 |
Play
by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
|
Event:
OFK 358 - Johnson Vs Highwind
Date: Dec 10, 2023 |
#R1#
Lehto cracks Kadurov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lehto misses with a body shot.
Lehto throws a head kick that misses.
Kadurov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lehto circles away.
Lehto tests Kadurov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lehto moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Kadurov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lehto.
Kadurov drops his hands momentarily and Lehto takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kadurov throws a body shot but no joy.
A head kick misses from Lehto.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kadurov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kadurov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kadurov drops his hands momentarily and Lehto takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lehto misses with a double jab.
Tatu Lehto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kadurov looks to land a right hand but Lehto moved out of range.
Kadurov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T1#
Lehto avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lehto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kadurov.
Lehto throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kadurov's head.
A jab from Lehto misses.
Kadurov lands a right hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Kadurov misses the target.
Lehto looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Nice defenses there by Lehto.
Kadurov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kadurov throws a shot from downtown. Lehto moves away and avoids it.
Whack! Lehto lands a heavy head kick that drops Kadurov. The ref tackles Lehto to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Kadurov was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Tatu Lehto!
Our winner, Tatu Lehto, 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. |
|
|
|
Event:
OFK 346 - Cubbedge Vs Gazersky
Date: Oct 29, 2023 |
#R1#
Lehto throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Magomedov counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Lehto!
Magomedov postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Lehto really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Magomedov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lehto dodges the ground and pound from Magomedov.
Sloppy strikes there by Magomedov.
Magomedov misses with the ground and pound.
Magomedov throws an elbow but Lehto slips to the side and avoids it well.
Magomedov has knee on belly and moves into mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Magomedov with good strikes from the mount here!#T1#
Magomedov unloads with some shots from mount but Lehto bucks and avoids them well.
Lehto'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.
Magomedov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Magomedov throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.#SUB#
Magomedov looking for a guillotine from mount but Lehto is having none of it.
Magomedov controlling from mount.
Magomedov misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
#T2#
Lehto avoids a series of strikes thrown by Magomedov.
Magomedov 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.
Magomedov controlling from the full mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magomedov scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Lehto?
Magomedov controlling the pace for now.
Magomedov lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
#T3#
Lehto is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Magomedov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Magomedov looking to ground and pound but Lehto is blocking nicely.
Magomedov wants to control the pace but Lehto is squirming around nicely.
Lehto is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Magomedov scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Magomedov lands a big shot there that rocks Lehto but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
#T4#
Lehto is in a horrible position here. Magomedov smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
#ROC#Lehto is rocked!#SUB#
Magomedov moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Lehto has worked his arm free - good work by Lehto!
Magomedov lands a decent elbow from side control.
Magomedov is looking to take a break and control but Lehto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The strikes coming from Magomedov are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Khalid Magomedov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Lehto throws a head kick that misses.
Magomedov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lehto throws a hook but Magomedov blocks it.
Lehto lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Magomedov blocks a leg kick.
Magomedov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nice shot lands for Lehto.
Lehto throws a series of punches but Magomedov moves out of range.
Magomedov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lehto sprawls and moves away.
A head kick by Lehto misses #TD#
and Magomedov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Magomedov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lehto wants to get back to his feet but Magomedov passes into half guard.
Khalid Magomedov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Magomedov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lehto's head.
Magomedov throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Lehto to regain full guard. #T1#
Magomedov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've been hearing that Magomedov has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Lehto wants to get back to his feet but Magomedov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Lehto preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Magomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Lehto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lehto avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Magomedov prevents Lehto from getting back to his feet.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Magomedov's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #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.
Magomedov trying to control but Lehto is working from the bottom.
Magomedov works over Lehto with some ground and pound from guard.
Magomedov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lehto avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lehto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Magomedov moves out of range of the strikes.
Magomedov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lehto avoids the head kick by Magomedov.
Lehto throws a sloppy head kick and Magomedov moves out of range easily.
Lehto gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Magomedov.#T3#
Lehto walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lehto swinging wildly here.
Lehto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lehto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lehto tries a low kick but Magomedov avoids it.
Magomedov scores with a nice strike.
Magomedov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Magomedov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lehto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Magomedov misses with a low kick.
Lehto misses with a few strikes there.
Magomedov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Magomedov.
Lehto with a nice calf kick.#T4#
Magomedov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lehto takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Magomedov tests Lehto's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lehto looks to throw the jab but Magomedov is out of range.
Magomedov feinted with a counter takedown.
Magomedov dives in and grabs Lehto's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lehto pushes down on Magomedov's head and hops out.
A slow jab from Magomedov misses its intended target.
Lehto throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Magomedov.
Lehto throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Magomedov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Magomedov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Magomedov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Magomedov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Khalid Magomedov dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Lehto misses with a head kick.
Sloppy strikes from Lehto. Those never looked like landing.
Lehto throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Magomedov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Magomedov is trying to control. Lehto wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Magomedov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Magomedov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Magomedov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lehto defending well though. #SUB#
Magomedov is working for a submission of some sort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lehto is not content to let Magomedov control the position.#T1#
Magomedov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Magomedov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Magomedov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lehto can do to turn this around?
Magomedov working the head and body with strikes.
Lehto is trying to stand up here but Magomedov is controlling him well.
Lehto is not content to let Magomedov control the position.
Tatu Lehto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lehto regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Magomedov.
Magomedov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Magomedov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Magomedov landing with the ground and pound.
Magomedov trying to control but Lehto is working from the bottom.
Lehto preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3#
Magomedov scores with a decent looking hook.
Magomedov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lehto has time to react.
Lehto swinging wildly here.
Lehto listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Magomedov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lehto is fending him off so far but Magomedov persists. Nope, Lehto circles away and we're back to standing.
Tatu Lehto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lehto smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Some wild striking there from Lehto.
A big right from Lehto misses.
Magomedov blocks a head kick by Lehto.
#T4#
Magomedov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lehto misses with a lunging right hand
#TD#
and Magomedov counters with a takedown into side control.
Lehto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magomedov landing a few strikes.
Magomedov in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Lehto is being controlled here.
Magomedov misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Lehto throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Lehto tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Magomedov looking to control but Lehto is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Khalid Magomedov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Magomedov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khalid Magomedov!
A very excited looking Khalid Magomedov 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. |
|
|
|
Event:
OFK 337 - Chika Vs Mad Onion
Date: Sep 30, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Gomes shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lehto is trying to defend but Gomes finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB#
Gomes is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Gomes is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Gomes is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Gomes is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lehto is just riding it out for now. Gomes eventually gives up the hold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Gomes wants to work for an arm triangle but Lehto is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T1#
Lehto wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB#
Gomes is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Gomes wants to work for an arm triangle but Lehto is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Lehto makes his way to full guard, as Gomes worked for a kimura.
#SUB#
Gomes is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Lehto is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Lehto has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##T2#
Lehto wanted to stand there but Gomes had control of the position.
Gomes is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gomes has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Lehto has passed into side control.
Gomes tries to bench press Lehto off him but Lehto keeps the position.
Gomes is trying to work for a sweep but Lehto has mounted him!#T3#
Gomes working to try and regain half guard.
Lehto wants to stand but Gomes is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Gomes is looking to get to half guard.
Gomes is working hard here to advance position.
Lehto wants to stand but Gomes is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Gomes is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lehto looking to control and managing it successfully. #T4#
Lehto prevents Gomes from getting the reversal.
Lehto controlling the pace for now.
Gomes keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tatu Lehto dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Lehto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gomes tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lehto sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gomes somewhat.
Gomes goes for a double leg but Lehto avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lehto continues to drive forward.
Lehto has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC2#
Lehto breaks the clinch.
Gomes misses with a right hand
and Lehto counters with a straight right hand.
Gomes with a lazy takedown attempt #KD2#
and Lehto counters with a combination of strikes to the head and body that crumple Gomes! #ROC2#Gomes is rocked!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronaldo Gomes. That's going to take a lot out of him.#SU2#
Lehto decides to stand up.
Oh Gomes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lehto steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Gomes is out on his feet! Lehto sets himself and nearly takes Gomes's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tatu Lehto!
A victorious Tatu Lehto thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
|
|
|
Event:
TWGC 40 (185lbs, D3): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Sep 03, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Ruud Altena! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 0 losses; Tatu Lehto!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Lehto has taken the fight to the clinch.
Altena tries to pull guard but Lehto won't allow it.
Lehto fails to pull guard.
Altena is trying to pull guard but Lehto turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD2#
Lehto pulls guard.
Lehto working a defensive guard but Altena passes into half guard.
Lehto has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Altena is working away from the top position though.
Altena keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lehto is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Lehto wants to control but Altena is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lehto tries to roll over but Altena keeps him under control.
Lehto is still trying to improve position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Altena in particular looking to stall.#T2#
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Altena'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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lehto tries to get to full guard but Altena has control of the leg. #T3#
Lehto trying to hold on to Altena's head to control him but Altena postures up.
Lehto is looking for a sweep. Altena is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Lehto is defending against the submission attempts here by Altena.
Altena looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T4#
Lehto trying to control from the bottom.
Lehto is positioning himself well to prevent Altena advancing to mount.
Altena takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T5#
Lehto is controlling Altena's trapped leg to prevent Altena from advancing to side control.
Lehto trying to control but Altena postures up.
Lehto keeping control of the position. #T6#
Lehto is trying to get back to full guard.
Lehto trying to get back to full guard but Altena takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Altena (3) vs (0) Lehto
Altena controlling the position easily from mount. #T7#
Lehto can't escape the position.
Altena looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lehto tries to reverse the position but Altena maintains control.#T8#
Altena controlling from the full mount. #T9#
Lehto stops Altena from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Altena controlling his opponent. #T10#
Lehto tries to lock up and control but Altena gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Altena controlling from the full mount.
Lehto is working to get back to half guard.
Altena controlling from the full mount.
Lehto stops Altena from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T11#
Lehto is in all sorts of trouble here.
Lehto manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Lehto trying to control here.
Lehto is concentrating on defense, preventing Altena from advancing position.
Lehto is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.#T12#
Lehto is looking to control Altena's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lehto avoid being mounted?
Altena is looking to advance position but Lehto won't allow it.
Altena performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Lehto is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Altena jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Altena (6) vs (0) Lehto#T13#
Altena gets to mount! Lehto was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Altena (8) vs (0) Lehto
Lehto is desperately trying to improve his position but Altena has a good base and remains in mount.
Lehto wants to control but Altena is having none of it.
Altena trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lehto wants to control but Altena is having none of it.#T14#
Altena with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Lehto looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Altena (11) vs (0) Lehto
You can see the frustration on Lehto's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lehto trying to control but not successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Altena takes the fight on points by 11 to 0.
A relieved looking Ruud Altena thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
|
|
|
Event:
TWGC 40 (185lbs, D3): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 02, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Bjorn Bjornsson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 0 losses; Tatu Lehto!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Lehto moves into the clinch.
Lehto is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Bjornsson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lehto is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Lehto gets control of Bjornsson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Lehto will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Bjornsson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Lehto dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bjornsson (0) vs (2) Lehto
Lehto not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lehto looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Bjornsson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lehto is aware though and is defending well.
Bjornsson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bjornsson has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Lehto has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Bjornsson (0) vs (5) Lehto
Bjornsson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bjornsson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Bjornsson is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bjornsson wants to get back to full guard but Lehto has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Bjornsson (0) vs (8) Lehto#T1#
Lehto staying calm.
Lehto gets to mount! Bjornsson was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Bjornsson (0) vs (10) Lehto
Lehto controlling from mount.
Bjornsson is trying to reverse the position but instead Lehto has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Bjornsson (0) vs (13) Lehto#T2#
Lehto doesn't have the hooks in and Bjornsson manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bjornsson (2) vs (13) Lehto#SUB#
Bjornsson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Lehto is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Lehto has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bjornsson (2) vs (15) Lehto
Bjornsson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lehto controls the pace.#SUB#
Bjornsson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lehto passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Bjornsson (2) vs (18) Lehto
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bjornsson is trying to escape the position but Lehto is controlling the position. #T3#
Bjornsson tries to bench press Lehto off him but Lehto keeps the position.
Lehto works to advance to full mount. Bjornsson defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Bjornsson (2) vs (20) Lehto
Bjornsson working to try and regain half guard.
Lehto sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bjornsson is looking to improve his position but Lehto isn't that keen on the idea.
Lehto takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bjornsson regains half guard.#T4#
Lehto is controlling the pace.
Bjornsson wants to get back to full guard.
Lehto tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bjornsson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Bjornsson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lehto pulls his head out easily.
Lehto perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Lehto is pressing down on Bjornsson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bjornsson is holding on for now.
Still in half guard, Lehto seems content to control.#SUB#
Bjornsson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T5#
Lehto passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Bjornsson (2) vs (23) Lehto
Lehto is staying tight to Bjornsson's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Bjornsson tries to improve position but can't.
Lehto slows the pace down.
Bjornsson regains half guard.
Bjornsson wants to get back to full guard but Lehto has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Bjornsson (2) vs (26) Lehto
Bjornsson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lehto controlling from the full mount.
Lehto fails to move to back control. #T6#
Bjornsson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bjornsson (4) vs (26) Lehto#SUB#
Bjornsson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Lehto manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bjornsson has Lehto in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bjornsson (4) vs (28) Lehto#SUB#
Bjornsson looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Lehto has picked Bjornsson up and slammed him! Bjornsson can't keep hold of the triangle and Lehto manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Bjornsson (4) vs (31) Lehto
Bjornsson is breathing heavily.
Bjornsson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lehto wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lehto staying calm.#T7#
Let's hope that Lehto has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Bjornsson is looking to reverse the position.
Lehto slows the pace down.
Lehto gets to mount! Bjornsson was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Bjornsson (4) vs (33) Lehto
Lehto looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bjornsson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bjornsson (6) vs (33) Lehto
Bjornsson trying to move into half guard but instead Lehto has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bjornsson (6) vs (35) Lehto
Lehto controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Bjornsson throws his legs up looking for a submission but Lehto uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Bjornsson (6) vs (38) Lehto#T8#
Bjornsson tries to improve position but can't.
Bjornsson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bjornsson (8) vs (38) Lehto
Lehto is positioning himself well to prevent Bjornsson advancing to mount.
Lehto works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Bjornsson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Lehto manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bjornsson has Lehto in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bjornsson (8) vs (40) Lehto
Lehto sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Bjornsson working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Lehto has passed into half guard!
#T9#
Lehto performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Bjornsson looking for subs from the bottom but Lehto mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Bjornsson (8) vs (43) Lehto
Lehto sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bjornsson looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Bjornsson (8) vs (46) Lehto
Bjornsson rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T10##SUB#
Bjornsson looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Lehto pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bjornsson (8) vs (49) Lehto
Lehto controlling from the full mount.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Lehto.
Lehto prevents Bjornsson from getting the reversal.
Lehto content just to control the position here.
Bjornsson is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T11#
Lehto controlling from mount.
Bjornsson is looking to get to half guard.
Lehto looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bjornsson is trying desperately to improve position.
Lehto controlling his opponent.
Bjornsson is desperately trying to improve his position but Lehto has a good base and remains in mount.#T12#
Lehto controlling the pace for now.
Bjornsson tries to reverse the position but Lehto maintains control.
Lehto looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lehto is continuing to stall.#T13#
Bjornsson can't escape the position.
Bjornsson looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Bjornsson (8) vs (52) Lehto
Lehto controlling well, preventing Bjornsson from escaping the position.
Lehto is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Yet more stalling tactics from Lehto.#T14#
Bjornsson rolls, trying to escape but Lehto keeps control of the position.
Lehto is riding his opponent, not letting Bjornsson buck him off.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Lehto wins on points by 52 to 8.
During a confident post fight interview, Tatu Lehto thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
|
|
|
Event:
OFK 322 - Hedegaard Vs Claw
Date: Aug 06, 2023 |
#R1#
Lehto scores with a head kick. Porfirigo tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT#It looks like Tayaen Porfirigo has been cut.
Lehto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lehto throws a sloppy head kick and Porfirigo moves out of range easily. #KD#
Lehto connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Porfirigo to the floor! Lehto dives in looking for the finish!#ROC#Porfirigo is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SU#
Lehto decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Porfirigo is still on wobbly legs! Can Lehto finish him?
Lehto throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Porfirigo crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Tatu Lehto!
Our winner, Tatu Lehto, 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.
The defeated Tayaen Porfirigo had this to say: 'Now, I will kill myself...'. |
|
|
|
Event:
OFK 316 - Do Urden Vs Jankovic
Date: Jul 16, 2023 |
#R1#
Walker misses with a looping left.
Walker fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lehto on the side of the head.
Walker scores with a jab.
Walker connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lehto. Lehto circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#ROC#Lehto is rocked!
A jab lands there for Lehto.
Lehto is still on wobbly legs! Can Walker finish him?
Walker avoids the head kick by Lehto.
Lehto seems to have recovered his senses.#KD2#
Lehto cracks Walker with an uppercut from hell and Walker crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Lehto's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
#ROC2#Walker is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Walker is looking to stand up but Lehto isn't so interested in that idea.
Oh Walker is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Walker is wriggling around but Lehto manages to pass to half guard.
#SU2#
Lehto stands up out of the half guard.
A head kick misses from Lehto.
Walker seems to have got his legs back now.
Walker misses with an uppercut.
Lehto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lehto throws a sloppy head kick and Walker moves out of range easily.
Lehto looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Walker ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Lehto's jaw. Lehto's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Walker does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chief Walker!
A pretty intense looking Chief Walker took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title. |
|
|
|
Event:
OFK 306 - Escalante Vs Kelly
Date: Jun 11, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Lehto rushes Ee and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ee told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Ee jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lehto walks away with a smile on his face. Ee gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lehto wants to clinch up but Ee keeps it at a distance.
Ee throws a head kick but Lehto moves out of range.
Lehto throwing a counter right hand but Ee manages to avoid it.
A head kick by Ee misses
enabling Lehto to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Lehto closes the distance and clinches.
Lehto throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lehto keeps control of Ee as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lehto lands with a right to the head.
Lehto misses with a knee to the head.
Ee is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Lehto tries a knee to the head but Ee blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lehto with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Lehto tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lehto misses with a knee strike.
Lehto tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#T1#
Lehto tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A head punch on the inside from Lehto fails to land.
Ee is trying to force a seperation but Lehto has the dominant position.
Lehto lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ee tries to break free but Lehto pushes him back against the cage.
Lehto with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ee blocking some punches.
Lehto connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ee's face.
Lehto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ee's elbow.
Lehto misses with some punches.
Lehto lands a body punch.
Lehto scores with a shot to the side of Ee's head.
Lehto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lehto tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#T2#
Ee scores a nice knee to the body.
Lehto misses with some punches.
Lehto connects with a knee to the head.
Lehto misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lehto tries to work over Ee's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lehto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ee's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lehto looking to throw knees to the head but Ee is blocking nicely.
Lehto with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lehto with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ee is trying to break the clinch but Lehto is controlling him.
Lehto misses with a knee strike.
Lehto tries a knee to the head but Ee blocks it.
Lehto crunches a lovely knee into Ee's ribcage.#T3#
Ee changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lehto fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lehto.
Lehto fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lehto ducks under a wild hook from Ee.#CL#
Lehto darts in and clinches Ee up against the cage.#BC2#
Ee breaks the clinch.
Ee avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Easy Ee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lehto avoids the head kick by Ee.
#CL2#
Ee has Lehto up against the cage in a clinch.
Lehto has Ee pressed against the cage, preventing Ee from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lehto keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ee's efforts to push away.
Lehto keeps control of Ee as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lehto throws a punch but it's blocked by Ee. #T4#
Lehto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lehto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lehto lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lehto lands a nice shot to the body.
Lehto tries to land a knee to the head but Ee blocks with his arms.
Lehto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lehto tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lehto with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lehto misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lehto throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ee blocks it with crossed arms.
Lehto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ee's elbow.
Lehto with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Ee breaks from the clinch.
Ee throws a series of punches but Lehto moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tatu Lehto dominated that round.
That's time! Lehto's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL#
Lehto gets a clinch.
Lehto with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ee's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lehto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ee can do to turn this around?
Lehto with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ee blocking some punches.
Lehto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Lehto.
Lehto misses with some punches.
Lehto swings wildly with an uppercut but Ee uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lehto lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ee.
A short right from Lehto on the inside.
Lehto struggles to land a body shot inside as Ee controls his hands.
Ee gets through Lehto's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T1#
Lehto lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Lehto tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ee prevents a body shot from Lehto.
Lehto lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ee backwards.
Ee is trying to break the clinch but Lehto has him pressed against the cage.
Lehto lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#ROC#Ee is rocked!
Lehto lands with a left to the head.
Ee is still on wobbly legs! Can Lehto finish him?
Lehto prevents Ee from breaking the clinch.
Lehto throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ee seems to have recovered his senses.
Lehto is working Ee over against the cage.
Lehto tries a knee to the head but Ee blocks it.
Lehto throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lehto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ee is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lehto pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T2#
A knee to the head by Lehto.
Lehto misses with a punch to the body.
Lehto keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ee's efforts to push away.
Lehto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lehto connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ee's face.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lehto working aggressively here.
Ee is looking to break free of the clinch but Lehto has double underhooks.
Knees to the body from Lehto.
Lehto scores with a knee to the head.
Lehto using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ee has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ee working hard to break the clinch.
Lehto misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Lehto throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lehto can't find room to land a body shot as Ee controls the action.
Lehto misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ee slows down the pace here.
Lehto landing knees to the head.
Ee prevents a body shot from Lehto.
Lehto tries a body shot but Ee blocks it.
Lehto looking to throw knees to the head but Ee is blocking nicely.
Lehto with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Lehto tries a knee to the head but Ee blocks it.
Ee blocking some punches.
#T4##BC2#
Ee's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lehto on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Ee misses with a series of wild punches.
#CL#
Lehto has Ee up against the cage in a clinch.
Lehto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ee's elbow.
Ee wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lehto tries a body shot but Ee blocks it.
Tatu Lehto has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lehto misses with a knee strike.
Ee tries to circle away but Lehto has him pinned against the cage.
Lehto lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ee backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lehto swings wildly with an uppercut but Ee uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tatu Lehto dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Ee looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL#
Lehto moves into the clinch.
Ee prevents a body shot from Lehto.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ee.
Lehto with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ee tries to land a knee to the head but Lehto blocks with his arms.
Lehto misses with a knee strike.
Lehto misses with the head strike.
Ee blocks a body shot from Lehto.
Lehto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ee blocks an uppercut.
Ee has had enough of the clinch but Lehto keeps him there for the moment.
Ee on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lehto swings wildly with an uppercut but Ee uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Lehto with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ee avoiding damage as Lehto throws knees to the body.
Ee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lehto tries a body shot but Ee blocks it.
Ee wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ee is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lehto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lehto scores with a knee to the head.
Lehto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Lehto with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ee wants to break free but Lehto has control.
#T2#
Lehto scores with a shot to the side of Ee's head. #TD2#
Ee jumps guard.
Lehto is stalling in the full guard.
Lehto continues to stall.#T3#
Lehto trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Ee manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Tatu Lehto is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ee 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.
Ee being controlled here momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ee wants to control from the top but Lehto keeps moving. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ee is looking to stand up but Lehto won't let him.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Lehto seems keen to control Ee's posture.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lehto slips a straight right by Ee.
Ee throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lehto counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
Lehto closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lehto.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lehto misses with a knee to the head.
Easy Ee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ee throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tatu Lehto showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lehto, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tatu Lehto!
Tatu Lehto gave a mention to FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
The defeated Easy Ee had this to say: 'I’m too drunk to taste this chicken '. |
|
|
|
Event:
TWGC 39 (170lbs, D3): Finals - Round 3
Date: May 26, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; CJ Fredrich! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Tatu Lehto!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, John Roberts and Dean Styles.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Lehto clinches. #TD#
Fredrich drags the fight down to the ground.
Fredrich working a defensive guard but Lehto manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Fredrich (0) vs (3) Lehto
Fredrich is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Lehto off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Fredrich (4) vs (3) Lehto
Fredrich gets his hands free as Lehto looks to control. #SUB#
Lehto fending off the submission attempt from Fredrich. #SUB#
Fredrich is persistently looking for the submission but Lehto is defending it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Fredrich is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Lehto has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Fredrich keeps control of the position as Lehto tries to break free.
#T1##SUB#
Lehto fending off the submission attempt from Fredrich. #SUB#
Fredrich has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
Fredrich looking to break Lehto's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Lehto remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Fredrich will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Lehto is really stuck here.
#SUB#
Fredrich is looking for the choke from the back position but Lehto is controlling his hands well.
Lehto is keeping busy.
#T2##SUB#
Fredrich looking to break Lehto's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Lehto remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Fredrich will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
A lull in the action here.
Lehto is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Fredrich off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Lehto is trying to break free.
#SUB#
Fredrich is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Lehto is defending well though. Fredrich let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB#
Lehto is having to fend off submission attempts from Fredrich, who is looking to sink in the choke. Fredrich doesn't have the hooks in though and Lehto manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fredrich (4) vs (5) Lehto
Lehto is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T3#
Fredrich is trying to control the position but Lehto postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lehto controlling from the top position.
Fredrich is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T4#
Fredrich looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lehto is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Fredrich throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fredrich wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Lehto is now in half guard. #SUB#
Fredrich looking for a kimura from the bottom but Lehto passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Fredrich (4) vs (8) Lehto
Fredrich is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Lehto off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Fredrich (8) vs (8) Lehto#T5##SUB#
Fredrich is looking for a choke. Lehto gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Lehto manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fredrich (8) vs (10) Lehto
Lehto stays in close to Fredrich's body and controls the position.
Fredrich pulls Lehto in to control the position.
Fredrich looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lehto is one step ahead there.
Lehto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fredrich swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T6#
Fredrich working a defensive guard but Lehto passes into half guard.
Fredrich wants to improve his position but Lehto is controlling well.
#SUB#
Fredrich looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lehto trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Fredrich looking for submissions off his back.#T7#
Lehto takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Fredrich tries to get to full guard but Lehto has control of the leg.
Lehto is taking a breather. Fredrich 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.
Lehto prevents Fredrich from improving his position.#T8#
Fredrich is working hard here to advance position.
Lehto not doing much here.
Fredrich is in trouble now - Lehto has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Fredrich (8) vs (13) Lehto
Fredrich tries to hold on but Lehto pushes him away.
Fredrich is working to get back to half guard.
Lehto tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T9#
Fredrich really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Fredrich wants to control but Lehto is having none of it.
Lehto wants to take Fredrich's back here but Fredrich is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Lehto prevents Fredrich from getting the reversal.
Lehto controlling his opponent. #T10#
Fredrich is looking to improve his position but Lehto isn't that keen on the idea.
Lehto takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Fredrich regains half guard.
Fredrich moves into full guard.
#T11##SUB#
Fredrich looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Lehto has picked Fredrich up and slammed him! Fredrich can't keep hold of the triangle and Lehto manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Fredrich (8) vs (16) Lehto
Fredrich is trying to improve his position.
Lehto controlling the position from side mount.
Fredrich is trying to improve his position.#T12#
Fredrich struggling a bit here.
Fredrich is trying to improve his position.
Fredrich manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Fredrich tries to roll over but Lehto keeps him under control.
Lehto with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T13#
Fredrich is looking to control Lehto's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fredrich avoid being mounted?
Well, if Lehto 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.
Fredrich is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lehto is controlling the pace.
#T14#
Fredrich wants to improve his position but Lehto is controlling well.
Lehto is pressing down on Fredrich's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fredrich is holding on for now.
Fredrich is trying to control but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lehto content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Fredrich actively working from the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lehto wins on points by 16 to 8.
Tatu Lehto is the new welterweight champion!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Tatu Lehto made sure he mentioned FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!), along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
|
|
|
Event:
TWGC 39 (170lbs, D3): Finals - Round 2
Date: May 25, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Stella Fella! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Tatu Lehto!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Jonathan Paton and David Schapiro.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Fella avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL#
Fella clinches.
Fella is looking for a takedown.#TD2#
Lehto gets control of Fella's arms and successfully pulls guard. Lehto will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Fella slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Fella trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fella trying to control but Lehto is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fella is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Fella'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.#T1#
Further stalling from Fella.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Fella is stinking the place up with his stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lehto is controlling Fella's posture.
Fella trying to control the position from guard on top but Lehto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Fella is really struggling to control Lehto but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Fella pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lehto is keeping the position for now.
Fella trying to control the position from guard on top but Lehto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fella looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T3#
Fella trying to control the position from guard on top but Lehto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fella wants to pass the guard but Lehto is keeping the position.
Lehto pulls Fella in close to prevent any damage.
Fella postures up.
#T4#
Fella is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lehto keeping full guard, as Fella tries to pass.
Lehto looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Fella sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Fella stopping the sweep attempt from Lehto.#T5#
Lehto is pulling down on Fella's head. It's preventing any offense from Fella, at least for the moment.
Lehto looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lehto keeps trying to improve his position.
Fella 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.
Fella trying to control but Lehto is working from the bottom. #T6#
Fella not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Fella wants to control from the top but Lehto keeps moving.
Fella looking to pass the guard.
Fella 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.
Fella wants to control from the top but Lehto keeps moving. #T7#
Fella preventing the sweep.
Fella sitting in guard here, content to control.
Fella trying to control the position from guard on top but Lehto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fella 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.
Lehto keeping moving, preventing Fella from controlling successfully. #T8#
Fella looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Fella passes Lehto's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lehto is refusing to be controlled, as Fella sits in half guard.
Fella looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T9#
Lehto has his hands clasped together around Fella's back. He's all about the action.
Fella seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lehto does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fella looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lehto is refusing to be controlled, as Fella sits in half guard.
Fella looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lehto is not content to let Fella control the position.#T10#
Fella stalling.
Fella prevents Lehto from improving his position.
Lehto keeping hold of Fella's head, controlling as best he can.
Fella sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T11#
Lehto desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Fella is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Lehto reverses the position - he's now on top in Fella's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fella (0) vs (2) Lehto
Fella has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T12##SUB#
Fella working for a triangle but Lehto defends it easily.
Lehto postures up.
Fella is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Fella managing to control the position. #T13#
Fella keeping full guard, as Lehto tries to pass.
Fella looking to control but Lehto passes into half guard.
Fella wants to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Lehto seems content to control.
Lehto prevents Fella from improving his position.
Well, if Lehto 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.
#T14##SUB#
Fella is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lehto pulls his head out easily.
Fella wants to get back to full guard.
Lehto takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lehto tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fella knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Fella tries to roll over but Lehto keeps him under control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lehto wins on points by 2 to 0.
Tatu Lehto gave a mention to FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
|
|
|
Event:
TWGC 39 (170lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: May 24, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Tatu Lehto! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Rylan Wheeler!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Alyssa Summers and Eddie Farnsworth.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Wheeler drives through and clinches with Lehto against the cage.
Lehto tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Wheeler just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD2#
Wheeler manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Lehto trying to control the position from guard on top but Wheeler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Wheeler escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lehto gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Wheeler is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lehto defends well.#SUB2#
Wheeler is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lehto is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Wheeler isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Lehto stacks Wheeler on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Lehto! Score +3 for passing guard: Lehto (3) vs (0) Wheeler
Lehto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wheeler keeps working. #T1#
Lehto is really struggling to control Wheeler but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Wheeler tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lehto wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Wheeler is not content to let Lehto control the position.
Wheeler sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Wheeler is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lehto pulls his head out easily.
Lehto passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lehto (6) vs (0) Wheeler
Wheeler is working to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Wheeler has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Lehto content just to control the position here.
Lehto'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.
Wheeler tries to hold on but Lehto pushes him away.
Wheeler regains half guard.
Wheeler tries to roll over but Lehto keeps him under control.#T4#
Lehto controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Wheeler looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wheeler wants to get back to full guard.
Lehto controlling the pace.
Lehto trying to control the action but Wheeler is working from the bottom. #T5#
Wheeler trying to hold on to Lehto's head to control him but Lehto postures up.
#SUB2#
Wheeler looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Wheeler looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Wheeler looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T6##SUB2#
Wheeler is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lehto pulls his head out easily.
Wheeler is pressing down on Lehto's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lehto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wheeler is keeping the position for now.
Lehto 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.
Lehto being controlled here momentarily.
Lehto is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T7##SUB2#
Wheeler has his foot on Lehto's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lehto works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Wheeler working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Lehto has passed into half guard!
Lehto is controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Wheeler looking for submissions off his back.#T8#
Wheeler trying to control from the bottom.
Lehto seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wheeler does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Wheeler looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wheeler is looking to control Lehto's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wheeler avoid being mounted?
Wheeler wants to get back to full guard.#T9#
Lehto trying to pass the guard but Wheeler defending well.
Lehto prevents Wheeler from improving his position.
Wheeler is refusing to be controlled, as Lehto sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Wheeler looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wheeler is looking for a sweep. Lehto is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lehto trying to control the pace. #T10##SUB2#
Wheeler is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lehto pulls his head out easily.
Wheeler moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Lehto got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wheeler has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lehto has managed to get both his arms back between Wheeler's legs - danger averted.
Lehto trying to control the position from guard on top but Wheeler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wheeler looking for a sweep. Not yet Wheeler, not yet. #T11#
Lehto forces his way into half guard.
Wheeler tries to get to full guard but Lehto has control of the leg.
Lehto trying to control the pace.
Lehto trying to mount his opponent but Wheeler defends it. #T12#
Lehto controlling the action here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Wheeler manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Wheeler had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lehto defends it easily.#SUB2#
Wheeler isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Lehto stacks Wheeler on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Lehto! Score +3 for passing guard: Lehto (9) vs (0) Wheeler#T13#
Wheeler tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lehto wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lehto taking a breather here.
Wheeler is looking to regain half guard here but Lehto keeps moving and retains side control.
Wheeler is still trying to improve position.#T14#
A lull in the action here.
Wheeler tries to bench press Lehto off him but Lehto keeps the position.
Lehto staying calm.
Wheeler manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lehto (9) vs (2) Wheeler
And that's the end of the fight!
Lehto takes the fight on points by 9 to 2.
Tatu Lehto really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
|
|
|
Event:
TWGC 39 (170lbs, D3): Montreal Qualifier - Round 2
Date: May 16, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Tomura Shigaraki! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Tatu Lehto!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Lehto has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD#
Shigaraki jumps into guard, dragging Lehto to the mat.
Shigaraki wants to sweep here but Lehto controlling him for the moment.
Lehto is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lehto looking to pass the guard.
Lehto is still trying to improve position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shigaraki can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lehto controls the pace.#T1##SUB#
Shigaraki is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lehto's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Shigaraki keeping full guard, as Lehto tries to pass.
Shigaraki definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lehto is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Shigaraki on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Shigaraki tries to get out of the position.#SUB#
Shigaraki looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T2##SUB#
Shigaraki had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lehto defends it easily.
Shigaraki tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Shigaraki has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lehto can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lehto is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T3#
Lehto trying to move into half guard but instead Shigaraki has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shigaraki (2) vs (0) Lehto
Lehto controlling Shigaraki's posture.
Shigaraki trying to control the position from guard on top but Lehto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shigaraki controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T4#
Shigaraki trying to control but Lehto is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Shigaraki avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lehto is controlling Shigaraki's posture.
Lehto being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Lehto is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T5#
Lehto is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Shigaraki trying to control but Lehto is working from the bottom.
Shigaraki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lehto is keeping the position for now.
Lehto controlling the position.#T6#
Lehto trying to keep a closed guard but Shigaraki is proving a slippery customer.
Lehto wants to sweep here but Shigaraki controlling him for the moment.
Shigaraki has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Shigaraki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lehto swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lehto keeping moving, preventing Shigaraki from controlling successfully.
Lehto not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Shigaraki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lehto is keeping the position for now. #T7#
Shigaraki wants to control from the top but Lehto keeps moving.
Shigaraki postures up.
Shigaraki pushing down on Lehto's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lehto trying to hold on to Shigaraki's head to control him but Shigaraki postures up.
Shigaraki wants to take a breather but Lehto is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lehto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T8#
Lehto is refusing to be controlled, as Shigaraki sits in half guard.
Lehto wants to control but Shigaraki is keeping busy.
Lehto is trying to get back to full guard.
Shigaraki tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lehto knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T9#
Shigaraki is looking to take a break and control but Lehto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lehto tries to roll over but Shigaraki keeps him under control.#SUB#
Shigaraki is trying to work for a kimura but Lehto is defending well.
Shigaraki is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #T10#
Lehto keeping moving, preventing Shigaraki from controlling successfully.
Shigaraki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lehto is keeping the position for now.
Shigaraki trying to control but Lehto is working from the bottom.
Shigaraki is really struggling to control Lehto but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Shigaraki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lehto is keeping the position for now. #T11#
Lehto keeping moving, preventing Shigaraki from controlling successfully.
Shigaraki tries to free his leg and advance position but Lehto is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Shigaraki content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Lehto has locked up a guillotine! Lehto's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Shigaraki is holding on here and Lehto must be using up a lot of energy. Shigaraki has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Lehto gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tatu Lehto!
Tatu Lehto really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
|
|
|
Event:
TWGC 39 (170lbs, D3): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 15, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 5 losses; Robrecht Holtzmann! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Tatu Lehto!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Robert Douchet.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lehto prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD2#
Lehto ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Lehto no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Lehto looking to control.
#SUB#
Holtzmann drops back looking for a leg! Lehto is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lehto manages to kick Holtzmann off! Holtzmann jumps back into Lehto's guard.
Holtzmann stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lehto swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Holtzmann is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Lehto is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Lehto has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Holtzmann (0) vs (2) Lehto
Lehto controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Let's hope that Lehto has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T1##SUB#
Holtzmann working for a triangle but Lehto defends it easily.
Holtzmann bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lehto's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Holtzmann (2) vs (2) Lehto#SUB#
Holtzmann drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Lehto manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Holtzmann has Lehto in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Holtzmann (2) vs (4) Lehto
Lehto controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lehto wants to control from the top but Holtzmann keeps moving. #SUB#
Holtzmann had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lehto defends it easily.#T2##SUB#
Holtzmann throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lehto is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lehto wants to pass the guard but Holtzmann is keeping the position.#SUB#
Holtzmann escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lehto gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Holtzmann looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Holtzmann throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Lehto escapes and throws Holtzmann's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Holtzmann (2) vs (7) Lehto
Holtzmann is looking to reverse the position.#T3#
You can see the frustration on Holtzmann's face as Lehto controls the position.
Holtzmann manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Holtzmann is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lehto's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lehto's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Holtzmann (6) vs (7) Lehto
Lehto trying to control the hands but Holtzmann breaks the grip. #SUB#
Holtzmann tightening his grip on Lehto, looking for the choke.
Lehto looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Holtzmann has the hooks in. Lehto is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Holtzmann definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holtzmann doesn't have the hooks in and Lehto manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Holtzmann (6) vs (9) Lehto
Lehto is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T4##SUB#
Holtzmann looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Holtzmann keeping moving, preventing Lehto from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Holtzmann has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Lehto is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Holtzmann. Score +3 for passing guard: Holtzmann (6) vs (12) Lehto
Holtzmann tries to bench press Lehto off him but Lehto keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lehto is staying tight to Holtzmann's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Lehto tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Lehto controlling the position from side mount.
Holtzmann is looking to regain half guard here but Lehto keeps moving and retains side control. #T5#
Holtzmann is trying to work for a sweep but Lehto has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Holtzmann (6) vs (14) Lehto
Lehto tries to control but Holtzmann wriggling away.
Lehto sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Holtzmann keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Holtzmann slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Holtzmann wants to get back to full guard.
Holtzmann is refusing to be controlled, as Lehto sits in half guard. #T6##SUB#
Holtzmann looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Holtzmann tries to roll over but Lehto keeps him under control.#SUB#
Holtzmann has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Lehto escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Lehto! Score +3 for passing guard: Holtzmann (6) vs (17) Lehto
Lehto tries to move to mount but Holtzmann blocks the move with his legs.
Lehto controlling the position from side mount.
Holtzmann tries to bench press Lehto off him but Lehto keeps the position. #T7#
Lehto controlling the position.
Holtzmann is looking for a sweep.
Holtzmann is trying to work for a sweep but Lehto has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Holtzmann (6) vs (19) Lehto
Holtzmann is trying to escape the mount.
Holtzmann manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Lehto is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Holtzmann actively working from the bottom here.#T8#
Lehto prevents Holtzmann from improving his position.
Lehto is taking a breather. Holtzmann 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.
Lehto tries to pass to full mount but Holtzmann defends it. #SUB#
Holtzmann looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Holtzmann looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lehto sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Holtzmann is trying to get back to full guard.#T9##SUB#
Holtzmann looking for submissions off his back.
Lehto stalling.
Lehto works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Holtzmann (6) vs (22) Lehto
Lehto sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Holtzmann regains half guard.#T10#
Lehto trying to control from half guard but Holtzmann is working away.
Holtzmann wants to get back to full guard.
Holtzmann is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lehto's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lehto's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Holtzmann (10) vs (22) Lehto#SUB#
Lehto showing good submission defense here.
#SUB#
Holtzmann working for a choke but Lehto is defending well.
Lehto is in bad spot here.
Holtzmann not allowing Lehto to control his hands. #T11##SUB#
Holtzmann is looking for the choke from the back position but Lehto is controlling his hands well.
Lehto tries to break free.
#SUB#
Holtzmann has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Lehto has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB#
Holtzmann is looking for the choke from the back position but Lehto is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Holtzmann looking for the RNC.
Lehto is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB#
Lehto preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Holtzmann.
Lehto tries to escape the position.
Holtzmann knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lehto on the ground.#SUB#
Holtzmann has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
Lehto preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Holtzmann.
Holtzmann is breathing heavily.#T12##SUB#
Holtzmann tightening his grip on Lehto, looking for the choke.
Lehto breaks Holtzmann's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Holtzmann (10) vs (24) Lehto#SUB#
Holtzmann working for submissions but it's allowed Lehto to get to half guard.
Lehto wants to pass the guard but Holtzmann is defending well.
Holtzmann is looking to improve his position.
Holtzmann moves into full guard.
Lehto stays in close to Holtzmann's body and controls the position. #T13##SUB#
Holtzmann throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lehto engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Lehto slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Holtzmann (10) vs (27) Lehto
Holtzmann is being controlled here.
Holtzmann is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
A lull in the action here as Lehto stalls from top position.#T14#
Holtzmann gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Holtzmann is looking to improve his position.
Lehto content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Lehto tries to pass to full mount but Holtzmann defends it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lehto keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lehto wins on points by 27 to 10.
Tatu Lehto very nearly forgot to thank FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
|
|
|
Event:
OFK 292 - Khan Vs Howard
Date: Apr 23, 2023 |
#R1#
Ortega bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lehto's head backwards.#CL#
Ortega instigates a clinch.
Ortega blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ortega misses with a body punch.
Lehto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lehto tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ortega avoids it.
Lehto throws a punch but it's blocked by Ortega.
Ortega is trying to drag Lehto to the mat but Lehto just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ortega lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lehto or not.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ortega.
Lehto working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ortega.
Ortega tries a body shot but Lehto blocks it.
Lehto gets underhooks to prevent Ortega's takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortega has Lehto pushed against the cage.
Lehto blocking some punches.
#TD#
Ortega turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Ortega manages to end up in side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ortega controlling the position. #T1#
Ortega working the ground and pound from side control.
Lehto parries the strikes from Ortega easily there. Ortega is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Lehto to escape.
Lehto being controlled for a moment.
An elbow from Ortega crashes against the mat.
Ortega looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Lehto is avoiding damage well.
#SUB#
Ortega tries for a kimura but Lehto is defending well. #SUB#
Ortega tries for a kimura but Lehto is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ortega tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T2#
Lehto wants to get back to his feet.
Ortega is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Lehto will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Ortega wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lehto keeps working.
Ortega 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.
The referee asks Ortega politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Ortega prefers to stall for the moment though.#T3#
Ortega postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Lehto prevents Ortega from moving into mount.
Lehto is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Ortega is controlling him well.#SUB#
Ortega is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lehto has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Ortega wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lehto, who protects the arm well.
Lehto is trying to get back to his feet.
Ortega wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lehto keeps working.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Lehto is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Ortega asserts his dominance and retains side control.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Ortega fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Lehto to the ground. Ortega is now in Lehto's guard.#T4#
Ortega showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lehto is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ortega is controlling him.
Ortega 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.
Ortega pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lehto is keeping the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ortega throws an elbow that misses. Lehto uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ortega's guard. Nice move by Lehto!#REVB#
Ortega pulls Lehto in close to his closed guard and prevents Lehto from doing any damage or advancing position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Noah Ortega dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Lehto throws a hook but Ortega blocks it.
Ortega just misses with a punch to the body.
Lehto jabs Ortega right on the nose. Ortega blinks but takes it well.
Ortega works the jab nicely.
Lehto takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#KD2#
Lehto lands a big head kick that sends Ortega tumbling to the mat! Lehto takes a step backwards and waves Ortega back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Ortega is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Noah Ortega has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lehto throws a quick head kick that knocks Ortega silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Lehto is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Tatu Lehto!
Tatu Lehto really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
|
|
|
Event:
OFK 285 - Granes Vs Wulf
Date: Apr 01, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Lehto has Anjo up against the cage in a clinch.
Anjo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lehto gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Lehto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD2#
Anjo tightens his grip and picks Lehto up, before dumping him to the ground. Lehto manages to land in guard.
Anjo passes Lehto's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lehto avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Anjo.
Anjo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Anjo in particular looking to stall.
Anjo is looking to advance position but Lehto won't allow it. #SUB2#
Anjo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T1##SU2#
Anjo stands up and beckons Lehto to join him on the feet.
Lehto throws a head kick that half lands.
#CUT#It looks like Yoji Anjo Anjo has been cut.#CL#
Lehto moves into the clinch successfully.
Anjo takes a knee to the side of the body.
Anjo tries to score a body lock takedown but Lehto shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Anjo is working for takedown but Lehto is calmly controlling the position for now.
Tatu Lehto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoji Anjo Anjo.
Anjo jumps guard but Lehto turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Lehto misses with a punch on the inside.
Lehto connects with a knee to the head.
#T2#
Lehto is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Anjo is defending well for now.
Anjo tries to pull guard but Lehto holds him up against the cage and eventually Anjo drops back down to his feet.
Lehto tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lehto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Anjo's elbow.
Lehto with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Anjo wants to break free but Lehto has control.
Lehto lands a nice uppercut.
Lehto tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
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!
Lehto lands a hook that snaps the head of Anjo backwards.
Lehto tries to land a knee to the head but Anjo blocks with his arms.
Lehto tries to throw a body punch but Anjo avoids it by throwing Lehto back against the cage.
Anjo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#TD2#
Anjo gets a trip takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Anjo is working for a submission of some sort.
Anjo sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T3##SU2#
Anjo stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Lehto throws a sloppy head kick and Anjo moves out of range easily.
Lehto scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tatu Lehto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4##CL2#
Anjo instigates a clinch.
Lehto swings wildly with an uppercut but Anjo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lehto scores with a knee to the head.
#TD2#
Anjo has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Lehto is trying to keep an underhook but Anjo manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Lehto pushes Anjo off looking to stand but Anjo dives back in and keeps control.
Anjo is controlling the pace.
#SU2#
Anjo gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tatu Lehto dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yoji Anjo Anjo's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Anjo shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Lehto manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lehto keeping full guard, as Anjo tries to pass.
Anjo 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Anjo stands up and waves to Lehto to follow him. #T1#
Anjo throws a head kick but Lehto moves out of range.
#CL#
Lehto instigates a clinch.
Anjo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lehto is leaning against Anjo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Anjo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lehto keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Anjo's efforts to push away.
Tatu Lehto has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lehto using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Anjo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lehto connects with a knee to the head.
Lehto misses with a knee strike.
Lehto misses with a knee to the head. #T2#
A right hand to the body from Lehto.
Lehto throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lehto with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Anjo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lehto throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lehto misses with a knee strike.
Lehto connects with a nasty looking knee right to Anjo's face.
Lehto tries to land a knee to the head but Anjo blocks with his arms.
Lehto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Anjo can do to turn this around?#TD2#
Anjo successfully pulls guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Anjo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lehto wants to stand but Anjo has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Lehto stopping the sweep attempt from Anjo.#T3#
Anjo trying to keep a closed guard but Lehto is proving a slippery customer.
Anjo wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Anjo managing to control the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Anjo moves away from the strike by Lehto. #CL#
Lehto has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lehto misses with a knee to the head.
Anjo is looking to take this one to the mat.
Anjo stalls. #T4#
Lehto misses with a punch to the body.
Lehto tries a knee to the head but Anjo blocks it.
Anjo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lehto with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lehto using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Anjo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Anjo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lehto pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Tatu Lehto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoji Anjo Anjo.
Anjo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lehto to keep the fight standing.
Anjo trying to land knees to the body.
Lehto prevents a takedown attempt there.
Lehto tries to land a knee to the head but Anjo blocks with his arms.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lehto with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lehto throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lehto tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tatu Lehto dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Yoji Anjo Anjo's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3##CL#
Lehto rushes Anjo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Anjo can't get the takedown.
Lehto softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Anjo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lehto misses with a punch to the body.
Anjo is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lehto is keeping busy.#BC2#
Anjo manages to break the clinch.
Anjo blocks a head kick by Lehto.
#CL#
Lehto instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lehto tries to land a knee to the head but Anjo blocks with his arms.
Lehto scores a nice knee to the body.
Lehto gets underhooks to prevent Anjo's takedown attempt.
Anjo takes a knee right on the jaw!
#T1#
Lehto misses with a knee strike.
Lehto tries to throw a body punch but Anjo avoids it by throwing Lehto back against the cage.
Lehto lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lehto tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lehto connects with a nasty looking knee right to Anjo's face.
Lehto misses with a knee strike.
Lehto tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lehto throws a knee to the head but misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Lehto.
Lehto tries to land a knee to the head but Anjo blocks with his arms.
Anjo can't break the clinch.
Lehto lands a body shot.
Lehto looking to throw knees to the head but Anjo is blocking nicely.
#TD2#
Anjo drags the fight down to the ground.
#T2#
Anjo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lehto is one step ahead there.
Anjo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Anjo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lehto wants to stand but Anjo has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Anjo seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T3##SUB2#
Anjo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lehto is looking to stand up but Anjo won't let him. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Lehto closes the distance and pushes Anjo back into the cage.
Lehto throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Anjo blocks it with crossed arms.
Lehto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Anjo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Tatu Lehto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoji Anjo Anjo.
Lehto with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lehto tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lehto lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#T4#
Anjo working hard to break the clinch.
Lehto misses with a knee strike.
Lehto with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Tatu Lehto is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Anjo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lehto gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Lehto misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lehto prevents the takedown attempt.
Anjo looking for a takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anjo has Lehto pressed against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tatu Lehto showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lehto, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tatu Lehto!
Tatu Lehto very nearly forgot to thank FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
Yoji Anjo Anjo spoke after the fight, saying 'I feel good! '. |
|
|
|
Event:
OFK 280 - Cruz Vs Khan
Date: Mar 12, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Lehto tries to sprawl but Mendy drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Mendy working Lehto over with strikes.
Mendy throwing shots but Lehto is blocking nicely.
Ground and pound from Mendy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mendy slows the pace down in half guard.
We've been hearing that Mendy has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Mendy not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mendy in particular looking to stall.
Lehto tries to kick Mendy off but Mendy keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendy controlling the pace.
Mendy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T1#
Lehto wants to get back to his feet.
Lehto is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Mendy not doing much here.
#ES2#
Lehto manages to escape and get back to his feet! #TD#
Mendy shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Mendy is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Mendy is trying to control. Lehto wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
Lehto taking some punishment here, with Mendy in his half guard.
Lehto looks like he's trying to stand up.
#ES2#
Lehto pushes Mendy off and gets back to his feet.
Mendy misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lehto doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lehto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mendy.
Lehto appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Mendy loads up on a big right hand but Lehto slips the punch.
Mendy loads up on a big right hand but Lehto slips the punch.
Mendy loads up on a big right hand but Lehto slips the punch.#T3#
Mendy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lehto swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mendy throws a head kick but Lehto moves out of range.
Lehto is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Pierre Ragout Mendy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Mendy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lehto raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A jab from Mendy misses.
Lehto raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Mendy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mendy closes the distance and clinches up with Lehto, looking for a takedown. Mendy pushes Lehto against the cage but Lehto circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lehto swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mendy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mendy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mendy darts in looking for a takedown but Lehto gets double underhooks and turns Mendy into the cage.
Lehto tries a knee to the head but Mendy blocks it.
Lehto landing knees to the body.
Mendy drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lehto pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pierre Ragout Mendy. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Mendy throws the left hand but Lehto avoids the punch easily.
Lehto swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mendy or perhaps it was just good defense by Lehto, which made it look bad.
Mendy throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mendy misses with a takedown attempt
and Lehto counters with a nice body kick.
Mendy misses with a hook
and Lehto counters with an inside leg kick.
Mendy looks to land a left hand but Lehto moved out of range nicely.
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!
Mendy throws a lazy right hand but Lehto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lehto flicks out a counter leg kick but Mendy steps away.
Mendy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lehto counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Pierre Ragout Mendy will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Mendy throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Mendy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lehto is fending him off so far but Mendy persists. Nope, Lehto circles away and we're back to standing.
Mendy misses with a hook
and Lehto counters with a head kick from the bowels of hell that crumples Mendy! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Tatu Lehto!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Tatu Lehto waved his t-shirt featuring FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!)'s logo in front of the cameras. |
|
|
|
Event:
DMMA 102: Account vs Niculescu
Date: May 01, 2022 |
#R1#
Winnfield throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Lehto's head.
A low kick from Lehto is predictable there
letting Winnfield counter with a right hand.
Winnfield connects with a single shot there.
Jules Winnfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Winnfield misses with a kick to the body.
Winnfield misses with a looping left.
We've been told by Winnfield's head coaches at Deep waters that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A slow jab from Winnfield misses its intended target.
Lehto pivots, looking for a leg kick but Winnfield is out of range and Lehto settles back down.
Winnfield throws a nice looking combination but Lehto bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Winnfield moves out of range of the body kick from Lehto.
Lehto will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Winnfield tries to clinch but Lehto moves out of range.
Winnfield will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lehto replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Winnfield blocks it well.
Lehto has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lehto there as he acknowledges the shot.#T1#
Winnfield just misses with a punch to the body.
Lehto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lehto has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Winnfield.
Lehto lands with a nice body kick.
A nice leg kick from Lehto, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lehto avoids a punch combination nicely.
Winnfield moves out of range of the body kick.
Winnfield is looking to counter punch.
Winnfield stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Both fighters circling a little - Lehto finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #CL#
Winnfield has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lehto tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Winnfield avoids it.
Lehto landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Winnfield fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right from Winnfield on the inside.
Lehto trying to land knees to the body.
Winnfield blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lehto tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lehto throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Winnfield blocks it with crossed arms.
Winnfield working aggressively here.
Lehto trying to land knees to the body.
Lehto's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lehto misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Winnfield.
Lehto throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Winnfield blocks it with crossed arms.
Lehto looking to throw knees to the head but Winnfield is blocking nicely.
#BC#
Winnfield breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Winnfield misses with a telegraphed body shot
#CL2#
and Lehto holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Lehto looking to throw knees to the head but Winnfield is blocking nicely.
Lehto throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lehto tries to land a knee to the head but Winnfield blocks with his arms.
Lehto misses with a knee strike.
Lehto looking to throw knees to the head but Winnfield is blocking nicely.
#T3#
Winnfield softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lehto using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Winnfield managing to block the knees to the body from Lehto.
#BC#
Winnfield breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Winnfield misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Lehto takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lehto slips a jab and a cross from Winnfield.
Winnfield scores with a nice strike.
A head kick misses from Lehto.
Lehto is looking to slow Winnfield down with leg kicks.
Lehto takes a shot to the body in his stride.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Winnfield.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Winnfield checks a leg kick. #CL#
Winnfield clinches up against the cage.#T4#
Lehto tries to land a knee to the head but Winnfield blocks with his arms.
Lehto misses with a knee strike.
Nice body punch from Winnfield.
Lehto looking to throw knees to the head but Winnfield is blocking nicely.
Lehto is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Winnfield is defending well for now.
Winnfield stalling in the clinch but Lehto improves position.
Lehto tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lehto trying to land knees to the body.
Winnfield scores with a nice hook to the head.
Winnfield scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Winnfield.
Lehto looking to throw knees to the head but Winnfield is blocking nicely.
Lehto tries to land knees in the clinch but Winnfield avoids the damage to the body.
Winnfield cracks Lehto with a nice body shot.
Winnfield tries to throw a body punch but Lehto avoids it by throwing Winnfield back against the cage.
Lehto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Winnfield is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jules Winnfield dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Winnfield scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lehto in his tracks.
A punch combination from Winnfield misses.
Lehto wants to counter with a clinch but Winnfield pushes him away.
Lehto misses with a kick to the body
and Winnfield counters with a straight right hand.
Winnfield stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Winnfield throws a lazy right hand but Lehto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A left and a right from Winnfield both land. Nice combination. #ROC#Lehto is rocked!
Winnfield drops Lehto with a big left hand! Lehto is injured, injured bad! Winnfield jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jules Winnfield!
Jules Winnfield tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
The defeated Tatu Lehto had this to say: 'Vandamnit! '. |
|
|
|
Event:
DMMA 93: Johnson vs Kiryu
Date: Mar 26, 2022 |
#R1#
Lehto looks to land a body kick but Khrapov Jr moved away.
Khrapov Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lehto.
Lehto looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Khrapov Jr throws a right hand that misses
and Lehto counters with a nice leg kick.
Khrapov Jr misses with a hook. Lehto ducked under it nicely.
Lehto throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lehto looks to throw a body kick
and Khrapov Jr counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Khrapov Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Lehto throws a solid leg kick but Khrapov Jr takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lehto.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lehto.
Khrapov Jr throws a jab when Lehto was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lehto throws a leg kick
letting Khrapov Jr counter with a right hand.
Lehto takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lehto drops his hands momentarily and Khrapov Jr takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Khrapov Jr throws a lazy right hand but Lehto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Khrapov Jr has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#T1#
Lehto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Khrapov Jr now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Lehto lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lehto fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Khrapov Jr checks it well.
That kick from Lehto tenderised Khrapov Jr's leg. Khrapov Jr is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lehto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lehto misses with a low kick.
Lehto pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Khrapov Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Khrapov Jr throws a good cross that connects.
A looping hook to the body misses from Khrapov Jr. Lehto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Khrapov Jr throws a nice looking combination but Lehto bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Khrapov Jr works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Khrapov Jr connects with a looping right hand.
A bone on bone clash there as Khrapov Jr blocks the leg kick.
Khrapov Jr 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.
Khrapov Jr thuds a left hand into Lehto's body.
A shot to the liver by Khrapov Jr. Beautiful body shot.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab by Khrapov Jr.
Khrapov Jr scores with a nice right hand.
Khrapov Jr stuns Lehto with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A shot to the liver by Khrapov Jr. Beautiful body shot.
Khrapov Jr jabs Lehto to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Khrapov Jr misses with a few strikes there.
Lehto seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Khrapov Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Khrapov Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Khrapov Jr lands with a good body shot.
Khrapov Jr misses with an uppercut.
Khrapov Jr scores with a jab to the body.
Lehto moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Khrapov Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Lehto's shoulder, as Lehto tries to avoid the shot.
Lehto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Khrapov Jr.
#T3#
Lehto dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Khrapov Jr. That did some damage!
Khrapov Jr swings for the body but Lehto moves out of range.
Tatu Lehto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lehto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Khrapov Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Lehto walks into a stiff left hand from Khrapov Jr.
Khrapov Jr misses with a hook. Lehto ducked under it nicely.
Lehto tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lehto takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Khrapov Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Khrapov Jr paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lehto shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Khrapov Jr throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lehto counters with a solid body kick.
Khrapov Jr misses with a wild combination.
#T4#
A lazy left from Khrapov Jr finds it's target.
Khrapov Jr swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
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!
Lehto throws a leg kick
and Khrapov Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Khrapov Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lehto.
Khrapov Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Vasily Khrapov Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Khrapov Jr cracks Lehto with a right hand to the side of the head.
Khrapov Jr moves out of range of the body kick from Lehto.
Khrapov Jr dips to his left and cracks Lehto with an uppercut!
Lehto throws a solid leg kick but Khrapov Jr takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lehto.
Khrapov Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Lehto is just out of range.
Lehto tries to counter by clinching up but Khrapov Jr breaks away and moves out of range.
Khrapov Jr cracks Lehto with a right hand to the side of the head.
Khrapov Jr swings for the body but Lehto moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vasily Khrapov Jr dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Khrapov Jr throws out a loose jab but Lehto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Khrapov Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lehto manages to avoid it.
Khrapov Jr lands a nice looking body shot.
Khrapov Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Khrapov Jr misses with an uppercut
#CL#
and Lehto holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Khrapov Jr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lehto backwards.
Lehto tries a knee to the head but Khrapov Jr blocks it.
Khrapov Jr lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lehto throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Khrapov Jr blocks it with crossed arms.
Lehto connects with a knee to the head.
#CUT#It looks like Vasily Khrapov Jr has been cut.
Khrapov Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lehto tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A short uppercut from Khrapov Jr.
Lehto with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lehto tries a knee to the head but Khrapov Jr blocks it.
Lehto blocks a body shot from Khrapov Jr.
Lehto tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A short left from Khrapov Jr. #T1#
Khrapov Jr avoiding damage as Lehto throws knees to the body.
Khrapov Jr works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lehto with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lehto misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Khrapov Jr.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Khrapov Jr takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Khrapov Jr throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lehto tries to land a knee to the head but Khrapov Jr blocks with his arms.
Khrapov Jr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lehto backwards.
Lehto throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Khrapov Jr blocks it with crossed arms. #TD2#
Khrapov Jr wants the takedown. Lehto is fighting it off but Khrapov Jr persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Lehto's guard against the cage.
Lehto preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Khrapov Jr throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Khrapov Jr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lehto works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Khrapov Jr has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lehto keeping moving, preventing Khrapov Jr from controlling successfully. #T2#
Khrapov Jr stands up over Lehto, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Khrapov Jr is looking to work some ground and pound but Lehto has wrist control.
Khrapov Jr trying to control but Lehto is working from the bottom.
Khrapov Jr with a nice head shot there.
Lehto knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Khrapov Jr on the ground.
Khrapov Jr working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Khrapov Jr throws a big elbow that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Khrapov Jr throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lehto is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T3#
Khrapov Jr throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Khrapov Jr works over Lehto with some ground and pound from guard.
Khrapov Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Lehto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Khrapov Jr working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Khrapov Jr advances position into side control!
Khrapov Jr sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Lehto is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Lehto managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Khrapov Jr.
Khrapov Jr cracks Lehto with an elbow. That is naaassty.#T4#
Khrapov Jr in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
A lull in the action here.
Khrapov Jr is looking to take a break and control but Lehto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Khrapov Jr misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vasily Khrapov Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Vasily Khrapov Jr's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Lehto has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Khrapov Jr fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lehto is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Khrapov Jr cracks Lehto with a good jab.
Khrapov Jr takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Lehto fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Khrapov Jr checks it well.
Lehto moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Khrapov Jr misses with a hook. Lehto ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khrapov Jr misses with a lunging right hand
and Lehto counters with a good low kick that Khrapov Jr was not able to check.
Lehto with a nice calf kick.
Khrapov Jr looks to land a left hand but Lehto moved out of range nicely.
Khrapov Jr wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T1#
Lehto walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Khrapov Jr checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lehto attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lehto throws a head kick that half lands.
Khrapov Jr lands with a hook. Lehto tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Khrapov Jr throws a shot from downtown. Lehto moves away and avoids it.
Khrapov Jr scores with the left hand. Lehto knows he should have avoided that one.
Khrapov Jr connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Khrapov Jr throws a poor cross that misses
and Lehto counters with a good low kick that Khrapov Jr was not able to check.
Khrapov Jr lands a right hook to the body.
Khrapov Jr takes a swing at Lehto's ribcage but misses.
Lehto moves away from the strike by Khrapov Jr.
Khrapov Jr scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lehto throws a leg kick but Khrapov Jr checks it.
Tatu Lehto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vasily Khrapov Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Lehto throws a leg kick but Khrapov Jr sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Lehto thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Khrapov Jr if he has to take too many more of those.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Khrapov Jr lunges at Lehto with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lehto's hand.
Khrapov Jr throws a shot to the body.
Lehto throws a low kick but Khrapov Jr avoids it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lehto.
Khrapov Jr bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lehto doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Khrapov Jr jabs Lehto to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Khrapov Jr shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lehto defends it nicely.
Khrapov Jr cracks Lehto with a good jab.
Vasily Khrapov Jr is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Khrapov Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lehto throws a body kick that misses.
Khrapov Jr scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lehto doesn't seem bothered though.
Lehto takes one to the side of the head.
Khrapov Jr lunges at Lehto with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lehto's hand.
A low kick lands for Lehto.
Lehto dodges the punch combination from Khrapov Jr.
Khrapov Jr throws a hook but Lehto avoids it easily.
Good exchange - Khrapov Jr coming out on top.#T4#
Lehto moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Khrapov Jr scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lehto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Khrapov Jr.
Lehto misses with a low kick as Khrapov Jr jumps back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Khrapov Jr connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lehto. Lehto circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lehto misses with a body kick.
Lehto has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Khrapov Jr finds it's way round the side to connect with Lehto's head.
A slow jab from Khrapov Jr misses its intended target.
Lehto seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Khrapov Jr dives in for a single leg takedown but Lehto sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Khrapov Jr misses with a series of wild punches.
Lehto seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Khrapov Jr throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vasily Khrapov Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Khrapov Jr winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vasily Khrapov Jr!
Tatu Lehto spoke after the fight, saying 'Vandamnit! '. |
|
|
|
Event:
DMMA 70: Andrianakis v Johnson
Date: Dec 26, 2021 |
#R1#
Bloodaxe tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lehto manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bloodaxe wants to slow Lehto down by chopping away at his legs. #CL#
Bloodaxe moves into range and clinches up with Lehto.
Bloodaxe effectively controlling the action here.
Bloodaxe lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bloodaxe dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Lehto misses with a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lehto obliges.
Lehto tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bloodaxe lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lehto backwards.
Lehto throws a knee to the head but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bloodaxe blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bloodaxe stalling.
Lehto with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Gunnar Bloodaxe has been cut.
Bloodaxe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC#
Bloodaxe manages to break the clinch.
Lehto looks for the body kick but Bloodaxe saw that one coming. #T1#
Bloodaxe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lehto manages to avoid it.
Lehto throws a push kick but Bloodaxe slaps the foot to one side.
Bloodaxe is looking to counter the offense by Lehto and move into the clinch.
Bloodaxe throws a body shot but no joy.
Bloodaxe missing with a left hand there. Lehto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tatu Lehto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bloodaxe moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lehto misses with a head kick.
Bloodaxe has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Bloodaxe throws a front kick aimed at Lehto's knee but Lehto avoids it well.
Bloodaxe tries a head kick but it misses.
Bloodaxe tries to clinch but Lehto moves out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bloodaxe checks a leg kick.
Lehto lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bloodaxe takes a step back to recover. #T2#
Bloodaxe misses with a looping right.
Bloodaxe misses with a body shot.
Bloodaxe cracks a nice hook into Lehto's ribs.
Bloodaxe takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Lehto throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lehto misses with a low kick.
Bloodaxe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lehto paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bloodaxe throws a nice looking combination but Lehto bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lehto attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bloodaxe is looking to counter punch.
Lehto keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lehto wants to slow Bloodaxe down by chopping away at his legs. #T3#
Lehto swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bloodaxe was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lehto throws a wild body kick that Bloodaxe sees coming a mile off.
Bloodaxe buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lehto scores with a push kick.
Lehto takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bloodaxe throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Lehto.
Bloodaxe thuds a left hand into Lehto's body.
Bloodaxe throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lehto throws a leg kick
and Bloodaxe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bloodaxe cracks Lehto with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Bloodaxe misses the target.
Lehto goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bloodaxe throws the left hand but Lehto avoids the punch easily.
Lehto tries to land a body kick
and Bloodaxe counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lehto throws a leg kick but Bloodaxe sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bloodaxe throws a quick counter head kick but Lehto was just out of range.
Lehto throws a low kick, looking for Bloodaxe's leg but Bloodaxe calmly moves out of range.
Lehto throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Bloodaxe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lehto.
Lehto lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bloodaxe's sensitive parts.
Lehto finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bloodaxe misses with a low kick as Lehto jumps back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gunnar Bloodaxe dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gunnar Bloodaxe's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Lehto throws a lazy body kick
and Bloodaxe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bloodaxe connects with an inside leg kick.
Lehto throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Bloodaxe fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lehto pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lehto looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bloodaxe misses with a leg kick.
And Lehto responds with a good body kick, but Bloodaxe manages to step out the way in time.
Bloodaxe cracks Lehto with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lehto throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bloodaxe misses with an uppercut. Lehto saw that one coming.
Lehto buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#T1#
Lehto throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bloodaxe counters with a low kick, right behind Lehto 's knee.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Lehto - that will leave a mark!
Lehto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bloodaxe throws a head kick that half lands.
Bloodaxe lands a nice looking body shot.
Bloodaxe with a hook.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lehto.
Lehto misses with a body kick.
Lehto throws a chopping leg kick but Bloodaxe manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bloodaxe throws a body punch but Lehto moves out of range. #T2#
Lehto slips a straight right by Bloodaxe.
Lehto misses with a body kick.
Bloodaxe scores with a leg kick.
Lehto moves out of range of the leg kick from Bloodaxe.
Bloodaxe lands a jab to the nose.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bloodaxe just misses with a punch to the body.
Bloodaxe scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bloodaxe throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bloodaxe feints and then cracks Lehto's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lehto down.
Lehto wants to land a leg kick but Bloodaxe is out of range.
Bloodaxe lands a slapping body shot.
#T3#
An inside leg kick lands from Bloodaxe.
A big left from Bloodaxe misses.
Lehto's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
An inside leg kick lands from Lehto.
Lehto moves out of range of the strikes.
Lehto is looking to score with low kicks.
Bloodaxe misses with an uppercut.
A head kick misses from Lehto.
Bloodaxe is looking to counter the offense by Lehto and move into the clinch.
Lehto misses with a body kick.#CL#
Bloodaxe darts in and clinches Lehto up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bloodaxe.
Lehto tries to land knees in the clinch but Bloodaxe avoids the damage to the body. #T4#
Bloodaxe lands a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bloodaxe.
Bloodaxe pushes Lehto back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lehto throws a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Lehto tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lehto with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bloodaxe misses with a punch on the inside.
Lehto tries a knee to the head but Bloodaxe blocks it.
Bloodaxe pushes Lehto back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lehto trying to land knees to the body.
Bloodaxe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lehto can do to turn this around?
Bloodaxe avoiding damage as Lehto throws knees to the body.
Bloodaxe manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Bloodaxe makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bloodaxe misses with a punch to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bloodaxe.
Lehto throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bloodaxe blocks it with crossed arms.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gunnar Bloodaxe dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gunnar Bloodaxe's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
A chopping leg kick lands by Bloodaxe.
Lehto gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bloodaxe.
Lehto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bloodaxe checks a leg kick.
Bloodaxe throws a right hand that misses
and Lehto counters with an outside leg kick.
Bloodaxe throws a big shot that misses.
Bloodaxe misses with a left hand
and Lehto counters with a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lehto misses with a kick to the body
and Bloodaxe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bloodaxe avoids the head kick by Lehto.
Bloodaxe moves out of range of the body kick.
Gunnar Bloodaxe is winning the standup battle so far.
Lehto throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T1#
Nice jab there from Bloodaxe.
Bloodaxe missing with a left hand there. Lehto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #KD#
Bloodaxe feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Lehto sprawling to the canvas! Lehto rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Bloodaxe finish him?!
#ROC#Lehto is rocked!
Bloodaxe avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Lehto is still on wobbly legs! Can Bloodaxe finish him?
Lehto throws a head kick that misses
and Bloodaxe counters with a big right hand! Oh Lehto is in trouble here! Bloodaxe follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gunnar Bloodaxe!
A very excited looking Gunnar Bloodaxe 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.
Tatu Lehto was interviewed post fight and said 'Vandamnit! '. |
|
|
|
Event:
DMMA 60: Thermometer vs Amida
Date: Nov 20, 2021 |
#R1#
Lehto misses with an attempted mid kick.
We've been told by Lehto's head coaches at The Scrap Squad that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Lehto lands a front kick.
Lehto looks to land a body kick but Torres moved away.
Torres lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Lehto throws a lazy body kick
and Torres counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lehto throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Torres lands a really nice looking cross but Lehto seems unphased.
Lehto throws a front kick that sends Torres stumbling back into the cage.
Lehto misses with a body kick.
Torres checks a low kick from Lehto.
Torres throws a series of punches but Lehto moves out of range.
Torres has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Lehto.#T1#
Lehto throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Torres counters with a straight right hand.
Lehto throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Torres misses with a straight left.
Lehto is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Torres.
A bone on bone clash there as Torres blocks the leg kick.
Nice body kick from Lehto.
Torres misses with a lunging right hand
#CL#
and Lehto holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Lehto throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lehto with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lehto misses with a knee to the head.
Lehto looking to throw knees to the head but Torres is blocking nicely.
Torres is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lehto tries to land knees in the clinch but Torres avoids the damage to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Torres.
Lehto throws a knee to the head but misses.
#T2#
Lehto scores with a knee to the head.
#CUT#It looks like Benji Torres has been cut.
Torres lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lehto backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Torres tries to throw a body punch but Lehto avoids it by throwing Torres back against the cage.
Torres lands with a light punch inside.
Lehto looking to throw knees to the head but Torres is blocking nicely.
Lehto misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Torres.
#BC2#
Torres breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lehto closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lehto misses with an attempted mid kick.
The crowd cheers as Torres lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lehto doesn't seem phased though.#KD2#
Torres cracks Lehto with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Torres has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Lehto to stand back up!#ROC2#Lehto is rocked!
Lehto throws a head kick that misses
and Torres counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Benji Torres!
Tatu Lehto was interviewed post fight and said 'Vandamnit! '. |
|
|
|
Event:
DMMA 51: Magrath vs Lehto
Date: Oct 16, 2021 |
#R1#
Lehto scores with a spinning back kick!
Lehto throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Magrath counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lehto thows a body kick. Magrath tries to catch it but that hurt him. #CL2#
Lehto clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
Magrath pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lehto tries to clinch there but Magrath circles away.
Lehto tries to land a body kick
letting Magrath counter with a right hand.
Lehto looks to land a body kick but Magrath moved away.
Nice defenses there by Lehto.
Lehto looks for the body kick but Magrath saw that one coming.
A clash of legs there as Magrath blocks the low kick.
Magrath throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Magrath scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Magrath misses with a low kick as Lehto jumps back.
Lehto misses with an attempted mid kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magrath swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lehto.
Tatu Lehto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Lehto fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Magrath has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Magrath lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lehto shoots in but Magrath avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Magrath checks a leg kick.
Magrath has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lehto.
Lehto misses with a leg kick.
Lehto throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Lehto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Magrath.
Magrath motions for Lehto to come forward. Magrath throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A lazy body kick from Lehto
and Magrath counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Horrible takedown attempt by Lehto or perhaps it was just good defense by Magrath, which made it look bad.
Lehto throws a body kick that misses
and Magrath counters with a nice low kick that buckles Lehto's knee momentarily.#T2#
Magrath takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lehto throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Magrath counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Magrath thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lehto misses with an attempted mid kick.
Magrath takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lehto takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Magrath misses with a wild body shot.
Good leg kick by Lehto.
Lehto goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A nice leg kick from Magrath, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lehto tries to clinch up but Magrath circles away and keeps his distance.
That kick from Magrath tenderised Lehto's leg. Lehto is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lehto misses with a kick to the body.
And Magrath counters with a quick kick to the body but Lehto blocks it.#KD#
Magrath lands a big right hand that sends Lehto crashing to the mat! Magrath stays standing though and waves Lehto back to his feet!#ROC#Lehto is rocked!#T3#
Lehto throws a front kick aimed at Magrath's knee but Magrath avoids it well.
Lehto lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lehto throws a leg kick but Magrath sees it coming and moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Magrath misses its target.
Magrath blocks a head kick by Lehto.
Magrath throws out a loose jab but Lehto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Magrath wants to slow Lehto down by chopping away at his legs.
Lehto throws a wild body kick that Magrath sees coming a mile off.
Magrath rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lehto moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lehto misses with a kick to the body.
Magrath was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Lehto tries to land a front kick but Magrath steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lehto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Magrath swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lehto flicks out a counter leg kick but Magrath steps away.
Lehto misses with a low kick.
Lehto looks to land a body kick but Magrath moved away.#T4#
Magrath moves out of range of the body kick from Lehto.
Lehto connects with a leg kick.
Lehto throws out a leg kick but Magrath moves out of range and Lehto only half commits.
Lehto thumps Magrath with a low kick.
Lehto throws a quick inside leg kick.
Magrath fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lehto is out of range.
Lehto steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Lehto throws a push kick but Magrath slaps the foot to one side.
Magrath moves out of range as Lehto throws a body kick.
Magrath chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lehto can pounce on him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magrath takes a kick to the side of the head.
Lehto gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Magrath counters with a left to the body.
Jaxon Magrath has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tatu Lehto.
Lehto throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Magrath takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jaxon Magrath will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Lehto moves into range and clinches up with Magrath.
Magrath makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Magrath lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Magrath is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#BC#
Magrath breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Magrath fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lehto tries to counter with a clinch but Magrath shakes him off and moves away.
Lehto lets loose with a powerful body kick. Magrath will feel that in the morning.
Magrath scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lehto throws a leg kick
and Magrath counters with a thumping low kick.
Lehto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A swing and a miss from Magrath.
Lehto lands a head kick. Magrath smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Lehto.
Lehto misses with a low kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Lehto.
Lehto throws a leg kick but Magrath sees it coming and moves out of range. #T1#
Lehto misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lehto fails with a takedown attempt.
Lehto shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Magrath fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lehto manages to avoid it.
Jaxon Magrath is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Magrath misses with a wild body shot.
Jab by Magrath.
Lehto looks to land a body kick but Magrath moved away.
Lehto attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Magrath misses the target.
Lehto avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Lehto throws a head kick that misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Magrath misses its target.
Jaxon Magrath is winning the standup battle so far.
Lehto throws a low kick but Magrath avoids it.
Lehto with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lehto. That's going to slow Magrath down. #T2#
Lehto doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Magrath seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Lehto tries to land a front kick but Magrath steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Magrath takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lehto throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lehto looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Magrath takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lehto is looking to clinch.
Magrath throws a right and a left that both miss.
A low kick from Lehto is predictable there
and Magrath counters with a stiff right hand.
Lehto tries to land a front kick but Magrath steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Magrath paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lehto scores with a leg kick.
Lehto blocks a leg kick.#T3#
Lehto looks to throw a body kick
and Magrath counters with a nice body shot.
Lehto looks for the body kick but Magrath saw that one coming.
Magrath throws out a loose jab but Lehto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Magrath throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Magrath throws a low kick but Lehto moves out of range easily.
Magrath takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Lehto throws a body kick that misses.
Lehto throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Magrath to counter with a crisp jab.
Magrath keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Magrath on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Lehto drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lehto misses with a kick to the body
enabling Magrath to counter with a crisp jab.
Lehto is still on wobbly legs! Can Magrath finish him?
Lehto with a lazy takedown attempt
and Magrath counters with a huge left! Lehto is in big trouble! He's backing up but Magrath isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Lehto from any more damage. A dominating finish by Magrath!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jaxon Magrath!
Jaxon Magrath retains his welterweight title!
An out of breath Jaxon Magrath thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Tatu Lehto stepped up to the mic, saying 'Vandamnit! '. |
|
|
|
Event:
DMMA 45: Tucker vs Account
Date: Sep 18, 2021 |
#R1#
John throws a jab but it's blocked by Lehto.
Lehto scores with a nice body kick.
Lehto throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Lehto throws a low kick but it's checked well by John.
Lehto has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Lehto defending well as John loads up on a big left hand. #KD2#
John lands a left and a right that send Lehto crashing to the mat, dazed. John thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Lehto is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
John takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Oh Lehto is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
John throws a hook but Lehto blocks it.
Lehto seems to have got his legs back now.
Lehto is looking to clinch.
It seemed like John was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
John misses with an uppercut
and Lehto makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. John really felt that one!
John has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lehto.
Lehto throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
John moves out of range of the body kick from Lehto.
John looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Lehto plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT#It looks like Papa John has been cut.
Lehto throws a front kick aimed at John's knee but John avoids it well.
Lehto ducks under a wild hook from John.
John throws a poor cross that misses
and Lehto counters with a solid body kick.
Lehto throws the kick towards the body but John avoids it.
John takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#ROC#John is rocked!
Lehto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from John! But no joy.
John is still on wobbly legs! Can Lehto finish him?
John misses the jab.
John seems to have recovered his senses.
John misses with an uppercut. Lehto saw that one coming.#KD#
Lehto lands a big head kick that sends John tumbling to the mat! Lehto takes a step backwards and waves John back to his feet - he wants the finish!
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!
Lehto throws the kick towards the body but John avoids it.
John throws out a counter right but Lehto avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Lehto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It seemed like John was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lehto throws a wild body kick that John sees coming a mile off.
Lehto looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lehto ducks under a wild hook from John.
John blocks the body kick.
John throws out a counter right but Lehto avoids it with no problem.
John takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Crunch! Lehto slams his shin into John's torso.
Lehto throws a leg kick that is checked
and John counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lehto looking to land some kicks to the body here.
John throws out a counter right but Lehto avoids it with no problem.
Lehto throws a nice inside leg kick.
John on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Lehto takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T3#
Lehto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lehto slips under a jab.
Lehto seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
John walks forward, straight into a front kick from Lehto.
John 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.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lehto.
Lehto scores with a kick to the midsection.
Lehto connects with an inside leg kick.
John bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lehto's head backwards.
John stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lehto.#KD2#
John drops Lehto with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Lehto looks back up at him and smiles so John waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lehto lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and John has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from John and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
John looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lehto lands a nice looking kick to the body. John takes a step back to recover. #T4#
Lehto throws a head kick that misses.
Lehto throws a sloppy head kick and John moves out of range easily.
John throws out a counter right but Lehto avoids it with no problem.
John tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lehto thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on John if he has to take too many more of those.
#CL#
Lehto clinches with his opponent.
John lands a body punch.
Nice body punch from John - that landed with a thud.
A nice left hand lands by John.
John stalling against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
John blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lehto lands a good knee to the midsection. John won't want to take too many of those.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tatu Lehto dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Papa John's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
John throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lehto counters with a nice body kick.
Lehto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that John can do to turn this around?
John throws a lazy uppercut
and Lehto makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Lehto throws a head kick that misses.
Lehto connects with a leg kick.
Lehto fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lehto scores with a kick to the midsection.
Lehto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as John throws out the jab.
John chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lehto can pounce on him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lehto looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
John throws a looping overhand right but Lehto ducks down to avoid it.
John chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lehto can pounce on him.
#T1#
John avoids the head kick by Lehto.
John swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lehto misses with a body kick.
John looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A low kick lands for Lehto.
Lehto looks for the body kick but John saw that one coming.
Tatu Lehto is winning the standup battle so far.
Lehto moves out of range of the strikes.
Lehto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lehto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lehto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lehto connects with a leg kick.
Lehto misses with a low kick.
Lehto moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T2#
John blocks a head kick by Lehto.
John swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lehto defending well as John loads up on a big left hand.
Both fighters circling a little - Lehto finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Lehto throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Lehto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from John.
Lehto tries to close the distance and clinch but John swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
John unleashes a big counter combination but Lehto bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A telegraphed right hand from John misses the target.
Lehto looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lehto gets off balance looking for a body kick
and John counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lehto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lehto throws a nice inside leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Lehto.#T3#
John misses with an uppercut
and Lehto counters with a leg kick.
The fighters circling - John throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
John has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Lehto.
Nice body kick from Lehto.
John's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
John misses with a hook. Lehto ducked under it nicely.
John pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A thudding body kick lands there by Lehto!
John misses with a left hand #CL#
and Lehto moves into the clinch.
Lehto connects with a nasty looking knee right to John's face.
Lehto throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but John blocks it with crossed arms.
Lehto trying to land knees to the body.
Lehto lands a knee to the body.
John is breathing heavily.
John lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Lehto with an attempt at a knee that misses.
John working aggressively here.
John lands with a right to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
John doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lehto missing with knees to the body.
John managing to block the knees to the body from Lehto.
John misses with a body punch.
Lehto lands a knee to the body.
John looking to stall.
Lehto scores with a knee to the head.
Lehto scores with a knee to the head.
John blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
John avoiding damage as Lehto throws knees to the body.
Lehto unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Lehto tries to land knees in the clinch but John avoids the damage to the body.
John trying to control the position but instead, Lehto has worked for underhooks and has pushed John into the cage.
Lehto looking to throw knees to the head but John is blocking nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tatu Lehto dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Papa John's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Lehto lands with a slapping head kick. #CL#
Lehto instigates a clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Lehto with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lehto throws a knee to the head but misses.
John on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Come on John - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Lehto trying to land knees to the body.
John is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Lehto trying to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
John lands a body punch.
John taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Lehto throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but John blocks it with crossed arms.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
John lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lehto backwards.
John on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for John.
John misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
Lehto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tatu Lehto has scored more points in the clinch so far.
John pressing his opponent against the cage.
John stalling in the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lehto as John tries to tie him up.
Lehto takes a shot to the head.
Lehto misses with a knee strike.
Lehto missing with knees to the body.
John misses with a body punch.
Lehto with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lehto putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has John in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Lehto tries to land a knee to the head but John blocks with his arms.
John scores with a hook to the body.
Lehto's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lehto throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lehto takes a shot to the head.
Papa John has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
John misses with some punches.
John softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
John lands a left hand.
John can't find room to land a body shot as Lehto controls the action.
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!
John misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lehto tries a knee to the head but John blocks it.
John can't find room to land a body shot as Lehto controls the action.
John lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lehto lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A short body shot lands from John as the two fighters clinch.
John lands a hook to the side of the head.
John scores with a nice hook to the head.
John lands a shot to the body.
John pushes Lehto back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
John scores with a shoulder strike.
Good body shot from John.
A right handed body shot lands from John.
John is working Lehto over against the cage.#T3#
John works on Lehto's body with a couple of short punches.
John holding his opponent close, against the cage.
John tries to throw a body punch but Lehto avoids it by throwing John back against the cage.
John is trying to maintain a safe position but Lehto gets an underhook and turns John into the cage.
Lehto tries to land knees in the clinch but John avoids the damage to the body.
Lehto takes a shot to the head.
John taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
John lands with a left to the head.
John is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
John lands a hook to the side of the head.
John tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lehto landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
John working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
John looking to stall.
John blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T4#
Lehto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
John on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lehto obliges.
A knee to the head by Lehto.
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!
John avoiding damage as Lehto throws knees to the body.
Lehto is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. John is defending well for now.
Lehto scores with a knee to the head.
Lehto with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lehto tries a knee to the head but John blocks it.
John goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
John softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
John digs a right hand into Lehto's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lehto's gas tank.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
John throws a punch but it's blocked by Lehto.
Lehto trying to land knees to the body.
Lehto tries to land a knee to the head but John blocks with his arms.
Lehto tries a knee to the head but John blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Papa John comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lehto 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tatu Lehto!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Tatu Lehto waved his t-shirt featuring FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!)'s logo in front of the cameras. |
|
|
|
Event:
DMMA 36: Outback v Thermometer
Date: Aug 14, 2021 |
#R1#
Arai tries to work over Lehto's front leg with a kick but Lehto checks it.
Arai stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Arai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Arai buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Lehto blocks the low kick.
Lehto misses with a kick to the body.
Arai tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Arai throws a lazy head kick #CL#
and Lehto holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Arai misses with a knee strike.
Lehto looking to throw knees to the head but Arai is blocking nicely.
Arai looking to throw knees to the head but Lehto is blocking nicely.
Arai tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lehto just stands there and leans against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arai is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lehto is defending well for now.
Arai managing to block the knees to the body from Lehto.
Arai is pushing Lehto up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Lehto misses with a knee strike.
#BC2#
Arai breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T1#
Lehto blocks a head kick by Arai.
Lehto blocks a head kick by Arai.
Arai connects with a solid leg kick.
Arai misses with a kick to the body
and Lehto counters with a nice body kick.
Arai throws a jab but it's blocked by Lehto.
Lehto has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Lehto scores with a head kick.
Lehto on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Arai. Arai obviously looking to wear him down.
Arai takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lehto tries a head kick but it misses.
Arai thinks about the counter body kick.
Lehto tries to score with a low kick but Arai moves his leg out of the way.
Lehto checks a low kick from Arai.
Arai does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Arai works the jab nicely.
Arai misses with a leg kick
and Lehto finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
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 thudding body kick lands there by Lehto!
Takeo Arai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arai misses with a head kick.
#T2#
Arai throws a wild body kick that Lehto sees coming a mile off.
Lehto is looking to counter with a body kick.
Arai on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Lehto scoring well with a low kick there.
Lehto throws a head kick but Arai moves out of range.
Arai throws a body shot but no joy.
And Lehto counters with a quick kick to the body but Arai blocks it.
Arai lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lehto blocks a leg kick.
Arai moves out of range of the body kick from Lehto.
Arai motions for Lehto to come forward. Arai throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lehto takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Arai tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Arai.
Lehto tries to land a front kick but Arai steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lehto misses with a low kick. #T3#
A head kick misses from Arai.
Arai misses with a body kick.
Arai on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lehto. Lehto obviously looking to wear him down.
Arai with a nice calf kick.
Arai is looking to chop away at Lehto's legs.
Arai looks to throw a body kick
and Lehto counters with a nice body kick.
Lehto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Arai dips to his left and cracks Lehto with an uppercut!
Arai is looking to chop away at Lehto's legs.
A solid body kick from Lehto.
Good leg kick by Arai.
Arai looks to land a left hand but Lehto moved out of range nicely.
Arai throws a head kick that misses.
Lehto is looking to chop away at Arai's legs.
Arai lands a nice looking body kick.#T4#
Lehto tries to land a front kick but Arai steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Arai shapes to counter with a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arai moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lehto connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Arai lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lehto slips a jab from Arai.
Lehto swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Arai feints and then cracks Lehto's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lehto down.
Arai pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lehto is out of range and Arai settles back down.
Arai misses with a head kick.
Arai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lehto moves away.
Arai throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Lehto counters with a good, hard body kick but Arai shrugs it off.
Arai misses with a head kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lehto.
Lehto connects with a high kick.
Lehto throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Takeo Arai will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Lehto checks a leg kick.
Lehto lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lehto pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Arai throws an overhand right that lands on Lehto's shoulder, as Lehto tries to avoid the shot.
Lehto lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Lehto blocks a leg kick.
Arai with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Takeo Arai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lehto scoring well with a low kick there.
Arai takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Arai takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Arai clobbers Lehto with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lehto half committed to a counter leg kick.
Arai buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lehto lands a leg kick that knocks Arai off balance momentarily.
Arai swings for the body but Lehto moves out of range.
Lehto throws a front kick that sends Arai stumbling back into the cage.
Arai is breathing heavily.#T1#
Lehto throws a head kick that misses.
Lehto throws a solid leg kick but Arai takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lehto.
Arai misses with a kick to the body.
Arai avoids a kick to the body.
Lehto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And Lehto counters with a quick kick to the body but Arai blocks it.
Lehto is looking to land body kicks.
Arai tries a low kick but Lehto avoids it.
And Lehto counters with a quick kick to the body but Arai blocks it.
Arai slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lehto throws a wild body kick that Arai sees coming a mile off.
Arai feints a counter leg kick.
Lehto blocks a head kick by Arai.
Lehto throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#CUT#It looks like Takeo Arai has been cut.
Lehto scores with a kick to the body.
Lehto scores with a spinning back kick!
Some bone on bone action there as Lehto checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T2#
Arai throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Lehto's head.
Arai throws a body kick that misses.
Lehto jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arai throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Lehto counters with a nice kick to the body.
Lehto throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lehto throws a sloppy head kick and Arai moves out of range easily.
Lehto misses with a kick to the body.
Lehto turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Lehto blocks the leg kick.
A head kick misses from Lehto.
Arai walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lehto checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Arai throws out a loose jab but Lehto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lehto is looking to counter the offense by Arai and move into the clinch.
Arai misses the jab.
Lehto thinks about countering with a body kick.
Arai throws a head kick but Lehto moves out of range.
Lehto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Arai cracks Lehto with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lehto throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Lehto throws a push kick but Arai slaps the foot to one side.
Arai tries to land a leg kick but Lehto saw it coming and moves away.
Arai has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Lehto.
Lehto bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Arai's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jab, jab by Arai - just one landing.
Lehto misses with a body kick.
Arai thows a leg kick but Lehto checks it #CL#
and Lehto moves into the clinch.
Arai with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lehto tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lehto tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#TD2#
Arai pulls guard effortlessly.
Lehto is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lehto postures up.
#T4#
Lehto with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lehto wants to stand but Arai is controlling his posture from full guard.
Arai is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Arai utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lehto trying to control but Arai is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Arai throws a leg kick
and Lehto finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Arai throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Lehto.
Lehto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Arai tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lehto.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tatu Lehto dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Takeo Arai's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Arai throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Arai throws out a leg kick but Lehto moves out of range and Arai only half commits.
Arai misses with a low kick.
Lehto is looking to counter with a body kick.
Arai does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Arai throws a head kick but Lehto moves out of range.
Arai misses with a head kick.
Arai throws a nice inside leg kick.
Arai takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Lehto fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A head kick from Lehto lands but Arai takes it in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arai throws a leg kick that misses.
Arai with the inside leg kick.
Lehto ducks under a wild hook from Arai.
Lehto is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Arai.
Lehto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Arai misses with a straight left.
Arai takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Lehto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lehto moves away from the strike by Arai.
Arai takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Arai scores with a nice strike.
Arai throws a head kick that misses.
Lehto avoids the head kick by Arai.
Lehto is looking to land body kicks.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Lehto. Arai shrugs it off though.
Lehto dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Arai. That did some damage!
Lehto throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Arai moves out of range of the body kick from Lehto.
Arai looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Arai looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Arai lands with a kick to the temple. Lehto shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #T2#
Nice body kick from Lehto.
Lehto connects with a high kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lehto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Arai.
Lehto throws a quick counter kick to the body but Arai avoids it.
Arai throws a head kick that misses.
Lehto is looking to counter the offense by Arai and move into the clinch.
Lehto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lehto connects with a solid leg kick.
Lehto tries to land a leg kick but Arai saw it coming and moves away.
Arai on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Lehto finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lehto throws a body kick that misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lehto. That's going to slow Arai down.
Lehto misses with a kick to the body.
Lehto misses with a body kick.#T3#
Arai blocks a head kick by Lehto.
Arai appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Arai thows a leg kick but Lehto checks it
and Lehto counters with a solid body kick.
Arai throws a leg kick but Lehto sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lehto lands a nice looking kick to the body. Arai takes a step back to recover.
Lehto with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lehto throws a push kick but Arai slaps the foot to one side.
Lehto misses with a low kick.
Arai rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lehto moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Arai looks to land a left hand but Lehto moved out of range nicely.
A slapping body kick lands there for Lehto.
Lehto scores with a spinning back kick!
Arai throws a wild body kick that Lehto sees coming a mile off.
Lehto tries to counter by clinching up but Arai breaks away and moves out of range.
Lehto moves out of range of the body kick.#T4#
Lehto with a nice calf kick.
Lehto looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nice body kick there by Lehto.
Arai swings for the body but Lehto moves out of range.
Lehto tries to counter by clinching up but Arai breaks away and moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Arai misses with a low kick.
Crunch! Lehto slams his shin into Arai's torso.
Lehto connects with a solid leg kick.
A head kick misses from Lehto.
Arai blocks a head kick by Lehto.
Arai misses with a kick to the body
and Lehto counters with a slapping leg kick.
Arai is looking to score with low kicks.
Arai swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Lehto misses with a body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tatu Lehto showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lehto 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tatu Lehto!
After the big win, Tatu Lehto made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
|
|
|
Event:
DMMA 26: Tucker vs Kisei
Date: Jul 14, 2021 |
#R1#
Lehto scores with a head kick.
Darius Perseu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Perseu shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lehto as he jumps to the side.
A good leg kick by Lehto.
Lehto misses with a low kick.
Good leg kick by Lehto.
Lehto misses with a body kick.
Lehto throws a head kick that misses.
Lehto throws a push kick but Perseu slaps the foot to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lehto misses with a low kick.
Perseu misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Lehto counters by clinching up.
Lehto landing knees to the body.
Lehto tries to land a knee to the head but Perseu blocks with his arms.
Lehto landing knees to the body.
Perseu is breathing heavily.#T1#
Lehto misses with a knee to the head.
Lehto misses with a knee to the head.
Lehto tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lehto with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lehto misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Perseu.
Perseu tries to pull guard but Lehto forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darius Perseu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lehto with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Perseu on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lehto tries to land knees in the clinch but Perseu avoids the damage to the body.
Lehto with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Lehto using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Perseu has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lehto stops a takedown attempt from Perseu.
#T2#
Lehto missing with knees to the body.
Lehto missing with knees to the body.
Lehto lands a good knee to the midsection. Perseu won't want to take too many of those.
Lehto with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Perseu is looking to take this one to the mat.
Perseu has had enough of the clinch but Lehto keeps him there for the moment.
Lehto throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lehto misses with a knee to the head.
Lehto scores a nice knee to the body.
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!
Lehto tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Perseu avoids it.
Perseu wants to break free but Lehto has control.
Lehto is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Perseu is defending well for now.
Lehto utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#T3#
Lehto tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Perseu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lehto trying to land knees to the body.
Lehto lands a knee to the head.
Lehto scores with a knee to the head.
Perseu blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lehto misses with a knee to the head.
Lehto missing with knees to the body.
Perseu goes for a takedown attempt but Lehto pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Lehto scores with a nice body kick.
#T4#
Perseu tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lehto sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Perseu somewhat.
Perseu darts in looking for a takedown but Lehto gets double underhooks and turns Perseu into the cage.
Perseu has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lehto is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Lehto crunches a lovely knee into Perseu's ribcage.
Lehto trying to land knees to the body.
Lehto trying to land knees to the body.
Lehto throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Perseu blocks it with crossed arms.
Lehto landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lehto stops a takedown attempt from Perseu.
Perseu is trying to pull guard but Lehto has him pressed against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tatu Lehto dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Perseu shoots in but no luck this time.
Lehto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Lehto - that will leave a mark!
Perseu shoots in but no luck this time. #TD#
Perseu decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Lehto has hold of Perseu's hands but Perseu slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Lehto is positioning himself well to prevent Perseu advancing to mount.
Lehto is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lehto regains full guard. Nicely done. #T1#
Perseu trying to control but Lehto is working from the bottom.
Perseu stays in close to Lehto's body and controls the position.
Perseu has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Lehto keeping moving, preventing Perseu from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Perseu checks a low kick from Lehto.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Perseu fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darius Perseu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Perseu takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Perseu shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Perseu backing away here, and Lehto unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Lehto connects with an inside leg kick.
Perseu fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Perseu shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lehto as he jumps to the side.
Perseu tries for a takedown but Lehto sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3#
Nice sprawl there from Lehto as Perseu shoots in.
Lehto throws a leg kick which misses Perseu's front leg but catches the back leg as Perseu tries to avoid it.
Lehto scores with a spinning back kick!
A head kick from Lehto lands but Perseu takes it in his stride.
A head kick misses from Lehto.
Perseu feinted with a counter takedown.
Lehto throws a head kick that half lands.
Tatu Lehto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A head kick misses from Lehto.
Perseu tries to counter with a takedown but Lehto is quick to defend against it.
Perseu shoots for a takedown but Lehto saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD#
Perseu darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lehto is positioning himself well to prevent Perseu advancing to mount. #T4#
Perseu winds up and cracks Lehto with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Perseu throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Perseu performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Perseu 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.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lehto manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Perseu slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Perseu prevents Lehto from getting back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tatu Lehto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Perseu has a takedown stuffed.
Lehto bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Lehto lands a nice looking body kick.
Perseu will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Lehto scores with a head kick. Perseu tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Lehto lands a leg kick that knocks Perseu off balance momentarily.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Lehto.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lehto throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Lehto throws a front kick that sends Perseu stumbling back into the cage.
Lehto thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Perseu if he has to take too many more of those.
Perseu stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lehto.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Lehto plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Perseu tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lehto swivels and escapes.
Perseu takes a kick to the side of the head.
Perseu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lehto. Lehto obviously looking to wear him down.
Lehto misses with a low kick.
Perseu misses with a takedown
and Lehto counters with a nice leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darius Perseu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Perseu takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Lehto has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD#
Perseu dives in and scores a takedown into Lehto's guard.
Lehto avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Perseu trying to control the position from guard on top but Lehto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lehto working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Perseu.
Lehto keeping moving, preventing Perseu from controlling successfully.
Lehto bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Perseu's guard. #REVB#
Lehto engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Darius Perseu overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Perseu wants to get back to his feet but Lehto is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lehto accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lehto trying to control but Perseu is working from the bottom.
Perseu is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Darius Perseu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A low kick from Lehto misses #TD#
and Perseu counters with a single leg into guard. Lehto didn't expect that.
Lehto keeping moving, preventing Perseu from controlling successfully.
Perseu throwing strikes but missing.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lehto can do anything to dispel that myth.#T4#
Perseu is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Perseu postures up in Lehto's guard and throws a big left but Lehto blocks it.
Perseu postures up in Lehto's guard and throws a big left but Lehto blocks it.
Perseu throws a big right hand that misses.
Lehto keeping full guard, as Perseu tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Perseu is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#TD#
Perseu closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tatu Lehto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lehto winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 26:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 26:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tatu Lehto!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Tatu Lehto waved his t-shirt featuring FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!)'s logo in front of the cameras. |
|
|
|
Event:
DMMA 15: Lee vs Magrath
Date: Jun 05, 2021 |
#R1#
Moon throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL2#
and Lehto counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Lehto tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A knee to the head by Lehto.
Lehto tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lehto tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lehto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lehto tries to land a knee to the head but Moon blocks with his arms.
A knee to the head by Lehto.
Moon misses with some punches.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lehto.
Lehto landing knees to the body.
Moon is breathing heavily.
Lehto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Moon misses with some punches.
Moon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lehto misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Moon.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lehto tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lehto.
Moon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lehto throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lehto tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Moon avoids it.
Lehto is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Moon misses with an elbow over the top.#T1#
Lehto tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Moon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lehto using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Moon has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Moon misses with a short punch on the inside.
A knee to the head by Lehto.
Moon has a couple of punches blocked by Lehto.
Moon really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Moon throws a head punch that misses.
Lehto lands a good knee to the midsection. Moon won't want to take too many of those.
Moon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Moon has a couple of punches blocked by Lehto.
Moon blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
We've been hearing reports that Moon has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Lehto landing knees to the head.
#CUT2#It looks like Ty Moon has been cut.
Lehto misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Moon.
Moon scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lehto using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Moon has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lehto misses with a knee to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lehto.
Moon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moon lands with a short shot to the head.
Moon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T2#
Moon looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Lehto tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Moon avoids it.
Lehto lands a knee to the head.
Lehto using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Moon has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Moon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lehto with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Moon managing to block the knees to the body from Lehto.
Moon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lehto's elbow.
Moon misses with a knee to the head.
Moon tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lehto lands a knee to the body.
Moon takes a knee to the side of the body.
Lehto landing knees to the body.
Lehto scores a nice knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lehto obliges.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lehto obliges.
Lehto with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Moon blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lehto using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Moon has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lehto scores with a knee to the head.
#T3#
Lehto crunches a lovely knee into Moon's ribcage.
Lehto connects with a nasty looking knee right to Moon's face.
Lehto missing with knees to the body.
Lehto with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lehto blocks an uppercut.
Lehto unloads a knee to the mid-section. Moon lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Lehto lands a good knee to the midsection. Moon won't want to take too many of those.
Lehto connects with a knee to the head.
Lehto is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Lehto tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Moon avoids it.
Lehto tries a knee to the head but Moon blocks it.
Moon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lehto is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Moon is defending well for now.
Moon throws a knee to the head but misses.
Knees to the body from Lehto.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Moon managing to block the knees to the body from Lehto.
Moon with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#T4#
Lehto working Moon over with knees to the body.
Lehto connects with a nasty looking knee right to Moon's face.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lehto obliges.
Lehto landing knees to the head.
Moon misses with a knee to the head.
Lehto landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Lehto landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Lehto using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Moon takes a knee to the side of the body.
Lehto landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Lehto with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lehto missing with knees to the body.
Moon lands a hook that snaps the head of Lehto backwards.
Moon tries to throw a body punch but Lehto avoids it by throwing Moon back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lehto tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Moon tries to work over Lehto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Moon misses with a punch on the inside.
Moon misses with some punches.
Lehto with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tatu Lehto dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ty Moon's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Moon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Moon throws a series of punches but Lehto avoids them all with ease.
Lehto defending well as Moon loads up on a big left hand.
Lehto is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Lehto misses with a body kick.
Moon misses with a head kick.
Lehto avoids the head kick by Moon.
Moon avoids a kick to the body.
Moon throws a sloppy head kick and Lehto moves out of range easily.
Lehto lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A head kick from Lehto lands but Moon takes it in his stride.
Moon throws a left and a right that both miss
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lehto avoids the head kick by Moon.
Lehto misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ty Moon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lehto looks for the body kick but Moon saw that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Moon misses the target.
Moon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#T1#
Moon wants to slow Lehto down by chopping away at his legs.
Moon throws a leg kick #CL2#
and Lehto counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lehto.
Moon struggles to land a body shot inside as Lehto controls his hands.
Moon throws an elbow but it misses.
Lehto tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Moon avoids it.
Lehto landing knees to the body.
Moon takes a knee to the side of the body.
Moon avoiding damage as Lehto throws knees to the body.
Lehto tries to land a knee to the head but Moon blocks with his arms.
Lehto connects with a nasty looking knee right to Moon's face.
Lehto looking to throw knees to the head but Moon is blocking nicely.
Lehto scores with a knee to the head.
Moon misses with a punch to the body.
Lehto unloads a knee to the mid-section. Moon lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Lehto with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lehto lands a nice knee to the body.
Moon takes a knee right on the jaw!
Lehto tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Moon avoids it.#T2#
Moon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Moon.
Lehto tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lehto landing knees to the body.
Lehto has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Moon.
Moon pushes off an throws an elbow but Lehto leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Lehto connects with a nasty looking knee right to Moon's face.
Lehto tries to land knees in the clinch but Moon avoids the damage to the body.
Lehto tries to land knees in the clinch but Moon avoids the damage to the body.
Moon misses with the head strike.
Lehto blocking some punches.
With the fighters up against the cage, Moon throws an elbow but misses.
Moon misses with a body punch.
Lehto utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Lehto tries a knee to the head but Moon blocks it.
Moon throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Lehto scores with a knee to the head.
Lehto putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Moon in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#T3#
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lehto obliges.
Lehto lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lehto obliges.
Lehto tries a knee to the head but Moon blocks it.
Lehto scores with a knee to the head.
Lehto connects with a knee to the head.
Lehto working Moon over with knees to the body.
Lehto tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Moon avoids it.
Moon tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lehto lands a good knee to the midsection. Moon won't want to take too many of those.
Lehto with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lehto landing knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lehto throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Moon blocks it with crossed arms.
Moon throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Lehto tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Moon.
Moon misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lehto.
#T4#
Lehto is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Lehto throws a knee to the head but misses.
Moon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lehto backwards.
Lehto with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Moon misses with an elbow over the top.
Lehto misses with a knee to the head.
Lehto unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A short right from Moon on the inside.
Moon trying to land knees to the body.
Moon throws a punch but it's blocked by Lehto.
Lehto is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Moon is defending well for now.
Moon throws a head punch that misses.
Moon lands a nice shot to the body.
Moon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Moon has a couple of punches blocked by Lehto.
Moon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lehto landing knees to the body.
Moon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tatu Lehto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ty Moon's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Moon looks to land a left hand but Lehto moved out of range nicely.
Moon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A head kick from Lehto lands but Moon takes it in his stride.
Lehto plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Moon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lehto moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lehto misses with a low kick.
Moon throws a right and a left that Lehto avoids nicely.
Moon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lehto.
Moon sets himself, and Lehto steps forward looking for the clinch! Moon avoids it this time.
Lehto showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Moon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body kick there by Lehto.
Moon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lehto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Moon misses with a double jab
and Lehto makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T1#
Moon misses with a head kick.
Moon checks the leg kick.
Moon misses with a looping left.
Nice uppercut there from Moon.
Moon moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Lehto lands a nice leg kick that just misses Moon's sensitive parts.
Moon misses with a double jab.
Lehto throws a low kick but Moon avoids it.
Moon lands a head shot.
Lehto dodges the punch combination from Moon.
Lehto fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Moon has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Moon throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL2#
and Lehto holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Ty Moon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Moon tries to land a knee to the head but Lehto blocks with his arms.
Lehto misses with a knee strike.
Knees to the body from Lehto.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moon misses with the head strike.
Lehto trying to land knees to the body.
Lehto with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lehto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lehto landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Lehto trying to land knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Lehto.
Lehto misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Moon.
Lehto lands a knee to the head.
Moon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lehto lands a knee to the head.
Lehto throws a knee to the head but misses.
Moon misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Moon fails to land.
Tatu Lehto seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A knee to the head by Lehto.
#T3#
Lehto with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Moon looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Moon can't find room to land a body shot as Lehto controls the action.
Moon swings wildly with an uppercut but Lehto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Moon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lehto misses with a knee to the head.
Lehto landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Lehto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lehto tries to land knees in the clinch but Moon avoids the damage to the body.
Lehto tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lehto trying to land knees to the body.
Lehto unloads a knee to the mid-section. Moon lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Lehto is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Moon is defending well for now.
Lehto lands a knee to the head.
Moon swings wildly with an uppercut but Lehto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Moon struggles to land a body shot inside as Lehto controls his hands.
#T4#
Moon missing with knees to the body.
Moon lands a left hand.
Lehto tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lehto throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Moon blocks it with crossed arms.
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!
Lehto landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Lehto blocks the elbow strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lehto.
Moon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Moon working aggressively here.
Moon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lehto with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Moon misses with the head strike.
Lehto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Moon using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lehto has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Moon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Moon takes a knee to the side of the body.
Lehto throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Moon blocks it with crossed arms.
Knees to the body from Lehto.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tatu Lehto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lehto winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tatu Lehto!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Tatu Lehto made sure he mentioned FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!), along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
|
|
|
Event:
DMMA 7: Trivette vs Mac Airt
Date: May 08, 2021 |
#R1#
Lehto throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Lehto connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lehto throws a quick inside leg kick.
Scappy Do blocks the body kick.
Scappy Do lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Lehto looks to throw a body kick
and Scappy Do counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Lehto is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Scappy Do is looking to clinch.
Lehto replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Scappy Do blocks it well.
Scappy Do tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lehto swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Scappy Do has closed the distance and engaged Lehto in a clinch.
Scappy Do with a knee to the head.
Scappy Do avoiding damage as Lehto throws knees to the body.
Lehto with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lehto tries to land knees in the clinch but Scappy Do avoids the damage to the body.
Scappy Do misses with a knee to the head.
Lehto tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Scappy Do tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
We've been hearing reports that Scappy Do has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Scappy Do landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Scappy Do working Lehto over with knees to the body.
Lehto looks winded!
Knees to the body from Scappy Do.
Scappy Do is trying to pull guard but Lehto turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T1##TD#
Scappy Do decides to pull guard.
Scappy Do keeping moving, preventing Lehto from controlling successfully.
Scappy Do controlling Lehto's posture.
Scappy Do is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lehto must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Scappy Do throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lehto postures up in Scappy Do's guard and throws a big left but Scappy Do blocks it. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Scappy Do avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Scappy Do utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Scappy Do pushes a forearm under Lehto's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Lehto is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Just Fight Scappy Do!
Just Fight Scappy Do took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, UN-KAGED SAVAGE PEDS for their support in the buildup to the fight.
In defeat, Tatu Lehto stepped up to the mic, saying 'Vandamnit! '. |
|
|
|
Event:
CWMMA: Ike vs Bol
Date: Apr 10, 2021 |
#R1#
Lehto throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lehto lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Santos changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lehto tries to avoid it but Santos manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lehto to the ground. Lehto escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lehto tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Santos manages to circle out of the way.
Santos has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Lehto takes a kick to the side of the head.
Santos tries to clinch up but Lehto circles away and keeps his distance.
Lehto dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Santos. That did some damage!
Santos chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lehto can pounce on him.
Lehto scores with a leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Lehto.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lehto.
Santos dives in and grabs Lehto's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lehto pushes down on Santos's head and hops out.
We've been told by Lehto's head coaches at The Scrap Squad that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Santos tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lehto swivels and escapes.
Tatu Lehto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Santos.
Santos on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lehto. Lehto obviously looking to wear him down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lehto throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
#T1#
Santos fails with an attempt to clinch.
And Lehto counters with a quick kick to the body but Santos blocks it.
A good leg kick by Lehto.
Santos's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lehto fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Santos has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lehto misses with a body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Lehto.
Tatu Lehto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Santos tries for a takedown but Lehto sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lehto with the inside leg kick.
Lehto defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Santos.
Santos throws a wild body kick that Lehto sees coming a mile off.
Lehto walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Santos checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Santos with the counter takedown but Lehto avoids it easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lehto lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Santos has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Santos and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Lehto sets himself, and Santos steps forward looking for the clinch! Lehto avoids it this time.#T2#
Lehto finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Santos steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Lehto.
A big right from Santos misses.
Lehto feinted there with a counter leg kick.#CL2#
Lehto gets tackled into the cage by Santos. Santos maintains the clinch.
Lehto misses with a knee to the head.
Santos is trying to drag Lehto to the mat but Lehto just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Lehto is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Lehto managing to block the knees to the body from Santos.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lehto working Santos over with knees to the body.
Lehto misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Santos.
Santos drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lehto gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Lehto avoids the elbow strike from Santos, against the cage.
#TD2#
Santos has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Lehto uses from the top position.
Lehto loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Lehto's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Santos working for a triangle but Lehto defends it easily.
Lehto's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Santos is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lehto sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Lehto trying to control but Santos is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Santos has an active guard here but Lehto has managed to pass into half guard.
Lehto looks to land a strike but Santos avoids it nicely and regains full guard.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Santos working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lehto.
Lehto working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Santos's head.
Lehto is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Santos keeping moving, preventing Lehto from controlling successfully.
Lehto forces his way into half guard.
Santos trying to control but Lehto postures up.
Santos is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Lehto is staying active.
Lehto wants to pass to mount but Santos is defending the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tatu Lehto dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Santos checks the leg kick nicely there.
Santos tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Lehto throws a front kick aimed at Santos's knee but Santos avoids it well.
Santos shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lehto as he jumps to the side.
Lehto throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Santos.#CUT#It looks like Michael Santos has been cut.
Santos shoots in looking for a takedown but Lehto manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Santos's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lehto connects with a high kick.
Tatu Lehto is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos dives in for a single leg takedown but Lehto sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Lehto is looking to counter the offense by Santos and move into the clinch.
Tatu Lehto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Santos.
Santos fails to land the takedown.
Lehto is looking to slow Santos down with leg kicks. #T1#
Lehto throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Lehto is looking to chop away at Santos's legs.
Santos checks a leg kick.
Lehto buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lehto tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Santos is able to avoid easily.
Santos checks a low kick from Lehto.
Santos is looking to clinch but Lehto is avoiding it.
Lehto looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Santos tries to clinch but Lehto moves out of range.
Santos tries to close the distance and clinch but Lehto swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lehto throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Santos.#T2#
Santos gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lehto counters with a good low kick that Santos was not able to check.
Lehto throws a leg kick but Santos moved away.
Santos stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lehto.
Santos misses with a left hand
and Lehto makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Santos shoots in looking for a takedown. Lehto tries to sprawl out of it but Santos keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lehto manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Santos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Santos shoots for a double leg takedown but Lehto sprawls well. He's pushed Santos's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lehto tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Santos is able to avoid easily.
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!
Santos takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T3#
A nice leg kick from Lehto, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lehto scores with a leg kick.
Lehto connects with a solid leg kick.
Santos tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lehto sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Santos somewhat.
Lehto fires out a quick counter leg kick but Santos just manages to avoid it.
Santos closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lehto circles away.
Lehto throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lehto tries to score with a low kick but Santos moves his leg out of the way.
Santos wants to clinch.
Lehto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Santos can do to turn this around?#T4#
Lehto scoring well with a low kick there.
Santos doesn't manage to clinch there - Lehto circles away.
Santos takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Santos shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lehto as he avoids it easily.
Santos blocks a low kick nicely.#CL2#
Santos closes the distance and clinches.
Santos tries to pull guard but Lehto forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Lehto throws a knee to the head but misses.
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!
Santos jumps guard but Lehto turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tatu Lehto dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Michael Santos's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Good leg kick by Lehto.
Santos on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Lehto lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lehto throws a head kick that misses.
Santos fails in his attempt to clinch.
Santos tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lehto paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Santos shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lehto but Lehto pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lehto tried to score with a low kick but Santos checks it.
Santos takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
Santos shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lehto defends it nicely.
Lehto is looking to counter the offense by Santos and move into the clinch.
Lehto will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lehto.
Lehto throws a nice outside leg kick.
Santos has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lehto.
A nice leg kick from Lehto, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lehto fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Santos checks it well.
Santos closes the distance and clinches up with Lehto, looking for a takedown. Santos pushes Lehto against the cage but Lehto circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tatu Lehto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Santos.
Lehto misses with a low kick.
#T2#
Lehto chopping away at his opponent's legs.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Santos.
As Santos tries to get set, Lehto tries to push him back and clinch up but Santos manages to avoid the attempt.
Santos fails with the takedown.
Santos stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lehto.
Santos wants to clinch but Lehto slips to the side
and Lehto counters with a nice low kick that buckles Santos's knee momentarily.
Santos misses with a takedown #CL#
and Lehto moves into the clinch.
Lehto scores with a knee to the head.
#T3#
Lehto unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Santos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lehto using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Santos has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lehto unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Lehto landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Lehto tries a knee to the head but Santos blocks it.
Lehto lands a knee to the body.
Michael Santos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lehto landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Lehto with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Lehto tries to land a knee to the head but Santos blocks with his arms.
Santos looking to slow down the pace here.
Lehto landing knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lehto.
You can see that Santos has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lehto with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Lehto tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Santos jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lehto walks away with a smile on his face. Santos gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lehto lands a head kick!
#CUT#That has opened up Michael Santos's cut even more.#T4#
Lehto chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lehto lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lehto lands with a kick to the ribs.
Lehto throws a leg kick which misses Santos's front leg but catches the back leg as Santos tries to avoid it.
Santos takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Lehto throws a nice outside leg kick.
Santos swings widly with a right hand
and Lehto counters with a good low kick that Santos was not able to check.
Santos checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lehto throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tatu Lehto showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lehto has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:25
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:25
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tatu Lehto!
Tatu Lehto took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!) for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
|
|
|
Event:
CWMMA: Outback vs Phyrrus
Date: Mar 13, 2021 |
#R1#
Lehto goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lehto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Voss drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lehto sprawls and moves away.
Lehto is looking to land body kicks.
Lehto walks into a straight right hand from Voss.
Voss throws an overhand right that lands on Lehto's shoulder, as Lehto tries to avoid the shot.
Voss just misses with a punch to the body.
Voss thows a left - swing and a miss!
Voss throws a right hand that misses
and Lehto counters with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Voss throws a hook to the side of Lehto's head but Lehto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lehto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Voss.
Lehto scores with a push kick.
Voss definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lehto delivers a nice body kick.#T1#
Nice takedown defense from Lehto. No joy for Voss on that attempt.
Lehto stuffs the takedown attempt from Voss. Voss gets slowly back to his feet.
Lehto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Voss.
Voss moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromLehto.
Lehto throws a front kick that sends Voss stumbling back into the cage.#TD#
Voss feints and as Lehto raises his hands in defense, Voss changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lehto controlling the position.
Lehto keeping moving, preventing Voss from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lehto wants to stand but Voss is controlling the position. #T2#
Lehto controls Voss momentarily but Voss frees himself.
Voss looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Voss trying to control but Lehto is working from the bottom.
Voss throwing strikes from guard but Lehto blocks nicely.
Lehto is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Lehto throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and Voss counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB#
Voss working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Voss is looking to take a break and control but Lehto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Voss tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Voss looking to control but instead Lehto has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.#T4#
Ground and pound from Voss.
Voss is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Lehto blocking the ground and pound attempt from Voss.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lehto is trying to control but can't.
Voss trying to control from half guard but Lehto is working away.
Voss tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lehto knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Rich Voss will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Lehto throws a leg kick but Voss sees it coming and moves out of range.
Voss was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Voss swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Lehto makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Lehto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Voss.
Lehto only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Voss throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Voss backing away here, and Lehto unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Voss misses with a looping right.
Some bone on bone action there as Voss checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Lehto scores with a nice body kick.
Voss throws an off balance right hand
and Lehto counters with a leg kick.
Tatu Lehto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lehto lands a leg kick that knocks Voss off balance momentarily.
Nice body kick from Lehto.
Lehto looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Voss changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T1#
Voss throws a right hand that misses
and Lehto counters with a nice low kick that buckles Voss's knee momentarily.
Lehto lands a nice leg kick that just misses Voss's sensitive parts.
Rich Voss seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Voss takes a swing at Lehto's ribcage but misses.
Nice body kick there by Lehto.
Lehto throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
and Voss counters with a shoot takedown. Lehto fights it but they end up in guard.
Voss sitting in guard here, content to control.
Voss throwing strikes but missing.
Lehto keeping moving, preventing Voss from controlling successfully. #T2#
Lehto trying to control the position.
Voss trying to control but Lehto is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Voss shoots in and gets a takedown into Lehto's guard.#T3#
Voss loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lehto keeping moving, preventing Voss from controlling successfully.
Lehto working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Voss.
Voss trying to control but Lehto is working from the bottom.
Voss is working Lehto over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Voss 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.
Lehto keeping moving, preventing Voss from controlling successfully. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Voss working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Voss throws a poor cross that misses
and Lehto counters with a nice body kick.
Voss misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lehto.
Lehto thinks about the counter body kick.
Voss takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Lehto.
Voss shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Voss crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Lehto - the referee stops the clock and Voss gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Lehto. Voss manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Lehto bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lehto throws a front kick that sends Voss stumbling back into the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tatu Lehto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Lehto throws a nice inside leg kick.
A head kick from Lehto lands but Voss takes it in his stride.
Lehto looks for the body kick but Voss saw that one coming.
Voss fails with the takedown.
Voss shoots in but Lehto avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lehto thinks about the counter body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Voss on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Lehto connects with a leg kick. #T1#
Voss tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lehto sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Voss somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rich Voss. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab from Voss misses.
Voss backing away here, and Lehto unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Voss will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Voss shoots in looking for a takedown. Lehto tries to sprawl out of it but Voss keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lehto manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Voss backing away here, and Lehto unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A nice leg kick from Lehto, right into the meat of the thigh.
Voss throws a body punch but Lehto moves out of range. #T2#
Voss throws a poor cross that misses
and Lehto finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Lehto stuffs the takedown.
Lehto appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Voss swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Voss shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lehto as he jumps to the side.
Voss throws a sloppy body shot
and Lehto counters with a slapping leg kick.
Lehto scores with a kick to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Voss avoids a kick to the body.
Lehto avoids the body shot from Voss.
Voss moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromLehto.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lehto.
#T3#
Lehto gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
and Voss counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Lehto trying to keep a closed guard but Voss is proving a slippery customer.
Lehto looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Voss trying to control but Lehto is working from the bottom.
Lehto looking for a sweep. Not yet Lehto, not yet.
Voss looking to sit in guard and control but Lehto gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Lehto sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T4#
Lehto stopping the sweep attempt from Voss.
Lehto throwing strikes but missing.
Lehto stopping the sweep attempt from Voss.
Lehto wants to control from the top but Voss keeps moving.
Lehto must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Voss is pulling down on Lehto's head. It's preventing any offense from Lehto, at least for the moment.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tatu Lehto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lehto has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tatu Lehto!
Tatu Lehto really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
|
|
|
Event:
CWMMA: Mack Vs Rocksaw
Date: Feb 13, 2021 |
#R1#
Lehto misses with the body kick#TD#
and Minion counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Minion working the head and body with strikes.
Lehto keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Minion sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lehto defending well though.
Minion 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.#SUB#
Minion seems to be working for a kimura but Lehto defends the submission attempt.
Minion throwing shots but Lehto is blocking nicely.
Minion not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lehto is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Minion scores with a couple of nice shots.
Lehto slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lehto avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Minion throws a big elbow that misses.
Minion throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lehto works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Minion throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lehto works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Minion is working Lehto over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Minion trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Minion postures up in Lehto's guard and throws a big left but Lehto blocks it.
Minion postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Minion stands and throws Lehto's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Minion.
Minion misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Lehto takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Minion misses with the ground and pound.
Lehto is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Minion is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lehto is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Lehto takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Lehto felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T2#
Lehto parries the strikes from Minion easily there. Minion is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Lehto to escape.
Minion lands an elbow. #SUB#
Minion tries for a kimura but Lehto is defending well.
Minion throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Minion misses with the ground and pound.
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!
Lehto regains half guard, as Minion was trying to land strikes.
Minion works his way into full mount!
Minion with a couple of short strikes.#T3#
Lehto wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Minion.
Minion putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Minion is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Lehto can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Lehto avoids a series of strikes thrown by Minion.
Lehto in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Minion throws a sloppy strike and Lehto uses the opportunity to reverse the position! A bit of a scramble here and Lehto has ended up in Minion's guard.
Lehto is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Minion keeping moving, preventing Lehto from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Minion manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lehto manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lehto working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Minion.
Minion pushing down on Lehto's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Minion frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Lehto in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Minion lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Lehto hang on?
Minion lands with some strikes.
We've been hearing good reports from Minion'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.
Lehto is in a horrible position here. Minion smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Minion lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Lehto hang on?
Minion cracks Lehto with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Minion throwing strikes here but Lehto is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Minion punching from mount but Lehto doing a good job of avoiding damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mega Minion dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Lehto throws a leg kick #TD#
and Minion counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lehto won't be happy with that.
Minion fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Lehto dodges the ground and pound from Minion.
The ground and pound from Minion seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Lehto dodges the ground and pound from Minion.
Minion landing a few strikes.
Minion throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Minion throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Minion cracks Lehto with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Minion throws a strike aimed at the side of Lehto's head but Lehto avoids it well.
Minion working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Mega Minion overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lehto dodges the ground and pound from Minion.
Minion throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Lehto works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Minion connects with a nice short shot to Lehto's temple.
Minion is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lehto can do to turn this around?#T1#
Minion is pressing down on Lehto's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lehto is holding on for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Minion missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Minion wants to free his trapped foot but Lehto is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Minion moves nicely into side control.
Minion fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Minion throws an elbow but Lehto slips to the side and avoids it well.#T2##SUB#
Minion thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Lehto takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Minion creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Lehto sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Lehto regains half guard, as Minion was trying to land strikes.
Minion throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Minion looks to land a strike but Lehto avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Lehto working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Minion.
Minion throws a big right hand that misses.
Minion scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Minion with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T3#
Minion in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Minion has gone for a leg lock! Lehto slips out almost immediately though and dives into Minion's guard.#REVB#
Lehto preventing the sweep.
Lehto wants to pass the guard but Minion is keeping the position.#SUB#
Minion looking for a guillotine here but Lehto defends easily.
Minion keeping moving, preventing Lehto from controlling successfully.
Lehto stays in close to Minion's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Lehto avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Minion on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Minion tries to get out of the position.#T4##SUB#
Minion working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Lehto has passed into half guard!
Lehto missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Minion is trying to get back to full guard.
Minion is refusing to be controlled, as Lehto sits in half guard.
Lehto might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Minion haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are battling for position here. Minion manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Lehto avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Minion is looking to cinch up a triangle. Lehto throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Minion's body to avoid the submission. Minion has instead reached around Lehto's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Minion arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mega Minion!
Mega Minion thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Tatu Lehto had this to say: 'Vandamnit! '. |
|
|
|
Event:
CW MMA: Biden Vs Lee
Date: Jan 03, 2021 |
#R1#
Arai tries to land a front kick but Lehto steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lehto tries to land a knee to the head but Arai blocks with his arms.
Arai can't break the clinch.
Arai is trying to push Lehto away but Lehto has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Arai wants to get back to striking at distance but Lehto won't allow it.
Lehto landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Arai tries to break free but Lehto pushes him back against the cage.
Arai wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lehto lands a knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lehto obliges.
Arai is breathing heavily.
Arai is looking to break free of the clinch but Lehto has double underhooks.
Lehto missing with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arai is trying to break the clinch but Lehto is controlling him.
Lehto is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Arai is defending well for now.
Lehto connects with a nasty looking knee right to Arai's face.
#CUT2#It looks like Takeo Arai has been cut.
Arai is trying to break the clinch but Lehto is controlling him.
Lehto putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Arai in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Lehto unloads a knee to the mid-section. Arai lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lehto crunches a lovely knee into Arai's ribcage.#T1#
Lehto lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
I was talking to Arai's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Lehto tries a knee to the head but Arai blocks it.
Lehto with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Lehto lands a knee to the body.
Lehto lands a good knee to the midsection. Arai won't want to take too many of those.
Lehto crunches a lovely knee into Arai's ribcage.
Lehto landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lehto obliges.
Lehto scores with a knee to the head.
#ROC2#Arai is rocked!
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!
Lehto lands a knee to the body.
Oh Arai is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lehto connects with a nasty looking knee right to Arai's face.
Lehto lands a big knee to the head and Arai goes down! Lehto pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tatu Lehto! |
|
|
|
Event:
CW MMA: Warriors Rising
Date: Oct 31, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Calderwood steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Lehto. That one must have hurt.
Calderwood takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lehto.
#KD2#
A big head kick from Lehto and Calderwood is sent sprawling to the canvas! #CUT2#It looks like Carlos Calderwood has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lehto trying to control but Calderwood is working from the bottom.
Lehto really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Calderwood. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lehto throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Calderwood works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Calderwood is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Calderwood keeping moving, preventing Lehto from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Calderwood is looking to cinch up a triangle. Lehto throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Calderwood's body to avoid the submission. Calderwood has instead reached around Lehto's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Calderwood arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Carlos Calderwood!
Carlos Calderwood seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
