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Event:
DFC 31
Date: Jan 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Batista has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Out counters by moving into the clinch. #TD2#
Out has hold of one of Batista's legs. Batista is fighting the takedown attempt but Out gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Out chips away with some ground and pound.
Out landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB#
Batista is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Out is aware though and is defending well.
Batista being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Out lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Out is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB#
Batista working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Out has passed into half guard!
Batista is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Out scores with a couple of nice shots.#T1#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Batista has hold of Out's hands but Out slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Out has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at CT + BJJ & Wrestling sparring gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Batista gets full guard.
Out with a nice head shot there.
Out content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB#
Out got a little sloppy there for a moment and Batista has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Out has managed to get both his arms back between Batista's legs - danger averted.
Out is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Out content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Out stays in close to Batista's body and controls the position.
Out lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
Batista escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Out gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Out cracks Batista with a solid left hand.#T2#
Batista has momentary wrist control but Out slips an elbow through the middle.
Out slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Out lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Out looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Batista on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
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. Out connects with a nice short shot to Batista's temple.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Out is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Out is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Batista on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Out slips a nice elbow through Batista's hands, connecting with Batista's forehead.
Out landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB#
Batista looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3##SUB#
Batista actively working from the bottom here.
Ground and pound from Out.
Out controlling the pace. #SUB#
Batista actively working from the bottom here.
Batista taking some punishment here, with Out in his half guard.
Out is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ground and pound from Out.
Out working Batista over with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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. Out connects with a nice short shot to Batista's temple.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Out lands a nice short elbow.#T4#
Out looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Batista with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Batista on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #ROC2#
Batista is rocked!
Out lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Batista! More strikes land and this one is all over! Out jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Down Out!
An out of breath and clearly excited Down Out thanked FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
DFC 27
Date: Dec 03, 2016 |
#R1#
A shot to the body from Rowling misses #TD2#
and Out counters with a takedown into side control.
Out works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Rowling takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Out lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Out working the ground and pound.
Out in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Out scoring with punches and elbows. #ROC2#
Rowling is rocked!
Out remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Out scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Rowling to see if he's OK.
Oh Rowling is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Out taking a breather here.
Rowling seems to have got his legs back now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Out lands some shots froms side control.
Out landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Out in side control lands a decent elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rowling on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The crowd goes nuts as Out knocks Rowling out cold with a massive hammerfist! Out Jumps to his feet and climbs on top of the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Down Out!
Down Out managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!), into his post fight interview.
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Event:
DFC 23
Date: Oct 29, 2016 |
#R1#
Rautio misses with a lunging right hand
#TD#
and Out counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Out.
Out trying to control the position from guard on top but Rautio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Out stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rautio swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Out landing with the ground and pound.
Rautio wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Out missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Out throwing strikes but missing.
Out trying to control but Rautio is working from the bottom. #T1#
Out is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Rautio tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rautio keeping moving, preventing Out from controlling successfully.
We've been hearing good reports from Out's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Out loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Out working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Out chips away with some ground and pound.
Out preventing the sweep.
Out loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rautio keeping moving, preventing Out from controlling successfully. #T2#
Out trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Rautio keeping moving, preventing Out from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Risto Rautio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rautio scores with a jab. Out acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Out takes a kick to the side of the head.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Rautio throws an off balance right hand
#TD#
and Out counters with a single leg into guard. Rautio didn't expect that.
Out throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rautio works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rautio avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T3#
Rautio preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Out throws a big right hand that misses.
Out throwing strikes from guard but Rautio blocks nicely.
Rautio lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Rautio preventing the sweep.
Out has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Rautio controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Out is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rautio must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T4#
Rautio stopping the sweep attempt from Out.
Out not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Out looking for a sweep. Not yet Out, not yet.
Rautio content to stall in guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Out is trying to control the position but Rautio postures up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Down Out dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Rautio throws the left hand but Out avoids the punch easily.
Out steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rautio.
Rautio swings for the body but Out moves out of range.
A big right from Rautio misses.
Rautio misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Rautio misses.
Rautio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Out moves away.
Rautio has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Rautio scores with a nice strike.#CUT2#
It looks like Down Out has been cut.#T1#
Out moves out of range as Rautio strikes.
Out tries to counter with a takedown but Rautio is quick to defend against it.
Out tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rautio swivels and escapes.
Rautio smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Out keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Out is looking to counter the offense by Rautio and move into the clinch.
Out wants to clinch but Rautio slips to the side
and Rautio counters with a straight right hand.
Rautio throws a shot from downtown. Out moves away and avoids it.#TD#
Out gets a takedown into half guard.#T2#
Rautio avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Out.
Down Out overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Out is looking to stall here but Rautio recovers full guard.
Out connects with a couple of short punches.
Rautio working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Out.
Out throwing strikes from guard but Rautio blocks nicely.
Out throwing strikes but missing. #T3#
Out throws a big right hand that misses.
Out throws a big right hand that misses.
Out seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Out working some strikes from top position.
Out postures up in Rautio's guard and throws a big left but Rautio blocks it.
Out with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rautio looking to hit a scissor sweep but Out is one step ahead there. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Out scoring with punches to the head and body.
Out postures up in Rautio's guard and throws a big left but Rautio blocks it.
Rautio manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Out manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Rautio won't allow Out to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Out has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Rautio stays in close to Out's body and controls the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Risto Rautio showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Down Out's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Out doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rautio waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Out.
Rautio swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rautio misses with a hook. Out ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rautio throws a sloppy head kick and Out moves out of range easily.
Rautio lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Out at a distance.
#T1##TD#
Out decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Out keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Rautio is looking for a sweep. Out is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rautio controlling the position well.
Out drops an elbow to the side of Rautio's head.
Out trying to control the action but Rautio is working from the bottom.
Rautio wants to control but Out is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2#
Out sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rautio defending well though.
Out seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rautio does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rautio keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Out.
Out is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Out throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Rautio to regain full guard.
Out throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Out throws a big right hand that misses.
Out throwing strikes but missing.
Out throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T3#
Rautio keeping moving, preventing Out from controlling successfully.
Out wants to pass the guard but Rautio is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Out steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rautio.
Rautio jabs at Out's body.
Out takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Out with a poor takedown
and Rautio counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Good exchange - Rautio coming out on top.#T4#
Out staying out of range there.
Out shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rautio defends it nicely.
Out blocks a head kick by Rautio.
Down Out has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rautio.
And that's the end of the fight!
Risto Rautio comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rautio 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight for Risto Rautio!
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight for Risto Rautio!
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight for Risto Rautio!
Risto Rautio wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
DFC 20: Unleashed
Date: Oct 01, 2016 |
#R1#
Peterson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Out counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Out winds up and cracks Peterson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Out drops an elbow to the side of Peterson's head.
Out looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Out throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Out looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Out thows a huge punch but Peterson dodges it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Out landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nice strikes from Out there. #ROC#
Peterson is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Out unloads with some huge strikes here! Peterson is out! Out wins by brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Down Out!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Down Out waved his t-shirt featuring FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!)'s logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
NIGHT OF CHAMPS
Date: Aug 28, 2016 |
#R1#
Out moves out of range as Adams strikes.
Out tries to counter with a clinch but Adams shakes him off and moves away.
Adams takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CUT#
It looks like Down Out has been cut.
Adams throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD2#
and Out counters with a takedown into side control. #ES#
Adams explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Out ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Out's coach down at CT + BJJ & Wrestling sparring gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Out's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Adams scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adams tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD2#
and Out counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Adams is controlling Out's posture.#T1#
Adams is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at True North Fight Team that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Adams continues to stall.
Out throwing strikes from guard but Adams blocks nicely.
Out in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Adams utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Adams has control of Out's left arm, preventing Out from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
More hug and hope from Adams.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL#
Adams moves into the clinch.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Adams tries to throw a body punch but Out avoids it by throwing Adams back against the cage.
Out wants to take the fight to the mat but Adams manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Out drops down looking for an ankle pick but Adams pulls his leg out and moves away.
Out takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A jab from Adams does it's job there.
Adams bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Out looks for a takedown but Adams sprawls well.
James Adams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Down Out.#T3#
Adams paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Out takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Adams looks to land a left hand but Out moved out of range nicely.
Out gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Adams throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Out closes this distance looking for a takedown but Adams circles away.
Adams scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T4#
Adams tests Out's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Adams lands a head shot.#ROC#
Out is rocked!
Out takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Out looks winded!
Adams punishes Out's body with a nice straight punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adams cracks Out with a hook to the temple - Out is on wobbly legs here! Adams swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Out falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Adams wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). James Adams!
James Adams retains his light heavyweight title!
James Adams took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Voodoo Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
DFC 14: Koreshkov vs. Carter
Date: Jul 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Batista fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD2#
Batista scores with a takedown into Out's guard.
Batista looking to pass the guard.
Out is controlling Batista's posture.
We've been hearing good reports from Out's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Batista stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Out swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Out is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batista won't allow Out to sweep him here. #T1#
Out manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Batista manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Out lands a couple of elbows.
Out stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Batista swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Batista is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Out with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Batista looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Out passes into half guard.
Out lands with a punch from half guard.
Batista trying to control but Out postures up.
Out scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Out looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T2#
Out looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Batista with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Out is thwarting Batista's attempts to control the position.
Out landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Out lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Batista is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Out pulls his head out easily.
Out perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Out looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Out winds up and cracks Batista with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ground and pound from Out.
Out slows the pace down in half guard.
Batista gets back to full guard.
#T3##SUB2#
Out avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Out with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Out's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Out makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Batista keeping full guard, as Out tries to pass.
Out works over Batista with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
Batista had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Out defends it easily.
Out lands a couple of elbows.
Batista has momentary wrist control but Out slips an elbow through the middle.#T4#
Out landing some decent shots from guard.
Out makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Out is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Out avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Batista has his foot on Out's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Out works his way back into a safe position though.
Out landing with the ground and pound.
Out postures up and lands a big shot to Batista's brow.
Out distracts Batista with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
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!
Batista has momentary wrist control but Out slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Batista is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Batista is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Out rolls with it to try and escape but Batista cranks on the arm and Out is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dave Batista!
After the fight, Dave Batista 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:
DFC Showtime 5
Date: Jul 08, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Out closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Waqa cracks Out with a nice body shot.#TD#
Out gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Out takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB2#
Waqa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Out pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Waqa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Out pulls his head out easily.
Waqa is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Out scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB2#
Waqa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Out working over Waqa with some ground and pound. Waqa looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Waqa felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Out lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Waqa trying to control here.
#T1#
Out stalling.
Out drops an elbow to the side of Waqa's head.
Waqa is trying to maintain the position but Out is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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. Out connects with a nice short shot to Waqa's temple.
Out lands strikes from half guard.
Out slips a nice elbow through Waqa's hands, connecting with Waqa's forehead.#ROC#
Waqa is rocked!
Out working Waqa over with strikes.
Waqa is still in real trouble! Can Out finish him?
Out lands a big elbow - Waqa is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Down Out!
Down Out gave a mention to FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
DFC Showtime 3
Date: Jun 18, 2016 |
#R1#
A low kick from Filakis misses #TD#
and Out counters with a shoot takedown. Filakis fights it but they end up in guard.
Out lands a couple of digs.
Filakis wants to stand but Out is controlling the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Out's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Out looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Filakis wants to stand up but Out is controlling him.
Filakis looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Out trying to control the position from guard on top but Filakis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Filakis is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Out dives into side control.
Filakis takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
#T1#
Out lands a big left to the face of Filakis, bouncing his head like a basketball. Another shot from Out and another - Filakis is out! Out stands up and salutes his fans, who are going crazy in the stands.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Down Out!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Down Out made sure he mentioned FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!), along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
Helsinki Fighting League: 20
Date: Jun 04, 2016 |
#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD#
and Out counters with a nice double leg into side control. Rodriguez won't be happy with that.
Rodriguez takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Out lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Rodriguez down.
Out cracks Rodriguez with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Rodriguez sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Out takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Out slips a nice elbow through Rodriguez's hands, connecting with Rodriguez's forehead.#SUB2#
Rodriguez actively working from the bottom here.
Nice strikes from Out there.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Rodriguez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rodriguez has hold of Out's hands but Out slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T1#
Out slows the pace down in half guard.
Out looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rodriguez with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Rodriguez is looking to improve his position.
Rodriguez taking some punishment here, with Out in his half guard.
Out seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rodriguez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rodriguez is trying to maintain the position but Out is very close to passing his half guard.
Out scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Rodriguez taking some punishment here, with Out in his half guard.
Rodriguez taking some punishment here, with Out in his half guard.
Out lands with a punch from half guard. #T2#
Out 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.
Out perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Out is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Out is nestled in close to Rodriguez, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Out trying to control from half guard but Rodriguez is working away.
Out takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB2#
Rodriguez looking for submissions off his back.
Rodriguez has hold of Out's hands but Out slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Rodriguez has hold of Out's hands but Out slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Out keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Rodriguez wants to improve his position but Out is controlling well.
#T3#
Out seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Rodriguez wants to get back to full guard.
Out is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Out is trying to control. Rodriguez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Out scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Out is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Rodriguez wants to get back to full guard.
Out is thwarting Rodriguez's attempts to control the position.
Out looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rodriguez with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB2#
Rodriguez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
Rodriguez on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Rodriguez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Out pulls his head out easily.
Rodriguez is trying to maintain the position but Out is very close to passing his half guard.
Out looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rodriguez with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB2#
Rodriguez actively working from the bottom here.
Out working over Rodriguez with some ground and pound. Rodriguez looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Rodriguez is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Out scores with a couple of nice shots.
Out seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Rodriguez taking some punishment here, with Out in his half guard.
Out lands strikes from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Down Out dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Rodriguez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Out sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rodriguez somewhat.
Rodriguez shoots in for a takedown but Out shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD#
Out changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rodriguez looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
You can see the frustration on Rodriguez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Out landing strikes.
Out is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rodriguez can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Rodriguez tries to bench press Out off him but Out keeps the position.
Rodriguez is working to avoid the ground and pound but Out connects with a decent elbow.
Rodriguez takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Out lands a decent elbow from side control. #ROC#
Rodriguez is rocked!
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T1#
Rodriguez being controlled for a moment.
Rodriguez is still in real trouble! Can Out finish him?
Out trying to control the position but Rodriguez is working away.
Rodriguez seems to have recovered his senses.
Out looks up at the clock and then as Rodriguez takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Out smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Rodriguez gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Rodriguez moves into full guard.
Rodriguez keeping moving, preventing Out from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Rodriguez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Out wants to control from the top but Rodriguez keeps moving. #T2#
Out distracts Rodriguez with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Out controls from within his opponent's guard.
Rodriguez keeping full guard, as Out tries to pass. #SUB2#
Rodriguez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rodriguez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Out is one step ahead there. #T3#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Out's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Out landing with the ground and pound.
Out scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Out has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Out stands up over Rodriguez, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2#
Out avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Out connects with a couple of short punches.
Out pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rodriguez is keeping the position for now.
Out is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Rodriguez is looking for a triangle but Out pushes his legs off easily.
#T4##SUB2#
Rodriguez working for a triangle but Out defends it easily.
Out is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Out looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Out is working Rodriguez over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Out's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Out works over Rodriguez with some ground and pound from guard.
Out landing with the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Out works over Rodriguez with some ground and pound from guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Out lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rodriguez keeping moving, preventing Out from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Down Out dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Rodriguez shoots in but Out avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pedro Rodriguez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rodriguez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Out swivels and escapes.
Rodriguez darts in looking for a takedown but Out gets double underhooks and turns Rodriguez into the ropes.
Out feinted with a counter takedown.
Down Out has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pedro Rodriguez.
Rodriguez shoots and misses #TD#
and Out counters with a shoot takedown. Rodriguez fights it but they end up in guard.
Out makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Out chips away with some ground and pound.
Out working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Out controls from within his opponent's guard.
Rodriguez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Out lands a couple of elbows.#T1#
Out seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB2#
Out got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rodriguez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Out has managed to get both his arms back between Rodriguez's legs - danger averted.
Out lands a couple of digs.
Out connects with a couple of short punches.
Out is in close to Rodriguez's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Out stands up over Rodriguez, holding on to his feet. Out throws the legs to one side and dives in with a huge shot that lands flush on the chin! Rodriguez is out cold! Out lands a couple more shots and the ref tackles him out of the way! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Down Out!
Down Out really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Helsinki Fighting League: 17
Date: May 15, 2016 |
#R1#
Ognjen throws a lazy right hand but Out sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ognjen sets himself, and Out steps forward looking for the clinch! Ognjen avoids it this time.
Ognjen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Out sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ognjen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Out.
Out drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ognjen defends it well.
Ognjen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at MMA tranning center /w 160nutrition in the buildup to the fight.
Nikolajs Ognjen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Out takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ognjen misses with a low kick.
A swing and a miss from Ognjen.
Out changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ognjen throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Out counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Out not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Out distracts Ognjen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Out has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Out throws a big right hand that misses.
Out scoring with punches to the head and body.
Out looking to sit in guard and control but Ognjen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Out is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ognjen being controlled here momentarily.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Out can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ognjen stopping the sweep attempt from Out.#T2#
Out is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Out wants to sweep here but Ognjen controlling him for the moment.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Out has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Ognjen has passed into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Out tries to bench press Ognjen off him but Ognjen keeps the position. #T3#
Ognjen wants to stand but Out has his arm trapped.
Out tries to improve position but can't. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ognjen swings widly with a right hand
#TD2#
and Out counters with a shoot takedown. Ognjen fights it but they end up in guard.
Out lands a couple of elbows.
Out lands a couple of elbows.
Out with a nice head shot there.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Out's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ognjen is breathing heavily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Out with a flurry of punches that miss.
Out throwing strikes but missing.
Out chips away with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Down Out dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Out slips a jab from Ognjen.
Out is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Ognjen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Out tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Out displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ognjen throws out the jab.
Out with the counter takedown but Ognjen avoids it easily.
Out takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ognjen tests Out's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ognjen looks to score with a jab to the body but Out is just out of range.
Out feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ognjen misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Out counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Out wants to control from the top but Ognjen keeps moving.
Out lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Out looking to sit in guard and control but Ognjen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Out looking for a sweep. Not yet Out, not yet.
Out thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Out tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Out pulls Ognjen in close to his closed guard and prevents Ognjen from doing any damage or advancing position.#T2#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Out looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Out is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Out throwing strikes but missing. #T3#
Out trying to control the position from guard on top but Ognjen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Out throws a big right hand that misses.
Out looking to pass the guard.
Ognjen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Out content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ognjen keeping moving, preventing Out from controlling successfully.
Out with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Out postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Out has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Out throws a big right hand that misses.
Out lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Out works over Ognjen with some ground and pound from guard.#ROC2#
Ognjen is rocked!
Out stands up over Ognjen, holding on to his feet. Out throws the legs to one side and dives in with a huge shot that lands flush on the chin! Ognjen is out cold! Out lands a couple more shots and the ref tackles him out of the way! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Down Out!
Down Out made sure to mention his sponsor, FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!) in his post fight interview.
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