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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 16
Date: Oct 13, 2018 |
#R1#
Cage has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cage there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lungu lands a jab to the head.
#CL#
Cage has closed the distance and engaged Lungu in a clinch.
#BC2#
Lungu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lungu tests Cage's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lungu lands a jab to the nose.
Lungu jabs Cage to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sandu Lungu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cage takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lungu scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cage in his tracks.
Lungu getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cage takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lungu throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lungu lands with a hook. Cage tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Cage moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Cage walks into a straight right hand from Lungu.
Lungu connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Cage takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lungu lands a glancing blow to the side of Cage's head.
Lungu with a nice cross.#CL2#
Lungu has Cage up against the cage in a clinch.
Lungu is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Cage is working for takedown but Lungu is calmly controlling the position for now.
A short uppercut from Lungu.
A head punch on the inside from Lungu fails to land.
Lungu lands with a right to the head.
A shot in the inside from Lungu.
Lungu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lungu.
Lungu throws a head punch that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lungu.
Lungu lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Cage tries to pull guard but Lungu won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luke Cage. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lungu.
Lungu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lungu works on Cage's body with a couple of short punches.
Lungu misses with a punch on the inside.
Lungu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lungu.
Cage wants a takedown but no success here.
Lungu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lungu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lungu misses with a punch to the body.
Cage drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cage is breathing heavily.
Lungu scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T3#
A short right from Lungu on the inside. #BC2#
Lungu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice jab there from Lungu.
Lungu connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cage's hands.
Lungu lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lungu moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lungu! But no joy.
Lungu lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Cage moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Cage shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lungu might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Cage's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lungu connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cage scrambles back to his feet.
Lungu fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lungu connects with a single shot there.
Lungu keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cage has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lungu finds it's way round the side to connect with Cage's head.
Decent striking displayed by Lungu there.
Lungu connects with a nice looking jab.
#ROC2#
Cage is rocked!
A cross from Lungu lands.
Oh Cage is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
BOOM! Lungu lands a beautiful left hook that drops Cage. Cage tries to recover but Lungu is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Cage lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sandu Lungu!
Sandu Lungu decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 9
Date: Sep 08, 2018 |
#R1#
Blaston looks for a takedown but Cage sprawls well.
Blaston misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cage shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Blaston but Blaston pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL#
Blaston gets a clinch.
Cage is working for takedown but Blaston is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD2#
Cage tightens his grip and picks Blaston up, before dumping him to the ground. Blaston manages to land in guard.
Blaston has his hands on Cage's head, controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Cage avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Blaston working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cage doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cage manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Blaston definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Blaston controls Cage momentarily but Cage frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cage slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB2#
Cage tries for a kimura but Blaston is defending well.
Cage scoring with punches from side control. #T2#
Cage is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Blaston's shoulder. That is not cool. #SUB2#
Cage is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Blaston is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Blaston tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Cage easily slips into full mount! #SUB2#
Cage looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB2#
Blaston has left one of his arms exposed and Cage doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Blaston screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Luke Cage!
An out of breath Luke Cage thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 6
Date: Aug 19, 2018 |
#R1#
Schaub scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cage in his tracks.
Schaub circles away from the clinch attempt.
A big right from Schaub misses.
Schaub with a jab.
Schaub displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cage.
Cage looks to clinch #KD2#
and Schaub counters with a right hand that sends Cage tumbling to the canvas! Can Schaub finish him? He dives into Cage's guard looking to do just that!#ROC2#
Cage is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Schaub passes into half guard.
Oh Cage is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Schaub trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Schaub maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Cage could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Schaub has cracked it and Cage is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Schaub!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bryan Schaub!
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 4
Date: Aug 04, 2018 |
#R1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Glad.#KD2#
Glad cracks Cage with a big right hand and Cage goes down!
Glad must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB2#
Glad drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Cage dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cage has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Glad is proving hard to escape from. #SUB2#
Glad escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cage gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Glad looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Glad has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cage can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Glad is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Cage avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Glad had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cage defends it easily.#T1##SUB2#
Glad looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Cage is defending well. Glad quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Cage has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Glad celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Aapo Glad!
Our winner, Aapo Glad, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 1
Date: Jul 13, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Esco moves into the clinch.
Esco tries to land a knee to the head but Cage blocks with his arms.
Cage tries to score a body lock takedown but Esco shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Esco throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cage blocks it with crossed arms.
Esco looking to throw knees to the head but Cage is blocking nicely.
Esco tries a knee to the head but Cage blocks it.
Esco tries to land a knee to the head but Cage blocks with his arms.
Esco stalling in the clinch.
Esco is working Cage over against the cage.
Esco lands with a left to the head.
Cage creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Cage blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Esco with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Esco tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Esco working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Esco stalling in the clinch.
Cage blocks an uppercut.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Esco has eaten all the pies!#T1#
Esco throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cage blocks it with crossed arms.
Esco is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cage is looking to take this one to the mat.
Cage jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Esco walks away with a smile on his face. Cage gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luke Cage. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An inside leg kick lands from Esco. #TD#
Cage dives in and scores a takedown into Esco's guard.#ES2#
Esco has his feet on Cage's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Esco with a jab.
Esco throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
and Cage counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Cage is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Esco has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Cage is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Esco is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T2##SUB#
Cage is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Esco is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Esco tries to escape back to his feet but Cage has kept hold of him... Oh, now he's got Esco's back and is looking for the choke... Is it? Is it sunk in? YES! Esco is tapping! Cage saw the opportunity and took it - ruthless!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Luke Cage!
A very excited looking Luke Cage made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 06, 2018 |
#R1#
Warner wants to clinch up but Cage keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Cage gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Cage has Warner pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Cage pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Warner tumbling to the mat - Cage dives into Warner's guard.#SUB2#
Cage drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Warner dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Warner wants to get up but he can't break Cage's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cage throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
#SUB2#
Cage working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Warner doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Cage is tightening it up a little... Warner has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Warner reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Warner taps out! Nice BJJ there by Cage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Luke Cage!
A victorious Luke Cage thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 03, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Ratliff moves into the clinch.#TD#
Ratliff has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Cage regains guard immediately. #SUB2#
Cage has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ratliff can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ratliff could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Ratliff scoring with some ground and pound.
Cage is adopting a defensive guard.
Ratliff knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cage on the ground.#SUB2#
Cage has his foot on Ratliff's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ratliff works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Cage working for a triangle but Ratliff defends it easily.
Ratliff has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SU#
Ratliff decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #CL2#
Cage has managed to clinch.
#T1#
Cage fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ratliff is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cage pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Cage jumps guard but Ratliff turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Cage wants a takedown but no success here.
Ulysses Ratliff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Cage.#TD2#
Cage has Ratliff pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Cage pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Ratliff tumbling to the mat - Cage dives into Ratliff's guard.
Cage throwing strikes but missing.
Cage trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cage's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Cage with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cage wants to control from the top but Ratliff keeps moving.
Ratliff is trying to control the position but Cage postures up. #SUB2#
Cage drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ratliff manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Cage has Ratliff in his guard.#REVR##SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Cage is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ratliff is aware though and is defending well.
Cage has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Cage is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ratliff tries to stand but Cage is controlling from the bottom. #T3#
Ratliff in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ratliff wants to stand but Cage is controlling his posture from full guard.
Ratliff connects with a couple of short punches.
Cage is trying to control the position but Ratliff postures up.
Ratliff lands a couple of elbows.
Ratliff keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cage's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Cage is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cage looks winded!
Ratliff connects with a couple of short punches.
Ratliff wants to get up but he can't break Cage's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Ratliff lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ratliff throws a strike but Cage rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T4#
Ratliff keeping moving, preventing Cage from controlling successfully. #ES#
Ratliff has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Cage has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#TD#
Ratliff is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Cage can't fight it off and eventually Ratliff manages to take the fight to the floor. Cage looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Cage looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ratliff throwing strikes from guard but Cage blocks nicely.
Cage looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ratliff working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Cage's head.
Ratliff throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Luke Cage will probably get the nod.
That's time! Ratliff's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Ratliff is looking to clinch but Cage is avoiding it.
Cage tries for a takedown but Ratliff sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Cage circles away from the clinch attempt.
#TD2#
Cage scores with a takedown into Ratliff's guard.
Cage not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cage trying to control but Ratliff is working from the bottom.
Cage distracts Ratliff with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T1#
Cage wants to stand but Ratliff has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Cage trying to control the position from guard on top but Ratliff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cage wanted to stand there but Ratliff had control of the position. #SUB2#
Cage has gone for a leg lock! Ratliff slips out almost immediately though and dives into Cage's guard.#REVR#
Ratliff throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cage works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ratliff accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cage doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Cage escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ratliff gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ratliff working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Cage had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ratliff defends it easily.
Cage is breathing heavily.
Ratliff is looking to stand up but Cage won't let him.
Cage utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ratliff throws an elbow that misses. Cage uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ratliff's guard. Nice move by Cage!#REVB#
Cage trying to control the position from guard on top but Ratliff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Cage is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Cage trying to control but Ratliff is working from the bottom.
Ratliff tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cage wants to control from the top but Ratliff keeps moving. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Cage drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cage jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Cage controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ratliff trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Cage showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Cage fails to land the takedown.
Cage looks to clinch
and Ratliff counters with a nice low kick that buckles Cage's knee momentarily.#CL2#
Cage rushes Ratliff and presses him up against the cage.
Ratliff tries to work over Cage's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD#
Ratliff has hold of one of Cage's legs. Cage is fighting the takedown attempt but Ratliff gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ratliff wants to get up but he can't break Cage's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Cage is looking to stand up but Ratliff isn't so interested in that idea.
Cage preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cage utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1##SUB2#
Cage is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Cage pushes a forearm under Ratliff's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Ratliff is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Luke Cage!
During a confident post fight interview, Luke Cage thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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