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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 29, 2019 |
#R1#
Hauweg scores with a jab to the body.
Kankunnen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kankunnen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kankunnen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hauweg as he avoids it easily. #TD#
Hauweg shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hauweg showed some decent athleticism there.
Hauweg scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kankunnen is pressing down on Hauweg's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hauweg stands up over Kankunnen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kankunnen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hauweg controls the pace.
Kankunnen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hauweg. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hauweg postures up and lands a big shot to Kankunnen's brow.
Hauweg postures up and lands a big shot to Kankunnen's brow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hauweg cracks Kankunnen with a solid left hand.
Hauweg distracts Kankunnen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#ROC#
Kankunnen is rocked!
Hauweg chips away with some ground and pound.
Kankunnen is still in real trouble! Can Hauweg finish him?
Hauweg pushes down on Kankunnen's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hauweg scores with a big shot! Kankunnen's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Kankunnen! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bob Hauweg!
After winning the bout, Bob Hauweg 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 02, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Sakovich gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Sakovich breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kankunnen dodges the punch combination from Sakovich.
#CL#
Sakovich rushes Kankunnen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kankunnen jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sakovich walks away with a smile on his face. Kankunnen gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kankunnen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#CL2#
Sakovich tries to keep at a distance but Kankunnen has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Sakovich breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kankunnen shoots in and drives through. Sakovich sprawls well.
Sakovich is looking to counter with head kicks.#TD2#
Kankunnen gets a takedown into half guard.
Sakovich wants to get back to his feet.
Sakovich knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kankunnen on the ground.#T1#
Nice strikes from Kankunnen there.
Kankunnen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kankunnen looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Let's hope that Kankunnen has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Sakovich is looking to escape.#SUB2#
Kankunnen is looking for a kimura here.
#T2#
Kankunnen is taking a breather. Sakovich 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.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kankunnen lands a nice short elbow.#SU2#
Kankunnen decides to stand and escape the position.
Kankunnen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sakovich defends it nicely.
Andrei Sakovich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tori Kankunnen.
Kankunnen shoots in but no luck this time. #CL#
Sakovich closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sakovich is stalling here.
#T3#
Sakovich stalls.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Sakovich takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Sakovich working aggressively here.
Kankunnen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sakovich tries to break free but Kankunnen pushes him back against the cage.
Sakovich is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#BC#
Sakovich's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sakovich looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Sakovich tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD2#
and Kankunnen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kankunnen postures up and lands a big shot to Sakovich's brow.
Sakovich might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kankunnen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kankunnen scores with punches from side control.
Kankunnen is working Sakovich over with some ground and pound from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kankunnen prevents Sakovich from escaping the position.#SU2#
Kankunnen decides to stand up, so the ref orders Sakovich to his feet.
Sakovich defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kankunnen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tori Kankunnen will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##TD2#
Kankunnen drives through with a takedown into Sakovich's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Kankunnen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sakovich is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sakovich wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Kankunnen manages to pass to side control.
Sakovich has hold of Kankunnen's hands but Kankunnen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kankunnen is controlling the pace.
#T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Kankunnen is looking for a kimura here.
Sakovich is refusing to be controlled, as Kankunnen sits in half guard.
Sakovich tries to kick Kankunnen off but Kankunnen keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB2#
Kankunnen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Tori Kankunnen has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kankunnen takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Kankunnen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sakovich doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kankunnen.
Kankunnen moves nicely into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kankunnen lands a few punches from side control.#SUB2#
Kankunnen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T3##SUB2#
Kankunnen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kankunnen working the body and head with strikes.
Kankunnen lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Sakovich down.
Kankunnen lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Kankunnen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kankunnen cracks Sakovich with a big right hand but Sakovich just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Kankunnen lands some shots froms side control.
Kankunnen landing strikes.
Sakovich takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#T4#
Sakovich wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Kankunnen advances nicely into full mount.
Kankunnen connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Kankunnen looking to control but Sakovich is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kankunnen with the ground and pound from mount.
Kankunnen content just to control the position here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kankunnen wants to control the pace but Sakovich is squirming around nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kankunnen lands a big elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tori Kankunnen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Sakovich looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sakovich pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kankunnen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kankunnen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kankunnen dives in for a single leg takedown but Sakovich sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Sakovich is looking to clinch.
Sakovich tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kankunnen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kankunnen goes for a double leg but Sakovich avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sakovich continues to drive forward.
Andrei Sakovich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tori Kankunnen.
Kankunnen dives in for a single leg takedown but Sakovich sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kankunnen blocks a head kick by Sakovich.
#T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Sakovich looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kankunnen shoots in for a takedown but Sakovich shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL#
Sakovich gets a clinch.
Sakovich is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #BC#
Sakovich escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kankunnen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sakovich as he jumps to the side.
Kankunnen shoots in for a takedown but Sakovich shows good takedown defense.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kankunnen or perhaps it was just good defense by Sakovich, which made it look bad. #T2#
Sakovich lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Andrei Sakovich is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sakovich stuffs the takedown attempt from Kankunnen. Kankunnen gets slowly back to his feet.
Kankunnen closes the distance and clinches up with Sakovich, looking for a takedown. Kankunnen pushes Sakovich against the cage but Sakovich circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kankunnen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kankunnen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kankunnen misses with a takedown attempt
and Sakovich counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Sakovich closes the distance and clinches.
Kankunnen drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sakovich gets the underhooks and prevents it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sakovich is struggling to control the position.#T3#
Sakovich manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The referee is keeping an eye on Sakovich - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kankunnen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sakovich avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kankunnen is looking to take this one to the mat.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sakovich trying to land knees to the body.
Kankunnen goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sakovich prevents it.
#BC#
Sakovich breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sakovich takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#TD2#
Kankunnen closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kankunnen lands in his opponent's guard.
Kankunnen trying to control the position from guard on top but Sakovich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Andrei Sakovich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tori Kankunnen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Sakovich has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Kankunnen is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Sakovich.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andrei Sakovich showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kankunnen 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 27:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tori Kankunnen!
Andrei Sakovich spoke after the fight, saying 'Well that's life folks. Gonna be better next time and win!! So better watch out Bay Bay!!'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 04, 2018 |
#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rodrigez.
Rodrigez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kankunnen shoots in for a double leg but Rodrigez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kankunnen has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Rodrigez is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Kankunnen shoots in for a takedown but Rodrigez shows good takedown defense.
Kankunnen fails with the takedown.
Emanuel Rodrigez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tori Kankunnen.
Kankunnen throws a sloppy head kick and Rodrigez moves out of range easily.
Rodrigez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kankunnen as he avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Rodrigez shoots in and bounces Kankunnen off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Rodrigez is standing up over Kankunnen. Kankunnen looks to escape but Rodrigez dives into side control.
#T1##REVB#
Rodrigez is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Kankunnen's shoulder. That is not cool. #SUB#
Rodrigez tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Rodrigez working away.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Kankunnen is not content to let Rodrigez control the position. #T2#
Kankunnen is looking for a sweep.
Kankunnen is letting Rodrigez control him for a moment.
Rodrigez looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Kankunnen can't do much from the bottom here.
Rodrigez taking a breather here.
Kankunnen is not content to let Rodrigez control the position. #T3#
Rodrigez controls the position.
Kankunnen is trying to control Rodrigez's posture but Rodrigez avoids it.
Rodrigez scoring with punches from side control.
Rodrigez is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Kankunnen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kankunnen is working to avoid the ground and pound but Rodrigez connects with a decent elbow. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kankunnen prevents Rodrigez from moving into mount. #SUB#
Rodrigez is trying to get an arm triangle but Kankunnen is defending well. #SUB#
Rodrigez wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kankunnen, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kankunnen is looking to reverse the position.
Rodrigez wants to control but Kankunnen is keeping him busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kankunnen is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emanuel Rodrigez dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Rodrigez leaves Kankunnen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD#
Rodrigez scores with a takedown into Kankunnen's guard.
Rodrigez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kankunnen can do to turn this around?
Rodrigez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Rodrigez seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kankunnen for as long as he can get away with.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Rodrigez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kankunnen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rodrigez is one step ahead there. #T1#
Rodrigez forces his way into half guard.
Rodrigez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kankunnen keeps working.
Kankunnen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kankunnen.
Kankunnen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Rodrigez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rodrigez wants to control from the top but Kankunnen keeps moving. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kankunnen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rodrigez controls the pace.
Rodrigez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kankunnen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rodrigez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rodrigez trying to control but Kankunnen is working from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Rodrigez postures up.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Rodrigez looks for a takedown but Kankunnen sprawls well.#TD#
Rodrigez shoots in and gets a takedown into Kankunnen's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kankunnen is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kankunnen can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kankunnen keeping full guard, as Rodrigez tries to pass. #T3#
Kankunnen looking for a sweep. Not yet Kankunnen, not yet.
Kankunnen keeping moving, preventing Rodrigez from controlling successfully.
Kankunnen being controlled here, momentarily.
Kankunnen keeping full guard, as Rodrigez tries to pass.
Kankunnen working a defensive guard here.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nice sprawl there from Kankunnen as Rodrigez shoots in.
Kankunnen dodges the punch combination from Rodrigez.
Kankunnen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rodrigez's waist but Rodrigez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kankunnen off to one side. #TD#
Rodrigez darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Rodrigez wants to control but Kankunnen is keeping him busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU#
Rodrigez stands up and beckons Kankunnen to join him on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emanuel Rodrigez dominated that second 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
A head kick misses from Rodrigez.
Rodrigez tries for a takedown but Kankunnen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kankunnen goes for a double leg but Rodrigez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rodrigez continues to drive forward.
Rodrigez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kankunnen.
Kankunnen with the counter takedown but Rodrigez avoids it easily.
Kankunnen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rodrigez looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Kankunnen shoots in looking for a takedown. Rodrigez tries to sprawl out of it but Kankunnen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rodrigez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rodrigez attempts a counter takedown but Kankunnen avoids it well and moves away.
Emanuel Rodrigez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tori Kankunnen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Rodrigez closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kankunnen's guard.
Rodrigez wants to control from the top but Kankunnen keeps moving. #T1#
Kankunnen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kankunnen looking for a sweep. Not yet Kankunnen, not yet.
Rodrigez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rodrigez passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SU#
Rodrigez stands up and beckons Kankunnen to his feet. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Rodrigez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD#
Rodrigez shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Rodrigez was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kankunnen tries to escape but Rodrigez is in control.
Kankunnen is letting Rodrigez control him for a moment.
Kankunnen regains half guard.
Rodrigez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kankunnen is trying to maintain the position but Rodrigez is very close to passing his half guard.
Rodrigez not doing much here.
#T3#
Rodrigez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Kankunnen is staying active underneath Rodrigez, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rodrigez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kankunnen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kankunnen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Rodrigez shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Kankunnen desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Tori Kankunnen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rodrigez controlling the action here.
Emanuel Rodrigez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
And that's the end of the fight!
Emanuel Rodrigez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rodrigez 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emanuel Rodrigez!
After winning the bout, Emanuel Rodrigez 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:
SyFi 124
Date: Nov 04, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Etchecopar forces Kankunnen back against the cage and clinches.
Etchecopar with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Etchecopar stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Etchecopar controlling the action here for a moment.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Etchecopar for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Etchecopar tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kankunnen working hard to break the clinch.
Kankunnen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Etchecopar tries to throw a body punch but Kankunnen avoids it by throwing Etchecopar back against the cage.
Kankunnen's coach down at Cozad MMA Helsinki was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kankunnen's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kankunnen tries for a takedown but Etchecopar manages to get underhooks.
Etchecopar scores a nice knee to the body.
Kankunnen takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kankunnen can't get the takedown.
Etchecopar just leaning against Kankunnen, taking a breather. #T1#
Kankunnen takes a knee right on the jaw!
I was talking to Etchecopar's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kankunnen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kankunnen is trying to maintain a safe position but Etchecopar gets an underhook and turns Kankunnen into the cage.
Etchecopar lands with a short shot to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Etchecopar - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Etchecopar putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kankunnen in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kankunnen looks winded!
A short uppercut from Etchecopar. #ROC#
Kankunnen is rocked!
The two fighters are battling for control here. Kankunnen trying to break out of Etchecopar's Thai clinch. Etchecopar unloads with a massive knee right up the middle that drops Kankunnen to the canvas! He's out cold! Wow, what a knee by Etchecopar!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Baby Etchecopar!
Our winner, Baby Etchecopar, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
WeInSyd 25
Date: Aug 15, 2018 |
#R1#
Donk. Monroe catches Kankunnen right on the button with a cross.
Kankunnen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Monroe throws out the jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Monroe as he connects with a hook.#CL#
Monroe fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kankunnen, pushing him back against the cage.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kankunnen has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Monroe scores with a shoulder strike. #ROC#
Kankunnen is rocked!
Monroe pushes off an throws an elbow but Kankunnen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kankunnen is still on wobbly legs! Can Monroe finish him?
Monroe stops a takedown attempt from Kankunnen.
Clinched against the cage, Monroe lands a big elbow that drops Kankunnen! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Kankunnen is complaining that he's OK but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dan Monroe!
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Event:
SyFi 75
Date: Jul 13, 2018 |
#R1#
Nurmagabeeb lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kankunnen at a distance.
Kankunnen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nurmagabeeb. Kankunnen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nurmagabeeb scores with a jab. Kankunnen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kankunnen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nurmagabeeb lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nurmagabeeb misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kankunnen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nurmagabeeb.
Kankunnen feinted with a counter takedown.
Nurmagabeeb thuds a left hand into Kankunnen's body.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kankunnen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Nurmagabeeb is not content to let Kankunnen control the position.
Nurmagabeeb can't do much from the bottom here.
Nurmagabeeb is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Kankunnen is staying active.#T1#
Kankunnen scores with punches from side control.
Kankunnen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nurmagabeeb keeps working.
Kankunnen lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Nurmagabeeb is working to avoid the ground and pound but Kankunnen connects with a decent elbow.
Nurmagabeeb can't do much from the bottom here.
Nurmagabeeb is not content to let Kankunnen control the position.
Nurmagabeeb is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
You can see the frustration on Nurmagabeeb's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kankunnen fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Nurmagabeeb told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Kankunnen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Nurmagabeeb can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Kankunnen goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Nurmagabeeb rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kankunnen's guard! Nice work there by Nurmagabeeb!
Nurmagabeeb working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nurmagabeeb throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Kankunnen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nurmagabeeb defends it easily.
Kankunnen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nurmagabeeb controls the pace.#T3#
Kankunnen keeping moving, preventing Nurmagabeeb from controlling successfully.
Kankunnen wants to stand up but Nurmagabeeb is controlling him.
Kankunnen keeping moving, preventing Nurmagabeeb from controlling successfully.
Kankunnen on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kankunnen tries to get out of the position.
Nurmagabeeb is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Nurmagabeeb lands a couple of digs.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nurmagabeeb wants to control from the top but Kankunnen keeps moving.
Nurmagabeeb might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kankunnen haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nurmagabeeb scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kankunnen doesn't seem bothered though. #TD#
Kankunnen scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kankunnen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kankunnen wants to free his trapped foot but Nurmagabeeb is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Nurmagabeeb actively working from the bottom here.
Nurmagabeeb is trying to maintain the position but Kankunnen is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Nurmagabeeb scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nurmagabeeb tests Kankunnen's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL2#
Nurmagabeeb instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Nurmagabeeb breaks the clinch.
A shot to the liver by Nurmagabeeb. Beautiful body shot.
Tori Kankunnen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nurmagabeeb connects with a nice looking jab.
Nurmagabeeb fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kankunnen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nurmagabeeb is looking to clinch.
Kankunnen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#TD#
Kankunnen looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
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!#SUB2#
Nurmagabeeb is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kankunnen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T1#
Kankunnen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kankunnen stands and throws Nurmagabeeb's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kankunnen working away.
Nurmagabeeb is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kankunnen off and has taken his back!#SUB2#
Kankunnen defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Nurmagabeeb's arms. #SUB2#
Kankunnen is looking to escape but he's done so without protecting himself and Nurmagabeeb manages to counter with a nice rear naked choke! Kankunnen is in trouble and he's forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb!
Post fight, Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb stared into the camera and said 'It was a good fight from a good opponent. I want to thank him. For now, onward and upward!'.
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Event:
SyFi 69
Date: Jun 29, 2018 |
#R1#
Gustav misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Kankunnen counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB#
Gustav is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kankunnen pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gustav gets back to full guard.
Kankunnen content to stall in guard here.
Kankunnen scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
Kankunnen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gustav has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kankunnen has managed to get both his arms back between Gustav's legs - danger averted.
Gustav looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Gustav has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kankunnen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kankunnen scoring with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kankunnen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gustav might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1#
Kankunnen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kankunnen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Gustav has his foot on Kankunnen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kankunnen works his way back into a safe position though.
Kankunnen cracks Gustav with a solid left hand.#SUB#
Gustav has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kankunnen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gustav can't keep his opponent in guard - Kankunnen advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kankunnen perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kankunnen has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad MMA Helsinki. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Gustav regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Gustav has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kankunnen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gustav keeping full guard, as Kankunnen tries to pass. #SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gustav looking for subs off his back but Kankunnen has passed one foot through into half guard.
#T2#
Kankunnen working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
Gustav actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Gustav actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Gustav looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kankunnen landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kankunnen sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gustav manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kankunnen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T3#
Kankunnen's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Gustav has his foot on Kankunnen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kankunnen works his way back into a safe position though.
Kankunnen wants to pass the guard but Gustav is keeping the position.
Kankunnen wants to stand but Gustav is controlling his posture from full guard.
Gustav can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kankunnen controls the pace.#SUB#
Gustav has his feet on Kankunnen's thighs here. He's pushed Kankunnen off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Kankunnen screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Isbrand Gustav!
Isbrand Gustav took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Event:
WeInSyd14
Date: May 30, 2018 |
#R1#
Lillard tries to clinch up but Kankunnen circles away and keeps his distance.
Lillard wants to clinch up but Kankunnen keeps it at a distance.
Kankunnen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lillard connects with a crisp jab.
Tori Kankunnen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lillard tries to clinch up.
Lillard tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kankunnen paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD2#
Kankunnen decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Kankunnen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lillard sees it coming and defends easily.
Kankunnen content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Lillard definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kankunnen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T1#
Lillard is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kankunnen is taking a breather. Lillard 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.
Lillard is trying to get back to full guard.
Kankunnen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kankunnen content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kankunnen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kankunnen working over Lillard with some ground and pound. Lillard looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kankunnen is taking a breather. Lillard 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.
Lillard is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kankunnen scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kankunnen working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kankunnen is thwarting Lillard's attempts to control the position.
Kankunnen performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kankunnen's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T3##SUB2#
Kankunnen in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Lillard tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Kankunnen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tori Kankunnen!
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Event:
SyFi 44
Date: Apr 29, 2018 |
#R1#
Kankunnen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from At Night.
At Night displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kankunnen.
At Night now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#KD2#
At Night waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Kankunnen. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Kankunnen to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
At Night loads up on a big left hand. Kankunnen felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - At Night looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Kankunnen can't hide his disappointment, as At Night celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ariel At Night!
Ariel At Night thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
SyFi 35
Date: Apr 08, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Snoky pushes Kankunnen up against the cage in a clinch.
Kankunnen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Snoky dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Snoky is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A short uppercut from Snoky.
Snoky lands an uppercut.
Kankunnen prevents a body shot from Snoky.
Snoky scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kankunnen is looking for a takedown.
Kankunnen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kankunnen can't find room to land a body shot as Snoky controls the action.
Snoky digs a right hand underneath Kankunnen's ribcage. Kankunnen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snoky tries to work over Kankunnen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Snoky throws a punch but it's blocked by Kankunnen. #TD#
Kankunnen tightens his grip and picks Snoky up, before dumping him to the ground. Snoky manages to land in guard.
Snoky is pulling down on Kankunnen's head to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Kankunnen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kankunnen controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kankunnen stops Snoky from standing up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Snoky can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kankunnen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kankunnen working some strikes from top position.
Kankunnen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kankunnen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Snoky tries to clinch up but Kankunnen circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Kankunnen closes the distance and clinches.
Kankunnen wants a takedown.
Kankunnen is trying to pull guard but Snoky turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tori Kankunnen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Snoky lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kankunnen blocks an uppercut.
Kankunnen stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A bit of stalling here from Snoky.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Snoky.
Snoky lands a body shot.
Nice body punch from Snoky. #T3#
Snoky lands an uppercut.
Kankunnen has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Snoky after a bit of a struggle.
Snoky throws a head punch that misses.
Snoky lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kankunnen.
Good body shot from Snoky.
Snoky throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Snoky lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Snoky fails to land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Snoky. #TD#
Kankunnen jumps guard.
Kankunnen working a defensive guard here.
Snoky really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kankunnen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Snoky trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kankunnen's guard.#T4#
Kankunnen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Snoky has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kankunnen is proving hard to escape from.
Kankunnen trying to control the position.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Snoky has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Kankunnen shoots in for a takedown but Snoky shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Snoky swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Snoky drives through and clinches with Kankunnen against the cage.
Snoky misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kankunnen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Snoky dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##CL2#
Snoky closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Chris Snoky seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A shot in the inside from Snoky.
Snoky swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC#
Kankunnen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Snoky closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Snoky lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kankunnen is trying to drag Snoky to the mat but Snoky just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Snoky swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kankunnen wants a takedown but no success here.
Snoky working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kankunnen wants to take the fight to the mat but Snoky manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tori Kankunnen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Snoky trying to stall but Kankunnen improves his position.
Snoky has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Snoky. #T1#
Snoky lands a left hand.
Snoky misses with a punch on the inside.
Snoky lands an uppercut.
Kankunnen wants to break free but Snoky has control.
Snoky stalling against the cage.
Snoky misses with some punches.
Snoky keeps control of Kankunnen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Snoky swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kankunnen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Snoky.
Snoky gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kankunnen.
Snoky pushes Kankunnen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Snoky has a couple of punches blocked by Kankunnen.
Snoky lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kankunnen has Snoky pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Snoky manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kankunnen has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Snoky after a bit of a struggle.
Snoky manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Snoky lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Snoky lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kankunnen backwards.
A short left from Snoky. #ROC2#
Kankunnen is rocked!
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!
Snoky creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Kankunnen's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Kankunnen drops to his knees and Snoky pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Snoky!
Chris Snoky decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
SyFi 23
Date: Mar 11, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Kankunnen scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB2#
Henderson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Henderson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Henderson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kankunnen is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Henderson looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kankunnen is nestled in close to Henderson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kankunnen landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kankunnen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Henderson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kankunnen pulls his head out easily.
Henderson wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Henderson actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Henderson looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
Kankunnen working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Ground and pound from Kankunnen. #SUB2#
Henderson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Henderson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Kankunnen seems to be working for a kimura but Henderson defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Henderson actively working from the bottom here.
Kankunnen perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Henderson looking for submissions off his back.
Henderson is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Kankunnen jumps into side control!#T2#
Kankunnen controls the position.
Kankunnen working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Kankunnen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Henderson keeps working.
Kankunnen remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Henderson manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Henderson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kankunnen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kankunnen tries to pass to full mount but Henderson defends it.
Henderson tries to roll over but Kankunnen keeps him under control.#T3##SUB2#
Henderson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kankunnen pulls his head out easily.
Kankunnen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Henderson is looking to improve his position.
Kankunnen controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Henderson actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Henderson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Henderson looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Henderson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kankunnen pulls his head out easily.
Henderson looks winded!#T4#
Kankunnen controlling the action here.
Henderson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Henderson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kankunnen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kankunnen is trying to control the action in half guard but Henderson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kankunnen is nestled in close to Henderson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kankunnen with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Henderson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tori Kankunnen dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Henderson dives in and grabs Kankunnen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kankunnen pushes down on Henderson's head and hops out.
Conor Henderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Henderson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD#
and Kankunnen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB2#
Henderson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kankunnen defends well.#SUB2#
Kankunnen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Henderson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kankunnen has managed to get both his arms back between Henderson's legs - danger averted.
Kankunnen trying to control but Henderson is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kankunnen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kankunnen connects with a couple of short punches.
Kankunnen trying to control the position from guard on top but Henderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kankunnen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kankunnen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Henderson can do to turn this around?#T1##SUB2#
Henderson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kankunnen defends well.#SUB2#
Henderson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Henderson is breathing heavily.
Kankunnen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kankunnen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Henderson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kankunnen defends it easily.#SUB2#
Henderson has his foot on Kankunnen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kankunnen works his way back into a safe position though.
Kankunnen wants to pass the guard but Henderson is keeping the position.#T2#
Henderson keeping moving, preventing Kankunnen from controlling successfully.
Kankunnen is really struggling to control Henderson but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB2#
Kankunnen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Henderson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kankunnen defends it easily.#SUB2#
Henderson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kankunnen defends well.
Kankunnen wants to control from the top but Henderson keeps moving. #SUB2#
Henderson is looking for a triangle but Kankunnen pushes his legs off easily.
#T3##SUB2#
Henderson is looking for a triangle here but Kankunnen uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Henderson regains half guard.
Nice strikes from Kankunnen there. #SUB2#
Henderson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kankunnen lands with a punch from half guard.
Kankunnen looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Henderson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kankunnen keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kankunnen is looking to take a break and control but Henderson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Henderson looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
Kankunnen content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Henderson looking for submissions off his back.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kankunnen lands a nice short elbow.#SUB2#
Henderson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kankunnen pulls his head out easily.
Kankunnen working the head and body with strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kankunnen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Henderson keeps working. #SUB2#
Henderson looking for subs from the bottom but Kankunnen mounts him!
Kankunnen looking to finish Henderson with some ground and pound. This is bad for Henderson!#ROC#
Henderson is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tori Kankunnen dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Kankunnen closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Henderson's guard.
Henderson is still in real trouble! Can Kankunnen finish him?
Kankunnen showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Henderson working for a triangle but Kankunnen defends it easily.
Henderson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Henderson seems to have recovered his senses.
Kankunnen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Henderson.
Henderson 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.
Kankunnen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Henderson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Henderson is in close to Kankunnen's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kankunnen on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kankunnen tries to get out of the position.#T1#
Henderson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kankunnen has momentary wrist control but Henderson slips an elbow through the middle.
Kankunnen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Henderson landing some decent shots from guard.
Kankunnen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Henderson.
Henderson distracts Kankunnen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Henderson takes a decent strike to the side of the head.
Henderson throws a big right hand that misses.
Henderson connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB#
Kankunnen looking for a guillotine here but Henderson defends easily.
Tori Kankunnen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Henderson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T2#
Henderson with a nice head shot there.
Kankunnen seems keen to control Henderson's posture.
Henderson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Henderson throwing strikes but missing.
Henderson stopping the sweep attempt from Kankunnen.
Henderson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kankunnen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Henderson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kankunnen is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kankunnen has momentary wrist control but Henderson slips an elbow through the middle.#T3#
Henderson postures up and lands a big shot to Kankunnen's brow. #SUB2#
Henderson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kankunnen looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kankunnen looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kankunnen! #REVR#
Henderson is looking to regain half guard here but Kankunnen keeps moving and retains side control.
Henderson takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Henderson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kankunnen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kankunnen working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Kankunnen creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Kankunnen takes a little break here. Henderson wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Henderson looking for a sweep but Kankunnen has passed into full mount! Oh no!#T4#
Kankunnen landing strikes, looking to finish!
Kankunnen controlling the pace for now.
Kankunnen trying to control but Henderson is having none of it.
Henderson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Henderson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Henderson gets back to half guard.
Henderson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kankunnen scores with a couple of nice shots.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Henderson actively working from the bottom here.
Tori Kankunnen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Henderson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kankunnen pulls his head out easily.
Conor Henderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Henderson actively working from the bottom here.
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 Tori Kankunnen.
Well Kankunnen 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tori Kankunnen!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 18, 2018 |
#R1#
Finch wants to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Finch looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Finch could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Finch tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Finch is looking to clinch.
Finch is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Kankunnen looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kankunnen is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kankunnen winds up and cracks Finch with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Kankunnen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kankunnen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kankunnen lands with a punch from half guard.
Finch keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Kankunnen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Finch wants to get back to his feet.
Kankunnen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kankunnen wants to pass to mount but Finch is defending the position.
Kankunnen has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Julius Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB2#
Kankunnen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Finch sees it coming and defends easily.
Kankunnen performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T2#
Kankunnen wants to pass the guard but Finch is defending well.
Kankunnen wants to stand up but Finch is controlling the position.
#SUB2#
Kankunnen is trying to work for a kimura but Finch is defending well.
Kankunnen trying to control from half guard but Finch is working away. #T3#
Finch has hold of Kankunnen's hands but Kankunnen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB2#
Kankunnen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Finch sees it coming and defends easily.
Kankunnen prevents Finch from standing back up.
Finch trying to hold on to Kankunnen's head to control him but Kankunnen postures up.
Kankunnen controlling the action here.
Kankunnen lands with a punch from half guard.
Finch is trying to stand.
Finch is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kankunnen working Finch over with strikes. #T4#
Kankunnen is thwarting Finch's attempts to control the position.
Kankunnen stops Finch from getting back to his feet.
Kankunnen throwing shots but Finch is blocking nicely.
Kankunnen is taking a breather. Finch 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.
Kankunnen is thwarting Finch's attempts to control the position.
Kankunnen with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kankunnen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Kankunnen seems to be working for a kimura but Finch defends the submission attempt.
Finch gets back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tori Kankunnen 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##TD2#
Kankunnen shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Finch is trying to defend but Kankunnen finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Kankunnen working over Finch with some ground and pound. Finch looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kankunnen content to control rather than advance.
Finch might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Finch is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kankunnen scores with a couple of nice shots.
Finch is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kankunnen scores with a couple of nice shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kankunnen takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Finch is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kankunnen working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Finch is trying to maintain the position but Kankunnen is very close to passing his half guard.#T1#
Finch looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kankunnen passes into side control, despite Finch's attempt to control the position.
#SUB2#
Kankunnen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Finch, who protects the arm well.
You can see the frustration on Finch's face as Kankunnen controls the position.
Kankunnen connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Finch some visible discomfort.
Kankunnen wants to control but Finch is keeping him busy.
Kankunnen lands a nice forearm strike.
Kankunnen cracks Finch with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Kankunnen immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Finch is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Kankunnen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tori Kankunnen!
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Event:
SyFi 9
Date: Feb 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Mace connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mace waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kankunnen.
Kankunnen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mace swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
and Kankunnen counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mace won't be happy with that. #ES2#
Mace bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Mace throws out a loose jab but Kankunnen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mace lands an overhand right.
Mace throws a good cross that connects.
#ROC2#
Kankunnen is rocked!
Kankunnen looks for a takedown but Mace sprawls well.
Oh Kankunnen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kankunnen drops his hands for a split second and Mace immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Kankunnen face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Mace follows up with a right hand that knocks Kankunnen into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jem Mace!
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Event:
SyFi 1
Date: Jan 19, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Kankunnen shoots in and bounces Lugg off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Kankunnen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lugg swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kankunnen is pushing down on Lugg's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lugg is fighting to maintain full guard but Kankunnen has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Lugg looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kankunnen performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Nice strikes from Kankunnen there. #SUB#
Lugg looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kankunnen controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kankunnen slips a nice elbow through Lugg's hands, connecting with Lugg's forehead.
Kankunnen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kankunnen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T1##SUB#
Lugg is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kankunnen pulls his head out easily.
Kankunnen is taking a breather. Lugg 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.
Kankunnen working Lugg over with strikes.
Kankunnen lands strikes from half guard.
Kankunnen working Lugg over with strikes.
Kankunnen controlling the action here.
Lugg wants to improve his position but Kankunnen is controlling well.
#SUB#
Lugg actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Lugg looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lugg is refusing to be controlled, as Kankunnen sits in half guard. #SUB#
Lugg looking for submissions off his back.
Lugg is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Arvins Bootcamp, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T2#
Kankunnen looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lugg with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kankunnen working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB#
Lugg actively working from the bottom here.
Lugg is in trouble now - Kankunnen has advanced to mount!
Kankunnen content just to control the position here.
Kankunnen lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Lugg hang on?
Kankunnen controlling from mount.
Kankunnen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lugg. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lugg working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB2#
Kankunnen looking for a guillotine from mount but Lugg is having none of it. #T3#
Lugg is trying to escape the mount.
Lugg regains half guard.#SUB#
Lugg actively working from the bottom here.
Kankunnen is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Let's hope that Kankunnen has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Lugg might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Lugg looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kankunnen works his foot free and advances to mount.
Lugg is trying desperately to improve position.
Kankunnen scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Lugg?
Lugg is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kankunnen trying to control but Lugg is having none of it. #SUB2#
Kankunnen is working for a guillotine from mount but Lugg frees his head quite easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lugg is looking to improve his position but Kankunnen isn't that keen on the idea.
Kankunnen lands with some strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tori Kankunnen dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD2#
Kankunnen throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lugg was covering up waiting for the punch and Kankunnen finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB#
Lugg is looking to cinch up a triangle. Kankunnen throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Lugg's body to avoid the submission. Lugg has instead reached around Kankunnen's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Lugg arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Joe Lugg!
Joe Lugg decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Kankunnen looks to land a combination but Todd avoids it well. #TD2#
Kankunnen throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Todd tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kankunnen is in Todd's guard.
Todd wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Kankunnen manages to pass to side control. #REVR#
Todd wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Todd looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Kankunnen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Todd wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Todd is looking to control Kankunnen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Todd avoid being mounted?
Kankunnen prevents Todd from improving his position.#T1#
Todd is trying to maintain the position but Kankunnen is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Todd misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Kankunnen scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kankunnen landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Todd is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Kankunnen is looking for a kimura but Todd is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kankunnen to get the leverage.
Todd trying to hold on to Kankunnen's head to control him but Kankunnen postures up.
Kankunnen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Todd could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T2#
Kankunnen is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kankunnen's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Let's hope that Kankunnen has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Kankunnen.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Todd misses with some strikes from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Kankunnen is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Todd's half guard.#T3#
Kankunnen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kankunnen controlling the pace.
Todd is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Todd won't allow Kankunnen to pass to mount.
Kankunnen controlling the action here.
Todd trying to hold on to Kankunnen's head to control him but Kankunnen postures up.
#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Kankunnen is working for a kimura but Todd is defending it quite comfortably.
Todd is trying to stand up here but Kankunnen is controlling him well.
Todd slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Todd looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Kankunnen has picked Todd up and slammed him! Todd can't keep hold of the triangle and Kankunnen manages to pass to side control!
Kankunnen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Todd taking punishment in the form of punches.
Kankunnen scoring with punches from side control.
Todd trying to remain calm as Kankunnen controls from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tori Kankunnen dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Kankunnen scores with a takedown into Todd's guard.
Kankunnen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Todd's head.#SUB#
Todd looking for a guillotine here but Kankunnen defends easily.
Kankunnen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Todd is trying to control Kankunnen's posture but Kankunnen avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Kankunnen has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #TD2#
Kankunnen closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Todd tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck. #T1#
Kankunnen content just to control the position here.
Todd is looking to improve his position but Kankunnen isn't that keen on the idea.
Kankunnen looking to control and managing it successfully.
Yet more stalling tactics from Kankunnen.
Todd slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Kankunnen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T2#
Ground and pound from Kankunnen.
Kankunnen is taking a breather. Todd 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.
Todd is trying to control but Kankunnen manages to pass to mount!
Kankunnen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3#
Todd wants to try and get back to his feet.
Todd wants to control but Kankunnen is having none of it.
Kankunnen controlling the pace for now.
Kankunnen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Kankunnen is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Todd to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Todd shrugs it off.
Todd is desperately trying to improve his position but Kankunnen has a good base and remains in mount.
Kankunnen raining down hammerfists from mount.#T4#
Kankunnen in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Kankunnen dominating with strikes here.
Kankunnen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Todd wants to hold on but Kankunnen pushes him away.
Kankunnen landing strikes from the mount.
Kankunnen lands a heavy elbow.
Kankunnen lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Kankunnen working Todd over with strikes here.
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!
Kankunnen looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kankunnen is continuing to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tori Kankunnen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Kankunnen changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Todd looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kankunnen working away.
Kankunnen slows the pace down.
Kankunnen is chipping away with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kankunnen lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Todd down.
Todd can't do much from the bottom here.
Todd striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
#SU2#
Kankunnen stands up and beckons Todd to his feet. #T1##TD2#
Kankunnen shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Kankunnen was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#ES#
Todd bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#TD2#
Kankunnen shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Todd is trying to defend but Kankunnen finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Todd might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Todd punching from the bottom.
Todd is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Kankunnen takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Todd is trying to get back to full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Todd has hold of Kankunnen's hands but Kankunnen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
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!
Todd is looking for a sweep. Kankunnen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kankunnen moves into full mount! Todd won't be happy about that!
Todd can't escape the position.
Kankunnen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kankunnen is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Todd can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Todd taking shots to the head. #T3#
Kankunnen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Todd working to try and regain half guard.
Kankunnen controlling from mount.
Todd is trying to escape the mount.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Todd tries to lock up and control but Kankunnen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB2#
Kankunnen has hold of Todd's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Todd manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Todd in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Todd is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kankunnen controlling from the full mount.
Kankunnen avoids the attempt from Todd to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tori Kankunnen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kankunnen 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tori Kankunnen!
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