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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 13
Date: Sep 30, 2018 |
#R1#
A swing and a miss from Aricido.
Aricido slaps away a takedown attempt from Hunsaker, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Aricido fails to land with a series of punches.
Hunsaker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Aricido scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Hunsaker breaks the clinch.
Hunsaker shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Aricido pinned against the cage. Aricido gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Aricido looks like he wants to counter punch here.
No luck for Hunsaker with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kel Hunsaker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aricido swinging wildly here.
Hunsaker feinted with a counter takedown.
Hunsaker looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Aricido stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Aricido wants it to stay on the feet.
Aricido steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hunsaker is defended easily by Aricido.
Aricido shoots in looking for a takedown but Hunsaker manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Aricido's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#T1#
Aricido misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Aricido throws a nice looking combination but Hunsaker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#TD#
Hunsaker fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Aricido to the ground. Hunsaker is now in Aricido's guard.
Hunsaker stays in close to Aricido's body and controls the position.
Hunsaker has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Aricido is looking to stand up but Hunsaker isn't so interested in that idea.
Hunsaker 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. #T2#
Aricido preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Aricido being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Aricido fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hunsaker avoids it really well and circles away.
Aricido shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hunsaker as he jumps to the side. #TD2#
Aricido changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hunsaker looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES#
Hunsaker bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Aricido gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hunsaker to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES2#
Aricido pushes Hunsaker off and gets back to his feet.
#T3##TD#
Hunsaker shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Aricido is trying to defend but Hunsaker finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hunsaker'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.#SUB#
Hunsaker looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Aricido is trying to stand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4##SUB#
Hunsaker is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hunsaker content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Hunsaker is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Aricido defends it well. #SUB#
Hunsaker is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kel Hunsaker will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Hunsaker looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Aricido is fending him off so far but Hunsaker persists. Nope, Aricido circles away and we're back to standing.
Hunsaker looks for a takedown but Aricido sprawls well.
Aricido attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hunsaker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aricido.
Aricido fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hunsaker looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hunsaker shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Aricido as he avoids it easily.
Aricido let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kel Hunsaker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hunsaker blocks a head kick by Aricido.
#TD#
Hunsaker shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Aricido is trying to defend but Hunsaker finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Hunsaker will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Aricido wants to get back to his feet.
We've been informed that Aricido has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Aricido really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hunsaker. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunsaker is taking a breather. Aricido says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T1##SU#
Hunsaker decides to stand up.
Hunsaker shoots in for a takedown but Aricido shows good takedown defense.
Aricido misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hunsaker.
Hunsaker misses with a takedown attempt - Aricido sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Aricido swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hunsaker seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Hunsaker shoots in but Aricido avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T2##CL#
Hunsaker rushes Aricido and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Aricido tries to circle away but Hunsaker has him pinned against the cage.
Hunsaker is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Aricido gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hunsaker tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#BC#
Hunsaker breaks the clinch.
Aricido throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hunsaker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Aricido tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#TD#
Hunsaker scores with a takedown into Aricido's guard.
Hunsaker is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunsaker stands and throws Aricido's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Aricido is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T3##SUB#
Hunsaker working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Hunsaker goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Aricido has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hunsaker but great work by Aricido.#SU2#
Aricido stands up and beckons Hunsaker to his feet.
Kel Hunsaker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Hunsaker throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Aricido tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hunsaker is in Aricido's guard.
Hunsaker controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Aricido utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T4#
Hunsaker is pushing down on Aricido's leg trying to pass to half guard. Aricido is fighting to maintain full guard but Hunsaker has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hunsaker moves into full mount! Aricido won't be happy about that!
Hunsaker controlling his opponent.
Aricido's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up. #SUB#
Hunsaker swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Aricido is now in Hunsaker's guard. A big mistake from Hunsaker there, giving up the dominant position!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aricido is looking to stand up but Hunsaker won't let him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ricardo Aricido will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Hunsaker closes this distance looking for a takedown but Aricido circles away.
Hunsaker looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hunsaker shoots in but Aricido avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kel Hunsaker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aricido darts in looking for a takedown but Hunsaker gets double underhooks and turns Aricido into the cage.
Aricido throws out a leg kick but Hunsaker moves out of range and Aricido only half commits.
Aricido listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Aricido scores with a jab to the body.
Aricido swings for the body but Hunsaker moves out of range.
Aricido thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hunsaker if he has to take too many more of those.
Aricido shoots in looking for a takedown but Hunsaker manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Aricido's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hunsaker shoots in for a takedown but Aricido shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Aricido. #TD#
Hunsaker feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SU#
Hunsaker decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD#
Hunsaker decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kel Hunsaker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1##SUB#
Hunsaker is working for a submission of some sort.
Hunsaker trying to control the action but Aricido is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Hunsaker seems to be working for a kimura but Aricido defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Hunsaker wants to work for an arm triangle but Aricido is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hunsaker not doing much here.
Aricido wants to get back to his feet.#SU#
Hunsaker stands up out of the half guard. #TD#
Hunsaker is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Aricido's half guard.
Well, if Hunsaker 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.
#T3##SUB#
Hunsaker is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Aricido defends it well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Aricido is trying to stand.
#SUB#
Hunsaker is trying to work for a kimura but Aricido is defending well.
Hunsaker sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Hunsaker is working for a kimura but Aricido is defending it quite comfortably.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kel Hunsaker.
I think Hunsaker 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kel Hunsaker!
A very excited looking Kel Hunsaker 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:
MMAHelsinki - 8
Date: Sep 02, 2018 |
#R1#
Aricido is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ortiz sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Aricido misses with an uppercut.
Aricido blocks a leg kick.
Ortiz slips under a jab.
Aricido tries to clinch but Ortiz moves out of range.
Ortiz attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Aricido seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ortiz looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#CL2#
Aricido gets tackled into the cage by Ortiz. Ortiz maintains the clinch.
Aricido tries to break the clinch but Ortiz is controlling the position.
Aricido blocks an uppercut.
Aricido is trying to break the clinch but Ortiz has him pressed against the cage.
Aricido wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aricido can't break the clinch.
Aricido has had enough of the clinch but Ortiz keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Ortiz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Aricido shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ortiz defends it nicely.#T1##CL2#
Ortiz closes the distance and clinches.
Ortiz lands a right hand.
A nice left hand lands by Ortiz.
Ortiz scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ortiz lands a shot to the body.
Ortiz lands with a left to the head.
Ortiz blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ortiz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Aricido backwards.
Ortiz lands a body punch in the clinch.
Aricido is breathing heavily.
Ortiz lands a right hand. #T2#
A nice right hand lands inside from Ortiz.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot in the inside from Ortiz.
Ortiz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ortiz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Aricido looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ortiz.
Ortiz lands a left hand.
#KD2#
Ortiz drops Aricido onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Aricido is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2#
Aricido is rocked!
Ortiz creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Aricido with a big uppercut! Aricido tries to clinch up but Ortiz pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Aricido to the mat! Aricido covers up and Ortiz unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jesus Ortiz!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 13, 2018 |
#R1#
Aricido scores with a jab.#CUT#
It looks like Maverick Maccaine has been cut.
Aricido misses with a head kick.
Aricido tries to score a power double leg takedown but Maccaine sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Aricido somewhat.#KD#
A big head kick from Aricido and Maccaine is sent sprawling to the canvas! #ROC#
Maccaine is rocked!#SU#
Aricido gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Maccaine is still on wobbly legs! Can Aricido finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aricido sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Maccaine's defenses. It connects perfectly with Maccaine's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ricardo Aricido!
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