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Event:
IFC FIGHTS
Date: Apr 12, 2016 |
#R1#
Kulina takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kulina misses with a takedown
letting Mahti counter with a right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kulina. Mahti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mahti digs a good hook to Kulina's body.
#KD#
Oooooh!!! Mahti has knocked Kulina down with a huge combo! Mahti steps away and waves a wobbly Kulina back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Kulina is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Nate Kulina has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kulina gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mahti counters with a nice body shot.
Kulina is still on wobbly legs! Can Mahti finish him?
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Mahti! Kulina is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mahti Mahti!
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Event:
ISLAND FC 16
Date: Mar 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Kulina shoots in for a takedown but Cantrell shows good takedown defense.
As Kulina looks to move away, Cantrell throws a big counter combo but Kulina just gets out of the way.
Cantrell lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Cantrell.
Cantrell looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cantrell throws a head kick that Kulina semi-blocks.
Cantrell throws a predictable looking body shot
#CL2#
and Kulina counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC#
Cantrell breaks from the clinch.
Jerry Cantrell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cantrell shoots for a double leg takedown but Kulina sprawls well. He's pushed Cantrell's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cantrell throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL#
Cantrell has managed to clinch.
Cantrell content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kulina misses with a body punch.
#BC#
Cantrell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cantrell lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kulina circles away quickly and effectively.
Kulina unleashes a big counter combination but Cantrell bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T1#
Cantrell wants to clinch#TD2#
and Kulina counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Cantrell is looking to get back to is feet but Kulina passes into side control.
Kulina working the body and head with strikes.
Kulina is chipping away with strikes.
Kulina cracks Cantrell with a big right hand but Cantrell just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Kulina working away.
Cantrell is breathing heavily.
Cantrell takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Kulina landing strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kulina working the head and body with strikes.
Cantrell is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Cantrell is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cantrell takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
#ROC2#
Cantrell is rocked!
Kulina in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Oh Cantrell is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kulina lands an elbow.
Cantrell taking punishment in the form of punches.
Kulina lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Cantrell takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Kulina works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Kulina working the ground and pound.
Kulina working the ground and pound.
Cantrell on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Cantrell takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
#T3#
Cantrell taking a bit of punishment here - Kulina scoring with strikes.
Kulina scoring with punches and elbows.
Kulina working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Cantrell taking punishment in the form of punches.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cantrell takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Kulina trying to control the action but Cantrell is working from the bottom.
Kulina working the ground and pound from side control.
Kulina grinds an elbow into Cantrell's temple.
Cantrell seems to have got his legs back now.#T4#
Check out the look on Kulina's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Kulina lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Kulina in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Cantrell is trying to get back to half guard.
Kulina landing strikes.
Kulina cracks Cantrell with a big elbow.
Kulina working the head and body with strikes.
Cantrell misses with a strike from the bottom.
Cantrell tries to bench press Kulina off him but Kulina keeps the position.
Kulina working the head and body with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Kulina dominated that round.
That's time! Cantrell's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Kulina tries for a takedown but Cantrell sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Kulina has managed to clinch.
Kulina drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#BC#
Cantrell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cantrell misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cantrell changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Cantrell shoots in for a double leg but Kulina sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cantrell.
Kulina blocks the body kick.
And Kulina tries to counter it with a takedown but Cantrell pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kulina misses with a takedown attempt - Cantrell sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jerry Cantrell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nate Kulina.
Kulina looks for a takedown but Cantrell sprawls well.
Kulina shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cantrell but Cantrell pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T2#
Cantrell throws a nice head kick!
Cantrell tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kulina paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cantrell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Cantrell wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cantrell fails in his attempt to clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kulina is defended easily by Cantrell.
Cantrell darts in trying to clinch#TD2#
and Kulina decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Cantrell's guard.#T3#
Cantrell working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kulina looking to pass the guard.
Kulina scoring with punches to the head and body. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kulina working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kulina lands a couple of elbows.
Kulina works over Cantrell with some ground and pound from guard.
Kulina scoring with some ground and pound.
Nate Kulina has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kulina's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Cantrell has momentary wrist control but Kulina slips an elbow through the middle.
Kulina is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kulina chips away with some ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kulina is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kulina must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kulina stops Cantrell from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Nate Kulina will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Cantrell's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Kulina misses with a head kick.
Kulina shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cantrell but Cantrell pushes him off and we're back to square one.
No luck for Kulina with that takedown attempt.
Kulina avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It seemed like Kulina was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kulina dives in for a single leg takedown but Cantrell sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jerry Cantrell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nate Kulina.
Cantrell throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kulina takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cantrell scores with a decent looking hook.#T1#
Cantrell fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#CL#
Cantrell clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Cantrell pulls guard successfully.
Cantrell manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kulina manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Cantrell wants to stand and escape but instead Kulina has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Cantrell controls Kulina momentarily but Kulina frees himself.
Kulina with a nice head shot there.#T2#
Kulina connects with a couple of short punches.
Kulina chips away with some ground and pound.
Kulina is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Cantrell is looking to stand up but Kulina isn't so interested in that idea.
Kulina content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kulina landing some decent shots from guard.
Kulina landing with the ground and pound.
Kulina lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T3#
Kulina is working Cantrell over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Cantrell wants to improve his position but instead Kulina has moved into half guard.
Cantrell looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kulina is controlling the pace.
Cantrell flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Cantrell taking some punishment here, with Kulina in his half guard. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Cantrell wants to control but Kulina is keeping busy.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cantrell has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kulina.
Kulina shoots in for a takedown but Cantrell shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cantrell tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kulina manages to circle out of the way.
Cantrell swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kulina counters with a lovely shot to the body.#TD2#
Kulina changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Cantrell looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES#
Cantrell throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Jerry Cantrell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cantrell misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kulina drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cantrell defends it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jerry Cantrell.
I think Kulina 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:29
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nate Kulina!
Nate Kulina took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Kulina is trying hard to land a takedown here. Williams sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL2#
Williams clinches up with Kulina and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Williams gets control of Kulina's arms and successfully pulls guard. Williams will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Williams is trying to hold Kulina in close to prevent damage but Kulina has managed to pass into half guard.
Williams avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kulina.
Williams is controlling Kulina's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Kulina scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kulina throwing shots but Williams is blocking nicely. #ES2#
Williams kicks off Kulina and gets to his feet.
Williams tries to bum rush Kulina with a series of wild strikes but Kulina uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kulina throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #TD2#
Williams closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Williams is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T1#
Williams prevents Kulina from improving his position.
Kulina might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Williams is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Kulina not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Kulina escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Williams gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Williams 's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kulina utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kulina 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.
Kulina keeping full guard, as Williams tries to pass.
Williams sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Williams 's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Williams duly obliges.
Jayden Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3##TD2#
Williams fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kulina to the ground. Williams is now in Kulina's guard.
Williams 's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Kulina looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kulina is breathing heavily.
Kulina keeping moving, preventing Williams from controlling successfully. #SU2#
Williams stands up from Kulina's guard - Williams perhaps looking for a knockout.
Williams throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kulina thinks about countering with a body kick.
Williams blocks a head kick by Kulina.
#T4##CL2#
Williams moves into the clinch.
Williams tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kulina just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD2#
Williams gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Kulina regains guard.
#SUB#
Kulina is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Williams is aware though and is defending well.
Williams throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kulina works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Williams scoring with punches to the head and body.
Williams slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jayden Williams dominated that round.
That's time! Kulina's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD2#
Williams shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kulina is trying to defend but Williams finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Williams content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Williams lands a nice short elbow.#T1#
Kulina trying to control from the bottom.
Kulina taking some punishment here, with Williams in his half guard. #SUB2#
Williams is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Williams is looking for a kimura but Kulina is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Williams to get the leverage.
Williams wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Kulina uses the opportunity to regain full guard. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Williams content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SU2#
Williams decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #CL2#
Williams has closed the distance and engaged Kulina in a clinch.
Williams has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kulina is trying to maintain a safe position but Williams gets an underhook and turns Kulina into the cage.#BC2#
Williams 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kulina tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Williams defends well and Kulina ends up having to push Williams into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kulina is looking to clinch but Williams is avoiding it.
#T3##CL2#
Williams darts in and clinches Kulina up against the cage.
A knee to the head by Williams .
Williams lands an elbow just above Kulina 's eye.
Williams lands with a left to the head.
Williams tries to work over Kulina's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kulina gets through Williams 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#TD2#
Williams successfully pulls guard.
Williams controlling Kulina's posture.
Kulina loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T4#
Kulina postures up.
Jayden Williams has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kulina won't allow Williams to get back to his feet.
Williams is trying to keep Kulina in close.
Williams really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kulina. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Williams striking off his back but it's not causing Kulina any problems. #ES2#
Williams pushes Kulina off and scrambles back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kulina is looking to clinch.
Williams shoots for a takedown but Kulina saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Williams throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Williams tries a head kick but it misses.
Williams fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kulina seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jayden Williams showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Williams changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kulina tries to avoid it but Williams manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kulina to the ground. Kulina escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Williams shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kulina defends it nicely.
Kulina changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Williams tries to avoid it but Kulina manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Williams to the ground. Williams escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kulina shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Williams throws a counter combo.
Kulina slaps away a takedown attempt from Williams , before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nate Kulina has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jayden Williams .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kulina. #T1#
Williams swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kulina counters with a one-two to the body. #TD#
Kulina closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Williams did well to prevent Kulina getting side control.
Williams has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kulina is working away from the top position though.
Kulina thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Williams 's head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Williams is trying to get back to full guard.
Williams is controlling Kulina's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Kulina wants to control but Williams is keeping him busy.
Kulina not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T2#
Williams regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Kulina. #ES2#
Williams is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Kulina blocks a body shot from Williams .
Williams wants a takedown.
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!
Kulina is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #TD2#
Williams manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Williams can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kulina throws a big elbow that misses. #T3#
Williams pulls Kulina in to control the position. #SUB2#
Williams looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kulina throws a big right hand that misses. #SU#
Kulina gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Williams lands a high kick!
Williams throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kulina's waist but Kulina gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Williams off to one side.
Kulina takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#T4#
Williams fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kulina avoids it really well and circles away.
Kulina drops down looking for a counter takedown but Williams sprawls and moves away.
Williams slips a jab and a cross from Kulina.
#CL#
Kulina closes the distance and pushes Williams back into the cage.
Kulina is pressed up against the cage. Williams has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kulina down to the mat. Kulina avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #TD#
Kulina looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Williams !
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!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Williams dodges the ground and pound from Kulina.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Nate Kulina.
Well Williams 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jayden Williams !
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