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Event:
PFF 28 Loureiro vs Terranova
Date: Apr 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Mansikka tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ofique paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mansikka has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Ofique is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Ofique looks to land a combination but Mansikka avoids it well.
Mansikka wants to counter with a clinch but Ofique pushes him away.
Ofique misses with a wild body shot.
Mansikka scoring well with a low kick there.
Ofique tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mansikka was well out of range. Poor timing from Ofique.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mansikka. Ofique does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mansikka looks to land a left hand but Ofique moved out of range nicely.
As Mansikka looks to move away, Ofique throws a big counter combo but Mansikka just gets out of the way.
Mansikka takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mansikka shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Ofique eats them both and turns towards Mansikka to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT2#
It looks like Lazlo Ofique has been cut.
Ofique cracks Mansikka with a good jab.
Mansikka throws out a loose jab but Ofique uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Ofique tries to sprawl but Mansikka drives through with a takedown into half guard.
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!
Ofique is trying to stand back up but Mansikka is controlling him
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mansikka tries to pass to full mount but Ofique defends it. #T1#
Mansikka seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Mansikka is continuing to stall.
Mansikka wants to free his trapped foot but Ofique is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mansikka is taking a breather. Ofique 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.
Ofique is trying to stand back up but Mansikka is controlling him
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sloppy strikes from Mansikka. Those never looked like landing.
Mansikka wants to clinch.
Ofique is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mansikka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mansikka misses with a hook to the body
and Ofique counters with a left and a right that stings Mansikka.
Mansikka thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ofique takes a swing at Mansikka's ribcage but misses.
Mansikka slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ofique fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mansikka manages to avoid it.
Ofique throws a body punch but Mansikka moves out of range. #T3#
Ofique wants to clinch up but Mansikka keeps it at a distance.
Nice shot lands for Mansikka.
Teppo Mansikka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mansikka throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Mansikka closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Ofique's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ofique misses with a punch to the body.
Good body shot from Ofique.
Ofique is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ofique doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mansikka struggles to land a body shot inside as Ofique controls his hands.
Mansikka prevents Ofique from breaking the clinch.
Ofique stalling the fight.
Mansikka avoiding damage.
Mansikka works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#T4#
Ofique has had enough of the clinch but Mansikka keeps him there for the moment.
Ofique lands a body punch.
Mansikka throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mansikka struggles to land a body shot inside as Ofique controls his hands.
Mansikka looking to throw knees to the head but Ofique is blocking nicely.
A short uppercut from Mansikka.
Ofique misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ofique working aggressively here.
#BC2#
Mansikka's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ofique takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mansikka dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ofique is looking to wear down Mansikka with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ofique showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mansikka.
Mansikka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL#
Ofique clinches up with Mansikka and pushes him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teppo Mansikka dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lazlo Ofique's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Ofique on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mansikka lands with a hook. Ofique tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ofique swats away the attempt to clinch by Mansikka.
Mansikka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ofique swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ofique scores with a shot to the body.
Ofique has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Ofique chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mansikka can pounce on him.
Ofique misses with a jab, cross combination.
#CL2#
Mansikka closes the distance and clinches.
Ofique swings wildly with an uppercut but Mansikka uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Mansikka just leaning against Ofique, taking a breather.
Mansikka tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ofique avoids it.
Mansikka throws an elbow that misses.
Ofique is trying to stall.
Mansikka blocks a body shot from Ofique. #T1#
Ofique lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mansikka backwards.
Mansikka has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ofique fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mansikka throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ofiques head.
Ofique tries to throw a body punch but Mansikka avoids it by throwing Ofique back against the cage.
Mansikka lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mansikka goes for a takedown attempt but Ofique pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Lazlo Ofique is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mansikka on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ofique moves away from the strike by Mansikka.
A counter left hand to the body from Ofique misses its target.
Mansikka doesn't manage to clinch there - Ofique circles away.
Ofique appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ofique cracks a nice hook into Mansikka's ribs.
Ofique wants to clinch.#T2#
Mansikka misses the shot to the body.
Ofique wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mansikka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ofique manages to avoid it.
Jab from Mansikka.
Ofique has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ofique there as he acknowledges the shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ofique misses with a wild body shot.
Ofique takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mansikka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ofique.
Mansikka bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ofique misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mansikka.
Mansikka circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mansikka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
No joy there for Ofique, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T3#
Mansikka lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
#CL2#
Mansikka moves into the clinch.
Mansikka blocking some punches.
Ofique lands an uppercut.
Mansikka lands a nice shot to the body.
Ofique is trying to push Mansikka away but Mansikka has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Ofique lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2#
Mansikka's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mansikka avoids the body shot from Ofique.
Mansikka lands with an overhand left.
Ofique showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mansikka.
#T4#
Ofique shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mansikka avoids the body shot from Ofique.
Donk. Mansikka catches Ofique right on the button with a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ofique throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Mansikka decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ofique's guard.
Mansikka prevents Ofique from getting back to his feet.
Ofique on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ofique tries to get out of the position.
Mansikka controls from within his opponent's guard.
Mansikka looking to pass the guard.
Mansikka postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teppo Mansikka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lazlo Ofique's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Mansikka misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ofique counters with a right hand to the body.
Ofique fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mansikka manages to avoid it.
Mansikka keeps the fight on the outside.
Mansikka swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mansikka scores with a hook to the body. Ofique takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mansikka lands with a nice combination. Ofique backs away looking to recover.
Sloppy strikes from Mansikka. Those never looked like landing.
Mansikka's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ofique connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mansikka scrambles back to his feet.
Ofique tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mansikka paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mansikka is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It looked like Ofique was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mansikka.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ofique looks to score with a jab to the body but Mansikka is just out of range.
Ofique throws a right and a left that Mansikka avoids nicely.
Mansikka throws a body punch but Ofique moves out of range.
Mansikka tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ofique paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Ofique. Mansikka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ofique throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mansikka wants to counter with a clinch but Ofique pushes him away.
Mansikka stalks Ofique and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ofique's face. Ofique staggers backwards, shaken.
Mansikka throws a body shot but no joy.
Good standup being displayed there by Mansikka as he connects with a hook.
Ofique misses with a body shot.
Mansikka misses with a left hand
and Ofique counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mansikka thinking.
Mansikka throws a series of punches but Ofique moves out of range.
Mansikka moves in looking to clinch but Ofique pushes him off.#CL2#
Mansikka gets a clinch.
Ofique tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Teppo Mansikka seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ofique stops a takedown attempt from Mansikka.
Mansikka is leaning against Ofique and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mansikka takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T2#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mansikka.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ofique misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ofique misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mansikka misses with some punches.
Ofique blocks a body shot from Mansikka.
Ofique looking to slow down the pace here.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A short right from Ofique.
Mansikka holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Ofique effectively controlling the action here.#T3#
Mansikka lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #CUT2#
Lazlo Ofique's cut is getting worse.
Ofique has had enough of the clinch but Mansikka keeps him there for the moment.
A right hand to the body from Mansikka.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mansikka lands with a right to the head.
Mansikka taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The referee calls for Mansikka to work.
Ofique lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mansikka tries for a takedown but Ofique manages to get underhooks.
Ofique wants to stall.
Mansikka holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Ofique blocking some punches.
Lazlo Ofique has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Teppo Mansikka is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Mansikka digs a right hand into Ofique's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ofique's gas tank.
Mansikka leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ofique misses with a punch to the body.
Mansikka looking to stall.
Mansikka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mansikka throws a head punch that misses.
Ofique looking to stall.
Ofique goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ofique misses with the head strike.
Ofique misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Teppo Mansikka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mansikka 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Teppo Mansikka!
A relieved looking Teppo Mansikka thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
PFF 23 Kansalainen vs Huang
Date: Mar 03, 2018 |
#R1#
Baruti is looking to clinch but Mansikka is avoiding it.
Mansikka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Baruti sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Baruti swings for the body but Mansikka moves out of range.
Baruti tries to clinch but Mansikka is having none of it.
Mansikka slips a jab and a cross from Baruti.
Baruti misses with a hook. Mansikka ducked under it nicely.
Nice shot by Mansikka.
Baruti scores with a nice strike.
Mansikka scores with a sloppy right hand. Baruti should have avoided that one. #CL2#
Mansikka drives through and clinches with Baruti against the cage.
Mansikka blocks an uppercut.
Mansikka missing with knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Baruti.
Mansikka blocking some punches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Mansikka.
Baruti throws a punch but it's blocked by Mansikka.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baruti can't find room to land a body shot as Mansikka controls the action.
Baruti struggles to land a body shot inside as Mansikka controls his hands.
#T1#
Mansikka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Baruti lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mansikka backwards.
Mansikka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mansikka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Baruti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Mansikka scores with a nice short uppercut.#CUT2#
It looks like Skender Baruti has been cut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Baruti creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Baruti tries to throw a body punch but Mansikka avoids it by throwing Baruti back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mansikka.
Baruti lands a left hand.
Baruti lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mansikka.
Baruti misses with a hook from the clinch.
Baruti lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mansikka backwards.
Mansikka taking a breather.
Baruti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Baruti can't find room to land a body shot as Mansikka controls the action.
Baruti struggles to land a body shot inside as Mansikka controls his hands.
Baruti tries a body shot but Mansikka blocks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mansikka blocks a body shot from Baruti.
Nice body punch from Baruti.
Baruti misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mansikka has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Baruti seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Mansikka can turn it around.
Mansikka digs a right hand underneath Baruti's ribcage. Baruti let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mansikka misses with a body punch.
Baruti tries to work over Mansikka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mansikka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Baruti's elbow.
Baruti misses with a punch to the body.
Mansikka softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Baruti lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mansikka backwards.
Mansikka looking to throw knees to the head but Baruti is blocking nicely.
A left hand lands to the body for Mansikka.
Mansikka misses with a body punch.
#T3#
Baruti goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mansikka is pushing Baruti up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Mansikka can't find room to land a body shot as Baruti controls the action.
Baruti lands a nice uppercut.
Mansikka tries to throw a body punch but Baruti avoids it by throwing Mansikka back against the cage.
Mansikka lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Baruti.
Baruti keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mansikka's efforts to push away.
Baruti lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Baruti has a couple of punches blocked by Mansikka.
Baruti misses with some punches.
Mansikka lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Baruti backwards.
Mansikka stops a takedown attempt from Baruti.
#T4#
Mansikka drops down looking for an ankle pick but Baruti pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Mansikka moves into the clinch successfully.
Mansikka tries to throw a body punch but Baruti avoids it by throwing Mansikka back against the cage.
Baruti swings wildly with an uppercut but Mansikka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Baruti working aggressively here.
Mansikka lands with a right to the head.
Mansikka lands with a light punch inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Mansikka.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mansikka lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mansikka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Baruti's elbow.
Mansikka stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Baruti can't find room to land a body shot as Mansikka controls the action.
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 Skender Baruti will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Skender Baruti's cut.
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#
Baruti is looking to clinch.
Mansikka on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Baruti. Baruti obviously looking to wear him down.
Mansikka throws a solid leg kick but Baruti takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mansikka.
Jab, jab by Baruti - just one landing.
Mansikka takes a swing at Baruti's ribcage but misses.
Baruti cracks the inside of Mansikka's front leg.
Mansikka tries to close the distance and clinch but Baruti swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A combination from Mansikka does no damage.
Mansikka ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Baruti just misses with a punch to the body.
Mansikka lands with an overhand left.
Mansikka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baruti scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mansikka takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mansikka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Baruti.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baruti moves in looking to clinch but Mansikka pushes him off.
Skender Baruti is winning the standup battle so far.
Baruti scores with a nice strike.
Mansikka tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Baruti manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Mansikka throws a right hand that Baruti ducks under and follows up with a left that Baruti also avoids with ease.
Baruti seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Baruti slips under a jab.
Baruti looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Baruti blocks the body kick.
Mansikka cracks a nice hook into Baruti's ribs.
Mansikka checks a leg kick.
Baruti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mansikka.
Mansikka tries to bum rush Baruti with a series of wild strikes but Baruti uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mansikka just misses with a punch to the body.
Baruti keeps Mansikka at a distance using the push kick. #CL2#
Mansikka drives through and clinches with Baruti against the cage.
Baruti tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mansikka's elbow.
Mansikka tries for a takedown but Baruti manages to get underhooks.
Mansikka prevents a body shot from Baruti.
Baruti working aggressively here.
A short left from Baruti.
Skender Baruti has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Baruti works on Mansikka's body with a couple of short punches.#T2#
A hook to the body from Mansikka.
Baruti scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mansikka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC2#
Mansikka manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Baruti misses with a punch on the inside.
Baruti is looking to control Mansikka's arms but Mansikka gets an underhook and turns him. Now Baruti has his back to the cage.
Baruti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mansikka goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mansikka lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mansikka works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Baruti has a couple of punches blocked by Mansikka.
#BC2#
Mansikka breaks the clinch.
Baruti throws a body punch but Mansikka moves out of range.
Teppo Mansikka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
Baruti moves out of range of the body kick from Mansikka.
Baruti is looking to counter the offense by Mansikka and move into the clinch.
Mansikka fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mansikka throws a head kick but Baruti moves out of range.
#CL2#
Mansikka clinches up with Baruti and pushes him back against the cage.
Baruti misses with a hook to the ribs.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Mansikka is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Baruti pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Baruti tries a body shot but Mansikka blocks it.
Mansikka tries a knee to the head but Baruti blocks it.
#BC2#
Mansikka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Baruti tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mansikka swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Mansikka darts in and clinches Baruti up against the cage.
Baruti swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Baruti tries a body shot but Mansikka blocks it.
Baruti has Mansikka pressed against the cage, preventing Mansikka from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T4#
Baruti struggles to land a body shot inside as Mansikka controls his hands.
Baruti prevents a takedown attempt there.
Skender Baruti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Teppo Mansikka.
Baruti swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mansikka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Baruti's elbow.
Mansikka throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Barutis head.
A short uppercut from Mansikka.
A left hand lands to the body for Baruti.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Baruti.
Mansikka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mansikka struggles to land a body shot inside as Baruti controls his hands.
Baruti throws a punch but it's blocked by Mansikka.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mansikka blocking some punches.
Baruti misses with some punches.
Mansikka gets through Baruti's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Teppo Mansikka will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Skender Baruti's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Mansikka comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd cheers as Mansikka lands an impressive looking overhand right. Baruti doesn't seem phased though.
Baruti's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mansikka under the eye.
Mansikka thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mansikka tries to clinch up but Baruti circles away and keeps his distance.
Mansikka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mansikka feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Baruti's calf.
Baruti with a jab.
Mansikka blocks a jab.
Baruti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mansikka.
Baruti throws a nice outside leg kick.
Baruti tries to close the distance and clinch but Mansikka swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mansikka thows a left - swing and a miss!
Baruti tries to work over Mansikka's front leg with a kick but Mansikka checks it.
Mansikka swats away the attempt to clinch by Baruti.
Baruti tries to clinch up.#T1#
Mansikka missing with a left hand there. Baruti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mansikka throws a big shot that misses.
Baruti wants to clinch up but Mansikka keeps it at a distance.
Mansikka walks into a left hand.
Mansikka lands a right hook to the body.
Mansikka misses with a head kick.
Mansikka digs a good body shot into Baruti's ribs.#CL#
Baruti gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mansikka will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Baruti up against the cage.
Baruti misses with a short punch on the inside.
Baruti lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mansikka tries a knee to the head but Baruti blocks it.
Mansikka pushes Baruti back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T2#
Mansikka gets through Baruti's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Baruti goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Baruti lands with a right to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Baruti - that landed with a thud.
Mansikka stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Mansikka blocks a body shot from Baruti.
Baruti has a couple of punches blocked by Mansikka.
Mansikka misses with an elbow over the top.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Baruti. #BC2#
Mansikka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Baruti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mansikka sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mansikka chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Baruti can pounce on him.
Mansikka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Baruti manages to avoid it.
Baruti avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T3#
Baruti on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Baruti takes a jab right on the kisser.
Baruti throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Baruti wants to clinch.
Mansikka displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Baruti throws out the jab.
Baruti chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Baruti is looking to score with low kicks.#CL2#
Mansikka gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short uppercut from Mansikka.
Mansikka doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mansikka stalling against the cage.
Mansikka looking to slow down the pace here.#T4#
A short right from Baruti.
Baruti has Mansikka pressed against the cage, preventing Mansikka from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Baruti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mansikka misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mansikka prevents a body shot from Baruti.
Mansikka effectively controlling the action here.
Mansikka pushes Baruti back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Baruti doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baruti misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mansikka tries to land a knee to the head but Baruti blocks with his arms.
Baruti being controlled against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Teppo Mansikka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mansikka 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Teppo Mansikka!
After winning the bout, Teppo Mansikka thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
UVC 19 Bear VS Thatcher
Date: Dec 23, 2017 |
#R1#
Mansikka throws a head kick but Booker moves out of range.
Mansikka swings away with a body shot that misses
and Booker counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#
It looks like Teppo Mansikka has been cut.
Mansikka misses with an uppercut
#KD#
and Booker counters with a nice right hand that sends Mansikka toppling to the canvas! Mansikka scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Booker finish him?!
Booker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mansikka.
We've been told by Booker's head coaches at Top Dawg that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mansikka tries to close the distance and clinch but Booker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mansikka fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mansikka scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Booker cracks Mansikka with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Mansikka tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Booker pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Mansikka is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anfernee Jeremiah Booker!
Anfernee Jeremiah Booker was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
UVC 14 Darrow VS Ethan
Date: Nov 09, 2017 |
#R1#
A shot to the body from Mansikka misses
and Tu Fat counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mansikka connects with a nice looking jab.
Mansikka scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tu Fat throws a jab but it's blocked by Mansikka.
Mansikka explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Mansikka swings for the body but Tu Fat moves out of range.
Tu Fat fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mansikka on the side of the head.
Teppo Mansikka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tu Fat tries to bum rush Mansikka with a series of wild strikes but Mansikka uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL2#
Mansikka takes the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mansikka.
Mansikka scores with a shot to the side of Tu Fat's 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!
Tu Fat's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tu Fat misses with some punches.
Mansikka keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tu Fat's efforts to push away.
Mansikka is looking to take this one to the mat.#T1#
Tu Fat is trying to force a seperation but Mansikka has the dominant position.
Mansikka taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A short right from Mansikka on the inside.
Mansikka leaning against his opponent.
Tu Fat looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mansikka stalling against the cage.
Tu Fat being controlled against the cage.
Tu Fat can't break the clinch.
Tu Fat is trying to maintain a safe position but Mansikka gets an underhook and turns Tu Fat into the cage.
Tu Fat looking to stall.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mansikka creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mansikka lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Tu Fat. #T2#
Mansikka will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Tu Fat up against the cage.
Mansikka changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tu Fat fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
Mansikka clinches up against the cage.
Tu Fat's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tu Fat scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tu Fat has had enough of the clinch but Mansikka keeps him there for the moment.
Tu Fat can't break the clinch.
Mansikka scores with a shot to the side of Tu Fat's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tu Fat swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tu Fat is trying to break the clinch but Mansikka is controlling him.
Mansikka scores with a shot to the side of Tu Fat's head.
Mansikka effectively controlling the action here.#T3#
Tu Fat working aggressively here.
Tu Fat wants to stall.
Tu Fat swings wildly with an uppercut but Mansikka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tu Fat is trying to break the clinch but Mansikka is controlling him.
Tu Fat stalling in the clinch but Mansikka improves position.
Mansikka has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Tu Fat seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Mansikka can turn it around.
Tu Fat's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tu Fat is looking to control Mansikka's arms but Mansikka gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tu Fat has his back to the cage.
Tu Fat misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tu Fat takes a shot to the head. #ROC2#
Tu Fat is rocked!
Mansikka lands a big right hand that drops Tu Fat! The killer instinct kicks in and Mansikka finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Mansikka!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Teppo Mansikka!
Teppo Mansikka seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 13, 2017 |
#R1#
Mansikka throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#CUT2#
It looks like Moshe Arnold has been cut.
No joy there for Mansikka, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Arnold is looking to counter the offense by Mansikka and move into the clinch.
Mansikka jabs Arnold to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Danga de danga de dang - Mansikka scores with a four punch combination!
Arnold showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mansikka.
Mansikka will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Arnold tries to counter with a takedown but Mansikka is quick to defend against it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mansikka looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Arnold really is a fat lump.
Mansikka throws a right and a left that Arnold avoids nicely.
As Mansikka tries to get set, Arnold tries to push him back and clinch up but Mansikka manages to avoid the attempt.
Mansikka throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Arnold. #T1#
Mansikka throws a sloppy head kick
and Arnold counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Mansikka keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Teppo Mansikka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mansikka moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Mansikka lands a head shot.
Arnold goes for a double leg but Mansikka avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mansikka continues to drive forward.
Mansikka unleashes a big counter combination but Arnold bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Mansikka tries to bum rush Arnold with a series of wild strikes but Arnold uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mansikka throws a sloppy head kick
and Arnold counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mansikka tries to clinch up.
Arnold looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Teppo Mansikka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Arnold keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Arnold wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Mansikka jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Arnold keeps the fight on the outside.
Sloppy strikes from Mansikka. Those never looked like landing.
As Mansikka looks to move away, Arnold throws a big counter combo but Mansikka just gets out of the way.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arnold dodges the punch combination from Mansikka.
Arnold is looking to counter the offense by Mansikka and move into the clinch.
Mansikka scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Mansikka looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mansikka looks winded!
Mansikka scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#T3##TD#
Arnold gets the takedown into side control. #ES2#
Mansikka throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Arnold.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Moshe Arnold. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mansikka falls off balance throwing a combination
and Arnold counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mansikka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mansikka misses with a combination
#CL#
and Arnold counters by moving into the clinch. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Arnold breaks from the clinch.
Mansikka takes a swing at Arnold's ribcage but misses.
Arnold is looking to counter the offense by Mansikka and move into the clinch.#TD#
Mansikka gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Arnold to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Arnold throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mansikka works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Arnold has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Arnold missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SU#
Arnold gets to his feet. Mansikka looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Arnold moves out of range of the body kick from Mansikka.
Mansikka throws a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teppo Mansikka dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Moshe Arnold's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
A punch combination from Mansikka misses.
Mansikka is looking to clinch but Arnold is avoiding it.
As Mansikka tries to get set, Arnold tries to push him back and clinch up but Mansikka manages to avoid the attempt.
Mansikka scores with a jab to the head.
Mansikka closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Mansikka lands with a hook. Arnold tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mansikka fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mansikka swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Arnold counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Teppo Mansikka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mansikka misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Arnold dodges the punch combination from Mansikka.
Mansikka is breathing heavily.#T1#
Arnold takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mansikka moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Moshe Arnold is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mansikka will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mansikka slaps away a takedown attempt from Arnold, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mansikka throws a right and a left that Arnold avoids nicely.
Arnold dodges the punch combination from Mansikka.
Arnold tries to counter by clinching up but Mansikka breaks away and moves out of range.#T2#
Mansikka throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#TD#
Arnold is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mansikka's half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arnold throwing shots but Mansikka is blocking nicely.
Arnold throwing shots but Mansikka is blocking nicely.
Arnold missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SU#
Arnold stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #TD#
Arnold dives in and scores a takedown into Mansikka's guard.#ES2#
Mansikka pushes Arnold off and gets back to his feet.
#T3#
Mansikka has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Arnold tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mansikka defends well and Arnold ends up having to push Mansikka into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mansikka misses with a double jab
and Arnold counters with a stiff right hand. #TD#
Arnold feints and as Mansikka raises his hands in defense, Arnold changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Arnold trying to control the position from guard on top but Mansikka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mansikka wants to get back to his feet but Arnold is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Mansikka keeping moving, preventing Arnold from controlling successfully. #T4##SUB#
Arnold drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Arnold jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Arnold is looking to work some ground and pound but Mansikka has wrist control.
Mansikka preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Arnold stopping the sweep attempt from Mansikka.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Arnold pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mansikka avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mansikka thows a left - swing and a miss!
Arnold went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Mansikka tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Arnold paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teppo Mansikka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Moshe Arnold's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Arnold feints and as Mansikka raises his hands in defense, Arnold changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Arnold postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Arnold throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Arnold postures up in Mansikka's guard and throws a big left but Mansikka blocks it.
Mansikka utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Arnold throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Arnold drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Arnold jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Arnold might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mansikka takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Arnold stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T1#
Mansikka throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Arnold counters by clinching up.
Arnold fails to pull guard.
#BC#
Arnold manages to break the clinch.
Mansikka misses with a body shot
#CL#
and Arnold counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Arnold.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mansikka.
Arnold is trying to pull guard but Mansikka has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Arnold breaks from the clinch.
Arnold fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Moshe Arnold. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mansikka misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mansikka swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL#
and Arnold moves into the clinch.#T2#
Arnold fails to pull guard.
#BC#
Arnold breaks the clinch.
A combination from Mansikka does no damage.
Arnold tries to counter by clinching up but Mansikka breaks away and moves out of range.
Arnold takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#TD#
Arnold manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Mansikka on his heels. He'll look to pass Mansikka's guard now, I'm sure.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arnold trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Moshe Arnold overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Arnold lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mansikka wants to stand up but Arnold is controlling him. #SU#
Arnold gets to his feet. Mansikka looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T3#
Mansikka misses with a right hand
and Arnold counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Arnold has a takedown stuffed.
Mansikka is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Mansikka misses with a straight left.
Arnold is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Mansikka.
Arnold slips under a jab from Mansikka.
Arnold is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Mansikka.
Mansikka gets off balance looking for a body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Mansikka fails to land with a series of punches.
Arnold tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Mansikka manages to circle out of the way.
Arnold misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Teppo Mansikka is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Arnold is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mansikka sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Arnold tries for a takedown but Mansikka sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mansikka lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#CL2#
Mansikka darts in and clinches Arnold up against the cage.#BC#
Arnold pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mansikka throws a shot from downtown. Arnold moves away and avoids it.
Arnold is looking to counter the offense by Mansikka and move into the clinch.
Mansikka looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL2#
Mansikka rushes Arnold and presses him up against the cage.
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 Moshe Arnold.
I think Mansikka has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Teppo Mansikka!
Teppo Mansikka decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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