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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Henry with a poor takedown
and Suomalainen counters with a series of strikes. Henry will be more careful next time no doubt.
Henry shoots in looking for a takedown. Suomalainen tries to sprawl out of it but Henry keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Suomalainen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Henry bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Suomalainen.#CL#
Henry pushes Suomalainen up against the cage in a clinch.
Henry tries a knee to the head but Suomalainen blocks it.
Suomalainen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Henry is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrew Henry . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Still in the clinch, Henry scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henry crunches a lovely knee into Suomalainen's ribcage.
Henry with a knee to the head.
Henry working Suomalainen over with knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Suomalainen throws a punch but it's blocked by Henry .
Henry is working for takedown but Suomalainen is calmly controlling the position for now.
Henry drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Henry is looking to take this one to the mat.#T1#
Suomalainen swings wildly with an uppercut but Henry uses good head movement to avoid it.
Henry is working for takedown but Suomalainen is calmly controlling the position for now.
Suomalainen throws a punch but it's blocked by Henry .
Henry tries to score a body lock takedown but Suomalainen shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Suomalainen managing to block the knees to the body from Henry .
A head punch blocked on the inside by Henry .
Suomalainen is pressed up against the cage. Henry has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Suomalainen down to the mat. Suomalainen avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A swing and a miss from Suomalainen.
Henry wants to clinch up but Suomalainen keeps it at a distance.
Henry tries to clinch up but Suomalainen circles away and keeps his distance.
Henry uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Suomalainen.
Henry feinted with a counter takedown.
Henry closes the distance and clinches up with Suomalainen, looking for a takedown. Henry pushes Suomalainen against the cage but Suomalainen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Henry keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Suomalainen.#CL#
Henry gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T2#
Henry using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Suomalainen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Henry tries to score a body lock takedown but Suomalainen shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Suomalainen prevents a takedown attempt there.
Suomalainen misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Suomalainen fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Suomalainen.
Suomalainen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Suomalainen misses with some punches.
Henry connects with a nasty looking knee right to Suomalainen's face.
Henry lands a shoulder strike.
Suomalainen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
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!
Suomalainen is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Suomalainen gets through Henry 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Henry .
Suomalainen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Henry lands an elbow just above Suomalainen 's eye.
Henry is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Suomalainen is defending well for now.
Suomalainen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Henry lands a good knee to the midsection. Suomalainen won't want to take too many of those.
Henry with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #T3#
Suomalainen throws a punch but it's blocked by Henry .
Henry missing with knees to the body.
Suomalainen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Henry changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Suomalainen fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Henry tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Suomalainen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Henry has his takedown stuffed
and Suomalainen counters with a series of strikes. Henry will be more careful next time no doubt.
Henry is breathing heavily.
Suomalainen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Henry shoots and misses
and Suomalainen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Henry is looking to clinch.
Jari Suomalainen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Suomalainen throws a nice looking combination but Henry bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Henry shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Suomalainen throws out a counter right but Henry avoids it with no problem.
Henry gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Henry walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T4##CL#
Henry has Suomalainen up against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Suomalainen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Suomalainen lands with a light punch inside.
Suomalainen scores with a shoulder strike.
Suomalainen misses with the head strike.
Henry throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Suomalainen blocks it with crossed arms.
Suomalainen takes a knee right on the jaw!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Henry .
Henry is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Suomalainen pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Henry missing with knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Suomalainen.
Henry with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Suomalainen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Suomalainen misses with some punches.
Suomalainen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Henry blocking some punches.
Henry has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Suomalainen avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Suomalainen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Henry drops down looking for an ankle pick but Suomalainen pulls his leg out and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jari Suomalainen 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#
Henry wants to clinch up but Suomalainen keeps it at a distance.
Henry looks for a takedown but Suomalainen sprawls well.
Henry tries to clinch up but Suomalainen circles away and keeps his distance.
Suomalainen is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Suomalainen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Suomalainen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Henry fails with a takedown attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Suomalainen misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab, jab by Suomalainen - just one landing.
Henry will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrew Henry . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Suomalainen throws a series of strikes that have Henry backpedaling.
Henry tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Suomalainen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Henry tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Suomalainen to counter with a crisp jab.
Andrew Henry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Henry closes this distance looking for a takedown but Suomalainen circles away.
Henry is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Henry wants to clinch
and Suomalainen counters with a left to the body.
Suomalainen punishes Henry 's body with a nice straight punch.
Henry doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Suomalainen counter with a right hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Henry tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Henry dives in for a single leg takedown but Suomalainen sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jari Suomalainen seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Henry walks into a jab.
Henry tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Suomalainen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Henry tries to clinch but Suomalainen moves away
and Suomalainen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Henry fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL#
Henry moves into range and clinches up with Suomalainen.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Henry blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Henry lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Suomalainen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Suomalainen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Henry .
Suomalainen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Suomalainen fails to land. #T3#
Suomalainen swings wildly with an uppercut but Henry uses good head movement to avoid it.
Suomalainen misses with some punches.
Nice elbow from Henry .
Henry throws a knee to the head but misses.
Henry lands a nice elbow.
Andrew Henry has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Henry is trying to drag Suomalainen to the mat but Suomalainen just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Henry tries to score a body lock takedown but Suomalainen shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Henry tries a knee to the head but Suomalainen blocks it.
Henry blocks an uppercut.
Suomalainen throws a punch but it's blocked by Henry .
Suomalainen misses with a punch on the inside.
#TD#
Henry has Suomalainen pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Henry pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Suomalainen tumbling to the mat - Henry dives into Suomalainen's guard.
Henry stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Suomalainen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Henry engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T4#
Henry seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Suomalainen for as long as he can get away with.
Henry has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Henry stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Suomalainen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jari Suomalainen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Henry shoots in looking for a takedown. Suomalainen tries to sprawl out of it but Henry keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Suomalainen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Suomalainen looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL#
Suomalainen gets tackled into the cage by Henry . Henry maintains the clinch.
Henry is trying to drag Suomalainen to the mat but Suomalainen just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Suomalainen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henry tries to land a knee to the head but Suomalainen blocks with his arms.
Henry blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Suomalainen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Henry wants to take the fight to the mat but Suomalainen manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrew Henry . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Henry lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Suomalainen backwards.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Henry wants a takedown.
Suomalainen throws a punch but it's blocked by Henry . #T1#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Suomalainen.
Henry is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Suomalainen gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Suomalainen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Suomalainen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Henry missing with knees to the body.
Henry tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Henry looking for a takedown.
A shot in the inside from Suomalainen. #ROC2#
Henry is rocked!
Henry blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Oh Henry is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Suomalainen misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Henry .
Suomalainen working aggressively here.
Suomalainen working aggressively here.
Henry seems to have got his legs back now.
Suomalainen throws a punch but it's blocked by Henry .
Henry is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Suomalainen pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Suomalainen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Suomalainen misses with some punches.
Suomalainen has a couple of punches blocked by Henry .
Henry has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Suomalainen is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Suomalainen lands a right hand.
Henry blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Suomalainen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Suomalainen lands a big right hand that drops Henry ! The killer instinct kicks in and Suomalainen finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Suomalainen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jari Suomalainen!
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Event:
GFC 36: Schulmann vs Waldo 2
Date: Sep 07, 2016 |
#R1#
Suomalainen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Suomalainen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Suomalainen wants it to stay on the feet.
Showtime fails with an attempt to clinch.
Showtime is trying hard to land a takedown here. Suomalainen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Some wild striking there from Showtime.
No luck for Showtime with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rick Showtime. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Showtime looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Suomalainen is fending him off so far but Showtime persists. Nope, Suomalainen circles away and we're back to standing.
Showtime wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Showtime misses with the combination.
Showtime shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Suomalainen sprawls well. Suomalainen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Showtime gets slowly back to his feet.
Suomalainen lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Jari Suomalainen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Showtime swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Suomalainen to counter with a crisp jab.
Suomalainen throws a big shot that misses.
Showtime misses with a series of wild punches.
Showtime shoots in but no luck this time.
Showtime avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Showtime doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Suomalainen counters with a nice uppercut.
Showtime tries to clinch up but Suomalainen circles away and keeps his distance.
Showtime shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Suomalainen as he avoids it easily.
Showtime is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Suomalainen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Showtime connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Suomalainen's hands.
Suomalainen missing with a left hand there. Showtime was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
Showtime scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Showtime fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Showtime throws a push kick but Suomalainen slaps the foot to one side.
Suomalainen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Showtime was well out of range. Poor timing from Suomalainen.
Showtime misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Showtime throws a left and a right that both miss
and Suomalainen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A combination from Showtime does no damage.
Showtime throws a body shot but no joy.
A left and a right from Showtime both land. Nice combination.
Showtime has a takedown stuffed.
Showtime is breathing heavily.
Showtime throws a left and a right that both miss
and Showtime takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Showtime shoots in and drives through. Suomalainen sprawls well.
Suomalainen is looking for the big counter here.
Suomalainen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T3#
Showtime misses with a wild combination.
Showtime throws a body punch but Suomalainen moves out of range.
Suomalainen throws a hook but Showtime blocks it.
Showtime misses with a wild combination.
Showtime misses with a jab to the body
and Suomalainen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Suomalainen throws the left hand but Showtime avoids the punch easily.
Showtime throws a combination that misses
and Showtime takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Showtime shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Suomalainen pinned against the cage. Suomalainen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Suomalainen unleashes a big counter combination but Showtime bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Suomalainen swinging wildly here.
Suomalainen takes a jab right on the kisser.
#T4#
Showtime throws a series of punches but Suomalainen avoids them all with ease.
Suomalainen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Showtime jabs Suomalainen right on the nose. Suomalainen blinks but takes it well.
Showtime throws a nice looking combination but Suomalainen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Despite the aggression on Suomalainen's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Showtime tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Showtime takes one to the side of the head.
Showtime misses with a jab, cross combination.
Showtime throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Suomalainen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Showtime with a body shot.
Showtime misses with a series of wild punches.
Showtime doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Showtime fails to land with a series of punches.
Showtime misses with a jab, cross combination.
Suomalainen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jari Suomalainen will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Suomalainen dips to his left and cracks Showtime with an uppercut!
Showtime throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Showtime misses the body punch
and Suomalainen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rick Showtime seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Showtime fails to land the takedown.
Showtime throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Showtime throws a big shot that misses.
Showtime pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Suomalainen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Showtime lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Suomalainen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Showtime looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Suomalainen is fending him off so far but Showtime persists. Nope, Suomalainen circles away and we're back to standing.
Rick Showtime is winning the standup battle so far.
Showtime misses with a hook.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Good shot there by Suomalainen.
Showtime looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Suomalainen might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Showtime misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T1#
A jab from Showtime misses.
Showtime misses with a jab, cross combination.
Suomalainen is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Showtime tries to bum rush Suomalainen with a series of wild strikes but Suomalainen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
No joy there for Showtime, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Suomalainen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Suomalainen throws a series of strikes that have Showtime backpedaling.
Suomalainen scores with a shot to the body.
Suomalainen throws a looping overhand right but Showtime ducks down to avoid it.
Showtime appears to be looking for a big counter.
Suomalainen lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Showtime throws a right and a left that Suomalainen avoids nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Showtime throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Suomalainen.
Suomalainen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Suomalainen misses the jab.
Sloppy strikes from Showtime. Those never looked like landing.
Showtime looks to land a combination but Suomalainen avoids it well. #T2#
Suomalainen slips under a jab from Showtime.
Suomalainen throws the left hand but Showtime avoids the punch easily.
Suomalainen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Showtime shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Suomalainen pinned against the cage. Suomalainen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rick Showtime. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Showtime throws a series of punches but Suomalainen moves out of range.
Suomalainen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Showtime sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Showtime gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Suomalainen.
Showtime uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Suomalainen.
It looked like Showtime was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Suomalainen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Showtime tries to clinch but Suomalainen is having none of it.
Showtime throws a poor cross that misses
and Suomalainen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Showtime lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Suomalainen circles away quickly and effectively.#T3#
Showtime moves out of range as Suomalainen strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Showtime on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Showtime takes a swing at Suomalainen's ribcage but misses.
Showtime has his takedown stuffed
and Suomalainen counters with a stiff right hand.
Showtime misses with a head kick.
Suomalainen unleashes a big counter combination but Showtime bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Suomalainen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Showtime sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Showtime misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Showtime throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Showtime takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice cross by Suomalainen.#ROC2#
Showtime is rocked!
Showtime walks straight into a right hand from Suomalainen - that's dropped him! Suomalainen jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Showtime from any more punishment! Showtime complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jari Suomalainen!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 01, 2016 |
#R1#
Pritchard throws a big shot that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pritchard. Suomalainen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Suomalainen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Pritchard misses with a wild combination.
Suomalainen is looking for the big counter here.
Pritchard connects with a nice looking jab.
Pritchard throws a leg kick
and Suomalainen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pritchard lands a nice hook to Suomalainen's body. Suomalainen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pritchard lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Pritchard finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Pritchard looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Suomalainen lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#T1#
Pritchard throws the left hand but Suomalainen avoids the punch easily.
Pritchard scores with a nice strike.
A slow jab from Pritchard misses its intended target.
Suomalainen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pritchard.
Suomalainen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pritchard stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Pritchard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Suomalainen is looking for the big counter here.
Suomalainen misses with a right hand
and Pritchard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC#
Suomalainen is rocked!
Pritchard measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Suomalainen! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Jimmy Pritchard!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 05, 2016 |
#R1#
Imum lands a head kick!
Sloppy strikes from Imum. Those never looked like landing.
Imum scores with a decent looking hook.
Suomalainen dodges the punch combination from Imum.
Suomalainen misses with a series of wild punches.
Suomalainen walks into a left hand.
Imum has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Imum darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Suomalainen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Imum sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Imum misses with a double jab
and Suomalainen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Suomalainen on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T1#
Imum misses with a two punch combination.
A nice inside leg kick there by Imum. That's going to slow Suomalainen down.
Imum lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Suomalainen circles away quickly and effectively.
Imum scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#ROC2#
Suomalainen is rocked!
and Imum counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Suomalainen! He's just covering up as Imum starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Max Imum!
A victorious Max Imum thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
GFC 22: Showdown
Date: Jul 27, 2016 |
#R1#
Suomalainen scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Left hook, right uppercut from Suomalainen.
Suomalainen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McAdams dives in for a single leg takedown but Suomalainen sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Suomalainen throws a looping overhand right but McAdams ducks down to avoid it.
McAdams tries for a takedown but Suomalainen circles away easily
enabling Suomalainen to counter with a crisp jab.
Suomalainen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McAdams on the side of the head.
McAdams moves out of range as Suomalainen strikes.
McAdams half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Good shot there by Suomalainen.#T1#
McAdams uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Suomalainen.
McAdams attempts a counter takedown but Suomalainen avoids it well and moves away.
McAdams misses with a takedown attempt
and Suomalainen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin McAdams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Suomalainen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McAdams feinted with a counter takedown.
Suomalainen misses with an uppercut. McAdams saw that one coming.
McAdams feinted with a counter takedown.
McAdams shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Suomalainen counters with a stiff right hand.
Suomalainen throws a shot from downtown. McAdams moves away and avoids it.
Suomalainen loads up on a big right hand but McAdams slips the punch.
Suomalainen thuds his right hand into McAdams's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T2#
McAdams throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Suomalainen's waist but Suomalainen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McAdams off to one side.
McAdams takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
McAdams takes one to the chin there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Suomalainen sizes up McAdams with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
McAdams defending well as Suomalainen loads up on a big left hand.
McAdams fails with a takedown attempt.
McAdams seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
McAdams closes this distance looking for a takedown but Suomalainen circles away.#T3#
Horrible takedown attempt by McAdams or perhaps it was just good defense by Suomalainen, which made it look bad.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Suomalainen! But no joy.
McAdams shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Suomalainen to counter with a crisp jab.
McAdams ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Suomalainen cracks McAdams with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Suomalainen.
McAdams fails with the takedown.#T4#
McAdams's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Suomalainen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McAdams scrambles back to his feet.
Suomalainen connects with the punch.
Suomalainen throws the left hand but McAdams avoids the punch easily.
Suomalainen might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Suomalainen lands with a right hand.
McAdams tries for a takedown but Suomalainen circles away easily
and Suomalainen counters with a stiff right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Suomalainen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McAdams.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jari Suomalainen dominated that round.
That's time! McAdams's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
McAdams tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Suomalainen defends well and McAdams ends up having to push Suomalainen into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
McAdams misses with a takedown
and Suomalainen counters with a nice uppercut.
McAdams fails with the takedown
and Suomalainen counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin McAdams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McAdams shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Suomalainen defends it nicely.
Despite the aggression on Suomalainen's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Suomalainen does it's job there.
Jari Suomalainen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
A combination from Suomalainen does no damage.
McAdams shoots in for a takedown but Suomalainen shows good takedown defense.
Suomalainen throws the left hand but McAdams avoids the punch easily.
McAdams is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McAdams uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Suomalainen.
We've been informed that Suomalainen has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
McAdams ducks under a wild hook from Suomalainen.
Suomalainen stuffs the takedown.#T2#
McAdams fails with a takedown attempt.
McAdams shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Suomalainen counter with a right hand.
McAdams goes for a double leg but Suomalainen avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Suomalainen continues to drive forward.
McAdams misses with a takedown
and Suomalainen counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
McAdams has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Suomalainen finds it's way round the side to connect with McAdams's head.
McAdams misses with a takedown
and Suomalainen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Suomalainen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
McAdams fails with the takedown
and Suomalainen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Suomalainen throws a one two combo.
Suomalainen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McAdams darts in looking for a takedown but Suomalainen gets double underhooks and turns McAdams into the cage. #T4#
McAdams gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Suomalainen counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Suomalainen throws a series of punches but McAdams avoids them all with ease.
Suomalainen's corner calls for a 1-2. Suomalainen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
McAdams fails with a takedown attempt.
Suomalainen lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McAdams fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jari Suomalainen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! McAdams's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Suomalainen's jab looks to have found its range, popping McAdams under the eye.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for McAdams. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
McAdams shoots in for a takedown but Suomalainen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Suomalainen misses the target.
McAdams misses with a takedown attempt
and Suomalainen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Suomalainen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McAdams sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suomalainen swings widly with a right hand
#TD#
and McAdams counters with a nice double leg into side control. Suomalainen won't be happy with that.
Suomalainen gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Suomalainen is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
#T1#
McAdams tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Suomalainen squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
McAdams controlling the pace for now. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
McAdams is working for a guillotine from mount but Suomalainen frees his head quite easily.
Suomalainen wants to get back to his feet.
McAdams takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T3#
Suomalainen is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
McAdams controlling the position easily from mount.
McAdams has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#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.#SUB#
McAdams swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kevin McAdams!
After the fight, Kevin McAdams 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:
GFC 11: Strategos vs Trujillo
Date: Jun 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Duncan swings widly with a right hand
enabling Suomalainen to counter with a crisp jab.
Suomalainen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Suomalainen throws a hook but Duncan blocks it.
Eliseo Duncan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Duncan closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Suomalainen counter with a right hand.
Duncan moves to clinch but Suomalainen breaks away
and Suomalainen counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duncan darts in trying to clinch
and Suomalainen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Duncan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Duncan closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Suomalainen to counter with a crisp jab.
Duncan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#ROC#
Duncan is rocked!
The fighters circling - Suomalainen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Suomalainen swats away the attempt to clinch by Duncan.
Duncan seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Suomalainen shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Duncan is backing up but Suomalainen catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Duncan covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Suomalainen Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jari Suomalainen!
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Event:
GFC 7: Theodorou vs Klewis
Date: May 28, 2016 |
#R1#
Showtime doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Showtime takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Showtime pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Suomalainen misses the target.
Showtime swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Suomalainen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Showtime misses with a hook
and Suomalainen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Suomalainen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Showtime.
Suomalainen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Showtime misses with a hook
and Suomalainen counters with a stiff right hand.
Showtime tries to clinch up.
No joy there for Showtime, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Showtime falls off balance throwing a combination
and Suomalainen counters with a stiff right hand.
Suomalainen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Showtime shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Showtime misses with a combination
and Showtime takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
A nice combination there by Showtime.
Suomalainen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Showtime.
Showtime misses with a takedown attempt
and Suomalainen counters with a straight right hand.
Jari Suomalainen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Showtime.
Showtime shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Suomalainen as he avoids it easily.
Showtime throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Showtime takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Showtime misses with a double jab
and Suomalainen counters with a nice uppercut.
Showtime throws a body shot but no joy.
Suomalainen throws a big counter combination but Showtime scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Showtime throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Suomalainen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Showtime pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Suomalainen back to the cage. Showtime follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Suomalainen throws the left hand but Showtime avoids the punch easily.
Showtime tries to close the distance and clinch but Suomalainen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Suomalainen looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Showtime misses with a wild body shot.
Showtime misses with a left hand
and Suomalainen counters with a one-two to the body. #T2#
Suomalainen leaves Showtime with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Suomalainen is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Suomalainen lands with a hook. Showtime tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Showtime wants to clinch up but Suomalainen keeps it at a distance.
Showtime misses with a wild combination.
Suomalainen appears to be looking for a big counter.
Showtime lands a right hook to the body.
Showtime swinging wildly here.
Suomalainen misses with an uppercut.
Showtime misses with a takedown attempt
and Suomalainen counters with a stiff right hand.
Suomalainen misses with a double jab.
#T3#
Showtime swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Suomalainen to counter with a crisp jab.
Showtime shoots and misses
and Suomalainen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Showtime drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A jab from Suomalainen misses. #CL2#
Showtime clinches with his opponent.
#BC2#
Showtime breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Showtime tries to close the distance and clinch up but Suomalainen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Suomalainen misses with a looping left.
Showtime tries to close the distance and clinch up but Suomalainen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Suomalainen throwing a counter right hand but Showtime manages to avoid it.
Showtime misses with a jab, cross combination.
Suomalainen throws a right and a left that Showtime avoids nicely.
Showtime tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Suomalainen defends well and Showtime ends up having to push Suomalainen into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Showtime fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jari Suomalainen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Suomalainen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Showtime. #T4#
Showtime shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Suomalainen as he avoids it easily.
Showtime looks winded!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Suomalainen swinging wildly here.
Suomalainen throws a series of punches but Showtime moves out of range.
Suomalainen throws a series of punches but Showtime moves out of range.
Showtime takes a jab right on the kisser.
Showtime looks to clinch
letting Suomalainen counter with a right hand.
Suomalainen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Suomalainen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Showtime tries to clinch but Suomalainen moves out of range.
Showtime misses with an uppercut.
Showtime fails in his attempt to clinch.
Showtime tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Showtime takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jari Suomalainen 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#
Suomalainen misses with a hook. Showtime ducked under it nicely.
Showtime throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Suomalainen throwing a counter right hand but Showtime manages to avoid it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Showtime looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Suomalainen went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Showtime shoots in and drives through. Suomalainen sprawls well.
Showtime shoots in for a takedown but Suomalainen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Suomalainen throws a big counter combination but Showtime scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Showtime misses with a head kick.
#CL2#
Showtime closes the distance and clinches.
Still in the clinch, Suomalainen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Suomalainen throws a punch but it's blocked by Showtime.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suomalainen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Suomalainen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Suomalainen misses with the head strike.
Suomalainen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Showtime can do to turn this around?
Suomalainen misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Showtime breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Showtime tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Suomalainen defends well and Showtime ends up having to push Suomalainen into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jari Suomalainen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Showtime.#T1#
Sloppy strikes from Showtime. Those never looked like landing.
Suomalainen throwing a counter right hand but Showtime manages to avoid it.
Suomalainen scores with a sloppy right hand. Showtime should have avoided that one. #CL2#
Showtime moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Showtime escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Showtime has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Showtime throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Suomalainen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A combination from Suomalainen does no damage.
Showtime shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Suomalainen as he avoids it easily.
Showtime is breathing heavily.
Showtime swinging wildly here.
It looked like Suomalainen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Suomalainen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jari Suomalainen is winning the standup battle so far.
A low kick from Showtime is predictable there
and Suomalainen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Showtime looks to land a combination but Suomalainen avoids it well.
Suomalainen throws a right hand that Showtime ducks under and follows up with a left that Showtime also avoids with ease.
Showtime stalks Suomalainen and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Suomalainen's face. Suomalainen staggers backwards, shaken.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Showtime displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Suomalainen throws out the jab.
Showtime darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Showtime misses with a wild combination.
Suomalainen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Showtime misses with a few strikes there.
Suomalainen with a hook.
Suomalainen looks to throw the jab but Showtime is out of range.
Nice defenses there by Showtime.
Showtime misses with the combination.
A little feinted left hand from Suomalainen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A jab from Suomalainen does it's job there.
Rick Showtime is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Showtime throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Suomalainen counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Showtime moves away from the strike by Suomalainen.
Showtime bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Showtime throws a left and a right that both miss
and Suomalainen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rick Showtime seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Showtime wants to clinch up but Suomalainen keeps it at a distance.
Showtime tries to clinch up.
Showtime throws a right and a left that Suomalainen avoids nicely.
Suomalainen is looking to counter punch.
Suomalainen throws a looping overhand right but Showtime ducks down to avoid it.
Showtime misses with a takedown attempt
letting Suomalainen counter with a right hand.
Suomalainen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Showtime dives in and grabs Suomalainen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Suomalainen pushes down on Showtime's head and hops out.
A big right from Suomalainen misses.
Suomalainen misses with a straight left.
Showtime misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T4#
Showtime tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Showtime throws a shot from downtown. Suomalainen moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Suomalainen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Showtime misses with a takedown
and Suomalainen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Suomalainen throws a big shot that misses.
Showtime throws a counter combo.
Showtime is looking to clinch.
Showtime falls off balance throwing a combination
and Suomalainen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
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!
A big left from Suomalainen misses. #CL2#
Showtime clinches with his opponent.
#BC2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Showtime manages to break the clinch.
Showtime misses with a combination
and Suomalainen counters with a three punch combo that has Showtime backing up. Showtime nods at Suomalainen to acknowledge the strikes.
Showtime throws a nice looking combination but Suomalainen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jari Suomalainen dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Suomalainen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Suomalainen moves out of range as Showtime strikes.
Suomalainen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Showtime tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Suomalainen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC#
Showtime is rocked!
Showtime doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Suomalainen counters with a huge left! Showtime is in big trouble! He's backing up but Suomalainen isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Showtime from any more damage. A dominating finish by Suomalainen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jari Suomalainen!
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Event:
GFC 4: Strategos vs Soderberg
Date: May 08, 2016 |
#R1#
ez misses with a takedown
and Suomalainen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
ez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Suomalainen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
ez throws a head kick that misses
and Suomalainen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McDiaz ez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Suomalainen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
ez feints the counter takedown.
ez has his takedown stuffed
and Suomalainen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jari Suomalainen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of McDiaz ez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suomalainen lands a glancing blow to the side of ez's head.#CL2#
ez closes the distance and clinches.
ez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Suomalainen lands a hook to the side of the head.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - ez has eaten all the pies!
Suomalainen lands a nice uppercut.#T1#
ez takes a shot to the head.
Suomalainen lands a left hand that snaps the head of ez backwards.
Suomalainen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Suomalainen lands with a short shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Suomalainen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Suomalainen has a couple of punches blocked by ez.
A head punch on the inside from Suomalainen fails to land.
Suomalainen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Suomalainen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of ezs head.
Suomalainen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Suomalainen working aggressively here.
ez blocks an uppercut.
ez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Suomalainen.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Suomalainen throws a punch but it's blocked by ez.
Suomalainen lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
ez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
ez misses with a takedown
and Suomalainen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
ez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
ez looks to clinch
letting Suomalainen counter with a right hand.
Suomalainen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
ez misses with a takedown
and Suomalainen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
ez looks winded!
ez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Suomalainen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A shot to the body from ez misses
and Suomalainen counters with a stiff right hand.
ez misses with a takedown
and Suomalainen counters with a stiff right hand.
ez takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T3#
ez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Suomalainen counters with a crisp right that sends ez to the canvas! Suomalainen follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jari Suomalainen!
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Event:
GFC 1: The Rise
Date: Apr 23, 2016 |
#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Perez.
An attempted straight right counter from Suomalainen misses the target.
Perez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Suomalainen misses with a hook. Perez ducked under it nicely.
A swing and a miss from Suomalainen.
Perez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Suomalainen manages to avoid it.
Perez blocks a jab.
Perez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Suomalainen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Perez somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suomalainen moves out of range of the strikes.
Perez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Suomalainen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jari Suomalainen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nico Perez.#T1#
Suomalainen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Suomalainen's corner calls for a 1-2. Suomalainen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Perez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Suomalainen counters with a straight right hand.#TD2#
Perez shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Suomalainen is trying to defend but Perez finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Perez slips a nice elbow through Suomalainen's hands, connecting with Suomalainen's forehead.
Suomalainen is not content to let Perez control the position.
Suomalainen is trying to stand back up but Perez is controlling him
Suomalainen looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2#
Perez misses with a head shot. Suomalainen uses the momentum to regain guard. #SU2#
Perez gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Jab from Suomalainen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Suomalainen throws a lazy uppercut
#CL2#
and Perez holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #TD2#
Perez manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Suomalainen preventing the sweep.
Perez controls Suomalainen momentarily but Suomalainen frees himself. #T3##SUB2#
Perez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Suomalainen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Perez looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Suomalainen puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Perez wants to control but Suomalainen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Suomalainen tries to stand and escape but Perez is controlling the position. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Perez tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Suomalainen has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Suomalainen prevents Perez from getting the reversal.
Perez tries to hold on but Suomalainen pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Perez is looking to get to half guard.
Perez wants to hold on but Suomalainen pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jari Suomalainen dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
A punch combination from Suomalainen misses.
Suomalainen sets himself, and Perez steps forward looking for the clinch! Suomalainen avoids it this time.
Perez wants to clinch but Suomalainen slips to the side
and Suomalainen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Suomalainen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Perez can do to turn this around?
A punch combination from Suomalainen misses.
Suomalainen throws a shot from downtown. Perez moves away and avoids it.
Perez tries to clinch
and Suomalainen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Perez misses with a takedown
letting Suomalainen counter with a right hand.
Perez with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Suomalainen to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suomalainen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Suomalainen circles away from the clinch attempt
and Suomalainen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Suomalainen is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T1#
Perez tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Suomalainen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jari Suomalainen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Suomalainen looks to land a combination but Perez avoids it well.
Suomalainen lands with a right hand.
Nice takedown defense from Suomalainen. No joy for Perez on that attempt.
Jari Suomalainen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nico Perez.
Suomalainen lands with an overhand left.
Perez on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Suomalainen misses with a hook. Perez ducked under it nicely.
Perez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Suomalainen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Suomalainen cracks Perez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#ROC#
Perez is rocked!
Suomalainen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Perez is still on wobbly legs! Can Suomalainen finish him?
Perez has his takedown stuffed
and Suomalainen counters with a huge left! Perez is in big trouble! He's backing up but Suomalainen isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Perez from any more damage. A dominating finish by Suomalainen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jari Suomalainen!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 10, 2016 |
#R1#
A lazy left from Suomalainen finds it's target.#CUT2#
It looks like Johnny Jackson has been cut.#CL2#
Suomalainen moves into range and clinches up with Jackson.
Suomalainen has a couple of punches blocked by Jackson.
A short right from Suomalainen.
Suomalainen lands with a short head shot on the inside. #ROC2#
Jackson is rocked!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jackson.
Oh Jackson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Suomalainen has a couple of punches blocked by Jackson.
Suomalainen creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Jackson's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Jackson drops to his knees and Suomalainen pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jari Suomalainen!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 617 Round 3
Date: Apr 08, 2016 |
#R1##KD#
Bravo lands a big head kick that sends Suomalainen tumbling to the mat! Bravo takes a step backwards and waves Suomalainen back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Suomalainen is rocked!#CL2#
Suomalainen has closed the distance and engaged Bravo in a clinch.
Suomalainen is still on wobbly legs! Can Bravo finish him?
Bravo misses with a knee strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bravo.
Bravo landing knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short left from Suomalainen.
Bravo working the clinch nicely. Suomalainen is working for position but Bravo cracks him with a big knee to the head! Suomalainen crumples up against the cage and Bravo lands two more shots before the ref can save Suomalainen! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Chris Bravo!
Our winner, Chris Bravo, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 617 Round 2
Date: Apr 07, 2016 |
#R1#
A slow jab from Gregor misses its intended target.
Gregor will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#CL#
Suomalainen darts in and clinches Gregor up against the cage.
Gregor is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Suomalainen swings wildly with an uppercut but Gregor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Suomalainen working aggressively here.
Gregor throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Suomalainens head.
Gregor misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Gregor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gregor displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Suomalainen connects with the punch.
Gregor throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gregor throws a series of punches but Suomalainen avoids them all with ease.
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!#CL#
Suomalainen clinches.
Gregor is trying to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gregor. #T1#
Suomalainen has a couple of punches blocked by Gregor.
A short uppercut from Suomalainen.
Suomalainen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gregor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gregor. #BC2#
Gregor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Suomalainen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gregor throws a body kick that misses
and Suomalainen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Suomalainen lands with a nice combination. Gregor backs away looking to recover.
Gregor swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Suomalainen counters with a nice uppercut.
Gregor throws a lazy right hand but Suomalainen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A combination from Gregor does no damage.
Gregor looks winded!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Suomalainen pushes Gregor up against the cage in a clinch.
Suomalainen misses with a punch on the inside.
Gregor takes a shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Suomalainen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Suomalainen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T2#
Suomalainen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Suomalainen misses with the head strike.
Suomalainen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gregor blocking some punches.
Gregor wants to get back to striking at distance but Suomalainen won't allow it.
Gregor throws a head punch that misses.
Gregor throws a head punch that misses.
Suomalainen has a couple of punches blocked by Gregor.
Suomalainen keeps control of Gregor as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Suomalainen misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Suomalainen.
Gregor working hard to break the clinch.
Gregor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Suomalainen.
Gregor wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A nice right hand lands inside from Suomalainen.
Suomalainen lands a left hand.
Suomalainen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Suomalainen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Suomalainen lands with a light punch inside. #T3#
Gregor working aggressively here.
Suomalainen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gregor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gregor.
Suomalainen misses with a punch on the inside.
Gregor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Suomalainen working aggressively here.
Gregor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gregor misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gregor.
Suomalainen throws a head punch that misses.
Suomalainen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Suomalainen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Suomalainen lands a right hand.
A head punch on the inside from Suomalainen fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Suomalainen fails to land.
Suomalainen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Suomalainen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Suomalainen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gregor blocks an uppercut.
#T4#
Suomalainen throws a head punch that misses.
Gregor is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A head punch on the inside from Suomalainen fails to land.
Gregor misses with some punches.
Suomalainen has a couple of punches blocked by Gregor.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Suomalainen misses with a punch on the inside.
Gregor blocking some punches.
Gregor blocks an uppercut.
Suomalainen misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Suomalainen.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Suomalainen.
Suomalainen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gregor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Suomalainen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Suomalainen working aggressively here.
Suomalainen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gregor is trying to force a seperation but Suomalainen has the dominant position.
Suomalainen has a couple of punches blocked by Gregor.
Suomalainen has a couple of punches blocked by Gregor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jari Suomalainen dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Suomalainen scores with a jab.
Gregor throws a right hand that Suomalainen ducks under and follows up with a left that Suomalainen also avoids with ease.
Gregor fails to land with a series of punches.
Gregor throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Suomalainen.
Gregor fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#CL#
Suomalainen moves into the clinch.
Suomalainen misses with some punches.
Gregor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Suomalainen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Suomalainen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gregor wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Suomalainen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gregor misses with a hook from the clinch.
Suomalainen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Suomalainen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gregor can do to turn this around?
Suomalainen misses with the head strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gregor blocking some punches.
Gregor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gregor is breathing heavily.
Suomalainen lands a nice uppercut.
Suomalainen misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Gregor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Suomalainen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Suomalainen has a couple of punches blocked by Gregor.
A head punch on the inside from Gregor fails to land.
Suomalainen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gregor wants to stall.
Suomalainen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Suomalainen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gregor has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Suomalainen working aggressively here.
Suomalainen misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from Suomalainen.
Gregor blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Suomalainen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Suomalainen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Suomalainen throws a punch but it's blocked by Gregor.
Suomalainen has a couple of punches blocked by Gregor.
Suomalainen misses with a punch on the inside.
Gregor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
A short right from Suomalainen on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Suomalainen.
Gregor blocking some punches.
Gregor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gregor looking to stall.
Suomalainen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Suomalainen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gregor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gregor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Gregor's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gregor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Suomalainen misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gregor.
A shot in the inside from Suomalainen.
Suomalainen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Suomalainen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Suomalainen scores with a shot to the side of Gregor's head. #T3#
Suomalainen working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Suomalainen fails to land.
Suomalainen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Suomalainen misses with a punch on the inside.
Gregor blocking some punches.
Suomalainen misses with the head strike.
Suomalainen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Suomalainen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gregor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gregor.
A nice left hand lands by Suomalainen.
Gregor working aggressively here.
Gregor blocks an uppercut.
#BC2#
Gregor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Suomalainen lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#CL#
Suomalainen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Suomalainen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Suomalainen misses with a punch on the inside.
#T4#
Suomalainen lands a left hand.
Suomalainen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Suomalainen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gregor taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Suomalainen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Suomalainen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gregor backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Suomalainen.
Gregor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Suomalainen.
Suomalainen swings wildly with an uppercut but Gregor uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Suomalainen on the inside.
Suomalainen throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Suomalainen.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Suomalainen.
Suomalainen lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Suomalainen working aggressively here.
Suomalainen lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jari Suomalainen dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gregor takes a shot to the head.
Gregor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gregor looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Suomalainen throws a punch but it's blocked by Gregor.
Gregor tries to throw a body punch but Suomalainen avoids it by throwing Gregor back against the cage.
Gregor lands with a left to the head.
Gregor misses with a hook from the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Suomalainen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gregor lands a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gregor misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gregor stalling in the clinch but Suomalainen improves position.
Suomalainen working aggressively here.
Suomalainen has a couple of punches blocked by Gregor.
Suomalainen misses with the head strike.
Suomalainen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gregor backwards.
Gregor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Suomalainen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T1#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Suomalainen as Gregor tries to tie him up.
Suomalainen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jari Suomalainen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gregor struggles to land a body shot inside as Suomalainen controls his hands.
Gregor's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Suomalainen fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Suomalainen.
Suomalainen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Suomalainen.
Gregor trying to stall but Suomalainen improves his position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Suomalainen.
Suomalainen misses with a punch on the inside.
Suomalainen blocking some punches.
Gregor trying to control the position but instead, Suomalainen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gregor into the cage.
Suomalainen misses with some punches.
Gregor misses with the head strike.
Suomalainen lands a nice uppercut.#T2#
Suomalainen scores with a shot to the side of Gregor's head.
Suomalainen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short left from Suomalainen.
A head punch on the inside from Suomalainen fails to land.
Gregor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Suomalainen swings wildly with an uppercut but Gregor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gregor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Suomalainen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Suomalainen throws a head punch that misses.
Suomalainen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gregors head.
Gregor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Suomalainen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Suomalainen misses with the head strike.
Suomalainen misses with some punches.
Suomalainen misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Suomalainen.
Suomalainen has a couple of punches blocked by Gregor.
Suomalainen throws a punch but it's blocked by Gregor. #T3#
Gregor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Suomalainen lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Suomalainen.
Gregor blocks an uppercut.
Suomalainen throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Suomalainen.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Suomalainen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gregor blocks an uppercut.
Suomalainen misses with a punch on the inside.
Jari Suomalainen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Suomalainen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gregor misses with a hook to the ribs.
Suomalainen blocks an elbow strike from Gregor.
Gregor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Suomalainen lands a shoulder strike. #T4#
Gregor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Suomalainen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Suomalainen.
Gregor creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Suomalainen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Suomalainen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gregor misses with a short punch on the inside.
Suomalainen throws a punch but it's blocked by Gregor.
Suomalainen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Suomalainen blocking some punches.
Tom Gregor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Suomalainen throws a punch but it's blocked by Gregor.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jari Suomalainen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Suomalainen, 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Jari Suomalainen!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Jari Suomalainen!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Jari Suomalainen!
Jari Suomalainen wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 617 Round 1
Date: Apr 06, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Malainen drives through and clinches with Suomalainen against the cage.
Malainen blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Malainen.
Malainen lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Malainen fails to land.
Malainen working aggressively here.
A nice left hand lands by Suomalainen.
Suomalainen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Suomalainen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Malainen working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Malainen fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Malainen.
Suomalainen lands a right hand.
Malainen misses with a punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Suomalainen has a couple of punches blocked by Malainen.
Malainen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Suomalainen blocks an uppercut.
Suomalainen swings wildly with an uppercut but Malainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Suomalainen lands with a right to the head.
Suomalainen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Suomalainen.
Suomalainen lands with a short shot to the head.
Malainen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Suomalainen throws a head punch that misses.
Suomalainen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T1#
Malainen has a couple of punches blocked by Suomalainen.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Suomalainen.
Malainen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Suomalainen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Malainen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Suomalainen has a couple of punches blocked by Malainen.
Suomalainen misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Suomalainen.
Suomalainen swings wildly with an uppercut but Malainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Malainen fails to land.
Malainen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Suomalainen backwards.
Suomalainen misses with the head strike.
Suomalainen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Malainen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Suomalainen working aggressively here.
Suomalainen has a couple of punches blocked by Malainen.
Suomalainen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Suomalainen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Malainen misses with some punches.
Suomalainen misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Suomalainen. #T2#
Suomalainen lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Suomalainen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short left from Suomalainen.
Suomalainen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Suomalainen blocking some punches.
Malainen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Malainen misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Malainen.
A head punch on the inside from Malainen fails to land.
A shot in the inside from Malainen.
Malainen throws a punch but it's blocked by Suomalainen.
Malainen misses with a punch on the inside.
Suomalainen throws a punch but it's blocked by Malainen.
Suomalainen swings wildly with an uppercut but Malainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Malainen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Suomalainen lands a left hand.
Suomalainen swings wildly with an uppercut but Malainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Suomalainen.
Malainen swings wildly with an uppercut but Suomalainen uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Malainen working aggressively here.
Suomalainen lands a left hand.
Suomalainen misses with the head strike.
Suomalainen working aggressively here.
Malainen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Suomalainen.
Malainen blocking some punches.
Malainen lands with a right to the head.
Malainen throws a punch but it's blocked by Suomalainen.
Malainen has a couple of punches blocked by Suomalainen.
Suomalainen misses with some punches.
Suomalainen blocking some punches.
Suomalainen has a couple of punches blocked by Malainen.
Malainen throws a head punch that misses.
Suomalainen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Malainen scores with a shoulder strike.
Suomalainen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Malainens head.
A head punch on the inside from Suomalainen fails to land.
Suomalainen misses with a punch on the inside.
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!
A head punch on the inside from Malainen fails to land.
Malainen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T4#
Malainen pushes Suomalainen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Suomalainen.
Malainen throws a head punch that misses.
Malainen lands a nice uppercut.
Malainen lands with a left to the head.
Malainen lands a left hand.
Suomalainen misses with some punches.
Malainen swings wildly with an uppercut but Suomalainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Malainen misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Malainen.
A head punch on the inside from Malainen fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Malainen.
A head punch on the inside from Malainen fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Suomalainen.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Suomalainen.
Suomalainen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Suomalainen.
A short uppercut from Suomalainen.
Malainen swings wildly with an uppercut but Suomalainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Suomalainen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jari Suomalainen dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL2#
Suomalainen moves into the clinch.
Malainen throws a head punch that misses.
Suomalainen blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Malainen.
Suomalainen blocking some punches.
Malainen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Suomalainen scores with a shoulder strike.
Malainen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Suomalainen blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Malainen fails to land.
Malainen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Suomalainen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Malainen takes a shot to the head.
Suomalainen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malainen throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Suomalainen fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Suomalainen fails to land.
Suomalainen misses with a punch on the inside.
Suomalainen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Malainen lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Suomalainen misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Suomalainen fails to land.
Malainen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Malainen.
Suomalainen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Suomalainen lands a hook that snaps the head of Malainen backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Malainen fails to land.
Suomalainen misses with some punches.
Suomalainen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Malainen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Malainen misses with some punches.
Malainen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Suomalainen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Malainen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Suomalainen has a couple of punches blocked by Malainen.
Malainen misses with a punch on the inside.
Suomalainen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Malainen working aggressively here.
Suomalainen lands with a light punch inside.
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!
Suomalainen throws a head punch that misses.
Suomalainen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Malainen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Suomalainen misses with the head strike.
#T2#
Suomalainen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Suomalainen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Malainen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Suomalainen gets through Malainen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Malainen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Suomalainen swings wildly with an uppercut but Malainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Suomalainen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Malainen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Suomalainen misses with some punches.
Malainen working aggressively here.
Jari Suomalainen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Suomalainen throws a head punch that misses.
Malainen has a couple of punches blocked by Suomalainen.
Malainen has a couple of punches blocked by Suomalainen.
Malainen lands a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Suomalainen.
Suomalainen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Suomalainen misses with the head strike.
Suomalainen lands with a light punch inside.
Suomalainen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Suomalainen throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Malainen misses with the head strike.
Suomalainen misses with the head strike.
Malainen working aggressively here.
Suomalainen lands with a short shot to the head.
Suomalainen misses with the head strike.
Suomalainen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Suomalainen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Suomalainen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Suomalainen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Suomalainen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Malainen throws a punch but it's blocked by Suomalainen.
Malainen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Malainen throws a head punch that misses.
Suomalainen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Suomalainen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Malainen lands with a left to the head.
Suomalainen working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Suomalainen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Suomalainen swings wildly with an uppercut but Malainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Malainen on the inside. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Malainen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Suomalainen backwards.
Suomalainen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Malainen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Malainen.
A head punch on the inside from Malainen fails to land.
Suomalainen throws a head punch that misses.
Suomalainen lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Suomalainen.
Suomalainen blocking some punches.
Suomalainen lands a hook that snaps the head of Malainen backwards.
Malainen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Suomalainen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Suomalainen blocks an uppercut.
Suomalainen misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Suomalainen.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Suomalainen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Malainen misses with the head strike.
Malainen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Suomalainen has a couple of punches blocked by Malainen.
Malainen misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jari Suomalainen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Suomalainen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Malainen, pushing him back against the cage.
Suomalainen has a couple of punches blocked by Malainen.
Suomalainen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Malainen misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Malainen fails to land.
Suomalainen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Malainen misses with a punch on the inside.
Malainen blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Suomalainen.
A short right from Suomalainen on the inside.
Malainen blocks an uppercut.
Malainen misses with the head strike.
Suomalainen throws a punch but it's blocked by Malainen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malainen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Malainen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Malainen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Malainen blocks an uppercut.
Malainen misses with a punch on the inside.
Suomalainen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Malainen blocking some punches.
Malainen throws a punch but it's blocked by Suomalainen. #T1#
Malainen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Malainen.
Suomalainen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Malainen misses with a punch on the inside.
Malainen throws a head punch that misses.
Malainen throws a head punch that misses.
Suomalainen working aggressively here.
Still in the clinch, Suomalainen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Malainen swings wildly with an uppercut but Suomalainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Suomalainen lands a shoulder strike.
Suomalainen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Suomalainen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Suomalainen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Suomalainen misses with the head strike.
Suomalainen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Malainen lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Malainen fails to land.
Malainen throws a head punch that misses.
Suomalainen working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T2#
Malainen working aggressively here.
Suomalainen swings wildly with an uppercut but Malainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Malainen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Malainen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Suomalainen throws a head punch that misses.
Suomalainen working aggressively here.
Suomalainen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Malainen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Malainen working aggressively here.
Malainen has a couple of punches blocked by Suomalainen.
Malainen swings wildly with an uppercut but Suomalainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Malainen swings wildly with an uppercut but Suomalainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Suomalainen throws a punch but it's blocked by Malainen.
Malainen blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Suomalainen.
A short left from Suomalainen.
Malainen blocks an uppercut.
Malainen misses with a punch on the inside.
#T3#
Suomalainen blocking some punches.
Suomalainen working aggressively here.
Malainen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Malainen misses with the head strike.
Malainen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Malainen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Suomalainen misses with a punch on the inside.
Suomalainen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Malainen working aggressively here.
Suomalainen lands with a light punch inside.
Suomalainen blocks an uppercut.
Herikii Malainen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jari Suomalainen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Malainen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Malainen fails to land.
Suomalainen blocking some punches.
Suomalainen blocks an uppercut.
Suomalainen blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Suomalainen. #T4#
Malainen misses with some punches.
Suomalainen blocking some punches.
Malainen throws a punch but it's blocked by Suomalainen.
Malainen misses with the head strike.
Suomalainen swings wildly with an uppercut but Malainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Malainen.
Malainen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Suomalainen blocking some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Suomalainen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Malainen.
Malainen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
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 Herikii Malainen.
Well Suomalainen 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Jari Suomalainen!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Jari Suomalainen!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Jari Suomalainen!
Jari Suomalainen wins by unanimous decision!
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