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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 10
Date: Sep 09, 2018 |
#R1#
Arges misses with a double jab.
Arges throws a sloppy head kick and Book moves out of range easily.
Book moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Book lands with a slapping head kick. #TD#
Book drives through with a takedown into Arges's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Book definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Book wants to control from the top but Arges keeps moving.
Book working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Book postures up in Arges's guard and throws a big left but Arges blocks it.
Arges is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Arges trying to pass the guard but Book defending well.
Arges passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Book! #T1#
Book has given up his back. Will we see Arges going for some submissions?
Arges is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #SUB2#
Arges has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Book has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Arges controls the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Book trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Arges slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#T3##SUB2#
Arges looking for the choke from the back.
What can Book do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Arges has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
I would not like to be Book right now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Arges dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Book scores with a jab to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Arges lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Book has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Book and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Book lands with a right hand.
Arges lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Book circles away quickly and effectively.
Arges has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD#
Book shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Book was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Arges sneaks back into half guard.
Book is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Book wants to take a breather but Arges is having none of it.
Arges throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Arges slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Book is looking to work some ground and pound but Arges has wrist control.#T1#
Book throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Arges works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Book throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Arges trying to control the position here.
Book trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Book trying to control the position from guard on top but Arges is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Arges can do anything to dispel that myth.
Book stopping the sweep attempt from Arges.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gabriel Arges is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Arges swings widly with a right hand
#TD#
and Book counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Book.
Arges tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Book throwing strikes from guard but Arges blocks nicely.
Book stopping the sweep attempt from Arges.
Arges is still trying to improve position.
Book stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Arges swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Arges looking to hit a scissor sweep but Book is one step ahead there.
Arges controlling Book's posture.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Arges is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Arges controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Arges passes into half guard.
Arges controlling the pace.
Arges tries to pass the half guard into mount. Book knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T4#
Arges moves nicely into side control. #SUB2#
Arges looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
You can see the frustration on Book's face as Arges controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eli Book dominated that second round.
That's time! Book's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Book wants to clinch.
Book doesn't manage to clinch there - Arges circles away.
Arges throws a lazy body kick
and Book cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Arges rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Book counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Arges pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Arges tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Book is able to avoid easily.
Book drops down looking for a counter takedown but Arges sprawls and moves away.
Arges fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Book checks it well.
Book uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Arges.
Book fails with an attempt to clinch.
Book checks a leg kick.
Arges throws a body kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arges doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Arges swings for the body but Book moves out of range.
Arges has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Arges tries to land a front kick but Book steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Book attempts a counter takedown but Arges avoids it well and moves away.
Arges walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Book checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Eli Book is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Book lands a two punch combo.
Arges looks to throw a body kick
and Book counters with a stiff right hand.
Arges falls off balance throwing a combination
and Book counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Book scores with a leg kick.
Arges pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Book scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Book moves out of range of the body kick.
Book appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Book shoots in and drives through. Arges sprawls well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Book fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Arges avoids it really well and circles away.
Book misses with a series of wild punches.
Book's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Book duly obliges.
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!
Arges takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gabriel Arges seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Book blocks a leg kick.
Book moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Arges looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Arges looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
An inside leg kick from Arges misses.
Arges swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Book counters with a three punch combo that has Arges backing up. Arges nods at Book to acknowledge the strikes.
Eli Book is winning the standup battle so far.
Book throws a head kick that Arges semi-blocks.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Arges 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.
Arges on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Arges misses with a body shot.
Arges misses with a series of wild punches.
Arges throws a sloppy head kick and Book moves out of range easily.
Arges throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Arges throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Book sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Book will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eli Book. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Book moves out of range as Arges throws a body kick.
#T3#
Arges misses with a head kick.
Arges lands a head kick!
Book could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Book lands a lovely overhand right.
Arges throws a sloppy head kick and Book moves out of range easily.
A right-left combo lands from Book.
A head kick by Arges misses
and Book counters with a left and a right that stings Arges.
Arges rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Book moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Book connects with a high kick.
Book keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Book lands a leg kick that knocks Arges off balance momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arges tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Book is able to avoid easily.
Arges misses with a straight right.
Nice body punch from Book.
Arges misses with a few strikes there.
Arges tries a head kick but it misses.
#T4##TD#
Book gets the takedown into side control.
Book throws a strike aimed at the side of Arges's head but Arges avoids it well.
Arges manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Arges trying to control the pace.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Arges's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Arges is continuing to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eli Book showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Book has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eli Book!
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 6
Date: Aug 19, 2018 |
#R1#
Book moves in looking to clinch but Boxaaja pushes him off.
Boxaaja misses with a double jab.
Book is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Book clobbers Boxaaja with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nice uppercut lands for Boxaaja. That snapped Book's head back.
Book is trying hard to land a takedown here. Boxaaja sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL2#
Book clinches up with Boxaaja and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Boxaaja breaks from the clinch.
Boxaaja lands a nice looking body shot.
Boxaaja thuds a left hand into Book's body.
Boxaaja connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Book. Boxaaja does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boxaaja lands a slapping body shot.
Book looks winded!
Boxaaja cracks Book on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Book falls backwards against the cage. Boxaaja follows up with more strikes that drop Book to his knees. Boxaaja keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Book! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Phol Boxaaja!
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 3
Date: Jul 29, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Walker closes the distance and clinches.
Book is trying to break the clinch but Walker has him pressed against the cage.
Walker works on Book's body with a couple of short punches.
Walker lands a left hand.
Book tries to pull guard but Walker won't allow it.
Book tries to stall but Walker uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#BC2#
Walker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Book could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Walker throws a head kick that misses.
Walker lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Schael Walker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Book takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nice takedown defense from Walker. No joy for Book on that attempt.
Walker flicks out a counter leg kick but Book steps away.
Book keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
#CL2#
Walker gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Book definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Walker blocks an elbow strike.
Walker lands a body shot in the clinch.
Book is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Walker just leaning against Book, taking a breather.
Walker works on Book's body with a couple of short punches.
Book blocks an elbow strike from Walker.
#T1#
Walker lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Walker stalls.
Walker is leaning against Book and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Walker creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Walker.
Book blocks an elbow strike.
Walker lands a left hand that snaps the head of Book backwards.
Walker lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC2#
Walker breaks the clinch.
Walker connects with a crisp jab.
Walker uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Book has time to react.#CL2#
Walker has managed to clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Walker. #KD2#
Walker drops Book onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Book is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2#
Book is rocked!
Walker is leaning against Book and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Oh Book is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
Walker pushes Book against the cage and as Book bounces back, Walker cracks him with a massive overhand right that sends him crashing to the mat! Walker follows up with more strikes but Book was out from that first, devastating punch! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Schael Walker!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 06, 2018 |
#R1#
Mccullough throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mccullough avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Eli Book seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Book is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Book misses with a low kick.
Book closes the distance but Mccullough moves to the side
and Mccullough counters with a three punch combo that has Book backing up. Book nods at Mccullough to acknowledge the strikes.
Book lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Book throws a leg kick but Mccullough moved away.
As Book looks to move away, Mccullough throws a big counter combo but Book just gets out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Mccullough closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mccullough lands in his opponent's guard.
Mccullough slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Mccullough postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T1#
Mccullough is stalling in the full guard.
Mccullough will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mccullough's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Book should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Mccullough sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Book's guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Book is trying to maintain the position but Mccullough is very close to passing his half guard.
Mccullough is controlling the pace.
Book is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Book is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Book keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T3#
Mccullough with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Book with a poor takedown
and Mccullough counters with a straight right hand.
Book doesn't manage to clinch there - Mccullough circles away.
Mccullough seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A jab from Book misses.
Book swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mccullough throws a quick counter kick to the body but Book avoids it.
Book moves out of range of the body kick.
Book misses with a head kick.
Book fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mccullough's corner calls for a 1-2. Mccullough obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Book shoots in but no luck this time.
Book tries to clinch up but Mccullough circles away and keeps his distance.
It looked like Mccullough wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Book tries to clinch up.
Mccullough throws a body kick that misses.
Book drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mccullough defends it well.#T4#
Book misses with a double jab.
Mccullough throws a quick counter head kick but Book was just out of range.
Book closes the distance and clinches up with Mccullough, looking for a takedown. Book pushes Mccullough against the cage but Mccullough circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
As Book looks to move away, Mccullough throws a big counter combo but Book just gets out of the way.
Bryan Mccullough has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eli Book.
Book looks winded!
Book blocks a head kick by Mccullough.
Mccullough misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mccullough takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Book is looking to clinch.
Mccullough looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Mccullough misses with a low kick as Book jumps back.#CL#
Mccullough moves into the clinch successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Book wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mccullough has him pressed against the cage.
Mccullough prevents Book from breaking the clinch.#TD#
Book is fighting off a takedown attempt but Mccullough is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Book to the mat. Book regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Book wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Mccullough manages to pass to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bryan Mccullough dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Book drives through and clinches with Mccullough against the cage.
#TD#
Mccullough has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Book is trying to keep an underhook but Mccullough manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Well, if Mccullough is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Book wants to control but Mccullough is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mccullough is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T1#
Book is looking to improve his position.
Mccullough content to control rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Book looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Book tries to clinch up.
Book with a poor takedown
and Mccullough counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bryan Mccullough is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mccullough defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Book.
Book has a takedown stuffed.
Bryan Mccullough has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eli Book.
Book is breathing heavily.
Book blocks a head kick by Mccullough.
Book fails with an attempt to clinch.
Book shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mccullough as he avoids it easily.
Book swings for the body but Mccullough moves out of range.
Mccullough leaves Book with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mccullough looks for the body kick but Book saw that one coming.
Book with the counter takedown but Mccullough avoids it easily.#T3##CL#
Mccullough moves into the clinch.#TD#
Mccullough pulls guard.
Mccullough is controlling Book's posture.
Book lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Book must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Book looking to pass the guard.
Mccullough controlling Book's posture. #T4#
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Mccullough keeping moving, preventing Book from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Book closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mccullough circles away.
Book darts in trying to clinch
and Mccullough counters with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bryan Mccullough dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
A right-left combo lands from Book. #CL2#
Book closes the distance and pushes Mccullough back into the cage.
Book is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Book taking a breather.#TD2#
Mccullough is fighting off a takedown attempt but Book is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Mccullough to the mat. Mccullough regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Mccullough looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Mccullough manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Book wants a takedown.
Mccullough taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Book's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T1#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Book takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD2#
Book gets control of Mccullough's arms and successfully pulls guard. Book will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Book is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Mccullough sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mccullough distracts Book with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Book working a defensive guard here.
Mccullough slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mccullough lets loose with a powerful body kick. Book will feel that in the morning.
Mccullough circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mccullough throws a quick counter kick to the body but Book avoids it.
Mccullough throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Book tries to clinch up but Mccullough circles away and keeps his distance.#T3#
Book has a takedown stuffed.
Crunch! Mccullough slams his shin into Book's torso.
Book wants to clinch but Mccullough slips to the side
and Mccullough counters with a series of strikes. Book will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bryan Mccullough is winning the standup battle so far.
Book fails with an attempt to clinch.
Book shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mccullough but Mccullough pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bryan Mccullough has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eli Book.
Book misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mccullough.
#TD#
Mccullough closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Book did well to prevent Mccullough getting side control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T4#
Book is in trouble now - Mccullough has advanced to mount!
Mccullough landing punches.
Mccullough controlling from mount.
Further stalling from Mccullough.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mccullough has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Mccullough lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Mccullough is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Book can do to turn this around?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mccullough content just to control the position here.
Eli Book has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bryan Mccullough is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bryan Mccullough showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mccullough has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bryan Mccullough!
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