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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
JAG Aorigele vs Blood
Date: Mar 07, 2020 |
#R1#
Canto misses with a takedown attempt - Badass sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Canto tries to score a power double leg takedown but Badass sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Canto somewhat.
Canto shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Badass counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zuillnic Canto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Badass lands a right hook to the body.
#TD#
Badass gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Canto drops back, looking for a kneebar! Badass looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Badass looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Badass! #REVB#
Canto is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Canto tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Badass presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Badass takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Canto is working to get back to half guard.
Canto regains half guard.#SUB#
Canto looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Badass tries to pass the half guard into mount. Canto knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T2##SUB#
Canto looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Canto wants to control but Badass is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Canto looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Canto looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Canto looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Canto wants to control the action here but instead Badass manages to pass to full mount! #T3#
Canto is looking to improve his position but Badass isn't that keen on the idea.
Canto is working hard here to advance position.
Badass controlling the position easily from mount.
Canto really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#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.
Badass tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Badass wants to control the pace but Canto is squirming around nicely.
Canto regains half guard.
Canto trying to control here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Canto is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Short Badass dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD#
Canto drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Canto goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Badass has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Canto but great work by Badass.
Canto regains half guard.
Badass keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Canto is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Badass pulls his head out easily.
Badass content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canto wants to sweep but Badass has passed to side control!#T1#
Canto is trying to improve his position.
Canto struggling a bit here.
Canto tries to bench press Badass off him but Badass keeps the position.
Short Badass has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Canto is trying to work for a sweep but Badass has mounted him!
Canto really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Badass controlling the pace for now.
Canto is trying to escape the mount.
#T3#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Canto regains half guard.
Canto is trying to control but can't.
Badass content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #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.#SUB#
Canto looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Canto with the active half guard here but Badass passes nicely into side control.
Badass controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Canto is trying to control Badass's posture but Badass avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Short Badass will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Horrible takedown attempt by Canto or perhaps it was just good defense by Badass, which made it look bad.
Canto takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Zuillnic Canto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Badass tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Canto was well out of range. Poor timing from Badass.
Badass has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Canto stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Badass.
Canto looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Badass is fending him off so far but Canto persists. Nope, Badass circles away and we're back to standing.
Badass swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Badass looks to land a left hand but Canto moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Badass throws a hook to the side of Canto's head but Canto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#TD#
Canto shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Badass napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB#
Canto goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Badass has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Canto but great work by Badass.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Badass remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #T1#
Canto tries to control but Badass manages to take his back.
Canto tries to escape but Badass has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Canto trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Badass keeps control of the position as Canto tries to break free.
Badass biding his time, looking for the opening.
Canto trying to control the hands but Badass breaks the grip.
Short Badass is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Canto rolls, trying to escape but Badass keeps control of the position.
Badass is not going to allow Canto to sit and survive in this position.
Badass controls the position.
Canto is in bad spot here.
Canto manages to reverse the position and now he's in Badass's guard. Nice work there by Canto.
Badass keeping full guard, as Canto tries to pass. #SUB#
Canto has gone for a leg lock! Badass slips out almost immediately though and dives into Canto's guard.#REVB#
Badass 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. #T3##SUB#
Badass avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Canto escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Badass gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Canto throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Canto looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Badass looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Canto looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that's the end of the fight!
Short Badass comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Badass 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Short Badass!
After the fight, Short Badass was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
Zuillnic Canto spoke after the fight, saying 'F*ck you all.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 03, 2020 |
#R1##TD2#
Laukkanen scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Marchwicki is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Laukkanen scores with a couple of nice shots.
Marchwicki keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Laukkanen is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Laukkanen landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Laukkanen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Laukkanen takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Laukkanen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Laukkanen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Laukkanen working over Marchwicki with some ground and pound. Marchwicki looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Laukkanen working his ground and pound in the gym.
Marchwicki blocking the ground and pound attempt from Laukkanen.
Laukkanen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Laukkanen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Marchwicki knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Laukkanen on the ground.
Laukkanen slips a nice elbow through Marchwicki's hands, connecting with Marchwicki's forehead.#ROC2#
Marchwicki is rocked!#T1#
Marchwicki regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Laukkanen.
Laukkanen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Marchwicki working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Laukkanen.
Laukkanen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Laukkanen postures up in Marchwicki's guard and throws a big left but Marchwicki blocks it.
Marchwicki preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Laukkanen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Marchwicki is breathing heavily.
Laukkanen throws a big elbow that misses.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Laukkanen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Laukkanen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Marchwicki's head.
Laukkanen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Laukkanen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Laukkanen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2#
Laukkanen is working Marchwicki over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Laukkanen landing some decent shots from guard.
Oh Marchwicki is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Laukkanen postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Marchwicki covers up, he's hurt! Laukkanen keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Laukkanen and the ref steps in to end the fight! Laukkanen can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Juha Laukkanen!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 16, 2020 |
#R1#
Laukkanen throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Slashensmash counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Laukkanen pulls Slashensmash in close to his closed guard and prevents Slashensmash from doing any damage or advancing position.
Slashensmash really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Laukkanen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Slashensmash won't allow Laukkanen to sweep him here.
Slashensmash engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Slashensmash preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laukkanen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Slashensmash manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Laukkanen lands a couple of elbows.#T1#
Slashensmash has Laukkanen pulled in close to control his posture.
Laukkanen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Laukkanen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Laukkanen throwing strikes but missing.
Laukkanen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slashensmash wants to sweep but no luck.
Slashensmash wants to stand up but Laukkanen is controlling him.
Laukkanen with a nice head shot there.
Slashensmash controlling the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Laukkanen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Laukkanen is in close to Slashensmash's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Laukkanen stands up over Slashensmash, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #ES2#
Slashensmash is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #TD2#
Slashensmash is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Laukkanen can't fight it off and eventually Slashensmash manages to take the fight to the floor. Laukkanen looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Laukkanen 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#
Laukkanen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Laukkanen working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Laukkanen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Slashensmash defending well though.
Laukkanen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Slashensmash looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Slashensmash is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Slashensmash on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Laukkanen landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Laukkanen looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Slashensmash with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T3#
Slashensmash wants to improve his position but Laukkanen is controlling well.
Slashensmash on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Laukkanen throwing shots but Slashensmash is blocking nicely.
Laukkanen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Laukkanen is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Slashensmash wants to control but Laukkanen is keeping busy.
Laukkanen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Slashensmash is controlling Laukkanen's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Laukkanen is nestled in close to Slashensmash, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Laukkanen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Slashensmash trying to control from the bottom.
Slashensmash might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Laukkanen haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Laukkanen lands a nice short elbow.#T4#
Laukkanen working the head and body with strikes.
Laukkanen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Slashensmash is looking for a sweep. Laukkanen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Slashensmash looks winded!
Nice strikes from Laukkanen there.
Laukkanen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Laukkanen lands a nice short elbow.
Laukkanen throwing shots but Slashensmash is blocking nicely.
Slashensmash tries to get to full guard but Laukkanen has control of the leg.
Slashensmash is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Laukkanen takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Laukkanen thows a huge punch but Slashensmash dodges it nicely.
Slashensmash keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Slashensmash has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Laukkanen is working away from the top position though.
Laukkanen drops an elbow to the side of Slashensmash's head.
Laukkanen looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Slashensmash with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Laukkanen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juha Laukkanen dominated that round.
That's time! Laukkanen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Laukkanen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Slashensmash sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Laukkanen somewhat.#TD2#
Slashensmash bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Laukkanen is trying to improve his position.
Laukkanen sneaks back into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laukkanen moves into full guard.
Laukkanen controlling Slashensmash's posture. #T1#
Slashensmash 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.
Slashensmash must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Laukkanen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Juha Laukkanen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Slashensmash trying to control but Laukkanen is working from the bottom.
Laukkanen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Slashensmash's guard. #REVR#
Slashensmash looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Laukkanen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Slashensmash can do to turn this around?#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Slashensmash can do anything to dispel that myth.
Slashensmash working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Laukkanen.
Slashensmash pulls Laukkanen in close to prevent any damage.
Laukkanen throws a big right hand that misses.
Laukkanen throwing strikes but missing.
Slashensmash is looking to stand up but Laukkanen isn't so interested in that idea.
Slashensmash seems keen to control Laukkanen's posture.
Laukkanen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Laukkanen landing with the ground and pound.
Slashensmash trying to control the position.
#T3#
Laukkanen working some strikes from top position.
Laukkanen won't allow Slashensmash to sweep him here.
Laukkanen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Laukkanen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Slashensmash is adopting a defensive guard.
Laukkanen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Slashensmash controlling Laukkanen's posture. #SUB2#
Slashensmash is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Slashensmash is breathing heavily.
Laukkanen scoring with punches to the head and body.
Laukkanen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T4#
Laukkanen postures up.
Laukkanen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Laukkanen scoring with punches to the head and body. #ROC#
Slashensmash is rocked!
Slashensmash wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Slashensmash is still in real trouble! Can Laukkanen finish him?
Laukkanen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Laukkanen scoring with some ground and pound.
Laukkanen postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Slashensmash covers up, he's hurt! Laukkanen keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Laukkanen and the ref steps in to end the fight! Laukkanen can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Juha Laukkanen!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 10, 2020 |
#R1#
McGregor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lee moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The fighters circling - Lee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McGregor misses with a double jab.
It looked like Lee was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McGregor.
Lee fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lee misses with an uppercut.
McGregor misses the shot to the body.
McGregor on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A jab from Lee does it's job there.
Lee throws a looping overhand right but McGregor ducks down to avoid it.
McGregor with the counter takedown but Lee avoids it easily.
McGregor looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lee dodges the punch combination from McGregor.
A big right from Lee misses.
Lee throws a shot from downtown. McGregor moves away and avoids it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lee moves out of range as McGregor throws a body kick.
McGregor lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Lee looks to score with a jab to the body but McGregor is just out of range.
McGregor takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McGregor looks winded!
McGregor looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McGregor takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lee catches McGregor with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lee throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McGregor on the side of the head. #T1##KD#
Lee lands a big uppercut and McGregor crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but McGregor looks OK. Lee waves McGregor back to his feet!#ROC#
McGregor is rocked!
McGregor throws a sloppy head kick
and Lee counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jaxon Lee!
After winning the bout, Jaxon Lee thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
SMASH: Kray vs Vader
Date: Feb 08, 2020 |
#R1#
Laukkanen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Laukkanen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Horne moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Horne lands a head kick!
Laukkanen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Horne is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Laukkanen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#CL2#
Horne has closed the distance and engaged Laukkanen in a clinch.
Horne makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Horne lands an elbow that stopped Laukkanen in his tracks for a moment.
Horne goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Horne lands a nice uppercut.
Horne is leaning against Laukkanen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Laukkanen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Horne is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Still in the clinch, Horne scores with a nice short uppercut.#T1#
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Horne obliges.
Horne works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Horne is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Laukkanen is trying to break free.
Laukkanen is trying to force a seperation but Horne has the dominant position.#TD2#
Horne gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Horne wants to get up but he can't break Laukkanen's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Horne is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Laukkanen holds on and takes a little breather.
Horne trying to control the position from guard on top but Laukkanen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Horne wants to stand and escape but instead Laukkanen has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR##T2#
Laukkanen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Laukkanen won't allow Horne to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Horne is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Laukkanen defends well.
Laukkanen postures up and lands a big shot to Horne's brow.
Laukkanen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Laukkanen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Laukkanen chips away with some ground and pound.#ROC#
Horne is rocked!
Laukkanen arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Horne's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Juha Laukkanen!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 08, 2020 |
#R1##TD2#
Petrovski shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Pidr's guard.
Petrovski controls from within his opponent's guard.
Pidr is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Petrovski is controlling him.
Petrovski is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Petrovski distracts Pidr with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Pidr is looking to stand up but Petrovski isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Petrovski thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pidr wants to get back to his feet but Petrovski is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Petrovski drops back looking for a leg! Pidr is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pidr manages to kick Petrovski off! Petrovski jumps back into Pidr's guard. #T1#
Petrovski works over Pidr with some ground and pound from guard.
Petrovski stops Pidr from standing up.
Pidr can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Petrovski controls the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Petrovski is pushing down on Pidr's leg trying to pass to half guard. Pidr is fighting to maintain full guard but Petrovski has managed to sneak the leg through.
Pidr knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Petrovski on the ground.#SUB2#
Petrovski is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Pidr is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Vladimir Petrovski!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 01, 2020 |
#R1##TD#
Horne drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES2#
Laukkanen kicks Horne off and gets to his feet. #TD#
Horne looking to score a takedown here. Laukkanen is defending well but Horne drives through and ends up in Laukkanen's guard.
Horne preventing the sweep.
Laukkanen striking off his back but it's not causing Horne any problems.
Horne wanted to stand there but Laukkanen had control of the position.
Horne stopping the sweep attempt from Laukkanen.
Laukkanen pulls Horne in close to prevent any damage.
Laukkanen 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.
Laukkanen looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Laukkanen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Horne manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Laukkanen throwing strikes from guard but Horne blocks nicely.
Laukkanen stands up over Horne, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Laukkanen stops Horne from standing up.
Laukkanen lands a couple of elbows.#ES#
Horne is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Laukkanen presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #BC#
Horne pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Laukkanen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Horne tries to counter with a takedown but Laukkanen is quick to defend against it.
Laukkanen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Horne as he jumps to the side.
Laukkanen misses with a wild combination.
Laukkanen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T2##CL#
Horne rushes Laukkanen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Horne breaks the clinch.
#TD#
Laukkanen gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Laukkanen looking for a sweep. Not yet Laukkanen, not yet.
Horne would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Laukkanen is on top in guard.
#REVB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Laukkanen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Horne's head.
Horne is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #ES#
Horne pushes Laukkanen off and gets back to his feet.
#T3##TD#
Horne scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #ES2#
Laukkanen has one foot on Horne's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Laukkanen misses with a few strikes there.
#TD#
Horne fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Laukkanen to the ground. Horne is now in Laukkanen's guard.#ES2#
Laukkanen pushes Horne off and gets back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Laukkanen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Horne was well out of range. Poor timing from Laukkanen.
A punch combination from Laukkanen misses.
Laukkanen looks winded!
Horne moves to clinch but Laukkanen breaks away #TD2#
so Laukkanen counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #ES#
Horne has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Laukkanen off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #T4#
Sloppy strikes from Laukkanen. Those never looked like landing.
Laukkanen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Horne sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Meso Horne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juha Laukkanen.
Horne avoids a punch combination nicely.
Horne wants to clinch.
Laukkanen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#TD#
Laukkanen gets caught napping as Horne dives in and scores a takedown. Laukkanen manages to retain guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Laukkanen looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Juha Laukkanen will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Laukkanen slips under a jab.
Meso Horne is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Horne dives in and scores a takedown into Laukkanen's guard.#ES2#
Laukkanen manages to escape and get back to his feet.
#TD#
Horne gets the takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Laukkanen gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Laukkanen works his way to full guard. Good work.
Horne tries to stand but Laukkanen is controlling from the bottom.
Laukkanen wants to sweep here but Horne controlling him for the moment.
Laukkanen is trying to keep Horne in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SU#
Horne stands up and waves to Laukkanen to follow him.
Laukkanen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#TD#
Horne shoots in and bounces Laukkanen off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Laukkanen is breathing heavily.
Horne is stalling in the full guard.
Laukkanen keeping moving, preventing Horne from controlling successfully.
Laukkanen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Horne is one step ahead there. #T2#
Horne trying to stand up but can't free himself from Laukkanen's guard.
Horne has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Laukkanen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Horne's guard. #REVB#
Laukkanen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Horne's head.
Laukkanen is looking to work some ground and pound but Horne has wrist control.#ES#
Horne pushes Laukkanen off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Laukkanen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Horne swivels and escapes.
Horne throws a nice head kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Horne gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Laukkanen tries to pull guard but Horne holds him up against the cage and eventually Laukkanen drops back down to his feet.
#T3#
Horne connects with a nasty looking knee right to Laukkanen's face.
Horne can't find room to land a body shot as Laukkanen controls the action.
Laukkanen is trying to break the clinch but Horne has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Horne breaks the clinch.
Laukkanen misses with a two punch combination.
Horne misses with a double jab
#TD2#
and Laukkanen counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Laukkanen working the head and body with strikes.
Laukkanen prevents Horne from standing back up.
Laukkanen landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Laukkanen stops Horne from getting back to his feet.
#T4#
Laukkanen lands strikes from half guard.#ROC2#
Horne is rocked!
Horne has hold of Laukkanen's hands but Laukkanen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Oh Horne is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Laukkanen scores with a big shot! Horne's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Horne! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Juha Laukkanen!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 01, 2020 |
#R1##TD#
Horne closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB#
Horne is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pidr defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Horne in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Horne is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pidr doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Horne. #SUB#
Horne is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pidr defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horne keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Horne is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pidr is just riding it out for now. Horne eventually gives up the hold.
Horne lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T1#
Pidr tries to kick Horne off but Horne keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB#
Horne is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pidr sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Horne is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Horne is looking for a kimura here.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Well, if Horne 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.
Horne is looking to advance position but Pidr won't allow it.
Pidr is trying to stand.
Horne is taking a breather. Pidr 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.
Horne lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Horne drops an elbow to the side of Pidr's head. #SUB#
Horne is looking for a kimura here.
Pidr wants to get back to his feet.
#T3#
Horne takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Horne lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB#
Horne is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pidr doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Horne.
Horne scores with a big shot! Pidr's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Pidr! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Neo Horne!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 31, 2020 |
#R1#
Higgins showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McGregor.
Higgins throws a hook but McGregor blocks it.
Sloppy strikes from McGregor. Those never looked like landing. #TD#
Higgins throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. McGregor was covering up waiting for the punch and Higgins finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB2#
McGregor has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Higgins is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for McGregor.
Higgins scores with punches from side control.
Higgins has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee asks Higgins politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Higgins prefers to stall for the moment though.
Higgins has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T1#
Higgins in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #SUB#
Higgins is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, McGregor has escaped the position, nice work there.
Higgins takes a little break here. McGregor wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Higgins seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down McGregor for as long as he can get away with.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Higgins has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for McGregor!
Higgins controlling the pace for now.
Higgins putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#T3#
Higgins won't let McGregor get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Higgins content just to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Higgins jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but McGregor manages to avoid the submission attempt.
McGregor is trying to escape the position but Higgins is controlling the position. #SU#
Higgins has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Higgins tries a head kick but it misses.
McGregor tries to land a front kick but Higgins steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Higgins is looking to counter the offense by McGregor and move into the clinch.
McGregor misses with a jab, cross combination.
McGregor throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL#
and Higgins moves into the clinch.
Higgins has McGregor pressed against the cage, preventing McGregor from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T4##BC#
Higgins manages to break the clinch.
Higgins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL#
Higgins has managed to clinch.
#BC#
Higgins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McGregor throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Higgins counters with a flying knee. Nice. #CL#
Higgins has McGregor up against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Higgins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD#
McGregor gets caught flat footed, as Higgins shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
McGregor is wriggling around but Higgins manages to pass to half guard.
McGregor looks winded!#REVB#
Higgins controlling the action here.
Higgins looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks McGregor with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Spud Higgins 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##CL#
Higgins moves into the clinch successfully.
Higgins has McGregor pressed against the cage, preventing McGregor from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Higgins keeps control of McGregor as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD#
Higgins has picked McGregor up - he's going for a ride! Higgins dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
McGregor tries to kick Higgins off in order to stand up. Higgins Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
McGregor is looking to get back to his feet here but Higgins is keeping cool and he's managed to take McGregor's back.
Higgins 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Higgins lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Higgins keeps control of the position easily here as McGregor tries to buck him off.
#T1#
Higgins is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGregor can do to turn this around?
Higgins scores with punches from the back.
McGregor covers up after that shot from Higgins.
McGregor is taking damage to the body and head.
Higgins controls the action.#T2##SUB#
Higgins is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. McGregor has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Higgins has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! McGregor taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Higgins doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Spud Higgins!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 28, 2020 |
#R1#
Laukkanen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Daddy lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Laukkanen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Daddy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A jab lands there for Daddy.
Daddy avoids a punch combination nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Daddy! But no joy.#TD#
Laukkanen scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Laukkanen scores with punches from side control.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Daddy tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Laukkanen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Laukkanen lands a decent elbow from side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Laukkanen prevents Daddy from escaping the position.
Daddy is looking for a sweep.
Daddy wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Laukkanen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Laukkanen scores with punches from side control. #ROC#
Daddy is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Laukkanen lands a big elbow and you can see that really hurt Daddy! Laukkanen senses the opportunity and scores with more strikes - he's put Daddy out! The ref tackles him out of the way to prevent him landing more strikes - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Juha Laukkanen!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 28, 2020 |
#R1#
McGregor throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Ernchester counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ernchester.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ernchester accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
McGregor looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ernchester is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ernchester stands up over McGregor, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Ernchester decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
McGregor misses with a wild combination.
Ernchester wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ernchester with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McGregor to score with a decent uppercut.
Conoro McGregor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Some wild striking there from McGregor.
Ernchester tries to counter by clinching up but McGregor breaks away and moves out of range.
McGregor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ernchester blocks a head kick by McGregor.
Ernchester is on the wrong end of a nice combination from McGregor.
McGregor throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Ernchester counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
McGregor looks winded!#TD#
Ernchester has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics McGregor uses from the top position. #SUB#
Ernchester has his feet on McGregor's thighs here. He's pushed McGregor off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! McGregor screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jacob Ernchester!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 27, 2020 |
#R1#
Malkovic shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kovanen but Kovanen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kovanen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Malkovic. No joy for Kovanen on that attempt.
Malkovic fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kovanen avoids it really well and circles away.
Malkovic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kovanen goes for a double leg but Malkovic avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Malkovic continues to drive forward.
Kovanen tries to clinch up but Malkovic circles away and keeps his distance.
Malkovic lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovanen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Malkovic as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksi Kovanen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kovanen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Malkovic's waist but Malkovic gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kovanen off to one side.
Kovanen is looking to clinch but Malkovic is avoiding it.
Malkovic lands a two punch combo.
Malkovic throws a body kick that misses
and Kovanen counters with a one-two to the body. #T1#
Malkovic shoots in looking for a takedown. Kovanen tries to sprawl out of it but Malkovic keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kovanen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL#
Kovanen rushes Malkovic and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Malkovic manages to break the clinch.
Malkovic just misses with a punch to the body.
Malkovic shoots in for a double leg but Kovanen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kovanen tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Malkovic manages to circle out of the way.#CL#
Kovanen clinches.
Malkovic prevents a takedown attempt there.
Malkovic can't get the takedown.
#T2#
Malkovic using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kovanen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Malkovic throws a head punch that misses.
Kovanen tries to land knees in the clinch but Malkovic avoids the damage to the body.
Kovanen is trying to break the clinch but Malkovic is controlling him.#BC2#
Malkovic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Kovanen tries to keep at a distance but Malkovic has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kovanen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Malkovic has him pressed against the cage.
Malkovic pressing his opponent against the cage. #TD2#
Malkovic manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #T3#
Malkovic being controlled here, momentarily.
Malkovic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Malkovic working a defensive guard here.
Kovanen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kovanen's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kovanen trying to control but Malkovic is working from the bottom.
Malkovic looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Malkovic is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Malkovic striking off his back but it's not causing Kovanen any problems. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kovanen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kovanen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Malkovic as he jumps to the side.
Malkovic shoots for a double leg takedown but Kovanen sprawls well. He's pushed Malkovic's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kovanen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Malkovic but Malkovic pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Malkovic tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kovanen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kovanen is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Malkovic.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but John Malkovic will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Malkovic fails with the takedown.
As Malkovic looks to move away, Kovanen throws a big counter combo but Malkovic just gets out of the way.
Malkovic shoots for a takedown but Kovanen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kovanen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Malkovic counters with a series of strikes. Kovanen will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kovanen tries to clinch but Malkovic moves out of range.
John Malkovic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kovanen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Malkovic sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kovanen somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malkovic darts in looking for a takedown but Kovanen gets double underhooks and turns Malkovic into the cage.
Aleksi Kovanen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Malkovic.
Kovanen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Malkovic tries to bum rush Kovanen with a series of wild strikes but Kovanen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL2#
Malkovic clinches. #T1##TD2#
Malkovic jumps into guard, dragging Kovanen to the mat.
Malkovic keeping moving, preventing Kovanen from controlling successfully.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kovanen wants to pass the guard but Malkovic is keeping the position.
Malkovic is pulling down on Kovanen's head. It's preventing any offense from Kovanen, at least for the moment.
Kovanen throwing strikes from guard but Malkovic blocks nicely.
Kovanen works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T2#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kovanen in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Malkovic looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Malkovic is trying to get back to full guard.
Kovanen sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kovanen not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T3#
Kovanen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kovanen wants to free his trapped foot but Malkovic is holding on for dear life with his legs. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kovanen goes for a double leg but Malkovic avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Malkovic continues to drive forward.
Kovanen fails with the takedown.
Malkovic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Malkovic avoids the body shot from Kovanen.
Kovanen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Malkovic on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T4#
Kovanen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Malkovic with the counter takedown but Kovanen avoids it easily.
Malkovic changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kovanen tries to avoid it but Malkovic manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kovanen to the ground. Kovanen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
As Malkovic tries to get set, Kovanen tries to push him back and clinch up but Malkovic manages to avoid the attempt.
Aleksi Kovanen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kovanen is looking to clinch.
Kovanen goes for a double leg but Malkovic avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Malkovic continues to drive forward.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Malkovic moves in looking to clinch but Kovanen pushes him off.
Malkovic throws a wild body kick that Kovanen sees coming a mile off.
Kovanen with a poor takedown
and Malkovic counters with a right hand to the body.
Kovanen has a takedown stuffed.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Malkovic tries for a takedown but Kovanen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Malkovic tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kovanen defends well and Malkovic ends up having to push Kovanen into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Malkovic closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kovanen circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but John Malkovic will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Kovanen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Malkovic swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Malkovic is looking for the big counter here.
Malkovic shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kovanen as he avoids it easily.
Kovanen fails with the takedown.
Malkovic shoots in but no luck this time.
Kovanen misses with a body kick.
Kovanen moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMalkovic.
Malkovic wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovanen throws a leg kick
and Malkovic counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kovanen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Malkovic throws a leg kick
and Kovanen counters with a one-two to the body. #T1#
Malkovic stuffs the takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Malkovic scores with a kick to the body.
Malkovic feints and then cracks Kovanen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kovanen down.
Kovanen misses with a combination
and Malkovic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice sprawl there from Kovanen as Malkovic shoots in.
Aleksi Kovanen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Malkovic.
Kovanen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Malkovic as he jumps to the side.
Kovanen tries to close the distance and clinch but Malkovic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Malkovic is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kovanen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Malkovic tries for a takedown but Kovanen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Malkovic shoots in looking for a takedown. Kovanen tries to sprawl out of it but Malkovic keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kovanen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T2#
Kovanen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Malkovic as he jumps to the side.
Malkovic wants to counter the offense by Kovanen and move into the clinch position.
Kovanen fails with the takedown.
Malkovic tries to clinch up.
Malkovic tries to clinch but Kovanen is having none of it.
Kovanen tries to clinch up but Malkovic circles away and keeps his distance.
Malkovic looks for a takedown but Kovanen sprawls well.
Kovanen tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Malkovic manages to circle out of the way.#T3#
Kovanen tries to clinch but Malkovic is having none of it.
Kovanen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Malkovic throws a nice outside leg kick. #CL2#
Malkovic darts in and clinches Kovanen up against the cage.
Malkovic taking a breather.
Kovanen wants to take the fight to the mat but Malkovic manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#TD2#
Malkovic lands a takedown into guard.
#SUB#
Kovanen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Malkovic can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T4#
Kovanen trying to control the position.
Kovanen striking off his back but it's not causing Malkovic any problems.
Malkovic tries to stand but Kovanen is controlling from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kovanen working a defensive guard but Malkovic passes into half guard.
Aleksi Kovanen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
John Malkovic is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Malkovic controlling the action here.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Malkovic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Malkovic has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Malkovic!
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