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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
MILF 50 Pai vs Raikkonen
Date: May 04, 2024 |
#R1#
Virtanen misses with an uppercut. Fisherman saw that one coming.
Virtanen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fisherman moves away.
Fisherman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Virtanen.
#CL#
Virtanen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Virtanen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fishermans head.
Virtanen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Virtanen lands with a short shot to the head.
Virtanen controlling the action here for a moment.
Virtanen tries to work over Fisherman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fisherman looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Fisherman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice left hand lands by Virtanen.
Fisherman can't break the clinch.
Virtanen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Virtanen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Virtanen has a couple of punches blocked by Fisherman.
Virtanen presses Fisherman against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fisherman tries a body shot but Virtanen blocks it.
#T1#
Virtanen will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Fisherman up against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Virtanen as the two fighters clinch.
Fisherman looks winded!
Nice body punch from Virtanen.
Virtanen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Virtanen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Virtanen lands a shoulder strike.
Virtanen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fisherman backwards.
Virtanen lands an uppercut.
Virtanen slowing the pace effectively.
Virtanen lands a hook that snaps the head of Fisherman backwards.
Virtanen works on Fisherman's body with a couple of short punches.
Virtanen taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Fisherman is trying to force a seperation but Virtanen has the dominant position.
Virtanen scores with a nice hook to the head.#ROC#Fisherman is rocked!
Virtanen has Fisherman pressed against the cage, preventing Fisherman from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T2#
Virtanen content to slow the pace in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fisherman blocking some punches.
Virtanen stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Virtanen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Virtanen presses Fisherman against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Virtanen is struggling to control the position.
Virtanen lands with a left to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Virtanen.
Virtanen lands a body shot.
Virtanen stalling the fight.
Virtanen pushes Fisherman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Virtanen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Virtanen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Virtanen.
Virtanen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T3#
Virtanen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Virtanen digs a right hand into Fisherman's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fisherman's gas tank.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Virtanen.
Fisherman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short body shot lands from Virtanen as the two fighters clinch.
Virtanen has Fisherman pressed against the cage.
Virtanen pushes Fisherman back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Virtanen.
Virtanen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Virtanen manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Virtanen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Virtanen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fisherman backwards.
Fisherman is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T4#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Virtanen.
Virtanen avoiding damage.
#KD#
Virtanen drops Fisherman onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Fisherman is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Fisherman is still on wobbly legs! Can Virtanen finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fisherman blocks an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Virtanen as the two fighters clinch.
Virtanen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Virtanen creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Fisherman's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Fisherman drops to his knees and Virtanen pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Janne Virtanen! |
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Event:
MILF 50 Pai vs Raikkonen
Date: May 04, 2024 |
#R1#
Raikkonen misses with a takedown attempt
and Pai counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Raikkonen has a takedown stuffed.
Pai fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Raikkonen tries for a takedown but Pai circles away easily
and Pai counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Raikkonen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tao Pai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jukka Raikkonen.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pai. That's going to slow Raikkonen down.
Raikkonen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pai sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Pai wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Raikkonen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pai as he avoids it easily.
Pai scores with a decent looking hook.
Pai definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Raikkonen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Pai fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Raikkonen.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Raikkonen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A decent looking cross lands there for Pai.
Raikkonen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Raikkonen closes the distance and clinches up with Pai, looking for a takedown. Raikkonen pushes Pai against the cage but Pai circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Raikkonen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pai as he jumps to the side.
Raikkonen looks winded!#T1#
Raikkonen sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Pai scores with a nice strike.
Raikkonen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pai but Pai pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Raikkonen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Raikkonen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Pai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pai scores with a head kick.
Raikkonen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Pai lands a nice hook to Raikkonen's body. Raikkonen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Raikkonen fails with the takedown
and Pai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Raikkonen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pai sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T2#
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!
Pai connects with an inside leg kick.
Pai lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Raikkonen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Raikkonen fails with the takedown
and Pai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Raikkonen shoots and misses
and Pai counters with a nice body shot.
Raikkonen tries for a takedown but Pai circles away easily
and Pai makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Raikkonen walks into a left hand.
Raikkonen on the wrong end of a nice jab.#TD2#
Raikkonen drives through with a takedown into guard.
Pai is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T3#
Raikkonen sitting in guard here, content to control.
Raikkonen prevents Pai from getting back to his feet.
Raikkonen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Raikkonen won't allow Pai to get back to his feet.
Raikkonen postures up and lands a big shot to Pai's brow.
Raikkonen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Pai jabs at Raikkonen's body.
Pai is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Raikkonen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Pai throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Tao Pai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Raikkonen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pai tries to avoid it but Raikkonen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pai to the ground. Pai escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pai connects with a solid leg kick.
Pai throws a head kick that misses.
Pai with a nice calf kick.
Pai bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Pai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pai misses with a body shot.
Jukka Raikkonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raikkonen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#TD2#
Raikkonen dives in and scores a takedown into Pai's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Raikkonen is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Raikkonen prevents Pai from getting back to his feet.
Raikkonen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tao Pai dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Pai scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#TD2#
Raikkonen looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#ES#
Pai scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Raikkonen sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Raikkonen with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pai counters with an outside leg kick.
Pai leaves Raikkonen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Pai lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Pai lands a leg kick that knocks Raikkonen off balance momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Raikkonen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pai sprawls well. Pai wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Raikkonen gets slowly back to his feet.
Tao Pai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jukka Raikkonen.#T1##TD2#
Raikkonen looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Pai!
Pai knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Raikkonen on the ground.
Pai is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Pai is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Raikkonen asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Raikkonen trying to control the position but Pai is working away.
Raikkonen might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Pai haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T2#
Pai wants to get back to his feet but Raikkonen drags him back down.
Raikkonen has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Raikkonen lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Pai hang on?
Raikkonen looking to control and managing it successfully.
Pai really wants to buck Raikkonen off and get back to his feet.
Pai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Raikkonen can do to turn this around?#T3#
Raikkonen looking to control but Pai is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Raikkonen cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Raikkonen trying to control but Pai is having none of it.
Raikkonen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Pai wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Raikkonen content just to control the position here.
Jukka Raikkonen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pai wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
#T4#
Raikkonen working Pai over with strikes here.
Pai's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Raikkonen lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Raikkonen content just to control the position here.
Raikkonen lands a heavy elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
You get the feeling that Pai really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Raikkonen dominating with strikes here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jukka Raikkonen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Raikkonen darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Pai wants to stand back up but Raikkonen manages to pass into side control.
Pai wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Raikkonen is working Pai over with some ground and pound from side control.
Raikkonen trying to control the position but Pai is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raikkonen staying calm.
Raikkonen is continuing to stall.#T1#
Pai tries to escape but Raikkonen is in control.
Pai trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Raikkonen cracks Pai with a big elbow.
Pai is letting Raikkonen control him for a moment.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The adventures of Raikkonen the control monster continue. Boring.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Raikkonen closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Pai's guard.
Pai wants to get back to his feet but Raikkonen passes into half guard.
#REVR#
Raikkonen stalling.
Raikkonen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Raikkonen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
Raikkonen is taking a breather. Pai 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.
Pai wants to get back to his feet.
Pai tries to kick Raikkonen off in order to stand up. Raikkonen Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Raikkonen trying to control the position but Pai is working away.
Raikkonen passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Pai!
Pai is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Raikkonen controlling from mount.
Raikkonen has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Pai's face.
#T4#
Raikkonen punishing his opponent with strikes.
Pai on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Pai tries to get out of the position.
Raikkonen working Pai over with strikes here.
Raikkonen lands a big shot there that rocks Pai but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Raikkonen putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Pai is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Raikkonen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Raikkonen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pai is looking to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jukka Raikkonen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Raikkonen 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jukka Raikkonen! |
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Event:
HC GRAP 19
Date: May 02, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 9 losses; Mc Muffin ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 4 losses; Woodie Maykit!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Maykit looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Muffin drops down looking for a counter takedown but Maykit sprawls and moves away.#TD#
Muffin gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Muffin (4) vs (0) Maykit
Maykit is looking for a sweep.
Muffin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Muffin controls the position.
Maykit is not content to let Muffin control the position.
Maykit is trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Muffin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Maykit, who protects the arm well.
Maykit is trying to control Muffin 's posture but Muffin avoids it. #T1#
Muffin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maykit keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Maykit's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Maykit is trying to get back to half guard.
Maykit is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T2#
Maykit is refusing to be controlled, as Muffin sits in half guard.
Muffin is stalling here. Maykit is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Muffin seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Maykit has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Muffin (4) vs (4) Maykit
Muffin is trying to improve his position.
Maykit has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Muffin ! Score +2 for reaching mount: Muffin (4) vs (6) Maykit
Muffin prevents Maykit from taking his back.
Maykit controlling the position easily from mount.
Maykit tries to control but Muffin wriggling away. #T3#
Muffin is looking to get to half guard.
Maykit takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Maykit avoids the attempt from Muffin to control.
Maykit sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Muffin looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Muffin is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Maykit tries to control but Muffin wriggling away.
Muffin is just holding on here. Maykit manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Muffin (4) vs (9) Maykit
A bit of a pause in the action here. Maykit controlling the positon.
Muffin is in bad spot here.
Maykit has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Muffin 's body.
#T5#
Muffin rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Muffin wants to get back to full guard.
Maykit is taking a breather. Muffin 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.
Maykit is looking to advance position but Muffin won't allow it.
Maykit is controlling the pace.
#T6#
Muffin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Maykit trying to control the pace.
Muffin tries to roll over but Maykit keeps him under control.
Muffin is working hard here to advance position.#T7##SUB#
Muffin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Maykit pulls his head out easily.
Maykit tries to pass to full mount but Muffin defends it.
Muffin is pressing down on Maykit's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Maykit controlling from the top position.
Maykit trying to control but Muffin is working from the bottom. #T8#
Maykit trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Muffin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Maykit controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Muffin looking to control.
Maykit controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Muffin has his foot on Maykit's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Maykit works his way back into a safe position though.#T9#
Muffin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Muffin being controlled here, momentarily.
Muffin seems keen to control Maykit's posture.
Muffin trying to control the position.
Maykit stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Muffin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Maykit passes Muffin 's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T10##SUB#
Muffin looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Maykit pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Muffin (4) vs (12) Maykit
Maykit controlling the pace for now.
Muffin is squirming around, avoiding Maykit's attempts to control the action.
Maykit controlling his opponent.
Maykit moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Muffin (4) vs (15) Maykit
Muffin trying to control the action but Maykit just sinks the hooks in. #T11#
Maykit controls the position.
Maykit looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Maykit is trying to stick to Muffin 's back but Muffin is turning into Maykit. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Maykit's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Muffin . Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Muffin (6) vs (15) Maykit
Muffin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T12#
Maykit has his hands on Muffin 's head, controlling the position.
Muffin trying to control but Maykit is working from the bottom.
Muffin tries to free his leg and advance position but Maykit is retaining full guard.
Muffin slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Muffin (9) vs (15) Maykit
Muffin is looking to take a break and control but Maykit is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Muffin is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Maykit is trying to escape and Muffin transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Maykit is forced to tap! Nice work there by Muffin ! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mc Muffin !
After the big win, Mc Muffin made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Hawaii Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
MILF 46 Pai Vs Dough
Date: Apr 28, 2024 |
#R1#
Raikkonen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hutchinson as he avoids it easily. #TD2#
Raikkonen looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Hutchinson!
Hutchinson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hutchinson tries to buck Raikkonen off but Raikkonen is having none of it.
Raikkonen avoids the strikes from the bottom by Hutchinson.
Raikkonen is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Hutchinson's shoulder. That is not cool.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hutchinson looks to move to half guard but instead Raikkonen has passed into mount! Damn!
Raikkonen controlling the position easily from mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Let's hope that Raikkonen has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Hutchinson is trying to stand.#T1#
Hutchinson is looking to get to half guard.
Raikkonen content just to control the position here.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Raikkonen.
Raikkonen lands a big elbow.
Raikkonen controlling his opponent.
Hutchinson is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Raikkonen has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Freaky Fight Club. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Raikkonen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hutchinson is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
#T2#
Raikkonen controlling his opponent.
Raikkonen unloading with bombs!
Raikkonen controlling his opponent.
Hutchinson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hutchinson is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Hutchinson wants to try and get back to his feet.
Raikkonen controlling from the full mount. #T3#
Hutchinson is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Raikkonen looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hutchinson is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Raikkonen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hutchinson is looking to improve his position but Raikkonen isn't that keen on the idea.#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.
Raikkonen controlling his opponent.
Hutchinson can't escape the position.
Hutchinson's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Hutchinson takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Raikkonen controlling the pace for now.
You get the feeling that Hutchinson really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Raikkonen controlling the pace for now.
Hutchinson wants to try and get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hutchinson wants to hold on but Raikkonen pushes him away.
Raikkonen content just to control the position here.
Raikkonen in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jukka Raikkonen dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Raikkonen shoots in for a takedown but Hutchinson shows good takedown defense.
Raikkonen misses with a takedown attempt - Hutchinson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hutchinson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jab by Hutchinson.#CUT#It looks like Jukka Raikkonen has been cut.
Raikkonen with a poor takedown
and Hutchinson counters with a stiff right hand.
Jamison Hutchinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jukka Raikkonen.#TD2#
Raikkonen shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hutchinson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Raikkonen slows the pace down.
Hutchinson bucks up and tries to throw Raikkonen off but instead Raikkonen has got his back!
Hutchinson is trying to stand back up.
Raikkonen controlling well, preventing Hutchinson from escaping the position.
Raikkonen controls the action.#T1#
Raikkonen has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Hutchinson.
Hutchinson is really stuck here.
Raikkonen keeps control of the position easily here as Hutchinson tries to buck him off.
Hutchinson is really stuck here.
Hutchinson is trying to get back to his feet but Raikkonen has full control of the position and if anything, Hutchinson has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Raikkonen biding his time, looking for the opening.
Hutchinson is trying to get back to his feet but Raikkonen has full control of the position and if anything, Hutchinson has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Hutchinson trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Raikkonen controlling the position well here. Hutchinson rolled but Raikkonen kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T2#
Raikkonen keeps control of the position as Hutchinson tries to break free.
Raikkonen is riding his opponent, not letting Hutchinson buck him off.
Raikkonen's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Raikkonen is hanging on to Hutchinson's back as he tries to escape.
Raikkonen has good solid back control here. #T3#
Raikkonen is hanging on to Hutchinson's back as he tries to escape.
Hutchinson is trying to get back to his feet but Raikkonen has full control of the position and if anything, Hutchinson has just worked his way into a worse spot.
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.
Hutchinson is trying to get back to his feet but Raikkonen has full control of the position and if anything, Hutchinson has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Hutchinson just trying to survive but Raikkonen is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Hutchinson is trying to stand back up.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T4#
Hutchinson is trying to get back to his feet but Raikkonen has full control of the position and if anything, Hutchinson has just worked his way into a worse spot.#ES#
Hutchinson is trying to shake Raikkonen off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! Raikkonen won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Raikkonen shoots and misses
and Hutchinson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD2#
Raikkonen closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Raikkonen lands in his opponent's guard.
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!
Hutchinson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jukka Raikkonen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jukka Raikkonen's cut.
That's time! Hutchinson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Nice sprawl there from Hutchinson as Raikkonen shoots in.
Hutchinson stuffs the takedown.
Raikkonen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Raikkonen fails with a takedown attempt.
Jamison Hutchinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jukka Raikkonen.
Raikkonen misses with a takedown attempt
and Hutchinson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Raikkonen with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hutchinson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hutchinson throws a hook to the side of Raikkonen's head but Raikkonen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hutchinson throws a hook but Raikkonen blocks it.
Raikkonen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Raikkonen shoots and misses
and Hutchinson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Raikkonen fails with the takedown#KD#
and Hutchinson counters with a crisp right hand that drops Raikkonen! Hutchinson lets Raikkonen back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Raikkonen is rocked!
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!
Hutchinson tries to clinch but Raikkonen moves out of range.
Raikkonen is still on wobbly legs! Can Hutchinson finish him?
Raikkonen has his takedown stuffed
and Hutchinson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A big right from Hutchinson misses.
Raikkonen seems to have recovered his senses.#T1#
Raikkonen moves out of range as Hutchinson strikes.
Hutchinson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Raikkonen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hutchinson leaves Raikkonen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hutchinson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Raikkonen.
Raikkonen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hutchinson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Raikkonen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Raikkonen fails with a takedown attempt.
Hutchinson jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD2#
Hutchinson gets caught napping as Raikkonen dives in and scores a takedown. Hutchinson manages to retain guard.#ES#
Hutchinson is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Raikkonen presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Hutchinson effectively controlling the action here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T2#
Raikkonen is working for takedown but Hutchinson is calmly controlling the position for now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Raikkonen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Raikkonen tries for a takedown but Hutchinson manages to get underhooks.
Hutchinson works on Raikkonen's body with a couple of short punches.
Hutchinson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Raikkonens head.
Still in the clinch, Hutchinson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Raikkonen wants to stall.
Hutchinson tries a body shot but Raikkonen blocks it.
Hutchinson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hutchinson tries to work over Raikkonen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hutchinson slows down the pace here.
Hutchinson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#TD2#
Raikkonen gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#T3#
Hutchinson wants to sweep but Raikkonen has passed to side control!
Hutchinson taking a bit of punishment here - Raikkonen scoring with strikes.
Hutchinson is being controlled here.
Hutchinson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Raikkonen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hutchinson is trying to buck Raikkonen off.
Hutchinson tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Raikkonen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Jukka Raikkonen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hutchinson is trying to stand up.#T4#
Raikkonen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Raikkonen is continuing to stall.
Hutchinson is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Raikkonen controlling the position easily from mount.
Hutchinson is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jamison Hutchinson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Raikkonen 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 28:29
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jukka Raikkonen! |
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Event:
RFL 2 - Second Coming
Date: Apr 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Krakowski lunges at Nog with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nog's hand. #CUT2#It looks like Lieutenant Nog has been cut.
Krakowski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nog.
Krakowski throws out a loose jab but Nog uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nog drops down looking for a counter takedown but Krakowski sprawls and moves away.
Krakowski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nog feinted with a counter takedown.
Krakowski works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Krakowski just misses with a punch to the body.
Nog uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Krakowski.
Nog half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A big left from Krakowski misses.
Nog tries to counter with a takedown but Krakowski is quick to defend against it.
Krakowski looks to land a left hand but Nog moved out of range nicely.
Nog half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krakowski changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Krakowski misses with a body shot.
Nog feinted with a counter takedown.
Krakowski looks to land a right hand but Nog moved out of range.#T1#
Krakowski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Krakowski thuds his right hand into Nog's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Krakowski throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD#
and Nog counters with a shoot takedown. Krakowski fights it but they end up in guard.
Krakowski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Krakowski wants to hit a sweep here but Nog passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Krakowski there!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Krakowski is working to get back to half guard.
#T2#
Krakowski tries to hold on but Nog postures up.
Krakowski is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Nog is staying active.#SU#
Nog is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Nog walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Krakowski misses with a body shot.
Nog attempts a counter takedown but Krakowski avoids it well and moves away.
Krakowski has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Nog is landing a low percentage of strikes.#T3#
Krakowski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nog was well out of range. Poor timing from Krakowski.
Nog tries to counter with a takedown but Krakowski is quick to defend against it.
Krakowski lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Krakowski throws a right and a left that Nog avoids nicely.
Krakowski lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've been told by Nog's head coaches at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A cross from Krakowski lands.
Bernard Krakowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Krakowski throws a hook to the side of Nog's head but Nog sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Krakowski throws a lazy uppercut
#TD#
and Nog counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Nog.
Krakowski has control of Nog's left arm, preventing Nog from doing any damage.
Krakowski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T4#
Nog tries to stand but Krakowski is controlling from the bottom.
Krakowski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Krakowski trying to control the position.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Krakowski looks to score with a jab to the body but Nog is just out of range.
Nog tries to counter with a takedown but Krakowski is quick to defend against it.
Krakowski misses with an uppercut.
Nog tries to counter with a takedown but Krakowski is quick to defend against it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bernard Krakowski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lieutenant Nog'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.#R2#
A big right from Krakowski misses.
Krakowski throws out a loose jab but Nog uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bernard Krakowski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice cross by Krakowski.
Krakowski throws a hook but Nog blocks it.
Nog drops down looking for a counter takedown but Krakowski sprawls and moves away.
Nog ducks under a wild hook from Krakowski.
Nog half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Krakowski throws a big shot that misses.
Nog tries to counter with a takedown but Krakowski is quick to defend against it.
Nog uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Krakowski.
Krakowski throws out a loose jab but Nog uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nog attempts a counter takedown but Krakowski avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krakowski throws a hook but Nog blocks it.
Nog feinted with a counter takedown.
Krakowski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nog.
Lieutenant Nog is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Krakowski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nog was well out of range. Poor timing from Krakowski.#T1#
Nog slips a jab from Krakowski.
Nog keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Krakowski.
Nog feinted with a counter takedown.
Krakowski loads up on a big right hand but Nog slips the punch.
Krakowski misses with a straight left.
Krakowski misses with a hook.
Nog attempts a counter takedown but Krakowski avoids it well and moves away.
Decent striking displayed by Krakowski there.
Krakowski misses the jab.
Krakowski lands a nice shot to the body.
Krakowski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nog.
Nog displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Krakowski throws out the jab.
Krakowski misses with a looping right.#T2#
Nog slips under a jab.
Nog feinted with a counter takedown.
Krakowski throws a hook but Nog blocks it.
Krakowski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nog.
Krakowski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Krakowski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nog.
Krakowski misses with a wild body shot.
Krakowski looks to land a right hand but Nog moved out of range.
Nog keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nog half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nog dodges the punch combination from Krakowski.
Nog slips a jab from Krakowski.
Nog attempts a counter takedown but Krakowski avoids it well and moves away.#T3#
Krakowski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nog.
Krakowski throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nog stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Krakowski lands with a good body shot.
Krakowski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nog.
Nog changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Krakowski misses with a straight left.
Nog attempts a counter takedown but Krakowski avoids it well and moves away.
Krakowski lands with a cross.
Krakowski throws a hook to the side of Nog's head but Nog sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nog half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
The fighters circling - Krakowski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nog changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Krakowski throws a hook but Nog blocks it.
Krakowski throws a jab when Nog was well out of range.
Nog feinted with a counter takedown.#T4#
Krakowski throws a body shot but no joy.
Krakowski throws a hook but Nog blocks it.
Nog half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nog defending well as Krakowski loads up on a big left hand.
Nog steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Krakowski.
Krakowski throws a jab when Nog was well out of range.
Krakowski misses the shot to the body.
Nog slips a straight right by Krakowski.
Nog tries to counter with a takedown but Krakowski is quick to defend against it.
Krakowski lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Krakowski misses the shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Krakowski throws a lazy right hand but Nog sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bernard Krakowski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lieutenant Nog'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#
Krakowski throws a lazy right hand but Nog sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Krakowski misses with a wild body shot.
Nice defenses there by Nog.
Nog slips under a jab.
Nog attempts a counter takedown but Krakowski avoids it well and moves away.
Krakowski throws a jab but it's blocked by Nog.
Nog feinted with a counter takedown.
Krakowski throws a hook to the side of Nog's head but Nog sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Krakowski throws a hook but Nog blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krakowski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nog changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nog takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Krakowski misses with a body shot.
Krakowski scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T1#
A slow jab from Krakowski misses its intended target.
Nog appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Krakowski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nog feinted with a counter takedown.
Krakowski goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Nog displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Krakowski throws out the jab.
Nog appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nog moves out of range as Krakowski strikes.
Nog half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nog defending well as Krakowski loads up on a big left hand.
Krakowski throws an overhand right that lands on Nog's shoulder, as Nog tries to avoid the shot.
Nog attempts a counter takedown but Krakowski avoids it well and moves away.
Krakowski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nog tries to counter with a takedown but Krakowski is quick to defend against it.
Krakowski misses with a straight right.
Nog feinted with a counter takedown.
Krakowski misses with a body shot.
Nog half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T2#
Krakowski looks to throw the jab but Nog is out of range.
Krakowski misses with a wild body shot.
Nog blocks a jab.
Nog feinted with a counter takedown.
Krakowski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nog drops down looking for a counter takedown but Krakowski sprawls and moves away.
Nog moves away from the strike by Krakowski.
Krakowski misses with an uppercut.
Krakowski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nog.
Nog tries to counter with a takedown but Krakowski is quick to defend against it.
Krakowski loads up on a big right hand but Nog slips the punch.
Nog appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nog ducks under a wild hook from Krakowski.
Nog feinted with a counter takedown.
Krakowski lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T3#
Nog bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Krakowski takes a swing at Nog's ribcage but misses.
Krakowski misses with a looping left.
Nog blocks a jab.
Nog half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Krakowski throws a good cross that connects.
Krakowski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nog sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nog feinted with a counter takedown.
Nog ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Krakowski stuns Nog with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nog takes a jab right on the kisser.
Krakowski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T4#
Krakowski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nog.
Nog keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nog half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nog keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A swing and a miss from Krakowski.
Nog appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Krakowski misses with a hook. Nog ducked under it nicely.
Krakowski misses with a hook. Nog ducked under it nicely.
Krakowski thows a left - swing and a miss!
Krakowski throws a hook but Nog avoids it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nog displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Krakowski throws out the jab.
Nog tries to counter with a takedown but Krakowski is quick to defend against it.
Lieutenant Nog has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bernard Krakowski is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Krakowski misses with a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bernard Krakowski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Krakowski 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 25:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 25:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bernard Krakowski!
Bernard Krakowski thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
HC GRAP 18
Date: Apr 25, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 3 losses; Woodie Maykit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 16 losses; Elazar Shalit!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Shalit stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Shalit wants it to stay on the feet.
Maykit misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Shalit holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #TD2#
Shalit gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Maykit (0) vs (2) Shalit
Shalit looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Shalit trying to control the position from guard on top but Maykit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maykit seems keen to control Shalit's posture.
Shalit is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shalit wants to pass the guard but Maykit is keeping the position.
Maykit has his hands on Shalit's head, controlling the position. #T1#
Maykit being controlled here, momentarily.
Shalit advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Maykit (0) vs (5) Shalit
Maykit is looking for a sweep.
Shalit trying to control the action but Maykit is working from the bottom. #T2#
Shalit controlling the position from side mount.
Shalit trying to control the action but Maykit is working from the bottom.
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Shalit looking to control but instead Maykit has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.#T3#
Maykit is controlling Shalit's trapped leg to prevent Shalit from advancing to side control.
Shalit is looking to take a break and control but Maykit is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maykit is doing well to control the position and prevent Shalit from advancing to side control.
Maykit is looking for a sweep. Shalit is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Maykit is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Death By Snu Snu, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Shalit wants to free his trapped foot but Maykit is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T4#
Shalit with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Shalit tries to pass the half guard into mount. Maykit knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T5#
Shalit not doing much here.
Shalit trying to control from half guard but Maykit is working away.
Maykit makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Maykit.
Maykit controlling Shalit's posture.
Shalit wants to control from the top but Maykit keeps moving. #T6#
Maykit is pulling down on Shalit's head. It's preventing any offense from Shalit, at least for the moment.
Maykit can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Shalit controls the pace.
Shalit stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maykit swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Maykit looking to control.
#T7#
Maykit is adopting a defensive guard.
Shalit stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maykit swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Maykit looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T8#
Shalit trying to control the position from guard on top but Maykit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shalit not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Shalit trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shalit wants to control from the top but Maykit keeps moving.
Maykit pulls Shalit in close to prevent any damage. #T9#
Maykit keeping moving, preventing Shalit from controlling successfully.
Maykit trying to control the position.
Shalit advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Maykit (0) vs (8) Shalit
Shalit in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T10#
Shalit trying to control the position but Maykit is working away.
Shalit might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Maykit haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Maykit prevents Shalit from improving position.
Shalit trying to control the position but Maykit is working away. #T11#
Maykit is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here.
Shalit wants to control but Maykit is keeping him busy.
Shalit is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
You can see the frustration on Maykit's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T12#
Shalit trying to control the position but Maykit is working away.
Shalit controlling the position from side mount.
Maykit is not content to let Shalit control the position. #T13#
Maykit is trying to control Shalit's posture but Shalit avoids it.
Maykit is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Shalit is looking to take a break and control but Maykit is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T14#
Maykit tries to improve position but can't.
Shalit tries to move into full mount but can't pass Maykit's legs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maykit tries to improve position but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shalit wins on points by 8 to 0.
Elazar Shalit is the new super heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Elazar Shalit, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
MILF Playoff R2 Welterweights
Date: Apr 21, 2024 |
#R1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Virtanen.#CUT#It looks like Kaito Tanaka has been cut.
Virtanen misses with a hook. Tanaka ducked under it nicely.
Virtanen looks to throw the jab but Tanaka is out of range.
Tanaka throws an ugly left hook that misses
#KD#
and Virtanen counters with a nice right hand that sends Tanaka toppling to the canvas! Tanaka scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Virtanen finish him?!
Virtanen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Virtanen looks to land a right hand but Tanaka moved out of range.
Tanaka throws a hook to the side of Virtanen's head but Virtanen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A counter left hand to the body from Virtanen misses its target.
Tanaka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Virtanen.
Tanaka lands a right hook to the body.
Tanaka misses with a head kick.
Virtanen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tanaka.
Virtanen tries to move into range but Tanaka moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Virtanen throws a body punch but Tanaka moves out of range.
Tanaka uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Virtanen.#T1#
Tanaka takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Virtanen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Janne Virtanen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tanaka missing with a left hand there. Virtanen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Virtanen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A jab lands there for Tanaka.
Virtanen misses with a left hand
and Virtanen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tanaka with a jab.
Virtanen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Virtanen seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Tanaka drops Virtanen with a big left hand! Virtanen is injured, injured bad! Tanaka jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kaito Tanaka!
Kaito Tanaka decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
HC GRAP 17
Date: Apr 16, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 3 losses; Woodie Maykit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Jonathan Archer!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Ryoma Takatsuka and Roger Salmon.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Maykit closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Archer's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Maykit (2) vs (0) Archer
Archer pulls Maykit in close to prevent any damage.
Let's hope that Archer has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Maykit trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Maykit is working hard here to advance position.
Maykit is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Archer keeping full guard, as Maykit tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Maykit controls from within his opponent's guard.
Archer is pulling down on Maykit's head to control his posture.
Maykit won't allow Archer to sweep him here.
Maykit controlling from the top position.
Maykit trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Archer controlling Maykit's posture.
Maykit passes Archer's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Maykit in particular looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maykit definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Maykit has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3#
Maykit wants to pass the guard but Archer is defending well.
Archer trying to control from the bottom.
Maykit wants to free his trapped foot but Archer is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Maykit is controlling the pace.
#T4#
Archer wants to control but Maykit is keeping busy.
Maykit perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T5#
Archer desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Archer trying to hold on to Maykit's head to control him but Maykit postures up.
Archer has his hands clasped together around Maykit's back. He's all about the action.#T6#
Archer is looking for a sweep. Maykit is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Maykit performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Archer wants to control but Maykit is keeping busy.
Maykit with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Maykit'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.#T7#
Archer is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Still in half guard, Maykit seems content to control.
Archer trying to control from the bottom.
Archer is in trouble now - Maykit has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Maykit (5) vs (0) Archer#T8#
Archer tries to hold on but Maykit postures up.
Maykit takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Maykit.#T9#
Maykit trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Maykit takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Further stalling from Maykit.
Archer is trying to escape the mount.
#T10#
Archer is still trying to improve position.
Maykit works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Maykit (8) vs (0) Archer
Archer is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Maykit off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Maykit has good solid back control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Maykit working for the choke.
Maykit controlling well, preventing Archer from escaping the position.
#T11##SUB#
Archer preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Maykit.
Maykit 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.
Maykit continues to hold on tight.#T12#
Archer trying to control the hands but Maykit breaks the grip.
Maykit trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Archer doesn't escape.
I really don't envy Archer right now.
#T13#
Maykit controls the action.#SUB#
Archer is in a bad position with Maykit working for a choke. Archer manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maykit (8) vs (2) Archer
Maykit not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Maykit pulls Archer in to control the position.
Archer controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Maykit has his hands on Archer's head, controlling the position.
Archer controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Maykit might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T14#
Maykit trying to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Archer wants to control from the top but Maykit keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maykit takes the fight on points by 8 to 2.
Woodie Maykit retains his super heavyweight title!
Woodie Maykit made sure to mention his sponsor, Hawaii Nutrition in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
MILF Playoff R1 Heavyweights
Date: Apr 07, 2024 |
#R1#
Vinkovic moves out of range as Virtanen strikes.
Virtanen swings widly with a right hand
and Vinkovic counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Virtanen thinking.
Vinkovic swings for the body but Virtanen moves out of range.
Janne Virtanen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Virtanen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vinkovic manages to avoid it.
Virtanen throws a poor cross that misses
and Vinkovic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Janne Virtanen has been cut.
Virtanen misses with an uppercut. Vinkovic saw that one coming.
Virtanen swings widly with a right hand
and Vinkovic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vinkovic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Virtanen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vinkovic looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Virtanen lands with an overhand left.#CUT#It looks like Frane Vinkovic has been cut.
Virtanen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Virtanen throws an off balance right hand
and Vinkovic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#KD2#
Vinkovic lands a big right hand that sends Virtanen crashing to the mat! Vinkovic stays standing though and waves Virtanen 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!
Vinkovic moves away from the strike by Virtanen.
Vinkovic slips a jab from Virtanen.
Virtanen misses with a left hand
and Vinkovic scores with a counter punch that sends Virtanen to the canvas! Vinkovic smells blood - he's punishing Virtanen with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Virtanen has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frane Vinkovic!
During a confident post fight interview, Frane Vinkovic thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
HC GRAP 16
Date: Apr 04, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Woodie Maykit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Archie Oliveira!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Micheangelo Fripello and Paul Gruel.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Oliveira forces Maykit back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Oliveira has clasped his hands together around Maykit's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Maykit (0) vs (4) Oliveira
Maykit might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Oliveira goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Maykit rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Oliveira's guard! Nice work there by Maykit! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maykit (2) vs (4) Oliveira#SUB2#
Oliveira escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Maykit gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Maykit passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Maykit (5) vs (4) Oliveira
Maykit tries to move to mount but Oliveira blocks the move with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maykit staying calm.
Oliveira is trying to work for a sweep but Maykit has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Maykit (7) vs (4) Oliveira#T1#
Maykit controlling the pace for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maykit tries to control but Oliveira wriggling away.
Oliveira wants to control but Maykit is having none of it.
Maykit controlling from mount. #T2#
Oliveira wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Maykit (10) vs (4) Oliveira
Oliveira holding on to Maykit's left wrist, preventing the choke.
Maykit gets his hands free as Oliveira looks to control.
Oliveira is trying to break free.
Oliveira is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Maykit keeps control of the position easily here as Oliveira tries to buck him off.
Oliveira can't escape the position.
#T3##SUB#
Oliveira preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Maykit.
Oliveira rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Oliveira tries to get to full guard but Maykit has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Oliveira is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Maykit pulls his head out easily.
Oliveira trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Maykit (13) vs (4) Oliveira#T4#
Maykit works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Maykit (16) vs (4) Oliveira
Maykit biding his time, looking for the opening.
Maykit doesn't have the hooks in and Oliveira manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maykit (16) vs (6) Oliveira
Maykit keeping moving, preventing Oliveira from controlling successfully.
Maykit trying to control the position here.
Oliveira trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T5#
Maykit is pulling down on Oliveira's head. It's preventing any offense from Oliveira, at least for the moment.
Oliveira trying to control but Maykit is working from the bottom.
Oliveira being controlled here momentarily.
Oliveira trying to control the position from guard on top but Maykit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maykit controls Oliveira momentarily but Oliveira frees himself. #T6#
Oliveira passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Maykit (16) vs (9) Oliveira
Maykit manages to work his way to half guard, despite Oliveira's best efforts.
Maykit is staying active underneath Oliveira, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Oliveira is looking for a kimura but Maykit is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Oliveira to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Oliveira seems to be working for a kimura but Maykit defends the submission attempt.
Oliveira wants to pass the guard but Maykit is defending well.
Maykit moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T7#
Maykit can't keep his opponent in guard - Oliveira advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Maykit trying to control but Oliveira postures up.
Maykit is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Death By Snu Snu, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Oliveira is looking to stall here but Maykit recovers full guard.
Maykit has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Oliveira trying to control the position from guard on top but Maykit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T8#
Oliveira trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Oliveira looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Maykit pulls Oliveira in close to prevent any damage. #T9#
Oliveira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maykit is keeping the position for now.
Oliveira trying to control the position from guard on top but Maykit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maykit pulls Oliveira in to control the position.
Maykit looking to control.
Maykit is pulling down on Oliveira's head. It's preventing any offense from Oliveira, at least for the moment.
Oliveira looking to pass the guard. #T10#
Maykit pulls Oliveira in close to prevent any damage.
Oliveira wants to control from the top but Maykit keeps moving.
Maykit managing to control the position.
Oliveira wants to pass the guard but Maykit is keeping the position.#T11#
Maykit controlling Oliveira's posture.
Oliveira is pushing down on Maykit's leg trying to pass to half guard. Maykit is fighting to maintain full guard but Oliveira has managed to sneak the leg through.
Oliveira passes into side control, despite Maykit's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Maykit (16) vs (12) Oliveira
Oliveira wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maykit keeps working.
Maykit can't do much from the bottom here. #T12#
Oliveira trying to control the position but Maykit is working away. #SUB2#
Oliveira goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Maykit rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Oliveira's guard! Nice work there by Maykit! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maykit (18) vs (12) Oliveira
Maykit controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Maykit stopping the sweep attempt from Oliveira.#T13#
Maykit looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Oliveira looking for a guillotine here but Maykit defends easily.
Maykit advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Maykit (21) vs (12) Oliveira#T14#
Oliveira stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Maykit controls the position.
Oliveira is looking to reverse the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maykit wants to control but Oliveira is keeping him busy.
Oliveira prevents Maykit from moving into mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maykit takes the fight on points by 21 to 12.
Woodie Maykit retains his super heavyweight title!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Woodie Maykit waved his t-shirt featuring Hawaii Nutrition's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
UCF 13:
Date: Mar 30, 2024 |
#R1#
Virtanen throws a half hearted mid kick.
McGarvey takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Virtanen misses with a left hand
and McGarvey counters with a nice leg kick.
McGarvey moves out of range as Virtanen throws a body kick.
McGarvey slips a straight right by Virtanen.
McGarvey throws a fast counter high kick but Virtanen manages to duck under it in time.
Virtanen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A lazy body kick from Virtanen
and McGarvey counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nice defenses there by McGarvey.
Virtanen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGarvey manages to avoid it.
Virtanen throws a lazy body kick
and McGarvey counters with a nice body shot.
Virtanen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And McGarvey responds with a good body kick, but Virtanen manages to step out the way in time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGarvey connects with an inside leg kick.
Virtanen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGarvey manages to avoid it.
Virtanen throws a half hearted mid kick.
McGarvey replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Virtanen blocks it well.
Virtanen thuds a left hand into McGarvey's body.
Onni Virtanen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Virtanen lands with an uppercut that bounces McGarvey off the cage and back into range.#T1#
Virtanen throws a combination that misses
and McGarvey counters with a good low kick that Virtanen was not able to check.
Virtanen just misses with a punch to the body.
McGarvey chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Virtanen cracks McGarvey with a right hand to the side of the head.
Virtanen throws a sloppy body shot
and McGarvey cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Virtanen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Virtanen misses with an uppercut
and McGarvey counters with a leg kick.
Virtanen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Virtanen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGarvey was well out of range. Poor timing from Virtanen.
McGarvey throws a fast counter high kick but Virtanen manages to duck under it in time.
Virtanen misses with a left hand
and McGarvey counters with a stiff right hand.
Virtanen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
McGarvey throws a big counter head kick but Virtanen avoids it with no problem.
Virtanen tries to land a front kick but McGarvey steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Virtanen moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMcGarvey.
Virtanen throws a jab when McGarvey was well out of range.
McGarvey only half commits to the counter leg kick.
McGarvey turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T2#
Virtanen misses with an attempted mid kick.
McGarvey unleashes a big counter combination but Virtanen bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Virtanen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McGarvey doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Virtanen misses with a lunging right hand
and McGarvey counters with a slapping leg kick.
Virtanen throws out a loose jab but McGarvey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Virtanen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Virtanen just misses with a punch to the body.
Virtanen gets off balance looking for a body kick
and McGarvey counters with a nice low kick that buckles Virtanen's knee momentarily.
Virtanen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
McGarvey avoids the body shot from Virtanen.
Virtanen misses with a hook
and McGarvey counters with a two punch combo.
Virtanen looks to land a right hand but McGarvey moved out of range.
McGarvey avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McGarvey is looking to slow Virtanen down with leg kicks. #T3#
Virtanen swings and misses with a shot to the body
and McGarvey counters with a head kick.
Virtanen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Virtanen throws a hook to the side of McGarvey's head but McGarvey sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McGarvey takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A slow jab from Virtanen misses its intended target.
Virtanen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McGarvey is able to avoid easily.
Virtanen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGarvey replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Virtanen blocks it well.
McGarvey uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Virtanen.
Virtanen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGarvey was well out of range. Poor timing from Virtanen.
Virtanen throws an overhand right that lands on McGarvey's shoulder, as McGarvey tries to avoid the shot.
An inside leg kick from Virtanen misses.
Virtanen misses the body punch
and McGarvey makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Virtanen really felt that one!
Virtanen misses with a straight left.
Virtanen lands with an overhand left.#T4#
Virtanen misses with a kick to the body.
Virtanen moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMcGarvey.
Virtanen throws the kick towards the body but McGarvey avoids it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Virtanen's corner calls for a 1-2. Virtanen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Virtanen tries to land a front kick but McGarvey steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Virtanen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Virtanen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Virtanen.
McGarvey is looking for the big counter here.
McGarvey lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
McGarvey throws a quick inside leg kick.
Virtanen throws the kick towards the body but McGarvey avoids it.
McGarvey plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Virtanen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McGarvey counters with a thumping low kick.
Virtanen throws a lazy body kick
and McGarvey counters with a nice kick to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Onni Virtanen will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
McGarvey moves out of range of the body kick from Virtanen.
Virtanen throws a lazy body kick
and McGarvey counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Virtanen is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Virtanen throws a body punch but McGarvey moves out of range.
Virtanen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McGarvey was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Virtanen throws a lazy uppercut
and McGarvey counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Virtanen misses with a wild body shot.
Virtanen moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Virtanen misses with a right hand
and McGarvey counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Virtanen thows a left - swing and a miss!
McGarvey steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
McGarvey pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Virtanen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Virtanen lands a leg kick that knocks McGarvey off balance momentarily.
Onni Virtanen is winning the standup battle so far.
No joy there for Virtanen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Virtanen misses the jab.#T1#
A lazy left from Virtanen finds it's target.
Virtanen misses with the combination.
Virtanen throws a right hand that McGarvey ducks under and follows up with a left that McGarvey also avoids with ease.
McGarvey appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Virtanen has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Virtanen looks to land a left hand but McGarvey moved out of range nicely.
McGarvey is trying to counter with his kicks.
Virtanen cracks McGarvey with a right hand to the side of the head.
Virtanen throws a jab but it's blocked by McGarvey.
Virtanen thows a leg kick but McGarvey checks it
and McGarvey counters with a series of strikes. Virtanen will be more careful next time no doubt.
McGarvey scores with a head kick.
Virtanen misses with a kick to the body
and McGarvey counters with a slapping leg kick.
Virtanen moves out of range of the body kick from McGarvey.
A lazy body kick from Virtanen
and McGarvey counters with a thumping low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGarvey throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
Virtanen throws a lazy uppercut
and McGarvey counters with a solid body kick.
McGarvey throws a quick inside leg kick.
That kick from McGarvey tenderised Virtanen's leg. Virtanen is trying to keep his angry face on.
McGarvey pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McGarvey slips a straight right by Virtanen.
Virtanen moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMcGarvey.
McGarvey moves out of range of the strikes.
McGarvey throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Virtanen.
Virtanen checks a leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of McGarvey 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McGarvey slips under a jab from Virtanen.
Virtanen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Virtanen tries to land a body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Virtanen.#T3#
McGarvey lands with a kick to the temple. Virtanen shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Virtanen misses with a body punch
and McGarvey makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Virtanen really felt that one!
McGarvey connects with an inside leg kick.
McGarvey's jab looks to have found its range, popping Virtanen under the eye.
Virtanen just misses with a punch to the body.
McGarvey is looking for the big counter here.
McGarvey lands a nice looking kick to the body. Virtanen takes a step back to recover.
McGarvey ducks under a wild hook from Virtanen.
Virtanen misses with a body kick.
McGarvey throws a big counter head kick but Virtanen avoids it with no problem.
Virtanen throws a looping overhand right but McGarvey ducks down to avoid it.
Virtanen throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and McGarvey counters with a low kick, right behind Virtanen 's knee.
Virtanen has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by McGarvey.
Virtanen throws an overhand right that lands on McGarvey's shoulder, as McGarvey tries to avoid the shot.
McGarvey is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
McGarvey scoring well with a low kick there.
#T4#
Virtanen throws a poor cross that misses
and McGarvey counters with a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Virtanen misses with a hook to the body
enabling McGarvey to counter with a crisp jab.
Virtanen misses with a hook to the body
and McGarvey counters with a body kick.
Virtanen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McGarvey.
We've been informed that McGarvey has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
McGarvey throws a nice outside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for McGarvey.
Virtanen swings and misses with a shot to the body
and McGarvey counters with a low kick, right behind Virtanen 's knee.
Virtanen throws a leg kick
and McGarvey makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Virtanen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGarvey moves away.
Virtanen misses with an uppercut. McGarvey saw that one coming.
McGarvey throws a counter combo.
Virtanen misses with a straight right.
Virtanen will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
McGarvey scores with a nice body kick.
Virtanen just misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Stephen McGarvey showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Virtanen misses with a series of wild punches.
Virtanen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McGarvey looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Virtanen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A shot to the body from Virtanen misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Virtanen swings for the body but McGarvey moves out of range.
McGarvey tries a quick counter leg kick but Virtanen is wise to it.
A head kick misses from McGarvey.
Virtanen lands a jab to the head.
Virtanen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Virtanen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McGarvey makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Virtanen misses with an uppercut.
Virtanen throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and McGarvey counters with a slapping leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McGarvey throws a leg kick which misses Virtanen's front leg but catches the back leg as Virtanen tries to avoid it.
Virtanen misses with a kick to the body
and McGarvey counters with a low kick, right behind Virtanen 's knee. #T1#
McGarvey connects with an inside leg kick.
Virtanen misses with a right hand
and McGarvey counters with an outside leg kick.
Virtanen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Virtanen throws a sloppy body shot
and McGarvey counters with a nice low kick that buckles Virtanen's knee momentarily.
McGarvey throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Virtanen misses with a body shot.
McGarvey throws a big counter head kick but Virtanen avoids it with no problem.
Virtanen takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Virtanen takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Virtanen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Virtanen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGarvey was well out of range. Poor timing from Virtanen.
Virtanen misses with a kick to the body.
McGarvey was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
McGarvey displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Virtanen throws out the jab.
McGarvey throws a big counter head kick but Virtanen avoids it with no problem.#T2#
McGarvey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGarvey throws a head kick that misses.
Virtanen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McGarvey counters with a nice leg kick.
Virtanen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McGarvey can pounce on him.
McGarvey ducks under a wild hook from Virtanen.
McGarvey flicks out a counter leg kick but Virtanen steps away.
McGarvey connects with a right hand. Virtanen shakes it off.
Virtanen throws a right hand that misses
and McGarvey counters with a low kick, right behind Virtanen 's knee.
Virtanen throws a hook but McGarvey blocks it.
McGarvey blocks the body kick.
McGarvey needs to keep his hands up - Virtanen had a free shot at his head there.
Virtanen misses with a shot to the body
and McGarvey counters with a big head kick but Virtanen shrugs it off.
Virtanen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Virtanen misses with a hook to the body
and McGarvey makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T3#
Nice jab there from Virtanen.
McGarvey looks to land a body kick but Virtanen moved away.
McGarvey throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
McGarvey with the inside leg kick.
Virtanen looks to land a body kick but McGarvey moved away.
McGarvey moves out of range of the body kick.
McGarvey throws a big counter head kick but Virtanen avoids it with no problem.
McGarvey lands with a nice body kick.
Virtanen misses with a kick to the body
and McGarvey counters with a body kick that stops Virtanen in his tracks momentarily.
McGarvey moves out of range of the body kick.
As Virtanen backs off McGarvey throws a huge counter combo but Virtanen manages to avoid it all.
McGarvey scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Virtanen throws a body shot but no joy.
McGarvey lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T4#
McGarvey avoids the body shot from Virtanen.
McGarvey throws a big counter head kick but Virtanen avoids it with no problem.
Virtanen throws a sloppy body shot
and McGarvey counters with a nice low kick that buckles Virtanen's knee momentarily.
Virtanen is looking to land body kicks.
McGarvey steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Virtanen throws a body kick that misses
and McGarvey counters with a good low kick that Virtanen was not able to check.
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!
McGarvey scores with a head kick. Virtanen tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
McGarvey lands a head kick!
Virtanen gets off balance looking for a body kick
and McGarvey counters with a good low kick that Virtanen was not able to check.
McGarvey lands a nice looking kick to the body. Virtanen takes a step back to recover.
Virtanen misses with a body kick.
Virtanen throws a lazy uppercut
and McGarvey counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Virtanen is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Virtanen looks to throw a body kick
and McGarvey counters with a nice body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Virtanen misses the target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stephen McGarvey comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McGarvey 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stephen McGarvey!
As Stephen McGarvey got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: I'd like to thank my family and most of all God, for making me an Atheist. Cheers!'. |
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Event:
MILF Playoff R1 Lightweights
Date: Mar 30, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Raikkonen dives in and scores a takedown into Rahim's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Raikkonen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rahim seems keen to control Raikkonen's posture.
Raikkonen sitting in guard here, content to control.
Raikkonen wants to pass the guard but Rahim is keeping the position.
Raikkonen trying to control but Rahim is working from the bottom.
Raikkonen preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raikkonen trying to control but Rahim is working from the bottom.
Raikkonen is looking to work some ground and pound but Rahim has wrist control.
Rahim 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.
Raikkonen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T1#
Rahim tries to score with a low kick but Raikkonen moves his leg out of the way.#TD2#
Rahim scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Raikkonen won't allow Rahim to pass to mount.
The fighters are battling for position here. Raikkonen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rahim sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Raikkonen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rahim's guard. #REVR#
Rahim pulls Raikkonen in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rahim wants to hit a sweep here but Raikkonen passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Rahim there!
Rahim is looking to improve his position but Raikkonen isn't that keen on the idea.#T2#
Rahim keeps trying to improve his position.
Rahim is squirming around, avoiding Raikkonen's attempts to control the action.
Rahim is looking to improve his position but Raikkonen isn't that keen on the idea.
Rahim wants to control but Raikkonen is having none of it.
Raikkonen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Raikkonen is really struggling to control Rahim but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T3#
Rahim tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rahim sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Rahim wants to control but Raikkonen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Raikkonen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rahim keeps working.
Raikkonen performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Raikkonen trying to control from half guard but Rahim is working away. #T4#
Raikkonen slips a nice elbow through Rahim's hands, connecting with Rahim's forehead.
Raikkonen has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Raikkonen is trying to control. Rahim wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rahim is looking for a sweep. Raikkonen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Raikkonen is looking to take a break and control but Rahim is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rahim controlling the position well.
Rahim is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Raikkonen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Raikkonen's back!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rahim throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Raikkonen!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jukka Raikkonen will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Rahim is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Raikkonen's half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rahim prevents Raikkonen from improving his position.
Rahim slips a nice elbow through Raikkonen's hands, connecting with Raikkonen's forehead.
Rahim looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Raikkonen gets back to full guard.
Raikkonen working a defensive guard here.
Rahim throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rahim is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Raikkonen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Raikkonen 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.#T1#
Rahim is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Rahim must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Raikkonen is trying to control the position but Rahim postures up.
Raikkonen looking for a sweep. Not yet Raikkonen, not yet.
Raikkonen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Rahim trying to get back to full guard but Raikkonen takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Raikkonen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rahim tries to lock up and control but Raikkonen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Raikkonen trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T2#
Raikkonen lands a nice shot to the head.
Rahim tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Raikkonen looking to control but Rahim is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rahim is in all sorts of trouble here.
Raikkonen controlling the pace for now.
Raikkonen landing shots from mount.
Raikkonen controlling the pace for now.
Raikkonen tries to control but Rahim wriggling away. #T3#
Raikkonen controlling from the full mount.
Rahim is working to get back to half guard.
Rahim is still trying to improve position.
Rahim sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Rahim wants to get back to full guard but Raikkonen has mounted him!
Raikkonen controlling the pace for now.
Raikkonen trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4#
Raikkonen is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Rahim is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Rahim is working to get back to half guard.
The referee warns Rahim that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Raikkonen wants to control the pace but Rahim is squirming around nicely.
Rahim is looking to improve his position but Raikkonen isn't that keen on the idea.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Raikkonen controlling from the full mount.
Rahim is trying to escape the mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jukka Raikkonen dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Raikkonen dives in and grabs Rahim's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rahim pushes down on Raikkonen's head and hops out.
Faarooq Rahim has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Raikkonen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rahim is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Rahim throws a hook but Raikkonen avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Rahim misses its intended target.
Rahim stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jukka Raikkonen. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Raikkonen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Raikkonen is fighting to break Rahim's control of his arms but Rahim is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Raikkonen stopping the sweep attempt from Rahim.
Raikkonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Rahim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rahim wants to sweep but no luck.
Raikkonen stays in close to Rahim's body and controls the position. #T1#
Rahim is pulling down on Raikkonen's head to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Raikkonen shoots in and drives through. Rahim sprawls well.
And Rahim tries to counter it with a takedown but Raikkonen pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Rahim slaps away a takedown attempt from Raikkonen, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD2#
Rahim closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Raikkonen is trying to get back to full guard.
Raikkonen won't allow Rahim to pass to mount.
Raikkonen tries to roll over but Rahim keeps him under control.
Well, if Rahim 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.
#T2#
Raikkonen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Raikkonen wants to control but Rahim is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rahim with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Raikkonen wants to improve his position but Rahim is controlling well.
Raikkonen trying to control here.
Raikkonen moves into full guard.
#T3#
Rahim is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Let's hope that Rahim has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Raikkonen looking for a sweep. Not yet Raikkonen, not yet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Raikkonen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Raikkonen checks the leg kick.
Raikkonen slips a jab from Rahim.
Rahim throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rahim throws a low kick but Raikkonen moves out of range easily. #TD#
Rahim gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Raikkonen to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Raikkonen preventing the sweep. #T4#
Raikkonen connects with a couple of short punches.
Jukka Raikkonen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Raikkonen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rahim pulls Raikkonen in close to prevent any damage.
Raikkonen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rahim swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Rahim looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that's the end of the fight!
Faarooq Rahim comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Raikkonen 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 29:28
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jukka Raikkonen! |
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Event:
MILF 36
Date: Mar 23, 2024 |
#R1#
Raikkonen shoots and misses #CL#
and Cager counters by clinching up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Raikkonen. #BC#
Cager breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Raikkonen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cager defends it nicely.#CL#
Cager gets a clinch.
Raikkonen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#BC#
Cager pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Raikkonen scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Raikkonen has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Raikkonen trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T1#
Raikkonen might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Cager haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Raikkonen controlling his opponent.
Raikkonen tries to control but Cager wriggling away. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cager tries to hold on but Raikkonen pushes him away.
Cager definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Raikkonen fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Raikkonen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Raikkonen throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.#T3#
Raikkonen trying to control but Cager is having none of it.
Raikkonen looking to ground and pound but Cager is blocking nicely.
Cager is trying to escape the mount.
Raikkonen wants to control the pace but Cager is squirming around nicely. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Raikkonen landing shots from mount.
Raikkonen tries to control but Cager wriggling away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jukka Raikkonen dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Raikkonen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cager sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cager tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Raikkonen manages to circle out of the way.
Cager tries to clinch up.#TD2#
Raikkonen drives through with a takedown into guard.
Raikkonen won't allow Cager to sweep him here.
Raikkonen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cager swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cager has control of Raikkonen's left arm, preventing Raikkonen from doing any damage.
Raikkonen trying to control but Cager is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raikkonen pushing down on Cager's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T1#
Raikkonen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cager defending well though.
Cager keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Raikkonen is taking a breather. Cager 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.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Raikkonen is keen to just control but Cager is a slippery customer.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Raikkonen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cager's waist but Cager gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Raikkonen off to one side.
Cager wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Cager wants to clinch up but Raikkonen keeps it at a distance.
Raikkonen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#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.
Cager keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Warrick Cager has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jukka Raikkonen.
Cager is looking to clinch.
Cager defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Raikkonen.
Cager seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Raikkonen.
Raikkonen fails with a takedown attempt.
Raikkonen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cager defends it nicely.
Raikkonen shoots in and drives through. Cager sprawls well.#CL#
Cager clinches. #TD2#
Raikkonen has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Cager is trying to keep an underhook but Raikkonen manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Cager makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cager.#T3#
Raikkonen wants to control from the top but Cager keeps moving.
Raikkonen wants to pass the guard but Cager is keeping the position.
Raikkonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Cager is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Raikkonen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Jukka Raikkonen has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cager keeping moving, preventing Raikkonen from controlling successfully.
Cager managing to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Raikkonen fails to land the takedown.
Cager is looking to counter the offense by Raikkonen and move into the clinch.#TD2#
Raikkonen shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Cager manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Raikkonen wants to pass the guard but Cager is keeping the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jukka Raikkonen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Raikkonen decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Warrick Cager has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cager on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cager tries to get out of the position.
Cager is refusing to be controlled, as Raikkonen sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cager wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Cager controlling the position for now.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cager stuffs the takedown attempt from Raikkonen. Raikkonen gets slowly back to his feet.
Cager wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Raikkonen.
Cager keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Warrick Cager has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jukka Raikkonen.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Raikkonen is defended easily by Cager.
Cager is looking to counter the offense by Raikkonen and move into the clinch.
Raikkonen dives in and grabs Cager's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cager pushes down on Raikkonen's head and hops out.#CL#
Cager moves into range and clinches up with Raikkonen.#T2#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Cager tries to work over Raikkonen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Raikkonen.
Raikkonen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cager avoids it.
Raikkonen takes a shot to the head.
Raikkonen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cager.
#BC#
Cager's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Raikkonen misses with a takedown attempt - Cager sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD2#
Raikkonen looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Cager is controlling Raikkonen's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Cager is refusing to be controlled, as Raikkonen sits in half guard. #T3#
Cager preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Raikkonen wants to take a breather but Cager is having none of it. #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.
Cager is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cager slaps away a takedown attempt from Raikkonen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cager looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Raikkonen gets tackled into the cage by Cager. Cager maintains the clinch. #BC#
Cager breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cager tries to clinch up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cager defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Raikkonen.
Cager wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Raikkonen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cager avoids it really well and circles away.
Cager is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Raikkonen.
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 Warrick Cager.
I think Raikkonen 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:29
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:29
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jukka Raikkonen! |
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Event:
HC GRAP 14
Date: Mar 18, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 2 losses; Kristof Pardi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Woodie Maykit!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Chris Saunders and Colin Fray.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Pardi gets caught flat footed, as Maykit shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pardi (0) vs (2) Maykit
Maykit seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Pardi controls Maykit momentarily but Maykit frees himself.
Maykit's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Maykit must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pardi pulls Maykit in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maykit advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Maykit seems to be looking for submissions.
#T1#
Pardi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Maykit is working away from the top position though.
Maykit is controlling the pace.
Maykit wants to pass to mount but Pardi is defending the position. #T2#
Maykit controlling the action here.
Pardi won't allow Maykit to pass to mount.
Maykit passes into side control, despite Pardi's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Pardi (0) vs (5) Maykit
Pardi is trying to control Maykit's posture but Maykit avoids it.
Maykit advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Pardi (0) vs (7) Maykit#T3#
Pardi tries to lock up and control but Maykit gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Maykit seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Pardi is holding on tight.
Maykit controlling the pace for now.
Pardi is controlling an arm, preventing Maykit from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Pardi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Maykit looking to control and managing it successfully. #T4#
Pardi tries to lock up and control but Maykit gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Maykit looking to control and managing it successfully.
Maykit can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pardi is looking to escape.
Maykit pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#T5#
Maykit is still trying to improve position.
Maykit looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Pardi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Maykit controlling the position easily from mount.
Pardi wants to hold on but Maykit pushes him away.
Pardi is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Pardi keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T6#
Maykit takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Pardi wants to control but Maykit is having none of it.
Pardi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Maykit fails to move to back control. #T7#
Maykit controlling the position easily from mount.
Pardi is looking to get to half guard.
Maykit controlling from the full mount.
Pardi is wriggling around trying to escape.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#T8#
Maykit can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pardi is looking to escape.
Pardi is desperately trying to improve his position but Maykit has a good base and remains in mount.
Maykit with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Maykit tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T9#
Pardi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Maykit takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Pardi is trying desperately to improve position.
Pardi prevents Maykit from taking his back.
Maykit is trying to control here but Pardi has managed to regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T10#
Maykit has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Pardi (0) vs (10) Maykit
Maykit controlling his opponent.
Pardi tries to hold on but Maykit pushes him away.
Maykit controlling from mount.
Pardi can't escape the position.
#T11#
Maykit looking to control and managing it successfully.
Maykit can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pardi is looking to escape. #T12#
Maykit controlling his opponent.
Pardi tries to reverse the position but Maykit maintains control.
Maykit fails to advance to Pardi's back.
Maykit controlling the position easily from mount. #T13#
Pardi tries to hold on but Maykit postures up.
Maykit controlling from the full mount. #T14#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pardi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Maykit wants to control the action but instead Pardi gets a body lock and reverses into Maykit's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pardi (2) vs (10) Maykit
Pardi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Pardi (5) vs (10) Maykit
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pardi is looking to take a break and control but Maykit is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maykit wins on points by 10 to 5.
Woodie Maykit is the new super heavyweight champion!
Woodie Maykit made sure to mention his sponsor, Hawaii Nutrition in his post fight interview.
Kristof Pardi spoke after the fight, saying 'That was intense. REALLY intense. Well, not really intense. But pretty intense (https://youtu.be/OhbPPy4TuYI)'. |
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Event:
MILF 31
Date: Mar 14, 2024 |
#R1#
Virtanen throws a poor cross that misses
and Virtanen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Virtanen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A punch lands to the side of Virtanen 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CL#
Virtanen tries to keep at a distance but Harrison has taken the fight into the clinch.
Virtanen lands a shoulder strike.
Virtanen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Virtanen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Harrison lands with a left to the head.
Nice body punch from Harrison - that landed with a thud.
Harrison lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Virtanen.
Harrison stalling the fight.
Virtanen misses with some punches.
Virtanen slows down the pace here.
Harrison tries a body shot but Virtanen blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Virtanen. #T1#
Harrison tries to stall but Virtanen uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A body shot lands from Virtanen.
Harrison's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Virtanen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Harrison.
Harrison misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Harrison.
Virtanen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Harrison tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Virtanen's elbow.
Harrison misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Virtanen.
Virtanen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Virtanen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Harrison takes a shot to the head.
Virtanen leaning against his opponent.
Virtanen lands a shot to the body.
Come on Virtanen - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Virtanen. #T2#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Virtanen.
Virtanen is leaning against Harrison and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Harrison working aggressively here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harrison takes a shot to the head.
Virtanen lands with a light punch inside.
Harrison misses with a punch on the inside.
Harrison tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Virtanen pushes Harrison back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Harrison is breathing heavily.
Virtanen scores with a shoulder strike.
Virtanen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Virtanen scores with a shot to the side of Harrison's head. #KD2#
Virtanen drops Harrison onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Harrison is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2#Harrison is rocked!
Virtanen stalling against the cage.
A hook to the body from Virtanen.
Virtanen scores with a shot to the side of Harrison's head.
Virtanen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Virtanen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T3#
Harrison's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Virtanen pushes Harrison back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Virtanen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Oh Harrison is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Virtanen tries to work over Harrison's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Harrison seems to have got his legs back now.
Virtanen just leaning against Harrison, taking a breather.
Harrison's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Virtanen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#KD2#
Virtanen drops Harrison onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Harrison is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#KD2#
Virtanen drops Harrison onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Harrison is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Virtanen dips a shoulder and cracks Harrison with a mighty uppercut! Harrison falls back against the cage and Virtanen unloads with a barrage of strikes! Harrison is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Virtanen screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Janne Virtanen! |
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Event:
HC GRAP 13
Date: Mar 07, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Woodie Maykit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Hot Water!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Thiago Cunha and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Maykit with a poor takedown #TD2#
and Water counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Maykit (0) vs (2) Water
Water is fighting to break Maykit's control of his arms but Maykit is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Water 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.
Water trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Water trying to control the position from guard on top but Maykit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maykit controlling the position.
Water stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maykit swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Maykit keeping moving, preventing Water from controlling successfully.
Maykit trying to control the position here.
Water trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Maykit keeping moving, preventing Water from controlling successfully.
Maykit pulls Water in close to prevent any damage.
Maykit keeping moving, preventing Water from controlling successfully. #T2#
Water wants to pass the guard but Maykit is keeping the position.
Maykit keeping moving, preventing Water from controlling successfully.
Water slips nicely into half guard.
Maykit controlling the position for now.
Water uses his free foot to push down on Maykit's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Maykit. Score +3 for passing guard: Maykit (0) vs (5) Water#T3#
Maykit is looking to get to half guard.
Maykit wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Maykit (0) vs (8) Water#SUB2#
Water looking for the choke from the back. #SUB2#
Water is persistently looking for the submission but Maykit is defending it well.
Maykit prevents Water from getting a body triangle.#SUB2#
Water is looking for the choke from the back position but Maykit is controlling his hands well.
Water is not going to allow Maykit to sit and survive in this position. #T4##SUB2#
Water is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Maykit is defending well though. Water let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB2#
Water working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Water wants to control but Maykit is keeping busy.
Water doesn't have the hooks in and Maykit manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maykit (2) vs (8) Water
Maykit 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.
Water can't keep his opponent in guard - Maykit advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T5#
Well, if Maykit 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.
Water is in trouble now - Maykit has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Maykit (5) vs (8) Water
Maykit tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T6#
Water is controlling an arm, preventing Maykit from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Maykit content just to control the position here.
Maykit fails to move to back control. #T7#
Water tries to lock up and control but Maykit gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Water stops Maykit from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
We've been informed that Water has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Maykit controlling from the full mount.
Maykit wants to take Water's back but he can't do it this time.
Maykit takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T8#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maykit seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Water for as long as he can get away with.
Maykit'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.#T9#
Water sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Maykit controlling the action here.
Water is trying to maintain the position but Maykit is very close to passing his half guard.#T10#
Maykit is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Maykit (8) vs (8) Water
Maykit takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T11#
Maykit looking to control but Water is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Water is trying desperately to improve position.
Maykit looking to control and managing it successfully. #T12#
Maykit moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Maykit (11) vs (8) Water
Water looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Maykit controlling the position well here. Water rolled but Maykit kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T13##SUB#
Water fending off the submission attempt from Maykit.
Water is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Maykit off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Water is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Maykit controlling the position well here. Water rolled but Maykit kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T14#
Maykit continues to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Maykit has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Water is in real trouble here. Maykit gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Water is tapping out! Maykit wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Woodie Maykit!
An out of breath and clearly excited Woodie Maykit thanked Hawaii Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
MILF 26
Date: Mar 06, 2024 |
#R1#
Andolini stuffs the takedown attempt from Raikkonen. Raikkonen gets slowly back to his feet.
Andolini misses the jab.
Raikkonen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Andolini sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Raikkonen somewhat.
Andolini displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Raikkonen.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jukka Raikkonen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Raikkonen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Andolini.
Raikkonen with a poor takedown
and Andolini counters with a stiff right hand.
Raikkonen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Andolini sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Raikkonen or perhaps it was just good defense by Andolini, which made it look bad.
Raikkonen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Andolini defends well and Raikkonen ends up having to push Andolini into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Raikkonen wants a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raikkonen avoiding damage.
Raikkonen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#BC2#
Andolini breaks the clinch.
Raikkonen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Andolini connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Raikkonen scrambles back to his feet.#TD#
Raikkonen 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Raikkonen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Raikkonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Andolini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Andolini 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Raikkonen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Raikkonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Andolini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Andolini lands a really nice looking cross but Raikkonen seems unphased.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Andolini misses with a straight left.
Raikkonen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Andolini is fending him off so far but Raikkonen persists. Nope, Andolini circles away and we're back to standing.#TD#
Raikkonen drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Andolini tries to buck Raikkonen off but Raikkonen is having none of it.
Andolini looking for a sweep but Raikkonen has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Raikkonen dominating with strikes here.
Andolini working to try and regain half guard.
#T3#
Raikkonen looking to control but Andolini is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Andolini looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Andolini can do anything to dispel that myth.
Raikkonen landing strikes from the mount.
Andolini is squirming around, avoiding Raikkonen's attempts to control the action.
Raikkonen is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Andolini is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jukka Raikkonen will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Raikkonen shoots in looking for a takedown. Andolini tries to sprawl out of it but Raikkonen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Andolini manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Raikkonen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Andolini avoids it really well and circles away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A shot to the liver by Andolini. Beautiful body shot.
Andolini misses with a straight left.
Andolini scores with a punch to the head.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Raikkonen.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jukka Raikkonen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Raikkonen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raikkonen shoots in for a takedown but Andolini shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Raikkonen dives in for a single leg takedown but Andolini sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#BC2#
Andolini manages to break the clinch.
Raikkonen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Andolini defends it nicely.#T1#
A big right from Andolini misses.
Andolini throws a shot from downtown. Raikkonen moves away and avoids it.
Raikkonen ducks under a wild hook from Andolini.
Raikkonen walks into a jab.
Raikkonen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Andolini.
Raikkonen tries to counter with a takedown but Andolini is quick to defend against it.
Raikkonen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Andolini but Andolini pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Andolini lands with a hook. Raikkonen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #TD#
Raikkonen drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Andolini tries to bench press Raikkonen off him but Raikkonen keeps the position.
Raikkonen is looking to take a break and control but Andolini is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Andolini tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Raikkonen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Raikkonen advances nicely into full mount.
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!
Raikkonen trying to control but Andolini is having none of it.
Jukka Raikkonen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Raikkonen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T3#
Andolini holds on to Raikkonen around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
Raikkonen lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Andolini hang on?
Raikkonen trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Andolini is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Raikkonen wants to control the pace but Andolini is squirming around nicely.
Raikkonen is really struggling to control Andolini but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Raikkonen with a couple of short strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Valentino Andolini showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Raikkonen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Andolini loads up on a big right hand but Raikkonen slips the punch.
Andolini scores with a body shot.
Andolini takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CUT2#It looks like Jukka Raikkonen has been cut.
Raikkonen moves out of range as Andolini strikes.
A big right from Andolini misses.
Raikkonen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Andolini bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Raikkonen's head backwards.
Raikkonen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Andolini as he jumps to the side.
Andolini scores with a nice strike.
Andolini has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Andolini looks to land a left hand but Raikkonen moved out of range nicely.
Raikkonen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Andolini avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jukka Raikkonen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Andolini fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Raikkonen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Raikkonen moves out of range of the strikes.
Raikkonen tries to counter with a takedown but Andolini is quick to defend against it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Raikkonen misses with a takedown attempt - Andolini sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T1#
Andolini sizes up Raikkonen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Andolini throws a hook to the side of Raikkonen's head but Raikkonen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Andolini 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.
Andolini thows a left - swing and a miss! #KD2#
Andolini drops Raikkonen with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Raikkonen looks back up at him and smiles so Andolini waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC2#Raikkonen is rocked!
Raikkonen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Andolini tries to avoid it but Raikkonen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Andolini to the ground. Andolini escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Oh Raikkonen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Andolini defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Raikkonen.
It seemed like Andolini was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Andolini throws the left hand but Raikkonen avoids the punch easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Andolini misses the jab.
Raikkonen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Raikkonen seems to have got his legs back now.
Raikkonen with a poor takedown
letting Andolini counter with a right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Raikkonen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Andolini but Andolini pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Andolini is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Raikkonen with a body shot.
Raikkonen moves out of range as Andolini strikes.
Andolini finds Raikkonen's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Raikkonen flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Andolini lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Raikkonen will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Valentino Andolini! |
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Event:
MILF 24
Date: Mar 03, 2024 |
#R1#
A jab from Island misses.
Virtanen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Island slips a straight right by Virtanen.
A telegraphed right hand from Virtanen misses the target.
Island throws a shot to the body.
Island waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Virtanen.
Virtanen throws out a counter right but Island avoids it with no problem.
Virtanen throws out a loose jab but Island uses good head movement to avoid it.
Island scores with a crisp jab that stopped Virtanen in his tracks.
Jab, jab by Island - just one landing.
Virtanen throws a jab but it's blocked by Island.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Island swings widly with a right hand
and Virtanen counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Dezzi Island has been cut.
Virtanen throws a poor cross that misses
and Island connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Virtanen misses with an uppercut. Island saw that one coming.#T1#
Island misses with a looping left.
Virtanen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Virtanen throws a hook to the side of Island's head but Island sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Virtanen throws a right hand that misses
and Island counters with a series of strikes. Virtanen will be more careful next time no doubt. #CL2#
Virtanen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Island wants to break free but Virtanen has control.
Virtanen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Virtanen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Virtanen throws a punch but it's blocked by Island.
Island definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Virtanen stalls.
Virtanen taking a breather.
Virtanen continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Island blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Island blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Virtanen fails to land. #T2#
Virtanen is struggling to control the position.
Virtanen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Virtanen has Island pressed against the cage, preventing Island from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Virtanen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Virtanen.
Island has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Island has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A head punch on the inside from Island fails to land.
Virtanen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Island is looking to break free of the clinch but Virtanen has double underhooks.
Island is trying to force a seperation but Virtanen has the dominant position.
Virtanen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Virtanen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Island takes a shot to the head.
Island is breathing heavily.
Virtanen lands a right hand. #T3#
Virtanen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Island being controlled against the cage.
Virtanen lands a right hand. #ROC2#Island is rocked!
Virtanen prevents Island from breaking the clinch.
A short left from Virtanen.
Oh Island is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Virtanen taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Island seems to have got his legs back now.
Virtanen misses with some punches.
Virtanen slows down the pace here.
Island has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Virtanen leaning against his opponent.
Virtanen avoiding damage.
Virtanen displaying some good clinch control by pressing Island up against the cage.#T4#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Janne Virtanen.
Virtanen moves out of range as Island strikes.
Virtanen closes the distance but Island moves to the side
and Island counters with a straight right hand.
Island swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Virtanen counters with a huge left! Island is in big trouble! He's backing up but Virtanen isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Island from any more damage. A dominating finish by Virtanen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Janne Virtanen! |
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Event:
HC GRAP 12
Date: Feb 27, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; Ty Wong! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Woodie Maykit!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Radbod Blank and Nard Betker.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Maykit shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Maykit was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Wong (0) vs (4) Maykit
Maykit is staying tight to Wong's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Wong is looking for a sweep.
Maykit is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Wong's shoulder. That is not cool.
Maykit working away.
Wong tries to improve position but can't.
Wong manages to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wong trying to control from the bottom.
Wong is looking to improve his position.
Maykit is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
It looks like Maykit 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##SUB#
Wong looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Maykit keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Let's hope that Maykit has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Maykit is thwarting Wong's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Wong looking for submissions off his back.
Maykit prevents Wong from improving his position.
Maykit perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Maykit.#T3#
Wong has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Maykit is working away from the top position though.
Maykit works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Wong (0) vs (7) Maykit#SUB2#
Maykit looking to secure an arm triangle but Wong defends it well.
Maykit looking to control and managing it successfully.
Wong can't escape the position.
#T4#
Maykit controlling from the full mount.
Wong tries to hold on but Maykit pushes him away.
Maykit is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Wong is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Wong (0) vs (10) Maykit
What can Wong do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Wong manages to reverse the position and now he's in Maykit's guard. Nice work there by Wong.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wong (2) vs (10) Maykit
Maykit has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Wong pushes down on Maykit's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T5#
Maykit holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB#
Wong wants to work for an arm triangle but Maykit is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Wong wants to pass to mount but Maykit is defending the position.
Wong is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Maykit is controlling Wong's trapped leg to prevent Wong from advancing to side control.
Wong trying to advance position but Maykit counters by regaining guard. #T6#
Wong trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Maykit is pulling down on Wong's head. It's preventing any offense from Wong, at least for the moment.
Wong looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Wong trying to control but Maykit is working from the bottom.
Wong pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maykit is keeping the position for now.
Wong trying to control but Maykit is working from the bottom. #T7#
Wong passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Wong (5) vs (10) Maykit
Wong wants to control but Maykit is keeping him busy.
What's Maykit going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Wong trying to control the position but Maykit is working away. #SUB#
Wong goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Maykit rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Wong's guard! Nice work there by Maykit! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wong (5) vs (12) Maykit
Maykit is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T8##SUB#
Wong working for submissions but it's allowed Maykit to get to half guard.
Wong tries to get to full guard but Maykit has control of the leg.
Maykit seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Wong controlling the position for now.#T9#
Still in half guard, Maykit seems content to control.
Maykit works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Wong (5) vs (15) Maykit
Wong keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maykit controlling from the full mount.
Wong working to try and regain half guard.
Maykit sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T10#
Wong wants to hold on but Maykit pushes him away.
Wong gets back to half guard.
Wong won't allow Maykit to pass to mount.
Maykit trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Wong actively working from the bottom here.
Wong is looking to improve his position.
#T11#
Maykit is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Wong wants to get back to full guard but Maykit has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Wong (5) vs (18) Maykit
Wong being controlled for a moment.
Wong looking for a sweep but Maykit has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Wong (5) vs (20) Maykit
Maykit controlling the pace for now. #T12#
Wong is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Wong is wriggling around trying to escape.
Wong bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wong (7) vs (20) Maykit
Maykit controlling Wong's posture.
Wong trying to control the position from guard on top but Maykit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maykit seems keen to control Wong's posture.
Wong wants to pass the guard but Maykit is keeping the position.#T13#
Maykit pulls Wong in to control the position.
Wong wants to pass the guard but Maykit is keeping the position.
Maykit is pulling down on Wong's head to control his posture.
Wong trying to control the position from guard on top but Maykit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maykit trying to control the position here. #T14#
Wong trying to control the position from guard on top but Maykit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maykit has control of Wong's left arm, preventing Wong from doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Wong thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Maykit keeping moving, preventing Wong from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maykit wins on points by 20 to 7.
Woodie Maykit made sure to mention his sponsor, Hawaii Nutrition in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
MILF 18
Date: Feb 21, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Raikkonen looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Vitali!
Vitali is not content to let Raikkonen control the position.
Vitali is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vitali is not content to let Raikkonen control the position.
Vitali definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Vitali is trying to improve his position.
Raikkonen is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Vitali's shoulder. That is not cool. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Vitali is not content to let Raikkonen control the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Vitali shoots in for a takedown but Raikkonen shows good takedown defense. #TD2#
Vitali gets caught napping as Raikkonen dives in and scores a takedown. Vitali manages to retain guard.
Raikkonen is fighting to break Vitali's control of his arms but Vitali is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Raikkonen wants to control from the top but Vitali keeps moving.
Raikkonen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Raikkonen is looking to take a break and control but Vitali is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Vitali tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Raikkonen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Vitali prevents Raikkonen from improving position.
Raikkonen is looking to take a break and control but Vitali is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vitali controls the position for a moment.
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!
Raikkonen is looking to take a break and control but Vitali is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jukka Raikkonen dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Raikkonen shoots in but Vitali avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD2#
Raikkonen shoots in and gets a takedown into Vitali's guard.
Vitali seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Raikkonen throws a big elbow that misses.
Raikkonen trying to control but Vitali is working from the bottom.
Raikkonen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Raikkonen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vitali swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raikkonen looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1#
Raikkonen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Raikkonen trying to control but Vitali is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Raikkonen shoots in for a takedown but Vitali shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD#
Vitali drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Vitali postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Vitali has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Raikkonen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Raikkonen wants to control from the top but Vitali keeps moving. #T2#
Vitali keeping full guard, as Raikkonen tries to pass.
Jukka Raikkonen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Raikkonen trying to control but Vitali is working from the bottom.
Vitali pulls Raikkonen in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
Raikkonen trying to control but Vitali is working from the bottom.
Raikkonen preventing the sweep.
Raikkonen trying to control but Vitali is working from the bottom.
Raikkonen is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Raikkonen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Vitali preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Vitali tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Raikkonen defends well and Vitali ends up having to push Raikkonen into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Vitali has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Raikkonen avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Vitali is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Raikkonen pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roman Vitali. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vitali has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Raikkonen avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD2#
Raikkonen gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Raikkonen throwing shots but Vitali is blocking nicely.
Raikkonen trying to control the action but Vitali is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jukka Raikkonen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Raikkonen looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Raikkonen wants to control from the top but Vitali keeps moving.
Raikkonen looking to sit in guard and control but Vitali gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raikkonen controls Vitali momentarily but Vitali frees himself. #T1#
Raikkonen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Vitali's guard. #REVB#
Vitali tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Raikkonen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Raikkonen trying to control but Vitali is working from the bottom.
Vitali keeping full guard, as Raikkonen tries to pass.
Raikkonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Vitali is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Vitali pulls Raikkonen in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Raikkonen fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Vitali sprawls well initially but Raikkonen persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #T3#
Raikkonen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vitali does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Raikkonen content to control rather than advance.
Raikkonen trying to control from half guard but Vitali is working away.
Raikkonen wants to free his trapped foot but Vitali is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Raikkonen is keen to just control but Vitali is a slippery customer.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Raikkonen is stalling here. Vitali is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Raikkonen seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Vitali has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Raikkonen is looking to reverse the position.
Raikkonen wants to control but Vitali postures up.
Raikkonen is looking for a sweep.
Vitali working away.
Raikkonen is trying to improve his position.
Vitali working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Raikkonen manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Roman Vitali has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vitali is staying active underneath Raikkonen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jukka Raikkonen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Raikkonen 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jukka Raikkonen! |
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Event:
HC GRAP 11
Date: Feb 19, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Woodie Maykit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Luke Penn!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yuuki Gou and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Maykit fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Maykit closes this distance looking for a takedown but Penn circles away.#TD#
Maykit shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Penn is trying to defend but Maykit finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Maykit (2) vs (0) Penn
Penn tries to get to full guard but Maykit has control of the leg. #SUB#
Maykit is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Penn trying to control but Maykit postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penn is trying to get back to full guard.
Penn has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Penn trying to control but Maykit postures up.
Penn might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Maykit haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T1#
Penn wants to get back to full guard.
Penn keeps trying to improve his position.
Maykit takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Penn wants to improve his position but Maykit is controlling well.
Maykit is pressing down on Penn's thigh, looking to free his foot. Penn is holding on for now. #T2#
Penn wants to control but Maykit is keeping busy.
Penn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Maykit wants to pass to mount but Penn is defending the position. #SUB2#
Penn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Maykit with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T3#
Maykit prevents Penn from improving his position.#SUB#
Penn is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Maykit has latched onto it... Big trouble! Maykit pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Penn is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Maykit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Woodie Maykit!
Woodie Maykit gave a mention to Hawaii Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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