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Event:
Skrap Fights 63
Date: Jul 12, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Turturro looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Mannerheim!
Mannerheim tries to bench press Turturro off him but Turturro keeps the position.
Turturro postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Mannerheim defending against the ground and pound.
Turturro working away.
Sloppy strikes there by Turturro.
Turturro misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Turturro sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Mannerheim is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Turturro misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Turturro throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Turturro throws a strike aimed at the side of Mannerheim's head but Mannerheim avoids it well.
Turturro postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
An elbow from Turturro crashes against the mat.
Turturro tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Turturro working the ground and pound from side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The ground and pound from Turturro seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Turturro creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Mannerheim sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #T1#
Mannerheim dodges the ground and pound from Turturro.
Turturro sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Mannerheim is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Mannerheim parries the strikes from Turturro easily there. Turturro is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Mannerheim to escape.
Turturro throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Turturro creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Turturro misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The strikes coming from Turturro are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Turturro in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Turturro working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Turturro in side control, throwing shots but Mannerheim defends.
The ground and pound from Turturro seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Turturro is trying to ground and pound but Mannerheim uses the momentary lack of control by Turturro to regain half guard.
Turturro throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T2#
Turturro thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mannerheim's head.
Turturro thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Turturro thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Turturro throwing shots but Mannerheim is blocking nicely.
Mannerheim blocking the ground and pound attempt from Turturro.
Turturro throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Turturro not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Turturro missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mannerheim regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Turturro.
Turturro throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Turturro throwing strikes from guard but Mannerheim blocks nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turturro throws a big right hand that misses.
Turturro with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T3#
Mannerheim working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Turturro.
Turturro missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Turturro has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Turturro throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Turturro throwing strikes but missing.
Mannerheim working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Turturro.
Turturro trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Turturro working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mannerheim is pulling down on Turturro's head. It's preventing any offense from Turturro, at least for the moment.
Turturro postures up in Mannerheim's guard and throws a big left but Mannerheim blocks it.
Turturro with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mannerheim avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T4#
Turturro with a flurry of punches that miss.
Turturro throwing strikes from guard but Mannerheim blocks nicely.
Mannerheim preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mannerheim utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Turturro working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Turturro throwing strikes from guard but Mannerheim blocks nicely.
Turturro missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Turturro throws a big right hand that misses.
Mannerheim utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mannerheim utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Turturro postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Turturro loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Turturro 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.
Umberto Turturro dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Mannerheim leaves Turturro with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mannerheim listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mannerheim misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turturro.
No luck for Turturro with that takedown attempt.
Turturro shoots in and drives through. Mannerheim sprawls well.
Urho Mannerheim has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Umberto Turturro.
Turturro slips a jab from Mannerheim.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mannerheim loads up on a big right hand but Turturro slips the punch.#TD2#
Turturro looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Mannerheim!
Sloppy strikes there by Turturro.
Turturro sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Mannerheim is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
#T1#
The strikes coming from Turturro are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The ground and pound from Turturro seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Turturro tries to advance to mount but Mannerheim denies him.
Turturro tries to score with some ground and pound. Mannerheim controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Turturro throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Turturro working the head with strikes.
Turturro throws a strike aimed at the side of Mannerheim's head but Mannerheim avoids it well.
Turturro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mannerheim wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Turturro fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Turturro works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Turturro working the body and head with strikes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Turturro throws an elbow but Mannerheim slips to the side and avoids it well.#T2#
Turturro fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Turturro misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Turturro scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Mannerheim is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Turturro can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Umberto Turturro!
After the fight, Umberto Turturro was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
Skrap Fights 56
Date: Jun 15, 2019 |
#R1#
An inside leg kick lands from Mannerheim.
Zuev shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mannerheim as he avoids it easily.
Zuev closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mannerheim circles away.
Zuev throws a nice head kick!
Mannerheim dodges the punch combination from Zuev.
Mannerheim throws a right hand that Zuev ducks under and follows up with a left that Zuev also avoids with ease.
Zuev will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Urho Mannerheim has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Zuev.
Zuev shoots in but no luck this time.
Zuev tries to clinch but Mannerheim is having none of it.
Mannerheim lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Zuev has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mannerheim.
Mannerheim walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Zuev checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mannerheim throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mannerheim scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mannerheim scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mannerheim connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mannerheim swats away the attempt to clinch by Zuev.
It looked like Mannerheim was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Zuev.#T1#
Zuev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mannerheim.
Zuev fails in his attempt to clinch.
No joy there for Mannerheim, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mannerheim tries a head kick but it misses.
Mannerheim throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mannerheim tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zuev was well out of range. Poor timing from Mannerheim.
A punch combination from Mannerheim misses.
Urho Mannerheim is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zuev takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Zuev shoots in looking for a takedown. Mannerheim tries to sprawl out of it but Zuev keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Mannerheim manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Zuev tries to clinch up but Mannerheim circles away and keeps his distance.
Mannerheim throws a lazy right hand but Zuev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zuev tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mannerheim defends well and Zuev ends up having to push Mannerheim into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Zuev shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mannerheim but Mannerheim pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T2#
Mannerheim slaps away a takedown attempt from Zuev, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mannerheim lands with a straight right. Zuev didn't see that one coming.
Mannerheim throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Zuev is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A combination from Zuev does no damage.
Mannerheim connects with a single shot there.
Zuev moves in looking to clinch but Mannerheim pushes him off.
It looked like Mannerheim wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mannerheim waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zuev.
Zuev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
No luck for Zuev with that takedown attempt.
Mannerheim lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #T3#
A solid leg kick lands there for Mannerheim.
#CL2#
Zuev darts in and clinches Mannerheim up against the ropes.#BC2#
Zuev breaks the clinch.
Zuev throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mannerheim's waist but Mannerheim gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Zuev off to one side.
Zuev on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mannerheim. Mannerheim obviously looking to wear him down.
Mannerheim throws an overhand right that lands on Zuev's shoulder, as Zuev tries to avoid the shot.
Zuev misses with a takedown attempt - Mannerheim sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mannerheim dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zuev fails with the takedown.
Mannerheim lands with a nice body punch.
Mannerheim lands an overhand right.#T4#
Zuev fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mannerheim catches Zuev with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Zuev fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A clash of legs there as Zuev blocks the low kick.
Zuev is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mannerheim sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mannerheim pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mannerheim with a jab.
A slow jab from Mannerheim misses its intended target. #CL2#
Zuev moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC#
Mannerheim pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zuev misses with a takedown attempt - Mannerheim sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mannerheim scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#ROC#
Zuev is rocked!
Mannerheim works Zuev's body with a nice hook.
Zuev on the wrong end of a nice jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Urho Mannerheim dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Mannerheim fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Zuev to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Zuev looks to clinch but Mannerheim throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Zuev taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Urho Mannerheim!
A relieved looking Urho Mannerheim 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 16, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Belov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Belov lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
Mannerheim breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Belov throws a nice looking combination but Mannerheim bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mannerheim has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Belov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mannerheim circles away quickly and effectively.
Mannerheim swings for the body but Belov moves out of range.
Mannerheim lands with a shot to the body.
Mannerheim lands with a right hand.
A low kick from Mannerheim is predictable there
and Belov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mannerheim with a nice cross.
That kick from Mannerheim tenderised Belov's leg. Belov is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Belov clinches with his opponent.
Belov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mannerheim backwards.
Mannerheim wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Belov working aggressively here.
Mannerheim is trying to break the clinch but Belov has him pressed against the cage.
Mannerheim blocking some punches.
Mannerheim can't break the clinch.
#T1#
A short left from Belov.
Belov misses with a punch on the inside.
Belov lands a right hand.
Belov working aggressively here.
Belov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Belov lands with a left to the head.
Belov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mannerheim blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Belov.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Belov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #ROC#
Mannerheim is rocked!
Belov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mannerheim lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Mannerheim is still on wobbly legs! Can Belov finish him?
Mannerheim looks winded!#BC#
Belov manages to break the clinch.
Urho Mannerheim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Belov connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Mannerheim out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ushat Belov!
After winning the bout, Ushat Belov 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: Apr 14, 2019 |
#R1#
Ishimura goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mannerheim fails to land with a series of punches.
We've been told by Mannerheim's head coaches at Malmi Aitta that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mannerheim feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ishimuras jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mannerheim rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ishimura moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Mannerheim checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ishimura misses with a low kick.
Mannerheim connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mannerheim lands with an uppercut that bounces Ishimura off the cage and back into range.
Ishimura tries to land a front kick but Mannerheim steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ishimura throws the kick towards the body but Mannerheim avoids it.
Mannerheim feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Ishimura dodges the punch combination from Mannerheim.
Ishimura misses with a right hand
and Mannerheim counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ishimura blocks a jab.
Ishimura lands with a nice body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A combination from Ishimura does no damage. #T1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Ishimura.
Mannerheim scores with a decent looking hook.
Some wild striking there from Mannerheim.
Ishimura is trying to counter with his kicks.
Mannerheim misses with a looping right.
A head kick misses from Ishimura.
Ishimura uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mannerheim.
Ishimura fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mannerheim is looking to counter with a body kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mannerheim.
Mannerheim misses with an uppercut. Ishimura saw that one coming.
Mannerheim with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#CL2#
Ishimura fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mannerheim, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Ishimura breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ishimura throws a leg kick which misses Mannerheim's front leg but catches the back leg as Mannerheim tries to avoid it.
Ishimura misses with a lunging right hand
and Mannerheim counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mannerheim is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#T2#
Mannerheim works Ishimura's body with a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ishimura - that will leave a mark!
Ishimura throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Ishimura looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ishimura misses with a body kick.
A jab from Ishimura does it's job there.
Mannerheim throws a series of punches but Ishimura avoids them all with ease.
Mannerheim moves out of range of the body kick.
Ishimura on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A shot to the liver by Ishimura. Beautiful body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ishimura.
#CL2#
Ishimura has closed the distance and engaged Mannerheim in a clinch.
Mannerheim is trying to force a seperation but Ishimura has the dominant position.
Ishimura lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Ishimura.
#T3#
Ishimura lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#BC2#
Ishimura breaks the clinch.
Ishimura scores with a kick to the midsection.
Mannerheim defending well as Ishimura loads up on a big left hand.
Mannerheim lunges at Ishimura with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ishimura's hand.
Ishimura defending well as Mannerheim loads up on a big left hand.
Ishimura throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Mannerheim is breathing heavily.
Mannerheim tries to move into range but Ishimura moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ishimura throws the kick towards the body but Mannerheim avoids it.
Mannerheim on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Mannerheim will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Mannerheim steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ishimura. That one must have hurt.
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!
Good standup being displayed there by Ishimura as he connects with a hook.
An inside leg kick lands from Ishimura.
Ishimura throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ishimura lets loose with a powerful body kick. Mannerheim will feel that in the morning.#T4#
Mannerheim blocks a head kick by Ishimura.
Urho Mannerheim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ishimura throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ishimura cracks Mannerheim with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mannerheim slips under a jab from Ishimura.
Mannerheim throws a solid leg kick but Ishimura takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mannerheim.
Mannerheim shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Despite the aggression on Ishimura's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Ishimura throws a wild body kick that Mannerheim sees coming a mile off.
Ishimura moves out of range as Mannerheim strikes.
Ishimura misses with a kick to the body.
Ishimura throws a leg kick which misses Mannerheim's front leg but catches the back leg as Mannerheim tries to avoid it.
Ishimura slips a straight right by Mannerheim.
Ishimura throws a counter combo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ishimura misses with a body kick.
Mannerheim throws a quick counter kick to the body but Ishimura avoids it.
Ishimura misses with a hook. Mannerheim ducked under it nicely.
Mannerheim scores with a jab to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kosuke Ishimura 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#
Good standup being displayed there by Mannerheim as he connects with a hook.
Ishimura has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ishimura scoring well with a low kick there.
Ishimura moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mannerheim scores with a hook.
A bone on bone clash there as Mannerheim blocks the leg kick.
A quick step to the side and Mannerheim tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ishimura misses with a looping right.
Kosuke Ishimura seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mannerheim wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mannerheim throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mannerheim moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromIshimura.
Mannerheim tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ishimura was well out of range. Poor timing from Mannerheim.
Mannerheim thuds his right hand into Ishimura's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mannerheim scores with a hook.
Mannerheim gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Ishimura gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kosuke Ishimura!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 07, 2019 |
#R1#
A big right from Zinsou misses.
Mannerheim swats away the attempt to clinch by Zinsou.
Zinsou tries to clinch but Mannerheim is having none of it.
Mannerheim takes a swing at Zinsou's ribcage but misses.
Zinsou with the counter takedown but Mannerheim avoids it easily.#TD2#
Zinsou throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Mannerheim tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Zinsou is in Mannerheim's guard.
Zinsou throwing strikes from guard but Mannerheim blocks nicely.
Zinsou throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Zinsou is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Zinsou landing some decent shots from guard.
Zinsou trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zinsou with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mannerheim utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Zinsou working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Zinsou missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Zinsou in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Zinsou throws a big right hand that misses.
Zinsou throws a big elbow that misses.
Zinsou trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Mannerheim manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Mannerheim preventing the sweep.
Zinsou wants to stand and escape but Mannerheim is having none of it.
Zinsou working a defensive guard here.
Zinsou controlling Mannerheim's posture.
Mannerheim trying to control but Zinsou is working from the bottom.
Zinsou pulls Mannerheim in to control the position. #T2#
Mannerheim postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Zinsou wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zinsou is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mannerheim trying to control but Zinsou is working from the bottom.
Zinsou looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2#
Zinsou has closed the distance and engaged Mannerheim in a clinch.
Mannerheim cracks Zinsou with a nice body shot.
Zinsou is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mannerheim to keep the fight standing.
Zinsou has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mannerheim is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC#
Mannerheim breaks from the clinch.
Mannerheim tries to land a front kick but Zinsou steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
We've been told by Mannerheim's head coaches at Malmi Aitta that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T3#
Horrible takedown attempt by Zinsou or perhaps it was just good defense by Mannerheim, which made it look bad.
It appears Mannerheim was looking to counter with a kick there.
Urho Mannerheim has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yayi Zinsou.
Zinsou tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mannerheim defends well and Zinsou ends up having to push Mannerheim into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mannerheim displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Zinsou.
Zinsou looks for a takedown but Mannerheim sprawls well.
Zinsou will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mannerheim scores with a body shot.
Zinsou has his takedown stuffed
and Mannerheim counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice sprawl there from Mannerheim as Zinsou shoots in.
Mannerheim tests Zinsou's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Urho Mannerheim is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zinsou with a poor takedown
and Mannerheim counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've been informed that Zinsou has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Mannerheim connects with a jab.
Mannerheim looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zinsou will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T4##CL2#
Zinsou has Mannerheim up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mannerheim lands a body shot.
Mannerheim scores with a shoulder strike. #CUT#
It looks like Yayi Zinsou has been cut.#BC#
Mannerheim breaks from the clinch.
Mannerheim scores with a shot to the body.
Mannerheim swats away the attempt to clinch by Zinsou.
Mannerheim connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Zinsou stuns Mannerheim with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Zinsou shoots in looking for a takedown. Mannerheim tries to sprawl out of it but Zinsou keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mannerheim manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mannerheim lands a nice leg kick that just misses Zinsou's sensitive parts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Urho Mannerheim dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yayi Zinsou's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Zinsou shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Zinsou was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Zinsou is chipping away with strikes.
Zinsou working the body and head with strikes.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Mannerheim here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Zinsou postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Mannerheim is trying to get back to half guard.
Zinsou in side control lands a decent elbow.
Zinsou scoring with punches from side control.
Mannerheim taking punishment in the form of punches.
#ROC2#
Mannerheim is rocked!
Zinsou lands a strong strike to the head of Mannerheim. That's dazed him! Zinsou looking to finish here. Mannerheim is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Zinsou lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yayi Zinsou!
Yayi Zinsou spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
Skrap Fights 28
Date: Mar 09, 2019 |
#R1#
Mannerheim dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mannerheim lands with a kick to the temple. Cousins shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Mannerheim lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Cousins wants to clinch up but Mannerheim keeps it at a distance.
Mannerheim fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Cousins tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Mannerheim counters with a stiff right hand.
Mannerheim's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cousins under the eye.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Mannerheim!
Mannerheim lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab by Mannerheim.
Cousins tries to clinch up but Mannerheim circles away and keeps his distance.
Mannerheim lands a nice shot to the body.
Cousins tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mannerheim swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cousins doesn't manage to clinch there - Mannerheim circles away.
#CL#
Cousins gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mannerheim throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cousinss head. #BC2#
Mannerheim manages to break the clinch.
Mannerheim misses with a low kick. #CL#
Cousins has Mannerheim up against the ropes in a clinch.
#T1#
Cousins scores with a hook to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cousins.
Mannerheim blocks a body shot from Cousins.
Cousins lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cousins with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cousins struggles to land a body shot inside as Mannerheim controls his hands.
#BC2#
Mannerheim escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cousins tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Mannerheim paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Good exchange - Mannerheim coming out on top.#CL#
Mannerheim tries to keep at a distance but Cousins has taken the fight into the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cousins.
Cousins can't find room to land a body shot as Mannerheim controls the action.
Cousins lands a left hand.
Mannerheim tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cousins blocks an uppercut.
#T2#
Cousins softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cousins tries to throw a body punch but Mannerheim avoids it by throwing Cousins back against the ropes.
Cousins throws a punch but it's blocked by Mannerheim.
Cousins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cousins working aggressively here.
A short right from Cousins.
A knee to the head by Cousins.
#ROC#
Mannerheim is rocked!
Mannerheim blocks an uppercut.
Mannerheim is still on wobbly legs! Can Cousins finish him?
Cousins connects with a knee right up the middle! Mannerheim tumbles to the floor and Cousins stands over him, dominant and satisfied with his glorious KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). DeMarcus Cousins!
A relieved looking DeMarcus Cousins 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:
Skrap Fights 21
Date: Feb 09, 2019 |
#R1#
Khadartsev just misses with a punch to the body.
Mannerheim throws a right and a left that Khadartsev avoids nicely.
Nice cross by Khadartsev.
Urho Mannerheim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Khadartsev misses with a lunging right hand
and Mannerheim counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Khadartsev lands with an overhand left.
Mannerheim chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Khadartsev misses with an uppercut.
Mannerheim throws a good cross that connects.
Khadartsev misses with an uppercut
and Mannerheim counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mannerheim rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Khadartsev moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Khadartsev attempts a counter takedown but Mannerheim avoids it well and moves away.
Khadartsev dodges the punch combination from Mannerheim.
Khadartsev misses with a looping left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Khadartsev slips under a jab from Mannerheim.
Mannerheim pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mannerheim misses the shot to the body.
Khadartsev drops his hands momentarily and Mannerheim takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T1#
Mannerheim looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Khadartsev takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Khadartsev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Khadartsev fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A jab from Khadartsev misses.
Mannerheim has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Mannerheim catches Khadartsev with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Khadartsev misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Mannerheim to counter with a crisp jab.
Mannerheim moves out of range as Khadartsev strikes.
Khadartsev throws a sloppy body shot
and Mannerheim counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Khadartsev misses with a looping left.
Mannerheim throws out a counter right but Khadartsev avoids it with no problem.
Khadartsev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mannerheim swings for the body but Khadartsev moves out of range.
Khadartsev with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mannerheim to score with a decent uppercut.
We've been informed that Mannerheim has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Mannerheim connects with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Khadartsev dodges the punch combination from Mannerheim.
#T2#
Khadartsev misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mannerheim counters with a series of strikes. Khadartsev will be more careful next time no doubt.
A head kick by Mannerheim misses #TD#
and Khadartsev counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Khadartsev.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Khadartsev accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Khadartsev sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mannerheim's guard.
Khadartsev wants to free his trapped foot but Mannerheim is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Khadartsev is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mannerheim defends it well.
Khadartsev landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Khadartsev thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Khadartsev wants to pass the guard but Mannerheim is defending well.
Khadartsev drops an elbow to the side of Mannerheim's head. #T3#
Khadartsev working over Mannerheim with some ground and pound. Mannerheim looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Khadartsev not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Khadartsev is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mannerheim doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Khadartsev.
Khadartsev thows a huge punch but Mannerheim dodges it nicely.
Khadartsev passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Mannerheim!
Mannerheim holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Khadartsev tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
#T4#
Khadartsev postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Mannerheim in real trouble here! The ref calls for Mannerheim to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sasha Khadartsev!
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 26
Date: Dec 15, 2018 |
#R1#
A combination from Glad does no damage.
Glad misses with a wild body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Mannerheim. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mannerheim.
Mannerheim lunges at Glad with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Glad's hand.
Mannerheim misses with a straight left.
Glad lands a jab to Mannerheim's midsection.
Mannerheim throws a quick inside leg kick.
Glad throws the kick towards the body but Mannerheim avoids it.
Mannerheim has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Glad throws a jab when Mannerheim was well out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Mannerheim misses the target.
Glad takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mannerheim throws a jab but it's blocked by Glad.
Mannerheim scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mannerheim lands with an uppercut that bounces Glad off the cage and back into range.
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!
Mannerheim lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Mannerheim checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Glad catches Mannerheim with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Glad throws a sloppy head kick and Mannerheim moves out of range easily.
Glad attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Mannerheim lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Mannerheim moves out of range as Glad throws a body kick.
Mannerheim throws a head kick that misses.
Glad looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Glad stuns Mannerheim with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Glad throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mannerheim moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mannerheim. Glad does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mannerheim dips to his left and cracks Glad with an uppercut!
Glad throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mannerheim is looking for a counter combo.
Mannerheim thuds his right hand into Glad's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Glad scores with a push kick.
Glad lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mannerheim connects with a good right hand that stumbles Glad. Glad circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mannerheim slips a jab and a cross from Glad.
Good leg kick by Glad there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Mannerheim throws a right and a left that Glad avoids nicely.
Glad misses the body punch
and Mannerheim counters with a body kick that stops Glad in his tracks momentarily. #T2#
Mannerheim scores with a body shot.
Glad throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Glad is looking to score with low kicks.
Glad has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Nice uppercut lands for Mannerheim. That snapped Glad's head back.
Mannerheim fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Glad manages to avoid it.
Mannerheim throws a left and a right that both miss
and Glad counters with a nice uppercut.
Glad throws the left hand but Mannerheim avoids the punch easily.
Glad misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mannerheim.
Glad swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Glad fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mannerheim is out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mannerheim.
Mannerheim throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mannerheim lunges at Glad with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Glad's hand.
A big right from Mannerheim misses.
Mannerheim pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Glad misses with a series of wild punches.
Glad is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mannerheim rather than just go for the knockout.#T3#
Mannerheim misses with a hook. Glad ducked under it nicely.
Mannerheim slips under a jab from Glad.
Glad throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mannerheim lands a body shot.
Mannerheim scores with a jab.
Glad misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mannerheim seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Glad fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mannerheim manages to avoid it.
Glad tries to land a body kick
and Mannerheim counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Glad throws a body punch but Mannerheim moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Mannerheim misses its target.
Mannerheim connects with a good right hand that stumbles Glad. Glad circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A looping hook to the body misses from Glad. Mannerheim does a little dance to reset his feet.
Glad looks to land a combination but Mannerheim avoids it well.
Mannerheim seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Mannerheim misses with a body punch
and Glad counters with a good, hard body kick but Mannerheim shrugs it off.
Mannerheim throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A combination from Glad does no damage.
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!
Mannerheim throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Glad sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mannerheim misses with a straight right. #T4#
Glad throws a body shot but no joy.
Mannerheim throws a quick inside leg kick.
Glad tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mannerheim was well out of range. Poor timing from Glad.
Glad looks to throw the jab but Mannerheim is out of range.
Mannerheim misses with a kick to the body.
Glad misses with a right hand
and Mannerheim counters with a straight right hand.
Mannerheim stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mannerheim connects with a leg kick. Glad looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Glad pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mannerheim takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mannerheim connects with a solid leg kick.
Mannerheim fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Glad has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mannerheim connects with a leg kick. Glad looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Glad takes one to the chin there.
Mannerheim connects with a body shot.
Mannerheim getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mannerheim throws a hook but Glad blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Urho Mannerheim dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Mannerheim connects with a nice looking jab.
Nice shot lands for Glad.
Mannerheim cracks Glad with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Urho Mannerheim is winning the standup battle so far.
Glad has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Glad there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Mannerheim. Glad shrugs it off though.
Glad's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Glad fails to land with a series of punches.
Mannerheim lands a slapping body shot.
Glad shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mannerheim is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Glad can do to turn this around?
Mannerheim blocks a jab.
Glad takes a kick to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mannerheim looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mannerheim throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Glad waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mannerheim.
Glad needs to keep his hands up - Mannerheim had a free shot at his head there.
Glad throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mannerheim swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Glad might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Mannerheim has got the better of the exchanges.
Mannerheim moves out of range of the strikes.
Mannerheim lands a lovely overhand right.#T1#
Glad swings widly with a right hand
and Mannerheim counters with a left and a right that stings Glad.
Mannerheim looks to throw a body kick
and Glad counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Glad throws a jab when Mannerheim was well out of range.
Mannerheim lands with a kick to the temple. Glad shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Mannerheim cracks Glad with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nice shot by Mannerheim.
Glad on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mannerheim throws a jab but it's blocked by Glad.
A little jabbing left from Glad on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Glad throws a lazy body kick
and Mannerheim counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Glad defending well as Mannerheim loads up on a big left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mannerheim moves out of range of the leg kick from Glad.
Mannerheim throws a big counter combination but Glad scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Mannerheim throws a series of punches but Glad moves out of range.
Mannerheim feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Glad's calf.
Glad throws a lazy right hand but Mannerheim sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mannerheim avoids the body shot from Glad.
Nice defenses there by Glad.
Glad let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A shot to the body from Glad misses
and Mannerheim counters with a left and a right that stings Glad. #T2#
Mannerheim uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Glad.
Glad lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mannerheim throws a leg kick which misses Glad's front leg but catches the back leg as Glad tries to avoid it.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Glad in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
A head kick from Mannerheim lands but Glad takes it in his stride.
Mannerheim misses with a hook. Glad ducked under it nicely.
Mannerheim avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Glad misses the shot to the body.
Mannerheim punishes Glad's body with a nice straight punch.
Glad misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mannerheim.
Mannerheim changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Glad chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mannerheim can pounce on him.
Glad takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A right-left combo lands from Mannerheim.
Glad throws a half hearted mid kick.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Mannerheim here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Mannerheim throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Glad on the side of the head.
Glad scores with a head kick. Mannerheim tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#T3#
Glad misses with a low kick.
Good exchange - Mannerheim coming out on top.
Glad throws a leg kick but Mannerheim sees it coming and moves out of range.
Mannerheim moves out of range of the strikes.
Mannerheim catches Glad with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A looping hook to the body misses from Glad. Mannerheim does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mannerheim throws out a loose jab but Glad uses good head movement to avoid it.
A slow jab from Glad misses its intended target.
Glad misses with a body kick.
It looked like Mannerheim wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mannerheim throws a body shot but no joy.
A good leg kick by Glad.
Mannerheim misses with a double jab.
Glad goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Glad misses with a head kick.
Mannerheim throws a body punch but Glad moves out of range.
Glad thuds his right hand into Mannerheim's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T4#
Glad misses with a hook. Mannerheim ducked under it nicely.
Glad throws a combination that misses
and Mannerheim counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Glad drops his hands momentarily and Mannerheim takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mannerheim swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Glad swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mannerheim counters with a good low kick that Glad was not able to check.
Mannerheim connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Glad momentarily.
Glad takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Glad misses the shot to the body.
Mannerheim connects with a nice looking jab.
Glad has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Glad looks to land a left hand but Mannerheim moved out of range nicely.
Mannerheim throws a nice looking combination but Glad bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mannerheim steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Glad. That one must have hurt.
Glad throws the left hand but Mannerheim avoids the punch easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Glad misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mannerheim.
Mannerheim uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Glad.
Glad throws an off balance right hand
and Mannerheim counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Glad throws a right and a left that both miss.
As Glad backs away, Mannerheim returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Urho Mannerheim dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Mannerheim catches Glad with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Glad wants to clinch.
Good leg kick by Glad there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Glad walks into a left hand.
Donk. Mannerheim catches Glad right on the button with a cross.
Mannerheim throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Glad moves out of range of the body kick from Mannerheim.
Mannerheim pushes Glad away with a front kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Glad wants to clinch.
Mannerheim throws a body shot but no joy.
Mannerheim pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Glad back to the cage. Mannerheim follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#T1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mannerheim.
Mannerheim lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mannerheim uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Glad.
Glad throws a jab but it's blocked by Mannerheim.
Mannerheim is looking for a counter combo.
Mannerheim checks a leg kick.
Mannerheim keeps the fight on the outside.
A nice combination there by Mannerheim.
Sloppy strikes from Glad. Those never looked like landing.
Mannerheim connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mannerheim throws a nice head kick!
Mannerheim scores with a head kick. Glad tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Glad misses with a double jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mannerheim moves out of range as Glad strikes.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Glad.
Mannerheim dodges the punch combination from Glad.
#T2#
Mannerheim swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mannerheim keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Left hook, right uppercut from Mannerheim.
Mannerheim lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Mannerheim turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Glad misses with a body shot
and Mannerheim counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Glad moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Glad takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Glad takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Glad throws a hook to the side of Mannerheim's head but Mannerheim sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Good leg kick by Mannerheim there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Glad throws a leg kick
and Mannerheim makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Mannerheim lands with an overhand left.
A combination from Glad does no damage.
Mannerheim looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Glad takes a jab right on the kisser.
Glad ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
Glad takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Glad takes a swing at Mannerheim's ribcage but misses.
Glad throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Glad backs away, Mannerheim returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Mannerheim connects with a solid leg kick.
Mannerheim connects with a single shot there.
Mannerheim sizes up Glad with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Glad tries to land a front kick but Mannerheim steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mannerheim swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Glad misses with a lunging right hand
and Mannerheim connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mannerheim throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Glad jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Glad throws a hook but Mannerheim blocks it.
Mannerheim swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Glad throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Glad misses with a body shot
and Mannerheim counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mannerheim throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Glad takes one to the side of the head.
Urho Mannerheim is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Glad throws a head kick but Mannerheim moves out of range.
Mannerheim went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Glad throws a body kick that misses.
Glad lands a right hook to the body.
Glad tries to land a front kick but Mannerheim steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mannerheim was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Mannerheim defending well as Glad loads up on a big left hand.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mannerheim.
Glad throws a front kick aimed at Mannerheim's knee but Mannerheim avoids it well.
A lazy left from Mannerheim finds it's target.
Mannerheim avoids the body shot from Glad.
A punch lands to the side of Glad 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A low kick from Glad misses
and Mannerheim counters with an inside leg kick.
Mannerheim cracks Glad with a good jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mannerheim works Glad's body with a nice hook.
Glad looks to throw the jab but Mannerheim is out of range.
Mannerheim uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Glad.
Mannerheim is looking to counter with head kicks.
Aapo Glad has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mannerheim lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
Urho Mannerheim showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mannerheim 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Urho Mannerheim!
Urho Mannerheim thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
NACF Tournament RD1
Date: May 13, 2018 |
#R1#
Jordan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mannerheim cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jordan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jordan seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Jordan misses with a straight right.
Mannerheim shoots in but no luck this time.
Mannerheim uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jordan.
Mannerheim is looking to clinch but Jordan is avoiding it.
No joy there for Jordan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And Mannerheim tries to counter it with a takedown but Jordan pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jordan throws a shot from downtown. Mannerheim moves away and avoids it.
Jordan looks to land a body kick but Mannerheim moved away.
Mannerheim avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mannerheim defending well as Jordan loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jordan throws an ugly left hook that misses
#KD2#
and Mannerheim counters with a crisp one two that drops Jordan! Mannerheim thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Jordan to his feet! Jordan is in big trouble!
Jordan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mannerheim tries to clinch there but Jordan circles away.
Mannerheim tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jordan defends well and Mannerheim ends up having to push Jordan into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mannerheim has a takedown stuffed.
Matt Jordan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Urho Mannerheim.#T1#
Mannerheim misses with a kick to the body
and Jordan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mannerheim tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jordan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mannerheim somewhat.
A counter left hand to the body from Jordan misses its target.
Jordan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mannerheim blocks a low kick nicely.
Jordan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jordan missing with a left hand there. Mannerheim was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mannerheim with the counter takedown but Jordan avoids it easily.
Mannerheim slips a straight right by Jordan.
Mannerheim avoids the head kick by Jordan.
Mannerheim staying out of range there.
Jordan scores with a hook to the body. Mannerheim takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mannerheim takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#T2#
Mannerheim moves away from the strike by Jordan.
Jordan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jordan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mannerheim shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jordan pinned against the cage. Jordan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Good exchange - Jordan coming out on top.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jordan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mannerheim tries to counter with a clinch but Jordan shakes him off and moves away.
Matt Jordan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mannerheim scores with a jab. Jordan acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jordan throws a right hand that Mannerheim ducks under and follows up with a left that Mannerheim also avoids with ease.
Matt Jordan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mannerheim throws the kick towards the body but Jordan avoids it.
Mannerheim closes the distance and clinches up with Jordan, looking for a takedown. Mannerheim pushes Jordan against the cage but Jordan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Jordan misses the target.#T3#
Mannerheim shoots and misses
and Jordan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mannerheim avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mannerheim shoots in but Jordan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jordan looks to land a left hand but Mannerheim moved out of range nicely.
Jordan looks to land a right hand but Mannerheim moved out of range.
Mannerheim uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jordan.
Jordan misses with a shot to the body
and Mannerheim counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jordan misses with a looping left.
Mannerheim with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jordan counters with a two punch combo.
Mannerheim takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Jordan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice combination there by Jordan.
Jordan fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mannerheim is out of range. #T4#
Jordan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jordan moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Jordan is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Mannerheim's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Jordan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jordan stuffs the takedown.
That kick from Jordan tenderised Mannerheim's leg. Mannerheim is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jordan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jordan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mannerheim.
Mannerheim tries to close the distance and clinch but Jordan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jordan throws a combination that misses
and Mannerheim counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jordan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mannerheim.
Mannerheim doesn't manage to clinch there - Jordan circles away.
Mannerheim misses with a takedown attempt
and Jordan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jordan scores with a jab. Mannerheim acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Jordan dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Jordan misses with an uppercut.
Jordan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mannerheim can do to turn this around?
Jordan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jordan throws a shot from downtown. Mannerheim moves away and avoids it.
Mannerheim uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jordan.
Mannerheim has a takedown stuffed.
Mannerheim keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jordan.
Jordan throws a leg kick
and Mannerheim counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mannerheim doesn't manage to clinch there - Jordan circles away.
Mannerheim tries to clinch but Jordan is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jordan misses with an uppercut
#CL2#
and Mannerheim counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mannerheim.
Jordan looking to slow down the pace here.
Jordan is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Jordan can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.#T1#
Jordan has a couple of punches blocked by Mannerheim.
Jordan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jordan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mannerheim backwards. #BC2#
Mannerheim breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jordan throws a big shot that misses.
Jordan throws a big shot that misses.
Jordan throws a sloppy head kick and Mannerheim moves out of range easily.
Mannerheim shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jordan pinned against the cage. Jordan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Matt Jordan is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Mannerheim clinches.
Mannerheim taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#T2#
Jordan misses with a body punch.
Mannerheim drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jordan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Matt Jordan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Urho Mannerheim.#BC#
Jordan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mannerheim goes for a double leg but Jordan avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jordan continues to drive forward.
Jordan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mannerheim was well out of range. Poor timing from Jordan.
Mannerheim takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jordan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mannerheim follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Mannerheim doesn't manage to clinch there - Jordan circles away.
Jordan stuffs the takedown attempt from Mannerheim. Mannerheim gets slowly back to his feet.
Jordan scores with a shot to the body.
#T3#
Jordan connects with a single shot there.
Matt Jordan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mannerheim takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Jordan throws a leg kick #CL2#
and Mannerheim counters by moving into the clinch.
Mannerheim is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A bit of stalling here from Mannerheim.
Mannerheim jumps guard but Jordan turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Jordan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mannerheim on the wrong end of a nice hook.#TD2#
Mannerheim shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Mannerheim not doing much here.
#T4#
Mannerheim seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jordan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Mannerheim is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jordan sees it coming and defends easily.
Mannerheim controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Jordan dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Mannerheim displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jordan throws out the jab.
Mannerheim throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jordan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mannerheim or perhaps it was just good defense by Jordan, which made it look bad.
A telegraphed right hand from Jordan misses the target.
Jordan feints and then cracks Mannerheim's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mannerheim down.
Mannerheim keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jordan.
Sloppy strikes from Jordan. Those never looked like landing.
It seemed like Mannerheim was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jordan misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jordan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mannerheim moves away.
Mannerheim is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Mannerheim shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jordan sprawls well. Jordan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mannerheim gets slowly back to his feet.#T1#
Jordan throws a leg kick but Mannerheim sees it coming and moves out of range.
Mannerheim wants to counter the offense by Jordan and move into the clinch position.
Mannerheim tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jordan swivels and escapes.
Jordan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Matt Jordan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Urho Mannerheim.
Jordan throws out a loose jab but Mannerheim uses good head movement to avoid it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mannerheim.
Jordan lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Jordan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mannerheim moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mannerheim takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jordan throws a big shot that misses.
No luck for Mannerheim with that takedown attempt.
Jordan missing with a left hand there. Mannerheim was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
Jordan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mannerheim circles away quickly and effectively.
Mannerheim uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jordan.
Mannerheim slips a straight right by Jordan.
Mannerheim doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mannerheim takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mannerheim tries to clinch up.
A jab from Jordan misses.
A good leg kick by Jordan.
Mannerheim keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mannerheim with the counter takedown but Jordan avoids it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mannerheim throws a leg kick
and Jordan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Matt Jordan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mannerheim is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Mannerheim moves into the clinch.#T3#
Jordan is trying to force a seperation but Mannerheim has the dominant position.
Jordan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jordan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jordan throws a punch but it's blocked by Mannerheim.
Mannerheim wants to take the fight to the mat but Jordan manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Mannerheim.
Jordan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mannerheim's elbow.
Jordan misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jordan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Jordan.
Jordan working aggressively here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T4#
Mannerheim blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mannerheim prevents a body shot from Jordan.
Jordan throws a head punch that misses.
Jordan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mannerheim fails to pull guard.
Jordan working aggressively here.
Jordan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Jordan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jordan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mannerheim's elbow.
Jordan tries to stall but Mannerheim uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Jordan stalling.
Urho Mannerheim has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#BC#
Jordan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Jordan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jordan, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight for Matt Jordan!
Judge John Roberts scores the fight for Matt Jordan!
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight for Matt Jordan!
Matt Jordan wins by unanimous decision!
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