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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
SPARTA 1: Yodachai vs. Luna
Date: Dec 23, 2018 |
#R1#
Mabini throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Makkeli stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Makkeli tries to clinch up
and Mabini counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#
It looks like Mikko Makkeli has been cut.
Makkeli closes the distance and clinches up with Mabini, looking for a takedown. Makkeli pushes Mabini against the cage but Mabini circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Makkeli takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mabini connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Makkeli fails with the takedown
and Mabini counters with a nice body shot.
Mabini lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Makkeli pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Makkeli is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Makkeli tries to land a front kick but Mabini steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mabini is looking for a counter combo.#T1#
Makkeli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Makkeli shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mabini but Mabini pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Apolinario Mabini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikko Makkeli.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mabini.
Makkeli shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mabini counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Makkeli throws a one two combo.
Mabini stuns Makkeli with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Makkeli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mabini is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mabini comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Makkeli throws a head kick that misses. #T2#
Mabini fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Makkeli looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mabini fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Makkeli looks winded!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mabini jabs at Makkeli's body.
Makkeli has his takedown stuffed
and Mabini makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mabini lands with a nice body punch.
Mabini lands with a big left! Makkeli is wobbled badly! Mabini comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Makkeli to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Apolinario Mabini!
A very excited looking Apolinario Mabini made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
DSC STRIKE 29
Date: Dec 15, 2018 |
#R1#
Bader scores with a jab to the head.
#CUT#
It looks like Timo Virtanen has been cut.
Bader stuffs the takedown attempt from Virtanen. Virtanen gets slowly back to his feet.
Bader swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bader throws a body shot but no joy.
Virtanen moves away from the strike by Bader.
Virtanen has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Bader misses with a wild body shot.
Bader circles away from the clinch attempt.
Virtanen blocks a jab.
Virtanen is looking for the big counter here.
Virtanen moves out of range as Bader strikes.
As Bader backs off Virtanen throws a huge counter combo but Bader manages to avoid it all.
Bader pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chet Bader 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.
Virtanen doesn't manage to clinch there - Bader circles away.
Bader misses the shot to the body.
Virtanen tries to close the distance and clinch but Bader swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Virtanen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T1#
Bader misses with an uppercut
and Virtanen counters with a three punch combo that has Bader backing up. Bader nods at Virtanen to acknowledge the strikes.
Bader throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Virtanen lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bader throws a jab but it's blocked by Virtanen.
Bader with a nice cross.
Bader tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Virtanen was well out of range. Poor timing from Bader.
Virtanen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bader takes a swing at Virtanen's ribcage but misses.
Bader misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Virtanen.
Bader thows a left - swing and a miss!
Virtanen tries to clinch up but Bader circles away and keeps his distance.
Virtanen slips a straight right by Bader.
Bader misses with a straight right.
Bader swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
A slow jab from Bader misses its intended target.
Virtanen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bader swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bader throwing a counter right hand but Virtanen manages to avoid it.
Bader misses with an uppercut.
Virtanen is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Bader throws a big shot that misses.
Virtanen slips a straight right by Bader.
Bader moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Virtanen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bader counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bader lands a glancing blow to the side of Virtanen's head.
Bader lands a body shot.
Bader throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bader drops Virtanen with a naaaaasty hook - Virtanen is in real trouble here! Bader dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chet Bader!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 22, 2018 |
#R1#
Chow shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and McNamara cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chow takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT#
It looks like Oscar Chow has been cut.#CL#
McNamara has managed to clinch.
#BC#
McNamara breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McNamara lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CL#
McNamara clinches. #BC#
McNamara breaks the clinch.
#TD#
McNamara dives in and scores a takedown into Chow's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chow keeping full guard, as McNamara tries to pass. #SUB#
McNamara drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and McNamara jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McNamara accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1##SUB#
McNamara thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Chow really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McNamara. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Chow can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as McNamara controls the pace.
McNamara loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
McNamara drops back looking for a leg! Chow is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Chow manages to kick McNamara off! McNamara jumps back into Chow's guard. #SU#
McNamara stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Nice jab there from McNamara.
McNamara scores with a one two! Chow had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CL#
McNamara moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Chow escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McNamara lands a nice shot that snaps Chow's head back.
#T2#
McNamara lands with an overhand left.#TD#
McNamara looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
McNamara 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McNamara trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McNamara engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
McNamara thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
McNamara passes Chow's left leg - he's now in half guard.
McNamara is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T3#
McNamara throwing shots but Chow is blocking nicely. #SUB#
McNamara has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Chow defend it? McNamara steps over the head and cranks it - Chow is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for McNamara!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Padraig McNamara!
An out of breath Padraig McNamara 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: Nov 21, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Soulman gets caught flat footed, as Winfield shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Winfield's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Winfield keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Soulman's head.
Winfield preventing the sweep.
Winfield throws a big elbow that misses.
Winfield throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Soulman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Soulman trying to control the position.
Winfield throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Winfield cracks Soulman with a solid left hand.
Winfield postures up and lands a big shot to Soulman's brow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winfield missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Winfield not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Winfield lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Winfield is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
It looks like Winfield might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T1#
Winfield working some strikes from top position.
Winfield is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Soulman looking to control.
Winfield is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Winfield missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Winfield postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Winfield distracts Soulman with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Winfield is working Soulman over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Soulman knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Winfield on the ground.
Soulman seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Soulman is breathing heavily.
Winfield lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#ROC2#
Soulman is rocked!
Winfield loads up on a big left hand. Soulman felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Winfield looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Soulman can't hide his disappointment, as Winfield celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jules Winfield!
Jules Winfield was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 22
Date: Nov 18, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Ramesha looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Ramesha might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Makkonen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ramesha stopping the sweep attempt from Makkonen.
Ramesha scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ramesha postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ramesha is working Makkonen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Makkonen wants to control but Ramesha passes easily into half guard.
Ramesha 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.
Makkonen tries to get to full guard but Ramesha has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramesha lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T1#
Ramesha lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Makkonen quite badly. Makkonen pulls Ramesha in close trying to recover. Ramesha postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Makkonen on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Makkonen doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aslan Ramesha!
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Event:
DSC STRIKE 25
Date: Nov 17, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Marcell gets the takedown into side control.
Virtanen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Marcell scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Virtanen to see if he's OK.
Virtanen seems a little lost for a moment, as Marcell dominates the positioning.
Marcell lands an elbow.
Marcell scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Virtanen to see if he's OK.
You can see the frustration on Virtanen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Virtanen is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Marcell asserts his dominance and retains side control.#SUB2#
Marcell looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Marcell landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Virtanen tries to bench press Marcell off him but Marcell keeps the position.
Marcell scores with a couple of short elbows.#CUT2#
It looks like Timo Virtanen has been cut.#T1#
Marcell scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Virtanen to see if he's OK.#SUB2#
Marcell wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Virtanen, who protects the arm well.
Virtanen gets back to half guard.
Marcell is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Marcell lands a nice short elbow.
Virtanen is trying to stand back up but Marcell is controlling him
Marcell prevents Virtanen from improving his position.
Marcell lands a big elbow - Virtanen is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Marcell!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Niko Marcell!
Niko Marcell is the new heavyweight champion!
Niko Marcell decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 11, 2018 |
#R1#
Soulman blocks a head kick by Lynch.
Lynch really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Soulman shoots and misses #CL#
and Lynch counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC2#
Soulman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lynch fails to land the takedown.
Soulman gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soulman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Soulman forces Lynch back against the cage and clinches.
Soulman is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#T1#
Lynch drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD2#
Soulman pulls guard successfully.
Soulman is pulling down on Lynch's head. It's preventing any offense from Lynch, at least for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Soulman 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.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lynch cracks Soulman with a solid left hand.
Soulman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lynch manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Soulman trying to control but Lynch is working from the bottom.
Soulman must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Soulman throws a big elbow that misses.
Soulman keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lynch's head.
Soulman trying to control but Lynch is working from the bottom.
Soulman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3#
Lynch manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Soulman manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Soulman is adopting a defensive guard.
Soulman wants to sweep but no luck.
Lynch cracks Soulman with a solid left hand.
Soulman looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Soulman wants to stand up but Lynch is controlling him. #T4#
Lynch loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lynch is looking to work some ground and pound but Soulman has wrist control.
Soulman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lynch missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lynch lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ben Lynch will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL2#
Soulman clinches up with Lynch and pushes him back against the cage.
Soulman drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#BC#
Lynch's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lynch misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lynch moves to clinch but Soulman breaks away
and Soulman counters with a thumping low kick.
Soulman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T1#
Soulman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lynch swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lynch is looking to counter the offense by Soulman and move into the clinch.
Lynch rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Soulman counters with an inside leg kick.
Lynch misses with a right hand
enabling Soulman to counter with a crisp jab.
Soulman has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Lynch tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Soulman swivels and escapes.
Soulman scores with a nice right hand.
Soulman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Soulman moves in looking to clinch but Lynch pushes him off.
Lynch darts in trying to clinch
and Soulman counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T2#
Lynch smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lynch leaves Soulman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lynch throws a predictable looking body shot
and Soulman counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Lynch is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Lynch tries to keep at a distance but Soulman has taken the fight into the clinch.#T3#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Soulman.
Soulman is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lynch gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ben Lynch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lil Soulman.
Soulman fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Soulman jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lynch walks away with a smile on his face. Soulman gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Soulman goes for a double leg but Lynch avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lynch continues to drive forward.
Lynch moves to clinch but Soulman breaks away
and Soulman counters with a left to the body. #T4#
Lynch will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Soulman shoots in but no luck this time.
No luck for Soulman with that takedown attempt.
Lynch half committed to a counter leg kick.
Ben Lynch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lynch tries to land a leg kick but Soulman saw it coming and moves away.
As Lynch backs off Soulman throws a huge counter combo but Lynch manages to avoid it all.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Lynch rushes Soulman and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lynch is trying to pull guard but Soulman turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lil Soulman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Lynch's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Lynch clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Soulman successfully pulls guard.
Soulman wants to improve his position but instead Lynch has moved into half guard.
Lynch landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Lynch thows a huge punch but Soulman dodges it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soulman is trying to get back to full guard.
Soulman has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lynch is working away from the top position though.#T1#
Lynch stops Soulman from getting back to his feet.
Lynch not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lynch thows a huge punch but Soulman dodges it nicely.
Soulman wants to control but Lynch is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Soulman is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Lynch thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Soulman's head.
Lynch will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Lynch is looking for a kimura but Soulman is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lynch to get the leverage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lynch with a lazy takedown attempt
and Soulman counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lynch shoots in for a double leg but Soulman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL2#
Soulman closes the distance and pushes Lynch back into the cage.#BC2#
Soulman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lynch wants to clinch but Soulman slips to the side
and Soulman counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
Lynch moves into the clinch.
Soulman leaning against his opponent.
#T3#
Soulman has Lynch pressed against the cage.
Soulman receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Soulman is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Lynch blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Soulman looking for a takedown.
Soulman creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lynch's defenses. #CUT2#
It looks like Ben Lynch has been cut.
A short right from Soulman. #T4#
Soulman tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lynch smiles and moves away.
Lynch tries to clinch up but Soulman circles away and keeps his distance.
Lynch will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Soulman tries to counter by closing the distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Lynch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Soulman moves in looking to clinch but Lynch pushes him off.
Lynch is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Soulman.
Soulman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lynch tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Soulman closes the distance and pushes Lynch back into the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lynch blocks an elbow strike.
Soulman lands a good knee to the midsection. Lynch won't want to take too many of those.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lil Soulman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Soulman 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lil Soulman!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 11, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Chow shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Chow was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Chow is looking to take a break and control but Woodard is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SU2#
Chow stands up.
Chow shoots in for a takedown but Woodard shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Chow misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Woodard decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SU#
Woodard stands up from half guard.
Woodard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chow.#CL2#
Chow gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T1#
Chow wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Woodard tries for a takedown. No joy.
Chow's coach down at Rabid Reindeer Training was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Chow's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Chow has had enough of the clinch but Woodard keeps him there for the moment.#TD2#
Chow is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Woodard can't fight it off and eventually Chow manages to take the fight to the floor. Woodard looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Chow would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Woodard wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Chow manages to pass to side control. #T2#
Woodard gets back to full guard.
#ES#
Woodard pushes Chow off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Woodard stuffs the takedown attempt from Chow. Chow gets slowly back to his feet.
Woodard will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Woodard backing away here, and Chow unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Woodard shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Chow as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Garret Woodard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chow throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Woodard.
Woodard swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3##CL2#
Chow darts in and clinches Woodard up against the cage.#BC2#
Chow manages to break the clinch.
Chow throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Woodard counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB#
Woodard drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Chow manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Woodard has Chow in his guard.#REVB#
Woodard will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Chow controls from within his opponent's guard.
Chow trying to control the position from guard on top but Woodard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Woodard is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Woodard is looking to stand back up but Chow counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Woodard.
Woodard is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Chow's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Chow's back!#SUB#
Chow is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB#
Woodard is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Chow is defending well though. Woodard let's go of the attempt for now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Chow defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Woodard's arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Garret Woodard will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
A slapping leg kick lands for Chow.
Chow misses with a series of wild punches.
#TD2#
Chow shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Woodard tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SU2#
Chow gets to his feet - Woodard follows without any prompting.
Woodard fails to land the takedown.#T1#
Chow rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#CL#
and Woodard holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Chow has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Woodard avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Woodard can't get the takedown.
Woodard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Chow wants to get back to striking at distance but Woodard won't allow it.
Woodard stalls.
Chow is trying to break free.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Chow tries for a takedown. No joy.
#BC2#
Chow breaks from the clinch.
Woodard lands a head kick!
Oscar Chow is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Woodard avoids a punch combination nicely.
#CL#
Woodard darts in and clinches Chow up against the cage.#T3#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Chow lands a hook that snaps the head of Woodard backwards. #BC#
Woodard manages to break the clinch.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Woodard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chow.
Chow throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A leg kick checked by Woodard.
Woodard tries to counter by clinching up but Chow breaks away and moves out of range.
Chow dives in and grabs Woodard's left leg, looking for a takedown. Woodard pushes down on Chow's head and hops out.
Garret Woodard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oscar Chow.
A punch lands to the side of Woodard 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nice defenses there by Woodard.
Woodard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Woodard sets himself, and Chow steps forward looking for the clinch! Woodard avoids it this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Woodard shoots in looking for a takedown but Chow manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Woodard's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A punch combination from Chow misses.
Woodard half committed to a counter leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oscar Chow showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Woodard's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Woodard dodges the punch combination from Chow.
Woodard seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Chow looks to land a left hand but Woodard moved out of range nicely.
Chow keeps the fight on the outside.
The fight stays on the outside here - Woodard looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice uppercut there from Woodard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Woodard shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Chow but Chow pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Chow tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Chow misses the jab.#T1#
Chow will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Woodard shoots in and drives through. Chow sprawls well.
Woodard showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chow.
Woodard takes one on the chin but seems OK.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Woodard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Garret Woodard. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Chow misses with a low kick as Woodard jumps back.#TD2#
Chow scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Chow is looking to take a break and control but Woodard is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Woodard wants to get back to his feet but Chow is dominant here and he's now got Woodard's back!
Woodard is trying to get back to his feet but Chow has full control of the position and if anything, Woodard has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Chow trying to control.
Chow keeps control of the position as Woodard tries to break free.
#T3#
Woodard just trying to survive but Chow is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Woodard is in bad spot here.
Chow throwing damaging strikes from the back! Woodard could be in trouble here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Woodard looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Woodard wants to escape the position.
Chow avoiding Woodard 's attempts to control his hands.
Chow keeps control of the position easily here as Woodard tries to buck him off.
Woodard is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #T4#
Chow has good solid back control here.
Woodard is trying to get back to his feet but Chow has full control of the position and if anything, Woodard has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Woodard tries to roll but Chow sticks to his back.
Woodard is trying to stand back up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Woodard rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chow is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oscar Chow comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Chow 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oscar Chow!
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Date: Sep 13, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Ingram gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ingram is looking to stand up but Makkonen isn't so interested in that idea.
Makkonen wants to pass the guard but Ingram is keeping the position.
Makkonen trying to control but Ingram is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ingram is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Makkonen looking for a sweep. Not yet Makkonen, not yet.
Makkonen controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ingram with a nice head shot there.
Ingram postures up and lands a big shot to Makkonen's brow.
Makkonen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ingram. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ingram is working Makkonen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ingram with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
Makkonen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Makkonen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ingram trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2#
Makkonen looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ingram passes into side control.
Makkonen is trying to control Ingram's posture but Ingram avoids it.
Makkonen is looking for a sweep.
Makkonen trying his best to control but Ingram has mounted him.
Ingram 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.#T2#
Ingram unloading with bombs!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ingram trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Makkonen tries to hold on but Ingram postures up.
Ingram pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Makkonen working to try and regain half guard.
Ingram with shots to the head and body - Makkonen looks very uncomfortable down there.
Ingram with shots to the head and body - Makkonen looks very uncomfortable down there.
Ingram punishing his opponent with strikes. #T3##SUB#
Ingram throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Makkonen has his hands clasped together but Ingram breaks the hold and Makkonen is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Ingram!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kris Ingram!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 12, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Moses feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#ES2#
Soulman pushes Moses off and gets back to his feet.
Soulman lands a nice hook to Moses's body. Moses takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Soulman throws a hook but Moses avoids it easily.#TD#
Moses shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Soulman is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Soulman wants to control but Moses is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Moses will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Moses thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Moses working Soulman over with strikes.
Moses 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.
Soulman is looking to control Moses's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Soulman avoid being mounted?#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Moses landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB#
Moses is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Moses throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Moses landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Soulman is concentrating on defense, preventing Moses from advancing position.
Soulman wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
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. Moses connects with a nice short shot to Soulman's temple.
Soulman is looking to improve his position.
Soulman is still trying to improve position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Soulman taking some punishment here, with Moses in his half guard.
Soulman is trying to maintain the position but Moses is very close to passing his half guard.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
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.
Soulman is looking to clinch.
Moses half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Soulman tries to clinch but Moses is having none of it.
Moses tries to counter by clinching up but Soulman breaks away and moves out of range.#CL#
Moses rushes Soulman and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Soulman has Moses pressed against the cage, preventing Moses from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Soulman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Soulman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Moses has closed the distance and engaged Soulman in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donny Moses dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Moses fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Soulman's coach down at Rabid Reindeer Training was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Soulman's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Moses shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Soulman defends it nicely.
Soulman fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moses misses with a takedown
and Soulman counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donny Moses. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Soulman fails with an attempt to clinch.
As Soulman tries to get set, Moses tries to push him back and clinch up but Soulman manages to avoid the attempt.#CL2#
Soulman instigates a clinch.
Soulman stalls.
Moses tries to break free but Soulman pushes him back against the cage.
Moses tries to circle away but Soulman has him pinned against the cage.#BC2#
Soulman breaks from the clinch.
Moses throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Moses uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Soulman.
A big left from Soulman misses. #CL2#
Soulman gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Soulman has Moses pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Moses manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Soulman manages to break the clinch.
Soulman tries to clinch there but Moses circles away.
Moses throws a counter high kick but Soulman was just alert enough to avoid it.
Soulman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Moses throws a counter high kick but Soulman was just alert enough to avoid it.
Lil Soulman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Soulman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Moses tries to avoid it but Soulman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Moses to the ground. Moses escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL2#
Soulman has managed to clinch.
Moses is trying to break the clinch but Soulman is controlling him.
Moses is trying to force a seperation but Soulman has the dominant position.
Moses is trying to break free.
Knees to the body from Soulman.
Soulman is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Moses to keep the fight standing.
A frustrated look appears on Moses's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T4#
Moses working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Soulman breaks the clinch.
Soulman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL2#
Soulman pushes Moses up against the cage in a clinch.
Moses really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Moses managing to block the knees to the body from Soulman.
Moses is pressed up against the cage. Soulman has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Moses down to the mat. Moses avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Soulman tries to close the distance and clinch but Moses swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Moses stuffs the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lil Soulman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Moses stuffs the takedown.
Moses changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Soulman shoots in but Moses avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Moses shoots in for a takedown but Soulman shows good takedown defense.
Soulman gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Moses counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Donny Moses has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lil Soulman.
Soulman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soulman fails in his attempt to clinch. #T1##CL2#
Soulman clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Moses breaks from the clinch.
Moses goes for a double leg but Soulman avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Soulman continues to drive forward.
Moses shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Soulman as he jumps to the side.
Soulman throws a counter combo.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T2#
Soulman trying to land knees to the body.
#BC2#
Soulman manages to break the clinch.
Soulman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Soulman takes a swing at Moses's ribcage but misses.
Moses feinted with a counter takedown.
Moses shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Soulman counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T3##CL2#
Soulman moves into range and clinches up with Moses.
Moses wants to break free but Soulman has control.
#BC2#
Soulman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Soulman fails with a takedown attempt.
Moses tries to counter by clinching up but Soulman breaks away and moves out of range.
Soulman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Moses tries to score a power double leg takedown but Soulman sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Moses somewhat.
Soulman wants to clinch up but Moses keeps it at a distance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Soulman moves in looking to clinch but Moses pushes him off.#CL2#
Soulman moves into the clinch successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lil Soulman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Soulman has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lil Soulman!
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Event:
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Date: Sep 11, 2018 |
#R1#
Bridges looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Virtanen wants to counter the offense by Bridges and move into the clinch position.
Nice takedown defense from Bridges. No joy for Virtanen on that attempt.
Bridges fails to land with a series of punches.
#CL#
Bridges gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Virtanen tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bridges takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#
It looks like Arden Bridges has been cut.
Virtanen tries for a takedown but Bridges manages to get underhooks.
Arden Bridges has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timo Virtanen.
Bridges tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Virtanen smiles and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bridges blocks the body kick.
#CL2#
Virtanen gets a clinch.
Bridges stalling in the clinch.
Virtanen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#T1##TD#
Bridges successfully pulls guard.
Virtanen throws an elbow that misses. Bridges uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Virtanen's guard. Nice move by Bridges!#REVR#
Virtanen wants to stand and escape but Bridges is having none of it.
Virtanen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Virtanen is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Bridges makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Virtanen is trying to keep Bridges in close.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Virtanen is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Bridges is pulling down on Virtanen's head. It's preventing any offense from Virtanen, at least for the moment.
Bridges might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
Virtanen wants to control from the top but Bridges keeps moving.
Virtanen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bridges has Virtanen pulled in close to control his posture.
Bridges wants to sweep but no luck.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Virtanen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Virtanen is stalling in the full guard.
Bridges pulls Virtanen in close to his closed guard and prevents Virtanen from doing any damage or advancing position.#T3#
Virtanen is working Bridges over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bridges avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Bridges utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bridges or perhaps it was just good defense by Virtanen, which made it look bad.
Virtanen let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Virtanen stalks Bridges and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bridges's face. Bridges staggers backwards, shaken.#T4#
Bridges gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Virtanen counters with a big head kick but Bridges shrugs it off.
Bridges is breathing heavily.
Virtanen connects with a solid leg kick.
A head kick misses from Bridges.
Virtanen scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Virtanen stuffs the takedown attempt from Bridges. Bridges gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timo Virtanen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Arden Bridges's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Bridges avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#TD#
Bridges closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Virtanen's guard.
Bridges postures up.
Bridges stops Virtanen from standing up.
Virtanen wants to sweep but no luck.
Virtanen controls Bridges momentarily but Bridges frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Virtanen wants to sweep here but Bridges controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Bridges controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bridges shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Virtanen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bridges as he jumps to the side.
Virtanen lands with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bridges stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Virtanen.
Bridges pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T2#
Bridges fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bridges tries to score with a low kick but Virtanen moves his leg out of the way.
Bridges avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Virtanen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bridges counters with a two punch combo.
Bridges looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arden Bridges. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bridges fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Virtanen avoids it really well and circles away.#T3#
Virtanen wants to clinch.
Virtanen tries to clinch up.
Arden Bridges is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bridges keeps the fight on the outside.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bridges on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Bridges misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bridges avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bridges misses with a leg kick
and Virtanen counters with a left and a right that stings Bridges.
Bridges could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Bridges circles away from the clinch attempt.
Virtanen shoots in and drives through. Bridges sprawls well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Virtanen moves into the clinch.
Virtanen tries to break free but Bridges pushes him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Timo Virtanen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Arden Bridges's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Bridges shoots in and gets a takedown into Virtanen's guard.
Bridges is looking to work some ground and pound but Virtanen has wrist control.
Arden Bridges overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Virtanen wants to stand up but Bridges is controlling him.
Virtanen is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Virtanen 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.
Virtanen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bridges won't allow Virtanen to get back to his feet.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T1#
Bridges scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bridges prevents Virtanen from getting back to his feet.
Bridges has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bridges missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Timo Virtanen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Virtanen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Virtanen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD#
Bridges fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Virtanen sprawls well initially but Bridges persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Virtanen is trying to maintain the position but Bridges is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
Virtanen manages to get to full guard.
Bridges preventing the sweep.
Virtanen is trying to keep Bridges in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Virtanen wants to stand and escape but Bridges is having none of it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Bridges thumps Virtanen with a low kick.
Bridges changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Virtanen tries to avoid it but Bridges manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Virtanen to the ground. Virtanen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bridges shoots in for a takedown but Virtanen shows good takedown defense.
Virtanen doesn't manage to clinch there - Bridges circles away.
Virtanen tries to clinch there but Bridges circles away.
Virtanen wants to clinch
and Bridges counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T4#
Bridges throws a head kick but Virtanen moves out of range.
Bridges chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Virtanen can pounce on him.
Virtanen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bridges sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Virtanen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bridges throws a big counter combination but Virtanen scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Virtanen tries to close the distance and clinch but Bridges swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD#
Bridges looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Virtanen!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Virtanen wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
And that's the end of the fight!
Arden Bridges showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Virtanen 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Timo Virtanen!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 09, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Soulman pushes Wheeler up against the cage in a clinch.
Wheeler has had enough of the clinch but Soulman keeps him there for the moment.#TD2#
Soulman ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Soulman no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Soulman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wheeler chips away with some ground and pound.
Wheeler won't allow Soulman to sweep him here.
Wheeler might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Soulman wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SU#
Wheeler gets to his feet - Soulman follows without any prompting.
Wheeler could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#CL2#
Soulman has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soulman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wheeler wants to break the clinch but can't.
Soulman has Wheeler pressed against the cage, preventing Wheeler from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD2#
Soulman pulls guard.
Wheeler 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. #T1#
Wheeler throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Wheeler stands and steps away. Soulman gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD2#
Soulman scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Soulman throwing shots but Wheeler is blocking nicely.
Wheeler gets back to full guard.
Wheeler wants to sweep but no luck.
Soulman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wheeler looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Soulman wanted to stand there but Wheeler had control of the position.
Wheeler trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #T2##SUB#
Soulman has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Wheeler to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Soulman is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Wheeler pulls down on the head and he's put Soulman to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Brendon Wheeler!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 09, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Chow fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hernandez to the ground. Chow is now in Hernandez's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chow engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernandez is looking to stand up but Chow isn't so interested in that idea.
Hernandez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SU2#
Chow gets to his feet - Hernandez follows without any prompting. #T1#
Chow swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hernandez.
Chow works the jab nicely.
Chow throws a nice looking combination but Hernandez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It looked like Hernandez was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#TD2#
Chow decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Chow misses with a head shot. Hernandez uses the momentum to regain guard.
Hernandez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Chow on the ground.
Chow controls from within his opponent's guard. #SU2#
Chow stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T2#
Chow thows a leg kick but Hernandez checks it
and Hernandez counters with a left and a right that stings Chow.
Chow takes a kick to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hernandez works over Chow's head and body with a nice combination.
Hernandez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hernandez blocks a leg kick.
Hernandez blocks a low kick nicely.
It looked like Hernandez was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
No joy there for Chow, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T3#
A punch combination from Chow misses.
Hernandez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Chow lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hernandez.
Chow swinging wildly here.
Hernandez throws a series of punches but Chow avoids them all with ease.
Chow is looking for the big counter here.
Chow fails to land with a series of punches.
Good shot there by Chow.#T4#
Hernandez misses with a straight right.
Chow is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#TD2#
Chow closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hernandez did well to prevent Chow getting side control.#ES#
Hernandez has one foot on Chow's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Hernandez gets a clinch.
Hernandez jumps guard but Chow stands there with Hernandez around his waist. Hernandez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hernandez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Oscar Chow will probably get the nod.
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#
Chow misses with a leg kick.
Hernandez seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Chow catches Hernandez with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Chow throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hernandez counters with a series of strikes. Chow will be more careful next time no doubt.
Oscar Chow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hernandez, right into the meat.
Chow displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Chow swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hernandez appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hernandez avoids a punch combination nicely.
#TD2#
Chow closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hernandez to the mat! Hernandez manages to get full guard. #ES#
Hernandez manages to escape and get back to his feet.
#T1#
Oscar Chow seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chow swings widly with a right hand
and Hernandez counters with a three punch combo that has Chow backing up. Chow nods at Hernandez to acknowledge the strikes.#CL#
Hernandez forces Chow back against the cage and clinches.
Hernandez is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Chow to keep the fight standing.
Hernandez tries to pull guard but Chow holds him up against the cage and eventually Hernandez drops back down to his feet.
#TD#
Hernandez has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Chow regains guard immediately. #ES2#
Chow scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Chow closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hernandez to the mat! Hernandez manages to get full guard.
Hernandez wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Chow manages to pass to side control. #REVR##SU2#
Chow stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Chow throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hernandez counters with a two punch combo.
Dillon Hernandez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chow is breathing heavily.#T3#
Chow looks to land a combination. Hernandez sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Hernandez with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hernandez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Chow manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Chow takes a swing at Hernandez's ribcage but misses. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Chow.
Chow prevents Hernandez from escaping the position.#SU2#
Chow has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #T4##TD2#
Chow closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chow seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hernandez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Chow tries to stand but can't do so whilst Hernandez controls his leg.
Hernandez is trying to stand back up but Chow is controlling him
Chow throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Oscar Chow will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
A jab from Hernandez finds it's way through Chow's defenses.
Hernandez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Chow pinned against the cage. Chow gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Chow throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
It looked like Hernandez was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Chow throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chow throws a push kick but Hernandez slaps the foot to one side.
Chow misses with a jab, cross combination.
Chow misses with a series of wild punches.
#T1#
Hernandez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Chow circles away.#CL2#
Chow gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Chow has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Hernandez regains guard immediately.
Chow takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chow wants to control from the top but Hernandez keeps moving.
Chow has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Hernandez is proving hard to escape from. #SU2#
Hernandez is working an open guard so Chow takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T2#
Chow looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hernandez appears to be looking for a big counter.
Chow falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hernandez counters with a two punch combo. #TD2#
Chow gets a double leg takedown into Hernandez's guard.
Chow is standing up over Hernandez. Hernandez looks to escape but Chow dives into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#REVR#
Hernandez is trying to buck Chow off.#T3##ES#
Hernandez bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Chow connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CL#
Hernandez clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Chow breaks the clinch.
#T4#
Chow throws a poor cross that misses
and Hernandez counters with a two punch combo.
Hernandez lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#TD2#
Chow darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#ES#
Hernandez makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Chow gets tackled into the cage by Hernandez. Hernandez maintains the clinch.
Dillon Hernandez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oscar Chow is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hernandez looking to throw knees to the head but Chow is blocking nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Dillon Hernandez.
I think Chow 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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