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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
UCF 7: Decimation
Date: Oct 06, 2018 |
#R1#
Arafat shoots for a double leg takedown but Khabibov sprawls well. He's pushed Arafat's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD#
Khabibov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Arafat is trying to defend but Khabibov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Arafat can do anything to dispel that myth.
Khabibov working over Arafat with some ground and pound. Arafat looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Arafat wants to control but Khabibov is keeping busy.
Khabibov trying to control from half guard but Arafat is working away.
Khabibov prevents Arafat from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khabibov is looking to take a break and control but Arafat is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Khabibov working over Arafat with some ground and pound. Arafat looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T1#
Khabibov slips a nice elbow through Arafat's hands, connecting with Arafat's forehead.
Khabibov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Arafat trying to get back to full guard but Khabibov takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Khabibov lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Arafat takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Arafat taking shots to the head.
Khabibov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Arafat is trying to escape the mount.
Khabibov cracks Arafat with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Khabibov scoring with strikes but Arafat is staying in there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Khabibov lands a nice shot to the head.
Khabibov with the ground and pound from mount.
Arafat keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Arafat tries to lock up and control but Khabibov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Arafat tries to reverse the position but Khabibov maintains control.
Khabibov landing strikes from the mount.
Khabibov in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Khabibov landing shots from mount.
Khabibov 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.
Khabibov tries to control but Arafat wriggling away.
Arafat throwing hammer fists to the chest of Khabibov. What's that going to do exactly?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Khabibov is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Khabibov with the ground and pound from mount.
Khabibov scoring with strikes but Arafat is staying in there.
Khabibov scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Arafat?
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Khabibov cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
#ROC#
Arafat is rocked!
Arafat tries to reverse the position but Khabibov maintains control.
Khabibov breaks from Arafat's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Khabibov working Arafat over with strikes here.
Arafat is still in real trouble! Can Khabibov finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Khabibov wants to control the pace but Arafat is squirming around nicely.
Arafat seems to have recovered his senses.
Khabibov lands a heavy elbow.
Khabibov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
Khabibov pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Khabibov scoring with strikes but Arafat is staying in there.
Khabibov has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Arafat's face.
Arafat is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Arafat is desperately trying to improve his position but Khabibov has a good base and remains in mount.
Khabibov is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Arafat can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Arafat is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Khabibov is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Arafat can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Arafat regains half guard.
Khabibov lands strikes from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramzan Khabibov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Khabibov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Khabibov leaves Arafat with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Khabibov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Khabibov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Arafat. #TD#
Khabibov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Arafat on his heels. He'll look to pass Arafat's guard now, I'm sure.
Arafat avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Khabibov won't allow Arafat to sweep him here.
Arafat avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khabibov is in close to Arafat's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Khabibov scoring with some ground and pound.
Khabibov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Khabibov trying to control the position from guard on top but Arafat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Khabibov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Khabibov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Khabibov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Khabibov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Arafat's head.
Khabibov cracks Arafat with a solid left hand.
Arafat is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Arafat lands a nice short elbow.
Arafat sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Khabibov defending well though.
Arafat working over Khabibov with some ground and pound. Khabibov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T2#
Khabibov striking from half guard on the bottom.
Khabibov punching from the bottom.
Khabibov moves into full guard.
Arafat working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Khabibov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Khabibov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Khabibov chips away with some ground and pound.
Khabibov lands a couple of elbows.
Khabibov throws a big elbow that misses.
Khabibov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T3#
Arafat wants to sweep here but Khabibov controlling him for the moment.
Khabibov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Arafat is trying to control the position but Khabibov postures up.
Khabibov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Khabibov stands up over Arafat, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Khabibov landing with the ground and pound.
Khabibov landing with the ground and pound.
Khabibov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Khabibov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T4#
Khabibov trying to control the position from guard on top but Arafat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Khabibov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Khabibov landing with the ground and pound.
Khabibov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Arafat can do to turn this around?
Khabibov distracts Arafat with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Khabibov works over Arafat with some ground and pound from guard.
Khabibov distracts Arafat with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Arafat managing to control the position.
Arafat not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramzan Khabibov dominated that second round.
That's time! Khabibov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Khabibov misses with a body shot.
A jab from Khabibov misses.
Arafat dives in for a single leg takedown but Khabibov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Arafat uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Khabibov.
#TD#
Khabibov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Khabibov lands in his opponent's guard.
Khabibov working some strikes from top position.
Khabibov postures up and lands a big shot to Arafat's brow.
Arafat 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khabibov scoring with some ground and pound.
Khabibov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Arafat's head.#T1#
Khabibov with a nice head shot there.
Khabibov scoring with some ground and pound.
Ramzan Khabibov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Khabibov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Khabibov connects with a couple of short punches.
Khabibov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Khabibov trying to control but Arafat is working from the bottom.
Khabibov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Khabibov postures up in Arafat's guard and throws a big left but Arafat blocks it.
Khabibov distracts Arafat with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ramzan Khabibov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Arafat wants to sweep but no luck.
Arafat being controlled here, momentarily.
Arafat throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Khabibov postures up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Khabibov content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Khabibov just misses with a punch to the body.
And Arafat tries to counter it with a takedown but Khabibov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Arafat misses with a takedown attempt - Khabibov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Arafat takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD#
Khabibov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Arafat was covering up waiting for the punch and Khabibov finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Arafat looking for a sweep. Not yet Arafat, not yet. #T3#
Khabibov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Khabibov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Arafat for as long as he can get away with.
Arafat is trying to keep Khabibov in close.
Khabibov pushes down on Arafat's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Khabibov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Khabibov'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.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramzan Khabibov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Khabibov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:25
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:25
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ramzan Khabibov!
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Event:
UCF 3: Immortal Combat
Date: Sep 22, 2018 |
#R1#
Al Qahtani has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Al Qahtani missing with a left hand there. Trump was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Trump rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Al Qahtani moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Trump lands an overhand right.
Al Qahtani misses with a hook. Trump ducked under it nicely.
Trump lets loose with a powerful body kick. Al Qahtani will feel that in the morning.
Trump staying out of range there.
Al Qahtani throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Trump rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Al Qahtani moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Trump moves away from the strike by Al Qahtani. #CL#
Al Qahtani forces Trump back against the cage and clinches.
Al Qahtani takes an elbow to the temple.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Al Qahtani tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Trump avoids it.
Al Qahtani with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Al Qahtani misses with a hook from the clinch.
Al Qahtani with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Trump blocks an uppercut.
Al Qahtani misses with a short punch on the inside.
Trump lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T1#
Al Qahtani throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Trumps head.
A head punch on the inside from Al Qahtani fails to land.
A right handed body shot lands from Al Qahtani.
Al Qahtani prevents Trump from breaking the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Al Qahtani as the two fighters clinch.
Trump taking a breather.
Al Qahtani throws a head punch that misses.
Al Qahtani cracks Trump with a nice body shot.
Trump looks winded!
Al Qahtani scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Al Qahtani lands with a right to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Al Qahtani creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Al Qahtani.
A short uppercut from Al Qahtani.
Al Qahtani looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Al Qahtani pushes Trump back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Al Qahtani working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Al Qahtani gets through Trump's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Trump's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T2#
Al Qahtani lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Al Qahtani lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Trump backwards.
Al Qahtani lands a shoulder strike.
A short left from Al Qahtani.
Al Qahtani working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Al Qahtani lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Trump backwards.
Al Qahtani lands a hook that snaps the head of Trump backwards. #KD#
Al Qahtani drops Trump onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Trump is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#
Trump is rocked!
Al Qahtani lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Trump is still on wobbly legs! Can Al Qahtani finish him?
Al Qahtani creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Trump's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Trump drops to his knees and Al Qahtani pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Salem Al Qahtani!
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 12
Date: Sep 22, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Santos dives in and scores a takedown into Paatero's guard.
Santos is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Santos won't allow Paatero to get back to his feet.
Paatero is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Santos tries to free his leg and advance position but Paatero is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paatero is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Santos shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Paatero is trying to defend but Santos finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#T1#
Paatero is trying to stand.
Santos performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Paatero is trying to stand up here but Santos is controlling him well.
Paatero won't allow Santos to pass to mount.
Santos controlling the pace.
Paatero tries to kick Santos off in order to stand up. Santos Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Paatero is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Santos asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Paatero is letting Santos control him for a moment. #SUB#
Santos looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Paatero is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Santos asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Santos happy to just control the position for now.
Paatero is looking to get back to his feet here but Santos is keeping cool and he's managed to take Paatero's back.
Paatero trying to get back to his feet but Santos is in full control for now. #T3#
Santos has good solid back control here.
Santos seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Paatero is trying to stand back up.
Santos controls the position.#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.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Paatero is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Santos slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Paatero trying to get back to his feet but Santos is in full control for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Santos has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Paatero's body.
Paatero is trying to get back to his feet but Santos has full control of the position and if anything, Paatero has just worked his way into a worse spot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erberth Santos 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#
Paatero works over Santos's head and body with a nice combination.
Paatero's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Paatero duly obliges. #TD#
Santos manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Paatero on his heels. He'll look to pass Paatero's guard now, I'm sure.
Santos stops Paatero from standing up.
Paatero is wriggling around but Santos manages to pass to half guard.
Paatero is trying to stand.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Paatero wants to stand back up but Santos manages to pass into side control.
Paatero tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
You get the feeling that Paatero really doesn't like being in this position too much.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Santos controlling the position easily from mount. #T1#
Santos moves to the back position.
Paatero is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Santos controls the action.
Paatero trying to get back to his feet but Santos is in full control for now.
Santos controlling from the back.#T2##SUB#
Santos looking for the choke but no joy.
Erberth Santos overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Paatero is trying to get back to his feet but Santos has full control of the position and if anything, Paatero has just worked his way into a worse spot.
What can Paatero do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T3#
Santos'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.
Paatero wants to get back to his feet. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Paatero wants to get back to his feet.
Santos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Paatero can do to turn this around?
Santos slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erberth Santos dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Santos shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Paatero manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Paatero wants to get back to his feet but Santos is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Santos 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.
Paatero wants to get back to his feet but Santos is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paatero wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Santos manages to pass to side control.
Santos is taking a breather. Paatero 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.#T1#
Paatero wants to get back to his feet.
Paatero is looking to get back to is feet but Santos passes into side control.
You can see the frustration on Paatero's face as Santos controls the position.
Paatero tries to escape but Santos is in control.
You can see the frustration on Paatero's face as Santos controls the position. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Paatero is trying to buck Santos off.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Santos scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Paatero takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Santos wants to pass the guard but Paatero is defending well.
Santos stalling. #T3#
Santos prevents Paatero from standing back up.
Santos seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Paatero is trying to stand up here but Santos is controlling him well.
Well, if Santos is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Paatero lands a slapping body shot.
Santos fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Paatero's corner calls for a 1-2. Paatero obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Paatero pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Santos back to the cage. Paatero follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Santos fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T4#
Paatero throws a series of strikes that have Santos backpedaling.
Santos has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Santos there as he acknowledges the shot.
Paatero rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Santos moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Santos slips a jab and a cross from Paatero.
Paatero scores with a one two! Santos had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab by Paatero.
Paatero throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Santos.
Santos changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD#
Santos fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Paatero to the ground. Santos is now in Paatero's guard.
Paatero wants to stand up but Santos is controlling him.
Santos passes Paatero's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Paatero is trying to escape back to his feet but Santos uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Jari Paatero has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Santos is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Paatero is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jari Paatero.
I think Santos has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Erberth Santos!
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Event:
Test 13 Emelianenko vs Arafat
Date: Sep 12, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Emelianenko gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Arafat is looking for a takedown.
Emelianenko is trying to break the clinch but Arafat is controlling him.
Emelianenko digs a right hand underneath Arafat's ribcage. Arafat let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Emelianenko wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#TD#
Emelianenko pulls Arafat into guard.
Emelianenko preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Arafat missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Emelianenko keeping moving, preventing Arafat from controlling successfully.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Arafat working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arafat missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Emelianenko tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Arafat throws an elbow that misses. Emelianenko uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Arafat's guard. Nice move by Emelianenko!#REVR##T1#
Arafat working a defensive guard here.
Emelianenko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Arafat controls Emelianenko momentarily but Emelianenko frees himself.
Emelianenko pushing down on Arafat's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Arafat taking some punishment here, with Emelianenko in his half guard.
Arafat trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Emelianenko cracks Arafat with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Emelianenko wants to control the pace but Arafat is squirming around nicely. #T2#
Arafat takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Emelianenko looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Emelianenko postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Arafat looks a forlorn figure.
Emelianenko loads up with a big shot that hurts Arafat! He's pulled Emelianenko in close but Emelianenko has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Arafat survive? More strikes from Emelianenko and Arafat is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Fedor Emelianenko!
Fedor Emelianenko is the new middleweight champion!
Fedor Emelianenko decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 8
Date: Sep 02, 2018 |
#R1#
Voroshilov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Paatero.
Paatero tries to bum rush Voroshilov with a series of wild strikes but Voroshilov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've been informed that Voroshilov has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Paatero swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Voroshilov counters with an inside leg kick.
Paatero throws a nice looking combination but Voroshilov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Paatero misses with a jab, cross combination.
Voroshilov lands a head shot.
Paatero swings for the body but Voroshilov moves out of range.
Paatero fails to land with a series of punches.
Paatero misses with a jab, cross combination.
Paatero throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Voroshilov finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Paatero throws a right and a left that both miss.
Paatero sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Paatero is breathing heavily.
Voroshilov scores with a spinning back kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Voroshilov scores with a head kick. Paatero tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT2#
It looks like Jari Paatero has been cut.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Voroshilov! Paatero is out on his feet! Voroshilov rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Paatero is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Paatero is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sergey Voroshilov!
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 6
Date: Aug 19, 2018 |
#R1#
Paavilainen throws a leg kick
and Asmundsen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Paavilainen shoots in for a takedown but Asmundsen shows good takedown defense.
Paavilainen moves in looking to clinch but Asmundsen pushes him off.#CL#
Asmundsen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Asmundsen pulls guard successfully.
Asmundsen doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Paavilainen stopping the sweep attempt from Asmundsen.
Asmundsen keeping moving, preventing Paavilainen from controlling successfully.
Asmundsen thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paavilainen trying to control the position from guard on top but Asmundsen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Paavilainen won't allow Asmundsen to get back to his feet. #T1##SUB#
Paavilainen is posturing up here but Asmundsen has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Paavilainen tries to roll out but it's too tight and Paavilainen has to tap! Slick submission there by Asmundsen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Trond Asmundsen!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 25, 2018 |
#R1#
Paatero throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gomez.
Gomez dodges the punch combination from Paatero.
Paatero shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Gomez eats them both and turns towards Paatero to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT2#
It looks like Ronny Gomez has been cut.
A telegraphed right hand from Paatero misses the target.
Paatero misses with a hook.
Paatero throws a series of strikes that have Gomez backpedaling.
#ROC2#
Gomez is rocked!
Sloppy strikes from Paatero. Those never looked like landing.
No joy there for Paatero, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gomez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Paatero fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gomez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Paatero.
Paatero misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Paatero throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#CL#
Gomez instigates a clinch. #BC#
Gomez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1##CL#
Gomez closes the distance and clinches.
Gomez misses with a body punch.
#BC#
Gomez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jari Paatero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gomez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gomez takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Paatero leaves Gomez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jari Paatero is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Paatero scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Paatero swinging wildly here.
#T2#
Paatero pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Paatero throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Paatero misses with a wild combination.
Paatero waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gomez.
Gomez throws a counter high kick but Paatero was just alert enough to avoid it.
Paatero has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gomez finds it's way round the side to connect with Paatero's head.
Paatero lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gomez circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gomez ducks under a wild hook from Paatero.
Paatero tries to bum rush Gomez with a series of wild strikes but Gomez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gomez slips a jab and a cross from Paatero.
Paatero looks winded!
A punch combination from Paatero misses.
Gomez tries to counter by clinching up but Paatero breaks away and moves out of range.
Paatero misses with a hook
and Gomez counters with an inside leg kick.
Paatero lands with a nice body punch.
Gomez is looking to clinch.
Gomez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3##CL#
Gomez has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gomez is pushing Paatero up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Stalling in the clinch from Gomez.
#BC#
Gomez breaks the clinch.
Paatero lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Gomez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Paatero swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A little jabbing left from Paatero on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T4#
Gomez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Paatero misses with a wild combination.
Gomez tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Paatero manages to circle out of the way.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gomez.
Gomez moves in looking to clinch but Paatero pushes him off.
Paatero misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Paatero throws a nice looking combination but Gomez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gomez wants to clinch.
Paatero misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gomez is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jari Paatero dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ronny Gomez's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Paatero misses with a series of wild punches.
Gomez seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Paatero throws a combination. Gomez tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Paatero throws a shot to the body.
Gomez throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Paatero lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Paatero looks to land a combination but Gomez avoids it well.
Gomez is looking to clinch.
Paatero misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gomez throws a quick counter head kick but Paatero was just out of range.
Paatero fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
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!
Paatero scores with a nice strike.
Paatero lands a really nice looking cross but Gomez seems unphased.
Paatero misses with a body shot.
Gomez lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Paatero is breathing heavily.
Paatero shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Gomez eats them both and turns towards Paatero to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Oh Gomez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jari Paatero is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Gomez takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gomez on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CL#
Gomez has closed the distance and engaged Paatero in a clinch.
Gomez has Paatero pressed against the cage, preventing Paatero from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Paatero has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Paatero is trying to push Gomez away but Gomez has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Stalling in the clinch from Gomez.
Nice body punch from Gomez.
Paatero looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gomez lands a nice uppercut.
Paatero tries to break the clinch but Gomez is controlling the position.
Gomez has a couple of punches blocked by Paatero.
Gomez trying to control the position but instead, Paatero has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gomez into the cage.
Gomez seems to have got his legs back now.
Gomez throws a punch but it's blocked by Paatero. #T2#
Gomez with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Gomez obliges.
Gomez controlling the action here for a moment.
Paatero can't break the clinch.
Gomez wants to stall.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Gomez takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T3#
Paatero is trying to break the clinch but Gomez has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Gomez breaks the clinch.
A punch combination from Paatero misses.
Gomez is looking to clinch.
Paatero misses with a double jab.
Paatero swings for the body but Gomez moves out of range.
Gomez moves in looking to clinch but Paatero pushes him off.
Gomez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T4#
Paatero lands a jab-cross combination.
Paatero fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gomez seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Paatero misses with an uppercut.
Paatero fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gomez tries to clinch but Paatero is having none of it.
Paatero paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Paatero scores with a jab.
Paatero throws a series of punches but Gomez moves out of range.
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!
Paatero swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Paatero throws a right and a left that Gomez avoids nicely.
Paatero misses with a looping left.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gomez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gomez is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jari Paatero showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ronny Gomez's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Paatero will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gomez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gomez wants to clinch.
As Gomez backs off Paatero throws a huge counter combo but Gomez manages to avoid it all.
A combination from Paatero does no damage.
As Paatero tries to get set, Gomez tries to push him back and clinch up but Paatero manages to avoid the attempt.
Gomez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Paatero swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Paatero throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gomez tries to counter by clinching up but Paatero breaks away and moves out of range.
Paatero shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Gomez eats them both and turns towards Paatero to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomez tries to clinch up.
Paatero misses with a hook.
Paatero misses with a looping left.
Paatero takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Paatero swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Paatero misses with a looping right.#T1#
Paatero circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gomez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Paatero as he jumps to the side.
Paatero throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gomez is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Paatero.
Gomez is looking to clinch but Paatero is avoiding it.
Gomez dodges the punch combination from Paatero.
Gomez wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Paatero circles away from the clinch attempt.
Paatero throws out a counter right but Gomez avoids it with no problem.
Paatero 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.
Paatero throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gomez tries to clinch up.
Paatero throws a series of punches but Gomez moves out of range.
Gomez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Paatero paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gomez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2##TD#
Gomez closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Paatero is trying to stand back up but Gomez is controlling him
#ES2#
Paatero has one foot on Gomez's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
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!
Paatero jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Paatero circles away from the clinch attempt
and Paatero counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Gomez slips a jab and a cross from Paatero.
Gomez shoots for a double leg takedown but Paatero sprawls well. He's pushed Gomez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sloppy strikes from Paatero. Those never looked like landing.
Gomez defending well as Paatero loads up on a big left hand.
Gomez tries to clinch but Paatero moves out of range. #T3#
Gomez wants to clinch.
Paatero rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gomez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gomez tries for a takedown but Paatero sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronny Gomez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Paatero throws a series of punches but Gomez moves out of range.
Gomez tries to clinch but Paatero moves out of range.
Gomez moves in looking to clinch but Paatero pushes him off.#CL#
Gomez has managed to clinch.
Gomez stalls.
Gomez is pushing Paatero up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T4##BC#
Gomez breaks the clinch.
Paatero waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gomez.
Paatero misses with a double jab.
Gomez throws a good cross that connects.
Paatero throws a series of punches but Gomez avoids them all with ease.
Gomez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ronny Gomez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jari Paatero is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Paatero throws a right and a left that Gomez avoids nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jari Paatero comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Paatero winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jari Paatero!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Trump misses with a double jab
and York counters with a series of strikes. Trump will be more careful next time no doubt.
Trump works the jab nicely.
Trump scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT2#
It looks like Marcellus York has been cut.
Trump throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on York's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Trump dives in looking to finish as York flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Trump's strikes! Trump is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! York's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but York was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vladimir Trump!
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