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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 07, 2016 |
#R1#
Stahl looks to clinch #TD#
and Kuuqui counters with a shoot takedown. Stahl fights it but they end up in guard. #ES2#
Stahl pushes Kuuqui off and scrambles back to his feet.
Stahl shoots in for a double leg but Kuuqui sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Stahl misses with a takedown #CL#
and Kuuqui counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kuuqui.
Kuuqui is working for takedown but Stahl is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kuuqui stalling in the clinch.
Stahl leaning against his opponent.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Stahl with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Stahl looking to slow down the pace here.
Kuuqui drops down looking for an ankle pick but Stahl pulls his leg out and moves away.
#T1#
Stahl dives in and grabs Kuuqui's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kuuqui pushes down on Stahl's head and hops out.
Roope Kuuqui has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magnus Stahl.#CL#
Kuuqui closes the distance and pushes Stahl back into the cage.
We've been hearing reports that Kuuqui has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Kuuqui avoiding damage as Stahl throws knees to the body.
Stahl with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Roope Kuuqui has been cut.
Stahl tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#TD#
Kuuqui has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Stahl regains guard immediately. #SUB#
Kuuqui drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Stahl manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kuuqui has Stahl in his guard.#REVB##SUB#
Kuuqui working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Stahl has passed into half guard!
#T2#
Kuuqui moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kuuqui is breathing heavily.
Stahl stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kuuqui swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Kuuqui has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stahl can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Kuuqui looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Stahl forces his way into half guard.
Stahl is keen to just control but Kuuqui is a slippery customer.
Stahl 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. #SUB2#
Stahl seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Kuuqui is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Magnus Stahl!
Roope Kuuqui was interviewed post fight and said 'Congratulations, sucker. I will be back and kick your 'fookin' butt. '.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Gustavsson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stahl sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Stahl leaves Gustavsson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD2#
Stahl scores with a takedown into Gustavsson's guard.
Gustavsson wants to get back to his feet but Stahl passes into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#REVR##SUB2#
Stahl has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Gustavsson defend it? Stahl steps over the head and cranks it - Gustavsson is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Stahl!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Magnus Stahl!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 03, 2016 |
#R1#
Vena scores with a jab.
Vena lands a high kick!
Packalen is looking to clinch.
Vena takes a swing at Packalen's ribcage but misses.
Packalen misses with a takedown attempt - Vena sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Packalen fails to land the takedown.
The fight stays on the outside here - Packalen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Packalen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Packalen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Packalen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The fight stays on the outside here - Packalen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vena throws a big counter combination but Packalen scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Packalen is looking to clinch.
It looked like Vena wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Vena rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Packalen counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Packalen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vena keeps the fight on the outside.
Vena throws a head kick that half lands.
Vena lands with a right hand. #ROC#
Packalen is rocked!#T1#
Vena misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Packalen is still on wobbly legs! Can Vena finish him?
Packalen darts in looking for a takedown but Vena gets double underhooks and turns Packalen into the cage.
As Packalen backs away, Vena returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Joe Vena has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juha Packalen.
Packalen drops his hands momentarily and Vena needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Packalen just on the top of the head. Packalen drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Packalen - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Joe Vena!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 21, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Fiinare fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stahl, pushing him back against the cage.
Stahl gets underhooks to prevent Fiinare's takedown attempt.
Stahl working Fiinare over with knees to the body.
Stahl is looking for a takedown.
A short right from Fiinare on the inside.
Stahl with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Stahl is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Fiinare is keeping busy.
Stahl tries to score a body lock takedown but Fiinare shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Stahl putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Fiinare in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Fiinare takes a knee right on the jaw!
Fiinare is breathing heavily.
Stahl lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#CUT2#
It looks like Joonas Fiinare has been cut.
Stahl is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stahl lands a knee to the head.
Stahl utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Stahl landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Stahl lands a knee to the head.
Fiinare takes a knee right on the jaw!
Stahl stalling in the clinch but Fiinare improves position.
Stahl is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T1#
Stahl connects with a knee to the head.
Stahl is looking to control Fiinare's arms but Fiinare gets an underhook and turns him. Now Stahl has his back to the cage.
Fiinare fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stahl scores with a knee to the head.
Stahl lands a nice knee to the body.
Stahl lands a good knee to the midsection. Fiinare won't want to take too many of those.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Fiinare as Stahl tries to tie him up.
Stahl landing knees to the head.
Stahl with a knee to the head.
Fiinare changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Stahl fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Stahl fails with the takedown.
Joonas Fiinare has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magnus Stahl.
Fiinare fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stahl tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fiinare sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Stahl somewhat.#T2#
Fiinare scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stahl changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fiinare tries to avoid it but Stahl manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fiinare to the ground. Fiinare escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fiinare misses with the combination.
No luck for Stahl with that takedown attempt. #CL#
Fiinare fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stahl, pushing him back against the cage.
Fiinare scores with a shot to the side of Stahl's head. #TD2#
Stahl successfully pulls guard.
#SUB2#
Fiinare throws a sloppy strike and Stahl has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Fiinare is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Stahl!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Magnus Stahl!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 27, 2016 |
#R1#
Stahl takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#CL2#
Abrahamian tries to keep at a distance but Stahl has taken the fight into the clinch.
Abrahamian misses with the head strike.
Abrahamian working hard to break the clinch.
Stahl connects with a knee to the head.
#CUT2#
It looks like Artiom Abrahamian has been cut.#TD2#
Stahl jumps into guard, dragging Abrahamian to the mat.
#SUB2#
Stahl pushes a forearm under Abrahamian's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Abrahamian is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Magnus Stahl!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Ozolinsh thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hovimaki if he has to take too many more of those.
Ozolinsh has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hovimaki finds it's way round the side to connect with Ozolinsh's head.
Ozolinsh tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ozolinsh misses with a low kick.
It seemed like Hovimaki was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hovimaki slips a jab from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh throws a head kick but Hovimaki moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hovimaki! But no joy.
Ozolinsh thows a leg kick but Hovimaki checks it
and Hovimaki counters with a nice body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ozolinsh. That's going to slow Hovimaki down.
Ozolinsh scores with a sloppy right hand. Hovimaki should have avoided that one.
Hovimaki connects with a right hand. Ozolinsh shakes it off.
Hovimaki jabs Ozolinsh to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ozolinsh misses with a left hand
and Hovimaki counters with a stiff right hand.
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!
Ozolinsh doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T1#
Ozolinsh misses with a left hand
and Hovimaki makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ozolinsh takes a swing at Hovimaki's ribcage but misses.
A little jabbing left from Hovimaki on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ozolinsh motions for Hovimaki to come forward. Ozolinsh throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hovimaki swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ozolinsh lands with an overhand left.
Nice defenses there by Ozolinsh.
A head kick from Ozolinsh lands but Hovimaki takes it in his stride.
Ozolinsh throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hovimaki stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ozolinsh throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hovimaki swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL#
Ozolinsh pushes Hovimaki up against the cage in a clinch.
Ozolinsh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hovimaki's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh lands a nice shot to the body. #T2#
Hovimaki wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ozolinsh goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Ozolinsh fails to land.
Hovimaki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hovimaki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ozolinsh is leaning against Hovimaki and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ozolinsh lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hovimaki wants to break free but Ozolinsh has control.
Hovimaki wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ozolinsh has him pressed against the cage.
Ozolinsh throws a punch but it's blocked by Hovimaki.
Ozolinsh fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ozolinsh misses with the head strike.
Ozolinsh tries to work over Hovimaki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice left hand lands by Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ozolinsh works on Hovimaki's body with a couple of short punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ozolinsh. #T3#
Ozolinsh fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ozolinsh misses with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Ozolinsh.
Still in the clinch, Ozolinsh scores with a nice short uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Ozolinsh.
Hovimaki wants to get back to striking at distance but Ozolinsh won't allow it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ozolinsh.
Hovimaki blocks a body shot from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ozolinsh throws a punch but it's blocked by Hovimaki.
Ozolinsh tries a body shot but Hovimaki blocks it.
Ozolinsh working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ozolinsh fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ozolinsh misses with the head strike.
Ozolinsh working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hovimaki.
A short right from Ozolinsh. #T4#
A left hand lands to the body for Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh misses with the head strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ozolinsh prevents Hovimaki from breaking the clinch.
Hovimaki blocks an uppercut.
#BC2#
Hovimaki breaks the clinch.
Ozolinsh throws a body kick that misses
and Hovimaki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A swing and a miss from Ozolinsh.
Hovimaki throws out a counter right but Ozolinsh avoids it with no problem.
Teodors Ozolinsh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ozolinsh scores with a nice head shot.
Ozolinsh fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hovimaki checks it well.
Ozolinsh looks to land a left hand but Hovimaki moved out of range nicely.
Ozolinsh punishes Hovimaki's body with a nice straight punch.
Ozolinsh throws a shot to the body.
Ozolinsh pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teodors Ozolinsh dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL#
Ozolinsh takes the fight into the clinch.
Hovimaki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ozolinsh lands with a right to the head.
Ozolinsh lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ozolinsh.
Hovimaki has had enough of the clinch but Ozolinsh keeps him there for the moment.
Hovimaki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Ozolinsh fails to land.
Ozolinsh has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A frustrated look appears on Hovimaki's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hovimaki tries to circle away but Ozolinsh has him pinned against the cage.
Ozolinsh keeps control of Hovimaki as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ozolinsh throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hovimakis head.
A head punch on the inside from Ozolinsh fails to land.
Hovimaki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T1#
Hovimaki looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ozolinsh misses with a punch to the body.
Ozolinsh is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hovimaki can do to turn this around?
Hovimaki wants to get back to striking at distance but Ozolinsh won't allow it.
A short left from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh struggles to land a body shot inside as Hovimaki controls his hands.
Ozolinsh cracks Hovimaki with a nice body shot.
Hovimaki wants to get back to striking at distance but Ozolinsh won't allow it.
Ozolinsh scores with a shoulder strike.
Ozolinsh tries to work over Hovimaki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ozolinsh.
Hovimaki tries to circle away but Ozolinsh has him pinned against the cage.
Ozolinsh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hovimaki can't break the clinch.
Hovimaki blocking some punches.
Hovimaki blocks an uppercut.
Ozolinsh is working Hovimaki over against the cage.#T2#
Ozolinsh cracks Hovimaki with a nice body shot.
Ozolinsh pushes Hovimaki back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ozolinsh lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ozolinsh lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ozolinsh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ozolinsh fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ozolinsh is leaning against Hovimaki and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ozolinsh swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hovimaki has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A head punch on the inside from Ozolinsh fails to land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ozolinsh pushes Hovimaki back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ozolinsh lands a right hand.
Ozolinsh misses with a body punch.
#BC2#
Hovimaki manages to break the clinch.
Ozolinsh thuds a left hand into Hovimaki's body.
Ozolinsh lands a jab to Hovimaki's midsection.#T3##KD#
Ozolinsh lands a big head kick that sends Hovimaki tumbling to the mat! Ozolinsh takes a step backwards and waves Hovimaki back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Hovimaki is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Mikko Hovimaki has been cut.
Ozolinsh connects with a leg kick. Hovimaki looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hovimaki is still on wobbly legs! Can Ozolinsh finish him?
Ozolinsh throws an overhand right that drops Hovimaki like a sack of potatoes! Ozolinsh dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Teodors Ozolinsh!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Kaalipaa shoots in looking for a takedown. Packalen tries to sprawl out of it but Kaalipaa keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Packalen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Packalen dives in for a single leg takedown but Kaalipaa sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A head kick from Kaalipaa lands but Packalen takes it in his stride.
Packalen blocks a head kick by Kaalipaa.
#CL#
Kaalipaa forces Packalen back against the cage and clinches.
Kaalipaa content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#TD#
Kaalipaa manages to pull guard.
Packalen stopping the sweep attempt from Kaalipaa.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kaalipaa holds on and takes a little breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kaalipaa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Packalen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Packalen wants to control from the top but Kaalipaa keeps moving. #T1##SUB#
Kaalipaa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Packalen trying to control the position from guard on top but Kaalipaa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Kaalipaa is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Packalen has his hands clasped together but Kaalipaa extends and breaks Packalen's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Kaalipaa.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jola Kaalipaa!
After winning the bout, Jola Kaalipaa thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 19, 2016 |
#R1#
Stahl tries for a takedown but Jenkins sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Stahl fails with the takedown.
Jenkins tries to counter with a takedown but Stahl is quick to defend against it.
Nice takedown defense from Jenkins. No joy for Stahl on that attempt.
Voldet Jenkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magnus Stahl.
Stahl misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Stahl shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jenkins but Jenkins pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Stahl tries to clinch but Jenkins moves away #TD#
and Jenkins counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Stahl!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jenkins landing a few strikes.
Stahl is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Jenkins has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Stahl struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stahl pushes Jenkins away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Jenkins gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SU#
Jenkins stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Stahl tries for a takedown but Jenkins circles away easily#CL#
and Jenkins counters by moving into the clinch.
Stahl looks winded!
Stahl with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#TD#
Jenkins jumps guard.
Jenkins trying to control the position here. #T2#
Stahl wants to control from the top but Jenkins keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jenkins holds on and takes a little breather.
Stahl trying to control but Jenkins is working from the bottom.
Jenkins has Stahl pulled in close to control his posture.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Stahl stops Jenkins from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Stahl changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jenkins tries to avoid it but Stahl manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jenkins to the ground. Jenkins escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
No luck for Stahl with that takedown attempt.
Jenkins swats away the attempt to clinch by Stahl.
Jenkins is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Stahl.#CL#
Jenkins instigates a clinch.
Jenkins using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stahl has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jenkins tries a knee to the head but Stahl blocks it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jenkins as Stahl tries to tie him up.
Stahl utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#T4##TD#
Jenkins gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Stahl regains guard.
Jenkins is looking to pass into half guard but Stahl pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Stahl is in guard.#REVB#
Stahl passes Jenkins's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Stahl wants to control but Jenkins is keeping him busy.
Stahl working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Stahl looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jenkins is staying active underneath Stahl, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Voldet Jenkins dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Jenkins scores with a takedown into Stahl's guard.#ES2#
Stahl is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #BC#
Jenkins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jenkins leaves Stahl with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jenkins stuffs the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stahl wants to clinch#TD#
and Jenkins counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Stahl!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stahl defending against the ground and pound.
Jenkins works to advance to full mount. Stahl defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. #T1#
Stahl wants to hold on but Jenkins pushes him away.
Stahl stops Jenkins from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Jenkins controlling his opponent.
Voldet Jenkins overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jenkins's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Stahl wants to control but Jenkins is having none of it.
Stahl bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
We've been hearing good reports from Jenkins's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Jenkins trying to control the position here.
Stahl trying to control the position from guard on top but Jenkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jenkins trying to control the position here. #T3#
Stahl pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jenkins is keeping the position for now.
Jenkins keeping moving, preventing Stahl from controlling successfully.
Stahl passes Jenkins's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jenkins makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jenkins.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Stahl works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Stahl lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB2#
Stahl is trying to work for a kimura but Jenkins is defending well.
Jenkins tries to kick Stahl off in order to stand up. Stahl Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Stahl is trying to get an arm triangle but Jenkins is defending well. #SUB2#
Stahl wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jenkins, who protects the arm well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Magnus Stahl showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Jenkins's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Stahl tries for a takedown but Jenkins sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jenkins is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Stahl.#TD#
Jenkins gets a takedown into half guard.
Jenkins content to control rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stahl is looking to improve his position.
Jenkins keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T1##SU#
Jenkins stands up and beckons Stahl to join him on the feet.
Magnus Stahl seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Jenkins has taken the fight to the clinch.
Stahl throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jenkins blocks it with crossed arms.
Stahl misses with a knee to the head. #TD#
Jenkins gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Jenkins throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T2##SUB#
Jenkins is working for a kimura but Stahl is defending it quite comfortably.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stahl is trying to stand up here but Jenkins is controlling him well.
Jenkins is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T3#
Stahl is pressing down on Jenkins's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Jenkins is posturing up here but Stahl has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Jenkins tries to roll out but it's too tight and Jenkins has to tap! Slick submission there by Stahl!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Magnus Stahl!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Adams throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Adams stuffs the takedown attempt from Packalen. Packalen gets slowly back to his feet.
Packalen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Adams looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Adams throws a combination that misses
enabling Packalen to counter with a crisp jab.
Packalen tries to close the distance and clinch but Adams swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Packalen lands with a nice combination. Adams backs away looking to recover.
Adams shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Packalen but Packalen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Adams misses with a two punch combination.
Adams throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Packalen.
Adams looks to land a combination but Packalen avoids it well.
Packalen moves in looking to clinch but Adams pushes him off.
Adams clobbers Packalen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #TD2#
Adams gets a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Packalen pushes Adams off and gets back to his feet.
Adams looks winded!#T1#
A head kick misses from Adams.
Adams swats away the attempt to clinch by Packalen.
Packalen wants to clinch.
Adams is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Packalen moves in looking to clinch but Adams pushes him off.
Adams tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Packalen lands a jab-cross combination.
Adams throws a left and a right that both miss
and Packalen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Adams walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Packalen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Adams manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Adams lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Packalen tries to clinch up but Adams circles away and keeps his distance.
Packalen tries to clinch up but Adams circles away and keeps his distance.
Adams with a poor takedown
and Packalen counters with a one-two to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Adams circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T2#
A right-left combo lands from Packalen.
A punch combination from Adams misses.
Packalen is looking for a counter combo.
Packalen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juha Packalen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Adams slaps away a takedown attempt from Packalen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Packalen cracks a nice hook into Adams's ribs.
Packalen fails with an attempt to clinch.
A lazy left from Packalen finds it's target.
Packalen is looking to clinch but Adams is avoiding it.
Adams lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Packalen lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Adams backs up against the cage.
Packalen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Adams as he avoids it easily. #TD2#
Packalen gets caught flat footed, as Adams shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB#
Packalen is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Adams rolls with it to try and escape but Packalen cranks on the arm and Adams is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Juha Packalen!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 682 Round 1
Date: Sep 08, 2016 |
#R1#
Verma misses the jab.
Verma tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stahl.
Stahl avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stahl seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
No luck for Stahl with that takedown attempt.
Verma dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Verma fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stahl tries to clinch up but Verma circles away and keeps his distance.
Stahl looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Verma is fending him off so far but Stahl persists. Nope, Verma circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Magnus Stahl. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick misses from Verma.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Verma.
Verma lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stahl's sensitive parts. #T1#
Stahl uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Verma.
Verma keeps the fight on the outside.
Stahl tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Verma defends well and Stahl ends up having to push Verma into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Verma scores with a jab to the jaw.
Verma tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Verma lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Stahl fails with the takedown
and Verma counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stahl is breathing heavily.
Verma scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Stahl takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Some wild striking there from Verma.
Verma darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Verma scores with a hook.#ROC2#
Stahl is rocked!
A chopping leg kick lands by Verma.
Verma throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Stahl stumbling backwards into the cage! Stahl bounces back off the cage towards Verma, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Verma lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Verma celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Say Verma!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Packalen shoots for a takedown but Kolov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Packalen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Packalen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kolov is looking for a counter combo.
Packalen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kolov seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Packalen tries for a takedown but Kolov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Packalen wants to clinch.
Packalen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Packalen slips a jab and a cross from Kolov.
Packalen misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Kolov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kolov.
Roman Kolov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juha Packalen.#BC#
Kolov manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Packalen throws out a powerful jab.
Juha Packalen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Kolov dives in and scores a takedown into Packalen's guard.#ES2#
Packalen has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Kolov is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch on the inside from Packalen fails to land. #T1#
Packalen stalling in the clinch but Kolov improves position.
Packalen swings wildly with an uppercut but Kolov uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Kolov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Packalen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kolov wants to slow Packalen down by chopping away at his legs.
Kolov misses with a straight left.
Packalen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Packalen wants to clinch.
Kolov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#T2#
Kolov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Packalen.
A big left from Kolov misses.
Packalen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kolov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kolov slips a jab and a cross from Packalen.
Kolov scores with a jab to the body.
Packalen tries to clinch but Kolov moves out of range.
Kolov misses with a leg kick
and Packalen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Packalen tries to close the distance and clinch but Kolov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Packalen misses with a double jab
and Kolov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kolov fails to land with a series of punches.
Kolov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kolov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Packalen wants to clinch up but Kolov keeps it at a distance.#T3#
Packalen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Packalen tries to clinch up
and Packalen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kolov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Packalen wants to clinch up but Kolov keeps it at a distance.
Kolov throws a big counter combination but Packalen scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Packalen checks a leg kick.
Kolov throws a series of punches but Packalen avoids them all with ease.
Packalen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kolov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kolov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kolov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Packalen tries to clinch up.
Kolov throws a big counter combination but Packalen scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Packalen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kolov manages to avoid it.
Kolov appears to be looking for a big counter.
Packalen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kolov in his tracks. #T4#
Packalen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kolov but Kolov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Packalen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Packalen tries to clinch up
and Kolov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kolov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Packalen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kolov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Packalen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Packalen is looking to clinch but Kolov is avoiding it.
Packalen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kolov.
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!
Kolov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Kolov. Those never looked like landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roman Kolov dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Packalen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kolov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Packalen throws a series of punches but Kolov avoids them all with ease.
Packalen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Roman Kolov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No joy there for Packalen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kolov throws a right hand that misses
and Packalen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Packalen tries to clinch up
and Kolov counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Packalen misses with a wild combination.
Kolov keeps the fight on the outside.
Kolov lands a jab.
Packalen throws a nice looking combination but Kolov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T1#
Kolov swinging wildly here.
Packalen darts in trying to clinch
and Kolov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kolov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Good exchange - Kolov coming out on top.
Packalen moves to clinch but Kolov breaks away
letting Kolov counter with a right hand.
Packalen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Packalen tries to clinch up.
Packalen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kolov just misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
Packalen misses with a wild combination.
Roman Kolov is winning the standup battle so far.
Packalen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kolov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Packalen is breathing heavily.
Packalen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Packalen tries to clinch up.
Kolov jabs at Packalen's body.
Packalen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kolov tries to avoid it but Packalen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kolov to the ground. Kolov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Roman Kolov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juha Packalen.
Kolov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Packalen.
Kolov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Packalen can do to turn this around?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kolov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Packalen misses with an uppercut. Kolov saw that one coming.
Packalen misses with a two punch combination.
Packalen is looking to clinch.
Kolov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kolov circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kolov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
A combination from Kolov does no damage.
Packalen fails to land with a series of punches.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kolov.
Packalen takes one on the button.
Kolov wants to land a leg kick but Packalen is out of range.
Kolov is looking to score with low kicks.
Kolov swings for the body but Packalen moves out of range.
Packalen is looking for the big counter here.
Packalen takes one to the chin there.
Packalen throws a right hand that Kolov ducks under and follows up with a left that Kolov also avoids with ease.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kolov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Packalen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Packalen misses with an uppercut
and Kolov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Kolov fails to land with a series of punches.
Packalen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kolov's hands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Packalen tries to clinch but Kolov moves out of range.
Kolov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Packalen tries to clinch but Kolov moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Packalen.
Packalen tries to clinch but Kolov is having none of it.
Packalen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Packalen tries to clinch but Kolov moves away
and Kolov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kolov throws a nice looking combination but Packalen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Packalen doesn't manage to clinch there - Kolov circles away.
A punch combination from Packalen misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roman Kolov dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Kolov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Packalen in his tracks.
Kolov cracks Packalen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Packalen tries to clinch but Kolov moves away
and Kolov counters with a series of strikes. Packalen will be more careful next time no doubt. #ROC#
Packalen is rocked!
Kolov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Packalen is still on wobbly legs! Can Kolov finish him?
Packalen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kolov's waist but Kolov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Packalen off to one side.
It looked like Kolov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Packalen.
Kolov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kolov stuffs the takedown attempt from Packalen. Packalen gets slowly back to his feet.
Kolov catches Packalen with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Packalen forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Roman Kolov!
An out of breath Roman Kolov 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 19, 2016 |
#R1#
McSmokesalot misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McSmokesalot shoots in for a double leg but Hovimaki sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hovimaki swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McSmokesalot is defended easily by Hovimaki.
McSmokesalot shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hovimaki sprawls well. Hovimaki wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McSmokesalot gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Smokey McSmokesalot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McSmokesalot slips under a jab.
Hovimaki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hovimaki avoids the body shot from McSmokesalot.
#T1#
Hovimaki looks to land a right hand but McSmokesalot moved out of range.
McSmokesalot changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
McSmokesalot looks for a takedown but Hovimaki sprawls well.
Hovimaki looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McSmokesalot moves out of range as Hovimaki strikes.
McSmokesalot ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hovimaki moves away.
McSmokesalot shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McSmokesalot throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hovimaki's waist but Hovimaki gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McSmokesalot off to one side.
McSmokesalot works Hovimaki's body with a nice hook.
Hovimaki bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
McSmokesalot definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Hovimaki takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hovimaki avoids the body shot from McSmokesalot.
Hovimaki swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McSmokesalot shoots in for a takedown but Hovimaki shows good takedown defense.
McSmokesalot moves away from the strike by Hovimaki.
McSmokesalot shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hovimaki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McSmokesalot shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hovimaki as he avoids it easily.
McSmokesalot shoots in and drives through. Hovimaki sprawls well.
A little jabbing left from Hovimaki on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A head kick misses from McSmokesalot.
It seemed like Hovimaki was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hovimaki misses with a hook.#T3#
Hovimaki is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McSmokesalot.
Hovimaki with a nice cross.
McSmokesalot looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hovimaki scores with a nice strike.
A telegraphed right hand from Hovimaki misses the target.
McSmokesalot tries to counter with a takedown but Hovimaki is quick to defend against it.
Hovimaki looks to throw the jab but McSmokesalot is out of range.
McSmokesalot scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hovimaki with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McSmokesalot to score with a decent uppercut.
Mikko Hovimaki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
McSmokesalot throws the left hand but Hovimaki avoids the punch easily.
Hovimaki throws out a counter right but McSmokesalot avoids it with no problem.
McSmokesalot swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hovimaki.
McSmokesalot tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hovimaki swivels and escapes.
McSmokesalot steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hovimaki.
Hovimaki staying out of range there.
Nice defenses there by Hovimaki.
Hovimaki looks to land a right hand but McSmokesalot moved out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McSmokesalot slips under a jab from Hovimaki.
McSmokesalot tries to counter with a takedown but Hovimaki is quick to defend against it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McSmokesalot misses with a takedown attempt - Hovimaki sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikko Hovimaki dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
McSmokesalot gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hovimaki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McSmokesalot shoots in looking for a takedown. Hovimaki tries to sprawl out of it but McSmokesalot keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hovimaki manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
McSmokesalot misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hovimaki.
McSmokesalot misses the shot to the body.
Smokey McSmokesalot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
McSmokesalot shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hovimaki is trying to defend but McSmokesalot finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#ES2#
Hovimaki has one foot on McSmokesalot's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#T1#
McSmokesalot with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McSmokesalot lands an overhand right.
McSmokesalot looks for a takedown but Hovimaki sprawls well.
Hovimaki looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Smokey McSmokesalot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McSmokesalot throws a shot from downtown. Hovimaki moves away and avoids it.
McSmokesalot scores with a jab to the body.
Hovimaki defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McSmokesalot.
Hovimaki walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#TD#
McSmokesalot manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hovimaki on his heels. He'll look to pass Hovimaki's guard now, I'm sure.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McSmokesalot looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
McSmokesalot drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and McSmokesalot jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
McSmokesalot works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
McSmokesalot is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hovimaki sees it coming and defends easily.
McSmokesalot is trying to control the action in half guard but Hovimaki is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
McSmokesalot is really struggling to control Hovimaki but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB#
McSmokesalot is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hovimaki defends it well.
McSmokesalot tries to pass to full mount but Hovimaki defends it.
Hovimaki really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McSmokesalot. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
McSmokesalot is looking to take a break and control but Hovimaki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McSmokesalot performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
McSmokesalot wants to pass the guard but Hovimaki is defending well.
Smokey McSmokesalot overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McSmokesalot is looking to take a break and control but Hovimaki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
McSmokesalot shoots and misses
and Hovimaki counters with a straight right hand.
Hovimaki is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McSmokesalot.
McSmokesalot fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McSmokesalot shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hovimaki as he jumps to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Smokey McSmokesalot will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
McSmokesalot shoots in looking for a takedown but Hovimaki manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McSmokesalot's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
McSmokesalot fails with the takedown
and Hovimaki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A telegraphed right hand from McSmokesalot misses the target.
Hovimaki looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hovimaki might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
McSmokesalot uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hovimaki.
Hovimaki throws a shot from downtown. McSmokesalot moves away and avoids it.
McSmokesalot drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hovimaki sprawls and moves away.
McSmokesalot tests Hovimaki's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McSmokesalot misses with a takedown attempt
and Hovimaki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Smokey McSmokesalot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McSmokesalot will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
McSmokesalot fails with the takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##TD#
McSmokesalot gets a takedown into half guard.
McSmokesalot trying to control the action but Hovimaki is working from the bottom.
McSmokesalot trying to control from Hovimaki's half guard. Hovimaki has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
McSmokesalot forces his way into half guard.#T2#
Hovimaki is refusing to be controlled, as McSmokesalot sits in half guard.
Hovimaki looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hovimaki won't allow McSmokesalot to pass to mount. #ES2#
Hovimaki manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Hovimaki tests McSmokesalot's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McSmokesalot throws a head kick but Hovimaki moves out of range.
It seemed like Hovimaki was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McSmokesalot fails with the takedown.#T3#
Nice takedown defense from Hovimaki. No joy for McSmokesalot on that attempt.
Hovimaki moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
McSmokesalot dives in and grabs Hovimaki's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hovimaki pushes down on McSmokesalot's head and hops out.
Nice takedown defense from Hovimaki. No joy for McSmokesalot on that attempt.
Hovimaki looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McSmokesalot walks into a left hand.
Nice shot lands for Hovimaki.
McSmokesalot throws a hook but Hovimaki avoids it easily.
A big left from McSmokesalot misses. #T4#
McSmokesalot digs a good hook to Hovimaki's body.
Mikko Hovimaki seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD#
McSmokesalot throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hovimaki was covering up waiting for the punch and McSmokesalot finishes the takedown easily into guard.
McSmokesalot stands and throws Hovimaki's legs to the side, diving into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hovimaki is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, McSmokesalot asserts his dominance and retains side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hovimaki can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
McSmokesalot is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hovimaki is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
McSmokesalot tries to score with some ground and pound. Hovimaki controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mikko Hovimaki.
I think Hovimaki 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikko Hovimaki!
Mikko Hovimaki decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
Holmgang 5
Date: Jul 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Sigorsson misses the body punch #CL2#
and Ponens holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #TD2#
Ponens gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
We've been hearing good reports from Sigorsson's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Ponens working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sigorsson's head.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ponens is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ponens told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Sigorsson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ponens working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sigorsson wants to sweep here but Ponens controlling him for the moment.
Ponens stands up over Sigorsson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ponens throwing strikes from guard but Sigorsson blocks nicely. #SUB#
Ponens throws a sloppy strike and Sigorsson has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Ponens is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Sigorsson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gunnar Sigorsson!
In defeat, Modus Ponens stepped up to the mic, saying 'What happened ? I'll be back and learn from this'.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 629 Round 2
Date: May 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Jonninen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Packalen manages to avoid it.
Jonninen swings for the body but Packalen moves out of range.
Packalen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jonninen loads up on a big right hand but Packalen slips the punch.
Packalen shoots in and drives through. Jonninen sprawls well.
Jonninen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Packalen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jonninen keeps the fight on the outside.
It seemed like Jonninen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Packalen looks to land a combination. Jonninen sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Jonninen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jonninen misses with a wild body shot.
Jonninen lands a nice shot to the body.
Packalen doesn't manage to clinch there - Jonninen circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jonninen connects with a jab.
Packalen tests Jonninen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jonninen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jonninen looks to score with a jab to the body but Packalen is just out of range.
Packalen wants to clinch
letting Jonninen counter with a right hand. #T1#
Packalen tries to clinch but Jonninen moves out of range.
Packalen tries to close the distance and clinch but Jonninen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jonninen with a jab.
Packalen tries to close the distance and clinch but Jonninen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Packalen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juha Packalen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Packalen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Joni Jonninen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Packalen.
Packalen connects with a single shot there.
Packalen shoots in looking for a takedown. Jonninen tries to sprawl out of it but Packalen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jonninen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jonninen swings for the body but Packalen moves out of range.
Packalen has his takedown stuffed
and Jonninen counters with a left to the body.
Packalen is breathing heavily.#T2#
Packalen tries to clinch but Jonninen moves out of range. #CL2#
Jonninen clinches.
Jonninen taking a breather.
Jonninen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jonninen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Packalen backwards.
Jonninen lands a left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jonninen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jonninen lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jonninen.
Jonninen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jonninen lands a left hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jonninen.
Still in the clinch, Jonninen scores with a nice short uppercut.#T3#
Jonninen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jonninen lands a left hand.
#ROC2#
Packalen is rocked!
Jonninen pushes Packalen against the cage. Jonninen is working some dirty boxing. Jonninen pushes off with a quick right hook! Packalen goes down! Packalen tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Jonninen moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joni Jonninen!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 629 Round 1
Date: May 15, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Gambini moves into the clinch.#TD#
Packalen is fighting off a takedown attempt but Gambini is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Packalen to the mat. Packalen regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Gambini pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Packalen is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Packalen has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Gambini doesn't defend quickly enough and Packalen has managed to lock this one up! Can Gambini escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Packalen on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Juha Packalen!
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