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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 22, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Davit closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Zagrzynski's guard.#ES2#
Zagrzynski has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Davit has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Zagrzynski decides to pull guard.
Zagrzynski trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Davit missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Davit working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Zagrzynski's head.
Davit throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Zagrzynski throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Zagrzynski avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Davit scoring with some ground and pound.
Davit might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Davit is in close to Zagrzynski's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Davit definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Davit throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zagrzynski works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Davit throws a big elbow that misses.
Zagrzynski wants to sweep but no luck.
Davit lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Davit won't allow Zagrzynski to sweep him here. #T1#
Davit scoring with some ground and pound.
Zagrzynski avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Davit throwing strikes from guard but Zagrzynski blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Davit throws a big right hand that misses.
Davit postures up and lands a big shot to Zagrzynski's brow.
Zagrzynski can't keep his opponent in guard - Davit advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Davit wants to take a breather but Zagrzynski is having none of it.
Davit lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Davit thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Davit scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Davit lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T2#
Davit seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Zagrzynski does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Davit with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Zagrzynski taking some punishment here, with Davit in his half guard.
Davit working over Zagrzynski with some ground and pound. Zagrzynski looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Davit lands strikes from half guard.
Zagrzynski looks winded!
Davit trying to control the action but Zagrzynski is working from the bottom.
Davit is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Davit working over Zagrzynski with some ground and pound. Zagrzynski looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Davit winds up and cracks Zagrzynski with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Zagrzynski has hold of Davit's hands but Davit slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#ROC#
Zagrzynski is rocked!
Davit unloads with some huge strikes here! Zagrzynski is out! Davit wins by brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Davit Davit!
A less than humble Davit Davit misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 21, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Toivonen shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Houston manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Toivonen would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #ES#
Houston kicks Toivonen off and gets to his feet. #CL2#
Toivonen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Toivonen can't break the clinch.
Toivonen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Houston is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Houston keeps control of Toivonen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Houston has Toivonen pressed against the cage.
#T1#
Houston has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Toivonen after a bit of a struggle.
Toivonen is trying to pull guard but Houston turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Toivonen wants to break free but Houston has control.
Toivonen wants to take the fight to the mat but Houston manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Francis Houston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ville Toivonen.
Toivonen wants a takedown.
#TD#
Houston jumps into guard, dragging Toivonen to the mat.
#SUB#
Houston has his feet on Toivonen's thighs here. He's pushed Toivonen off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Toivonen screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Francis Houston!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Ilonen misses with a kick to the body
and Ochoa counters with a left to the body.
Ochoa doesn't manage to clinch there - Ilonen circles away.
#TD2#
Ilonen feints and as Ochoa raises his hands in defense, Ilonen changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ilonen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ochoa is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ochoa being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ilonen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ilonen passes Ochoa's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T1#
Ochoa won't allow Ilonen to pass to mount.
Ilonen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ilonen connects with a nice short shot to Ochoa's temple.
Ochoa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ochoa manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ilonen controlling from the top position. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ilonen is working Ochoa over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
Ochoa has his foot on Ilonen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ilonen works his way back into a safe position though.
Ochoa could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Ilonen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ilonen stays in close to Ochoa's body and controls the position.
Ilonen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ilonen lands a couple of digs.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ochoa manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ilonen manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Ilonen is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T3##SUB2#
Ilonen is looking for a triangle here but Ochoa uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Ilonen manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Ochoa tries to roll over but Ilonen keeps him under control.
Ilonen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ochoa trying to control but Ilonen postures up.
#T4#
Ochoa tries to get to full guard but Ilonen has control of the leg.
Ilonen is taking a breather. Ochoa says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Ochoa wants to control the action here but instead Ilonen manages to pass to full mount!
Ochoa keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ilonen landing strikes from the mount and Ochoa is in trouble! #ROC2#
Ochoa is rocked!
Ilonen unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Ochoa wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Ilonen celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mick Ilonen!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Preston tries to close the distance and clinch but Huomenna swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD2#
Preston gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Preston could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Huomenna is stalling in the full guard.
Huomenna's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Preston working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Preston is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T1#
Preston has a closed guard, preventing Huomenna from standing up.
Huomenna slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Preston can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Huomenna decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Preston tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Huomenna clinches up against the cage.#T2#
Preston is trying to drag Huomenna to the mat but Huomenna just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD2#
Huomenna pulls guard.
Huomenna looking for a sweep. Not yet Huomenna, not yet. #ES2#
Huomenna has his feet on Preston's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #TD2#
Preston gets caught napping as Huomenna dives in and scores a takedown. Preston manages to retain guard.
Huomenna sitting in guard here, content to control.
Preston is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Preston is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Huomenna sees it coming and defends easily.#T3#
Huomenna regains full guard. Nicely done.
Huomenna 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#
Huomenna thows a huge punch but Preston dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Huomenna seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SU2#
Huomenna decides to stand up.
A slapping body kick lands there for Huomenna.
Uniklubi Huomenna seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4##CL2#
Huomenna closes the distance and pushes Preston back into the cage.#TD2#
Huomenna drags the fight down to the ground.
Preston is fighting to break Huomenna's control of his arms but Huomenna is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Preston throws a big elbow that misses.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Huomenna is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Huomenna pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Preston is keeping the position for now.
Huomenna throws a strike but Preston rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Preston would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Uniklubi Huomenna dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Huomenna circles away from the clinch attempt.
#TD2#
Huomenna looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Preston has his hands on Huomenna's head, controlling the position.
Huomenna passes into half guard.
Uniklubi Huomenna has got the better of the ground game so far.
Huomenna has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huomenna controlling his opponent. #T1##SUB2#
Huomenna wants to finish this one by submission but Preston is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Huomenna.
Huomenna throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Huomenna throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Huomenna tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Huomenna is continuing to stall.#T2##SUB2#
Huomenna goes for an armbar but Preston turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Preston.
Huomenna wants to sweep here but Preston controlling him for the moment.
Huomenna has a closed guard, preventing Preston from standing up.
Huomenna is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T3#
Preston wants to get up but he can't break Huomenna's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Huomenna has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Preston is fighting to break Huomenna's control of his arms but Huomenna is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Huomenna is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Huomenna seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The adventures of Huomenna the control monster continue. Boring.#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.
Huomenna wants to pass the guard but Preston is keeping the position.#SU2#
Huomenna stands up from Preston's guard - Huomenna perhaps looking for a knockout.
Huomenna throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Huomenna has managed to clinch.
#BC2#
Huomenna manages to break the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Huomenna tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Preston tries to clinch but Huomenna moves out of range.
Preston tries to clinch up.
Huomenna was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Uniklubi Huomenna showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Huomenna fakes the leg kick and cracks Preston in the body.
Preston tries to score a power double leg takedown but Huomenna sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Preston somewhat.
Preston darts in looking for a takedown but Huomenna gets double underhooks and turns Preston into the cage. #CL2#
Huomenna moves into range and clinches up with Preston.#TD2#
Huomenna gets control of Preston's arms and successfully pulls guard. Huomenna will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Preston wanted to stand there but Huomenna had control of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Preston in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Preston avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Huomenna lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T1##SU2#
Huomenna gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Preston wants to clinch.#TD2#
Huomenna scores with a takedown into Preston's guard.
Preston trying to control the position.
#T2#
Huomenna slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SU2#
Huomenna stands up from Preston's guard - Huomenna perhaps looking for a knockout.
Preston tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Huomenna paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD2#
Huomenna gets the takedown into side control. #ES#
Preston sneaks out the side door and pushes Huomenna away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
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!#CL2#
Huomenna rushes Preston and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Preston tries to score a body lock takedown but Huomenna shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patricia Preston. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Huomenna ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Huomenna no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #T3#
Preston trying to stand up but can't free himself from Huomenna's guard.
Preston wants to stand and escape but instead Huomenna has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Huomenna looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Preston trying to control the position.
Huomenna throwing strikes but missing. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Huomenna looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU2#
Huomenna gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Patricia Preston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Uniklubi Huomenna is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Huomenna lands with a slapping head kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Uniklubi Huomenna comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Huomenna 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Uniklubi Huomenna!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 21, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Takinainen closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Takinainen seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Townsend really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Takinainen wants to take a breather but Townsend is having none of it.
Townsend keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Townsend is concentrating on defense, preventing Takinainen from advancing position.
Townsend trying to hold on to Takinainen's head to control him but Takinainen postures up.
Takinainen thows a huge punch but Townsend dodges it nicely.
Townsend wants to get back to full guard but Takinainen has passed into side control.
Takinainen tries to stand but Townsend is controlling his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Townsend wants to control but Takinainen postures up.
Townsend gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Townsend wants to control but Takinainen is keeping busy.
#T1#
Townsend regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Takinainen. #SUB2#
Takinainen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Takinainen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Townsend looking for a guillotine here but Takinainen defends easily.
#SUB#
Townsend looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Takinainen wants to control from the top but Townsend keeps moving. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Townsend working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Takinainen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Takinainen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Townsend seems keen to control Takinainen's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Townsend looking to control.
Takinainen throwing strikes from guard but Townsend blocks nicely. #SUB#
Townsend is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Townsend keeping moving, preventing Takinainen from controlling successfully. #T3#
Takinainen passes into half guard.
Townsend keeping hold of Takinainen's head, controlling as best he can.
Takinainen should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Townsend misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Takinainen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Takinainen is thwarting Townsend's attempts to control the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Takinainen has managed to clinch.
Townsend tries to pull guard but Takinainen forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Townsend tries to pull guard but Takinainen holds him up against the cage and eventually Townsend drops back down to his feet.
#T4#
Townsend can't break the clinch.
#TD2#
Takinainen is trying to trip Townsend. He has hold of a leg but Townsend is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Takinainen persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
Takinainen advances position into side control!
Takinainen trying to control the action but Townsend is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Takinainen has control of an arm but Townsend manages to advance to Takinainen's back!
Takinainen manages to reverse the position and now he's in Townsend's guard. Nice work there by Takinainen.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Takinainen wants to control from the top but Townsend keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Olli Takinainen dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Takinainen closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Townsend to the mat! Townsend manages to get full guard. #ES#
Townsend manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Townsend drops down looking for an ankle pick but Takinainen pulls his leg out and moves away.
That kick from Takinainen tenderised Townsend's leg. Townsend is trying to keep his angry face on.#TD2#
Takinainen closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Townsend quickly recovers to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Townsend is trying to control but can't.
Takinainen with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Townsend keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T1#
Takinainen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Townsend keeps working.
Townsend wants to control but Takinainen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Takinainen is trying to control the action in half guard but Townsend is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Takinainen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Townsend wants to get back to full guard but Takinainen has passed into side control.#SUB2#
Takinainen is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Townsend knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Takinainen throws a strike aimed at the side of Townsend's head but Townsend avoids it well.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Takinainen slows the pace down.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Townsend manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Townsend is nestled in close to Takinainen, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Townsend working Takinainen over with strikes.
Townsend scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Townsend drops an elbow to the side of Takinainen's head.
Olli Takinainen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Townsend is thwarting Takinainen's attempts to control the position.
Townsend will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3#
Takinainen is trying to stand.
Takinainen is breathing heavily.
Ground and pound from Townsend.
Townsend is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nice strikes from Townsend there.
Townsend lands with a punch from half guard.
Takinainen is trying to control but can't.
Townsend seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Townsend scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T4#
Townsend drops an elbow to the side of Takinainen's head.
Townsend lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB#
Townsend is trying to work for a kimura but Takinainen is defending well.
Townsend prevents Takinainen from improving his position.
Townsend working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Takinainen is trying to get back to full guard.
Townsend prevents Takinainen from standing back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Townsend dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Takinainen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD2#
Takinainen shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB#
Townsend looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Takinainen passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Townsend!
Townsend wants to control but Takinainen is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Townsend is looking to get to half guard.
Takinainen manages to capitalize on a mistake by Townsend to take his back!#T1#
Townsend trying to control the action but Takinainen just sinks the hooks in.
Townsend is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Townsend trying to control the position but Takinainen manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB2#
Takinainen tightening his grip on Townsend, looking for the choke.
Takinainen tries to keep control of the position but Townsend is staying busy.
Takinainen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Townsend tries to roll but Takinainen sticks to his back.
Takinainen struggling to keep hold of the position.
Takinainen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Townsend trying to control the hands but Takinainen breaks the grip. #SUB2#
Takinainen looking to break Townsend's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Townsend remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Takinainen will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Townsend can't escape the position.
Townsend trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Takinainen wants to control but Townsend is keeping busy.
Townsend has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T3#
Townsend just trying to survive but Takinainen is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Takinainen keeps control of the position as Townsend tries to break free.
Takinainen gets his hands free as Townsend looks to control. #SUB2#
Takinainen is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB2#
Takinainen is looking for the choke from the back position but Townsend is controlling his hands well.
Takinainen has the hooks in. Townsend is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Will Takinainen go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#SUB2#
Takinainen looking for the choke from the back. #T4#
Townsend trying to control but not successfully.
A lull in the action here.
Townsend trying to control the action but Takinainen just sinks the hooks in.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Olli Takinainen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Takinainen 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Olli Takinainen!
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