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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 12, 2023 |
#R1#
Frank Jr fails with an attempt to clinch.
Toivonen throws a jab but it's blocked by Frank Jr.
Toivonen loads up on a big right hand but Frank Jr slips the punch.
As Toivonen backs off Frank Jr throws a huge counter combo but Toivonen manages to avoid it all.#CL2#
Frank Jr clinches.
Frank Jr wants to take the fight to the mat but Toivonen manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Toivonen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Toivonen breaks the clinch.
Toivonen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Toivonen misses with a wild combination.
Despite the aggression on Frank Jr's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T1#
Toivonen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CUT#It looks like Darius Frank Jr has been cut.#CL2#
Frank Jr rushes Toivonen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Toivonen takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A short uppercut from Toivonen.
Frank Jr drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#BC#
Toivonen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Toivonen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Crunch! Frank Jr slams his shin into Toivonen's torso.
Toivonen swings away with a body shot that misses
and Frank Jr counters with a good, hard body kick but Toivonen shrugs it off. #CL2#
Frank Jr moves into the clinch successfully.
Frank Jr looking for a takedown.
Otso Toivonen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darius Frank Jr.
A short right from Toivonen on the inside.
Toivonen prevents the takedown attempt.
#T3#
Toivonen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Frank Jr drops down looking for an ankle pick but Toivonen pulls his leg out and moves away.
Frank Jr doesn't manage to clinch there - Toivonen circles away.
A quick step to the side and Toivonen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Darius Frank Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Frank Jr is looking to clinch.
Toivonen circles away from the clinch attempt
and Toivonen counters with a nice kick to the body.
Frank Jr throws a head kick that Toivonen semi-blocks.
#CUT2#It looks like Otso Toivonen has been cut.#T4#
Frank Jr tries to clinch up but Toivonen circles away and keeps his distance.
Toivonen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Frank Jr throws a lazy head kick
and Toivonen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Toivonen connects with an inside leg kick.
Toivonen keeps the fight on the outside.
Frank Jr wants to clinch up but Toivonen keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Frank Jr forces Toivonen back against the cage and clinches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC2#
Frank Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Toivonen throws a body shot but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Otso Toivonen dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Toivonen swats away the attempt to clinch by Frank Jr.
Frank Jr tries to clinch but Toivonen is having none of it.
As Frank Jr looks to move away, Toivonen throws a big counter combo but Frank Jr just gets out of the way.
Frank Jr closes the distance but Toivonen moves to the side
and Toivonen counters with a right hand to the body.
Otso Toivonen is winning the standup battle so far.#KD#
Toivonen throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Frank Jr tumbling to the canvas!
Toivonen has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Frank Jr is proving hard to escape from.
Frank Jr really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Toivonen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Frank Jr wants to stand and escape but Toivonen is having none of it. #T1#
Toivonen would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Frank Jr is trying to control the position but Toivonen postures up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#SUB#
Toivonen is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Frank Jr had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Toivonen defends it easily.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Toivonen tries to stand but Frank Jr is controlling from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Toivonen cracks a nice hook into Frank Jr's ribs.
Toivonen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Frank Jr at a distance.
Toivonen looks to score with a jab to the body but Frank Jr is just out of range.#T3#
Toivonen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Toivonen steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Frank Jr is out on his feet! Toivonen sets himself and nearly takes Frank Jr's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Otso Toivonen!
A relieved looking Otso Toivonen thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
MMAHKI 66
Date: Jul 21, 2023 |
#R1#
Frank Jr throws a half hearted mid kick.
Frank Jr takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CUT2#It looks like Darius Frank Jr has been cut.
Posey scores with a hook to the body. Frank Jr takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A good leg kick by Posey .
Posey lands with a hook. Frank Jr tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Posey misses with a kick to the body.
Posey works the jab nicely.
Posey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And Frank Jr counters with a quick kick to the body but Posey blocks it.
Frank Jr misses with a body kick.
Posey misses with a body kick.
Posey misses with a body kick.
Frank Jr looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Posey lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Posey moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T1##CL#
Frank Jr moves into the clinch.
Posey wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Frank Jr is trying to drag Posey to the mat but Posey just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Frank Jr wants to take the fight to the mat but Posey manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC#
Frank Jr breaks the clinch.
Frank Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Frank Jr tries to clinch up
and Posey counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Posey attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Posey scores with a jab. Frank Jr acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CUT2#Darius Frank Jr's cut is getting worse.
Frank Jr takes one to the side of the head.
Posey fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Frank Jr looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T2#
Posey tries to bum rush Frank Jr with a series of wild strikes but Frank Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Posey lands a jab to Frank Jr's midsection.
Posey scores with a shot to the body.
Buster Posey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#KD2#
Posey drops Frank Jr with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Frank Jr looks back up at him and smiles so Posey waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC2#Frank Jr is rocked!
Posey drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Frank Jr's head, knocking him out cold! Posey is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Buster Posey !
In his post fight interview, Buster Posey started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
MMAHKI 57
Date: Jun 11, 2023 |
#R1#
Kaca throws a hook but Frank Jr avoids it easily.
Kaca throws a looping overhand right but Frank Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Frank Jr is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Kaca throws a shot from downtown. Frank Jr moves away and avoids it.
Kaca looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Frank Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Kaca loads up on a big right hand but Frank Jr slips the punch.
Kaca throws out a loose jab but Frank Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kaca misses with a left hand
and Frank Jr counters with a series of strikes. Kaca will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kaca misses with a straight right.
Kaca throws a hook but Frank Jr avoids it easily.
Kaca jabs Frank Jr to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaca feints a jab promting Frank Jr to slip. Kaca then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Frank Jr slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT#It looks like Darius Frank Jr has been cut.
Kaca scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Frank Jr doesn't seem bothered though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Frank Jr slips under a jab.#T1#
Frank Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kaca.
Kaca misses with an uppercut. Frank Jr saw that one coming.
Kaca throws the left hand but Frank Jr avoids the punch easily.
Kaca wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Frank Jr blocks a jab.
Frank Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kaca shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Frank Jr eats them both and turns towards Kaca to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CL2#
Frank Jr gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kaca has Frank Jr pushed against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Kaca.
Frank Jr tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kaca lands with a light punch inside. #T2#
Kaca is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kaca scores with a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Frank Jr is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kaca is keeping busy.#BC#
Kaca breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Frank Jr throws a body punch but Kaca moves out of range.
Frank Jr moves out of range of the strikes.#CL2#
Frank Jr closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kaca misses with a punch to the body.
Kaca scores with a hook to the body.
Kaca scores with a shot to the side of Frank Jr's head.
Kaca lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kaca stops a takedown attempt from Frank Jr.
Gatot Kaca has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darius Frank Jr.
Kaca softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T3#
Kaca lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kaca gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Frank Jr.
Kaca is pressed up against the cage. Frank Jr has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kaca down to the mat. Kaca avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #KD#
Kaca cracks Frank Jr with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Frank Jr looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Kaca finish him?
#ROC#Frank Jr is rocked!
Frank Jr is holding his hands too far apart here. Kaca throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Frank Jr is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gatot Kaca!
Gatot Kaca was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
MMAHKI 47
Date: May 10, 2023 |
#R1#
Artell missing with a left hand there. Frank Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Frank Jr looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A little jabbing left from Artell on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Frank Jr slips under a jab from Artell.
Artell has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Frank Jr.
Frank Jr's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Artell connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Frank Jr scrambles back to his feet.
Artell fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nice defenses there by Frank Jr.
Frank Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up but Artell swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Artell takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Artell looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Frank Jr moves in looking to clinch but Artell pushes him off.
Darius Frank Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Frank Jr throws a combination. Artell tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Artell takes a swing at Frank Jr's ribcage but misses.
Frank Jr gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Artell counters with a solid body kick.
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!
Frank Jr misses with a left hand
letting Artell counter with a right hand.
Artell throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Artell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Artell feints a counter leg kick.#T1##CL#
Frank Jr instigates a clinch.
Artell lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Frank Jr or not.
Frank Jr misses with a knee to the head.
Artell throws a punch but it's blocked by Frank Jr.
Artell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Artell misses with some punches.
Frank Jr has Artell pressed against the cage.
Artell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Frank Jr looking to slow down the pace here.
Artell lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Artell.
Frank Jr is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Still in the clinch, Artell scores with a nice short uppercut.#T2#
Frank Jr tries a knee to the head but Artell blocks it.
A knee to the head by Frank Jr.
Artell lands a hook that snaps the head of Frank Jr backwards.
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!
Frank Jr with a knee to the head.
Frank Jr with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#BC2#
Artell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A shot to the liver by Artell. Beautiful body shot.
Artell blocks a head kick by Frank Jr.
A nice side step and Artell releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Frank Jr looks to throw the jab but Artell is out of range.
Frank Jr moves away from the strike by Artell.
Frank Jr tries to clinch up
and Artell counters with a slapping leg kick.
Artell blocks the body kick.
Frank Jr throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Artell was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T3#
Artell moves out of range as Frank Jr throws a body kick.
Artell lands a jab to Frank Jr's midsection.
Frank Jr misses with the body kick
and Artell counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#It looks like Darius Frank Jr has been cut.
Artell throws a big shot that misses.
Artell misses with a low kick.
Artell with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Artell scores with a leg kick.
Artell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Artell takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Artell swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL#
and Frank Jr counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Frank Jr.
Artell has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Frank Jr seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Artell can turn it around.
Frank Jr blocks a body shot from Artell.
Frank Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC2#
Artell breaks from the clinch.
Artell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Frank Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Artell.
Frank Jr throws a wild body kick that Artell sees coming a mile off.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Frank Jr throws a hook to the side of Artell's head but Artell sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Artell bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Frank Jr takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Frank Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Frank Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Artell throws out the jab.
Artell misses with a series of wild punches.
Frank Jr lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Artell is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Frank Jr.
Artell thuds his right hand into Frank Jr's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Frank Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A leg kick checked by Frank Jr.
Donk. Artell catches Frank Jr right on the button with a cross.
Artell is looking to score with low kicks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kevon Artell dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Darius Frank Jr's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Artell waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Frank Jr.
Artell avoids the head kick by Frank Jr.
Artell scores with a leg kick.
Frank Jr takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Frank Jr throws a head kick but Artell moves out of range.
Artell throws a counter combo.
Artell throws a leg kick which misses Frank Jr's front leg but catches the back leg as Frank Jr tries to avoid it.
Artell blocks the body kick.
Artell throws a shot to the body.
Frank Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kevon Artell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Frank Jr moves in looking to clinch but Artell pushes him off.
Artell throws a right and a left that both miss.
Frank Jr drops his hands momentarily and Artell takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Frank Jr fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Artell, pushing him back against the cage.
Artell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Frank Jr blocks a body shot from Artell.
Frank Jr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
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!
Artell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Frank Jr with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#T1#
Frank Jr putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Artell in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Frank Jr tries to land a knee to the head but Artell blocks with his arms.
Artell misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Frank Jr.
Frank Jr wants to stall.
Artell stalls.
The referee calls for Artell to work.
Artell can't find room to land a body shot as Frank Jr controls the action.
Frank Jr stalling in the clinch but Artell improves position.
Artell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Frank Jr throws a knee to the head but misses.
Artell on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Frank Jr tries to land a knee to the head but Artell blocks with his arms.
#T2#
Frank Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Frank Jr crunches a lovely knee into Artell's ribcage.
Artell lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Frank Jr throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Artell blocks it with crossed arms.
Frank Jr misses with a knee to the head.
Frank Jr misses with a knee to the head.
Artell misses with some punches.
Frank Jr tries to land a knee to the head but Artell blocks with his arms.
Artell tries a body shot but Frank Jr blocks it.
Artell being controlled against the cage.
Frank Jr with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Frank Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Artell throws a punch but it's blocked by Frank Jr. #T3#
Frank Jr tries to stall but Artell uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Frank Jr tries to land a knee to the head but Artell blocks with his arms.
Artell cracks Frank Jr with a nice body shot.
Frank Jr with a knee to the head.
#CUT#It looks like Kevon Artell has been cut.
A short left from Artell.
Artell lands a nice shot to the body.
Artell is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Artell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Frank Jr misses with a knee strike.
Darius Frank Jr has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Frank Jr with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Artell lands a right hand.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Frank Jr.
Artell lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stalling in the clinch from Artell.
Artell tries to throw a body punch but Frank Jr avoids it by throwing Artell back against the cage. #T4#
Artell lands a nice shot to the body.
Artell throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Frank Jrs head.
Artell avoiding damage.
Artell throws a punch but it's blocked by Frank Jr.
Artell struggles to land a body shot inside as Frank Jr controls his hands.
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 right handed body shot lands from Artell.
A bit of stalling here from Frank Jr.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Artell.
Frank Jr lands a good knee to the midsection. Artell won't want to take too many of those.
Artell misses with some punches.
Frank Jr with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Artell can't find room to land a body shot as Frank Jr controls the action.
Frank Jr tries to stall but Artell uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Frank Jr trying to control the position but instead, Artell has worked for underhooks and has pushed Frank Jr into the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kevon Artell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Frank Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Frank Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice defenses there by Artell.
Frank Jr with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Artell to score with a decent uppercut.
Artell avoids a kick to the body.
Artell ducks under a wild hook from Frank Jr.
Artell fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Artell throws out a powerful jab.
Artell cracks Frank Jr with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Frank Jr misses with a looping left.
Artell smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Artell attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A head kick misses from Frank Jr.
Artell has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Frank Jr.
Frank Jr slips under a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Artell. Frank Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Frank Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Frank Jr scores with a kick to the midsection.
Artell throws a hook to the side of Frank Jr's head but Frank Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Frank Jr tries to clinch up but Artell circles away and keeps his distance.
Artell connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A combination from Artell does no damage.
Frank Jr drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Artell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Frank Jr manages to avoid it.
Frank Jr is looking to clinch.
Artell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Frank Jr throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Artell throws a wild body kick that Frank Jr sees coming a mile off.
Frank Jr appears to be looking for a big counter.
Artell dodges the punch combination from Frank Jr.
Frank Jr goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T2#
Frank Jr tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Artell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Artell.
Artell misses with a straight left.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Artell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Frank Jr tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Artell manages to circle out of the way.
Frank Jr misses with a double jab.
Frank Jr lands a nice looking body kick.
Frank Jr fails with an attempt to clinch.
Frank Jr is looking to clinch but Artell is avoiding it.
Artell moves out of range of the body kick.
Artell lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Artell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Frank Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T3#
Good work by Artell as he checks the leg kick.
Frank Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Artell let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Artell goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Frank Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Frank Jr.
Artell cracks Frank Jr with a good jab.
Frank Jr takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Frank Jr scores with a nice strike.
Artell swats away the attempt to clinch by Frank Jr.
Artell scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Frank Jr has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Frank Jr there as he acknowledges the shot.#ROC2#Frank Jr is rocked!#CUT2#Darius Frank Jr's cut is getting worse.
Artell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Frank Jr.#T4#
Frank Jr throws a hook to the side of Artell's head but Artell sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Artell takes a swing at Frank Jr's ribcage but misses.
Artell has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Frank Jr.
Frank Jr tries to clinch there but Artell circles away.
Artell is looking to land body kicks.
A cross from Artell lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Frank Jr throws a hook to the side of Artell's head but Artell sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Frank Jr looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Frank Jr throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Frank Jr checks the leg kick.
Frank Jr misses with a body kick.
Frank Jr throws a body kick that misses.
Frank Jr takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Darius Frank Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Frank Jr misses with a looping left.
Frank Jr takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kevon Artell is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Artell lands a nice leg kick that just misses Frank Jr's sensitive parts.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kevon Artell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Artell has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevon Artell! |
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Event:
MMAHKI 40
Date: Apr 14, 2023 |
#R1#
Voltage misses with the combination.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Frank Jr.
Frank Jr tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Voltage counters with a big head kick but Frank Jr shrugs it off. #CL2#
Frank Jr moves into the clinch.
Voltage is trying to force a seperation but Frank Jr has the dominant position.
Voltage stalls.
Frank Jr's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Frank Jr tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frank Jr wants to stall.
Voltage landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A body shot lands from Voltage .
Voltage throws an elbow but it misses.
Frank Jr tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#T1#
Frank Jr leaning his opponent against the cage.
Frank Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC#
Voltage breaks from the clinch.
Frank Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Frank Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Frank Jr throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Voltage counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Darius Frank Jr has been cut.
Voltage looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Frank Jr lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Voltage shoots in looking for a takedown. Frank Jr tries to sprawl out of it but Voltage keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Frank Jr manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Frank Jr avoids a punch combination nicely.
Voltage throws a right and a left that both miss.#KD#
Voltage drops Frank Jr with a beautiful combination! Frank Jr stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Voltage is looking for the KO!#ROC#Frank Jr is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Voltage blocks the body kick.
Frank Jr is still on wobbly legs! Can Voltage finish him?
Voltage steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Frank Jr. That one must have hurt.#T2#
Voltage misses with the combination.
Voltage looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#CL#
Voltage clinches with his opponent.
Voltage stalling in the clinch.
Frank Jr seems to have recovered his senses.
Frank Jr with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Frank Jr misses with a knee strike.
Voltage wants to stall.
Frank Jr tries a knee to the head but Voltage blocks it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Voltage just misses with a elbow thrown towards Frank Jr's brow.
Frank Jr connects with a nasty looking knee right to Voltage 's face.
Voltage effectively controlling the action here.
Frank Jr tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Voltage avoids it.#BC#
Voltage breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Frank Jr thuds his shin into the meat of Voltage 's side.
Voltage throws a series of punches but Frank Jr avoids them all with ease.
Frank Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Voltage .
Voltage cracks Frank Jr with a right hand to the side of the head.#T3#
Frank Jr throws a head kick that Voltage semi-blocks.
Voltage tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Voltage walks forward, straight into a front kick from Frank Jr.
Voltage will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Voltage keeps the fight on the outside.
Voltage throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Frank Jr getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Voltage jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Voltage moves out of range of the body kick from Frank Jr.
Voltage throws a sloppy head kick and Frank Jr moves out of range easily.
Frank Jr looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Frank Jr shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Voltage looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Frank Jr misses with a kick to the body.
Frank Jr takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#CUT#That has opened up Darius Frank Jr's cut even more.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Voltage thows a left - swing and a miss!
Frank Jr is trying to counter with his kicks.#T4#
Frank Jr throws a head kick that Voltage semi-blocks.
Frank Jr catches Voltage with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Voltage throws the kick towards the body but Frank Jr avoids it.
Frank Jr lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Voltage throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Frank Jr lands a front kick.
Frank Jr avoids a punch combination nicely.
Frank Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Voltage takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Frank Jr. #CL#
Voltage clinches with his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Voltage working hard to break the clinch.
Voltage wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Voltage is trying to break the clinch but Frank Jr has him pressed against the cage.
Voltage throws a knee to the head but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
High Voltage dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Darius Frank Jr's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Voltage avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It looked like Voltage was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Frank Jr is looking to slow Voltage down with leg kicks.
Frank Jr misses with a wild combination.
High Voltage is winning the standup battle so far.
Frank Jr explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Voltage sizes up Frank Jr with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Voltage will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Voltage ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL#
Voltage rushes Frank Jr and presses him up against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Frank Jr trying to control the position but instead, Voltage has worked for underhooks and has pushed Frank Jr into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frank Jr on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#BC#
Voltage breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Frank Jr checks a low kick from Voltage .#T1#
Frank Jr connects with a single shot there.
Frank Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Frank Jr instigates a clinch.
Frank Jr landing knees to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Voltage as Frank Jr tries to tie him up.
Frank Jr dodges an elbow strike from Voltage .
Frank Jr tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Frank Jr misses with a knee to the head.
Frank Jr avoids the elbow strike from Voltage , against the cage.
Voltage is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Frank Jr is defending well for now.
Voltage looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Voltage breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Voltage darts in and clinches Frank Jr up against the cage.
Frank Jr landing knees to the head.
Frank Jr tries a knee to the head but Voltage blocks it.
Voltage lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Voltage with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#T2#
Voltage is stalling here.
Darius Frank Jr seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Frank Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Frank Jr wants to stall.
The referee is keeping an eye on Frank Jr - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Voltage lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Frank Jr wants to stall.
Voltage is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Frank Jr is keeping busy.
Frank Jr looking to throw knees to the head but Voltage is blocking nicely.
Frank Jr trying to land knees to the body.
Frank Jr scores with a knee to the head.
Voltage blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Voltage tries to break the clinch but Frank Jr is controlling the position. #BC#
Voltage escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T3#
Voltage misses with a wild combination.
Frank Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL#
Voltage takes the fight into the clinch.
Frank Jr tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Voltage avoids it.
Frank Jr working Voltage over with knees to the body.
Frank Jr misses with a knee strike.
#BC#
Voltage pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Frank Jr keeps Voltage at a distance using the push kick.
Frank Jr bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Frank Jr is looking to clinch but Voltage is avoiding it.
As Frank Jr looks to move away, Voltage throws a big counter combo but Frank Jr just gets out of the way.
Frank Jr staying out of range there.
Voltage takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Frank Jr throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Voltage stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Frank Jr throws a nice head kick!
#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Frank Jr moves in looking to clinch but Voltage pushes him off.
Frank Jr cracks Voltage with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Frank Jr tries to clinch but Voltage is having none of it.
Frank Jr throws a series of punches but Voltage moves out of range.
As Frank Jr looks to move away, Voltage throws a big counter combo but Frank Jr just gets out of the way.
Frank Jr avoids a punch combination nicely.
Frank Jr fakes the leg kick and cracks Voltage in the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Frank Jr.
A head kick misses from Frank Jr.
Frank Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Frank Jr tries to land a front kick but Voltage steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#CL#
Frank Jr gets tackled into the cage by Voltage . Voltage maintains the clinch.
Voltage takes a knee right on the jaw!
Frank Jr using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Voltage has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Darius Frank Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Darius Frank Jr's cut.
That's time! Voltage 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##CL#
Voltage rushes Frank Jr and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Voltage pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Frank Jr lands a head kick!
Frank Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Voltage takes a kick to the side of the head.
Voltage lands a nice leg kick that just misses Frank Jr's sensitive parts.
Frank Jr scores with a hook.
Voltage looks to land a combination but Frank Jr avoids it well.
Voltage sets himself, and Frank Jr steps forward looking for the clinch! Voltage avoids it this time.
Voltage throws out a loose jab but Frank Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Frank Jr throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Voltage .
Voltage stalks Frank Jr and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Frank Jr's face. Frank Jr staggers backwards, shaken.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Voltage throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Frank Jr tries to counter with a clinch but Voltage shakes him off and moves away.#CL#
Voltage gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Voltage wants to break free but Frank Jr has control.
Voltage lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Frank Jr tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#T1#
Voltage has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Voltage wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Frank Jr has him pressed against the cage.
Voltage managing to block the knees to the body from Frank Jr.
Voltage tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Frank Jr avoids it.
Frank Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Voltage 's elbow.
Frank Jr taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Voltage effectively controlling the action here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Frank Jr stalling in the clinch but Voltage improves position.
Frank Jr is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Voltage has denied him.
Voltage missing with knees to the body.
Voltage misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Frank Jr.
Frank Jr looking to throw knees to the head but Voltage is blocking nicely.
Voltage using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Frank Jr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice body punch from Voltage . #BC#
Voltage breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Voltage moves into the clinch successfully.
#T2#
Frank Jr tries a knee to the head but Voltage blocks it.
Voltage blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC#
Voltage pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Voltage tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Frank Jr misses with a kick to the body.
Voltage throws a left and a right that both miss
and Frank Jr counters with a body kick that stops Voltage in his tracks momentarily.
Voltage misses with a straight left.
Voltage scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Frank Jr throws out a loose jab but Voltage uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL#
Voltage closes the distance and pushes Frank Jr back into the cage.
Frank Jr trying to control the position but instead, Voltage has worked for underhooks and has pushed Frank Jr into the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Frank Jr.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Frank Jr looking to throw knees to the head but Voltage is blocking nicely.
#T3#
Frank Jr lands with a short shot to the head.
Voltage is trying to force a seperation but Frank Jr has the dominant position.
Frank Jr looking to throw knees to the head but Voltage is blocking nicely.
Voltage wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Frank Jr using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Voltage has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Frank Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Frank Jr tries a knee to the head but Voltage blocks it.
Frank Jr landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Frank Jr looking to slow down the pace here.
Voltage dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Frank Jr wants to stall.
Frank Jr trying to land knees to the body.
Frank Jr looking to throw knees to the head but Voltage is blocking nicely.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T4#
Voltage throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Frank Jr misses with a knee strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Voltage as Frank Jr tries to tie him up.
Voltage looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Voltage wants to stall.
Frank Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC#
Voltage manages to break the clinch.
Frank Jr throws a head kick but Voltage moves out of range.
#CL2#
Frank Jr clinches with his opponent.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Frank Jr utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Frank Jr missing with knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to High Voltage .
I think Voltage 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a majority draw! |
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Event:
MMAHKI 28
Date: Feb 19, 2023 |
#R1#
McManus comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McManus has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Frank Jr.
Frank Jr tries to clinch but McManus moves out of range.
Darius Frank Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Frank Jr connects with a high kick.
Frank Jr lands a nice looking kick to the body. McManus takes a step back to recover.
McManus defending well as Frank Jr loads up on a big left hand.
McManus jabs at Frank Jr's body.
Frank Jr looks to throw a body kick#TD#
so McManus counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
McManus scoring with punches to the head and body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McManus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Frank Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Frank Jr is looking to stand up but McManus isn't so interested in that idea.
McManus stopping the sweep attempt from Frank Jr.
McManus makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
McManus throws a strike but Frank Jr rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T1#
Frank Jr trying to control but McManus is working from the bottom.
Frank Jr looking to pass the guard.
Frank Jr is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
McManus manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Frank Jr manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Frank Jr bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McManus's guard. #REVB#
Frank Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but McManus is retaining full guard.
Frank Jr in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McManus utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McManus looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
McManus preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2#
Frank Jr passes into half guard.
Frank Jr wants to control but McManus is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Frank Jr is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Frank Jr scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Frank Jr missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
McManus wants to control but Frank Jr is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Frank Jr is looking for a kimura but McManus is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Frank Jr to get the leverage. #T3#
McManus trying to control here.
Frank Jr thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Frank Jr looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
McManus wants to get back to full guard.
McManus preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Frank Jr is controlling the pace.
McManus is pressing down on Frank Jr's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Frank Jr throws a big elbow that misses.
Frank Jr distracts McManus with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Frank Jr wants to pass the guard but McManus is keeping the position.
McManus wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
McManus has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Frank Jr misses with a head kick.
McManus looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Frank Jr throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Frank Jr throws a looping overhand right but McManus ducks down to avoid it.
Frank Jr throws a quick head kick that skims the top of McManus's head.
Frank Jr lands with an uppercut that bounces McManus off the cage and back into range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Darius Frank Jr dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Frank Jr connects with a high kick.
Frank Jr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McManus.
No luck with that takedown attempt from McManus. #CL2#
Frank Jr has McManus up against the cage in a clinch.
McManus is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Frank Jr pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Frank Jr has McManus pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A frustrated look appears on McManus's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Frank Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by McManus.
Frank Jr slowing the pace effectively.#T1#
McManus tries to circle away but Frank Jr has him pinned against the cage.
Frank Jr landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Frank Jr leaning his opponent against the cage.
Frank Jr crunches a lovely knee into McManus's ribcage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Frank Jr looking to throw knees to the head but McManus is blocking nicely.
Frank Jr tries to land knees in the clinch but McManus avoids the damage to the body.
Frank Jr scores with a nice hook to the head.
Frank Jr with a knee to the head.
Frank Jr misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
Frank Jr stalling in the clinch.
Frank Jr looking to throw knees to the head but McManus is blocking nicely.
Frank Jr utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Frank Jr using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McManus has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Frank Jr misses with a knee strike.
Frank Jr tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Frank Jr lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Frank Jr landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
#T3#
McManus is trying to break free.
Frank Jr scores with a knee to the head.
#CUT2#It looks like Justice McManus has been cut.
Frank Jr tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Frank Jr is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Frank Jr using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Frank Jr with a knee to the head.
Frank Jr throws a knee to the head but misses.
Frank Jr lands a good knee to the midsection. McManus won't want to take too many of those.
Frank Jr stalling against the cage.
Frank Jr working McManus over with knees to the body.#T4##KD2#
Frank Jr lands a big knee to the head and McManus goes down! Frank Jr is looking to finish! #ROC2#McManus is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Frank Jr controlling the position from side mount.
Oh McManus is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Frank Jr landing a few strikes.
Frank Jr lands a strong strike to the head of McManus. That's dazed him! Frank Jr looking to finish here. McManus is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Frank Jr lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darius Frank Jr! |
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Event:
MMAHKI 19
Date: Jan 06, 2023 |
#R1#
Frank Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lyashenko.
Frank Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lyashenko misses with a hook
and Frank Jr counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Lyashenko misses with a body shot
#CL#
and Frank Jr moves into the clinch.
Frank Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Lyashenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Frank Jr landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Lyashenko lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Frank Jr backwards.
Frank Jr is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Frank Jr is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Lyashenko avoiding damage as Frank Jr throws knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frank Jr blocks an uppercut.
Lyashenko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lyashenko lands with a light punch inside.
Lyashenko blocking some punches.
Lyashenko lands with a light punch inside.
Lyashenko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T1#
Lyashenko tries to work over Frank Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Lyashenko takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Frank Jr stalls.
Lyashenko lands a shot to the body.
Frank Jr lands a knee to the body.
Frank Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Frank Jr tries to land a knee to the head but Lyashenko blocks with his arms.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lyashenko.
Frank Jr with a knee to the head.
Lyashenko stalling in the clinch.
Frank Jr using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The referee calls for Lyashenko to work.
Frank Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lyashenko.
Lyashenko throws a punch but it's blocked by Frank Jr.
Frank Jr slowing the pace effectively.
Frank Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
#T2#
Lyashenko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Frank Jr's elbow.
Frank Jr blocking some punches.
Lyashenko stalls.
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!
Frank Jr misses with the head strike.
Lyashenko leaning his opponent against the cage.
Knees to the body from Frank Jr.
Frank Jr is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lyashenko is keeping busy.
Frank Jr lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lyashenko misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lyashenko.
Still in the clinch, Lyashenko scores with a nice short uppercut.
Frank Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Lyashenko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Frank Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Frank Jr. #T3#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Lyashenko will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Frank Jr up against the cage.
Frank Jr is looking to control Lyashenko's arms but Lyashenko gets an underhook and turns him. Now Frank Jr has his back to the cage.
Frank Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Lyashenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lyashenko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Frank Jr's elbow.
Frank Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lyashenko's elbow.
We've been informed that Lyashenko has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Lyashenko holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Frank Jr prevents a body shot from Lyashenko.
A head punch on the inside from Lyashenko fails to land.
Frank Jr dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Frank Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Lyashenko.
Frank Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lyashenko's elbow.
Lyashenko lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Lyashenko fails to land. #T4#
Lyashenko works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lyashenko.
Come on Lyashenko - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Lyashenko scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lyashenko lands a right hand.
Frank Jr tries a knee to the head but Lyashenko blocks it.
Frank Jr tries to land knees in the clinch but Lyashenko avoids the damage to the body.
Frank Jr is looking to control Lyashenko's arms but Lyashenko gets an underhook and turns him. Now Frank Jr has his back to the cage.
Frank Jr misses with a body punch.
Frank Jr landing knees to the body.
Lyashenko lands a hook that snaps the head of Frank Jr backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Frank Jr holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Lyashenko throws a punch but it's blocked by Frank Jr.
Frank Jr using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Frank Jr tries a knee to the head but Lyashenko blocks it.
Frank Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lyashenko makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Darius Frank Jr will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL2#
Lyashenko closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lyashenko is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Lyashenko lands with a light punch inside.
A short body shot lands from Lyashenko as the two fighters clinch.
Lyashenko works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lyashenko pushes Frank Jr back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lyashenko pushes Frank Jr back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lyashenko slowing the pace effectively.
Lyashenko softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lyashenko leaning his opponent against the cage.
Lyashenko is struggling to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frank Jr letting Lyashenko take a breather here.
Lyashenko receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Lyashenko takes a knee to the side of the body. #T1#
Frank Jr is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lyashenko is keeping busy.
Lyashenko cracks Frank Jr with a nice body shot.
Lyashenko lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Frank Jr backwards.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Frank Jr scores a nice knee to the body.
Frank Jr crunches a lovely knee into Lyashenko's ribcage.
Frank Jr scores with a knee to the head.
#CUT#It looks like Kyrylo Lyashenko has been cut.
Lyashenko working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lyashenko takes a knee right on the jaw!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Lyashenko misses with a hook from the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Lyashenko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lyashenko controlling the action here for a moment.
Frank Jr tries to land knees in the clinch but Lyashenko avoids the damage to the body. #T2#
Lyashenko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lyashenko lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Frank Jr backwards.
A right hand to the body from Lyashenko.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Frank Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lyashenko.
A head punch on the inside from Lyashenko fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lyashenko.
Lyashenko stalling in the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Frank Jr.
Frank Jr is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Frank Jr gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Frank Jr is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Lyashenko tries to throw a body punch but Frank Jr avoids it by throwing Lyashenko back against the cage.
Lyashenko wants to stall.
Frank Jr is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T3#
Frank Jr misses with a knee strike.
Lyashenko lands a right hand.
Lyashenko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Frank Jr tries a body shot but Lyashenko blocks it.
Frank Jr is trying to maintain a safe position but Lyashenko gets an underhook and turns Frank Jr into the cage.
Lyashenko effectively controlling the action here.
Frank Jr scores a nice knee to the body.
Lyashenko is breathing heavily.
A knee to the head by Frank Jr.
Frank Jr with a knee to the head.
Frank Jr landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Frank Jr is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Frank Jr pressing his opponent against the cage.
Frank Jr unloads a knee to the mid-section.#T4#
Frank Jr is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lyashenko is keeping busy.
Frank Jr taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Darius Frank Jr.
Lyashenko takes a swing at Frank Jr's ribcage but misses.
Frank Jr appears to be looking for a big counter.
Frank Jr throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lyashenko throws a shot from downtown. Frank Jr moves away and avoids it.
Frank Jr throws a big counter combination but Lyashenko scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#CL2#
Lyashenko gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Frank Jr trying to control the position but instead, Lyashenko has worked for underhooks and has pushed Frank Jr into the cage.
Frank Jr is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Frank Jr is looking to control Lyashenko's arms but Lyashenko gets an underhook and turns him. Now Frank Jr has his back to the cage.
Lyashenko displaying some good clinch control by pressing Frank Jr up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kyrylo Lyashenko will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Kyrylo Lyashenko's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Frank Jr closes the distance and pushes Lyashenko back into the cage.
Frank Jr is looking to control Lyashenko's arms but Lyashenko gets an underhook and turns him. Now Frank Jr has his back to the cage.
Frank Jr landing knees to the head.
Lyashenko on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lyashenko stalling the fight.
Lyashenko taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Frank Jr crunches a lovely knee into Lyashenko's ribcage.
Frank Jr with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Lyashenko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frank Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Frank Jr utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Lyashenko tries to stall but Frank Jr uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Lyashenko blocks an uppercut.
Frank Jr tries to land a knee to the head but Lyashenko blocks with his arms.
#T1#
A right hook to the body lands for Lyashenko.
Lyashenko throws a punch but it's blocked by Frank Jr.
Frank Jr trying to land knees to the body.
Lyashenko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lyashenko misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lyashenko.
Frank Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lyashenko effectively controlling the action here.
Lyashenko is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Frank Jr is keeping busy.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Lyashenko stalling in the clinch.
Lyashenko lands a left hand.
A short right from Lyashenko.
Frank Jr trying to control the position but instead, Lyashenko has worked for underhooks and has pushed Frank Jr into the cage.
Lyashenko blocking some punches.
#T2#
Lyashenko lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Frank Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lyashenko lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lyashenko takes a knee to the side of the body.
Lyashenko is working Frank Jr over against the cage.
Lyashenko lands a body punch in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lyashenko is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A shot in the inside from Lyashenko.
Frank Jr letting Lyashenko take a breather here.
Lyashenko misses with a body punch.
Lyashenko slows down the pace here.
Lyashenko is pushing Frank Jr up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T3#
Lyashenko pressing his opponent against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Kyrylo Lyashenko.#CL2#
Lyashenko rushes Frank Jr and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Frank Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lyashenko lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Frank Jr is trying to maintain a safe position but Lyashenko gets an underhook and turns Frank Jr into the cage.
Frank Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lyashenko blocking some punches.
Frank Jr is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Lyashenko stalling in the clinch.
#T4#
Frank Jr controlling the action here for a moment.
Frank Jr lands a knee to the head.
Frank Jr letting Lyashenko take a breather here.
Frank Jr working Lyashenko over with knees to the body.
Frank Jr throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lyashenkos head.
Frank Jr blocking some punches.
Frank Jr trying to land knees to the body.
Lyashenko lands an uppercut.
Lyashenko slowing the pace effectively.
Lyashenko struggles to land a body shot inside as Frank Jr controls his hands.
Frank Jr working Lyashenko over with knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lyashenko is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Frank Jr is keeping busy.
Lyashenko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kyrylo Lyashenko.
I think Lyashenko 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Kyrylo Lyashenko!
Kyrylo Lyashenko managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, IC&E Nutrition (& 10% Laundry), into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
MMAHKI 11
Date: Nov 30, 2022 |
#R1#
Frank Jr misses with a head kick.
Frank Jr throws a head kick that Klimov semi-blocks.
Enokentiy Klimov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Frank Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Klimov throws a body shot but no joy.
Klimov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Frank Jr wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Klimov takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Klimov throws a hook but Frank Jr blocks it.
Frank Jr tries to counter with a takedown but Klimov is quick to defend against it.
Klimov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Frank Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Frank Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Klimov moves out of range easily.
Frank Jr fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klimov throws an overhand right that lands on Frank Jr's shoulder, as Frank Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Frank Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Klimov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Klimov, as that shot connected.
Frank Jr misses with the combination.
#T1#
Frank Jr throws a hook to the side of Klimov's head but Klimov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Frank Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Klimov connects with a nice looking jab.
#CUT2#It looks like Darius Frank Jr has been cut.
Klimov misses with a body shot.
Klimov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Klimov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Frank Jr manages to avoid it.
Frank Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Frank Jr scores with a head kick.
Frank Jr connects with a looping right hand.
Frank Jr looks to clinch
and Klimov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Frank Jr throws a shot to the body.
Frank Jr throws a head kick but Klimov moves out of range.
Frank Jr looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#T2#
Klimov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Frank Jr at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Klimov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Frank Jr in his tracks.
Klimov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Klimov misses with a straight right.
That kick from Frank Jr tenderised Klimov's leg. Klimov is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL#
Frank Jr has closed the distance and engaged Klimov in a clinch.
Klimov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Klimov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Frank Jr tries to land a knee to the head but Klimov blocks with his arms.
Frank Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Frank Jr is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Klimov wants to get back to striking at distance but Frank Jr won't allow it.
A short uppercut from Klimov.
Frank Jr misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Klimov.
#T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Frank Jr.
Frank Jr keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Klimov's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Klimov breaks from the clinch.
Klimov scores with a punch to the head.
Klimov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Frank Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Frank Jr is looking to land body kicks.
Frank Jr moves out of range as Klimov strikes.
Klimov throws a jab when Frank Jr was well out of range.
Klimov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL#
Frank Jr moves into range and clinches up with Klimov.
Frank Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Klimov's elbow.
Klimov is trying to break the clinch but Frank Jr is controlling him.
Klimov has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Frank Jr seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Klimov can turn it around.#T4#
Klimov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Frank Jr has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Klimov breaks from the clinch.
Klimov cracks a nice hook into Frank Jr's ribs.
Klimov just misses with a punch to the body.
Klimov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Frank Jr.
Frank Jr tries to clinch but Klimov is having none of it.
Klimov misses with a two punch combination.
Sloppy strikes from Frank Jr. Those never looked like landing.
Klimov throws out a counter right but Frank Jr avoids it with no problem.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Frank Jr lands a front kick.
Frank Jr throws a head kick but Klimov moves out of range.
Frank Jr avoids the body shot from Klimov.
Sloppy strikes from Frank Jr. Those never looked like landing.
Klimov lands a nice looking body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Enokentiy Klimov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Darius Frank Jr's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Klimov swings for the body but Frank Jr moves out of range.
Klimov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Frank Jr throws a body kick that misses
and Klimov counters with a nice uppercut.
Frank Jr lands with a hook. Klimov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Frank Jr staying out of range there.
Frank Jr is looking to counter the offense by Klimov and move into the clinch.
Nice jab there from Klimov.
Frank Jr throws a head kick but Klimov moves out of range.
Frank Jr misses with a head kick.
Frank Jr takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frank Jr ducks under a wild hook from Klimov.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Klimov, as that shot connected.
Klimov throws a combination. Frank Jr tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Klimov with a nice cross.#T1#
Frank Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Klimov.
Frank Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Klimov.
Frank Jr lands a head kick!
Klimov shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Frank Jr eats them both and turns towards Klimov to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Klimov loads up on a big right hand but Frank Jr slips the punch.
Klimov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#CUT2#Darius Frank Jr's cut is getting worse.
Frank Jr pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Frank Jr fails to land with a series of punches.
Klimov throws a body punch but Frank Jr moves out of range.
Klimov keeps the fight on the outside.
Frank Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Klimov catches Frank Jr with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T2#
Klimov cracks Frank Jr with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#ROC2#Frank Jr is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Klimov drops Frank Jr with a huge uppercut! Frank Jr drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Klimov is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Enokentiy Klimov!
An out of breath Enokentiy Klimov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
MMAHKI 5
Date: Oct 30, 2022 |
#R1#
Tsuruta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tsuruta feints the counter takedown.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Tsuruta has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Tsuruta avoids the head kick by Frank Jr.
Tsuruta jabs at Frank Jr's body.
Frank Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Frank Jr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#TD2#
Tsuruta dives in and scores a takedown into Frank Jr's guard.
Tsuruta working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Frank Jr's head.
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.
Tsuruta working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Frank Jr's head.
Frank Jr knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tsuruta on the ground.
Tsuruta trying to control but Frank Jr is working from the bottom.
Tsuruta landing some decent shots from guard.
Frank Jr is trying to control the position but Tsuruta postures up. #T1#
Tsuruta lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Frank Jr is trying to keep Tsuruta in close.
Tsuruta throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tsuruta has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tsuruta landing some decent shots from guard.
Frank Jr looking to control.
Frank Jr is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tsuruta is controlling him.
Tsuruta engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Tsuruta content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T2#
Tsuruta pushes down on Frank Jr's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Tsuruta working over Frank Jr with some ground and pound. Frank Jr looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Tsuruta scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Tsuruta sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Tsuruta scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Tsuruta content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Frank Jr is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tsuruta scores with a couple of nice shots.
Tsuruta content to control rather than advance. #T3#
Tsuruta wants to control but Frank Jr is keeping him busy.
Frank Jr has hold of Tsuruta's hands but Tsuruta slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Frank Jr wants to get back to full guard.
Tsuruta is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Frank Jr has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tsuruta is working away from the top position though.
Tsuruta controlling the action here.
Frank Jr trying to hold on to Tsuruta's head to control him but Tsuruta postures up.
Tsuruta 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. #T4#
Frank Jr has hold of Tsuruta's hands but Tsuruta slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Tsuruta winds up and cracks Frank Jr with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Frank Jr is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tsuruta scores with a couple of nice shots.
Tsuruta is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Tsuruta seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Tsuruta working over Frank Jr with some ground and pound. Frank Jr looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Tsuruta controlling the action here.
Tsuruta drops an elbow to the side of Frank Jr's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Frank Jr is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tsuruta scores with a couple of nice shots.
Frank Jr tries to get to full guard but Tsuruta has control of the leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tomomi Tsuruta dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Tsuruta throws an off balance right hand
and Frank Jr counters with a good low kick that Tsuruta was not able to check.
Frank Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Tsuruta jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice jab there from Tsuruta.
Frank Jr misses with a wild body shot.
A punch combination from Frank Jr misses.
Tsuruta misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frank Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Frank Jr appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Tsuruta shoots in looking for a takedown. Frank Jr tries to sprawl out of it but Tsuruta keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Frank Jr manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T1#
Tsuruta missing with a left hand there. Frank Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Darius Frank Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A slow jab from Tsuruta misses its intended target.
Tsuruta cracks Frank Jr with an open hand slap.
Tsuruta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Frank Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tsuruta cracks Frank Jr with an open hand slap.
Frank Jr definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tsuruta cracks Frank Jr with a right hand to the side of the head.#T2#
Frank Jr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tsuruta.
Tsuruta has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Frank Jr throws a body punch but Tsuruta moves out of range.
Tsuruta changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tsuruta shoots for a double leg takedown but Frank Jr sprawls well. He's pushed Tsuruta's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD2#
Tsuruta fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Frank Jr to the ground. Tsuruta is now in Frank Jr's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Frank Jr working a defensive guard here.
Tsuruta with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Tsuruta is stalling in the full guard.
Tomomi Tsuruta has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tsuruta is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T3#
Frank Jr is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tsuruta content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Frank Jr wants to sweep here but Tsuruta controlling him for the moment.
Tsuruta cracks Frank Jr with a solid left hand.
Tsuruta won't allow Frank Jr to sweep him here.
Tsuruta controls from within his opponent's guard.
Frank Jr trying to control the position.
Frank Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tsuruta works over Frank Jr with some ground and pound from guard.
Frank Jr bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tsuruta's guard. #REVR#
Tsuruta tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tsuruta 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#
Tsuruta is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Tsuruta is nestled in close to Frank Jr, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Frank Jr has hold of Tsuruta's hands but Tsuruta slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Tsuruta lands strikes from half guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Tsuruta trying to pass the guard but Frank Jr defending well.
Frank Jr is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tsuruta scores with a couple of nice shots.
Frank Jr is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tsuruta scores with a couple of nice shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tomomi Tsuruta showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Tsuruta dives in for a single leg takedown but Frank Jr sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Frank Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Good exchange - Tsuruta coming out on top.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Frank Jr - that will leave a mark!
Tsuruta slips a straight right by Frank Jr.
Tsuruta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Frank Jr moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frank Jr tries to clinch #TD2#
and Tsuruta counters with a shoot takedown. Frank Jr fights it but they end up in guard.
Tsuruta controlling from the top position.
Tsuruta with a nice head shot there.#T1#
Frank Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
Tsuruta controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Tsuruta lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Tsuruta lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Frank Jr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Frank Jr wants to stand and escape but Tsuruta is having none of it.
Tsuruta slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Tsuruta working the ground and pound.
Tsuruta is putting a hurting on Frank Jr here, landing some big shots from side control.
Tsuruta lands a few punches from side control.
Tsuruta is working Frank Jr over with some ground and pound from side control.
Tsuruta scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Frank Jr to see if he's OK.#T2#
Check out the look on Tsuruta's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Frank Jr is trying to improve his position.
Check out the look on Tsuruta's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Tsuruta in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Tsuruta lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Frank Jr down.
#ROC2#Frank Jr is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tsuruta scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Frank Jr is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Tsuruta can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tomomi Tsuruta! |
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Event:
MMAHKI 2
Date: Oct 15, 2022 |
#R1#
A cross from Brown lands.#CUT2#It looks like Darius Frank Jr has been cut.
Brown throws a series of punches but Frank Jr avoids them all with ease.
As Brown tries to get set, Frank Jr tries to push him back and clinch up but Brown manages to avoid the attempt.
Frank Jr slips a jab from Brown.#CL2#
Brown takes the fight into the clinch.
Frank Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it.
Frank Jr scores with a shot to the side of Brown's head.
Frank Jr with a knee to the head.
Frank Jr tries to land a knee to the head but Brown blocks with his arms.
Frank Jr prevents Brown from breaking the clinch.
Knees to the body from Frank Jr.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Brown throws an elbow but it misses.
Brown cracks Frank Jr with a nice body shot.#BC2#
Brown pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Frank Jr scores with a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brown misses with the combination.
Isiah Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Brown steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Frank Jr.
A big left from Brown misses.
Brown throws out a loose jab but Frank Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Frank Jr tries to counter with a takedown but Brown is quick to defend against it.
Frank Jr scores with a kick to the midsection.#CL2#
Brown forces Frank Jr back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Brown pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brown throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Frank Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL#
Frank Jr forces Brown back against the cage and clinches.
Brown doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Frank Jr is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Brown is defending well for now.
With the fighters up against the cage, Brown throws an elbow but misses.
Frank Jr throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Frank Jr misses with a knee to the head.
Brown leaning his opponent against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Brown.
Frank Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Brown.
Brown working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Frank Jr is trying to stall.
Brown is trying to break free.
Brown misses with some punches.
#BC2#
Brown breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brown throws a series of punches but Frank Jr moves out of range.
Brown misses with a few strikes there.
#CL2#
Brown closes the distance and clinches.#T3#
A head punch on the inside from Frank Jr fails to land.
Frank Jr connects with a nasty looking knee right to Brown's face.
Brown blocks a body shot from Frank Jr.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Brown.
Knees in the clinch landing for Frank Jr.
Brown misses with some punches.
Frank Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Frank Jr misses with some punches.
#BC2#
Brown pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brown on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#CL2#
Brown has managed to clinch.
Frank Jr is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Frank Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it.
Frank Jr throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Frank Jr working aggressively here.
Frank Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Frank Jr stalling.
Brown is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Frank Jr.
Brown stalling.
Frank Jr lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
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!
Brown tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A head punch on the inside from Frank Jr fails to land.
Brown misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Frank Jr misses with some punches.
Frank Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brown is stalling here.
Frank Jr throws a head punch that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Darius Frank Jr will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Darius Frank Jr's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Frank Jr scores with a spinning back kick!
Frank Jr fakes the leg kick and cracks Brown in the body.
Brown looks to land a combination but Frank Jr avoids it well.
Brown on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Frank Jr. Frank Jr obviously looking to wear him down.
Brown avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A big left from Brown misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Frank Jr.
A jab from Frank Jr finds it's way through Brown's defenses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown misses with a lunging right hand
and Frank Jr counters with a nice low kick that buckles Brown's knee momentarily.
Brown steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Frank Jr. That one must have hurt.
Frank Jr throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Brown.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Frank Jr! Brown is out on his feet! Frank Jr rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Brown is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Brown is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darius Frank Jr! |
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