitchell Bitchping dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Diaz tries to clinch up
and Bitchping counters with a solid body kick. #TD2#
Bitchping gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bitchping knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Diaz on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bitchping keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully. #T1##SUB2#
Diaz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Diaz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Diaz wants to pass the guard but Bitchping is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bitchping wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SU2#
Diaz gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Diaz has his takedown stuffed
and Bitchping counters with a series of strikes. Diaz will be more careful next time no doubt. #T2#
Diaz throws out a loose jab but Bitchping uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diaz tries to clinch
and Bitchping counters with a three punch combo that has Diaz backing up. Diaz nods at Bitchping to acknowledge the strikes.
Diaz tries to clinch up
enabling Bitchping to counter with a crisp jab.
Diaz misses with a series of wild punches.
Bitchping appears to be looking for a big counter.#T3#
Diaz misses with the combination.
It looked like Bitchping was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Diaz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bitchping counters with a stiff right hand.
Diaz tries to clinch there but Bitchping circles away.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Diaz with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bitchping counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Diaz tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Bitchping counters with a one-two to the body.
Mitchell Bitchping is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diaz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bitchping tries to avoid it but Diaz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bitchping to the ground. Bitchping escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bitchping is looking to counter with a body kick.
Nate Diaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mitchell Bitchping has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nate Diaz.
Diaz thows a leg kick but Bitchping checks it
and Bitchping counters with a left and a right that stings Diaz.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mitchell Bitchping showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bitchping, 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mitchell Bitchping!
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