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Event:
Helsinki Fighting League: 46
Date: Jan 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Solberg gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
McCullough throws a series of punches but Solberg moves out of range.
Donk. Solberg catches McCullough right on the button with a cross.#CUT#
It looks like Sherman McCullough has been cut.
McCullough connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Solberg's hands.
McCullough moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
McCullough throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Solberg.
McCullough has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McCullough there as he acknowledges the shot.#KD#
Solberg lands a big head kick that sends McCullough tumbling to the mat! Solberg takes a step backwards and waves McCullough back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
McCullough is rocked!
Solberg looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCullough pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McCullough is still on wobbly legs! Can Solberg finish him?
McCullough swings for the body but Solberg moves out of range.
Solberg lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
McCullough looks winded!
McCullough throws a combination that misses
and Solberg finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Solberg moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt McCullough! Solberg continues to tee off on McCullough, landing with a left and a right! Solberg connects with a right hand that leaves McCullough sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Solberg!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Peter Solberg!
Peter Solberg made sure to mention his sponsor, Zenith Nutrition (160q/225$) in his post fight interview.
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Event:
Helsinki Fighting League: 43
Date: Dec 03, 2016 |
#R1#
McCullough thows a leg kick but Van Wijnbergen checks it
and Van Wijnbergen makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen avoids a punch combination nicely.
A nice leg kick lands there from Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen lands a really nice looking cross but McCullough seems unphased.
Van Wijnbergen is looking to slow McCullough down with leg kicks.
Van Wijnbergen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Van Wijnbergen lands a nice looking body shot.
McCullough keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McCullough misses with a jab, cross combination.
Van Wijnbergen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McCullough throws a looping overhand right but Van Wijnbergen ducks down to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Wijnbergen slips under a jab from McCullough.
Van Wijnbergen thows a body kick. McCullough tries to catch it but that hurt him.
McCullough is breathing heavily.
Van Wijnbergen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Van Wijnbergen cracks McCullough with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Van Wijnbergen dodges the punch combination from McCullough.
McCullough throws a right hand that Van Wijnbergen ducks under and follows up with a left that Van Wijnbergen also avoids with ease.#T1#
Van Wijnbergen lands a nice hook to McCullough's body. McCullough takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McCullough closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Van Wijnbergen! McCullough is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joels Van Wijnbergen!
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Event:
Helsinki Fighting League: 40
Date: Nov 05, 2016 |
#R1#
Runnisto scores with a nice right hand.
Runnisto with a jab.
Runnisto misses with a double jab.
Runnisto cracks McCullough with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McCullough with a jab.
Sherman McCullough seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Runnisto fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McCullough misses with a wild combination.
McCullough misses with a body punch
and Runnisto counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Runnisto avoids a punch combination nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab, jab by Runnisto - just one landing.
Runnisto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McCullough.
Runnisto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Runnisto swings for the body but McCullough moves out of range.
McCullough lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Runnisto lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McCullough at a distance.
McCullough misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Runnisto scores with a punch to the head.
Runnisto lands with a cross.
McCullough misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T1#
McCullough uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Runnisto.
Runnisto lands a right hook to the body.
Runnisto throws out a loose jab but McCullough uses good head movement to avoid it.
Runnisto lands a glancing blow to the side of McCullough's head.
McCullough takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McCullough throws a left and a right that both miss
and Runnisto counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC#
McCullough is rocked!#KD#
Runnisto lands a big uppercut and McCullough crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but McCullough looks OK. Runnisto waves McCullough back to his feet!
McCullough is still on wobbly legs! Can Runnisto finish him?
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!
McCullough tries to get into range but Runnisto steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops McCullough! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Runnisto scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Iikka Runnisto!
Iikka Runnisto retains his light heavyweight title!
Iikka Runnisto made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Now would be time to send me contract mr.boss man! Thanks fans and to Pete.. Nice try'.
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Event:
Helsinki Fighting League: 38
Date: Oct 22, 2016 |
#R1#
Kamenov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kamenov slips a straight right by McCullough.
Kamenov dodges the punch combination from McCullough.
Kamenov is looking to counter with a body kick.
Kamenov lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
McCullough's corner calls for a 1-2. McCullough obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
McCullough throws a series of punches but Kamenov moves out of range.
Kamenov staying out of range there.
Nice shot by McCullough.
McCullough avoids the head kick by Kamenov.
McCullough missing with a left hand there. Kamenov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A combination from McCullough does no damage.
McCullough fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kamenov manages to avoid it.
Kamenov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McCullough digs a good body shot into Kamenov's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCullough throws a right and a left that Kamenov avoids nicely.
Kamenov throws a head kick but McCullough moves out of range.
A left lands for McCullough.
McCullough takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
McCullough throws the left hand but Kamenov avoids the punch easily.
Kamenov thinks about countering with a head kick.
McCullough throws a leg kick
and Kamenov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McCullough throws out a loose jab but Kamenov uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Kamenov tries a head kick but it misses.
McCullough misses the jab.
McCullough jabs Kamenov right on the nose. Kamenov blinks but takes it well.#CUT2#
It looks like Grisha Kamenov has been cut.
Kamenov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kamenov goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kamenov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McCullough lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Donk. Kamenov catches McCullough right on the button with a cross.
Kamenov lands with a cross.
Kamenov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McCullough misses with a few strikes there.
Kamenov throws a sloppy head kick and McCullough moves out of range easily.
McCullough lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
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!
McCullough moves out of range as Kamenov strikes.
Kamenov's jab looks to have found its range, popping McCullough under the eye.
McCullough tries to work over Kamenov's front leg with a kick but Kamenov checks it.
Kamenov misses with a looping right.
McCullough fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kamenov on the side of the head.
McCullough avoids the head kick by Kamenov.
#T2#
McCullough scores with a jab to the head.
Kamenov dodges the punch combination from McCullough.
Kamenov moves out of range as McCullough strikes.
Kamenov wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kamenov lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kamenov.
McCullough fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kamenov manages to avoid it.
Kamenov misses with a head kick.
McCullough lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
McCullough scores with a body shot.
McCullough throws a nice looking combination but Kamenov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kamenov is looking to counter with head kicks.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! McCullough has knocked Kamenov down with a huge combo! McCullough steps away and waves a wobbly Kamenov back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Kamenov is rocked!#CUT2#
Grisha Kamenov's cut is getting worse.
McCullough misses with a jab, cross combination.
Oh Kamenov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McCullough pounces like a tiger and cracks Kamenov with a vicious hook! Kamenov is down but not out! McCullough follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Sherman McCullough!
In defeat, Grisha Kamenov stepped up to the mic, saying 'i Will be champion and a hall of famer just wait this is nothing i will do it !'.
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Event:
Helsinki Fighting League: 37
Date: Oct 15, 2016 |
#R1#
Ruslan scores with a push kick.
McCullough throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ruslan throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL#
Ruslan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ruslan - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A bit of stalling here from Ruslan.
Ruslan misses with the head strike.
Ruslan tries to work over McCullough's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ruslan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McCullough.
McCullough is working Ruslan over against the cage.
McCullough wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ruslan has him pressed against the cage.
McCullough tries to break free but Ruslan pushes him back against the cage.
Ruslan is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but McCullough is keeping busy.
Ruslan effectively controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
McCullough breaks the clinch.
Ruslan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McCullough looks for the body kick but Ruslan saw that one coming.
As McCullough tries to get set, Ruslan tries to push him back and clinch up but McCullough manages to avoid the attempt.
McCullough throws a solid leg kick but Ruslan takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McCullough.
McCullough throws a nice looking combination but Ruslan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T1#
McCullough fails to land with a series of punches.
Ruslan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL#
Ruslan clinches.
Ruslan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
McCullough breaks from the clinch.
Nice body kick there by Ruslan.
McCullough throws an off balance right hand
and Ruslan counters with a nice body shot.
McCullough wants to land a leg kick but Ruslan is out of range.
Sloppy strikes from McCullough. Those never looked like landing.
McCullough works the jab nicely.
Ruslan has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
McCullough throws a nice looking combination but Ruslan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McCullough throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL#
Ruslan moves into the clinch.
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!
Ruslan has McCullough pressed against the cage, preventing McCullough from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McCullough tries to break free but Ruslan pushes him back against the cage.
McCullough is trying to break the clinch but Ruslan is controlling him.
Ruslan stalling in the clinch.
Ruslan missing with knees to the body.
Ruslan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McCullough's elbow. #T2#
Ruslan tries to land knees in the clinch but McCullough avoids the damage to the body.
Ruslan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McCullough is defending well for now.
Ruslan keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McCullough's efforts to push away.
Ruslan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McCullough's elbow.
Ruslan tries to work over McCullough's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ruslan tries to throw a body punch but McCullough avoids it by throwing Ruslan back against the cage.
Ruslan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ruslan taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McCullough.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ruslan manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Ruslan gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
McCullough tries to throw a body punch but Ruslan avoids it by throwing McCullough back against the cage.
McCullough digs a right hand into Ruslan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ruslan's gas tank.
McCullough wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ruslan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T3#
McCullough is looking to break free of the clinch but Ruslan has double underhooks.
McCullough blocks a body shot from Ruslan.
Ruslan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from McCullough.
McCullough wants to get back to striking at distance but Ruslan won't allow it.
McCullough blocks an uppercut.
#BC2#
McCullough manages to break the clinch.
McCullough lands with a shot to the body.
McCullough lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ruslan backs up against the cage.
McCullough stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McCullough throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ruslan blocks a head kick by McCullough.
McCullough lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ruslan at a distance.
McCullough throws a lazy right hand but Ruslan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ruslan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McCullough. That did some damage!
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCullough misses with a few strikes there.
Ruslan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McCullough has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McCullough misses with a series of wild punches.
#T4#
A slapping leg kick lands for Ruslan.
Ruslan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
McCullough throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL#
Ruslan closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McCullough.
Ruslan taking a breather.
McCullough tries to break free but Ruslan pushes him back against the cage.
Ruslan looking to stall.
Ruslan misses with a punch on the inside.
Ruslan lands a left hand that snaps the head of McCullough backwards.
Ruslan looking to stall.
McCullough can't find room to land a body shot as Ruslan controls the action.
McCullough is trying to push Ruslan away but Ruslan has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
McCullough breaks from the clinch.
McCullough misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sherman McCullough dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
McCullough takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Ruslan on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ruslan doesn't manage to clinch there - McCullough circles away.
Decent striking displayed by McCullough there.#KD2#
McCullough drops Ruslan with a beautiful combination! Ruslan stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - McCullough is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
Ruslan is rocked!
Ruslan doesn't manage to clinch there - McCullough circles away.
Oh Ruslan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
BOOM! McCullough lands a beautiful left hook that drops Ruslan. Ruslan tries to recover but McCullough is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Ruslan lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sherman McCullough!
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Event:
Helsinki Fighting League: 34
Date: Sep 24, 2016 |
#R1#
A good leg kick by Solberg.
Solberg throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sherman McCullough seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCullough scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McCullough tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Solberg was well out of range. Poor timing from McCullough.
McCullough swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McCullough 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.
McCullough throws a half hearted mid kick.
McCullough misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Solberg looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McCullough throws a body shot but no joy.
Solberg attempts a counter takedown but McCullough avoids it well and moves away.
Good leg kick by Solberg there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
McCullough scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Solberg swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McCullough.
A slapping leg kick lands for Solberg.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCullough digs a good body shot into Solberg's ribs.
McCullough misses with a looping left.
As McCullough backs away, Solberg returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
McCullough misses with a few strikes there.
McCullough takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A big left from Solberg misses.
McCullough looks for the body kick but Solberg saw that one coming. #T1#
Solberg slips a jab and a cross from McCullough.
Solberg swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McCullough swings and misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Solberg moves forwards but McCullough connects with a nice, crisp jab.
McCullough lands a two punch combo.
Solberg connects with an inside leg kick.
Solberg goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
McCullough swings for the body but Solberg moves out of range.
Solberg feinted with a counter takedown.
Solberg uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCullough.
Solberg connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McCullough's hands.
A nice inside leg kick there by Solberg. That's going to slow McCullough down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCullough throws a predictable looking body shot
and Solberg counters with a nice low kick that buckles McCullough's knee momentarily.
Solberg takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A clash of legs there as Solberg blocks the low kick.
McCullough tries to bum rush Solberg with a series of wild strikes but Solberg uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McCullough lands the left hand.
Solberg connects with an inside leg kick.#T2#
McCullough checks a low kick from Solberg.
Some wild striking there from McCullough.
Solberg scores with the left hand. McCullough knows he should have avoided that one.
A clash of legs there as Solberg blocks the low kick.
McCullough falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD#
and Solberg counters with a nice double leg into guard.
McCullough wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Solberg manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
Solberg is trying to control. McCullough wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Solberg passes to full mount!
Solberg controlling the position easily from mount. #T3##SUB#
Solberg working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Solberg controlling from the full mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if McCullough can do anything to dispel that myth.
McCullough is trying desperately to improve position.
Solberg fails to move to back control.
McCullough can't escape the position.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Solberg looking to control but McCullough is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Solberg is working for a guillotine from mount but McCullough frees his head quite easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McCullough wants to control but Solberg is having none of it.#SUB#
Solberg is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. McCullough can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
McCullough tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McCullough wants to control but Solberg is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Peter Solberg will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from McCullough. Solberg does a little dance to reset his feet.
Solberg changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
McCullough misses with a double jab
and Solberg counters with an inside leg kick.
McCullough swings for the body but Solberg moves out of range.
Solberg moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Solberg. That's going to slow McCullough down.
McCullough missing with a left hand there. Solberg was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Solberg does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
McCullough takes a swing at Solberg's ribcage but misses.
Solberg is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Solberg showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McCullough.
McCullough throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McCullough lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Solberg has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Solberg and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Solberg throws a nice inside leg kick.
McCullough misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Solberg wants to slow McCullough down by chopping away at his legs.
Solberg misses with an uppercut. #T1#
McCullough takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Solberg closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
McCullough misses the body punch #TD#
and Solberg counters with a single leg into guard. McCullough didn't expect that. #ES2#
McCullough pushes Solberg off and gets back to his feet.
Solberg lands a head kick!
#CUT#
It looks like Sherman McCullough has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Solberg throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by McCullough.
McCullough takes a swing at Solberg's ribcage but misses.
McCullough misses with a kick to the body.
Solberg lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McCullough takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Solberg keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McCullough just misses with a punch to the body.
McCullough throws a jab when Solberg was well out of range.#T2#
Solberg lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
McCullough throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and Solberg counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Solberg trying to pass the guard but McCullough defending well.
Solberg frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Solberg tries to take McCullough's back but instead McCullough uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Solberg passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for McCullough!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Solberg moves to take his opponent's back. #T3##SUB#
Solberg has got one arm under McCullough's chin. This could be trouble... McCullough trying to control the other hand but Solberg gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, McCullough has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Peter Solberg!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Peter Solberg waved his t-shirt featuring Zenith Nutrition (160q/225$)'s logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
Helsinki Fighting League: 30
Date: Aug 27, 2016 |
#R1#
Kasongo just misses with a punch to the body.
McCullough will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kasongo takes one to the chin there.
Kasongo walks into a stiff left hand from McCullough.
McCullough ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McCullough throws a sloppy head kick and Kasongo moves out of range easily.
Kasongo moves out of range of the strikes.
Kasongo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from McCullough with a body shot.
McCullough throws out a loose jab but Kasongo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kasongo throws a body punch but McCullough moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCullough misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kasongo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McCullough.
McCullough stuns Kasongo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T1#
A bone on bone clash there as Kasongo blocks the leg kick.
McCullough avoids the body shot from Kasongo.
Kasongo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#ROC#
Kasongo is rocked!
McCullough lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Kasongo head around and knocks him out cold! McCullough hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sherman McCullough!
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Event:
Helsinki Fighting League: 27
Date: Jul 30, 2016 |
#R1#
McCullough lands a nice looking body shot.
Ver Magnussen tries to close the distance and clinch up but McCullough swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've been told by McCullough's head coaches at Helsinki Fight Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
McCullough lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT#
It looks like Torsten Ver Magnussen has been cut.
McCullough throws a right and a left that both miss.
McCullough lands a body shot.
Ver Magnussen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McCullough manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McCullough scores with a jab. Ver Magnussen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ver Magnussen tries to clinch but McCullough moves out of range.
McCullough scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A nice combination there by McCullough.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ver Magnussen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McCullough's head.
Ver Magnussen misses with a series of wild punches.
McCullough connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
McCullough throws a low kick but Ver Magnussen avoids it.
McCullough sets himself, and Ver Magnussen steps forward looking for the clinch! McCullough avoids it this time.
Ver Magnussen checks a leg kick.
McCullough misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Ver Magnussen moves in looking to clinch but McCullough pushes him off.
McCullough misses with an uppercut. Ver Magnussen saw that one coming.
Ver Magnussen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McCullough is looking for a counter combo.
A shot to the liver by McCullough. Beautiful body shot.
Ver Magnussen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ver Magnussen misses the jab.
McCullough lands a body shot.
McCullough scores with a body shot.
McCullough lands a right hook to the body.
McCullough is looking to wear down Ver Magnussen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Some wild striking there from Ver Magnussen.
McCullough throws a series of punches but Ver Magnussen moves out of range.
Ver Magnussen tries to counter by closing the distance.
McCullough throws a series of strikes that have Ver Magnussen backpedaling.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCullough blocks a jab.
McCullough blocks a jab.#T2#
McCullough wants to land a leg kick but Ver Magnussen is out of range.
Ver Magnussen steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from McCullough.
Ver Magnussen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McCullough manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McCullough throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ver Magnussen tries to clinch but McCullough moves out of range.
Ver Magnussen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ver Magnussen tries to close the distance and clinch but McCullough swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A left and a right from McCullough both land. Nice combination.
Ver Magnussen throws an off balance right hand
and McCullough counters with a lovely shot to the body.
McCullough tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ver Magnussen was well out of range. Poor timing from McCullough.
Ver Magnussen has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
McCullough is breathing heavily.
Ver Magnussen throws a hook to the side of McCullough's head but McCullough sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ver Magnussen misses with a shot to the body
and McCullough connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ver Magnussen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McCullough cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McCullough circles away from the clinch attempt.
McCullough throws a nice looking combination but Ver Magnussen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McCullough lands a really nice looking cross but Ver Magnussen seems unphased.
#T3#
Ver Magnussen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCullough moves away.
McCullough misses with a jab, cross combination.
McCullough scores with a jab to the head.
McCullough tries to work over Ver Magnussen's front leg with a kick but Ver Magnussen checks it.
McCullough misses with the combination.
Ver Magnussen wants to counter the offense by McCullough and move into the clinch position.
Ver Magnussen tries to clinch up but McCullough circles away and keeps his distance.
The fighters circling - Ver Magnussen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ver Magnussen tries to close the distance and clinch up but McCullough swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've been informed that Ver Magnussen has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ver Magnussen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sherman McCullough seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ver Magnussen moves in looking to clinch but McCullough pushes him off.
McCullough looks to score with a jab to the body but Ver Magnussen is just out of range.
Ver Magnussen doesn't manage to clinch there - McCullough circles away.
McCullough lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT#
That has opened up Torsten Ver Magnussen's cut even more.
A punch combination from McCullough misses.
McCullough circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T4#
Ver Magnussen wants to clinch up but McCullough keeps it at a distance.
Ver Magnussen wants to clinch up but McCullough keeps it at a distance.
Ver Magnussen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McCullough sprawls well. McCullough wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ver Magnussen gets slowly back to his feet.
McCullough misses with a wild combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCullough throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ver Magnussen throws a lazy right hand but McCullough sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McCullough moves away from the strike by Ver Magnussen.
Ver Magnussen checks a leg kick nicely.
McCullough just misses with a punch to the body.
Ver Magnussen tries to clinch up but McCullough circles away and keeps his distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ver Magnussen tries to clinch but McCullough is having none of it.
Ver Magnussen blocks a low kick nicely.
McCullough throws a series of punches but Ver Magnussen avoids them all with ease.
Ver Magnussen tries to close the distance and clinch up but McCullough swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sherman McCullough dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Torsten Ver Magnussen's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Ver Magnussen throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like McCullough was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A combination from McCullough does no damage.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Ver Magnussen might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, McCullough has got the better of the exchanges.
McCullough throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ver Magnussen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McCullough wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ver Magnussen tries to clinch there but McCullough circles away.
McCullough lands with a hook. Ver Magnussen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ver Magnussen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ver Magnussen slips a jab and a cross from McCullough.
A swing and a miss from Ver Magnussen.
McCullough circles away from the clinch attempt.
McCullough throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ver Magnussen.
Good standup being displayed there by McCullough as he connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ver Magnussen slips a jab from McCullough.
Sherman McCullough is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A looping hook to the body misses from McCullough. Ver Magnussen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ver Magnussen looks to score with a jab to the body but McCullough is just out of range.
McCullough swats away the attempt to clinch by Ver Magnussen.#T1#
McCullough misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ver Magnussen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ver Magnussen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McCullough throws a nice looking combination but Ver Magnussen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McCullough is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ver Magnussen can do to turn this around?
McCullough throws a body punch but Ver Magnussen moves out of range.
Ver Magnussen is looking to clinch.
A jab lands there for Ver Magnussen.
Some bone on bone action there as Ver Magnussen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ver Magnussen is looking to clinch.
McCullough throws a series of strikes that have Ver Magnussen backpedaling.
McCullough throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ver Magnussen.
Ver Magnussen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ver Magnussen is looking to clinch.
Ver Magnussen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCullough.
McCullough ducks under a wild hook from Ver Magnussen.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ver Magnussen. #T2#
Ver Magnussen with a hook.
McCullough swats away the attempt to clinch by Ver Magnussen.
Ver Magnussen tries to clinch up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ver Magnussen tries to clinch there but McCullough circles away.
Ver Magnussen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCullough manages to avoid it.
Ver Magnussen tries to clinch there but McCullough circles away.
Ver Magnussen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ver Magnussen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McCullough swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McCullough misses with a few strikes there.
McCullough sets himself, and Ver Magnussen steps forward looking for the clinch! McCullough avoids it this time.
McCullough tries a low kick but Ver Magnussen avoids it.
McCullough swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ver Magnussen is looking to clinch.
Ver Magnussen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McCullough sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T3#
Ver Magnussen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCullough is looking for a counter combo.
Ver Magnussen misses with a body shot.
McCullough fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ver Magnussen on the side of the head.
Ver Magnussen is looking to clinch but McCullough is avoiding it.
Ver Magnussen tries to clinch up but McCullough circles away and keeps his distance.
McCullough lands the left hand.
McCullough stuns Ver Magnussen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ver Magnussen throws a jab but it's blocked by McCullough.
McCullough throws a head kick but Ver Magnussen moves out of range.
Ver Magnussen moves in looking to clinch but McCullough pushes him off.
Ver Magnussen drops his hands momentarily and McCullough takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ver Magnussen tries to clinch there but McCullough circles away.
McCullough bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ver Magnussen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ver Magnussen tests McCullough's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McCullough swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T4#
Ver Magnussen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sherman McCullough is winning the standup battle so far.
Ver Magnussen fails in his attempt to clinch.
McCullough moves away from the strike by Ver Magnussen.
A combination from McCullough does no damage.
Ver Magnussen wants to counter with a clinch but McCullough pushes him away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ver Magnussen tries to clinch up but McCullough circles away and keeps his distance.
McCullough tries to bum rush Ver Magnussen with a series of wild strikes but Ver Magnussen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ver Magnussen throws a sloppy body shot
and McCullough makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ver Magnussen throws out a loose jab but McCullough uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ver Magnussen doesn't manage to clinch there - McCullough circles away.
Ver Magnussen slips a jab from McCullough.
McCullough throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ver Magnussen.
Ver Magnussen tries to clinch up but McCullough circles away and keeps his distance.
McCullough keeps the fight on the outside.
Ver Magnussen doesn't manage to clinch there - McCullough circles away.
McCullough moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Ver Magnussen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sherman McCullough dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Torsten Ver Magnussen's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Ver Magnussen swings for the body but McCullough moves out of range.
Ver Magnussen moves in looking to clinch but McCullough pushes him off.
Ver Magnussen misses with a hook. McCullough ducked under it nicely.
McCullough throws a right hand that Ver Magnussen ducks under and follows up with a left that Ver Magnussen also avoids with ease.
Ver Magnussen tries to close the distance and clinch but McCullough swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ver Magnussen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ver Magnussen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McCullough lands a nice hook to Ver Magnussen's body. Ver Magnussen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McCullough moves out of range as Ver Magnussen strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ver Magnussen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McCullough paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ver Magnussen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McCullough manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McCullough circles away from the clinch attempt.
McCullough misses with a series of wild punches.
Ver Magnussen checks a leg kick. #T1#
Ver Magnussen wants to clinch up but McCullough keeps it at a distance.
Ver Magnussen moves out of range as McCullough throws a body kick.
Some wild striking there from McCullough.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ver Magnussen. McCullough does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ver Magnussen throws a hook but McCullough blocks it.
McCullough misses with a few strikes there.
McCullough misses with a jab, cross combination.
McCullough keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McCullough ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ver Magnussen fails in his attempt to clinch.
McCullough swinging wildly here.
Ver Magnussen tries to clinch up but McCullough circles away and keeps his distance.
Ver Magnussen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McCullough on the side of the head.
Ver Magnussen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Torsten Ver Magnussen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
McCullough moves out of range of the strikes.
Ver Magnussen is looking to clinch.
McCullough displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ver Magnussen throws out the jab.
The crowd cheers as McCullough lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ver Magnussen doesn't seem phased though.
Ver Magnussen is looking to clinch.
Some wild striking there from McCullough.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ver Magnussen tries to close the distance and clinch up but McCullough swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ver Magnussen throws a series of punches but McCullough avoids them all with ease.
McCullough misses with a few strikes there.
McCullough throws a nice looking combination but Ver Magnussen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McCullough misses with the combination.
The fighters circling - Ver Magnussen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ver Magnussen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3#
Ver Magnussen misses with a hook.
Ver Magnussen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
McCullough swinging wildly here.
McCullough loads up on a big right hand but Ver Magnussen slips the punch.
McCullough avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ver Magnussen throws a body punch but McCullough moves out of range.
Ver Magnussen tries to clinch but McCullough moves out of range.
McCullough throws a right hand that Ver Magnussen ducks under and follows up with a left that Ver Magnussen also avoids with ease.
Ver Magnussen is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Ver Magnussen tries to close the distance and clinch but McCullough swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McCullough lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Ver Magnussen wants to clinch up but McCullough keeps it at a distance.
McCullough throws a head kick that misses.
Ver Magnussen tries to clinch but McCullough is having none of it.
Ver Magnussen tries to clinch up.
Nice cross by McCullough.#T4#
McCullough swats away the attempt to clinch by Ver Magnussen.
Ver Magnussen tries to clinch but McCullough moves away
and McCullough counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCullough pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ver Magnussen back to the cage. McCullough follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
McCullough circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ver Magnussen fails to land with a series of punches.
McCullough lands with a hook. Ver Magnussen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
McCullough throws a shot from downtown. Ver Magnussen moves away and avoids it.
Ver Magnussen throws a shot from downtown. McCullough moves away and avoids it.
McCullough misses with a two punch combination.
Ver Magnussen tries to counter with a clinch but McCullough shakes him off and moves away.
McCullough pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ver Magnussen misses with a wild body shot.
Ver Magnussen tries to clinch but McCullough moves out of range.
Ver Magnussen tries to close the distance and clinch but McCullough swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sherman McCullough is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McCullough lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sherman McCullough showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McCullough has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sherman McCullough!
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Event:
Helsinki Fighting League: 22
Date: Jun 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Poorly throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
McCullough clinches. #TD#
McCullough jumps guard and drags Poorly to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
McCullough pulls Poorly in close to prevent any damage.
Poorly missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Poorly has gone for a leg lock! McCullough slips out almost immediately though and dives into Poorly's guard.#REVR#
Poorly being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Poorly looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Poorly had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McCullough defends it easily.#T1##SUB2#
Poorly had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McCullough defends it easily.#SUB2#
Poorly has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McCullough can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
McCullough is working Poorly over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Poorly working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McCullough.
We've been hearing good reports from McCullough's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB2#
McCullough got a little sloppy there for a moment and Poorly has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McCullough has managed to get both his arms back between Poorly's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Poorly throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Poorly trying to keep a closed guard but McCullough is proving a slippery customer.
McCullough has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T2#
McCullough wants to pass the guard but Poorly is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Poorly looking for a triangle here. McCullough is fighting it but it looks tight! Poorly pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, McCullough is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Drew Poorly!
Drew Poorly thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Helsinki Fighting League: 18
Date: May 21, 2016 |
#R1#
McCullough lands with a shot to the body.
David Nordlund seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nordlund fails with an attempt to clinch.
McCullough throws a series of punches but Nordlund avoids them all with ease.
Nordlund doesn't manage to clinch there - McCullough circles away.
Nordlund tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nordlund tries to clinch but McCullough moves away
and McCullough counters with a lovely shot to the body.
McCullough uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nordlund.
Nordlund wants to clinch but McCullough slips to the side
and McCullough counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nordlund tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nordlund wants to clinch up but McCullough keeps it at a distance.
Nordlund throws a head kick but McCullough moves out of range.
Nordlund throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL#
McCullough closes the distance and clinches.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as McCullough takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
McCullough keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nordlund's efforts to push away.#TD#
McCullough drags the fight down to the ground.
Nordlund prevents McCullough from getting back to his feet. #T1#
Nordlund wanted to stand there but McCullough had control of the position.
Nordlund loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nordlund trying to stand up but can't free himself from McCullough's guard.
Nordlund is fighting to break McCullough's control of his arms but McCullough is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Nordlund wants to stand and escape but instead McCullough has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
McCullough has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
McCullough is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SU#
McCullough stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Nordlund tries to clinch up.
McCullough avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nordlund misses the jab.
McCullough circles away from the clinch attempt
and McCullough counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Nordlund. No joy for McCullough on that attempt.
David Nordlund is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McCullough scores with a one two! Nordlund had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CUT#
It looks like David Nordlund has been cut.
Nordlund has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
McCullough swats away the attempt to clinch by Nordlund.
Nordlund wants to clinch#KD#
and McCullough counters with a crisp one two that drops Nordlund! McCullough thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Nordlund to his feet! Nordlund is in big trouble!#ROC#
Nordlund is rocked!
Nordlund throws the left hand but McCullough avoids the punch easily.
Nordlund is still on wobbly legs! Can McCullough finish him?
Nordlund displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McCullough. #T3#
McCullough fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nordlund seems to have recovered his senses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sherman McCullough. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nordlund tries to clinch there but McCullough circles away.
Nordlund tries to close the distance and clinch up but McCullough swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice takedown defense from Nordlund. No joy for McCullough on that attempt.
McCullough misses with a wild combination.
Nordlund tries to close the distance and clinch up but McCullough swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McCullough went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL2#
Nordlund pushes McCullough up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Nordlund fails to land.
Nordlund with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McCullough blocking some punches.
McCullough is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Nordlund is defending well.
Nordlund is trying to break the clinch but McCullough is controlling him.
Nordlund prevents the takedown attempt.
#T4#
Nordlund misses with a short punch on the inside.
McCullough tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nordlund tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Nordlund breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Nordlund moves into the clinch.#TD#
McCullough pulls guard successfully.
Nordlund trying to stand up but can't free himself from McCullough's guard.#SU2#
Nordlund stands up and waves to McCullough to follow him.
McCullough shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nordlund as he avoids it easily.
Nordlund is looking to clinch.
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!
Nordlund wants to clinch
and McCullough counters with a two punch combo.
Nordlund lands a jab-cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Sherman McCullough will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on David Nordlund's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Nordlund fails with an attempt to clinch.
McCullough shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nordlund but Nordlund pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nordlund is looking to clinch.
Nordlund fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nordlund doesn't manage to clinch there - McCullough circles away.
Nordlund tries to clinch
and McCullough counters with a series of strikes. Nordlund will be more careful next time no doubt.
Nordlund is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Nordlund gets tackled into the cage by McCullough. McCullough maintains the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nordlund working aggressively here.
McCullough blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nordlund throws an elbow that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Nordlund just misses with a elbow thrown towards McCullough's brow.
Nordlund misses with some punches.
McCullough is trying to pull guard but Nordlund has him pressed against the cage.#T1##BC2#
Nordlund escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nordlund moves to clinch but McCullough breaks away #TD#
and McCullough counters with a single leg into guard. Nordlund didn't expect that. #ES2#
Nordlund manages to escape and get back to his feet.
#CL2#
Nordlund fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McCullough, pushing him back against the cage.
Nordlund misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nordlund is trying to push McCullough away but McCullough has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
McCullough breaks from the clinch.
McCullough fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sherman McCullough. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nordlund jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nordlund looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McCullough drops down looking for a counter takedown but Nordlund sprawls and moves away.
McCullough swats away the attempt to clinch by Nordlund.
McCullough tries to counter by clinching up but Nordlund breaks away and moves out of range.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCullough avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL#
McCullough moves into the clinch.
Nordlund is trying to force a seperation but McCullough has the dominant position.
Nordlund swings wildly with an uppercut but McCullough uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCullough taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
McCullough has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Nordlund after a bit of a struggle.
Nordlund swings wildly with an uppercut but McCullough uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCullough avoiding damage.
Nordlund tries to break the clinch but McCullough is controlling the position.
Nordlund looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Nordlund tries to break free but McCullough pushes him back against the cage.
McCullough tries to pull guard but Nordlund forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
McCullough blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T3#
McCullough tries to pull guard but Nordlund forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
McCullough lands a left hand.
Nordlund tries to circle away but McCullough has him pinned against the cage.
Nordlund creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
McCullough wants to get back to striking at distance but Nordlund won't allow it.
McCullough trying to land knees to the body.
#BC#
McCullough breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nordlund tries to clinch but McCullough is having none of it.
Nordlund closes the distance but McCullough moves to the side
and McCullough counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nordlund tries to clinch up but McCullough circles away and keeps his distance.
McCullough changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
McCullough shoots in for a takedown but Nordlund shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
McCullough avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL#
McCullough clinches up with Nordlund and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Nordlund pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4##CL#
McCullough fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nordlund, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
McCullough breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nordlund throws out a loose jab but McCullough uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nordlund tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD#
and McCullough counters with a shoot takedown. Nordlund fights it but they end up in guard. #ES2#
Nordlund pushes McCullough off and scrambles back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nordlund tries to clinch there but McCullough circles away.
McCullough appears to be looking for a big counter.
Nordlund tries to clinch there but McCullough circles away.
McCullough seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Nordlund tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McCullough paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sherman McCullough is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nordlund tries to clinch up.
McCullough misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nordlund fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nordlund fails in his attempt to clinch.
McCullough tries to counter with a takedown but Nordlund is quick to defend against it.
Nordlund is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
As Nordlund tries to get set, McCullough tries to push him back and clinch up but Nordlund manages to avoid the attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Sherman McCullough will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on David Nordlund's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Nordlund moves out of range of the leg kick from McCullough.#CL#
McCullough clinches with his opponent.
McCullough on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McCullough tries to pull guard but Nordlund won't allow it.
Nordlund misses with a short punch on the inside.
McCullough has had enough of the clinch but Nordlund keeps him there for the moment.
Nordlund pushes off an throws an elbow but McCullough leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#BC#
McCullough escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nordlund moves to clinch but McCullough breaks away #TD#
and McCullough counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #ES2#
Nordlund makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nordlund is looking to clinch.
Nordlund fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nordlund tries to close the distance and clinch up but McCullough swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nordlund tries to close the distance and clinch up but McCullough swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It looked like McCullough was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Nordlund misses with an uppercut. McCullough saw that one coming.#T1#
McCullough keeps the fight on the outside.
Nordlund blocks a head kick by McCullough.
Nordlund fails with an attempt to clinch.
McCullough swats away the attempt to clinch by Nordlund.#CL#
McCullough closes the distance and clinches.
A left hand lands to the body for Nordlund.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McCullough wants to take the fight to the mat but Nordlund manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McCullough.
McCullough blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McCullough slowing the pace effectively.
Nordlund creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
McCullough tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McCullough blocking some punches.
#T2#
Nordlund misses with the head strike.
McCullough tries for a takedown but Nordlund manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sherman McCullough. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nordlund gets underhooks to prevent McCullough's takedown attempt.
#BC2#
Nordlund manages to break the clinch.
Nordlund is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nordlund looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Nordlund clinches up with McCullough and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Nordlund escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McCullough avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nordlund tries to clinch there but McCullough circles away.
Nordlund tries to clinch but McCullough moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nordlund looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3#
Nordlund tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nordlund tries to clinch there but McCullough circles away.
McCullough looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#TD#
McCullough shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. McCullough showed some decent athleticism there.
McCullough is taking a breather. Nordlund says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Nordlund tries to kick McCullough off but McCullough keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
McCullough wants to control but Nordlund is keeping him busy. #ES2#
Nordlund manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. McCullough keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #T4#
McCullough is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Nordlund pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Nordlund tries a body shot but McCullough blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Nordlund fails to land.
Nordlund tries a knee to the head but McCullough blocks it.
McCullough blocks an uppercut.
McCullough blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nordlund gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from McCullough.
Nordlund misses with a punch on the inside.
David Nordlund seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McCullough works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McCullough jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nordlund walks away with a smile on his face. McCullough gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
McCullough darts in and clinches Nordlund up against the cage.
McCullough tries for a takedown. No joy.
David Nordlund has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sherman McCullough is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#BC#
McCullough breaks the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to David Nordlund.
I think McCullough has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sherman McCullough!
The defeated David Nordlund had this to say: 'He was better today but I will come back even stronger!'.
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