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Event:
OFC 325: Palmer vs Fjera
Date: Nov 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Cronos lands a front kick.
Cronos seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Vesala shoots in for a takedown but Cronos shows good takedown defense. #TD2#
Vesala manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Cronos on his heels. He'll look to pass Cronos's guard now, I'm sure.#SUB#
Vesala content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Cronos has locked up a guillotine! Cronos's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Vesala is holding on here and Cronos must be using up a lot of energy. Vesala has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Cronos gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jose Cronos!
A less than humble Jose Cronos misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
OFC 321: Creepshow
Date: Oct 31, 2017 |
#R1#
Vesala lands with a good body shot.
Jabouin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vesala.
Vesala avoids the head kick by Jabouin.
Timo Vesala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jabouin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vesala shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jabouin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jabouin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Vesala shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jabouin as he avoids it easily. #CL#
Vesala rushes Jabouin and presses him up against the cage.
Jabouin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vesala has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jabouin after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Timo Vesala. That's going to take a lot out of him.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vesala creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vesala prevents a body shot from Jabouin.
Jabouin blocks the elbow strike.
Vesala is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jabouin is defending well.
Vesala swings wildly with an uppercut but Jabouin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vesala has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jabouin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vesala swings wildly with an uppercut but Jabouin uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Vesala drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jabouin gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Vesala makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jabouin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vesala blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jabouin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jabouin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vesala changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jabouin fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#TD#
Jabouin gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Vesala to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Vesala trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vesala is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
Vesala trying to control the position from guard on top but Jabouin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jabouin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Vesala. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Vesala wants to pass the guard but Jabouin is keeping the position.
Jabouin trying to keep a closed guard but Vesala is proving a slippery customer.
Vesala wants to control from the top but Jabouin keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Vesala throws a looping overhand right but Jabouin ducks down to avoid it.
It seemed like Jabouin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#TD#
Vesala decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Vesala is looking to take a break and control but Jabouin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vesala is pressing down on Jabouin's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jabouin is holding on for now. #SUB#
Vesala is working for a kimura but Jabouin is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Vesala is looking to pass Jabouin's guard but actually Jabouin recovers to full guard.
Vesala pushes down on Jabouin's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T4##SUB#
Vesala is looking for a kimura but Jabouin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Vesala to get the leverage. #SUB#
Vesala is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jabouin is just riding it out for now. Vesala eventually gives up the hold.
Jabouin is not content to let Vesala control the position.
Vesala wants to free his trapped foot but Jabouin is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Vesala passes the guard and advances to mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timo Vesala dominated that round.
That's time! Vesala's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Vesala bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vesala misses with a series of wild punches.
Jabouin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vesala moves away.
Vesala throws a lazy right hand but Jabouin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jabouin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jabouin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vesala.
Vesala shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jabouin pinned against the cage. Jabouin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD#
Vesala closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Vesala lands in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jabouin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vesala is one step ahead there. #T1#
Vesala throwing strikes from guard but Jabouin blocks nicely.
Vesala wants to pass the guard but Jabouin is keeping the position.
Vesala wants to control from the top but Jabouin keeps moving.
Vesala is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jabouin can do to turn this around?
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Vesala stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jabouin swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Vesala looks to land a right hand but Jabouin moved out of range.
Vesala closes the distance and clinches up with Jabouin, looking for a takedown. Vesala pushes Jabouin against the cage but Jabouin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jabouin looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Jabouin lands with a nice body punch.
Jabouin lands a head kick. Vesala smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT2#
It looks like Timo Vesala has been cut.
Yves Jabouin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jabouin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jabouin misses with a head kick.
Jabouin misses with a looping right.
Jabouin ducks under a wild hook from Vesala.
Jabouin throws a body punch but Vesala moves out of range.
Jabouin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T3#
Jabouin misses with a head kick.
Jabouin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Vesala in his tracks.
Vesala tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jabouin defends well and Vesala ends up having to push Jabouin into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Timo Vesala. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vesala looks for a takedown but Jabouin sprawls well.
Vesala tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jabouin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Vesala somewhat.
Jabouin wants to counter with a clinch but Vesala pushes him away.
Jabouin throws out a loose jab but Vesala uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yves Jabouin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jabouin throws a sloppy body shot
and Vesala counters with a stiff right hand.
Jabouin tests Vesala's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL2#
Jabouin has managed to clinch.
Vesala throws a punch but it's blocked by Jabouin.
Vesala working aggressively here.
Jabouin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T4#
Vesala drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jabouin gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jabouin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jabouin lands a hook that snaps the head of Vesala backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jabouin lands a left hand.
Vesala blocks an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Jabouin.
Jabouin lands a shoulder strike.
Jabouin tries to throw a body punch but Vesala avoids it by throwing Jabouin back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Jabouin.
A short right from Jabouin on the inside.
Jabouin gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Vesala.
Yves Jabouin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Vesala throws a head punch that misses.
Vesala lands a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yves Jabouin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Timo Vesala's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Jabouin scores with a shot to the body.
Jabouin looks to score with a jab to the body but Vesala is just out of range.
Jabouin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A jab from Vesala misses.
Jabouin with a jab.
A head kick misses from Jabouin.
Jabouin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vesala.
A head kick misses from Jabouin.
Vesala shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jabouin pinned against the cage. Jabouin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jabouin.
Vesala pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Jabouin back to the cage. Vesala follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#TD#
Jabouin gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Vesala to score an easy takedown into full guard.#T1#
Vesala wants to control from the top but Jabouin keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vesala is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jabouin is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Jabouin keeping full guard, as Vesala tries to pass.
Vesala trying to control the position from guard on top but Jabouin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Vesala drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Jabouin manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Vesala has Jabouin in his guard.#REVB##T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Vesala looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Vesala 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#
Vesala trying to advance position but Jabouin counters by regaining guard.
Jabouin seems keen to control Vesala's posture.
Timo Vesala overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vesala passes Jabouin's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T3#
Vesala is trying to control the action in half guard but Jabouin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Vesala trying to pass the guard but Jabouin defending well.
Jabouin slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Vesala wants to pass the guard but Jabouin is keeping the position.
Vesala forces his way into half guard.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jabouin wants to improve his position but Vesala is controlling well.
#SUB#
Vesala is working for a submission of some sort.
Vesala tries to pass to full mount but Jabouin defends it. #SUB#
Vesala is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jabouin defends it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jabouin works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Timo Vesala.
I think Vesala has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Timo Vesala!
After winning the bout, Timo Vesala 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:
OFC: Blood Night XLIV
Date: Oct 11, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Vesala closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sheehan Jr did well to prevent Vesala getting side control.
Vesala is looking to stall here but Sheehan Jr recovers full guard.
Vesala is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sheehan Jr wants to stand and escape but Vesala is having none of it.
Sheehan Jr keeping moving, preventing Vesala from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vesala tries to free his leg and advance position but Sheehan Jr is retaining full guard.
Sheehan Jr wants to stand and escape but Vesala is having none of it.
Vesala pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sheehan Jr is keeping the position for now.
Sheehan Jr being controlled here, momentarily.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T1##SUB#
Vesala content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Sheehan Jr has locked up a guillotine! Sheehan Jr's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Vesala is holding on here and Sheehan Jr must be using up a lot of energy. Vesala has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Sheehan Jr gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Justus Sheehan Jr!
Justus Sheehan Jr very nearly forgot to thank Urban Fighter amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Event:
MMMA 41 Bestarsson vs Sigit
Date: Sep 16, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Vesala rushes Cartwright and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Vesala works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Vesala lands a nice shot to the body.
Vesala told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Vesala slowing the pace effectively.
Cartwright blocks an uppercut.
Cartwright misses with a body punch.
A short right from Vesala.
Cartwright tries to throw a body punch but Vesala avoids it by throwing Cartwright back against the cage.
Cartwright has a couple of punches blocked by Vesala.
Cartwright blocks an uppercut.
Cartwright is pressed up against the cage. Vesala has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cartwright down to the mat. Cartwright avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Vesala closes the distance and clinches.
Cartwright misses with a body punch.
Vesala tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vesala fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vesala swings wildly with an uppercut but Cartwright uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vesala tries to throw a body punch but Cartwright avoids it by throwing Vesala back against the cage.
Cartwright throws a head punch that misses.
Cartwright can't find room to land a body shot as Vesala controls the action.
Vesala softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vesala creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cartwright tries a body shot but Vesala blocks it.
#T1#
Vesala blocks an uppercut.
Cartwright misses with a punch on the inside.
Vesala wants to take the fight to the mat but Cartwright manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Vesala avoiding damage as Cartwright throws knees to the body.
Cartwright lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vesala fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vesala scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cartwright struggles to land a body shot inside as Vesala controls his hands.
Cartwright tries a body shot but Vesala blocks it.
Vesala is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Cartwright lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vesala backwards.
Cartwright tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cartwright.
Vesala has Cartwright pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cartwright manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Clint Cartwright has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timo Vesala.
Cartwright prevents the takedown attempt.
Vesala is looking to take this one to the mat.
Cartwright misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cartwright putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Vesala in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Cartwright tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
A short right from Cartwright.
Vesala makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cartwright trying to control the position but instead, Vesala has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cartwright into the cage.
Vesala tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vesala tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cartwright's elbow.
Vesala throws a head punch that misses.
A body shot lands from Vesala.
Cartwright tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vesala lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cartwright backwards.
Cartwright tries to land knees in the clinch but Vesala avoids the damage to the body.
Cartwright lands a hook that snaps the head of Vesala backwards.
Cartwright misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cartwright lands with a light punch inside.
Cartwright lands with a short shot to the head.
Cartwright lands a nice shot to the body.
Vesala stalling in the clinch.
Cartwright lands a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vesala. #T3#
Cartwright lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cartwright doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Vesala - that landed with a thud.
Vesala misses with a punch on the inside.
Vesala lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cartwright backwards.
Vesala misses with a punch on the inside.
Cartwright takes a shot to the head.
Vesala lands a body shot in the clinch.
Vesala lands a right hand.
Vesala prevents a body shot from Cartwright.
Cartwright doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cartwright tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Vesala.
Cartwright misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vesala pushes Cartwright back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Vesala works on Cartwright's body with a couple of short punches.
Vesala working aggressively here.
Vesala works on Cartwright's body with a couple of short punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cartwright misses with some punches.
Vesala trying to stall but Cartwright improves his position.
#T4#
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Cartwright goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vesala misses with the head strike.
Vesala being controlled against the cage.
Cartwright blocks a body shot from Vesala.
Cartwright blocks an uppercut.
Cartwright misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cartwright misses with a punch on the inside.
Vesala throws a head punch that misses.
Cartwright misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vesala prevents a body shot from Cartwright.
Vesala will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Cartwright up against the cage.
Cartwright's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#TD2#
Vesala has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Cartwright regains guard immediately.
Vesala postures up in Cartwright's guard and throws a big left but Cartwright blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timo Vesala dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Cartwright tries to keep at a distance but Vesala has taken the fight into the clinch.
Vesala swings wildly with an uppercut but Cartwright uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vesala is looking to take this one to the mat.
Timo Vesala seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Vesala misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cartwright lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cartwright.
Vesala fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vesala lands with a right to the head.
Vesala lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cartwright lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Vesala or not.
Cartwright lands with a short shot to the head.
Cartwright has a couple of punches blocked by Vesala.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Cartwright - that landed with a thud.
A short uppercut from Vesala.
A short uppercut from Cartwright.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vesala is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cartwright is keeping busy.
A head punch on the inside from Vesala fails to land. #T1#
Cartwright throws a punch but it's blocked by Vesala.
Vesala tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cartwright lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cartwright digs a right hand underneath Vesala's ribcage. Vesala let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Cartwright misses with some punches.
Cartwright softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vesala throws a punch but it's blocked by Cartwright.
Vesala lands an uppercut.
Vesala on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Vesala fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cartwright.
Vesala tries a body shot but Cartwright blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cartwright.
Cartwright using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Cartwright fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vesala throws a punch but it's blocked by Cartwright.
Cartwright has a couple of punches blocked by Vesala.
Vesala makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cartwright tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Good body shot from Cartwright.
#T2#
Cartwright pushes Vesala back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vesala throws a punch but it's blocked by Cartwright.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vesala.
Cartwright throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Vesala fails to land.
Cartwright blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cartwright blocking some punches.
Cartwright misses with a punch on the inside.
Vesala stalling in the clinch.
Vesala is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cartwright is keeping busy.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Vesala trying to control the position but instead, Cartwright has worked for underhooks and has pushed Vesala into the cage.
Cartwright working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vesala tries to stall but Cartwright uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Vesala lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vesala tries to stall but Cartwright uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#T3#
Vesala misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vesala creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cartwright scores with a nice hook to the head.
Vesala swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cartwright misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vesala has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cartwright is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A head punch on the inside from Cartwright fails to land.
Cartwright blocks a body shot from Vesala.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Cartwright blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vesala avoiding damage as Cartwright throws knees to the body.
Cartwright lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vesala backwards.
Vesala is looking to take this one to the mat.
Clint Cartwright has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timo Vesala.
Vesala swings wildly with an uppercut but Cartwright uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hand to the body from Vesala.
Cartwright throws a punch but it's blocked by Vesala.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vesala. #T4#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cartwright.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cartwright.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vesala.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cartwright.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cartwright fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cartwright fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vesala blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vesala.
Cartwright misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vesala tries to throw a body punch but Cartwright avoids it by throwing Vesala back against the cage.
Vesala fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The referee calls for Vesala to work.
Cartwright pushes Vesala back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Vesala blocking some punches.
Vesala tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cartwright tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vesala avoids it.
Cartwright struggles to land a body shot inside as Vesala controls his hands.
Vesala lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Clint Cartwright will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Vesala closes the distance and clinches.
Cartwright can't find room to land a body shot as Vesala controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Vesala.
Cartwright lands with a right to the head.
Vesala goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vesala.
Vesala misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cartwright throws a punch but it's blocked by Vesala.
Cartwright throws a punch but it's blocked by Vesala.
Cartwright throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vesalas head.
Vesala misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vesala prevents a body shot from Cartwright.
Vesala scores with a shot to the side of Cartwright's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cartwright.
Cartwright misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cartwright swings wildly with an uppercut but Vesala uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cartwright misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cartwright misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cartwright landing some nice looking knees to the body.
#T1#
Vesala throws a head punch that misses.
Cartwright is pressed up against the cage. Vesala has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cartwright down to the mat. Cartwright avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Cartwright has Vesala up against the cage in a clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vesala creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vesala managing to block the knees to the body from Cartwright.
Cartwright working aggressively here.
Cartwright misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Vesala.
Vesala drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cartwright lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vesala backwards.
Vesala throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch on the inside from Vesala fails to land. #T2#
Cartwright working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cartwright lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cartwright misses with a punch on the inside.
Vesala lands a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vesala misses with a punch to the body.
Cartwright tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Cartwright fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vesala.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Cartwright takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Vesala lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cartwright backwards.
A shot in the inside from Vesala.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cartwright.
Vesala lands with a right to the head.
Vesala fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Cartwright on the inside.
Vesala blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cartwright. #TD2#
Vesala has hold of one of Cartwright's legs. Cartwright is fighting the takedown attempt but Vesala gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#T3#
Vesala pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cartwright is keeping the position for now.
Vesala preventing the sweep.
Vesala trying to move into half guard but instead Cartwright has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Vesala preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cartwright lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Cartwright content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Vesala looking for a sweep. Not yet Vesala, not yet.
Cartwright with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Vesala is looking for a triangle but Cartwright pushes his legs off easily.
Cartwright won't allow Vesala to sweep him here.
Cartwright chips away with some ground and pound.
Cartwright sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Vesala's guard.
Vesala makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Vesala.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Vesala 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.
Cartwright connects with a couple of short punches.
Cartwright loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Vesala 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.
Vesala not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cartwright in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Cartwright got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vesala has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cartwright has managed to get both his arms back between Vesala's legs - danger averted.
Cartwright is in close to Vesala's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Cartwright is looking to work some ground and pound but Vesala has wrist control.
Cartwright landing some decent shots from guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Vesala is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cartwright is aware though and is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Clint Cartwright.
I think Cartwright has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clint Cartwright!
Our winner, Clint Cartwright, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
MMMA 33: Boromir vs Boudain
Date: Jul 22, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Vesala darts in and clinches Uru up against the cage.
Vesala throws a punch but it's blocked by Uru.
Uru blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Uru is trying to force a seperation but Vesala has the dominant position.
Vesala lands a shot to the body.
A body shot lands from Vesala.
Vesala misses with a short punch on the inside.
Uru blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Uru blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vesala misses with a punch to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Uru's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Uru prevents a body shot from Vesala. #BC#
Uru breaks the clinch.
Uru misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vesala lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Uru backs up against the cage.
Vesala tries to clinch up.
Uru feinted there with a counter leg kick.#CL2#
Vesala pushes Uru up against the cage in a clinch.
Vesala misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Uru is trying to break the clinch but Vesala is controlling him.
Uru blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC#
Uru breaks from the clinch.
Uru uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vesala.
As Vesala backs away, Uru returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
We've been told by Uru's head coaches at Hard Knocks Training that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Vesala tries to clinch up
and Uru counters with a nice body kick.
Vesala tries to clinch up but Uru circles away and keeps his distance.
Uru fires out a quick counter leg kick but Vesala just manages to avoid it.
Vesala smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Vesala looks to throw the jab but Uru is out of range.
Vesala tries to clinch but Uru moves out of range.
Vesala fails in his attempt to clinch.
Uru fires out a quick counter leg kick but Vesala just manages to avoid it.
Uru keeps the fight on the outside.
Uru thinks about countering with a body kick.
Timo Vesala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Vesala closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T2#
Vesala prevents Uru from breaking the clinch.
Vesala fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vesala lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Uru or not.
Vesala prevents Uru from breaking the clinch.
Uru has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Uru looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Vesala goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Uru is trying to break the clinch but Vesala has him pressed against the cage.
Vesala misses with a body punch.
Vesala misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC#
Uru manages to break the clinch.
Uru circles away from the clinch attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Uru misses the target.
Vesala uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Uru.
Vesala keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Uru.
Vesala misses with the combination.
It looked like Uru wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T3#
Vesala darts in trying to clinch
enabling Uru to counter with a crisp jab.
Uru throws a push kick but Vesala slaps the foot to one side.
Vesala tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Uru counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vesala is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fighters circling - Uru throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL2#
Vesala has closed the distance and engaged Uru in a clinch.
#BC#
Uru breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T4#
A jab from Vesala misses.
Uru throws a counter high kick but Vesala was just alert enough to avoid it.
Uru fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Vesala throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Uru counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vesala with a lazy takedown attempt
and Uru counters with a straight right hand.
Vesala throws a sloppy body shot
and Uru counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab from Vesala does it's job there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vesala will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Uru thinks about countering with a head kick.
Vesala takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Uru delivers a nice body kick.
Vesala sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Uru looks to land a right hand but Vesala moved out of range.
Vesala tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Uru paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Uru looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Vesala tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Uru paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Yas Uru will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Uru circles away from the clinch attempt
and Uru counters with a nice kick to the body.
Vesala changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Uru tries to avoid it but Vesala manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Uru to the ground. Uru escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Uru thinks about countering with a head kick.#CL2#
Vesala clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Uru escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vesala throws a series of punches but Uru moves out of range.
Vesala looks to clinch
and Uru cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yas Uru is winning the standup battle so far.
Vesala has his takedown stuffed
and Uru counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vesala throws a right hand that Uru ducks under and follows up with a left that Uru also avoids with ease.
Uru throwing a counter right hand but Vesala manages to avoid it.
Vesala misses the shot to the body.
Vesala tries to clinch but Uru is having none of it.
A little feinted left hand from Uru on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Vesala scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Uru breaks the clinch.
Vesala throws a right and a left that Uru avoids nicely.
Vesala moves in looking to clinch but Uru pushes him off.
Vesala shoots and misses
and Uru counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yas Uru has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timo Vesala.
Horrible takedown attempt by Vesala or perhaps it was just good defense by Uru, which made it look bad.
Uru jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Vesala throws a predictable looking body shot
and Uru counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vesala fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vesala looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2#
Vesala tries to clinch but Uru moves out of range.
Vesala throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Uru's waist but Uru gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Vesala off to one side.
Uru jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Vesala throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Uru counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A clash of legs there as Vesala blocks the low kick.
Vesala misses the body punch
and Uru counters with a nice uppercut.
Vesala connects with a nice looking jab.
Vesala tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Uru defends well and Vesala ends up having to push Uru into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
As Vesala backs away, Uru returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Vesala working aggressively here.
Uru blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vesala wants to stall.
#BC#
Uru breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
Vesala tries to close the distance and clinch up but Uru swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Vesala moves into the clinch successfully.
A short right from Vesala on the inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A frustrated look appears on Uru's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Vesala misses with some punches.
Vesala misses with the head strike.
Vesala misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Uru.
Vesala working aggressively here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Uru as Vesala tries to tie him up.
Vesala struggles to land a body shot inside as Uru controls his hands.
Uru is trying to break the clinch but Vesala is controlling him.#T4##BC#
Uru pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vesala takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Uru pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Uru misses with an uppercut.
Vesala is looking to clinch.
Vesala tries to clinch
and Uru counters with a stiff right hand.
Vesala with a poor takedown
and Uru counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vesala tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Uru manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Uru was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Vesala tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Uru swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL2#
Uru tries to keep at a distance but Vesala has taken the fight into the clinch.
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!
Uru looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Vesala lands a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yas Uru dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Vesala tries to clinch
and Uru counters with a nice leg kick. #CL2#
Vesala gets a clinch.
Vesala lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vesala working aggressively here.
Vesala keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Uru's efforts to push away.
Vesala swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vesala prevents Uru from breaking the clinch.
Vesala keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Uru's efforts to push away.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Uru.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Vesala fails to land.
Uru has had enough of the clinch but Vesala keeps him there for the moment.
A frustrated look appears on Uru's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Vesala lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vesala.
Uru blocks an uppercut.
Vesala has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Uru seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Vesala can turn it around.#T1##BC#
Uru breaks from the clinch.
Vesala wants to clinch
enabling Uru to counter with a crisp jab.
Vesala sizes up Uru with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CL2#
Vesala fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Uru, pushing him back against the cage.
Vesala digs a right hand underneath Uru's ribcage. Uru let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Uru wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC#
Uru escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vesala with a lazy takedown attempt
and Uru counters with a nice uppercut.
Uru keeps the fight on the outside.
It looked like Uru was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Jab by Vesala.
A telegraphed right hand from Vesala misses the target.
Uru throws a quick counter head kick but Vesala was just out of range.
Vesala with a poor takedown
and Uru cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yas Uru is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Yas Uru is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Vesala tries to clinch up but Uru circles away and keeps his distance.
Uru tried to counter with a leg kick but Vesala avoided it.
Vesala wants to clinch.
As Vesala looks to move away, Uru throws a big counter combo but Vesala just gets out of the way.
Vesala misses with a combination
and Uru counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vesala swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Uru counters with a stiff right hand.
Uru buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Vesala tries for a takedown but Uru circles away easily
and Uru cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yas Uru has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timo Vesala.
Vesala shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Uru counters with a head kick. That will keep Vesala thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! #T3#
Vesala tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Uru counters with a stiff right hand.
Uru scores with the left hand. Vesala knows he should have avoided that one.
Vesala has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Vesala looks to clinch
and Uru counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vesala cracks Uru with a right hand to the side of the head.
Vesala moves to clinch but Uru breaks away
and Uru counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vesala throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Uru appears to be looking for a big counter.
Vesala has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Vesala there as he acknowledges the shot.
Vesala closes the distance but Uru moves to the side
enabling Uru to counter with a crisp jab.
Vesala swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Timo Vesala has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Vesala misses with a body shot
and Uru counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vesala tries to clinch
and Uru counters with a nice body kick.
Vesala shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Uru counters with a slapping leg kick.
Vesala connects with a right hand. Uru shakes it off.
Vesala tries to clinch up
enabling Uru to counter with a crisp jab.
Vesala tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Uru manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Vesala thows a left - swing and a miss!
Uru fires out a quick counter leg kick but Vesala just manages to avoid it.
Vesala digs a good body shot into Uru's ribs.
Vesala darts in trying to clinch
and Uru counters with a stiff right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yas Uru showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Uru, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yas Uru!
A very excited looking Yas Uru rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
MMMA 27: Maia vs Mercer
Date: Jun 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Vesala throws a big shot that misses.
Doremus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vesala.
Doremus tries for a takedown but Vesala sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Doremus or perhaps it was just good defense by Vesala, which made it look bad. #TD#
Doremus looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Vesala keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Doremus wants to take a breather but Vesala is having none of it.
Vesala is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Doremus scores with a couple of nice shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Doremus connects with a nice short shot to Vesala's temple.
Vesala tries to get to full guard but Doremus has control of the leg.
Vesala trying to control here.
Doremus missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T1#
Vesala slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vesala has control of Doremus's left arm, preventing Doremus from doing any damage.
Doremus trying to control but Vesala is working from the bottom.
Doremus is fighting to break Vesala's control of his arms but Vesala is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Doremus has gone for a leg lock! Vesala slips out almost immediately though and dives into Doremus's guard.#REVB#
Vesala not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Doremus has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Vesala can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Vesala trying to control the position from guard on top but Doremus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Vesala showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Let's hope that Vesala 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.#SUB#
Doremus looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Doremus looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Vesala puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #SUB#
Doremus is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vesala pulls his head out easily.
Doremus tries to roll over but Vesala keeps him under control.#SUB#
Doremus has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Vesala escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Vesala!#T3#
Doremus is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Doremus looks to move to half guard but instead Vesala has passed into mount! Damn!
Doremus is trying to escape the mount.
Doremus is working hard here to advance position.
Vesala looking to control and managing it successfully. #T4#
Doremus is trying desperately to improve position.
Doremus tries to improve his position but instead Vesala has taken his back!
Doremus is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Vesala.
Vesala has the hooks in. Doremus is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vesala keeps control of the position easily here as Doremus tries to buck him off.
You can see the frustration on Doremus's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timo Vesala 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#
Vesala lands with a shot to the body.
Doremus shoots for a double leg takedown but Vesala sprawls well. He's pushed Doremus's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Doremus closes this distance looking for a takedown but Vesala circles away.
Vesala cracks Doremus with a right hand to the side of the head.
Vesala lands a slapping body shot.
Vesala lands with a right hand.
Vesala scores with a one two! Doremus had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Vesala lands a right hook to the body.
Vesala closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vesala wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Vesala connects with a crisp jab.
Doremus takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Timo Vesala seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Doremus shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Vesala as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dolores Doremus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Doremus shoots for a double leg takedown but Vesala sprawls well. He's pushed Doremus's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Vesala's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Vesala duly obliges. #T1#
Doremus tries to score a power double leg takedown but Vesala sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Doremus somewhat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD#
Doremus looking to score a takedown here. Vesala is defending well but Doremus drives through and ends up in Vesala's guard.
Dolores Doremus overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vesala seems keen to control Doremus's posture.
Doremus passes Vesala's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Vesala has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Doremus is working away from the top position though.
Vesala has his hands clasped together around Doremus's back. He's all about the action.
Vesala is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Vesala moves into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Vesala preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
Doremus postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Vesala is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Doremus, into his guard. #REVB#
Vesala controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Doremus isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Vesala stacks Doremus 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 Vesala!
Doremus is trying to improve his position.
A lull in the action here as Vesala stalls from top position.
Doremus tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Vesala presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! #T3#
Doremus wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
I really don't envy Doremus right now.
Good control from Vesala.
Doremus rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#SUB#
Doremus looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Vesala with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T4##SUB#
Doremus looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Doremus actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Doremus is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vesala pulls his head out easily.
Doremus wants to improve his position but Vesala is controlling well.
Vesala tries to pass the half guard into mount. Doremus knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Doremus looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Doremus looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timo Vesala showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Doremus misses with a hook.
Vesala lands a right hook to the body.
Vesala fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vesala scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Timo Vesala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vesala misses with a wild combination.
Doremus appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Vesala throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Doremus.
Vesala lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Vesala swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
so Doremus counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vesala has his hands on Doremus's head, controlling the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Doremus accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Vesala controls Doremus momentarily but Doremus frees himself.
Vesala working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Doremus. #T1#
Doremus postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Doremus working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Vesala's head.
Doremus postures up.
Vesala is adopting a defensive guard.
Doremus working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Doremus scoring with punches to the head and body.
Doremus is in close to Vesala's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Doremus in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Doremus looking to pass the guard.
Vesala has his hands on Doremus's head, controlling the position.
Doremus missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2#
Vesala pulls Doremus in to control the position.
Vesala working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Doremus.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Vesala holds on and takes a little breather.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Doremus accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Vesala looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vesala is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Doremus throwing strikes from guard but Vesala blocks nicely.
Doremus throwing strikes from guard but Vesala blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Doremus accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Vesala wants to sweep here but Doremus controlling him for the moment.
Vesala avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Vesala is controlling Doremus's posture.
Dolores Doremus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Doremus postures up in Vesala's guard and throws a big left but Vesala blocks it.
Vesala is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Vesala misses with a hook. Doremus ducked under it nicely.
Doremus takes one on the button.#TD#
Doremus closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Doremus lands in his opponent's guard.
Vesala has his hands on Doremus's head, controlling the position.
Doremus with a nice head shot there.
Vesala looking for a sweep. Not yet Vesala, not yet.
Vesala is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Vesala controlling Doremus's posture. #T4#
Vesala has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vesala is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Vesala not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Timo Vesala is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB#
Doremus looking for a triangle here. Vesala is fighting it but it looks tight! Doremus pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Vesala is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Dolores Doremus!
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Event:
MMMA 24: Rage of the Ages
Date: May 20, 2017 |
#R1#
Vesala avoids the body shot from Alvarez.
Vesala looks to land a combination. Alvarez sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A punch combination from Vesala misses.
Vesala looks to land a combination but Alvarez avoids it well.
Vesala bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Alvarez's head backwards.
Alvarez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alvarez throws a body punch but Vesala moves out of range.
Alvarez attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Alvarez throws the left hand but Vesala avoids the punch easily.
Vesala doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Alvarez misses with a hook.
Vesala changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD2#
Vesala closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Alvarez's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vesala pushing down on Alvarez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Vesala trying to mount his opponent but Alvarez defends it. #SUB#
Alvarez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Alvarez won't allow Vesala to pass to mount. #T1#
Alvarez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Vesala is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Vesala in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Alvarez tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Vesala!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Timo Vesala!
A very excited looking Timo Vesala made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
MMMA 20: Bio Hazard
Date: Apr 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Vesala is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Vesala moves into the clinch.
Vesala can't get the takedown.
Vesala has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sundberg is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Vesala lands a takedown into guard.
Vesala trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vesala is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Vesala advances position into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vesala is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Sundberg prevents Vesala from improving position. #T1#
Vesala is still trying to improve position.
Vesala trying to control the action but Sundberg is working from the bottom.
Sundberg knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Vesala on the ground.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Vesala is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Vesala wants to control but Sundberg is keeping him busy.
Vesala taking a breather here.
Vesala has knee on belly and moves into mount. #T3#
Vesala is looking to work his way around to Sundberg's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Vesala controlling from mount.
Vesala wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Vesala keeps trying to improve his position.
Vesala content just to control the position here.
Vesala trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Vesala is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Sundberg has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Sundberg! #T4#
Sundberg not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Vesala seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Vesala tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vesala wants to improve his position but instead Sundberg has moved into half guard.
Vesala is pressing down on Sundberg's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vesala not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Vesala might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Sundberg haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timo Vesala dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Sundberg with a hook.
Vesala uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sundberg.
Vesala tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sundberg leaves Vesala with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sundberg throws the left hand but Vesala avoids the punch easily.
Vesala doesn't manage to clinch there - Sundberg circles away.
Vesala closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sundberg circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Vesala.
Sundberg was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ove Sundberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timo Vesala.
Vesala has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sundberg finds it's way round the side to connect with Vesala's head.
Sundberg throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sundberg bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Vesala's head backwards.#TD2#
Vesala scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vesala passes to side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vesala tries to move into full mount but can't pass Sundberg's legs. #T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sundberg is being controlled here.
Sundberg can't do much from the bottom here.
Sundberg being controlled for a moment.
Vesala wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sundberg keeps working.
Vesala is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sundberg prevents Vesala from improving position.
Vesala has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Sundberg is trying to escape the mount but Vesala keeps good control and instead manages to take Sundberg's back.
Well, with Vesala on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Sundberg is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Will Vesala go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#T3#
Vesala 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.
I really don't envy Sundberg right now.
#SUB2#
Vesala is looking for the choke from the back position but Sundberg is controlling his hands well. #SUB2#
Vesala is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Sundberg defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Vesala biding his time, controlling Sundberg.
You can see the frustration on Sundberg's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T4#
Vesala is looking to control Sundberg but Sundberg is wriggling around and keeping busy. #SUB2#
Vesala is looking for a choke. Sundberg gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Sundberg manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.
Vesala looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sundberg is one step ahead there.
Vesala keeping full guard, as Sundberg tries to pass.
Timo Vesala has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sundberg stopping the sweep attempt from Vesala.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timo Vesala showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Sundberg's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Sundberg paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CL2#
Vesala has Sundberg up against the cage in a clinch.
Sundberg stops a takedown attempt from Vesala.
#TD2#
Vesala turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Vesala manages to end up in side control.#SUB2#
Vesala working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Sundberg wants to control but Vesala postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sundberg tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Sundberg's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Vesala swings around for an armbar but Sundberg sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Vesala's guard.#T1#
Sundberg tries to free his leg and advance position but Vesala is retaining full guard.
Sundberg preventing the sweep.
Vesala has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Let's hope that Vesala 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vesala is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Vesala wants to pass the guard but Sundberg is keeping the position.#T2#
Vesala wants to control from the top but Sundberg keeps moving.
Vesala passes into half guard.
Sundberg is looking to control Vesala's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sundberg avoid being mounted?
Vesala is controlling the pace.
Vesala is trying to control. Sundberg wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3##SUB2#
Vesala looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Vesala wants to take a breather but Sundberg is having none of it. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sundberg wants to get back to full guard.
Vesala wants to pass to mount but Sundberg is defending the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Timo Vesala is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sundberg throws the left hand but Vesala avoids the punch easily.
Vesala fails in his attempt to clinch.
Timo Vesala is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#TD2#
Vesala looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Sundberg is trying to control but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sundberg is staying active underneath Vesala, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Vesala trying to mount his opponent but Sundberg defends it.
Ove Sundberg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vesala works his foot free and advances to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Timo Vesala comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Vesala winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Timo Vesala!
A relieved looking Timo Vesala thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
TWGC 15 (155lbs, D1): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Mar 05, 2017 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Nick Diaz and Timo Vesala. Vesala has chosen Bomfunk MC's - Freestyler as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Timo Vesala enters the cage!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Nick Diaz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Timo Vesala!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shigeki Sano and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Diaz moves into the clinch.
Diaz definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Vesala drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Diaz gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Vesala is trying to pull guard but Diaz has him pressed against the cage.
Diaz decides to pull guard.
Diaz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Diaz is working hard here to advance position.
Vesala looking to pass the guard.
Vesala passes Diaz's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Diaz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz is doing well to control the position and prevent Vesala from advancing to side control.
Diaz is staying active underneath Vesala, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz actively working from the bottom here.
Diaz trying to control from the bottom.
Vesala uses his free foot to push down on Diaz's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Diaz. Score +3 for passing guard: Diaz (0) vs (3) Vesala
Diaz tries to reverse the position but Vesala maintains control.
Vesala avoids the attempt from Diaz to control.
Diaz is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Diaz working to try and regain half guard.
Vesala wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is looking to improve his position but Vesala isn't that keen on the idea.
Diaz gets back to half guard.
Vesala prevents Diaz from improving his position.
Vesala tries to pass to full mount but Diaz defends it.
Vesala moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Diaz (0) vs (6) Vesala
Diaz is looking for a sweep.
Vesala is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Diaz is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Diaz manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diaz (2) vs (6) Vesala
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vesala manages to get to full guard.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Vesala is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vesala lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diaz (2) vs (8) Vesala
Diaz wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Vesala is now in half guard.
Vesala works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Diaz (2) vs (11) Vesala
Vesala is looking to work his way around to Diaz's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Vesala trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Diaz is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vesala wants to control the pace but Diaz is squirming around nicely.
Diaz tries to reverse the position but Vesala maintains control.
Diaz gets back to half guard.
Diaz moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Diaz looking for a sweep. Not yet Diaz, not yet.
Diaz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Diaz is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Vesala frees his head nicely. Oh but Diaz has switched to an armbar! Vesala is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Nick Diaz!
Nick Diaz was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
TWGC 15 (155lbs, D1): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Mar 04, 2017 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Timo Vesala and Ivan Putski. Vesala comes into the arena with Bomfunk MC's - Freestyler blaring out of the sound system. Putski is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Aids . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Timo Vesala! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 4 losses; Ivan Putski!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shigeki Fujiwara and Shirou Masuda.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Putski.
Vesala seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Putski scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Vesala (0) vs (4) Putski
Vesala is looking to reverse the position.
Vesala is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vesala keeping his opponent close.
Vesala wants to control but Putski postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vesala is trying to escape the position but Putski is controlling the position.
I wouldn't like to be where Vesala is right now.
Vesala tries to improve position but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vesala is being controlled here.
Putski tries for a kimura but Vesala is defending well.
Vesala is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Vesala is trying to work for a sweep but Putski has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Vesala (0) vs (6) Putski
Vesala keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Vesala prevents Putski from taking his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Putski is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Vesala to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Vesala shrugs it off.
Putski controlling the position easily from mount.
Vesala manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Putski seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Putski seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vesala does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Putski is taking a breather. Vesala 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vesala is trying to get back to full guard.
Putski stalling.
Vesala tries to get to full guard but Putski has control of the leg.
Putski with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vesala regains full guard. Nicely done.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vesala is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vesala (2) vs (6) Putski
Putski is trying to control the position but Vesala postures up.
Vesala might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Vesala showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Vesala trying to control the position from guard on top but Putski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Putski seems keen to control Vesala's posture.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Vesala pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Putski is keeping the position for now.
Putski lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vesala (2) vs (8) Putski
My spies in ICON TOP TEAM inform me that Putski has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Vesala has his hands on Putski's head, controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Vesala bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Putski's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vesala (4) vs (8) Putski
Vesala pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Putski is keeping the position for now.
Vesala pushes down on Putski's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Vesala is thwarting Putski's attempts to control the position.
Putski with the active half guard here but Vesala passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Vesala (7) vs (8) Putski
Vesala trying to control the position but Putski is working away.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Putski's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Vesala passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Putski! Score +2 for reaching mount: Vesala (9) vs (8) Putski
Vesala working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Putski regains half guard.
Vesala trying to control from half guard but Putski is working away.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Vesala wants to pass the guard but Putski is defending well.
Vesala seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Putski does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Putski is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Vesala's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Vesala's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Vesala (9) vs (12) Putski
Vesala is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Vesala wants to escape the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
What can Vesala do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Vesala rolls, trying to escape but Putski keeps control of the position.
Putski is looking for the choke from the back position but Vesala is controlling his hands well.
Putski struggling to keep hold of the position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Putski is not going to allow Vesala to sit and survive in this position.
You can see the frustration on Vesala's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Putski is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Vesala knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Vesala for a finish.
Vesala rolls, trying to escape but Putski keeps control of the position.
Vesala preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Putski.
Putski controlling well, preventing Vesala from escaping the position.
Vesala is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Vesala trying to control the position but Putski manages to sink in the hooks.
Vesala is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Putski tries to keep control of the position but Vesala is staying busy.
Vesala is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Putski gets his way!
I really don't envy Vesala right now.
Vesala turns into Putski and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vesala (11) vs (12) Putski
Vesala pushing down on Putski's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Vesala trying to control from half guard but Putski is working away.
Putski tries to get to full guard but Vesala has control of the leg.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Vesala is keen to just control but Putski is a slippery customer.
Vesala is just content to waste time from the top position. Putski takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Vesala advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Vesala (14) vs (12) Putski
Vesala is looking to take a break and control but Putski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vesala goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Putski rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Vesala's guard! Nice work there by Putski! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vesala (14) vs (14) Putski
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Putski preventing the sweep.
Putski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vesala is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vesala (16) vs (14) Putski
Vesala is pressing down on Putski's thigh, looking to free his foot. Putski is holding on for now.
Putski is looking to control Vesala's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Putski avoid being mounted?
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Putski preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Putski trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Vesala manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Vesala (19) vs (14) Putski
Vesala goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Putski is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vesala (19) vs (16) Putski
Putski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vesala is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vesala has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vesala takes the fight on points by 19 to 16.
Our winner, Timo Vesala, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
In defeat, Ivan Putski stepped up to the mic, saying 'Ok, next time. '. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Pickett tries to land a body kick
and Vesala counters with an inside leg kick. #CL2#
Vesala pushes Pickett up against the cage in a clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Vesala.
Vesala lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vesala blocks a body shot from Pickett.
Nice body punch from Vesala - that landed with a thud.
Vesala lands a body punch in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Vesala scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vesala avoiding damage as Pickett throws knees to the body.
Vesala working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vesala is stalling here.
Vesala connects with a nasty looking knee right to Pickett's face.
Vesala lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vesala landing knees to the head.
#ROC2#
Pickett is rocked!
Vesala lands a damaging elbow.
Oh Pickett is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vesala blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Vesala.
Vesala lands an elbow inside.
Pickett throws a punch but it's blocked by Vesala. #T1#
Vesala cracks Pickett with a nice body shot.
Vesala works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Vesala gets through Pickett's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vesala blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pickett has a couple of punches blocked by Vesala.
Vesala lands an elbow inside.
Pickett misses with an elbow over the top.
Vesala pushes Pickett back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pickett takes an elbow to the forehead.
Vesala taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Vesala creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Pickett's defenses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vesala.
Vesala lands a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pickett is trying to break free.
Vesala lands a left hand.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Vesala takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Pickett misses with a punch on the inside.
Vesala landing knees to the head.
Pickett looking to slow down the pace here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vesala. #T2#
Good body shot from Vesala.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Vesala.
Vesala lands a shoulder strike.
Vesala lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pickett takes an elbow to the temple.
Vesala is struggling to control the position.
Vesala lands a shoulder strike.
Vesala lands a big right hand that drops Pickett! The killer instinct kicks in and Vesala finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Vesala!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Timo Vesala!
An out of breath Timo Vesala thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Holmgang 15
Date: Sep 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Vesala throws a jab when Machado was well out of range.
Vesala tries to bum rush Machado with a series of wild strikes but Machado uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Machado really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Vesala throws a right and a left that both miss.
Machado is looking to counter the offense by Vesala and move into the clinch.#CL#
Machado gets a clinch.
Vesala throws a head punch that misses.
Vesala misses with a knee strike.
We've been hearing reports that Machado has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Machado just misses with a elbow thrown towards Vesala's brow.
Vesala throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Machado blocks it with crossed arms.
Machado misses with an elbow strike.
Machado swings wildly with an uppercut but Vesala uses good head movement to avoid it.
Machado creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vesala tries to throw a body punch but Machado avoids it by throwing Vesala back against the ropes.
Machado throws an elbow that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Machado just misses with a elbow thrown towards Vesala's brow.
Machado blocks an uppercut.
Vesala lands with a short head shot on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Vesala creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Vesala takes an elbow to the temple.
Machado lands an elbow inside.
Machado misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Machado.
Machado throws an elbow that misses.
Machado throws an elbow that misses.
Vesala tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Machado just misses with a elbow thrown towards Vesala's brow.
Vesala creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Vesala swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vesala dodges an elbow strike from Machado.
Machado throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Vesala blocks an elbow strike from Machado.
Vesala is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Vesala has a couple of punches blocked by Machado.
Vesala blocks an elbow strike from Machado.
Machado working aggressively here.
Machado misses with an elbow over the top.#T2#
Vesala blocks an elbow strike from Machado.
Vesala scores with a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vesala avoids the elbow strike from Machado, against the ropes.
Vesala misses with a body punch.
Machado blocks a body shot from Vesala.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vesala.
Vesala lands with a short shot to the head.
Vesala misses with the head strike.
Vesala lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Machado lands an elbow inside.
Vesala's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Machado throws an elbow but it misses.
Vesala throws a punch but it's blocked by Machado.
Vesala swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Vesala.
Vesala avoids a wild elbow strike from Machado.
Machado throws an elbow that misses.
Machado throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Machado lands an elbow inside. #CUT#
It looks like Timo Vesala has been cut.
Machado blocks the elbow strike.
#T3#
Machado throws an elbow but it misses.
Machado blocks a body shot from Vesala.
Vesala lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Machado throws an elbow that misses.
Vesala blocks an elbow strike.
Vesala is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Vesala looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Machado misses with an elbow over the top.
Vesala with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Machado softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Still in the clinch, Machado scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Machado on the inside.
Machado lands an elbow that stopped Vesala in his tracks for a moment.
Machado lands an elbow inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Machado.
Machado scores with a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vesala unloads a knee to the mid-section. Machado lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Machado misses with an elbow strike.
#T4#
Vesala swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vesala tries to work over Machado's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Vesala takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Machado lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vesala backwards.
Vesala misses with a short punch on the inside.
Machado has a couple of punches blocked by Vesala.
A head punch on the inside from Machado fails to land.
Vesala throws an elbow that misses.
Vesala blocks an elbow strike from Machado.
Vesala working aggressively here.
Machado lands a damaging elbow.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Machado pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Vesala working aggressively here.
Vesala tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vesala goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vesala avoids the elbow strike from Machado, against the ropes.
Machado throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Vesala goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodrigo Machado dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Timo Vesala's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Vesala throws a body punch but Machado moves out of range.
Machado tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Vesala manages to circle out of the way.
Vesala tries a head kick but it misses.
Machado seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#TD2#
Vesala shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Machado manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Vesala throws a big right hand that misses.
Machado keeping moving, preventing Vesala from controlling successfully.
Vesala throws an elbow that misses. Machado uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Vesala's guard. Nice move by Machado!#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado tries to free his leg and advance position but Vesala is retaining full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Vesala is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Machado with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T1#
Vesala is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Vesala has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Vesala is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Machado is just riding it out for now. Vesala eventually gives up the hold.
Machado is in trouble now - Vesala has advanced to mount!
Machado regains half guard.
Well, if Vesala is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T2#
Vesala wants to free his trapped foot but Machado is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Vesala misses with a head shot. Machado uses the momentum to regain guard.
Vesala trying to control but Machado is working from the bottom.
Machado working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vesala. #T3#
Vesala is looking to work some ground and pound but Machado has wrist control.
Machado controls Vesala momentarily but Vesala frees himself.
Machado keeping moving, preventing Vesala from controlling successfully.
Vesala trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Machado manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Machado stopping the sweep attempt from Vesala.
Vesala trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Machado throws a big right hand that misses.
Machado stopping the sweep attempt from Vesala.
Machado throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vesala works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T4#
Vesala controlling Machado's posture.
Vesala keeping moving, preventing Machado from controlling successfully.
Vesala wants to sweep here but Machado controlling him for the moment.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Machado landing with the ground and pound.
Vesala has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Machado has passed into side control.
Machado is putting a hurting on Vesala here, landing some big shots from side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Machado tries to advance to mount but Vesala denies him.
Vesala sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Timo Vesala will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Timo Vesala's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Machado staying out of range there.#CL2#
Vesala moves into the clinch successfully.
Nice elbow from Machado.
Machado lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Machado just misses with a elbow thrown towards Vesala's brow.
Machado misses with an elbow over the top.
Machado lands an elbow that stopped Vesala in his tracks for a moment.
Vesala tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vesala utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vesala.
Vesala misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vesala blocks the elbow strike.
A nice left hand lands by Vesala.
A head punch on the inside from Vesala fails to land.
Vesala scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Machado lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Machado throws an elbow but it misses.
#T1#
Machado lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vesala misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vesala throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Machado lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#
That has opened up Timo Vesala's cut even more.
Machado takes a shot to the head.
Vesala blocks the elbow strike.
Vesala tries to work over Machado's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Machado as Vesala tries to tie him up.
Vesala tries to land knees in the clinch but Machado avoids the damage to the body.
Vesala blocks an elbow strike.
Vesala looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Machado on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Vesala misses with a hook to the ribs.
Machado throws an elbow but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vesala.
Machado makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vesala throws a knee to the head but misses.
Vesala blocks an elbow strike from Machado.
#T2#
Vesala scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vesala has a couple of punches blocked by Machado.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Machado throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Vesala scores with a hook to the body.
A short left from Machado.
Vesala lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Machado backwards.
Machado blocks an uppercut.
Vesala fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vesala throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A shot in the inside from Machado.
Vesala lands a left hand that snaps the head of Machado backwards.
Vesala pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Machado.
Vesala blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vesala working aggressively here.
Vesala swings wildly with an uppercut but Machado uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vesala fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T3#
Vesala lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vesala working aggressively here.
A short right from Machado on the inside.
Machado lands an elbow inside.
Machado misses with an elbow strike.
Vesala blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Machado misses with an elbow strike.
Vesala lands a body shot.
Machado lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vesala.
Vesala takes an elbow to the temple.
Vesala connects with a knee to the head.
Vesala can't find room to land a body shot as Machado controls the action.
Vesala misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vesala avoids a wild elbow strike from Machado.
Vesala misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vesala throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Machado blocks it with crossed arms.
Rodrigo Machado has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Machado lands a shoulder strike. #T4#
Machado blocks the elbow strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Vesala makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Machado.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vesala.
Vesala tries to work over Machado's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Machado misses with an elbow over the top.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Machado.
Vesala avoids a wild elbow strike from Machado.
Vesala taking a breather.
A short right from Machado.
Vesala goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Machado gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#
The cut above Timo Vesala's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Vesala misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vesala throws an elbow that misses.
Vesala is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Machado throws a punch but it's blocked by Vesala.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Timo Vesala.
I think Vesala has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
Holmgang 12
Date: Aug 31, 2016 |
#R1#
Vesala moves in looking to clinch but Rold pushes him off.
Vesala just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromRold.#TD2#
Vesala bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Rold is looking to regain half guard here but Vesala keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Rold trying his best to control but Vesala has mounted him.#SUB2#
Vesala wants to finish this one by submission but Rold is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Vesala.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Rold is trying to escape the mount.
Rold regains half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rold slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Vesala missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Rold is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Vesala is in close to Rold's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
Rold looking for a guillotine here but Vesala defends easily.
Vesala wants to control from the top but Rold keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rold is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Rold postures up.
#T2#
Rold pushing down on Vesala's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Vesala is staying active underneath Rold, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Rold is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rold trying to control from half guard but Vesala is working away.
Vesala keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The fighters are battling for position here. Vesala manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rold pushes down on Vesala's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Rold looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Vesala tries to get to full guard but Rold has control of the leg. #T3#
Vesala slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Vesala trying to keep a closed guard but Rold is proving a slippery customer.
Rold looking to pass the guard.
Vesala lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Vesala wants to control from the top but Rold keeps moving.
Rold wants to sweep here but Vesala controlling him for the moment.
Vesala trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T4#
Vesala preventing the sweep.
Vesala throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rold works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Vesala not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Rold 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.#SUB#
Rold throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Vesala trying to control the position from guard on top but Rold is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vesala throwing strikes from guard but Rold blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Enrique Rold will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Rold throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rold just misses with a punch to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Rold.
Vesala doesn't manage to clinch there - Rold circles away.
Rold throws a quick counter kick to the body but Vesala avoids it.
Rold misses with a hook. Vesala ducked under it nicely.
Vesala tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rold swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vesala tries to clinch but Rold moves out of range.
Rold pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rold looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#CL2#
Rold tries to keep at a distance but Vesala has taken the fight into the clinch.
Vesala lands a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vesala can't find room to land a body shot as Rold controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Vesala fails to land.
Rold wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vesala has him pressed against the ropes.#T1#
Vesala scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rold holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Vesala tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vesala can't find room to land a body shot as Rold controls the action.
Vesala is working Rold over against the ropes.
Vesala lands a shot to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Vesala fails to land.
Vesala lands a right hand.
Rold blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Vesala - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Vesala cracks Rold with a nice body shot.#T2##TD#
Rold has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Vesala is trying to keep an underhook but Rold manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Vesala is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rold's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rold's back!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rold has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Vesala.
Vesala throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage. #SUB2#
Vesala has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Rold is defending well but eventually Vesala manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Rold has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Timo Vesala!
A victorious Timo Vesala thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Holmgang 8
Date: Aug 06, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Vesala closes the distance and clinches.
Machado creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Machado.
Vesala swings wildly with an uppercut but Machado uses good head movement to avoid it.
Machado pushes off an throws an elbow but Vesala leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Machado pushes off an throws an elbow but Vesala leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Machado lands an elbow inside. #CUT#
It looks like Timo Vesala has been cut.
Vesala trying to stall but Machado improves his position.
Vesala throws a punch but it's blocked by Machado.
Vesala blocks an elbow strike.
Vesala avoids the elbow strike from Machado, against the ropes.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Machado just misses with a elbow thrown towards Vesala's brow.
Vesala misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vesala lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vesala using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Machado has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Machado lands a hook that snaps the head of Vesala backwards.
Machado throws an elbow that misses.
Machado throws an elbow but it's blocked.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vesala lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Vesala scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vesala pushes off an throws an elbow but Machado leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.#T1#
Vesala tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Machado lands an elbow that stopped Vesala in his tracks for a moment.
Machado blocks an elbow strike.
Machado working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vesala blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vesala misses with some punches.
Machado misses with an elbow strike.
Our sources have told us that Machado has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Machado pushes off an throws an elbow but Vesala leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Machado lands with a short shot to the head.
Machado really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Machado throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A head punch on the inside from Vesala fails to land.
Machado throws an elbow that misses.
Machado lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vesala with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Vesala misses with some punches.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Machado just misses with a elbow thrown towards Vesala's brow.
Vesala misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vesala trying to land knees to the body.
Vesala misses with an elbow strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Machado just misses with a elbow thrown towards Vesala's brow. #T2#
Machado misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Machado throws an elbow but misses.
Vesala avoids a wild elbow strike from Machado.
Vesala blocks an elbow strike.
Vesala lands with a short shot to the head.
Vesala dodges an elbow strike from Machado.
Vesala's coach down at Netherlands Top Team & KT was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Vesala's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Machado lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nice elbow from Machado.
Vesala is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Machado is defending well for now.
Vesala misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vesala lands with a light punch inside.
Vesala fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vesala lands a left hand that snaps the head of Machado backwards.
Vesala looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Machado misses with a hook from the clinch.
Machado pushes off an throws an elbow but Vesala leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Machado pushes off an throws an elbow but Vesala leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Machado lands a nice elbow.
Vesala throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Machado. #T3#
Machado throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Machado scores with a shoulder strike.
Vesala blocks an elbow strike.
Machado creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Machado blocks the elbow strike.
Machado lands a left hand.
Machado lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vesala throws an elbow but it misses.
Vesala avoids a wild elbow strike from Machado.
Machado blocking some punches.
Machado lands a damaging elbow.
Vesala blocks the elbow strike.
Machado lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#
That has opened up Timo Vesala's cut even more.
Vesala misses with a knee strike.
Vesala tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Machado's elbow.
Machado pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vesala.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Machado misses with an elbow over the top.
Machado managing to block the knees to the body from Vesala.
Vesala takes an elbow to the temple. #T4#
Machado throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Machado pushes off an throws an elbow but Vesala leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Vesala lands a right hand that snaps the head of Machado backwards.
Vesala dodges an elbow strike from Machado.
Machado misses with an elbow strike.
Machado misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vesala lands a body shot.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Vesala misses with a knee to the head.
Machado misses with some punches.
Machado throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Machado prevents a body shot from Vesala.
Machado lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vesala misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vesala pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vesala tries to work over Machado's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Machado throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Machado just misses with a elbow thrown towards Vesala's brow.
Machado misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vesala lands a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodrigo Machado dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Timo Vesala's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL2#
Vesala pushes Machado up against the ropes in a clinch.
Machado misses with an elbow strike.
Vesala misses with some punches.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Machado.
Machado lands a nice elbow.
Vesala is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Vesala working aggressively here.
Machado swings wildly with an uppercut but Vesala uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vesala tries to throw a body punch but Machado avoids it by throwing Vesala back against the ropes.
Vesala misses with an elbow strike.
Vesala tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Machado's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado misses with an elbow strike.
Machado lands an elbow inside.
Machado misses with an elbow over the top.
Vesala throws a punch but it's blocked by Machado.
Machado lands a damaging elbow.
Good body shot from Vesala.
Vesala doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T1#
Vesala misses with an elbow over the top.
Vesala is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Machado blocking some punches.
Machado throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Vesala looking to stall.
Machado lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#
The cut above Timo Vesala's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Machado blocks an elbow strike from Vesala.
Vesala blocks the elbow strike.
Vesala lands a body punch in the clinch.
Vesala can't find room to land a body shot as Machado controls the action.
Vesala blocks an elbow strike from Machado.
Vesala with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Machado's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Vesala tries a body shot but Machado blocks it.
Machado misses with an elbow strike.
Machado swings wildly with an uppercut but Vesala uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vesala swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T2#
Vesala swings wildly with an uppercut but Machado uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vesala dodges an elbow strike from Machado.
Vesala misses with a hook from the clinch.
Machado pushes off an throws an elbow but Vesala leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Vesala just misses with a elbow thrown towards Machado's brow.
Machado misses with an elbow over the top.
Machado blocks a body shot from Vesala.
Machado looks to throw an elbow but misses.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Machado throws an elbow but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Machado just misses with a elbow thrown towards Vesala's brow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vesala blocks an elbow strike.
Machado pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Vesala creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vesala.
Machado misses with an elbow over the top.#T3#
Vesala throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Vesala swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vesala blocks an elbow strike.
Vesala dodges an elbow strike from Machado.
Machado gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Vesala can't find room to land a body shot as Machado controls the action.
Vesala misses with a short punch on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Vesala avoids the elbow strike from Machado, against the ropes.
Machado lands an elbow inside that Vesala shrugs off. #CUT#
Timo Vesala's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Vesala misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vesala pushes off an throws an elbow but Machado leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Machado lands a nice elbow.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Timo Vesala's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Rodrigo Machado!
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Event:
Holmgang 3
Date: Jul 16, 2016 |
#R1#
LeFleur throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vesala tries for a takedown but LeFleur circles away easily
and LeFleur cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vesala fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but LeFleur avoids it really well and circles away.
We've been informed that Vesala has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Vesala.
Allen LeFleur has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timo Vesala.#TD2#
Vesala feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Vesala trying to control the position from guard on top but LeFleur is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Vesala drops back, looking for a kneebar! LeFleur looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. LeFleur looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from LeFleur! #REVR#
Vesala tries to bench press LeFleur off him but LeFleur keeps the position. #T1##SU#
LeFleur decides to stand back up.
A head kick misses from LeFleur.
Vesala shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has LeFleur pinned against the ropes. LeFleur gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Allen LeFleur is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vesala gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and LeFleur counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Vesala is lucky that one didn't land flush.
LeFleur lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
LeFleur thumps Vesala with a low kick.
LeFleur clobbers Vesala with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
LeFleur stuffs the takedown.#TD2#
LeFleur gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES#
LeFleur uses the ropes to get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Vesala shoots in and gets a takedown into LeFleur's guard.#T2#
LeFleur is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Vesala is controlling him.
Vesala pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. LeFleur is keeping the position for now.
Vesala trying to control but LeFleur is working from the bottom.
LeFleur can't keep his opponent in guard - Vesala advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Vesala is looking for a kimura but LeFleur is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Vesala to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Vesala looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Vesala seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but LeFleur does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3##SUB2#
Vesala is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Vesala is looking for a kimura but LeFleur is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Vesala to get the leverage.
LeFleur is looking to escape.#SUB2#
Vesala seems to be looking for submissions.
LeFleur pushes Vesala off looking to stand but Vesala dives back in and keeps control.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Vesala trying to control from half guard but LeFleur is working away.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
LeFleur cracks the inside of Vesala's front leg.
LeFleur slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
LeFleur stuffs the takedown.
Vesala closes the distance and clinches up with LeFleur, looking for a takedown. Vesala pushes LeFleur against the ropes but LeFleur circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Vesala misses with a takedown attempt - LeFleur sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Vesala steps to the side to avoid the strikes from LeFleur.
Vesala shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Vesala fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but LeFleur avoids it really well and circles away.
LeFleur's corner calls for a 1-2. LeFleur obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Allen LeFleur dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
LeFleur defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Vesala.
A quick step to the side and LeFleur tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vesala keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from LeFleur.
Timo Vesala is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
LeFleur stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and LeFleur wants it to stay on the feet.
Vesala misses with a takedown attempt
letting LeFleur counter with a right hand.
Allen LeFleur has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timo Vesala.
LeFleur lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
LeFleur cracks Vesala with an open hand slap.#CUT#
It looks like Timo Vesala has been cut.
LeFleur misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vesala closes the distance and clinches up with LeFleur, looking for a takedown. Vesala pushes LeFleur against the ropes but LeFleur circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
It looked like LeFleur was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Vesala.
Horrible takedown attempt by Vesala or perhaps it was just good defense by LeFleur, which made it look bad. #TD2#
Vesala closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming LeFleur to the mat! LeFleur manages to get full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vesala trying to control the position from guard on top but LeFleur is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Vesala drops back, looking for a kneebar! LeFleur looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. LeFleur looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from LeFleur! #REVR#
Vesala is looking to reverse the position.#T1#
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Vesala is still trying to improve position.#SU#
LeFleur stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Vesala shoots in and drives through. LeFleur sprawls well.
Vesala looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? LeFleur is fending him off so far but Vesala persists. Nope, LeFleur circles away and we're back to standing.
LeFleur is looking to counter punch.#TD2#
Vesala decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Vesala is looking for a kimura here.
Vesala is breathing heavily.#T2##SUB2#
Vesala is working for a kimura but LeFleur is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Vesala is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from LeFleur as he works his way to full guard.
LeFleur can't keep his opponent in guard - Vesala advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T3#
LeFleur is trying to stand.
#SUB2#
Vesala wants to work for an arm triangle but LeFleur is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Vesala seems to be looking for submissions.
Vesala wants to control but LeFleur is keeping him busy.
Vesala working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on LeFleur's thigh. LeFleur counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Vesala trying to control but LeFleur is working from the bottom.
Vesala looking to sit in guard and control but LeFleur gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T4##SUB2#
Vesala is looking for a triangle but LeFleur pushes his legs off easily.
LeFleur is looking to stand up but Vesala won't let him.
LeFleur will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SU#
LeFleur gets to his feet. Vesala looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
LeFleur is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vesala can do to turn this around?
Vesala moves out of range of the strikes.
LeFleur keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Vesala shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with LeFleur but LeFleur pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vesala drops his hands momentarily and LeFleur takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
LeFleur comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Allen LeFleur dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Timo Vesala's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
LeFleur throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vesala drops down looking to force a counter takedown but LeFleur defends it well.
Vesala misses with a takedown
enabling LeFleur to counter with a crisp jab.
Vesala looks for a takedown but LeFleur sprawls well.
Vesala shoots in for a double leg but LeFleur sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Allen LeFleur has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timo Vesala.
LeFleur fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vesala looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A telegraphed right hand from LeFleur misses the target.
Vesala shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says LeFleur as he avoids it easily.
Vesala fails with the takedown
and LeFleur counters with a series of strikes. Vesala will be more careful next time no doubt.
Vesala shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says LeFleur as he avoids it easily.
LeFleur swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LeFleur throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Vesala throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around LeFleur's waist but LeFleur gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Vesala off to one side.
The fighters circling - LeFleur throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vesala takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
LeFleur lands a really nice looking cross but Vesala seems unphased.
#ROC#
Vesala is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
LeFleur drops Vesala with a huge uppercut! Vesala drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. LeFleur is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Allen LeFleur!
After the fight, Allen LeFleur 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.
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Event:
Death Squad 310:Sami v Boro
Date: Jun 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Vesala misses the shot to the body.
Bonney tries to clinch up but Vesala circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Bonney gets a clinch.
Bonney lands a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bonney.
Bonney misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Vesala fails to land.
Bonney throws a knee to the head but misses.
Vesala working aggressively here.
Bonney misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Bonney's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vesala scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Vesala catches Bonney with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Vesala shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #KD#
and Bonney counters with a crisp one two that drops Vesala! Bonney thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Vesala to his feet! Vesala is in big trouble!#ROC#
Vesala is rocked!
William Henry Bonney is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Vesala misses with a body punch
and Bonney counters with a body kick that stops Vesala in his tracks momentarily.
Vesala changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bonney tries to avoid it but Vesala manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bonney to the ground. Bonney escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Vesala throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL#
Bonney has Vesala up against the cage in a clinch.
Bonney has Vesala pushed against the cage.
Bonney tries a knee to the head but Vesala blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Bonney.
Bonney goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bonney takes a shot to the head. #T2#
Vesala lands a left hand.
Vesala blocks a body shot from Bonney.
Bonney slows down the pace here.
Bonney lands with a light punch inside.
Bonney misses with a body punch.
Vesala lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Bonney.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bonney lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vesala backwards.
I was talking to Bonney's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Bonney tries a body shot but Vesala blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bonney.
Vesala taking a breather.
Bonney avoiding damage.
Bonney tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bonney has a couple of punches blocked by Vesala.
Bonney presses Vesala against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T3#
Bonney misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vesala misses with a punch on the inside.
Vesala is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Vesala blocks an uppercut.
Bonney misses with a punch on the inside.
Bonney tries to work over Vesala's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bonney has Vesala pressed against the cage.
Bonney lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Vesala or not.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bonney. #CUT#
It looks like Timo Vesala has been cut.
Bonney throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vesalas head.
Vesala is still on wobbly legs! Can Bonney finish him?
Bonney creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Vesala with a big uppercut! Vesala tries to clinch up but Bonney pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Vesala to the mat! Vesala covers up and Bonney unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). William Henry Bonney!
Post fight, William Henry Bonney stared into the camera and said 'Norman, I told you I would make you famous! But unfortunately for you it means I took your belt! Broken Halo Pride!'.
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Event:
Death Squad 302:Paul v Page
Date: May 07, 2016 |
#R1#
Flores looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Vesala fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Flores manages to avoid it.
Vesala uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Flores.
Vesala on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Flores misses with a looping right.
Flores throws a sloppy head kick #CL#
and Vesala counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Vesala.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vesala.
Flores wants to break the clinch but can't.
Vesala swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vesala lands with a short shot to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #TD2#
Flores turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#SUB2#
Flores tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Flores working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vesala is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Flores wants to control but Vesala is keeping him busy. #T1#
Flores working away.
Vesala sneaks back into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Flores connects with a nice short shot to Vesala's temple. #SUB#
Vesala looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Vesala has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#SUB#
Vesala looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Flores passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Vesala!
Flores looking to control but Vesala is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Vesala really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T2#
Flores wants to control the pace but Vesala is squirming around nicely.
Vesala might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Vesala wants to hold on but Flores pushes him away.
Flores is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Flores breaks from Vesala's wrist control and lands an elbow. #SUB2#
Flores looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Vesala is working to get back to half guard.
Flores landing shots from mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Flores lands with some strikes.
Flores content just to control the position here.
Flores lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Vesala tries to lock up and control but Flores gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T3#
Vesala is working to get back to half guard.
Flores lands a big elbow.
Vesala tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You get the feeling that Vesala really doesn't like being in this position too much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Flores looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Vesala tries to reverse the position but Flores maintains control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Flores lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Vesala in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Flores landing strikes from the mount.#ROC2#
Vesala is rocked!
Vesala slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Oh Vesala is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Flores wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vesala keeps working. #SUB2#
Flores wants to work for an arm triangle but Vesala is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Flores is working for a submission of some sort.
Vesala seems to have got his legs back now.#T4#
Ground and pound from Flores.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Vesala looking for submissions off his back.
Flores moves into full mount! Vesala won't be happy about that!
Vesala really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Flores postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Vesala looks a forlorn figure.
Vesala can't escape the position.
Flores lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Vesala is squirming around, avoiding Flores's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ric Flores dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Flores stuns Vesala with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jab, jab by Flores - just one landing.
Vesala throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Flores misses with a hook.
Flores has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Flores shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A quick step to the side and Vesala tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Flores misses with a looping left.
Flores feints a jab promting Vesala to slip. Flores then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Vesala slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT2#
It looks like Timo Vesala has been cut.
Flores scores with a crisp jab that stopped Vesala in his tracks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vesala showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Flores.
It looked like Vesala wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Flores is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Flores throws a head kick but Vesala moves out of range.
Vesala throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#T1#
Flores displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vesala throws out the jab.
Flores steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vesala.
Vesala wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Flores lands a jab to the head.
Flores throws a leg kick but Vesala sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Flores misses with a leg kick.
Vesala stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Flores.
Flores fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Vesala throws a shot to the body.
Flores shoots in but no luck this time.
Vesala is looking to counter the offense by Flores and move into the clinch.
Flores misses with a combination
and Vesala counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Flores wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T2#
Flores lands a nice shot that snaps Vesala's head back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vesala lands a jab to Flores's midsection.
Flores swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Vesala misses the target.
Nice body punch from Vesala.
Vesala keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Flores.
Vesala is looking to wear down Flores with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A low kick from Flores misses
and Vesala counters with a straight right hand.
Flores misses with an attempted mid kick.
A head kick by Flores misses
and Vesala counters with a straight right hand.
Flores pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Flores looks to land a right hand but Vesala moved out of range.
Vesala is looking to counter punch.
Flores tries a low kick but Vesala avoids it.
Flores uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vesala.
Vesala ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Flores moves away.
A countering left hand to the body from Flores misses.
Flores throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T3#
Vesala misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Flores.
Vesala just misses with a punch to the body.
Flores has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Vesala just misses with a punch to the body.
Flores is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Vesala takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Flores throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ric Flores seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vesala uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Flores.
Flores throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Flores tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Vesala manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Flores throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vesala counters with a nice body shot.
Flores is looking to clinch but Vesala is avoiding it.
Vesala doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Flores.
Vesala shoots for a takedown but Flores saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T4#
Flores throws a leg kick that misses.
Flores waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vesala.
It looked like Vesala wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Flores shoots in looking for a takedown. Vesala tries to sprawl out of it but Flores keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Vesala manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Flores thuds his right hand into Vesala's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Vesala ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Flores moves away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vesala checks the leg kick nicely there.
Vesala swings for the body but Flores moves out of range.
Vesala keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ric Flores showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Timo Vesala's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Vesala tries to close the distance and clinch up but Flores swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vesala on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Left hook, right uppercut from Vesala.
Flores moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#ROC#
Flores is rocked!
Vesala with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Vesala fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Flores manages to avoid it.
Flores throws out a leg kick but Vesala moves out of range and Flores only half commits.
Flores lands a high kick!
Flores tries a head kick but it misses.
Vesala swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Flores misses the jab.
Vesala connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Flores's hands.
Flores is still on wobbly legs! Can Vesala finish him?
Flores lands with a thumping leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Some wild striking there from Flores.
Flores seems to have recovered his senses.
Vesala misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Flores.
A jab from Flores misses. #T1#
Vesala fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Flores manages to avoid it.
Vesala stuns Flores with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Flores lands an overhand right.
A head kick by Flores misses
and Vesala counters with a left to the body.
Flores tries to land a leg kick but Vesala saw it coming and moves away.
Vesala scores with a jab. Flores acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Vesala scores with a body shot.
Flores throws a jab but it's blocked by Vesala. #CL2#
Vesala tries to keep at a distance but Flores has taken the fight into the clinch.
Flores is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Vesala digs a right hand underneath Flores's ribcage. Flores let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Flores takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Flores wants to take the fight to the mat but Vesala manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T2#
Flores wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Flores is trying to break free.
Flores drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Timo Vesala has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ric Flores.
Vesala has a couple of punches blocked by Flores.
Flores blocking some punches.
Vesala tries to stall but Flores uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Timo Vesala has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vesala lands a left 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!
Vesala swings wildly with an uppercut but Flores uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vesala throws a head punch that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Flores's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Flores blocks an uppercut.
Flores is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Flores escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T3#
Vesala throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Flores sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Flores throws a body shot but no joy.
Vesala throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Flores stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Vesala swings for the body but Flores moves out of range.
Flores misses with a head kick.
Vesala was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Vesala on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Flores tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vesala was well out of range. Poor timing from Flores.
Flores ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vesala moves away.
Vesala scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Flores is looking to clinch but Vesala is avoiding it.
Vesala misses with an uppercut.
Flores keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Flores misses with a looping right.#T4#
Vesala shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Flores sprawls well. Flores wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Vesala gets slowly back to his feet.
Ric Flores is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Flores tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vesala swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Flores staying out of range there.
Vesala takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#CL#
Vesala clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Flores breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Flores lands a front kick.
Ric Flores seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Flores lands a nice leg kick that just misses Vesala's sensitive parts.
Sloppy strikes from Flores. Those never looked like landing.
Flores misses with the combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Timo Vesala.
I think Flores has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ric Flores!
An out of breath and clearly excited Ric Flores thanked Sin City Allstars for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
Death Squad 296:Danny v Dennis
Date: Apr 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Gracie swings for the body but Vesala moves out of range.
Vesala slaps away a takedown attempt from Gracie, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gracie throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And Vesala tries to counter it with a takedown but Gracie pushes his down on his head and steps out.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vesala looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gracie does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Gracie swings for the body but Vesala moves out of range.
Gracie misses with a shot to the body
enabling Vesala to counter with a crisp jab.
Gracie is looking to chop away at Vesala's legs.
Gracie has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Scotty's Yard in the buildup to the fight.
Gracie connects with a good right hand that stumbles Vesala. Vesala circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mateus Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Gracie pushes Vesala up against the cage in a clinch.
Gracie lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gracie misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vesala prevents a body shot from Gracie.
A right hand to the body from Gracie.
Gracie throws a head punch that misses.
Vesala lands with a short shot to the head. #T1#
Gracie misses with some punches.
Gracie misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vesala lands a hook that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
A short right from Vesala.
Gracie trying to stall but Vesala improves his position.
Vesala trying to stall but Gracie improves his position.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Vesala forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Vesala lands a nice uppercut.
Gracie misses with some punches.
Vesala swings wildly with an uppercut but Gracie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gracie working aggressively here.
Gracie tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vesala's elbow.
Nice body punch from Gracie.
Vesala's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Vesala throws a head punch that misses.
Vesala working aggressively here.
Gracie misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Gracie scores with a shoulder strike.
Vesala throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gracies head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gracie presses Vesala against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gracie misses with some punches.
Gracie gets through Vesala's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gracie doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vesala misses with some punches.
Vesala fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vesala can't find room to land a body shot as Gracie controls the action.
Gracie lands a shot to the body.#TD#
Gracie manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vesala trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Vesala trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T3#
Gracie wants to sweep here but Vesala controlling him for the moment.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Vesala from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Gracie working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Vesala has passed into half guard!
#SUB2#
Vesala is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gracie defends it well. #SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gracie is looking to get back to full guard here but Vesala has managed to pass to side control instead.#SUB2#
Vesala is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gracie has escaped the position, nice work there.
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4#
Vesala wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Vesala wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gracie, who protects the arm well.
Gracie manages to get back to half guard.
Vesala trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Vesala looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Gracie trying to control from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mateus Gracie will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Vesala scores with a body shot.
Gracie getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gracie tries to clinch but Vesala moves out of range.
And Vesala tries to counter it with a takedown but Gracie pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Gracie scores with a shot to the body.
Gracie lands with a nice body punch.
A slow jab from Gracie misses its intended target.
Gracie sets himself, and Vesala steps forward looking for the clinch! Gracie avoids it this time.
Vesala uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gracie.
Gracie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vesala can do to turn this around?
Gracie misses with an attempted mid kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gracie. Vesala does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vesala lands with a straight right. Gracie didn't see that one coming.
Gracie shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Vesala drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gracie defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gracie is looking to wear down Vesala with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Vesala lands a nice hook to Gracie's body. Gracie takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gracie tries to land a body kick
and Vesala counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Vesala is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gracie.
Gracie fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gracie slips under a jab from Vesala.
Vesala slips a straight right by Gracie.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt.
Gracie thows a leg kick but Vesala checks it
and Vesala makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gracie throws a leg kick which misses Vesala's front leg but catches the back leg as Vesala tries to avoid it. #TD2#
Vesala scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SUB2#
Vesala looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gracie is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gracie is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T2#
Gracie keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Vesala trying to mount his opponent but Gracie defends it.
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!
Gracie is looking to improve his position.
Timo Vesala has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Vesala is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gracie manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Vesala wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving. #SU2#
Gracie is working an open guard so Vesala takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T3#
Jab, jab by Gracie - just one landing.
Gracie misses with the body kick
and Vesala counters with a nice uppercut.
Gracie lands a lovely overhand right.
Gracie takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#TD#
Gracie decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Vesala has one foot on Gracie's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vesala throws a looping overhand right but Gracie ducks down to avoid it. #TD2#
Vesala closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Gracie's guard.#SUB#
Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vesala is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Gracie throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Vesala escapes and throws Gracie's legs to the side, diving into side control! #SUB2#
Vesala looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gracie is looking to regain half guard here but Vesala keeps moving and retains side control. #T4#
Gracie gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
Gracie is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Vesala is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Vesala is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gracie doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Vesala.
Vesala sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gracie defending well though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timo Vesala showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
A clash of legs there as Vesala blocks the low kick.
Vesala tries to counter with a clinch but Gracie shakes him off and moves away.
Vesala scores with a shot to the body.
Vesala moves out of range of the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vesala! But no joy.
Vesala looks to score with a jab to the body but Gracie is just out of range.
Gracie throws a sloppy body shot
#CL2#
and Vesala holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Vesala avoiding damage.
Vesala is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Vesala scores with a shot to the side of Gracie's head.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Vesala. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Gracie can't find room to land a body shot as Vesala controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie tries to work over Vesala's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gracie blocks an uppercut.
Gracie is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Vesala working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gracie tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Vesala just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gracie goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gracie tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vesala's elbow. #T1#
Vesala lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Gracie fails to land.
Vesala softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gracie softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vesala trying to stall but Gracie improves his position.
Vesala working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short uppercut from Vesala.
Gracie swings wildly with an uppercut but Vesala uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gracie misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vesala is looking for a takedown.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Vesala doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gracie is trying to pull guard but Vesala has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Gracie decides to pull guard. #SUB#
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vesala defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gracie is on top in guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Vesala has his foot on Gracie's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gracie works his way back into a safe position though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Vesala is looking for a triangle but Gracie pushes his legs off easily.
Gracie landing some decent shots from guard.
Gracie with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Vesala is looking for a triangle but Gracie pushes his legs off easily.
Gracie forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Gracie is looking for a kimura here.
#T3##SUB#
Vesala is defending against the submission attempts here by Gracie.
Vesala wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Vesala looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Vesala makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Vesala.
Gracie landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB2#
Vesala had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gracie defends it easily.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gracie working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
Vesala escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gracie gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gracie chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Vesala is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Vesala working for a triangle but Gracie defends it easily.
Vesala takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie stands up over Vesala, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Timo Vesala.
I think Vesala has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Timo Vesala!
An out of breath Timo Vesala thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Mateus Gracie had this to say: 'Oh man will this mean another damn thread...'.
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Event:
Death Squad 291:Shuya v Dmitri
Date: Mar 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Singh lands with an uppercut that bounces Vesala off the cage and back into range.
Singh scores with a shot to the body.
Singh bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Singh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vesala moves away.
Singh throws a leg kick but Vesala checks it.
Singh has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Nice shot by Vesala.
A nice inside leg kick there by Singh. That's going to slow Vesala down.
Vesala throws a hook but Singh avoids it easily.
Vesala throws a hook to the side of Singh's head but Singh sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sloppy strikes from Singh. Those never looked like landing.
Singh throws a one two combo.
#CUT#
It looks like Timo Vesala has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Singh looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Singh lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Singh lands a nice shot to the body.
Singh's jab looks to have found its range, popping Vesala under the eye.
Singh avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Singh moves out of range as Vesala strikes.
Vesala lands a lovely overhand right.#T1#
Vesala throws a hook but Singh avoids it easily.
Singh tries to score with a low kick but Vesala moves his leg out of the way.
Vesala throws a right hand that misses
and Singh counters with a nice body kick.
Singh misses with a body shot
and Vesala counters with a stiff right hand.
Singh connects with a single shot there.
Vesala bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Singh tries to land a leg kick but Vesala saw it coming and moves away.
Singh ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Singh throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Vesala with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Singh throws a lazy right hand but Vesala sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Singh misses with a straight right.
Arshnoor Singh is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vesala moves forwards but Singh connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Vesala might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Singh swings widly with a right hand
and Vesala cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Singh tried to score with a low kick but Vesala checks it.
Vesala looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Vesala takes one to the side of the head.
Vesala with a jab.#T2#
Singh scoring well with a low kick there.
Vesala smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Danga de danga de dang - Vesala scores with a four punch combination!
Singh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vesala throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Singh stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Vesala walks into a straight right hand from Singh.
We've been informed that Vesala has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Singh is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Singh ducks under a wild hook from Vesala.
Singh takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Singh throws a leg kick
and Vesala counters with a nice uppercut.
Singh takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Singh throws a low kick but it's checked well by Vesala.
Vesala swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice straight punches there by Vesala. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Vesala.
Singh moves away from the strike by Vesala.
Vesala misses the jab.
Singh tried to counter with a leg kick but Vesala avoided it.
Singh misses with a low kick.
Vesala throws out a loose jab but Singh uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Singh moves away from the strike by Vesala.
A big left from Vesala misses.
Singh with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Vesala throws out a loose jab but Singh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Singh ducks under a wild hook from Vesala.
Vesala is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Singh.
Vesala misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice shot by Vesala.
Vesala throws a shot from downtown. Singh moves away and avoids it.
Vesala looks to land a left hand but Singh moved out of range nicely.
Vesala avoids the body shot from Singh.
Vesala will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Singh is looking to counter punch.
Singh scores with a crisp jab that stopped Vesala in his tracks.
Nice defenses there by Singh.
Vesala swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Singh jabs at Vesala's body.#T4#
Singh takes a swing at Vesala's ribcage but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A telegraphed right hand from Vesala misses the target.
Singh throws a front kick aimed at Vesala's knee but Vesala avoids it well.
Singh swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Singh moves out of range of the strikes.
Vesala falls off balance throwing a combination
and Singh counters with a nice leg kick.
Vesala jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vesala stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Singh.
Good shot there by Vesala.
Singh fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Vesala.
Vesala loads up on a big right hand but Singh slips the punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Singh's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Vesala connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Singh scrambles back to his feet.
Vesala swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vesala lands with a nice body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Timo Vesala will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Timo Vesala's cut.
That's time! Singh's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Vesala avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vesala takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Vesala throws a jab when Singh was well out of range.
Vesala keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Singh throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Vesala misses with an uppercut.
As Vesala backs away, Singh returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Singh paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Vesala lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Vesala connects with a crisp jab.
Singh jabs Vesala right on the nose. Vesala blinks but takes it well.
Vesala is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Singh.
Vesala takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Vesala shoots in but no luck this time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Singh looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Singh attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Singh takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#T1#
Singh catches Vesala with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Vesala looks to land a right hand but Singh moved out of range.
Singh buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Vesala misses with a looping left.
Singh looks to score with a jab to the body but Vesala is just out of range.
Vesala lands a jab.
Singh moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Vesala tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vesala tries to close the distance and clinch but Singh swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Singh staying out of range there.
Singh was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Singh really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Vesala throws a nice looking combination but Singh bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vesala scores with a hook.
Vesala tries to clinch but Singh moves out of range.
Singh is looking to counter punch.
Singh turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Vesala missing with a left hand there. Singh was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vesala's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Singh is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vesala.
Singh scores with a kick to the body.
Vesala loads up on a big right hand but Singh slips the punch.
Singh looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Singh dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Vesala. That did some damage!
Singh lands a jab.
Singh scores with a body shot.
Vesala slips under a jab from Singh.
Vesala loads up on a big right hand but Singh slips the punch.
Singh looks to throw the jab but Vesala is out of range.
Singh misses with a lunging right hand
and Vesala counters with a straight right hand.
Singh does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Singh throws a big shot that misses.
Singh finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Singh lands a nice looking body shot.
#T3#
Vesala uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Singh.
Vesala misses with a looping right.
Singh scoring well with a low kick there.
No joy there for Vesala, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vesala connects with a looping right hand.
Singh fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Vesala.
Singh walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Singh throws an off balance right hand
and Vesala counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vesala stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Singh.
Vesala connects with a nice looking jab.
The fighters circling - Vesala throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vesala throws a hook to the side of Singh's head but Singh sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vesala lands with a hook. Singh tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Singh misses with a low kick.
Vesala looks to land a combination but Singh avoids it well. #T4#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Singh, right into the meat.
Vesala checks a low kick from Singh.
Singh throws out a leg kick but Vesala moves out of range and Singh only half commits.
Vesala misses with an uppercut.
Singh slips a jab from Vesala.
It looked like Singh was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Vesala.
Singh tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Singh throws a half hearted mid kick.
Singh swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vesala avoids the head kick by Singh.
Vesala misses with an uppercut. Singh saw that one coming.
Singh misses with a lunging right hand
and Vesala counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Singh jabs Vesala right on the nose. Vesala blinks but takes it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vesala waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Singh.
Vesala scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Singh doesn't seem bothered though.
Vesala keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Singh.
Vesala drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Singh defends it well.
Vesala throws a looping overhand right but Singh ducks down to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Arshnoor Singh will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Timo Vesala's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Singh tries to score with a low kick but Vesala moves his leg out of the way.
Singh looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Singh ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Vesala swings widly with a right hand
and Singh counters with a nice uppercut.
Arshnoor Singh is winning the standup battle so far.
Vesala throws a hook to the side of Singh's head but Singh sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vesala misses the jab.
Vesala uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Singh.
Singh throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vesala sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vesala misses with a looping right.
Singh blocks a jab.
Singh throws a body shot but no joy.
Singh cracks Vesala with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Singh lands a nice leg kick that just misses Vesala's sensitive parts.
Vesala scores with a hook.
Vesala checks a leg kick nicely.
Singh displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vesala throws out the jab.
Singh looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Vesala tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T1#
Singh needs to keep his hands up - Vesala had a free shot at his head there.
Vesala looks to score with a jab to the body but Singh is just out of range.
Singh throws a shot from downtown. Vesala moves away and avoids it.
Vesala scores with a nice head shot.
Vesala throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Singh slips under a jab.
Vesala works over Singh's head and body with a nice combination.
Vesala takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Singh throws a nice outside leg kick.
Vesala is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Singh is looking to score with low kicks.
Singh throws a low kick but Vesala avoids it.
Singh walks into a straight right hand from Vesala.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circling - Singh throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
Singh throws a quick inside leg kick.
Singh throws a big shot that misses.
Singh sets himself, and Vesala steps forward looking for the clinch! Singh avoids it this time.
Vesala thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vesala looks to land a right hand but Singh moved out of range.
Singh slips under a jab.
Singh wants to land a leg kick but Vesala is out of range.
Vesala avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Singh steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vesala.
Vesala lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Singh uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vesala.
Singh throws the kick towards the body but Vesala avoids it.
Vesala throws a left and a right that both miss
and Singh counters with an outside leg kick.
Singh moves out of range as Vesala strikes.
Vesala throws an off balance right hand
and Singh counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Vesala rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Singh counters with a nice body shot.
Vesala lands a jab to the nose.
Vesala ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Singh moves away.
Vesala throws the left hand but Singh avoids the punch easily.
Vesala misses with a right hand
and Singh counters with an outside leg kick.
Singh scores with a jab to the jaw.
A jab from Vesala misses.
Singh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vesala.
Singh appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Vesala throws a poor cross that misses
and Singh counters with a straight right hand.
Singh throws a head kick that misses
enabling Vesala to counter with a crisp jab.
Singh scores with a jab.
Vesala lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vesala walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Vesala looks to land a left hand but Singh moved out of range nicely.
Singh fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vesala looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T4#
Vesala rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Singh counters with a slapping leg kick.
Singh doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Singh connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #ROC#
Vesala is rocked!
Vesala lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Vesala.
Vesala lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Singh darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Vesala is still on wobbly legs! Can Singh finish him?#CL2#
Vesala moves into range and clinches up with Singh.
Singh lands a shoulder strike.
Singh scores with a shoulder strike.
Singh lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Singh breaks the clinch.
Vesala on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Singh. Singh obviously looking to wear him down.
Singh throws a right and a left that Vesala avoids nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vesala throws a right hand that misses
and Singh cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A big right from Vesala misses.
As Vesala backs away, Singh returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Vesala cracks Singh with a good jab.
Singh closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Vesala! Singh dives in looking to finish! Vesala is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arshnoor Singh!
A victorious Arshnoor Singh thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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