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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Ultimate Fighting Friday 3
Date: Dec 15, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Junior drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tuffenufe keeping moving, preventing Junior from controlling successfully.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tuffenufe can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB2#
Tuffenufe looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tuffenufe has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Junior has passed into side control.
#SUB#
Junior working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Junior tries for a kimura but Tuffenufe is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tuffenufe tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Junior wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Junior looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Junior tries to move into full mount but can't pass Tuffenufe's legs. #T1#
Tuffenufe tries to bench press Junior off him but Junior keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Junior trying to control the action but Tuffenufe is working from the bottom.
Tuffenufe really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Junior. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tuffenufe gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Tuffenufe is trying to stand up here but Junior is controlling him well.
Tuffenufe tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Junior has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Tuffenufe tries to hold on but Junior postures up.#SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Junior swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Tuffenufe is now in Junior's guard. A big mistake from Junior there, giving up the dominant position! #T2#
Tuffenufe 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. #SUB2#
Tuffenufe drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Junior dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Junior trying to control but Tuffenufe is working from the bottom.
Junior passes Tuffenufe's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T3#
Tuffenufe is trying to get back to full guard.
Junior passes to full mount!
Tuffenufe tries to hold on but Junior postures up.
Tuffenufe is trying to stand up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Junior looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Junior trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Junior is working for a guillotine from mount but Tuffenufe frees his head quite easily.
Tuffenufe tries to hold on but Junior postures up.#T4##SUB#
Junior looking to isolate an arm here. Tuffenufe doesn't see it coming and as Junior extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Junior!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Francisco Junior!
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Event:
Ultimate Fighting Friday 2
Date: Nov 17, 2017 |
#R1#
Boxing tries to clinch up but Tuffenufe circles away and keeps his distance.
Tuffenufe let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Boxing doesn't manage to clinch there - Tuffenufe circles away.
Tuffenufe takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Decent striking displayed by Boxing there.
Boxing lands with a cross.
The fighters circling - Tuffenufe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boxing misses with a looping right.
Tuffenufe changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#CL#
Boxing fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tuffenufe, pushing him back against the ropes.
Tuffenufe jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Boxing walks away with a smile on his face. Tuffenufe gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boxing tries to close the distance and clinch but Tuffenufe swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A shot to the body from Boxing misses
and Tuffenufe counters with a straight right hand.
Tuffenufe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boxing looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tuffenufe swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tuffenufe blocks a jab.#T1#
Tuffenufe on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tuffenufe takes one on the button.
Boxing definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Coach Eddie Boxing seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Boxing misses.
Tuffenufe steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Boxing uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tuffenufe.
Boxing lands with an overhand left.
Boxing throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boxing doesn't manage to clinch there - Tuffenufe circles away.
It seemed like Tuffenufe was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Boxing tries to clinch but Tuffenufe moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tuffenufe! But no joy.
Boxing misses with an uppercut.
Boxing fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tuffenufe drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Boxing defends it well.
Boxing throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tuffenufe on the side of the head.
Tuffenufe takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T2#
Boxing throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boxing moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Tuffenufe has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boxing misses with a body shot.
Boxing moves to clinch but Tuffenufe breaks away #TD2#
and Tuffenufe counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Tuffenufe is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Boxing is trying to control Tuffenufe's posture. Tuffenufe takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Boxing! Tuffenufe is rotating here... this could be the end... Boxing is out! Tuffenufe has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Richard Tuffenufe!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Pokrovsky throws a hook but Vital blocks it.
Vital tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pokrovsky sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Vital somewhat.
Vital takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Pokrovsky throws a right and a left that Vital avoids nicely.
Vital follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Pokrovsky misses with a wild body shot.
Vital uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pokrovsky.
A slow jab from Pokrovsky misses its intended target.
Vital counters with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Pokrovsky misses.
Pokrovsky throws a poor cross that misses
and Vital counters with an inside leg kick.
Pokrovsky connects with a single shot there.
Pokrovsky throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pokrovsky throws an overhand right that lands on Vital's shoulder, as Vital tries to avoid the shot.
Vital swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Pokrovsky misses with a wild body shot.
Vital blocks a jab.
Pokrovsky jabs at Vital's body.
Sloppy strikes from Pokrovsky. Those never looked like landing.
Pokrovsky throws a series of punches but Vital moves out of range.
Pokrovsky misses with a hook to the body
and Vital counters with a thumping low kick.
Pokrovsky connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Vital momentarily.
Pokrovsky missing with a left hand there. Vital was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vital scoring well with a low kick there.
Vital throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pokrovsky tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vital was well out of range. Poor timing from Pokrovsky.
Vital lands a nice looking body kick.
Pokrovsky has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Vital.
We've been told by Pokrovsky's head coaches at New York Fighting Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Pokrovsky is breathing heavily.
Vital uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pokrovsky.#T2#
Vital moves away from the strike by Pokrovsky.
Pokrovsky throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vital.
Vital wants to counter the offense by Pokrovsky and move into the clinch position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pokrovsky looks to land a right hand but Vital moved out of range.
Vital lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Vital throws a shot from downtown. Pokrovsky moves away and avoids it.
Vital dives in and grabs Pokrovsky's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pokrovsky pushes down on Vital's head and hops out.
Georgiy Pokrovsky is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vital slips a jab from Pokrovsky.
Pokrovsky throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vital uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pokrovsky.
Vital was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Vital connects with a high kick.
Pokrovsky bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Georgiy Pokrovsky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vital jabs Pokrovsky right on the nose. Pokrovsky blinks but takes it well.
Pokrovsky misses with a double jab.
Pokrovsky throws a lazy uppercut
and Vital counters with a nice kick to the body.
Vital lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
#T3#
Vital connects with a solid leg kick.
Vital ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Vital finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Vital scores with a leg kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Vital.
Georgiy Pokrovsky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kagor Vital.
Vital bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pokrovsky misses with a lunging right hand
and Vital counters with a head kick.
Vital uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pokrovsky.
Vital thows a body kick. Pokrovsky tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Vital thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Pokrovsky if he has to take too many more of those.
We've been informed that Vital has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Pokrovsky throws a right hand that Vital ducks under and follows up with a left that Vital also avoids with ease.
Nice takedown defense from Pokrovsky. No joy for Vital on that attempt. #T4#
Pokrovsky leaves Vital with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Pokrovsky throws a hook but Vital blocks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pokrovsky throws a jab when Vital was well out of range.
Vital throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A nice leg kick lands there from Vital.
A telegraphed right hand from Pokrovsky misses the target.
Pokrovsky moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromVital.
Pokrovsky misses with a double jab.
Pokrovsky misses with a left hand
and Vital counters with a thumping low kick.
Vital feints a jab promting Pokrovsky to slip. Vital then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Pokrovsky slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Pokrovsky will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Nice body kick there by Vital.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kagor Vital will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Vital throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pokrovsky misses with an uppercut.
Pokrovsky swings widly with a right hand
and Vital connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vital avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pokrovsky throws a big shot that misses.
Kagor Vital seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pokrovsky throws a series of punches but Vital avoids them all with ease.
Vital feints a counter leg kick.
A shot to the body from Pokrovsky misses
and Vital counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Crunch! Vital slams his shin into Pokrovsky's torso.
Vital dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pokrovsky. That did some damage!
Pokrovsky swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pokrovsky misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Vital counters with a nice leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vital moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pokrovsky is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Pokrovsky throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pokrovsky looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T1#
Vital cracks Pokrovsky with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Vital looks to land a left hand but Pokrovsky moved out of range nicely.
Pokrovsky tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vital was well out of range. Poor timing from Pokrovsky.
Pokrovsky misses with a right hand
and Vital counters with a good, hard body kick but Pokrovsky shrugs it off.
Vital tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pokrovsky paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vital connects with a solid leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Vital, right into the meat.
Pokrovsky misses with a body shot.
Vital jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Vital goes for a double leg but Pokrovsky avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Pokrovsky continues to drive forward.
Pokrovsky is looking to counter punch.
Pokrovsky could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Vital slips under a jab.
Vital keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pokrovsky.
Pokrovsky sets himself, and Vital steps forward looking for the clinch! Pokrovsky avoids it this time.
Pokrovsky swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pokrovsky moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromVital.#T2#
Vital ducks under a wild hook from Pokrovsky.
Vital is looking for the big counter here.
Vital throws a sloppy head kick and Pokrovsky moves out of range easily.
Pokrovsky misses with an uppercut
and Vital counters with a nice low kick that buckles Pokrovsky's knee momentarily.
Pokrovsky missing with a left hand there. Vital was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
As Pokrovsky backs off Vital throws a huge counter combo but Pokrovsky manages to avoid it all.
Vital takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vital keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vital tries to clinch but Pokrovsky moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Pokrovsky throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vital tries to counter by closing the distance.
Vital blocks a jab.
Vital feints a counter leg kick.
Vital scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Vital has a takedown stuffed.
Pokrovsky throwing a counter right hand but Vital manages to avoid it.
Pokrovsky scores with a nice strike.#T3#
Vital throws a shot from downtown. Pokrovsky moves away and avoids it.
Vital uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pokrovsky.
Pokrovsky waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vital.
Pokrovsky misses the body punch
and Vital counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Pokrovsky misses with a combination
and Vital counters with a good, hard body kick but Pokrovsky shrugs it off.
Vital lands a nice looking kick to the body. Pokrovsky takes a step back to recover.
Pokrovsky is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Vital's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
A solid body kick from Vital.
Pokrovsky on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Vital cracks the inside of Pokrovsky's front leg.
Vital dives in and grabs Pokrovsky's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pokrovsky pushes down on Vital's head and hops out.
Georgiy Pokrovsky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kagor Vital.#T4#
Vital staying out of range there.
A swing and a miss from Pokrovsky.
Pokrovsky throws a combination that misses
and Vital counters with a right hand to the body.
Vital takes a swing at Pokrovsky's ribcage but misses.
Pokrovsky takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Pokrovsky swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vital steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
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!
Vital staying out of range there.
Vital scores with a push kick.
Vital wants to clinch.
Pokrovsky misses with an uppercut
and Vital counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kagor Vital showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Pokrovsky misses with a few strikes there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vital fakes the leg kick and cracks Pokrovsky in the body.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Pokrovsky might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Vital keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pokrovsky.
Pokrovsky throws an off balance right hand
and Vital counters with a series of strikes. Pokrovsky will be more careful next time no doubt.
Vital thows a body kick. Pokrovsky tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Vital shoots in but no luck this time.
Pokrovsky takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Pokrovsky crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Vital - the referee stops the clock and Pokrovsky gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Vital. Pokrovsky manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Pokrovsky takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Pokrovsky tries to move into range but Vital moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
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!
Vital bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vital throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Vital feints and then cracks Pokrovsky's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pokrovsky down. #T1#
Pokrovsky swings away with a body shot that misses
and Vital counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vital scores with a kick to the midsection.
Pokrovsky throws a lazy right hand but Vital sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pokrovsky misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pokrovsky gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Vital with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Vital moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Pokrovsky ducks under a wild hook from Vital.
Vital fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Pokrovsky throws a series of punches but Vital avoids them all with ease.
Vital turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Vital scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pokrovsky in his tracks.
Georgiy Pokrovsky has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Pokrovsky takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pokrovsky misses with a lunging right hand
and Vital counters with a slapping leg kick.
Vital has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pokrovsky on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Vital. Vital obviously looking to wear him down.
Pokrovsky throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pokrovsky on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Vital scores with a kick to the body.
Pokrovsky avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vital tries to clinch but Pokrovsky is having none of it.
Pokrovsky is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Vital is looking to clinch.
Pokrovsky looks to throw the jab but Vital is out of range.
Pokrovsky connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Vital momentarily.
Pokrovsky misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T3#
Pokrovsky steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Vital. That one must have hurt.
A head kick misses from Vital.
Vital staying out of range there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Vital. That's going to slow Pokrovsky down.
Vital fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Vital blocks a jab.
Pokrovsky throws a right hand that Vital ducks under and follows up with a left that Vital also avoids with ease.
Vital shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pokrovsky pinned against the cage. Pokrovsky gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Georgiy Pokrovsky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kagor Vital.
Vital defending well as Pokrovsky loads up on a big left hand.
Vital looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Vital ducks under a wild hook from Pokrovsky.
Vital is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.#T4#
Vital lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pokrovsky at a distance.
A combination from Pokrovsky does no damage.
Vital throws a nice outside leg kick.
Pokrovsky looks to score with a jab to the body but Vital is just out of range.
Despite the aggression on Vital's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A big left from Pokrovsky misses.
Pokrovsky misses with a left hand
and Vital counters with a body kick that stops Pokrovsky in his tracks momentarily.
Pokrovsky throws a body punch but Vital moves out of range.
Vital flicks out a counter leg kick but Pokrovsky steps away.
Vital has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice body kick from Vital.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vital dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pokrovsky. That did some damage!
Pokrovsky misses with a right hand
and Vital counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Pokrovsky is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Vital staying out of range there.
Vital is trying to counter with his kicks.
Kagor Vital is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A slow jab from Pokrovsky misses its intended target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kagor Vital comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Vital 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kagor Vital!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 795 Round 4
Date: Oct 26, 2017 |
#R1#
Tuffenufe dives in for a single leg takedown but Greening sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Greening throws out a counter right but Tuffenufe avoids it with no problem.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Greening tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tuffenufe was well out of range. Poor timing from Greening.
Tuffenufe throwing a counter right hand but Greening manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Greening misses its intended target. #CL#
Tuffenufe gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Greening. #BC#
Tuffenufe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Tuffenufe has Greening up against the cage in a clinch.
Greening leaning his opponent against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greening avoiding damage.
Greening is trying to maintain a safe position but Tuffenufe gets an underhook and turns Greening into the cage.#T1##TD#
Tuffenufe gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Greening seems keen to control Tuffenufe's posture.
Let's hope that Greening 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.
Tuffenufe looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Tuffenufe wants to pass the guard but Greening is keeping the position.
Tuffenufe controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2#
Tuffenufe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Greening is keeping the position for now.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Tuffenufe is working hard here to advance position.
Greening is pulling down on Tuffenufe's head. It's preventing any offense from Tuffenufe, at least for the moment.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Tuffenufe misses the target.
Greening throws a right hand that misses
#TD#
and Tuffenufe counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Tuffenufe.
Tuffenufe wants to control from the top but Greening keeps moving.
Greening is trying to keep Tuffenufe in close.
#T3#
Tuffenufe wants to control from the top but Greening keeps moving.
Tuffenufe looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Greening isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Tuffenufe stacks Greening on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Tuffenufe!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Greening trying to control but Tuffenufe flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Tuffenufe has the hooks in. Greening is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Greening rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Greening is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Tuffenufe is pressing down on Greening's thigh, looking to free his foot. Greening is holding on for now.
Tuffenufe performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Greening manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Greening has his foot on Tuffenufe's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tuffenufe works his way back into a safe position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Greening wants to control but Tuffenufe passes easily into half guard.
Tuffenufe prevents Greening from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Tuffenufe dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Tuffenufe misses with a right hand
and Greening cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tuffenufe throws a hook but Greening blocks it.
Greening doesn't manage to clinch there - Tuffenufe circles away.
Tuffenufe throws a body shot but no joy.
Michael Greening seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Greening misses with a looping left.
Greening uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tuffenufe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tuffenufe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Greening uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tuffenufe.
Tuffenufe looks to land a left hand but Greening moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Greening jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big right from Tuffenufe misses.
Michael Greening is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tuffenufe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Greening.#CL2#
Greening instigates a clinch.
Greening misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD2#
Greening ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Greening no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Tuffenufe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Greening not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tuffenufe stays in close to Greening's body and controls the position. #T2#
Tuffenufe tries to free his leg and advance position but Greening is retaining full guard.
Greening pulls Tuffenufe in to control the position.
Tuffenufe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Greening controls Tuffenufe momentarily but Tuffenufe frees himself. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Greening is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Greening doesn't manage to clinch there - Tuffenufe circles away.
Tuffenufe tries a head kick but it misses.
Greening closes the distance looking to clinch #TD#
and Tuffenufe counters with a single leg into guard. Greening didn't expect that. #T3#
Greening controls Tuffenufe momentarily but Tuffenufe frees himself.
Tuffenufe is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Greening wants to control the position but Tuffenufe says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Tuffenufe is pressing down on Greening's thigh, looking to free his foot. Greening is holding on for now.
Tuffenufe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Greening can do to turn this around?
Tuffenufe working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Greening's thigh. Greening counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Tuffenufe postures up.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tuffenufe trying to control the position from guard on top but Greening is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Greening looking for a guillotine here but Tuffenufe defends easily.
Greening looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tuffenufe slips nicely into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Tuffenufe dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Greening tries to clinch but Tuffenufe moves away #TD#
and Tuffenufe counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Michael Greening has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tuffenufe has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Tuffenufe looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Greening isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Tuffenufe stacks Greening on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Tuffenufe!
Greening tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Tuffenufe thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Tuffenufe gets to mount! Greening was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. #T1#
Tuffenufe controlling the pace for now. #SUB#
Tuffenufe looking for a guillotine from mount but Greening is having none of it.
Greening is looking to get to half guard.
Greening wants to hold on but Tuffenufe pushes him away.
Richard Tuffenufe overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tuffenufe tries to control but Greening wriggling away.
Tuffenufe content just to control the position here. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tuffenufe'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.
Tuffenufe trying to control but Greening is having none of it.
Tuffenufe controlling his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tuffenufe can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Greening is looking to escape.
Greening working to try and regain half guard.
#T3#
Tuffenufe trying to control but Greening is having none of it.
Greening is trying desperately to improve position.
Greening is squirming around, avoiding Tuffenufe's attempts to control the action.
Tuffenufe wants to take his opponent's back but Greening doesn't allow it. #SUB#
Tuffenufe working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Greening looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Tuffenufe! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Richard Tuffenufe!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 795 Round 3
Date: Oct 25, 2017 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#CL2#
Tuffenufe clinches with his opponent.
Tuffenufe is working for takedown but Hatsumi is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC#
Hatsumi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tuffenufe misses with an uppercut
letting Hatsumi counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Tuffenufe has closed the distance and engaged Hatsumi in a clinch.
Hatsumi lands with a short shot to the head.
Tuffenufe working aggressively here.
Hatsumi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC#
Hatsumi breaks from the clinch.
Tuffenufe fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Hatsumi misses the target.
Tuffenufe fails with the takedown
and Hatsumi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Masaaki Hatsumi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Tuffenufe.#T1#
Hatsumi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tuffenufe.
Tuffenufe moves in looking to clinch but Hatsumi pushes him off.
Tuffenufe throws an off balance right hand
and Hatsumi counters with a left to the body.
Tuffenufe looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tuffenufe closes the distance but Hatsumi moves to the side
and Hatsumi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tuffenufe darts in trying to clinch
and Tuffenufe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tuffenufe throws a looping overhand right but Hatsumi ducks down to avoid it.
It looked like Hatsumi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T3#
Tuffenufe wants to clinch up but Hatsumi keeps it at a distance.
Hatsumi is looking to counter punch.
Tuffenufe falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tuffenufe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tuffenufe shoots and misses
enabling Hatsumi to counter with a crisp jab.
Tuffenufe tries to clinch but Hatsumi moves out of range.
Tuffenufe tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Hatsumi counter with a right hand. #T4#
Hatsumi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hatsumi wants it to stay on the feet.
Hatsumi appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Tuffenufe tries for a takedown but Hatsumi circles away easily
enabling Hatsumi to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hatsumi moves out of range of the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Masaaki Hatsumi dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Tuffenufe has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hatsumi lands a body shot.
A short right from Hatsumi on the inside.
Hatsumi blocks an elbow strike from Tuffenufe.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hatsumi.
Hatsumi is trying to force a seperation but Tuffenufe has the dominant position.
Tuffenufe has Hatsumi pressed against the cage, preventing Hatsumi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hatsumi cracks Tuffenufe with a nice body shot.
Tuffenufe is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hatsumi gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hatsumi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tuffenufe tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hatsumi avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hatsumi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Hatsumi breaks the clinch.
#TD2#
Tuffenufe closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hatsumi did well to prevent Tuffenufe getting side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hatsumi wants to control but Tuffenufe is keeping busy.
#T1#
Tuffenufe is looking to advance position but Hatsumi won't allow it.
Tuffenufe keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Tuffenufe trying to control the action but Hatsumi is working from the bottom.
Hatsumi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tuffenufe can do to turn this around?
Hatsumi won't allow Tuffenufe to pass to mount.
Hatsumi is refusing to be controlled, as Tuffenufe sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Tuffenufe is looking for a kimura but Hatsumi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tuffenufe to get the leverage.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Tuffenufe is looking to advance position but Hatsumi won't allow it. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tuffenufe content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Tuffenufe tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hatsumi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Tuffenufe not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tuffenufe perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Tuffenufe prevents Hatsumi from improving his position.
Tuffenufe seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Tuffenufe tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hatsumi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T3#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Tuffenufe wants to take a breather but Hatsumi is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Tuffenufe bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Tuffenufe 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 Hatsumi's shoulder. That is not cool.
Hatsumi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tuffenufe on the ground.#SUB2#
Hatsumi is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Tuffenufe's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Tuffenufe! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Hatsumi has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Richard Tuffenufe!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 795 Round 2
Date: Oct 24, 2017 |
#R1#
Wolfie feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tuffenufes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CL#
Wolfie rushes Tuffenufe and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tuffenufe is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Wolfie gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD2#
Tuffenufe has clasped his hands together around Wolfie's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Wolfie tries to escape but Tuffenufe is in control. #SUB2#
Tuffenufe tries for a kimura but Wolfie is defending well. #SUB2#
Tuffenufe is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Wolfie has escaped the position, nice work there.
Wolfie seems a little lost for a moment, as Tuffenufe dominates the positioning.
It looks like Tuffenufe 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##SUB2#
Tuffenufe swings around for an armbar but Wolfie sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Tuffenufe's guard.
Tuffenufe is striking but Wolfie is not phased and passes to half guard.
Tuffenufe slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Tuffenufe looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Tuffenufe has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wolfie can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Tuffenufe is looking for a triangle but Wolfie pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Tuffenufe has his foot on Wolfie's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wolfie works his way back into a safe position though.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tuffenufe can do anything to dispel that myth.#T2#
Tuffenufe seems keen to control Wolfie's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Tuffenufe looking for a guillotine here but Wolfie defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wolfie is fighting to break Tuffenufe's control of his arms but Tuffenufe is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Wolfie tries to stand but Tuffenufe is controlling from the bottom. #SUB2#
Tuffenufe is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wolfie defends well.#T3#
Tuffenufe is adopting a defensive guard.
Wolfie really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB2#
Tuffenufe is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Tuffenufe has his feet on Wolfie's thighs here. He's pushed Wolfie 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! Wolfie screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Richard Tuffenufe!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 795 Round 1
Date: Oct 23, 2017 |
#R1#
Wondie misses with a combination
#TD#
and Tuffenufe counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Wondie! #SUB#
Tuffenufe tries for a kimura but Wondie is defending well.
Wondie struggling a bit here.
Wondie is looking for a sweep.
Wondie is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Tuffenufe off and has taken his back!
Wondie is trying to stick to Tuffenufe's back but Tuffenufe is turning into Wondie. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Wondie's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Tuffenufe.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wondie striking off his back but it's not causing Tuffenufe any problems.
Tuffenufe is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Wondie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Wondie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tuffenufe is aware though and is defending well.#T1#
Wondie can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tuffenufe controls the pace.
Tuffenufe might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Tuffenufe postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Wondie is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Tuffenufe, into his guard. #REVB#
Wondie must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tuffenufe seems keen to control Wondie's posture.
Tuffenufe 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 fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wondie throws a strike but Tuffenufe rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Wondie throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Wondie is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Tuffenufe 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. #T2#
Tuffenufe has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tuffenufe missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T3#
Tuffenufe passes into half guard.
Wondie keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Wondie is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Wondie is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Tuffenufe has latched onto it... Big trouble! Tuffenufe pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Wondie is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Tuffenufe!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Richard Tuffenufe!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 20, 2017 |
#R1#
Vital moves out of range of the body kick from Chandler.
Chandler throws an off balance right hand
and Vital counters with a stiff right hand.
A head kick misses from Chandler.
Vital fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Vital lands a nice looking body kick.
Chandler misses with a double jab
and Vital connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chandler throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chandler throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Vital to counter with a crisp jab.
Chandler takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Chandler is breathing heavily.
Chandler tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Vital defends well and Chandler ends up having to push Vital into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Vital thows a body kick. Chandler tries to catch it but that hurt him. #T1##KD2#
Vital lands a big head kick that sends Chandler tumbling to the mat! Vital takes a step backwards and waves Chandler back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Chandler is rocked!
Vital throws a quick head kick that knocks Chandler silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Vital is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Kagor Vital!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 794 Round 1
Date: Oct 17, 2017 |
#R1#
Vital jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#CUT#
It looks like Jukka Poika has been cut.#CL2#
Poika pushes Vital up against the cage in a clinch.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Poika has eaten all the pies!
Vital wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Poika lands a shoulder strike.
Poika on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Vital is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Poika pushes Vital back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Poika content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Poika stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Poika.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poika is leaning against Vital and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short body shot lands from Poika as the two fighters clinch.
Vital is breathing heavily.
Poika digs a right hand into Vital's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vital's gas tank.
Poika pushes Vital back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Poika lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Poika.#T1#
Poika lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vital backwards.
Poika gets through Vital's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Poika.
Poika throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vitals head.
Poika manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Poika lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Poika lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vital backwards.
Vital tries to pull guard but Poika forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Poika scores with a shoulder strike.
Poika taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Poika lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stalling in the clinch from Poika.
#T2#
Poika lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vital.
Poika is working Vital over against the cage.
Poika scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Poika lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vital.
Poika scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Poika lands an uppercut.
Poika throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vitals head.
Poika lands a left hand.
Come on Poika - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Vital's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Poika lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Poika gets through Vital's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Poika.
#T3#
A nice right hand lands inside from Poika.
Poika lands a shoulder strike.
Poika lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vital backwards.
Vital is trying to force a seperation but Poika has the dominant position.
Poika stalling the fight.
Poika lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Poika scores with a nice short uppercut.
Poika lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vital backwards.
Poika lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Poika gets through Vital's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Poika.
Poika presses Vital against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nice body punch from Poika.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Poika's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Poika lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T4#
Poika lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vital backwards.
Poika is working Vital over against the cage.
Poika lands with a short shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Poika scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Poika on the inside.
Poika lands a body punch.
Poika manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Poika lands with a light punch inside.
Still in the clinch, Poika scores with a nice short uppercut.
Poika is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jukka Poika dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jukka Poika's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Vital is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Vital is trying to break the clinch but Poika is controlling him.
A right handed body shot lands from Poika.
Vital misses with an elbow strike.
Poika lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poika lands with a short shot to the head.
Jukka Poika seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Still in the clinch, Poika scores with a nice short uppercut.
Poika leaning against his opponent.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Poika lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vital backwards.
Poika lands with a short shot to the head. #T1#
A short right from Poika.
Poika has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Poika working some nice short punches in the clinch.#ROC2#
Vital is rocked!
Poika stalls.
Oh Vital is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Poika lands a shoulder strike.
Vital wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Vital seems to have got his legs back now.
Poika lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A shot in the inside from Poika.
A short right from Poika.
The referee is keeping an eye on Poika - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Poika lands a hook that snaps the head of Vital backwards.
Poika unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Vital! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Poika is unloading with more strikes now! Vital drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jukka Poika!
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