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Event:
JBL TBD III
Date: Jul 27, 2019 |
#R1#
Virtanen just misses with a punch to the body.
Saric swings for the body but Virtanen moves out of range.
Virtanen has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Saric is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Saric connects with a good right hand that stumbles Virtanen. Virtanen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Saric defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Virtanen.
Saric misses the shot to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Virtanen misses.
Saric dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Saric misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Virtanen.
Saric connects with a body shot that sends Virtanen's belly button to the back.
A big right from Virtanen misses.
Saric defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Virtanen.
Saric with a hook.#TD#
Saric is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Virtanen's half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Virtanen controlling the position well.
Virtanen is continuing to stall.
Virtanen is looking to control Saric's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Virtanen avoid being mounted?#T1#
Saric controlling the action here.#SUB#
Saric is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Virtanen wants to improve his position but Saric is controlling well.
Saric wants to take a breather but Virtanen is having none of it.
Virtanen wants to get back to full guard.
Virtanen wants to control but Saric is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Saric is working for a kimura but Virtanen is defending it quite comfortably.
Saric wants to control but Virtanen is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Saric is working for a submission of some sort.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Virtanen is trying to control but can't.
Virtanen controlling the position well.
Saric is thwarting Virtanen's attempts to control the position.
Virtanen is looking to improve his position.
Virtanen is trying to maintain the position but Saric is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Saric 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.
Saric is pressing down on Virtanen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Virtanen is holding on for now. #T3##SUB#
Saric is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Virtanen has managed to free his arm - good work.
Virtanen is staying active underneath Saric, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Saric is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Virtanen has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Saric is working for a kimura but Virtanen is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Saric is looking for a kimura here.
Virtanen is looking for a sweep. Saric is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Virtanen manages to get to full guard.
Virtanen keeping full guard, as Saric tries to pass.
Virtanen is trying to keep Saric in close.
Virtanen keeping moving, preventing Saric from controlling successfully.
Virtanen wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Virtanen looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Saric passes into half guard.
Virtanen is looking to control Saric's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Virtanen avoid being mounted?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Virtanen wants to improve his position but Saric is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Valentin Saric dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Virtanen darts in looking for a takedown but Saric gets double underhooks and turns Virtanen into the cage.
Saric throws a body punch but Virtanen moves out of range.
Saric throws a body punch but Virtanen moves out of range.
Virtanen with the counter takedown but Saric avoids it easily.
Virtanen misses with a head kick.
Saric slips under a jab.
Saric is looking to wear down Virtanen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Saric stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Saric wants it to stay on the feet.
Saric throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Virtanen on the side of the head.
Virtanen throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Saric to counter with a crisp jab. #TD#
Saric closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Virtanen is doing well to control the position and prevent Saric from advancing to side control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Virtanen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Virtanen wants to sweep here but Saric controlling him for the moment.
Saric tries to free his leg and advance position but Virtanen is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Virtanen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Virtanen has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T1#
Virtanen trying to control the position.
Virtanen keeping moving, preventing Saric from controlling successfully.
Saric pushing down on Virtanen's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Saric really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Saric is thwarting Virtanen's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Saric is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Virtanen has managed to free his arm - good work.
Saric will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Saric wants to work for an arm triangle but Virtanen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Virtanen is looking for a sweep. Saric is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Valentin Saric overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Saric is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Virtanen tries to get to full guard but Saric has control of the leg. #SUB#
Saric is looking for a kimura here.
Virtanen is looking to improve his position.
Virtanen regains full guard. Nicely done.
Saric tries to free his leg and advance position but Virtanen is retaining full guard.
Saric has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T3#
Virtanen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Virtanen throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Saric engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Saric is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Saric thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Saric thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Saric trying to control but Virtanen is working from the bottom.
Saric looking to pass the guard. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Virtanen looking to control.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Virtanen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Saric tries to counter with a takedown but Virtanen is quick to defend against it.
Virtanen shoots in for a takedown but Saric shows good takedown defense.
Valentin Saric has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ilmari Virtanen.
Virtanen fails with a takedown attempt.
Virtanen throws a shot to the body.
Virtanen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Saric.
Saric keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Saric scores with a nice strike.
Ilmari Virtanen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A head kick misses from Virtanen.
Saric lands with a nice body punch.
Saric lands with a hook. Virtanen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Saric wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Saric scores with a crisp jab that stopped Virtanen in his tracks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Valentin Saric dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Saric works Virtanen's body with a nice hook.
Virtanen looks to score with a jab to the body but Saric is just out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Virtanen. Those never looked like landing.
Saric connects with a good right hand that stumbles Virtanen. Virtanen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saric. Virtanen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Saric scores with a one two! Virtanen had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Saric scores with a nice strike.
Saric catches Virtanen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Virtanen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Virtanen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Saric defends well and Virtanen ends up having to push Saric into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Virtanen misses with a double jab
#TD#
and Saric counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Saric.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saric trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Saric wants to control from the top but Virtanen keeps moving.
Virtanen looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Saric drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Saric jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T1#
Virtanen keeping moving, preventing Saric from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saric wants to pass the guard but Virtanen is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Virtanen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Saric postures up.
Saric controls from within his opponent's guard.
Saric pushing down on Virtanen's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Virtanen is defending against the submission attempts here by Saric.
Virtanen wants to improve his position but Saric is controlling well.
Valentin Saric is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#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.
Virtanen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Saric wants to control from the top but Virtanen keeps moving.
Saric postures up.
Virtanen is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Virtanen controlling Saric's posture.
Virtanen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Saric advances to half guard.
Virtanen wants to get back to full guard.
Saric perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Saric is looking for a kimura here.
#T3#
Virtanen trying to control but Saric postures up.
#SUB#
Saric is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Virtanen is just riding it out for now. Saric eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Saric is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Saric is keen to just control but Virtanen is a slippery customer.
Virtanen manages to get to full guard.
Saric postures up.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Saric thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Virtanen is trying to control the position but Saric postures up.
Saric wants to control from the top but Virtanen keeps moving.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Virtanen controls Saric momentarily but Saric frees himself.
Virtanen looking for a sweep. Not yet Virtanen, not yet.
Saric trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Saric controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Virtanen looks to score with a jab to the body but Saric is just out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Saric's corner calls for a 1-2. Saric obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Saric is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A jab lands there for Saric.
Virtanen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Saric attempts a counter takedown but Virtanen avoids it well and moves away.
Ilmari Virtanen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Saric paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
And that's the end of the fight!
Valentin Saric showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Saric 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 William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Valentin Saric!
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Event:
FNF Summer Madness II
Date: Jul 05, 2019 |
#R1#
Virtanen misses with a wild body shot.
De Molay scores with a punch to the head.
De Molay bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Virtanen's head.
Virtanen misses with a hook to the body
and Virtanen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Some wild striking there from Virtanen.
De Molay falls off balance throwing a combination
and Virtanen counters with a nice body kick.
Virtanen slips a jab and a cross from De Molay.
Virtanen misses with the combination.
De Molay avoids the head kick by Virtanen.
De Molay looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Virtanen darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #TD2#
Virtanen throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. De Molay tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Virtanen is in De Molay's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Virtanen postures up and lands a big shot to De Molay's brow.
Virtanen is looking to advance position but De Molay has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR##T1#
Virtanen regains half guard.
Virtanen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
De Molay is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Virtanen is looking to control De Molay's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Virtanen avoid being mounted?
Virtanen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Virtanen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
De Molay is thwarting Virtanen's attempts to control the position.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Virtanen regains full guard. Nicely done.
Virtanen is trying to keep De Molay in close.
De Molay stopping the sweep attempt from Virtanen.
Virtanen working a defensive guard here.
Virtanen looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Virtanen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. De Molay is aware though and is defending well.
De Molay is fighting to break Virtanen's control of his arms but Virtanen is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Virtanen trying to control the position.
#T3#
De Molay slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Virtanen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
De Molay trying to control the position from guard on top but Virtanen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Virtanen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A lazy body kick from Virtanen
and De Molay counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
De Molay pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Virtanen back to the cage. De Molay follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Virtanen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Virtanen throws the kick towards the body but De Molay avoids it.#T4#
No joy there for De Molay, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Virtanen misses with a body shot.
Virtanen throws a jab but it's blocked by De Molay.
Nice body punch from Virtanen.
Virtanen has his takedown stuffed
and De Molay makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
De Molay misses with a body shot.
Jacob De Molay is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
De Molay lands a two punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Virtanen throws a right hand that De Molay ducks under and follows up with a left that De Molay also avoids with ease.
De Molay went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
De Molay slips a straight right by Virtanen.
Virtanen shoots for a double leg takedown but De Molay sprawls well. He's pushed Virtanen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
De Molay swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Virtanen tries to land a body kick
and De Molay counters with a series of strikes. Virtanen will be more careful next time no doubt.
Virtanen throws a body shot but no joy.
Virtanen tries to score a power double leg takedown but De Molay sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Virtanen somewhat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacob De Molay dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Virtanen fails to land the takedown.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
De Molay lands a nice shot to the body.
De Molay misses the shot to the body.
Virtanen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Virtanen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down De Molay rather than just go for the knockout.
De Molay throws a right and a left that Virtanen avoids nicely.
De Molay takes a swing at Virtanen's ribcage but misses.
Virtanen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Molay.
De Molay throwing a counter right hand but Virtanen manages to avoid it.
De Molay lands a nice looking body shot.
De Molay blocks the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick by Virtanen misses
and De Molay counters with a straight right hand.
Virtanen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
De Molay throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Virtanen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but De Molay defends it well.
Virtanen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T1#
Virtanen misses with a shot to the body
and De Molay counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Virtanen throws a sloppy body shot
and De Molay counters with a three punch combo that has Virtanen backing up. Virtanen nods at De Molay to acknowledge the strikes.
Virtanen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. De Molay doesn't seem bothered though.
Virtanen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. De Molay looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A looping hook to the body misses from Virtanen. De Molay does a little dance to reset his feet.
Virtanen takes a swing at De Molay's ribcage but misses.
Virtanen dives in and grabs De Molay's left leg, looking for a takedown. De Molay pushes down on Virtanen's head and hops out.
De Molay throws a series of punches but Virtanen avoids them all with ease.
Virtanen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jacob De Molay is winning the standup battle so far.
De Molay misses with an uppercut
#TD2#
so Virtanen counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Molay is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Virtanen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Virtanen is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T2#
De Molay working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Virtanen.
De Molay utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Virtanen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Virtanen wants to control from the top but De Molay keeps moving.
Virtanen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of De Molay's head.
Virtanen trying to control but De Molay is working from the bottom.
De Molay utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T3#
Virtanen throwing strikes but missing. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
De Molay leaves Virtanen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
De Molay was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jacob De Molay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ilmari Virtanen.
De Molay uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Virtanen.
De Molay swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Virtanen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from De Molay.
Virtanen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
De Molay looks to score with a jab to the body but Virtanen is just out of range.
De Molay dodges the punch combination from Virtanen.
De Molay throwing a counter right hand but Virtanen manages to avoid it.
Virtanen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Virtanen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T4#
Virtanen gets off balance looking for a body kick
and De Molay cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Virtanen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Virtanen gets off balance looking for a body kick
and De Molay counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
De Molay misses with an uppercut. Virtanen saw that one coming.
De Molay tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Virtanen was well out of range. Poor timing from De Molay.
De Molay throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Virtanen.
Virtanen misses with a jab, cross combination.
De Molay was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
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!
Virtanen closes this distance looking for a takedown but De Molay circles away.
It looked like De Molay wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
De Molay tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Virtanen was well out of range. Poor timing from De Molay.#TD2#
Virtanen closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Virtanen lands in his opponent's guard.
De Molay keeping full guard, as Virtanen tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacob De Molay dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Virtanen closes the distance and clinches up with De Molay, looking for a takedown. Virtanen pushes De Molay against the cage but De Molay circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
De Molay lands with an overhand left.
De Molay ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Virtanen moves away.
De Molay lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
De Molay misses with a series of wild punches.
Virtanen with the counter takedown but De Molay avoids it easily.
Virtanen misses with a head kick.
Virtanen has his takedown stuffed
and De Molay counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Virtanen fails with a takedown attempt.
Jacob De Molay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ilmari Virtanen.
Virtanen misses with a body kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for De Molay.#T1#
Virtanen swings and misses with a shot to the body
and De Molay counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC#
Virtanen is rocked!
De Molay connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Virtanen momentarily.
Virtanen is still on wobbly legs! Can De Molay finish him?
De Molay fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Virtanen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Virtanen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
De Molay moves in close and cracks Virtanen with a massive right hand! Virtanen, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by De Molay!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jacob De Molay!
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Event:
FNF Summer Bash
Date: Jun 21, 2019 |
#R1#
Virtanen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Masuta thinks about countering with a head kick.
Masuta avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Virtanen throws a head kick but Masuta moves out of range.
Virtanen swings for the body but Masuta moves out of range.
Virtanen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Masuta counters with a left and a right that stings Virtanen.
Virtanen fails with the takedown
and Masuta counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Virtanen throws a series of punches but Masuta moves out of range.
Masuta went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#TD2#
Virtanen is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Masuta 's half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Virtanen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Masuta wants to get back to his feet.#T1#
Virtanen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Masuta is defending against the submission attempts here by Virtanen.
Virtanen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Masuta defending well though.
Virtanen frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Masuta is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
You get the feeling that Masuta really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Virtanen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Virtanen looking to finish Masuta with some ground and pound. This is bad for Masuta !
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Virtanen looking to control but Masuta is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
BOOM! Virtanen connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Masuta is squirming around, avoiding Virtanen's attempts to control the action.
Virtanen thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Masuta is trying to stand.#SUB2#
Virtanen has control of Masuta 's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Masuta regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Virtanen landing strikes, looking to finish! #T3##ES#
Masuta bucks Virtanen off and manages to get back to his feet! #TD2#
Virtanen drives through with a takedown into Masuta 's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Masuta keeping moving, preventing Virtanen from controlling successfully.
Virtanen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Masuta is looking to stand up but Virtanen isn't so interested in that idea. #ES#
Masuta manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Virtanen tries to score a body lock takedown but Masuta shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
KarateO Masuta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ilmari Virtanen.#BC#
Masuta escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
No luck for Virtanen with that takedown attempt. #T4#
Virtanen looks to score with a jab to the body but Masuta is just out of range.
Masuta fires out a quick counter leg kick but Virtanen just manages to avoid it.
Virtanen shoots in and drives through. Masuta sprawls well.
Masuta is looking for a counter combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Virtanen misses with a double jab
and Masuta counters with a body kick that stops Virtanen in his tracks momentarily.
Virtanen misses the shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Virtanen. Beautiful body shot.
A slow jab from Virtanen misses its intended target.
Masuta thinks about countering with a head kick.
Masuta takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
KarateO Masuta is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Virtanen goes for a double leg but Masuta avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Masuta continues to drive forward.
Virtanen misses with a jab to the body
and Masuta counters with a two punch combo.
Virtanen just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ilmari Virtanen will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Masuta showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Virtanen.
Masuta feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Virtanen throws a series of strikes that have Masuta backpedaling.
KarateO Masuta is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Virtanen shoots in looking for a takedown but Masuta manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Virtanen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Masuta seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Virtanen shoots in and drives through. Masuta sprawls well.
As Virtanen looks to move away, Masuta throws a big counter combo but Virtanen just gets out of the way.
Sloppy strikes from Virtanen. Those never looked like landing.
Masuta throws a big counter combination but Virtanen scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Virtanen throws a body punch but Masuta moves out of range.
Virtanen just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMasuta .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masuta avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Virtanen throws a nice looking combination but Masuta bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Masuta stuffs the takedown.
As Virtanen looks to move away, Masuta throws a big counter combo but Virtanen just gets out of the way.
KarateO Masuta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ilmari Virtanen.#T1#
Virtanen swings away with a body shot that misses
and Masuta counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Virtanen misses with a takedown
and Masuta counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Virtanen thinking.
Ilmari Virtanen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Virtanen is breathing heavily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Virtanen.
Masuta was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Virtanen misses with a double jab.
Virtanen misses with a shot to the body
and Masuta counters with a head kick that wobbles Virtanen - left then right he sways and one more bomb from Masuta sends him down. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). KarateO Masuta !
An intense looking KarateO Masuta took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Arigoto '.
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DSC STRIKE 54
Date: May 11, 2019 |
#R1#
Nice cross by Pollock.
Virtanen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pollock looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Pollock stalks Virtanen and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Virtanen's face. Virtanen staggers backwards, shaken.
Virtanen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pollock swivels and escapes.
Virtanen throws a sloppy head kick and Pollock moves out of range easily.
Virtanen just misses with a punch to the body.
Virtanen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pollock.
Virtanen looks for a takedown but Pollock sprawls well.
Virtanen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pollock manages to avoid it.
Pollock swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Virtanen works over Pollock's head and body with a nice combination.
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!
Virtanen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pollock swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ilmari Virtanen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pollock slaps away a takedown attempt from Virtanen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Virtanen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Virtanen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Virtanen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Pollock tests Virtanen's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
Pollock throws a series of punches but Virtanen avoids them all with ease.
Pollock throws a leg kick which misses Virtanen's front leg but catches the back leg as Virtanen tries to avoid it.
Virtanen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pollock looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pollock throws a leg kick but Virtanen checks it.
Virtanen feinted with a counter takedown.
Pollock takes a swing at Virtanen's ribcage but misses.
Virtanen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Pollock wants to land a leg kick but Virtanen is out of range.
Pollock lands a body shot.
Pollock throws a front kick aimed at Virtanen's knee but Virtanen avoids it well.
Virtanen misses the shot to the body.
Pollock appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Pollock throws a looping overhand right but Virtanen ducks down to avoid it.
Virtanen throws a right and a left that Pollock avoids nicely.
Virtanen throws a right and a left that Pollock avoids nicely.
Virtanen throws a body punch but Pollock moves out of range.
Nice body punch from Virtanen.
Pollock uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Virtanen.
Phil Pollock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pollock throws a big shot that misses.
Pollock 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.
Virtanen is looking to wear down Pollock with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Virtanen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pollock manages to avoid it.#T2#
Pollock misses with a low kick.
Virtanen looks to score with a jab to the body but Pollock is just out of range.
As Virtanen backs off Pollock throws a huge counter combo but Virtanen manages to avoid it all.
Virtanen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pollock moves out of range as Virtanen throws a body kick.
Pollock on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Pollock throws a body punch but Virtanen moves out of range.
Virtanen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Virtanen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pollock manages to avoid it.
Virtanen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pollock tries to avoid it but Virtanen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pollock to the ground. Pollock escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pollock motions for Virtanen to come forward. Pollock throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pollock attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Virtanen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Virtanen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Good work by Virtanen as he checks the leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Pollock.
Pollock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Virtanen was well out of range. Poor timing from Pollock.
Virtanen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Virtanen has his takedown stuffed
and Pollock counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Pollock dodges the punch combination from Virtanen.
Virtanen shoots in but Pollock avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pollock 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.
Pollock throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Virtanen lands a lovely overhand right.
Virtanen connects with a body shot.
Pollock lands with a hook. Virtanen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Virtanen scores with a hook to the body. Pollock takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pollock.
Virtanen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Virtanen misses with a hook.
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!
A good leg kick by Pollock.
Pollock will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T4#
Pollock tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#TD#
Virtanen shoots in and gets a takedown into Pollock's guard.
Virtanen trying to control but Pollock is working from the bottom.
We've been hearing that Virtanen has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Pollock working a defensive guard here.
Virtanen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Pollock trying to control the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pollock can do anything to dispel that myth.
Pollock manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Virtanen manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Virtanen seems keen to control Pollock's posture.#SUB#
Virtanen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pollock is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Phil Pollock will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Virtanen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pollock avoids it really well and circles away.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Pollock.
Pollock throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Pollock looks to land a combination. Virtanen sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#TD#
Virtanen shoots in and bounces Pollock off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Virtanen trying to control but Pollock is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Virtanen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Virtanen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Virtanen stands up over Pollock, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T1#
Virtanen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Virtanen trying to control the position from guard on top but Pollock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Virtanen passes Pollock's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Virtanen working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Ground and pound from Virtanen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pollock wants to control but Virtanen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Virtanen throwing shots but Pollock is blocking nicely.
Virtanen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pollock keeps working. #T2#
Pollock is trying to stand back up but Virtanen is controlling him
Pollock is positioning himself well to prevent Virtanen advancing to mount.
Pollock is staying active underneath Virtanen, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Virtanen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Pollock tries to roll over but Virtanen keeps him under control.
Virtanen looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Pollock with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Virtanen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T3#
Virtanen thows a huge punch but Pollock dodges it nicely.
Virtanen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ground and pound from Virtanen.
Virtanen throwing shots but Pollock is blocking nicely.
Virtanen scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Virtanen wants to work for an arm triangle but Pollock is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Virtanen working the head and body with strikes.
Virtanen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pollock's head.
Pollock wants to improve his position but Virtanen is controlling well.
Virtanen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Pollock wants to control but Virtanen is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4#
Virtanen lands strikes from half guard.
Virtanen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB#
Virtanen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Virtanen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Virtanen working Pollock over with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Virtanen wants to control but Pollock is keeping him busy.
Virtanen working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ilmari Virtanen dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Virtanen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Virtanen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Pollock throws a leg kick that misses.
Virtanen fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ilmari Virtanen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Virtanen shoots for a takedown but Pollock saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Virtanen misses with a takedown
and Pollock counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Virtanen thinking.
Virtanen swings for the body but Pollock moves out of range.
Pollock only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Virtanen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pollock dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Virtanen. That did some damage!
Phil Pollock seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pollock with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pollock tests Virtanen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Virtanen scores with a jab to the jaw.#T1#
Pollock punishes Virtanen's body with a nice straight punch.
Pollock moves away from the strike by Virtanen.
Virtanen swings for the body but Pollock moves out of range.
Virtanen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Pollock lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Virtanen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Virtanen works over Pollock's head and body with a nice combination.
Danga de danga de dang - Pollock scores with a four punch combination!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pollock tries to work over Virtanen's front leg with a kick but Virtanen checks it.
Pollock doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Virtanen just misses with a punch to the body.
Virtanen shoots in but Pollock avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ilmari Virtanen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Virtanen punishes Pollock's body with a nice straight punch.
Virtanen throws a shot from downtown. Pollock moves away and avoids it.#T2#
Virtanen swings for the body but Pollock moves out of range.
Virtanen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD#
Virtanen looking to score a takedown here. Pollock is defending well but Virtanen drives through and ends up in Pollock's guard.
Pollock is adopting a defensive guard.
Virtanen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Virtanen lands a couple of digs.
Virtanen throwing strikes from guard but Pollock blocks nicely.
Pollock trying to control the position.
Pollock really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Virtanen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
Virtanen trying to control but Pollock is working from the bottom.
Virtanen is in close to Pollock's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Virtanen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Virtanen throwing strikes but missing.
Virtanen connects with a couple of short punches.
Pollock pulls Virtanen in close to his closed guard and prevents Virtanen from doing any damage or advancing position.
Pollock is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Virtanen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Virtanen working some strikes from top position.
Virtanen passes into half guard.
Virtanen is nestled in close to Pollock, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ilmari Virtanen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Virtanen throwing shots but Pollock is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Virtanen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pollock is just riding it out for now. Virtanen eventually gives up the hold.
Pollock looks like he's trying to stand up.
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 Ilmari Virtanen.
I think Virtanen 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ilmari Virtanen!
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DSC STRIKE 49
Date: Apr 17, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lagrange pressing his opponent against the cage.
Lagrange tries a body shot but Virtanen blocks it.
#BC#
Lagrange pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Virtanen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A low kick from Virtanen misses #TD#
and Lagrange counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Lagrange.
Lagrange wants to control from the top but Virtanen keeps moving.
Virtanen pulls Lagrange in close to his closed guard and prevents Lagrange from doing any damage or advancing position.
Lagrange working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Virtanen has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Virtanen wants to sweep but no luck.
Lagrange loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Lagrange seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Lagrange trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Virtanen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Virtanen pulls Lagrange in to control the position.
Lagrange has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lagrange makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Virtanen looking for a sweep. Not yet Virtanen, not yet.
Lagrange trying to control the position from guard on top but Virtanen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Virtanen wants to sweep but no luck.
Virtanen 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#
Virtanen prevents Lagrange from improving his position.#T2#
Virtanen lands strikes from half guard.
Virtanen lands strikes from half guard.
Virtanen uses his free foot to push down on Lagrange's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Lagrange.
Lagrange tries to lock up and control but Virtanen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Virtanen prevents Lagrange from getting the reversal.
Virtanen lands a nice shot to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Scott Lagrange has been cut.
Lagrange is bucking up trying to escape but Virtanen cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#CUT2#
Scott Lagrange's cut is getting worse.
Lagrange tries to reverse the position but Virtanen maintains control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Virtanen pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#ROC2#
Lagrange is rocked!#CUT2#
Scott Lagrange's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Lagrange is wriggling around trying to escape.
Oh Lagrange is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Virtanen cracks Lagrange with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ilmari Virtanen!
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PSE 29
Date: Mar 09, 2019 |
#R1#
Flexen misses with the combination.
Flexen throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #TD2#
Virtanen closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Flexen to the mat! Flexen manages to get full guard.
Virtanen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
Flexen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Virtanen is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Flexen doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Flexen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Virtanen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Flexen is keeping the position for now.
Flexen is controlling Virtanen's posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Flexen is on top in guard.
#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Virtanen wants to sweep here but Flexen controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Flexen postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Virtanen is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Flexen, into his guard. #REVB##SUB#
Virtanen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Virtanen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Virtanen wants to control from the top but Flexen keeps moving.
Flexen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T2#
Virtanen keeping moving, preventing Flexen from controlling successfully.
Virtanen wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Flexen looking to sit in guard and control but Virtanen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Flexen is trying to keep Virtanen in close.
Virtanen landing some decent shots from guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Virtanen's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T3#
Virtanen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Flexen is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Flexen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Flexen working for a triangle but Virtanen defends it easily.
Virtanen trying to control the position from guard on top but Flexen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Flexen is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Virtanen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Flexen.
Flexen postures up.
Virtanen wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Flexen is now in half guard. #T4#
Flexen prevents Virtanen from improving his position.
Virtanen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Virtanen controlling the position for now.
The fighters are battling for position here. Virtanen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Virtanen is trying to control the position but Flexen postures up.
Flexen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Virtanen trying to control the position.
Virtanen might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Flexen haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Flexen is looking to work some ground and pound but Virtanen has wrist control.
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 Chris Flexen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Flexen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
No luck for Virtanen with that takedown attempt.
Virtanen misses with a low kick.
Virtanen has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Virtanen fails with an attempt to clinch.
#TD#
Flexen scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Virtanen tries to get to full guard but Flexen has control of the leg.
Virtanen trying to hold on to Flexen's head to control him but Flexen postures up.
Chris Flexen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Virtanen trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
We've been hearing good reports from Flexen's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flexen raining down hammerfists from mount.
Flexen working Virtanen over with strikes here.
Virtanen wants to hold on but Flexen pushes him away.#T1#
A nice elbow there by Flexen.
Virtanen tries to hold on but Flexen postures up.
Virtanen is wriggling around trying to escape.
Flexen has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Virtanen's face.
Flexen scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Virtanen?
#ROC#
Virtanen is rocked!
Virtanen is desperately trying to improve his position but Flexen has a good base and remains in mount.
Virtanen is still in real trouble! Can Flexen finish him?
Flexen cracks Virtanen with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Flexen!
Chris Flexen looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Was there any doubt...'.
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Event:
PSE 25
Date: Jan 26, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Virtanen shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Forever is looking to control Virtanen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Forever avoid being mounted?
Virtanen working Forever over with strikes.
Forever on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Virtanen wants to take a breather but Forever is having none of it. #SUB#
Forever looking for submissions off his back.
Forever keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Virtanen throwing shots but Forever is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Forever is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Virtanen pulls his head out easily.
Forever is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Virtanen scores with a couple of nice shots.
Virtanen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T1#
Virtanen prevents Forever from improving his position.
Nice strikes from Virtanen there.
Virtanen trying to pass the guard but Forever defending well.
Virtanen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB2#
Virtanen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Forever is trying to escape back to his feet but Virtanen uses the scramble to pass into side control.
#SUB2#
Virtanen is trying to get an arm triangle but Forever is defending well.
Virtanen has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at K.O Heaven. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB2#
Virtanen tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Virtanen has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Forever is working to avoid the ground and pound but Virtanen connects with a decent elbow. #T2#
Virtanen is working Forever over with some ground and pound from side control.
Forever managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Virtanen.
You can see the frustration on Forever's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Virtanen wants to control but Forever is keeping him busy.
Virtanen landing a few strikes. #ROC2#
Forever is rocked!#SUB2#
Virtanen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Oh Forever is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Virtanen landing strikes.
Virtanen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Virtanen scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Forever is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Virtanen can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ilmari Virtanen!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 23, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Boyka is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Virtanen's half guard.
Virtanen controlling the position for now.
Virtanen works his way to full guard. Good work.
Virtanen is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Virtanen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Virtanen controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Boyka stopping the sweep attempt from Virtanen.
Virtanen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Boyka's guard. #REVR#
Virtanen trying to control the position from guard on top but Boyka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boyka utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Virtanen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Virtanen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Virtanen controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Boyka looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Virtanen is stalling in the full guard. #T2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Virtanen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Virtanen content to stall in guard here.
Virtanen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Virtanen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Virtanen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Boyka trying to keep a closed guard but Virtanen is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Boyka is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Virtanen stays in close to Boyka's body and controls the position. #T3#
Virtanen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Virtanen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Virtanen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Virtanen throwing strikes from guard but Boyka blocks nicely.
Boyka can't keep his opponent in guard - Virtanen advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Boyka trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Virtanen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Boyka has managed to free his arm - good work.
Virtanen looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Boyka trying to control but Virtanen postures up.
#T4#
Virtanen stalling. #SUB#
Virtanen seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Virtanen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Boyka sees it coming and defends easily.
Virtanen moves into full mount! Boyka won't be happy about that!
Virtanen scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Boyka?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boyka tries to hold on but Virtanen pushes him away.
Virtanen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB#
Virtanen looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ilmari Virtanen dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Virtanen fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Boyka to the ground. Virtanen is now in Boyka's guard.
Virtanen throwing strikes from guard but Boyka blocks nicely.
Virtanen cracks Boyka with a solid left hand.#SUB2#
Virtanen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Boyka has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Virtanen has managed to get both his arms back between Boyka's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Virtanen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Virtanen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Virtanen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Virtanen is working Boyka over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Virtanen landing with the ground and pound. #ROC#
Boyka is rocked!
Virtanen arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Boyka's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ilmari Virtanen!
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