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Event:
SMASH: Dredd vs Hall
Date: May 11, 2024 |
#R1#
Soldic throws a lazy right hand but Korppila sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Soldic scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice shot by Soldic.
Korppila tries to score a power double leg takedown but Soldic sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Korppila somewhat.
Soldic scoring well with a low kick there.
Soldic keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD2#
Korppila changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Soldic looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
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.
Soldic tries to buck Korppila off but Korppila is having none of it.#SUB2#
Korppila looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Korppila trying to control the action but Soldic is working from the bottom.
Korppila looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Soldic is trying to get back to half guard.#T1#
Korppila trying to control the position but Soldic is working away.
Soldic is trying to control Korppila's posture but Korppila avoids it. #SUB2#
Korppila tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Korppila has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Korppila wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Soldic, who protects the arm well.
Korppila fails to land a wild elbow strike.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Korppila working away.
Soldic is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Korppila's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Korppila is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Soldic doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Korppila.
Korppila not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Soldic wants to improve his position but Korppila is controlling well.
Soldic regains full guard. Nicely done. #T3#
Soldic looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Korppila thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Korppila trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Soldic avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Korppila pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Soldic is keeping the position for now.
Soldic wants to sweep but no luck.
Korppila stands and throws Soldic's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Soldic tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Korppila scores with punches from side control.
Soldic is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Korppila 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.
Korppila wants to lay and pray for a moment but Soldic keeps working.
Korppila in side control lands a decent elbow.
Soldic on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Soldic tries to get out of the position.
Korppila scores with punches from side control.
Korppila trying to control the action but Soldic is working from the bottom.
Soldic manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Soldic is looking for a sweep. Korppila is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
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. Korppila connects with a nice short shot to Soldic's temple.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Korppila 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#
Soldic misses with a body shot.
Sime Soldic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Korppila takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Soldic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Soldic misses with a right hand
and Korppila counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD2#
Korppila fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Soldic sprawls well initially but Korppila persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Soldic really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Soldic is trying to get back to full guard.
Korppila is looking to take a break and control but Soldic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Korppila missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Soldic is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Korppila is keen to just control but Soldic is a slippery customer.
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.
Korppila with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Soldic is looking for a sweep. Korppila is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1##SUB2#
Korppila is working for a kimura but Soldic is defending it quite comfortably.
Soldic is refusing to be controlled, as Korppila sits in half guard.
Soldic keeping hold of Korppila's head, controlling as best he can.
Soldic is trying to get back to full guard.
Korppila seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Soldic does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Korppila is working for a kimura but Soldic is defending it quite comfortably.
Soldic trying to control here.
Korppila looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Soldic is trying to get back to full guard.
Soldic wants to control but Korppila is keeping busy and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Korppila scoring well with a low kick there.
Korppila swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Soldic misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Korppila looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Soldic is fending him off so far but Korppila persists. Nope, Soldic circles away and we're back to standing.
Soldic just misses with a punch to the body.
Korppila shoots for a takedown but Soldic saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Korppila misses with a straight left.
Korppila needs to keep his hands up - Soldic had a free shot at his head there.#TD2#
Korppila feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Korppila tries to free his leg and advance position but Soldic is retaining full guard.
Soldic keeping moving, preventing Korppila from controlling successfully.
Soldic managing to control the position.
Korppila in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Korppila tries to free his leg and advance position but Soldic is retaining full guard. #T4#
Korppila stops Soldic from standing up.
Soldic looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Korppila wants to pass the guard but Soldic is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Soldic misses with a leg kick
and Korppila cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Soldic tests Korppila's chin there with a solid looking shot.#TD2#
Korppila closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Soldic quickly recovers to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Korppila trying to mount his opponent but Soldic defends it. #SUB2#
Korppila is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Soldic defends it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Korppila is working for a kimura but Soldic is defending it quite comfortably.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Korppila 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! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Soldic scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sime Soldic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Korppila lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Korppila fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Horrible takedown attempt by Korppila or perhaps it was just good defense by Soldic, which made it look bad.
Korppila takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Soldic scores with the left hand. Korppila knows he should have avoided that one.
Jab from Soldic.
Good leg kick by Soldic.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soldic slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Korppila looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Soldic is fending him off so far but Korppila persists. Nope, Soldic circles away and we're back to standing.
Sime Soldic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Korppila.
Korppila bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Korppila checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Korppila shoots in looking for a takedown. Soldic tries to sprawl out of it but Korppila keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Soldic manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T1#
Soldic lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Korppila shoots in for a takedown but Soldic shows good takedown defense.
Korppila staying out of range there.
Nice uppercut lands for Soldic. That snapped Korppila's head back.
Korppila moves out of range of the strikes.
Soldic throws a big shot that misses.
Soldic jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Soldic lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#ROC#Korppila is rocked!
Korppila dives in for a single leg takedown but Soldic sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Korppila defending well as Soldic loads up on a big left hand.
Korppila closes this distance looking for a takedown but Soldic circles away.
Korppila takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#TD2#
Korppila feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Korppila takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Soldic seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Tom Korppila is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Soldic throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Soldic is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Korppila wants to control from the top but Soldic keeps moving.
Soldic trying to control the position.
Korppila preventing the sweep.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Korppila is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Korppila is looking to land body kicks.
Soldic throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Korppila counters with a straight right hand.#TD2#
Korppila decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Soldic is looking to control Korppila's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Soldic avoid being mounted?
Soldic is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Korppila throwing shots but Soldic is blocking nicely.
Soldic knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Korppila on the ground.#SUB2#
Korppila is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Korppila prevents Soldic from improving his position.#T4#
Soldic controlling the position well.
Soldic is refusing to be controlled, as Korppila sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Korppila is looking for a kimura here.
Soldic is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Korppila's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Korppila's back!#SUB#
Soldic looking for the choke but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sime Soldic showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Korppila 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 Josh West scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tom Korppila!
Tom Korppila made sure to mention his sponsor, Brooklyn Threads in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
SMASH: Barboza vs Veainu
Date: Apr 06, 2024 |
#R1#
Korppila on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hassan lands a body shot.
Hassan thows a leg kick but Korppila checks it
and Korppila counters with a straight right hand.
Korppila shoots in and drives through. Hassan sprawls well.
Korppila drops his hands momentarily and Hassan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hassan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Korppila defending well as Hassan loads up on a big left hand.
Hassan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#TD2#
Korppila drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hassan wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Korppila manages to pass to side control. #SUB2#
Korppila is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hassan has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hassan scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Korppila manages to mount him!
#T1#
Hassan wants to try and get back to his feet.
Korppila throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Hassan is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Korppila with a couple of short strikes.
Korppila thowing shots but they're missing.
Hassan blocking the ground and pound.
Hassan is squirming around, avoiding Korppila's attempts to control the action.
Hassan wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
#SUB2#
Korppila goes for an armbar but Hassan turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Hassan. #T2#
Hassan tries to stand but Korppila is controlling from the bottom. #SUB2#
Korppila looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Korppila isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Hassan stacks Korppila 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 Hassan!
Korppila tries to improve position but can't. #T3##SU#
Hassan stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Korppila fails with the takedown.
Hassan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Korppila.
Korppila slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Korppila steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hassan.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Korppila! But no joy.
Korppila shoots in and drives through. Hassan sprawls well.
Abduwali Hassan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Korppila.
Hassan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hassan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Korppila checks it well.
Korppila keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hassan.
Abduwali Hassan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hassan lands a jab.
Abduwali Hassan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good shot there by Hassan.
Horrible takedown attempt by Korppila or perhaps it was just good defense by Hassan, which made it look bad.
Korppila dives in for a single leg takedown but Hassan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hassan misses with an uppercut. Korppila saw that one coming.
Korppila lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Korppila fails with a takedown attempt. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Korppila looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hassan throws a jab when Korppila was well out of range.#CL#
Hassan rushes Korppila and presses him up against the cage.
Hassan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Korppilas head. #TD2#
Korppila ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Korppila no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Hassan wanted to stand there but Korppila had control of the position.
Korppila has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Korppila looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Hassan has picked Korppila up and slammed him! Korppila can't keep hold of the triangle and Hassan manages to pass to side control!#SU#
Hassan decides to stand back up.
Hassan looks to land a right hand but Korppila moved out of range.
Korppila has a takedown stuffed.
Korppila uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hassan.
Korppila shoots for a double leg takedown but Hassan sprawls well. He's pushed Korppila's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hassan cracks Korppila with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#ROC#Korppila is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Abduwali Hassan 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#
Hassan lands with a nice body punch.
Hassan throws a looping overhand right but Korppila ducks down to avoid it.
Korppila uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hassan.
Hassan misses with a left hand
and Hassan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Korppila uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hassan.
A swing and a miss from Korppila.
Hassan moves away from the strike by Korppila.
Hassan misses with an uppercut
and Korppila counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Korppila tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hassan loads up on a big right hand but Korppila slips the punch.
Hassan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Korppila can do to turn this around?
Hassan throws a shot to the body.
Hassan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Korppila throws out the jab.
Korppila walks into a straight right hand from Hassan.
Korppila defending well as Hassan loads up on a big left hand.
Hassan lands with an overhand left.
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 bone on bone clash there as Korppila blocks the leg kick.
Hassan loads up on a big right hand but Korppila slips the punch.
Korppila doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Korppila walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T1#
Hassan lands a jab to the head.
Korppila is still on wobbly legs! Can Hassan finish him?
Hassan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Korppila on the side of the head.
Korppila fails with a takedown attempt.
Hassan throws a shot from downtown. Korppila moves away and avoids it.
Hassan throws a looping overhand right but Korppila ducks down to avoid it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hassan.
Korppila uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hassan.
Korppila seems to have recovered his senses.
Hassan wants to clinch
and Hassan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Korppila keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hassan digs a good body shot into Korppila's ribs.
Hassan misses with a looping left.
Hassan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Korppila was well out of range. Poor timing from Hassan.
Korppila goes for a double leg but Hassan avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hassan continues to drive forward.
Hassan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hassan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Korppila shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hassan sprawls well. Hassan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Korppila gets slowly back to his feet.
It looked like Hassan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Abduwali Hassan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Korppila.
A big right from Korppila misses.
Korppila closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hassan circles away.
A left lands for Hassan.
Hassan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Korppila.
Hassan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hassan lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Korppila falls backwards - clearly groggy! Hassan dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abduwali Hassan!
After the big win, Abduwali Hassan made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Stoner's Killer Apparel and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
In defeat, Tom Korppila stepped up to the mic, saying 'Well didn’t that suck? He may have beaten me, but could he outwrestle a bear? I don’t think so.'. |
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Event:
SMASH: Prescott vs Thai 2
Date: Mar 02, 2024 |
#R1#
Roy misses with a hook. Korppila ducked under it nicely.
Korppila throws out a counter right but Roy avoids it with no problem.
Tom Korppila seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roy wants to slow Korppila down by chopping away at his legs.
Roy defending well as Korppila loads up on a big left hand.
Korppila shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Roy but Roy pushes him off and we're back to square one.
As Korppila backs away, Roy returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Korppila throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Roy's waist but Roy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Korppila off to one side.
Roy stuffs the takedown attempt from Korppila. Korppila gets slowly back to his feet.
Rob Roy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Korppila.
Korppila shoots and misses
letting Roy counter with a right hand.
Roy slaps away a takedown attempt from Korppila, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Korppila shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Roy as he jumps to the side.
Korppila fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A counter left hand to the body from Roy misses its target.#T1#
Korppila scores with the left hand. Roy knows he should have avoided that one.
Roy misses with an uppercut
and Korppila counters with a three punch combo that has Roy backing up. Roy nods at Korppila to acknowledge the strikes.
Korppila tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Roy swivels and escapes.
Korppila looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Roy is fending him off so far but Korppila persists. Nope, Roy circles away and we're back to standing.
The fighters circling - Korppila throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Korppila moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Roy finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Korppila looks winded!
Korppila lands a glancing blow to the side of Roy's head.#TD2#
Korppila drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Korppila wants to pass the guard but Roy is keeping the position.
Roy looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Roy seems keen to control Korppila's posture.
Roy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Korppila wants to control from the top but Roy keeps moving.
Roy can't keep his opponent in guard - Korppila advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Roy holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T3#
Korppila perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Korppila is working for a kimura but Roy is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Korppila is working for a kimura but Roy is defending it quite comfortably.
Korppila passes to full mount!
Roy is working to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Roy blocking the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Korppila is working for a guillotine from mount but Roy frees his head quite easily.
Roy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Korppila on the ground.
Korppila 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.
#SUB2#
Korppila goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Roy turns into him and now he's in Korppila's guard.
#SUB2#
Korppila working for a triangle but Roy defends it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Korppila dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Korppila is trying hard to land a takedown here. Roy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Roy throwing a counter right hand but Korppila manages to avoid it.
Roy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Korppila doesn't seem bothered though.
Korppila shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Korppila takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Korppila drops his hands momentarily and Roy takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #ROC#Korppila is rocked!
Some wild striking there from Korppila.
Roy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Korppila is still on wobbly legs! Can Roy finish him?
Roy throws an overhand right that lands on Korppila's shoulder, as Korppila tries to avoid the shot.
Roy defending well as Korppila loads up on a big left hand.
Korppila seems to have recovered his senses.
Rob Roy is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Korppila looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Roy!
Roy tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Korppila wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Roy on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Roy tries to get out of the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Korppila wants to lay and pray for a moment but Roy keeps working. #T1#
Check out the look on Korppila's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Roy keeps Korppila under control for a moment.
Korppila looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Roy managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Korppila.
Tom Korppila has got the better of the ground game so far.
Korppila throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Korppila throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Korppila sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Roy is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Korppila has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Korppila is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Roy knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Korppila looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T2#
Roy is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Korppila is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Roy has escaped the position, nice work there.
Korppila wants to control but Roy is keeping him busy. #T3#
Korppila throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #SUB2#
Korppila is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Roy knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Korppila is working Roy over with some ground and pound from side control.
Korppila is looking to take a break and control but Roy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Roy takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#T4#
Roy is looking to regain half guard here but Korppila keeps moving and retains side control.
Korppila is looking to take a break and control but Roy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Roy defending against the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Korppila wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Roy, who protects the arm well.
Roy is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Ice Cream Parlour, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Korppila is trying to ground and pound but Roy uses the momentary lack of control by Korppila to regain half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Korppila showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Korppila goes for a double leg but Roy avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Roy continues to drive forward.
Korppila misses with a low kick.
Korppila misses with a takedown attempt
and Roy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Roy looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice uppercut there from Roy.
Korppila is trying hard to land a takedown here. Roy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rob Roy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Korppila.#TD2#
Korppila feints and as Roy raises his hands in defense, Korppila changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Korppila wants to pass the guard but Roy is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Korppila being controlled here momentarily. #T1#
Roy keeping moving, preventing Korppila from controlling successfully.
Korppila is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Korppila throwing strikes but missing.
Korppila wants to pass the guard but Roy is keeping the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Roy is controlling Korppila's posture.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rob Roy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tom Korppila is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Roy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Korppila.#TD2#
Korppila shoots in and bounces Roy off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Roy keeping full guard, as Korppila tries to pass.
Roy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Korppila postures up in Roy's guard and throws a big left but Roy blocks it.
Roy keeping moving, preventing Korppila from controlling successfully.
Korppila stays in close to Roy's body and controls the position. #T3#
Korppila wants to pass the guard but Roy is keeping the position.
Korppila is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Korppila has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sloppy strikes from Roy. Those never looked like landing.
A cross from Korppila lands.
Korppila throws a body punch but Roy moves out of range.
Korppila shoots and misses
and as Korppila loses concentration momentarily, Roy counters with a picture perfect head kick! Korppila goes down, out cold! The referee rushed in to check on his condition - I'm sure he'll be ok but that was a massive knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Rob Roy!
Our winner, Rob Roy, 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.
Tom Korppila spoke after the fight, saying 'Well didn’t that suck? He may have beaten me, but could he outwrestle a bear? I don’t think so.'. |
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Event:
SMASH: Rocksaw vs Khan
Date: Feb 04, 2024 |
#R1#
Korppila shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Richardson as he avoids it easily.
Richardson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#TD#
Korppila closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Richardson did well to prevent Korppila getting side control.
Korppila wants to lay and pray for a moment but Richardson keeps working.
Korppila definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Korppila thows a huge punch but Richardson dodges it nicely.
Korppila sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Richardson defending well though. #SUB#
Korppila is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Korppila is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Korppila not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T1#
Korppila not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Korppila not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Korppila throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Korppila seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Richardson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Richardson is defending against the submission attempts here by Korppila.
Korppila controlling the pace.
Richardson is looking for a sweep. Korppila is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Richardson gets back to full guard.
Korppila looking to sit in guard and control but Richardson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Richardson looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Richardson has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Korppila to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Richardson is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Korppila pulls down on the head and he's put Richardson to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tom Korppila!
Tom Korppila very nearly forgot to thank Brooklyn Threads 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. |
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Event:
SMASH: Dankovic vs Gustafsson
Date: Jan 14, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Korppila looking to score a takedown here. Furioto is defending well but Korppila drives through and ends up in Furioto's guard.
Furioto keeping moving, preventing Korppila from controlling successfully.
Furioto keeping full guard, as Korppila tries to pass.
Korppila throws a big right hand that misses.
Korppila showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Korppila looking to improve position, pressing down on Furioto's thigh with his hand. Furioto seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Korppila paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Korppila's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Furioto picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Maximus Furioto!
Maximus Furioto managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Bondi MMA ðŸï¸, into his post fight interview.
In defeat, Tom Korppila stepped up to the mic, saying 'Well didn’t that suck? He may have beaten me, but could he outwrestle a bear? I don’t think so.'. |
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Event:
SMASH: Kosmanov vs Romero
Date: Dec 23, 2023 |
#R1#
Korppila walks into a straight right hand from Shredder.
Korppila tries for a takedown but Shredder sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Korppila tries for a takedown but Shredder sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Korppila shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Shredder sprawls well. Shredder wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Korppila gets slowly back to his feet.
Slash Shredder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Korppila.
Shredder connects with a jab.
Korppila dives in for a single leg takedown but Shredder sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
It looked like Shredder wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Slash Shredder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shredder connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Korppila will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Shredder connects with the punch.
Korppila's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Shredder connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Korppila scrambles back to his feet.#TD2#
Korppila drives through with a takedown into Shredder's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Korppila postures up in Shredder's guard and throws a big left but Shredder blocks it.
Korppila working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Shredder avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Korppila is looking to work some ground and pound but Shredder has wrist control.
Korppila lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T1#
Korppila trying to control but Shredder is working from the bottom.
Korppila throwing strikes from guard but Shredder blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Korppila accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Korppila pushing down on Shredder's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Korppila trying to control the action but Shredder is working from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Korppila lands a nice short elbow.
Shredder is not content to let Korppila control the position.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Korppila throwing shots but Shredder is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Korppila content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Korppila scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Shredder avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Korppila. #SUB2#
Korppila seems to be working for a kimura but Shredder defends the submission attempt.
Korppila looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T3#
Korppila trying to pass the guard but Shredder defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Korppila frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Korppila putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Korppila wants to control the pace but Shredder is squirming around nicely.
Korppila unloading with bombs!
Korppila has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Korppila cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
#T4#
Shredder taking shots to the head.
Shredder is squirming around, avoiding Korppila's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Korppila moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Shredder has worked his arm free - good work by Shredder!
#SUB2#
Korppila is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Shredder is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Korppila goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Shredder has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Korppila but great work by Shredder.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Korppila tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Shredder wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Korppila dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Korppila shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Shredder sprawls well. Shredder wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Korppila gets slowly back to his feet.
Shredder with a body punch. A glancing blow.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Korppila.
Korppila misses with an uppercut. Shredder saw that one coming.
Korppila ducks under a wild hook from Shredder.
No luck for Korppila with that takedown attempt.
Slash Shredder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Korppila.
Shredder cracks a nice hook into Korppila's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shredder lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Korppila looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Korppila looks for a takedown but Shredder sprawls well.
Korppila tries for a takedown but Shredder sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Shredder lands a body shot.
Korppila shoots in for a double leg but Shredder sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T1#
Korppila throws a looping overhand right but Shredder ducks down to avoid it.
Korppila fails to land with a series of punches.
Korppila avoids the body shot from Shredder.
Korppila shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Korppila shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Shredder defends it nicely.
Korppila swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Korppila slips under a jab.
Shredder just misses with a punch to the body.
Good exchange - Shredder coming out on top.
Korppila will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Korppila throws a body punch but Shredder moves out of range.
Shredder lands the left hand.
Shredder misses with a body shot.
Korppila shoots in but no luck this time.
Korppila is breathing heavily.
Shredder connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Shredder is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Korppila can do to turn this around?
Korppila shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Shredder but Shredder pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Shredder scores with a shot to the body.
#T2#
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!
Shredder stuffs the takedown.
Slash Shredder is winning the standup battle so far.
Shredder digs a good body shot into Korppila's ribs.
Shredder misses the shot to the body.
Korppila uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shredder.
Shredder lands with an overhand left.
Shredder ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Korppila avoids the body shot from Shredder.
Slash Shredder is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shredder just misses with a punch to the body.
Shredder lands a body shot.
Shredder scores with a jab. Korppila acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Korppila misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Shredder lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd cheers as Korppila lands an impressive looking overhand right. Shredder doesn't seem phased though.
Shredder throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shredder ducks right into an uppercut from Korppila.
Shredder throws a shot to the body.
Korppila slips under a jab.#T3#
Korppila dives in for a single leg takedown but Shredder sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Shredder misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Korppila.
Korppila slips a straight right by Shredder.
Shredder throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Korppila stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#TD2#
Korppila feints and as Shredder raises his hands in defense, Korppila changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Korppila throwing strikes but missing.
Shredder wants to stand up but Korppila is controlling him.
Korppila with a flurry of punches that miss.
Korppila passes Shredder's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T4#
Korppila with the ground and pound but Shredder uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Shredder is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Korppila is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Shredder preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Korppila wants to control from the top but Shredder keeps moving.
Korppila throws an elbow that misses. Shredder uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Korppila's guard. Nice move by Shredder!#REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Slash Shredder dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##TD2#
Korppila changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Shredder looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Shredder wants to get back to his feet but Korppila drags him back down.#SUB2#
Korppila tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Korppila has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Korppila thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Shredder is not content to let Korppila control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Korppila tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T1##SUB2#
Korppila tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Korppila has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Shredder wants to get back to his feet but Korppila is dominant here and he's now got Shredder's back!
Shredder trying to get back to his feet but Korppila is in full control for now. #SUB2#
Korppila is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Shredder defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #T2#
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.#SUB2#
Korppila looking to break Shredder's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Shredder remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Korppila will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Korppila misses with an elbow to the head.
Korppila tries to get the hooks in deep but Shredder pushed the leg off. #SUB2#
Korppila 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, Shredder has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Tom Korppila has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Shredder defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#T3#
Shredder is trying to stand back up.
Korppila throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch. #SUB2#
Korppila looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Shredder is controlling Korppila 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard. #SUB2#
Shredder is sitting in close to Korppila's body. Korppila has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Shredder is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Shredder is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Korppila.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tom Korppila!
Tom Korppila managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Brooklyn Threads, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 10, 2023 |
#R1#
Korppila darts in looking for a takedown but McQuirre gets double underhooks and turns Korppila into the cage.
McQuirre doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Korppila wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Korppila tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Korppila tries to circle away but McQuirre has him pinned against the cage.
McQuirre is pressed up against the cage. Korppila has hold of a leg and is looking to drag McQuirre down to the mat. McQuirre avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
McQuirre fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Korppila.
McQuirre thuds a left hand into Korppila's body.
McQuirre thumps Korppila with a low kick.
A cross from McQuirre lands.
McQuirre tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Korppila was well out of range. Poor timing from McQuirre.
Korppila shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McQuirre defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Korppila. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Korppila misses the jab.
McQuirre throws a right hand that Korppila ducks under and follows up with a left that Korppila also avoids with ease.
McQuirre moves into range and connects with a jab.
McQuirre slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
McQuirre thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Korppila if he has to take too many more of those.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McQuirre feints and then cracks Korppila's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Korppila down. #T1##CL#
Korppila closes the distance and clinches.
McQuirre works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McQuirre blocks a body shot from Korppila.
We've been informed that McQuirre has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Korppila creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
McQuirre breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McQuirre clobbers Korppila with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A jab from McQuirre finds it's way through Korppila's defenses.
McQuirre lands with an uppercut that bounces Korppila off the cage and back into range.
McQuirre tests Korppila's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Korppila is looking to clinch but McQuirre is avoiding it.
McQuirre lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#ROC2#Korppila is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
McQuirre throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McQuirre connects with a good right hand that stumbles Korppila. Korppila circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Oh Korppila is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Korppila walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
McQuirre delivers a nice body kick.
The fighters circling - Korppila throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
McQuirre jabs Korppila right on the nose. Korppila blinks but takes it well.
McQuirre lands a jab.
Korppila tries to land a front kick but McQuirre steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McQuirre misses with a low kick.
Korppila seems to have got his legs back now.
McQuirre fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Korppila looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice uppercut there from McQuirre.
McQuirre lands with a shot to the body.
Korppila takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Korppila is trying hard to land a takedown here. McQuirre sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL#
Korppila takes the fight into the clinch.
I was talking to Korppila's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
McQuirre misses with the head strike.
Korppila takes an elbow to the forehead.
McQuirre using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Korppila has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Korppila lands a body punch in the clinch.
Korppila is trying to force a seperation but McQuirre has the dominant position.#T3#
McQuirre lands with a short shot to the head.
A short body shot lands from Korppila as the two fighters clinch.
Korppila digs a right hand underneath McQuirre's ribcage. McQuirre let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Korppila scores with an uppercut up the middle.#TD#
Korppila manages to pull guard.
Korppila trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Korppila is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Korppila looking for a guillotine here but McQuirre defends easily.
McQuirre wants to stand but Korppila is controlling his posture from full guard.
Korppila looking to control.
#T4##SUB#
Korppila has his foot on McQuirre's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McQuirre works his way back into a safe position though.
McQuirre tries to stand but Korppila is controlling from the bottom.
Korppila not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
McQuirre is sitting in close to Korppila's body. Korppila has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! McQuirre is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, McQuirre is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Korppila.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tom Korppila!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Tom Korppila made sure he mentioned Brooklyn Threads, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 02, 2023 |
#R1#
Black misses with a takedown attempt - Korppila sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Black shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Korppila pinned against the cage. Korppila gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jab by Korppila.
Black fails with the takedown
letting Korppila counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Dana Black has been cut.
Tom Korppila has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dana Black .
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Black is defended easily by Korppila.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black fails with the takedown
and Korppila counters with a stiff right hand.
Korppila flashes Black a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Black 's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Black crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Korppila punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tom Korppila!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Tom Korppila waved his t-shirt featuring Brooklyn Threads's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 13, 2023 |
#R1#
Korppila lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A low kick from Korppila misses #TD#
and Cubbedge counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB2#
Korppila has an active guard here but Cubbedge has managed to pass into half guard.
Cubbedge passes the guard and advances to mount!
Cubbedge content just to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cubbedge fails to advance to Korppila's back.
Korppila tries to control the position but Cubbedge now has his back.
#T1#
Korppila trying to control the action but Cubbedge just sinks the hooks in.
You can see the frustration on Korppila's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Cubbedge slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Korppila is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Cubbedge off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Cubbedge is not going to allow Korppila to sit and survive in this position.
Korppila is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Cubbedge just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T2#
You can see the frustration on Korppila's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Cubbedge controlling the position well here. Korppila rolled but Cubbedge kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#SUB#
Cubbedge is persistently looking for the submission but Korppila is defending it well.
Cubbedge doesn't have the hooks in and Korppila manages to turn into his guard.
#T3#
Korppila being controlled here momentarily.
Korppila loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Korppila pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cubbedge is keeping the position for now.
Korppila won't allow Cubbedge to sweep him here.
Cubbedge is pulling down on Korppila's head to control his posture.
Korppila 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.
Cubbedge keeping moving, preventing Korppila from controlling successfully. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Korppila working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Korppila trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cubbedge pulls Korppila in close to his closed guard and prevents Korppila from doing any damage or advancing position.
Korppila trying to control but Cubbedge is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Korppila paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jab from Korppila.#ROC2#Cubbedge is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bart Cubbedge dominated that round.
That's time! Cubbedge 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Korppila drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Cubbedge right on the button. Cubbedge goes down! Korppila follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Korppila gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tom Korppila!
A very excited looking Tom Korppila made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
WVT 130: Account v Peterson
Date: Jul 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Korppila cracks Jones with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CUT#It looks like Kevin Jones has been cut.#TD2#
Jones closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Korppila can't do much from the bottom here.
Check out the look on Jones's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
#SUB2#
Jones tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Jones cracks Korppila with a big elbow. #ROC2#Korppila is rocked!
Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Korppila keeps working. #SUB2#
Jones has an Americana. Korppila didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Jones is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Jones hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Kevin Jones!
A very excited looking Kevin Jones rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
Tom Korppila was interviewed post fight and said 'Well didn’t that suck? He may have beaten me, but could he outwrestle a bear? I don’t think so.'. |
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Event:
WVT 116: Bradley v Burger
Date: Jun 16, 2023 |
#R1#
Nice shot by Meredith.
Korppila lands with a cross. #KD2#
Meredith feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Korppila sprawling to the canvas! Korppila rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Meredith finish him?!
#ROC2#Korppila is rocked!
Korppila walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Meredith swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ted Meredith!
Our winner, Ted Meredith, 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.
Tom Korppila spoke after the fight, saying 'Well didn’t that suck? He may have beaten me, but could he outwrestle a bear? I don’t think so.'. |
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Event:
TWGC 39 (265lbs, D1): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 15, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 33 losses; Richard Morgan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Tom Korppila!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yuuki Gou and Taro Takaoka.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Morgan looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Morgan (2) vs (0) Korppila
Korppila is trying to maintain the position but Morgan is very close to passing his half guard.
Morgan works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Morgan (5) vs (0) Korppila#SUB#
Morgan is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Korppila has escaped the position, nice work there.
Korppila is looking for a sweep.
Morgan moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morgan trying to control the action but Korppila is working from the bottom.
Korppila trying to remain calm as Morgan controls from the top position.#T1#
Morgan'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.
Korppila is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Morgan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Korppila is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Korppila is looking to regain half guard here but Morgan keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Morgan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Korppila knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T2#
Morgan working away.
Korppila is looking to regain half guard here but Morgan keeps moving and retains side control.
Korppila regains half guard.
Korppila tries to get to full guard but Morgan has control of the leg. #SUB#
Morgan is trying to work for a kimura but Korppila is defending well.
#T3#
Morgan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Morgan prevents Korppila from improving his position.#SUB2#
Korppila looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Morgan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Korppila defends it well. #SUB#
Morgan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Korppila doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Morgan. #SUB2#
Korppila looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
Morgan trying to control from half guard but Korppila is working away.
Morgan has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Morgan (8) vs (0) Korppila
Morgan fails to advance to Korppila's back.
Korppila working to try and regain half guard.
Morgan wants to control the pace but Korppila is squirming around nicely. #T5#
Morgan controlling his opponent.
Korppila tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Morgan controlling from the full mount.
Korppila tries to hold on but Morgan postures up.
Morgan takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Morgan (11) vs (0) Korppila
Korppila tries to escape the position.
#SUB#
Morgan looking for the RNC. #T6#
Good control from Morgan.#SUB#
Korppila fending off the submission attempt from Morgan.
Morgan has the hooks in. Korppila is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Morgan really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Korppila.
Korppila tries to escape but Morgan has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Morgan is trying to stick to Korppila's back but Korppila is turning into Morgan. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Morgan's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Korppila. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morgan (11) vs (2) Korppila#SUB#
Morgan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T7#
Morgan trying to control the position here.
Korppila wants to pass the guard but Morgan is keeping the position.
Korppila is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Korppila works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Morgan trying to control here.
Morgan tries to get to full guard but Korppila has control of the leg.
Morgan moves into full guard.
#T8##SUB2#
Korppila drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Morgan manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Korppila has Morgan in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morgan (13) vs (2) Korppila
Morgan is stalling in the full guard.
Morgan wants to control from the top but Korppila keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morgan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Korppila's guard.
Morgan wants to pass to mount but Korppila is defending the position.
Korppila wants to get back to full guard.#T9#
Morgan trying to control from half guard but Korppila is working away.
Morgan passes into side control, despite Korppila's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Morgan (16) vs (2) Korppila
Korppila gets back to half guard.
Korppila has a hand on Morgan's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Morgan takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Morgan (19) vs (2) Korppila
Morgan trying to control but Korppila is having none of it.
Morgan controlling his opponent. #T10#
Korppila is trying to escape the mount but Morgan keeps good control and instead manages to take Korppila's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Morgan (22) vs (2) Korppila
Korppila wants to control his opponent's hands but Morgan gets his hands free.
Korppila tries to break free.
#SUB#
Korppila showing good submission defense here.
#SUB#
Morgan 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, Korppila has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
I really don't envy Korppila right now.
Korppila is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Morgan is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Korppila with him. Korppila is trying to defend but Morgan has an arm under the chin now! Korppila grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Richard Morgan!
The defeated Tom Korppila had this to say: 'Well didn’t that suck? He may have beaten me, but could he outwrestle a bear? I don’t think so.'. |
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Event:
DMMA 168 Hightower vs Tyler
Date: Feb 19, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Rocky fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Korppila, pushing him back against the cage.
Korppila prevents a body shot from Rocky.
Korppila fails to pull guard.
Korppila blocking some punches.
Korppila trying to land knees to the body.
Rocky letting Korppila take a breather here.
Korppila tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rocky just stands there and leans against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Rocky fails to land.
Rocky gets through Korppila's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Korppila trying to control the position but instead, Rocky has worked for underhooks and has pushed Korppila into the cage.
Rocky with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Korppila tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rocky avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Korppila.
Rocky throws a head punch that misses.
The referee calls for Korppila to work.
Rocky lands a right hand.
Korppila tries to score a body lock takedown but Rocky shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Apollo Rocky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Korppila.#T1#
Rocky tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Korppila avoids it.
Rocky lands a body shot in the clinch.
Korppila working aggressively here.
Rocky prevents a body shot from Korppila.
Korppila goes for a takedown attempt but Rocky pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Rocky clinches up against the cage.
Korppila tries to pull guard but Rocky holds him up against the cage and eventually Korppila drops back down to his feet.
Rocky tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Korppila avoids it.
Rocky landing knees to the head.
Rocky misses with a knee strike.
Korppila is trying to pull guard but Rocky turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Korppila tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rocky smiles and moves away.
Korppila missing with a left hand there. Rocky was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Korppila pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Rocky back to the cage. Korppila follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Rocky looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Nice takedown defense from Rocky. No joy for Korppila on that attempt.
Rocky fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Korppila manages to avoid it.
Korppila fails to land with a series of punches.
Rocky is looking for a counter combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!#KD#
Rocky lands a left and a right that send Korppila crashing to the mat, dazed. Rocky thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Korppila is rocked!
Apollo Rocky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Korppila with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rocky counters with a stiff right hand.
Korppila is still on wobbly legs! Can Rocky finish him?#CL#
Rocky clinches up with Korppila and pushes him back against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Korppila.
Korppila is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rocky pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rocky connects with a knee to the head.
Korppila is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Rocky is defending well.
Rocky lands a hook that snaps the head of Korppila backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Korppila.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Rocky obliges.
Korppila looks winded!
Rocky lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rocky lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Rocky.
Rocky with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #KD#
Rocky drops Korppila onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Korppila is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#T3#
Rocky mutters something to Korppila before pushing him back against the cage. As Korppila comes back towards him, Rocky unloads a hook from the very depths of hell that knocks Korppila clean out! Oh. My. God. That is some seriously brutal stuff right there! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Apollo Rocky!
Apollo Rocky made sure to mention his sponsor, Champion Apparel in his post fight interview.
Tom Korppila was interviewed post fight and said 'Well didn’t that suck? He may have beaten me, but could he outwrestle a bear? I don’t think so.'. |
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Event:
DMMA Wednesday Warfare 2
Date: Jan 25, 2023 |
#R1#
Gutsu lands a jab to the head.
Gutsu misses with a shot to the body #CL2#
and Korppila counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #TD2#
Korppila works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Gutsu looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gutsu will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Korppila loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Korppila pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gutsu is keeping the position for now.
Gutsu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gutsu looking to control.
Korppila preventing the sweep.
Korppila throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Korppila postures up in Gutsu's guard and throws a big left but Gutsu blocks it.
Korppila throwing strikes but missing.
Korppila working some strikes from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Korppila preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Gutsu looking for a guillotine here but Korppila defends easily.
Korppila with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T1#
Gutsu looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Korppila throwing strikes from guard but Gutsu blocks nicely.
Korppila stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gutsu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Korppila postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Gutsu is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gutsu keeping full guard, as Korppila tries to pass.
Korppila makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Korppila pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gutsu is keeping the position for now.
Gutsu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Korppila in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gutsu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Korppila stopping the sweep attempt from Gutsu.#T2#
Korppila working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Korppila with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#CUT2#It looks like Gee Gutsu has been cut.
Korppila postures up and lands a big shot to Gutsu's brow.
Gutsu is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Korppila postures up in Gutsu's guard and throws a big left but Gutsu blocks it.
Gutsu is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Korppila lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Korppila passes into half guard.
Korppila landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Korppila landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Gutsu is pressing down on Korppila's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Korppila preventing the sweep.
Gutsu is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gutsu looking for a sweep. Not yet Gutsu, not yet. #T3##SUB2#
Korppila drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Korppila jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Korppila looking to pass the guard.
Gutsu looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gutsu can't keep his opponent in guard - Korppila advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gutsu is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Punch Out Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB2#
Korppila is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gutsu has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gutsu on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Gutsu gets back to full guard.
Korppila trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Korppila throws a big elbow that misses.
Korppila preventing the sweep.
Gutsu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gutsu bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Korppila's guard. #REVR##T4#
Gutsu wants to pass the guard but Korppila is keeping the position.
Gutsu trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Korppila manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Korppila stopping the sweep attempt from Gutsu.
Korppila is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #CUT2#Gee Gutsu's cut is getting worse.
Gutsu working a defensive guard here.
Gutsu looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Korppila sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gutsu's guard.
Korppila moves into full mount! Gutsu won't be happy about that!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Korppila with the ground and pound from mount. #CUT2#Jeez, Gee Gutsu's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Gee Gutsu's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tom Korppila!
Our winner, Tom Korppila, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
DMMA 158 Panda vs Schultz
Date: Dec 24, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Korppila looking to score a takedown here. Kendrick is defending well but Korppila drives through and ends up in Kendrick's guard.
Korppila content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Korppila passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SU2#
Korppila decides to take the fight back to the feet. #TD2#
Korppila shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kendrick manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Korppila is sitting in close to Kendrick's body. Kendrick has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Korppila is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Korppila is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Kendrick.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jalen Kendrick!
Jalen Kendrick spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
The defeated Tom Korppila had this to say: 'Well didn’t that suck? He may have beaten me, but could he outwrestle a bear? I don’t think so.'. |
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Event:
DMMA 151 Fukumitsu vs Kersikov
Date: Nov 05, 2022 |
#R1#
Rocky just misses with a punch to the body.
Rocky throws an overhand right that lands on Korppila's shoulder, as Korppila tries to avoid the shot.
Korppila appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Rocky wants to clinch up but Korppila keeps it at a distance.
Rocky lands a right hook to the body.
Rocky wants to clinch.#CL2#
Rocky moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Korppila blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rocky fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Korppila goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rocky misses with a knee strike.
Rocky misses with a knee strike.
#T1#
Korppila drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rocky crunches a lovely knee into Korppila's ribcage.
Rocky lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Korppila backwards.
Rocky working Korppila over with knees to the body.
Korppila is looking to control Rocky's arms but Rocky gets an underhook and turns him. Now Korppila has his back to the cage.
Korppila looking for a takedown.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rocky.
Rocky tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Korppila wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Korppila. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Still in the clinch, Rocky scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rocky gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Korppila.
Korppila has Rocky pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rocky manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rocky tries to land a knee to the head but Korppila blocks with his arms.
A short right from Korppila. #T2##TD#
Korppila has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Rocky regains guard immediately.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rocky looking for a sweep. Not yet Rocky, not yet.
Korppila trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rocky looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Rocky wants to stand but Korppila is controlling the position.
Korppila throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rocky wants to stand and escape but Korppila is having none of it.
Korppila with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Korppila pushes down on Rocky's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Korppila missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Korppila lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Rocky tries to roll over but Korppila keeps him under control.
Rocky blocking the ground and pound attempt from Korppila. #T3##SUB#
Korppila looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rocky is concentrating on defense, preventing Korppila from advancing position.
Rocky is trying to stand.
Korppila working the head and body with strikes.
Rocky tries to roll over but Korppila keeps him under control.
Korppila drops an elbow to the side of Rocky's head. #ROC#Rocky is rocked!
Korppila stops Rocky from getting back to his feet.
Rocky is still in real trouble! Can Korppila finish him?
Korppila is looking to advance position but Rocky won't allow it. #T4#
Rocky moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rocky seems to have recovered his senses.#SUB#
Korppila has gone for a leg lock! Rocky slips out almost immediately though and dives into Korppila's guard.#REVB#
Rocky stopping the sweep attempt from Korppila.
Korppila manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rocky manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Rocky is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rocky trying to control the action but Korppila is working from the bottom.
Korppila wants to improve his position but Rocky is controlling well.
Korppila is pressing down on Rocky's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Korppila looking for a guillotine here but Rocky defends easily.
#SUB#
Korppila is looking for a triangle but Rocky pushes his legs off easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Apollo Rocky 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#
Rocky scores with a jab. Korppila acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rocky misses with a telegraphed body shot
#TD#
and Korppila decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rocky's guard.
Korppila missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Korppila passes into half guard.
Rocky is trying to stand up here but Korppila is controlling him well.
Rocky is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Korppila lands with a punch from half guard.
Korppila prevents Rocky from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Korppila is trying to work for a kimura but Rocky is defending well.
Rocky is looking for a sweep. Korppila is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rocky blocking the ground and pound attempt from Korppila. #T1#
Rocky is looking to improve his position.
Rocky is looking to control Korppila's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rocky avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Korppila is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rocky has managed to free his arm - good work.
Korppila missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rocky slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Korppila is looking to work some ground and pound but Rocky has wrist control.
Rocky seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Korppila pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rocky is keeping the position for now.
Korppila postures up in Rocky's guard and throws a big left but Rocky blocks it.
Korppila looking to pass the guard.
Rocky avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2#
Rocky wants to sweep here but Korppila controlling him for the moment.
Rocky preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Korppila chips away with some ground and pound.
Korppila working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rocky looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Korppila prevents Rocky from getting back to his feet.
Korppila tries to free his leg and advance position but Rocky is retaining full guard.
Korppila lands a couple of elbows.
Korppila 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.
Korppila distracts Rocky with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Korppila throws an elbow that misses. Rocky uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Korppila's guard. Nice move by Rocky!#REVB#
Korppila trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Korppila bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rocky's guard. #REVR#
Korppila stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rocky swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Korppila working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rocky's head.#T3#
Korppila postures up in Rocky's guard and throws a big left but Rocky blocks it.
Rocky utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Korppila throwing strikes but missing.
Korppila throws a big right hand that misses.
Korppila wants to pass the guard but Rocky is keeping the position.
Rocky is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Korppila is controlling him.
Tom Korppila overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Korppila is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Korppila won't allow Rocky to sweep him here.
Rocky is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Korppila trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Korppila throwing strikes but missing.
Korppila sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rocky's guard. #T4#
Ground and pound from Korppila.
Rocky tries to roll over but Korppila keeps him under control.
Rocky tries to kick Korppila off but Korppila keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Korppila thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Korppila takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Rocky gets full guard.
Rocky has control of Korppila's left arm, preventing Korppila from doing any damage.
Rocky wants to stand up but Korppila is controlling him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Korppila throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rocky works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Korppila throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rocky works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rocky controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Korppila dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Rocky looks to land a left hand but Korppila moved out of range nicely.
Rocky tries to clinch but Korppila is having none of it.
Korppila staying out of range there.#TD#
Korppila shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rocky manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Rocky manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Korppila looking for a takedown.
Rocky tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Korppila blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Korppila has Rocky pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rocky manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A bit of stalling here from Korppila.
Korppila tries to score a body lock takedown but Rocky shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Korppila. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Korppila tries for a takedown but Rocky manages to get underhooks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rocky landing knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rocky lands a hook that snaps the head of Korppila backwards. #T1#
Rocky gets through Korppila's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rocky working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Korppila wants a takedown.
Rocky unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Rocky is struggling to control the position.
Rocky leaning his opponent against the cage.
Rocky gets underhooks to prevent Korppila's takedown attempt.
Rocky with a knee to the head.
Rocky working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Korppila tries for a takedown but Rocky manages to get underhooks.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Rocky.
Rocky scores with a shot to the side of Korppila's head.
Rocky pushes Korppila back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
I was talking to Korppila's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T2#
Rocky landing knees to the body.
Korppila is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rocky pulls him back up using the underhooks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rocky using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Korppila has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rocky scores with a shot to the side of Korppila's head.
Korppila working aggressively here.
Rocky lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC2#Korppila is rocked!
Rocky working Korppila over with knees to the body.
Oh Korppila is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rocky lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rocky using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Korppila's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rocky lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Korppila avoiding damage as Rocky throws knees to the body.
Rocky has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Korppila working aggressively here.
Rocky scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T3#
Korppila has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rocky avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Rocky has Korppila pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Korppila is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Rocky - that's hurt Korppila badly! Oh, another knee lands and Korppila is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Korppila doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Apollo Rocky!
Apollo Rocky very nearly forgot to thank Champion Apparel 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.
Tom Korppila was interviewed post fight and said 'Well didn’t that suck? He may have beaten me, but could he outwrestle a bear? I don’t think so.'. |
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Event:
DMMA 146 Hang Vs Pinkman 2
Date: Oct 08, 2022 |
#R1#
Knightley misses with a looping right.
Korppila slips under a jab from Knightley.#TD2#
Korppila closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Korppila tries to move to mount but Knightley blocks the move with his legs.
Korppila passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Knightley!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Korppila cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Korppila throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Korppila scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Knightley?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Korppila lands a big shot to the head and Knightley winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Tom Korppila!
Tom Korppila seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
DMMA Friday Night Fights VII
Date: Sep 02, 2022 |
#R1#
Kummola misses with a hook.
Korppila slips a straight right by Kummola.
Kummola scores with a jab to the body.
Kummola works the jab nicely.#CL2#
Kummola clinches.
Korppila lands with a light punch inside. #TD#
Korppila has hold of one of Kummola's legs. Kummola is fighting the takedown attempt but Korppila gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Kummola is looking for a triangle here but Korppila uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Korppila wants to control for a moment but Kummola uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #SUB2#
Kummola looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kummola 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.#T1#
Korppila trying to pass the guard but Kummola defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Korppila throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Korppila has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Korppila 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.
Korppila raining down hammerfists from mount.
Korppila working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Korppila breaks from Kummola's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Kummola is squirming around, avoiding Korppila's attempts to control the action.
Korppila unloads with some shots from mount but Kummola bucks and avoids them well.
#T2#
Korppila controlling from the full mount.
Kummola working to try and regain half guard.
BOOM! Korppila connects with a massive shot to the dome!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kummola is desperately trying to improve his position but Korppila has a good base and remains in mount.
Korppila cracks Kummola with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
#ROC#Kummola is rocked!
Korppila lands a big shot to the head and Kummola winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Tom Korppila!
Our winner, Tom Korppila, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
DMMA Friday Night Fights IV
Date: Aug 05, 2022 |
#R1#
Skarsgard misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Korppila counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Korppila trying to control the position from guard on top but Skarsgard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Korppila's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Skarsgard keeping moving, preventing Korppila from controlling successfully.
Korppila's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Skarsgard tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Korppila stays in close to Skarsgard's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Korppila trying to control the position from guard on top but Skarsgard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Korppila passes Skarsgard's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Skarsgard definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Skarsgard blocking the ground and pound attempt from Korppila. #T1#
Skarsgard is looking to control Korppila's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Skarsgard avoid being mounted?
Korppila throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Korppila thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Skarsgard's head.
Korppila is looking to pass Skarsgard's guard but actually Skarsgard recovers to full guard.
Korppila advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Korppila is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Skarsgard doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Korppila.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Korppila in particular looking to stall.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Korppila thows a huge punch but Skarsgard dodges it nicely.
Korppila trying to mount his opponent but Skarsgard defends it.
Korppila prevents Skarsgard from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Skarsgard taking some punishment here, with Korppila in his half guard.
Skarsgard moves into full guard.
Korppila looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Korppila slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T3#
Korppila throws an elbow but Skarsgard slips to the side and avoids it well.
Korppila has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Korppila in side control, throwing shots but Skarsgard defends. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Korppila is trying to get an arm triangle but Skarsgard is defending well.
Korppila in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Korppila taking a break here but Skarsgard is having none of it and regains half guard.
Skarsgard keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Korppila is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Korppila throwing strikes here but Skarsgard is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Skarsgard blocking the ground and pound.
Korppila trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Korppila dominating with strikes here.#SUB2#
Korppila goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Skarsgard is on top in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU#
Skarsgard stands up from guard. Let's bang!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Korppila 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#
Skarsgard misses with a straight left.
Skarsgard tries to close the distance and clinch but Korppila swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Korppila avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Korppila feints the counter takedown.
Skarsgard connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Korppila's hands.
Skarsgard misses with an uppercut.
Korppila wants to counter with a clinch but Skarsgard pushes him away.
Skarsgard comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Skarsgard fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Korppila avoids it really well and circles away.
Korppila tries to counter with a clinch but Skarsgard shakes him off and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skarsgard throws a looping overhand right but Korppila ducks down to avoid it.
Korppila is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Skarsgard moves to clinch but Korppila breaks away #TD2#
and Korppila counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #T1#
Korppila not doing much here.
Korppila is continuing to stall.
Korppila not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Korppila thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Skarsgard's head.
Korppila wants to take a breather but Skarsgard is having none of it.
Korppila winds up and cracks Skarsgard with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB2#
Korppila is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Korppila is looking for a kimura but Skarsgard is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Korppila to get the leverage. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Korppila content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Skarsgard avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Korppila.
Korppila tries to pass the half guard into mount. Skarsgard knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Korppila wants to control but Skarsgard is keeping him busy.
Korppila is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Skarsgard is defending against the submission attempts here by Korppila.
#T3#
Korppila thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Skarsgard is trying to get back to full guard.
Tom Korppila has got the better of the ground game so far.
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. Korppila connects with a nice short shot to Skarsgard's temple.
Korppila wants to pass to mount but Skarsgard is defending the position.
Korppila works his foot free and advances to mount.
Skarsgard tries to reverse the position but Korppila maintains control.#T4#
Korppila lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Skarsgard avoids a series of strikes thrown by Korppila.
Korppila landing shots from mount. #CUT2#It looks like Karl Skarsgard has been cut.
Skarsgard tries to lock up and control but Korppila gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Korppila tries to control but Skarsgard wriggling away.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Korppila! Skarsgard is hurt baaadly! Korppila is firing away with more strikes - Skarsgard is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tom Korppila!
Our winner, Tom Korppila, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
DMMA Friday Night Fights 1
Date: Jul 08, 2022 |
#R1#
Riddle connects with a high kick.
Riddle fails with an attempt to clinch.
Korppila throws a poor cross that misses
and Riddle counters with a low kick, right behind Korppila 's knee.
Korppila moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Riddle tries to clinch up.
Math Riddle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Korppila fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Korppila takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Riddle fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riddle thows a leg kick but Korppila checks it #TD2#
and Korppila counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Korppila trying to control but Riddle is working from the bottom.
Riddle wants to sweep but no luck.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Riddle is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Korppila is aware though and is defending well.#T1#
Korppila throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Riddle works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Riddle seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Riddle has an active guard here but Korppila has managed to pass into half guard.
Korppila looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Riddle is holding on to half guard well.
Riddle moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Riddle is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Riddle keeping moving, preventing Korppila from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Riddle throws his legs up looking for a submission but Korppila uses it to pass to side control.
#T2#
Riddle is trying to control Korppila's posture but Korppila avoids it.
Riddle is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Korppila tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Korppila is looking to take a break and control but Riddle is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Riddle holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.#T3#
Korppila scoring with punches and elbows.
Korppila trying to control the position but Riddle is working away.
Riddle is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Korppila off and has taken his back!
Korppila tries to escape but Riddle has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Riddle is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Korppila defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB#
Riddle is looking for a rear naked choke here but Korppila reverses the position brilliantly into Riddle's guard!
#SUB#
Riddle isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Korppila stacks Riddle 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 Korppila!
Korppila landing strikes. #T4#
Riddle wants to control but Korppila postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Riddle is looking for a sweep.
Riddle can't do much from the bottom here.
Riddle is trying to improve his position.
Riddle takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Riddle stops Korppila from passing to mount.
Korppila landing strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Korppila works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Korppila lands some shots froms side control.
Korppila is chipping away with strikes.
Riddle can't do much from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Korppila dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Riddle attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Riddle is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Korppila.
Korppila with the counter takedown but Riddle avoids it easily.
Korppila fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Riddle connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Korppila walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Korppila keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Korppila is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Riddle. Korppila does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Korppila moves out of range of the leg kick from Riddle.
Korppila tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD2#
Korppila looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB#
Riddle looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T1#
Korppila tries to free his leg and advance position but Riddle is retaining full guard.
Riddle will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Riddle holds on and takes a little breather.
Korppila controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Riddle had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Korppila defends it easily.
Korppila landing with the ground and pound.
Riddle is pulling down on Korppila's head to control his posture.
Korppila missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #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.#SUB#
Riddle is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Korppila is aware though and is defending well.
Korppila not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Riddle pulls Korppila in close to prevent any damage.
Riddle trying to control the position.
Korppila scoring with some ground and pound.
Tom Korppila has got the better of the ground game so far.
Korppila connects with a couple of short punches.
Korppila preventing the sweep.
Riddle is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Korppila with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T3##SUB#
Korppila avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Korppila thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Riddle is trying to keep Korppila in close.
#SU2#
Korppila stands up and waves to Riddle to follow him. #CL#
Riddle fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Korppila, pushing him back against the cage.
Korppila wants a takedown but no success here.
#TD2#
Korppila gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Riddle regains guard.
#T4#
Korppila throws a big elbow that misses.
Korppila won't allow Riddle to sweep him here. #SU2#
Korppila stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Some bone on bone action there as Korppila checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Riddle throws a body shot but no joy.
Riddle is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Korppila tries for a takedown but Riddle sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Math Riddle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Korppila.
The fight stays on the outside here - Riddle looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Korppila is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Korppila blocks a leg kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Some bone on bone action there as Korppila checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Riddle misses with a looping right.
Riddle takes a swing at Korppila's ribcage but misses.
Korppila feints the counter takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tom Korppila will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Riddle connects with a solid leg kick.
Riddle misses with a lunging right hand
#TD2#
so Korppila counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SUB#
Riddle escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Korppila gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Korppila works over Riddle with some ground and pound from guard.
Riddle is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Riddle keeping moving, preventing Korppila from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Riddle has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Korppila can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Korppila is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1##SU2#
Korppila gets to his feet - Riddle follows without any prompting.
Riddle misses with a two punch combination.
Riddle takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Riddle walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Riddle thows a leg kick but Korppila checks it #TD2#
and Korppila counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #ROC2#Riddle is rocked!
Korppila wants to control from the top but Riddle keeps moving. #SUB#
Riddle looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Korppila showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Korppila throwing strikes but missing. #T2#
Korppila throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Riddle is looking for a triangle here but Korppila uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Korppila trying to control the position but Riddle is working away.
Tom Korppila is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Korppila is working Riddle over with some ground and pound from side control.
Korppila trying to control the position but Riddle is working away.
Korppila taking a break here but Riddle is having none of it and regains half guard.
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!
Korppila throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Math Riddle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Riddle trying to hold on to Korppila's head to control him but Korppila postures up.
Riddle is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Korppila is looking to advance position but Riddle won't allow it.
Korppila takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Riddle wants to control but Korppila is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Riddle tries to get to full guard but Korppila has control of the leg.
Riddle has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Korppila is working away from the top position though.
Still in half guard, Korppila seems content to control.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Korppila. Riddle does a little dance to reset his feet.
Riddle misses with a wild body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Riddle 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tom Korppila is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Riddle throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD2#
and Korppila counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Korppila's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Korppila has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Korppila chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Riddle looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Korppila looking to pass the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Korppila avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Korppila pushes down on Riddle's leg and manages to get into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tom Korppila comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Korppila 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tom Korppila! |
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Event:
ENIGMA MONDAY NIGHT FIGHTS 3
Date: Feb 14, 2022 |
#R1#
Korppila sizes up White with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
White has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#TD2#
White dives in and scores a takedown into Korppila's guard.
White is looking to work some ground and pound but Korppila has wrist control.
Korppila 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.
Korppila keeping moving, preventing White from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as White accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Korppila looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
White connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB#
Korppila throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! White escapes and throws Korppila's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Korppila is looking for a sweep.
Korppila prevents White from moving into mount. #T1#
Korppila gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
White thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nice strikes from White there.
Korppila's coaches at Icon Sport Laboratories have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
White is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
White scoring with strikes to the body and head.
White is looking to take a break and control but Korppila is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
White is looking to stall here but Korppila recovers full guard.
White makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
White trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
White with a nice head shot there.
White keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Korppila's head.#T2#
White makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
White chips away with some ground and pound.
Korppila utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
White trying to control but Korppila is working from the bottom.
White missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
White won't allow Korppila to sweep him here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Korppila is on top in guard.
#REVR#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
White looking for a guillotine here but Korppila defends easily.
Korppila trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
White has his foot on Korppila's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Korppila works his way back into a safe position though.#T3#
White keeping moving, preventing Korppila from controlling successfully.
Korppila lands a couple of digs.#SUB2#
White working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Korppila doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Korppila manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Korppila won't allow White to sweep him here.
White preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Korppila got a little sloppy there for a moment and White has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Korppila has managed to get both his arms back between White's legs - danger averted.
Korppila working some strikes from top position.
White looking to hit a scissor sweep but Korppila is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
White working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Korppila doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Korppila manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Korppila trying to control the position from guard on top but White is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Korppila got a little sloppy there for a moment and White has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Korppila has managed to get both his arms back between White's legs - danger averted.#T4##SUB2#
White is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
White is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Korppila defends well.
White keeping moving, preventing Korppila from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
White working for a triangle but Korppila defends it easily.
Korppila postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Korppila with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
White has his foot on Korppila's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Korppila works his way back into a safe position though.
White has momentary wrist control but Korppila slips an elbow through the middle.
Korppila stands up over White, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Korppila is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #ROC#White is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Albert White will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
White misses the shot to the body. #TD#
Korppila gets the takedown into side control.
Korppila controls the position.
White is trying to improve his position.
Korppila controlling the position from side mount.
White tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Korppila presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
White is wriggling around trying to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee warns White that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
#SUB#
Korppila looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
White sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
White is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Korppila's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Korppila's back!#T1#
Korppila tries to escape the position.
White is punishing Korppila with some ground and pound.
White is trying to control but Korppila is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw White working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
White working Korppila over with strikes here.
Korppila tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Korppila gets back to half guard.
Korppila wants to improve his position but White is controlling well.
White scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Korppila 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.
Korppila is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Korppila looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
White looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T2#
White working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
White sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Korppila defending well though.
White seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Korppila does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are battling for position here. Korppila manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Korppila looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! White has picked Korppila up and slammed him! Korppila can't keep hold of the triangle and White manages to pass to side control!
White connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Korppila some visible discomfort.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Korppila sneaks back into half guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Korppila is looking for a sweep. White is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Korppila is trying to defend against the ground and pound but White scores with a couple of nice shots.
Korppila manages to get to full guard.
Korppila looking for a sweep. Not yet Korppila, not yet. #T3#
White lands a couple of digs.
Korppila keeping moving, preventing White from controlling successfully.
Korppila working a defensive guard here.
Korppila wants to sweep here but White controlling him for the moment.
White distracts Korppila with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Korppila has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. White doesn't defend quickly enough and Korppila has managed to lock this one up! Can White escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Korppila on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tom Korppila! |
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Event:
ENIGMA 70
Date: Jan 16, 2022 |
#R1#
Steve tries to clinch but Korppila is having none of it.
Korppila tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Korppila avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL#
Steve has managed to clinch.
Korppila looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Korppila fails to pull guard.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Steve.
Korppila blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Korppila drops down looking for an ankle pick but Steve pulls his leg out and moves away.
Korppila misses the jab.
Korppila pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Steve keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pooky Steve has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Korppila.
Korppila displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Korppila.
Steve is looking to clinch.
Steve tries to clinch but Korppila moves out of range.
Steve closes the distance but Korppila moves to the side #TD2#
and Korppila counters with a takedown into side control. #T1#
Korppila cracks Steve with a big right hand but Steve just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Steve tries to escape but Korppila is in control.
Korppila 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.
Steve wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#SUB2#
Korppila is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Steve has escaped the position, nice work there.
Steve dodges the ground and pound from Korppila.
Korppila is working Steve over with some ground and pound from side control.
Korppila misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #T2#
Korppila working the body and head with strikes. #SUB2#
Korppila looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Korppila goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Steve has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Korppila but great work by Steve.
Korppila can't do much from the bottom here.
Korppila is trying to improve his position.
Korppila sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Korppila wants to improve his position but Steve is controlling well.
Steve is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Korppila wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Korppila is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Steve's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Steve's back!
Steve is trying to get back to his feet but Korppila has full control of the position and if anything, Steve has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Korppila struggling to land strikes to the head as Steve covers up.
Steve takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Korppila throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Korppila landing with strikes.
Steve is trying to get back to his feet but Korppila has full control of the position and if anything, Steve has just worked his way into a worse spot.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steve prevents Korppila from getting a body triangle.#T4#
Steve wants to get back to his feet.
Korppila has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Steve avoids the strikes from Korppila.
Korppila wants to control but Steve is keeping busy.
Korppila is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Korppila gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Korppila gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Korppila apologises and we restart here on the feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Steve moves into the clinch.
Steve swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Korppila dominated that round.
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#
Steve tries to clinch there but Korppila circles away.
Korppila throws a jab but it's blocked by Steve.
It looked like Steve was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Korppila.
Pooky Steve seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Korppila is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Steve's half guard.
Steve is not content to let Korppila control the position.
Korppila not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Korppila drops an elbow to the side of Steve's head. #ROC2#Steve is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Pooky Steve has been cut.
Steve on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Steve tries to get out of the position.
Korppila wants to take a breather but Steve is having none of it.
Ground and pound from Korppila.
Tom Korppila has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve pushes Korppila off looking to stand but Korppila dives back in and keeps control.
Steve keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Korppila lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T1#
Korppila wants to lay and pray for a moment but Steve keeps working.
Steve has hold of Korppila's hands but Korppila slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Oh Steve is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Korppila working the head and body with strikes.
Korppila unloads with some huge strikes here! Steve is out! Korppila wins by brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tom Korppila! |
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Event:
ENIGMA 62
Date: Dec 12, 2021 |
#R1#
Korppila fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gracie avoids it really well and circles away.
Gracie throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gracie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Korppila.
#TD2#
Korppila shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Korppila was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie manages to work his way to half guard, despite Korppila's best efforts.
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Korppila is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Korppila not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T1#
Gracie is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Korppila missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Korppila lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Korppila is thwarting Gracie's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Korppila is working for a submission of some sort.
Korppila wants to take a breather but Gracie is having none of it. #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.
Gracie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Korppila not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Korppila throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gracie manages to get to full guard.
Korppila trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Korppila working some strikes from top position.
Korppila working some strikes from top position.
Korppila throwing strikes but missing.
Korppila throws a big right hand that misses. #T3#
Korppila missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gracie utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Korppila throws a big right hand that misses.
Gracie is trying to keep Korppila in close.
Korppila wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
Korppila working some strikes from top position.
Korppila connects with a couple of short punches.
Gracie preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Korppila throws a big elbow that misses.
Korppila throwing strikes from guard but Gracie blocks nicely.
Gracie is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Gracie controlling the position.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Korppila tries to pass.
Korppila is looking to work some ground and pound but Gracie has wrist control.
Korppila is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Korppila connects with a couple of short punches.
Gracie preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie is looking to sweep but instead, Korppila has passed into half guard.
Gracie blocking the ground and pound attempt from Korppila.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Korppila dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Korppila looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD2#
Gracie gets caught flat footed, as Korppila shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Korppila sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gracie's guard.
Gracie trying to control here.
Gracie on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Korppila sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gracie defending well though.
Korppila lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Korppila looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gracie with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T1#
Korppila throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gracie manages to get to full guard.
Gracie avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Korppila with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Korppila throwing strikes but missing.
Gracie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gracie looking for a sweep. Not yet Gracie, not yet.
Gracie is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Korppila trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gracie holds on and takes a little breather.
Korppila working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Korppila working some strikes from top position.
Korppila postures up in Gracie's guard and throws a big left but Gracie blocks it.
Korppila trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tom Korppila has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gracie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Korppila working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gracie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3##CL#
Gracie instigates a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Korppila fails to land. #TD2#
Korppila successfully pulls guard.
Gracie won't allow Korppila to sweep him here.
Korppila is still trying to improve position.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Korppila keeps moving. #SUB2#
Korppila looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gracie trying to control but Korppila is working from the bottom.
Gracie sitting in guard here, content to control. #T4#
Korppila keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass. #SUB2#
Gracie got a little sloppy there for a moment and Korppila has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gracie has managed to get both his arms back between Korppila's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Korppila has his foot on Gracie's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gracie works his way back into a safe position though.
Gracie won't allow Korppila to sweep him here.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gracie controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Korppila is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Korppila showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Gracie moves out of range as Korppila strikes.
Gracie swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Korppila lands with an uppercut that bounces Gracie off the cage and back into range.
Korppila has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gracie misses with a body shot.
#TD2#
Gracie gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Korppila to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Gracie is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Korppila throwing strikes from guard but Gracie blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Korppila looking to sit in guard and control but Gracie gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Korppila is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Korppila is looking to sweep but instead, Gracie has passed into half guard.
Korppila wants to get back to full guard.
Korppila is refusing to be controlled, as Gracie sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Korppila is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kron Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Korppila is concentrating on defense, preventing Gracie from advancing position.
Korppila gets full guard.#SUB2#
Korppila looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gracie is looking to stand up but Korppila won't let him.
Korppila wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment.
Gracie slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Gracie trying to control the action but Korppila is working from the bottom. #T3#
Korppila is looking to reverse the position.
Gracie trying to control the action but Korppila is working from the bottom.
Korppila tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gracie wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gracie in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Korppila is looking to regain half guard here but Gracie keeps moving and retains side control.
Korppila manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Korppila wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gracie is controlling the pace.
#SUB2#
Korppila looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Danga de danga de dang - Gracie scores with a four punch combination!
A slow jab from Korppila misses its intended target.
It looked like Gracie wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Gracie tries to sprawl but Korppila drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Tom Korppila is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nice strikes from Korppila there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tom Korppila comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Korppila 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tom Korppila! |
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Event:
ENIGMA 48
Date: Oct 10, 2021 |
#R1#
Korppila defending well as Farah loads up on a big left hand.
Farah takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Farah leaves Korppila with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Korppila slips a jab from Farah.
Farah misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Korppila.
Farah walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Korppila seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Korppila fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farah throws out a loose jab but Korppila uses good head movement to avoid it.
Farah throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD#
and Korppila counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Korppila trying to control but Farah is working from the bottom. #T1#
Korppila throwing strikes from guard but Farah blocks nicely.
Korppila missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
Korppila drops back looking for a leg! Farah is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Farah manages to kick Korppila off! Korppila jumps back into Farah's guard.
Korppila throwing strikes but missing.
Korppila working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Farah utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Korppila stands up over Farah, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #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.
Korppila throwing strikes from guard but Farah blocks nicely.
Korppila 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Korppila accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Korppila throwing strikes but missing.
Korppila is in close to Farah's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Farah trying to control the position.
Korppila engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Korppila throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Farah works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Korppila dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Korppila waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Farah.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Farah! But no joy.
Korppila tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Farah swivels and escapes.
A little jabbing left from Farah on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Farah blocks a jab.
Korppila is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Farah.
Farah looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jab by Farah.
Korppila feints a jab promting Farah to slip. Korppila then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Farah slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Korppila changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Farah tries to avoid it but Korppila manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Farah to the ground. Farah escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Korppila misses with a takedown attempt - Farah sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Korppila. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farah scores with a jab to the head.
Korppila fails with the takedown
and Farah counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tom Korppila is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Korppila tries for a takedown but Farah sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A jab from Farah misses. #KD2#
Farah bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Korppila! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
#ROC2#Korppila is rocked!
Farah must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Farah won't allow Korppila to sweep him here.
Oh Korppila is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Korppila trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Farah stopping the sweep attempt from Korppila.
Farah pushes down on Korppila's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Korppila seems to have got his legs back now.
Korppila slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
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!
Korppila wants to sweep here but Farah controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Farah sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Korppila striking off his back but it's not causing Farah any problems. #SUB#
Korppila looking for a guillotine here but Farah defends easily.
Korppila tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Korppila throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Abdo Farah showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Farah walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#TD#
Korppila shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Korppila was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Farah really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Korppila. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Korppila is looking to take a break and control but Farah is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Korppila is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Farah has escaped the position, nice work there.
Korppila is working Farah over with some ground and pound from side control.
Farah looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
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.
Korppila working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Korppila throwing shots but missing, from side control. #SUB#
Korppila is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Farah has escaped the position, nice work there. #T1#
Korppila misses with the ground and pound.
Tom Korppila overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Korppila in side control, throwing shots but Farah defends.
Korppila trying to control the position but Farah is working away.
Korppila working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Korppila tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Korppila misses with the ground and pound.#SUB#
Korppila thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Korppila thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T2#
Farah is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Korppila wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Farah, who protects the arm well.
Farah parries the strikes from Korppila easily there. Korppila is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Farah to escape.
Korppila is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Farah can do to turn this around?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Korppila working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Farah takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tom Korppila showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Korppila 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 29:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tom Korppila! |
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Event:
ENIGMA 43
Date: Sep 12, 2021 |
#R1#
Mansour misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Korppila.
Korppila misses with a right hand
and Mansour counters with a nice uppercut.
Mansour slips a straight right by Korppila.
It looked like Mansour was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Korppila with a nice cross.
Korppila takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've been told by Mansour's head coaches at CT that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mansour thows a left - swing and a miss!
Korppila tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Korppila shoots and misses
and Mansour connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mansour swinging wildly here.
Mansour lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#TD2#
Mansour gets caught flat footed, as Korppila shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Korppila keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mansour's head.
Korppila stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mansour swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Korppila in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Korppila slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Korppila throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Mansour is not content to let Korppila control the position.
Mansour regains half guard, as Korppila was trying to land strikes.
Korppila thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mansour's head.
Korppila thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T2#
Korppila trying to advance position but Mansour counters by regaining guard.
Korppila throws a big right hand that misses.
Korppila wants to control from the top but Mansour keeps moving.
Mansour avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mansour avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Korppila stopping the sweep attempt from Mansour.
Korppila content to stall in guard here.
Korppila throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mansour works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tom Korppila will probably get the nod.
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#
Mansour scores with a nice strike.
Mansour throws a hook but Korppila avoids it easily.
Good shot there by Mansour.#TD2#
Korppila scores with a takedown into Mansour's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Korppila in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mansour keeping moving, preventing Korppila from controlling successfully.
Korppila is looking to work some ground and pound but Mansour has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Korppila throwing strikes from guard but Mansour blocks nicely.
Korppila is fighting to break Mansour's control of his arms but Mansour is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Tom Korppila has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mansour utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
Korppila 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.
Korppila working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Korppila passes into half guard.
Mansour is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Korppila seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Mansour has recovered full guard.
Mansour will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Korppila stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mansour swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Korppila trying to control but Mansour is working from the bottom.
Korppila postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Korppila wants to control from the top but Mansour keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Korppila with a poor takedown
and Mansour counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mansour ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Korppila moves away.
Mansour lands a glancing blow to the side of Korppila's head.
Mansour fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Seth Mansour will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Korppila manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Mansour on his heels. He'll look to pass Mansour's guard now, I'm sure.
Korppila landing some decent shots from guard.
Mansour has momentary wrist control but Korppila slips an elbow through the middle.
Mansour looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mansour looking to control.
Korppila lands a couple of digs.
Korppila throws a strike but Mansour rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Mansour postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Korppila isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Mansour stacks Korppila 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 Mansour!
Korppila trying his best to control but Mansour has mounted him.#T1#
Korppila tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Korppila slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Korppila wants to control but Mansour is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Korppila slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Mansour content to stall in guard here.
Korppila is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Korppila working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T2##SUB2#
Korppila is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Korppila misses with a head shot. Mansour uses the momentum to regain guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Korppila accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mansour controlling Korppila's posture.
Korppila in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mansour keeping moving, preventing Korppila from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tom Korppila comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Korppila 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Tom Korppila! |
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