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Event:
MMMA 39: Featherweigt Tourny Rd1
Date: Sep 02, 2017 |
#R1# Shore with a poor takedown and Kasvi counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT# It looks like Delvin Shore has been cut. Kasvi misses with a kick to the body.
Shore slips a straight right by Kasvi. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shore! But no joy. Shore looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Shore throws a combination that misses and Kasvi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Shore has a takedown stuffed. Shore pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #TD2# Shore shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB2# Shore seems to be looking for submissions.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Shore moves nicely into side control. #SUB2# Shore tries for a kimura but Kasvi is defending well. Shore wants to control but Kasvi is keeping him busy. #T1# Kasvi is trying to control Shore's posture but Shore avoids it. Shore creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Kasvi sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. Kasvi is trying to get back to his feet.#SUB2# Shore looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2# Shore is trying to get an arm triangle but Kasvi is defending well. #SUB2# Shore has an Americana. Kasvi didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Shore is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Shore hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Delvin Shore! Delvin Shore seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
MMMA Clown Caos 17
Date: Aug 09, 2017 |
#R1# Kasvi tries to clinch there but McGuire Jr circles away.
McGuire Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Kasvi checks a low kick from McGuire Jr. McGuire Jr lands the left hand.#CUT2# It looks like Jyrki Kasvi has been cut. McGuire Jr thuds his shin into the meat of Kasvi's side.#CL# Kasvi clinches. McGuire Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kasvi takes an elbow to the temple. A short right from McGuire Jr on the inside. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. McGuire Jr letting Kasvi take a breather here. A head punch on the inside from McGuire Jr fails to land. Kasvi wants to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kasvi. #T1# McGuire Jr is looking to break free of the clinch but Kasvi has double underhooks. A quick uppercut on the inside from McGuire Jr. McGuire Jr lands a right hand. Kasvi stalling.
Kasvi managing to block the knees to the body from McGuire Jr.
McGuire Jr misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC# Kasvi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. McGuire Jr lands a lovely overhand right.#CUT2# Jyrki Kasvi's cut is getting worse. A shot to the body from McGuire Jr misses and Kasvi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT# It looks like Ralph McGuire Jr has been cut. McGuire Jr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#TD2# McGuire Jr shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kasvi manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. McGuire Jr sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2# McGuire Jr trying to control but Kasvi is working from the bottom. McGuire Jr is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully. McGuire Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Kasvi. My spies in River's Edge Gym inform me that McGuire Jr has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends! McGuire Jr throws a big elbow that misses. Kasvi wants to stand but McGuire Jr is controlling the position. McGuire Jr throws a big right hand that misses. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. McGuire Jr wants to pass the guard but Kasvi is keeping the position.#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3# Kasvi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#CL# Kasvi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kasvi takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. McGuire Jr is trying to drag Kasvi to the mat but Kasvi just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. McGuire Jr lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McGuire Jr being controlled against the cage.#BC2# McGuire Jr breaks from the clinch.
Kasvi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McGuire Jr finds it's way round the side to connect with Kasvi's head. #T4# Kasvi throws a predictable looking body shot
and McGuire Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2# Jyrki Kasvi's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. McGuire Jr throws a body shot but no joy. McGuire Jr looks to throw the jab but Kasvi is out of range. Kasvi throwing a counter right hand but McGuire Jr manages to avoid it. McGuire Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kasvi moves away. McGuire Jr fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Kasvi to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Kasvi looks to clinch but McGuire Jr throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Kasvi taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Ralph McGuire Jr! Ralph McGuire Jr really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Urban Fighter logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
MMMA 30: Mars vs Jihad
Date: Jul 01, 2017 |
#R1# Jackman misses with a wild body shot. A nice leg kick lands there from Jackman. Good standup being displayed there by Jackman as he connects with a hook.#CUT# It looks like Jyrki Kasvi has been cut. A looping hook to the body misses from Jackman. Kasvi does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL# Jackman moves into the clinch. Kasvi blocking some punches.
Jackman lands a shoulder strike. Kasvi blocks a body shot from Jackman. #BC2# Kasvi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Kasvi slips under a jab from Jackman. Despite the aggression on Kasvi's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Mauler Jackman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Jackman tries to work over Kasvi's front leg with a kick but Kasvi checks it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kasvi throws a right and a left that both miss. Jackman looks to land a left hand but Kasvi moved out of range nicely. Jackman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Jackman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T1# A punch lands to the side of Kasvi 's head but he takes it in his stride. Jackman thuds his right hand into Kasvi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. The crowd cheers as Jackman lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kasvi doesn't seem phased though. Kasvi misses with a body kick. Kasvi slips under a jab from Jackman. Jackman pounces like a tiger and cracks Kasvi with a vicious hook! Kasvi is down but not out! Jackman follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Mauler Jackman! Mauler Jackman decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 31, 2017 |
#R1##CL# Kasvi has managed to clinch.
#BC# Kasvi manages to break the clinch.
#CL# Kasvi has closed the distance and engaged Rivera in a clinch.
#BC# Kasvi manages to break the clinch.
We've been told by Kasvi's head coaches at Miletich Xtreme Fighting Systems that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Kasvi scores with a one two! Rivera had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Rivera tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kasvi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rivera somewhat. Rivera shoots for a takedown but Kasvi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Kasvi tries to counter by clinching up but Rivera breaks away and moves out of range. Rivera misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Jyrki Kasvi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mountain Rivera. Rivera shoots for a double leg takedown but Kasvi sprawls well. He's pushed Rivera's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rivera is defended easily by Kasvi.#CL# Kasvi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC# Kasvi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rivera looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kasvi is fending him off so far but Rivera persists. Nope, Kasvi circles away and we're back to standing.#T1# Rivera shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kasvi but Kasvi pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL# Kasvi clinches up with Rivera and pushes him back against the cage.#BC# Kasvi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL# Kasvi darts in and clinches Rivera up against the cage. Rivera misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kasvi.
Kasvi holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Rivera is working for takedown but Kasvi is calmly controlling the position for now. Rivera tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kasvi avoids it. Kasvi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Kasvi lands a left hand.
Stalling in the clinch from Kasvi.
Kasvi lands on the inside with an uppercut. Rivera with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#T2# Rivera is working for takedown but Kasvi is calmly controlling the position for now. Rivera pressing his opponent against the cage. Rivera is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kasvi is keeping busy. Stalling in the clinch from Kasvi.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Rivera drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kasvi gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#BC# Kasvi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL# Kasvi clinches up against the cage. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Rivera trying to land knees to the body.
#T3##BC# Kasvi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Rivera tries for a takedown but Kasvi circles away easily and Kasvi counters with a nice body shot. #KD# Nice combo by Kasvi! Oh, that's hurt him - Rivera falls to the canvas and Kasvi follows him into side control. #CUT# It looks like Mountain Rivera has been cut.#SU# Kasvi decides to stand back up. Kasvi steps back and let's Rivera get back to his feet. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Rivera fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kasvi avoids it really well and circles away. Rivera takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Rivera has a takedown stuffed.#KD# A jab-cross combination lands for Kasvi and sends Rivera crashing to the mat! Kasvi follows him down to the mat - Rivera regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet! #ROC# Rivera is rocked!#SU# Kasvi stands up out of the half guard. Rivera is still on wobbly legs! Can Kasvi finish him? Rivera shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Kasvi counters with a right hand from hell and Rivera is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jyrki Kasvi! A victorious Jyrki Kasvi 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:
CFC 425
Date: Apr 29, 2017 |
#R1# Pullo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kasvi was well out of range. Poor timing from Pullo. Kasvi checks the leg kick nicely there.
Pullo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Kasvi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pullo swats him away and circles back towards the center. As Kasvi looks to move away, Pullo throws a big counter combo but Kasvi just gets out of the way. Pullo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pullo looks to land a left hand but Kasvi moved out of range nicely.#CL2# Kasvi forces Pullo back against the cage and clinches. Pullo lands a left hand.
#BC2# Kasvi manages to break the clinch.
Pullo pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Pullo.
Sloppy strikes from Pullo. Those never looked like landing. Kasvi moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT2# It looks like Titus Pullo has been cut. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! The crowd cheers as Pullo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kasvi doesn't seem phased though.#CUT# It looks like Jyrki Kasvi has been cut. Pullo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pullo circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL2# Kasvi instigates a clinch. Pullo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Pullo has had enough of the clinch but Kasvi keeps him there for the moment.#T1# Pullo working aggressively here.
Kasvi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kasvi is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Pullo connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kasvi's face.
#BC2# Kasvi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pullo misses with a straight right. #CL2# Kasvi pushes Pullo up against the cage in a clinch. Pullo lands with a right to the head. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pullo. A head punch blocked on the inside by Kasvi. Pullo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Pullo lands a nice elbow. Pullo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kasvi is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Pullo lands with a short shot to the head. Pullo looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T2##BC2# Kasvi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2# Kasvi moves into range and clinches up with Pullo. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2# Kasvi breaks from the clinch.
Titus Pullo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Pullo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Pullo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kasvi. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Pullo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pullo just misses with a punch to the body.
Pullo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CUT# That has opened up Jyrki Kasvi's cut even more. Pullo misses the jab. Kasvi changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Pullo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#CL2# Kasvi darts in and clinches Pullo up against the cage.#BC2# Kasvi breaks the clinch.
Pullo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kasvi manages to avoid it. Despite the aggression on Kasvi's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Pullo misses with a head kick.
And Kasvi tries to counter it with a takedown but Pullo pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL2# Kasvi closes the distance and pushes Pullo back into the cage.#BC2# Kasvi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2# Kasvi moves into the clinch. Pullo misses with an elbow over the top. Kasvi misses with a knee strike.
#T3##BC# Pullo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#KD# Pullo lands a big head kick that sends Kasvi tumbling to the mat! Pullo takes a step backwards and waves Kasvi back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC# Kasvi is rocked! Pullo lands a brutal uppercut that launches Kasvi off his feet! Kasvi tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Titus Pullo! Titus Pullo made sure to mention his sponsor, Voodoo Nutrition in his post fight interview.
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Event:
Madness MMA Clown Chaos 7
Date: Mar 15, 2017 |
#R1# Kasvi jabs at Wiz's body. Wiz is breathing heavily. Kasvi feints and then cracks Wiz's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wiz down. Wiz throws a hook to the side of Kasvi's head but Kasvi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Kasvi throws a right and a left that Wiz avoids nicely. Kasvi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wiz manages to avoid it. Kasvi connects with the punch. Wiz falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kasvi counters with a lovely shot to the body. Kasvi lands with a hook. Wiz tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Kasvi misses with a double jab.
Wiz takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CUT2# It looks like Big Wiz has been cut. Kasvi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wiz.
Kasvi has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. Kasvi tries to work over Wiz's front leg with a kick but Wiz checks it. Kasvi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kasvi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Wiz rather than just go for the knockout. Wiz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kasvi swats him away and circles back towards the center. Kasvi is looking for the big counter here. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Wiz walks into a jab. Wiz has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Wiz there as he acknowledges the shot. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Kasvi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kasvi moves out of range of the strikes. Wiz thows a leg kick but Kasvi checks it and Kasvi counters with a low kick, right behind Wiz 's knee. #T1# Kasvi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#TD2# Kasvi changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Wiz looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Kasvi working the ground and pound from side control. Kasvi lands a decent elbow from side control. Kasvi in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. Kasvi lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Wiz down.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Kasvi moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. Kasvi lands an elbow. Kasvi in side control lands a decent elbow. You can see the frustration on Wiz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Kasvi cracks Wiz with an elbow. That is naaassty.#T2# Kasvi works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head. Wiz tries to improve position but can't. Kasvi creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Kasvi lands a decent elbow from side control. Kasvi working the head with strikes. Kasvi grinds an elbow into Wiz's temple. Check out the look on Kasvi's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Kasvi lands a decent elbow from side control. Kasvi lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Wiz down.
#ROC2# Wiz is rocked! Kasvi scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Wiz to see if he's OK. Oh Wiz is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Kasvi scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Wiz is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Kasvi can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jyrki Kasvi! A relieved looking Jyrki Kasvi 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 28, 2017 |
#R1# Kasvi moves out of range of the strikes. Aklaban swings widly with a right hand
and Kasvi counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Aklaban has eaten all the pies! Aklaban misses with a right hand and Kasvi counters with a straight right hand. Kasvi scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Aklaban looks to land a right hand but Kasvi moved out of range. Aklaban swings widly with a right hand
and Kasvi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Kasvi lands a slapping body shot.
Aklaban is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Kasvi moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jyrki Kasvi! Jyrki Kasvi thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 24, 2017 |
#R1# Kasvi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cuchulain at a distance.
Kasvi lands a right hook to the body.
Kasvi lands a lovely overhand right. Kasvi connects with a crisp jab. Kasvi dodges the punch combination from Cuchulain.
Cuchulain misses with a lunging right hand
and Kasvi counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Kasvi slips a jab and a cross from Cuchulain.
A low kick from Cuchulain is predictable there and Kasvi counters with a straight right hand. Cuchulain stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kasvi. Kasvi Throws a clean left jab. Kasvi Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Cuchulain's chin! Cuchulain crumbles to the ground and Kasvi follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Kasvi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jyrki Kasvi! During a confident post fight interview, Jyrki Kasvi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Havoc 01
Date: Jan 08, 2017 |
#R1##TD2# Khalidov drives through with a takedown into guard. Kasvi is pulling down on Khalidov's head. It's preventing any offense from Khalidov, at least for the moment. Khalidov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kasvi swivels though and keeps the full guard. Kasvi looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Khalidov trying to control the position from guard on top but Kasvi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Kasvi is looking to sweep but instead, Khalidov has passed into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Khalidov is trying to work for a kimura but Kasvi is defending well.
Kasvi won't allow Khalidov to pass to mount. #T1##SUB2# Khalidov wants to work for an arm triangle but Kasvi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Khalidov tries to pass to full mount but Kasvi defends it. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Khalidov trying to control from half guard but Kasvi is working away. Khalidov prevents Kasvi from improving his position. Kasvi is pressing down on Khalidov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Khalidov wants to control from the top but Kasvi keeps moving. Kasvi is adopting a defensive guard. Khalidov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Khalidov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet. Khalidov won't allow Kasvi to sweep him here. Kasvi controls Khalidov momentarily but Khalidov frees himself. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Khalidov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Kasvi shoots in looking for a takedown but Khalidov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kasvi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Jyrki Kasvi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Khalidov loads up on a big right hand but Kasvi slips the punch. Khalidov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kasvi. Khalidov throws a sloppy body shot
and Kasvi counters with a left and a right that stings Khalidov. #T3# Kasvi misses with a looping right. Khalidov lands a jab to the nose.#CUT2# It looks like Jyrki Kasvi has been cut. Khalidov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Khalidov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Khalidov tries a low kick but Kasvi avoids it. A little feinted left hand from Kasvi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Khalidov is defended easily by Kasvi. Khalidov throws a series of punches but Kasvi avoids them all with ease. Khalidov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kasvi misses the shot to the body. A little jabbing left from Khalidov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Kasvi misses with a wild body shot. Khalidov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kasvi misses with a body shot.
#T4# Khalidov checks a leg kick. Kasvi throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Khalidov to counter with a crisp jab. That kick from Khalidov tenderised Kasvi's leg. Kasvi is trying to keep his angry face on. Kasvi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Khalidov moves away. Khalidov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kasvi as he avoids it easily. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Khalidov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kasvi in his tracks. Kasvi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Khalidov to score with a decent uppercut. Kasvi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Khalidov's calf. Khalidov throws a leg kick but Kasvi sees it coming and checks it nicely. Kasvi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Kasvi misses with a looping right. Khalidov is looking for the big counter here. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kasvi, right into the meat.
Kasvi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Khalidov in his tracks. Khalidov is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. A telegraphed right hand from Kasvi misses the target. Kasvi throws a solid leg kick but Khalidov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kasvi. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mamed Khalidov will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Jyrki Kasvi's cut. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Good standup being displayed there by Kasvi as he connects with a hook. Kasvi scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Khalidov throws a shot to the body.
Khalidov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kasvi circles away. Jab, jab by Kasvi - just one landing. Khalidov throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Khalidov works Kasvi's body with a nice hook. Kasvi misses with a jab to the body
and Khalidov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Khalidov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Sloppy strikes from Kasvi. Those never looked like landing. Khalidov throws a right hand that Kasvi ducks under and follows up with a left that Kasvi also avoids with ease. Kasvi misses with a wild body shot. Khalidov unleashes a big counter combination but Kasvi bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Kasvi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Kasvi thows a leg kick but Khalidov checks it #TD2# and Khalidov counters with a nice double leg into guard. Khalidov trying to control but Kasvi is working from the bottom. Kasvi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Khalidov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1# Kasvi seems keen to control Khalidov's posture. Khalidov controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Khalidov postures up.
Khalidov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Khalidov trying to control the position from guard on top but Kasvi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Khalidov content to stall in guard here. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Kasvi throws a combination that misses and Khalidov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. A combination from Kasvi does no damage. Khalidov throws an off balance right hand
and Kasvi counters with a straight right hand.#T2# Kasvi checks a leg kick. Kasvi throws a right and a left that Khalidov avoids nicely. Khalidov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Mamed Khalidov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Khalidov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Khalidov looks to land a left hand but Kasvi moved out of range nicely. Kasvi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Khalidov throws a head kick that misses. Mamed Khalidov seems to be getting the better of the standup. Khalidov thumps Kasvi with a low kick. Khalidov works the jab nicely. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Kasvi looks to score with a jab to the body but Khalidov is just out of range. Khalidov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Kasvi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Kasvi is looking to wear down Khalidov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Khalidov slips a jab and a cross from Kasvi.
It seemed like Khalidov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Khalidov lands a front kick. Kasvi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Khalidov at a distance.
#T3# Khalidov looks to land a left hand but Kasvi moved out of range nicely. Kasvi moves out of range of the body kick. A punch combination from Kasvi misses. A jab from Kasvi does it's job there. Khalidov ducks under a wild hook from Kasvi. Khalidov throws a right and a left that Kasvi avoids nicely. Khalidov dips to his left and cracks Kasvi with an uppercut! A bone on bone clash there as Khalidov blocks the leg kick.
Khalidov wants to counter with a clinch but Kasvi pushes him away. Kasvi misses with a jab to the body
and Khalidov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2# Jyrki Kasvi's cut is getting worse. Khalidov stuffs the takedown. It seemed like Khalidov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Kasvi throws a solid leg kick but Khalidov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kasvi. Kasvi misses with a body punch
and Khalidov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Kasvi lunges at Khalidov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Khalidov's hand. #T4# Kasvi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Khalidov counters with a huge left! Kasvi is in big trouble! He's backing up but Khalidov isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Kasvi from any more damage. A dominating finish by Khalidov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mamed Khalidov! During a confident post fight interview, Mamed Khalidov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 15, 2016 |
#R1# Laston looks to land a combination but Kasvi avoids it well. Good exchange - Kasvi coming out on top. Kasvi dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Kasvi jabs at Laston's body.#CL2# Laston has closed the distance and engaged Kasvi in a clinch.
Laston misses with a hook to the ribs.
Laston misses with a punch to the body.
Laston throws a punch but it's blocked by Kasvi. #BC# Kasvi breaks from the clinch.
Laston tries to clinch and Kasvi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Kasvi connects with a crisp jab. Laston stuffs the takedown attempt from Kasvi. Kasvi gets slowly back to his feet. Kasvi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Laston has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Laston tries to clinch but Kasvi moves out of range. #T1# Kasvi lands with a hook. Laston tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Jyrki Kasvi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kasvi!
Kasvi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#ROC# Laston is rocked! Laston glances at the clock... BAM! Kasvi nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Laston crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Laston is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jyrki Kasvi! A relieved looking Jyrki Kasvi 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 09, 2016 |
#R1# Kasvi tests Tavau's chin there with a solid looking shot. Kasvi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tavau circles away quickly and effectively. Tavau feints the counter takedown. Nice cross by Kasvi. Tavau gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kasvi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kasvi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tavau as he avoids it easily. Jyrki Kasvi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A leg kick checked by Tavau. Tavau drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kasvi defends it well. Tavau drops his hands momentarily and Kasvi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Kasvi scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Tavau doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Tavau takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT# It looks like Siva Tavau has been cut. 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! Kasvi lands with a good body shot. Kasvi cracks Tavau with a good jab.#T1# Kasvi lands a right hook to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Tavau. No joy for Kasvi on that attempt. Tavau doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Kasvi scores with a body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kasvi.
A good leg kick by Kasvi. Kasvi lands with a good body shot. A nice combination there by Kasvi.
Kasvi scores to the head and body with a nice combination! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Kasvi with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T2# Kasvi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Kasvi is looking to wear down Tavau with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. A shot to the liver by Kasvi. Beautiful body shot. Kasvi with a body punch. A glancing blow. An inside leg kick lands from Kasvi. Kasvi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Kasvi cracks Tavau with an open hand slap. Kasvi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tavau's calf. A chopping leg kick lands by Kasvi. Kasvi lunges at Tavau with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tavau's hand. Kasvi tries a head kick but it misses.
Tavau feints the counter takedown. Kasvi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jyrki Kasvi. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3# Nice shot by Kasvi. Kasvi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tavaus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#KD# Oooooh!!! Kasvi has knocked Tavau down with a huge combo! Kasvi steps away and waves a wobbly Tavau back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC# Tavau is rocked! A big right followed by a crushing left from Kasvi knocks Tavau out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jyrki Kasvi! During a confident post fight interview, Jyrki Kasvi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. Siva Tavau was interviewed post fight and said 'I don't want to talk to you, this guy just got lucky, next time I'll take him down and beat the crap outta him.'.
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Event:
AD388: Deadfall
Date: Nov 02, 2016 |
#R1# Kasvi cracks Li with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Kasvi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Li scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. The fighters circling - Li throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Kasvi tries a quick counter leg kick but Li is wise to it. Kasvi swings for the body but Li moves out of range.
Kasvi lands a lovely overhand right. Kasvi connects with a body shot. Kasvi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Kasvi looks to score with a jab to the body but Li is just out of range. Kasvi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Li's sensitive parts. Li keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Li was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. A bone on bone clash there as Li blocks the leg kick.
A big left from Kasvi misses. Jyrki Kasvi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Li walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Kasvi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Li takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Li checks the leg kick nicely there.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kasvi lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Li has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Li and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Li misses with a double jab
and Kasvi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T1# Li misses with a wild combination.
Yize Li is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. The crowd cheers as Li lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kasvi doesn't seem phased though. Kasvi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kasvi misses with a body kick. Kasvi feints a jab promting Li to slip. Kasvi then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Li slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT2# It looks like Yize Li has been cut. Kasvi avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Li ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kasvi moves away. Li misses with a body kick. Kasvi throws a predictable looking body shot
and Li counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Kasvi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Li is able to avoid easily. It looked like Li was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Li bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. As Kasvi backs away, Li returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Li moves away from the strike by Kasvi. Li tests Kasvi's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT# It looks like Jyrki Kasvi has been cut. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Li throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kasvi. #T2# Kasvi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kasvi there as he acknowledges the shot. Kasvi works Li's body with a nice hook. Li looks to land a right hand but Kasvi moved out of range. Kasvi jabs Li right on the nose. Li blinks but takes it well. Kasvi looks to land a combination but Li avoids it well. A little feinted left hand from Li on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Li misses with a two punch combination.
Nice shot lands for Kasvi. Kasvi tries to work over Li's front leg with a kick but Li checks it. Kasvi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice straight punches there by Li. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Li. Kasvi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Li needs to keep his hands up - Kasvi had a free shot at his head there. A big right from Li misses. Kasvi unleashes a big counter combination but Li bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Kasvi misses with a two punch combination.
Li misses with a lunging right hand
and Kasvi counters with a stiff right hand. Li throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Kasvi only half commits to the counter leg kick. Kasvi drops his hands momentarily and Li takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T3# Li leaves Kasvi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Kasvi feints and then cracks Li's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Li down. Nice defenses there by Kasvi. Kasvi lands a jab to Li's midsection. Li lands the left hand. Kasvi looks to land a right hand but Li moved out of range. Li throws a low kick but Kasvi moves out of range easily. Kasvi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Li misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kasvi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Li is out of range. Li waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kasvi. Kasvi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. No joy there for Kasvi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kasvi connects with an inside leg kick. Li avoids the body shot from Kasvi.
#T4# Nice jab there from Kasvi. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Kasvi slips a jab from Li. Li throws a right and a left that both miss. Kasvi slips under a jab. Kasvi throws out a counter right but Li avoids it with no problem. Li takes a jab right on the kisser.
#CL# Li gets a clinch. #BC2# Kasvi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Kasvi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Li manages to avoid it. Kasvi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Li misses the shot to the body. Li tries to clinch up but Kasvi circles away and keeps his distance. Kasvi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Li avoids the body shot from Kasvi.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Kasvi lands with a good body shot. Li walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Kasvi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Li. Kasvi is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Li scores with a sloppy right hand. Kasvi should have avoided that one. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jyrki Kasvi dominated that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. #R2# Kasvi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kasvi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kasvi tests Li's chin there with a solid looking shot. Kasvi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Li. Li looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Kasvi was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Kasvi throws a combination that misses letting Li counter with a right hand. A lazy left from Kasvi finds it's target. Kasvi misses with a jab, cross combination.
An inside leg kick from Kasvi misses. Li swings for the body but Kasvi moves out of range.
Li throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kasvi counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Li scores with a nice body kick.
Kasvi misses with a low kick.
Kasvi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Li. Kasvi has been the more effective fighter overall so far. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Some bone on bone action there as Li checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Kasvi dips to his left and cracks Li with an uppercut! Li moves away from the strike by Kasvi. #T1# Li connects with the punch. Kasvi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Li throws a quick inside leg kick. Kasvi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Li throws out the jab. Kasvi was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Kasvi ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Li tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kasvi was well out of range. Poor timing from Li. Li tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kasvi swats him away and circles back towards the center. It seemed like Kasvi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Kasvi throws a nice outside leg kick. The fighters circling - Kasvi throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Li throwing a counter right hand but Kasvi manages to avoid it. A left lands for Kasvi. Kasvi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Li circles away quickly and effectively. Jyrki Kasvi seems to be getting the better of the standup. Li paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Li looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Kasvi misses with a looping right. Kasvi misses with the combination.
#T2# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Li avoids the body shot from Kasvi.
Kasvi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Li manages to avoid it. The fighters circling - Li throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Kasvi throws a hook but Li blocks it. Li throws a big counter combination but Kasvi scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Kasvi throws a series of punches but Li avoids them all with ease. Kasvi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kasvi misses with an uppercut. Kasvi misses with a hook
and Li counters with a three punch combo that has Kasvi backing up. Kasvi nods at Li to acknowledge the strikes. Kasvi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Kasvi is looking for the big counter here. Li scores with a jab to the jaw. Kasvi throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Kasvi misses with a straight right. Li misses with an uppercut
and Kasvi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Kasvi lands a body shot.
Li moves out of range as Kasvi strikes.#T3# Decent striking displayed by Li there.#CUT# That has opened up Jyrki Kasvi's cut even more. Kasvi throws a chopping leg kick but Li manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Kasvi slips under a jab from Li. A little jabbing left from Kasvi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Li takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kasvi getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Li keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A quick step to the side and Li tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Li looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Kasvi lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Li connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Kasvi moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Kasvi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Li's head. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Kasvi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Kasvi with a body punch. A glancing blow. Kasvi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. A swing and a miss from Kasvi.#T4# Li throws a hook but Kasvi blocks it. Kasvi lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Li backs up against the cage.
Kasvi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Kasvi misses with a leg kick. Kasvi punishes Li's body with a nice straight punch. Li lands a nice shot to the body.
Li keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Li scores with a sloppy right hand. Kasvi should have avoided that one. The crowd cheers as Li lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kasvi doesn't seem phased though.#ROC# Kasvi is rocked! Li connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Kasvi out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yize Li! An out of breath Yize Li 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:
AD383: Big fundamental
Date: Oct 15, 2016 |
#R1# Kasvi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kerenzikov. Kasvi throws a right and a left that both miss. Kasvi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kasvi feints and then cracks Kerenzikov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kerenzikov down. #CL2# Kerenzikov pushes Kasvi up against the cage in a clinch. Kasvi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Kasvi has Kerenzikov pressed against the cage.
Kerenzikov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kerenzikov is trying to drag Kasvi to the mat but Kasvi just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kerenzikov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jyrki Kasvi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Argivas Kerenzikov.#BC2# Kerenzikov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1# Kerenzikov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Kasvi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kerenzikov tries to clinch but Kasvi moves out of range. Kerenzikov misses with a series of wild punches.
Kasvi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. The fight stays on the outside here - Kerenzikov looks like he's thinking about clinching though. A decent looking cross lands there for Kasvi. Kasvi has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Miletich Xtreme Fighting Systems in the buildup to the fight. A clash of legs there as Kerenzikov blocks the low kick. Kasvi tries a head kick but it misses.
Kerenzikov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Kerenzikov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kasvi. Kasvi throws a leg kick but Kerenzikov sees it coming and checks it nicely. Kerenzikov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kasvi.
A counter left hand to the body from Kasvi misses its target. Kasvi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kerenzikov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Kerenzikov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Kerenzikov shoots in for a double leg but Kasvi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Kasvi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Kasvi connects with a solid leg kick. #T2##CL2# Kerenzikov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kerenzikov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kasvi is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Kasvi will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kerenzikov up against the cage. Kerenzikov has Kasvi pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kasvi manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Kasvi slowing the pace effectively.#BC# Kasvi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kasvi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kasvi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Kasvi is looking to wear down Kerenzikov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Nice takedown defense from Kasvi. No joy for Kerenzikov on that attempt. Kerenzikov throws a chopping leg kick but Kasvi manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Kasvi is looking to counter punch. Kasvi scores with a jab. Kerenzikov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Kerenzikov is looking to clinch. A slow jab from Kerenzikov misses its intended target. #T3# Kerenzikov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2# Kerenzikov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kasvi, pushing him back against the cage. A body shot lands from Kasvi.
Kerenzikov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kerenzikov has Kasvi pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kasvi manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Kerenzikov wants a takedown but no success here.
Kasvi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kerenzikov.
Kasvi pressing his opponent against the cage. #TD# Kasvi pulls Kerenzikov into guard.
#T4# Kerenzikov throwing strikes from guard but Kasvi blocks nicely. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Kerenzikov preventing the sweep. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Kerenzikov postures up.
Kerenzikov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Kasvi looking for a sweep. Not yet Kasvi, not yet. Kerenzikov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Kerenzikov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Kasvi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kerenzikov is one step ahead there. Kerenzikov throws an elbow that misses. Kasvi uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kerenzikov's guard. Nice move by Kasvi!#REVR##SUB2# Kerenzikov working for submissions but it's allowed Kasvi to get to half guard.
#SUB2# Kerenzikov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kasvi pulls his head out easily. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jyrki Kasvi dominated that round. That's time! Kasvi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Kasvi is looking to slow Kerenzikov down with leg kicks. Jyrki Kasvi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Kerenzikov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT2# It looks like Jyrki Kasvi has been cut. Kasvi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Good exchange - Kasvi coming out on top. Kasvi staying out of range there. Some wild striking there from Kasvi.
Kerenzikov tries to clinch up but Kasvi circles away and keeps his distance.#TD# Kasvi looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kerenzikov! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Kerenzikov is not content to let Kasvi control the position. Kerenzikov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kasvi's best efforts.#SUB2# Kerenzikov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2# Kerenzikov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1# Kasvi lands with a punch from half guard. Kerenzikov wants to control but Kasvi is keeping busy and won't allow it. Kerenzikov has hold of Kasvi's hands but Kasvi slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Kerenzikov lands a couple of sideways elbows. Kasvi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kerenzikov can do to turn this around? Kasvi sitting and controlling from the half guard. Kasvi trying to control the action but Kerenzikov is working from the bottom. Kerenzikov is looking for a sweep. Kasvi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Kasvi trying to control the action but Kerenzikov is working from the bottom. #T2# Kerenzikov regains full guard. Nicely done. Kasvi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2# Kerenzikov looking for a guillotine here but Kasvi defends easily.
Kasvi lands a couple of elbows. Kerenzikov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kasvi is one step ahead there. #SUB2# Kerenzikov looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Kasvi has picked Kerenzikov up and slammed him! Kerenzikov can't keep hold of the triangle and Kasvi manages to pass to side control! Kerenzikov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Kerenzikov tries to get back to half guard but can't. Kasvi working the ground and pound from side control.#T3# Kasvi trying to control the position but Kerenzikov is working away. Kerenzikov sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. Kerenzikov tries to get to full guard but Kasvi has control of the leg. Kasvi is figuring out what he wants to do next. Kerenzikov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kasvi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kasvi's back! Kasvi tries to roll but Kerenzikov sticks to his back.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Kerenzikov's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#SUB2# Kerenzikov working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Kasvi is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Kerenzikov has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Kasvi taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Argivas Kerenzikov! A very excited looking Argivas Kerenzikov 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:
Infinity: Live Wire
Date: Aug 24, 2016 |
#R1##TD2# Kasvi closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Tynkkynen to the mat! Tynkkynen manages to get full guard. Tynkkynen looking for a sweep. Not yet Tynkkynen, not yet. Kasvi controls from within his opponent's guard. Tynkkynen 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. Tynkkynen is working hard here to advance position. Kasvi is working Tynkkynen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kasvi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Kasvi stopping the sweep attempt from Tynkkynen. Kasvi throwing strikes from guard but Tynkkynen blocks nicely. Tynkkynen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1# Kasvi preventing the sweep. Kasvi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Kasvi trying to control but Tynkkynen is working from the bottom. Kasvi content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Tynkkynen wants to improve his position but instead Kasvi has moved into half guard.
Kasvi slips a nice elbow through Tynkkynen's hands, connecting with Tynkkynen's forehead. Tynkkynen tries to roll over but Kasvi keeps him under control. Kasvi landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T2# Tynkkynen works his way to full guard. Good work. Kasvi stands up over Tynkkynen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #CUT2# It looks like Rauno Tynkkynen has been cut. Tynkkynen wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB# Tynkkynen has his foot on Kasvi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kasvi works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB# Tynkkynen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tynkkynen keeping moving, preventing Kasvi from controlling successfully. #SUB# Tynkkynen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tynkkynen trying to strike off his back.
Kasvi trying to control but Tynkkynen is working from the bottom. Tynkkynen seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission. Kasvi scoring with punches to the head and body. #T3# Kasvi controls from within his opponent's guard. Tynkkynen keeping moving, preventing Kasvi from controlling successfully. Tynkkynen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kasvi's guard. #REVR# Kasvi can't keep his opponent in guard - Tynkkynen advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Kasvi is staying active underneath Tynkkynen, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Kasvi works his way to full guard. Good work. Kasvi is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Kasvi is trying to keep Tynkkynen in close.
#T4# Tynkkynen tries to free his leg and advance position but Kasvi is retaining full guard. Tynkkynen wants to control from the top but Kasvi keeps moving. Kasvi controlling Tynkkynen's posture. Kasvi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Kasvi looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Tynkkynen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tynkkynen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jyrki Kasvi dominated that round. The cut man is working on Rauno Tynkkynen's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Kasvi throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Tynkkynen moves out of range as Kasvi strikes. Kasvi throws a shot from downtown. Tynkkynen moves away and avoids it. Tynkkynen throws a big counter combination but Kasvi scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Nice defenses there by Tynkkynen. Kasvi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kasvi lands with a cross. Kasvi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tynkkynen.
Nice defenses there by Tynkkynen. Tynkkynen throws a lazy right hand but Kasvi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Tynkkynen misses with a body shot
and Tynkkynen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Kasvi fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Tynkkynen darts in and out, connecting with a jab. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Tynkkynen throws a jab when Kasvi was well out of range. Jyrki Kasvi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Tynkkynen dodges the punch combination from Kasvi.
Tynkkynen lands a nice looking body shot.
Tynkkynen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kasvi on the side of the head. #T1# Kasvi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tynkkynen lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#CUT# It looks like Jyrki Kasvi has been cut. Tynkkynen swings for the body but Kasvi moves out of range.
Kasvi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kasvi avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Kasvi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Kasvi falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tynkkynen counters with a straight right hand. Kasvi avoids the body shot from Tynkkynen.
Kasvi walks into a jab. Tynkkynen misses the shot to the body. Tynkkynen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Kasvi misses with a shot to the body #CL# and Tynkkynen counters by moving 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! Kasvi slowing the pace effectively. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Tynkkynen has Kasvi pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kasvi manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T2# Kasvi trying to control the position but instead, Tynkkynen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kasvi into the cage.#BC2# Kasvi breaks from the clinch.
Tynkkynen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Kasvi jabs Tynkkynen to the body, keeping him at a distance. Tynkkynen throws out a powerful jab. Tynkkynen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kasvi doesn't seem bothered though. Kasvi misses the shot to the body. The fighters circling - Kasvi throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Tynkkynen misses with a double jab.
Kasvi takes a swing at Tynkkynen's ribcage but misses. Tynkkynen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kasvi moves away. Kasvi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tynkkynen.
Tynkkynen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kasvi misses with a low kick as Tynkkynen jumps back.#T3# Kasvi misses with a wild combination.
It looked like Tynkkynen was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kasvi. Tynkkynen misses with a wild combination.
Kasvi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Tynkkynen scores with a jab to the body. Tynkkynen throws a body shot but no joy. Kasvi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Tynkkynen punishes Kasvi's body with a nice straight punch. Tynkkynen is looking to score with low kicks. Kasvi misses the jab. Kasvi misses with a body shot.
Kasvi throws a hook but Tynkkynen avoids it easily. Tynkkynen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kasvi. Tynkkynen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kasvi.
Tynkkynen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kasvi avoids the body shot from Tynkkynen.
Kasvi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T4# Kasvi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tynkkynen is able to avoid easily. A shot to the body from Kasvi misses and Tynkkynen counters with a left to the body. Tynkkynen dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Tynkkynen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kasvi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tynkkynen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Kasvi throws a right and a left that both miss.#TD# Tynkkynen fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kasvi to the ground. Tynkkynen is now in Kasvi's guard. Tynkkynen passes easily into side control. Nice work. Tynkkynen looks up at the clock and then as Kasvi takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Tynkkynen smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Kasvi parries the strikes from Tynkkynen easily there. Tynkkynen is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Kasvi to escape.
Tynkkynen working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Tynkkynen throws a strike aimed at the side of Kasvi's head but Kasvi avoids it well. An elbow from Tynkkynen crashes against the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rauno Tynkkynen dominated that second round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round! #R3# Tynkkynen just misses with a punch to the body.
Kasvi lands a nice shot that snaps Tynkkynen's head back.
Tynkkynen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kasvi takes a shot right to the bread basket. Kasvi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tynkkynen sees it coming and avoids it easily. Tynkkynen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kasvi can do to turn this around? Kasvi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Rauno Tynkkynen is winning the standup battle so far. Tynkkynen misses with a body shot.
Kasvi throws a body shot but no joy. Tynkkynen drops his hands momentarily and Kasvi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Tynkkynen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kasvi misses with a lunging right hand
and Tynkkynen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Kasvi misses with a two punch combination.
Some wild striking there from Kasvi.
Tynkkynen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kasvi.
Kasvi now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Kasvi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tynkkynen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T1# No joy there for Kasvi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kasvi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Kasvi avoids the body shot from Tynkkynen.
Tynkkynen shoots in but Kasvi avoids the takedown attempt easily. Tynkkynen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Kasvi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tynkkynen is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kasvi. A looping hook to the body misses from Tynkkynen. Kasvi does a little dance to reset his feet. Kasvi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Tynkkynen takes a swing at Kasvi's ribcage but misses. Sloppy strikes from Kasvi. Those never looked like landing. Kasvi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Nice defenses there by Tynkkynen. Tynkkynen lands a nice shot to the body.
#T2# A left lands for Kasvi. Tynkkynen moves out of range of the strikes. 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! Kasvi looks to land a left hand but Tynkkynen moved out of range nicely. A swing and a miss from Kasvi. Kasvi throws an overhand right that lands on Tynkkynen's shoulder, as Tynkkynen tries to avoid the shot. Tynkkynen misses with a few strikes there.
Kasvi flicks out a counter leg kick but Tynkkynen steps away. Tynkkynen throws a body shot but no joy. As Tynkkynen backs off Kasvi throws a huge counter combo but Tynkkynen manages to avoid it all. Kasvi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Kasvi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tynkkynen.
Tynkkynen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kasvi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tynkkynen moves away. Tynkkynen's corner calls for a 1-2. Tynkkynen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. A slow jab from Kasvi misses its intended target. Kasvi works the jab nicely.#CUT2# Rauno Tynkkynen's cut is getting worse. Kasvi scores with a sloppy right hand. Tynkkynen should have avoided that one. Tynkkynen is looking to wear down Kasvi with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Tynkkynen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T3# Tynkkynen blocks a leg kick. Tynkkynen seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Tynkkynen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A leg kick checked by Tynkkynen. Tynkkynen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Tynkkynen misses the jab. Kasvi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Kasvi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Kasvi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tynkkynen just misses with a punch to the body.
Tynkkynen misses the shot to the body. Tynkkynen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kasvi manages to avoid it. Kasvi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tynkkynen sees it coming and avoids it easily. Kasvi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tynkkynen. Tynkkynen leaves Kasvi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Kasvi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4# Tynkkynen throws a body punch but Kasvi moves out of range. Kasvi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tynkkynen. Tynkkynen lands a jab to the head.
Tynkkynen lands with a cross. This has been an exciting period of action! Tynkkynen moves in looking to clinch but Kasvi pushes him off. Kasvi darts in looking for a takedown but Tynkkynen gets double underhooks and turns Kasvi into the cage. Kasvi throws a hook but Tynkkynen blocks it. Good exchange - Tynkkynen coming out on top. Tynkkynen misses the shot to the body. Kasvi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tynkkynen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kasvi scrambles back to his feet. Kasvi tests Tynkkynen's chin there with a solid looking shot. Kasvi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tynkkynen moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Kasvi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kasvi misses with a body shot.
Tynkkynen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Kasvi needs to keep his hands up - Tynkkynen had a free shot at his head there.#ROC# Kasvi is rocked! Tynkkynen connects with a stiff jab that staggers Kasvi - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Rauno Tynkkynen! As Rauno Tynkkynen got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Good fight, Kasvi. I would like to get another crack against Nick Force as my last fight!'.
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Event:
Infinity: Genocidal Tendencies
Date: Jul 24, 2016 |
#R1# Kasvi misses with a leg kick #TD# and Bang decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kasvi's guard. Bang wants to pass the guard but Kasvi is keeping the position. Kasvi controls Bang momentarily but Bang frees himself. Bang throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kasvi works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Kasvi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB# Kasvi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB# Bang looking for a guillotine here but Kasvi defends easily.
#SUB# Bang is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kasvi defends well. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Bang has his foot on Kasvi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kasvi works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB# Bang throws his legs up looking for a submission but Kasvi uses it to pass to side control.
Bang manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T1# Bang tries to pass to full mount but Kasvi defends it. #SUB# Bang is working for a kimura but Kasvi is defending it quite comfortably.
Kasvi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Bang tries to pass to full mount but Kasvi defends it. #SUB# Bang is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Kasvi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Kasvi is looking for a sweep. Bang is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB# Bang is working for a kimura but Kasvi is defending it quite comfortably.
#T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Bang is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #SUB# Bang is working for a guillotine from mount but Kasvi frees his head quite easily.
#SUB# The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Bang goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Kasvi is on top in guard.
Kasvi works over Bang with some ground and pound from guard. Bang has momentary wrist control but Kasvi slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB# Bang is looking for a triangle but Kasvi pushes his legs off easily.
Kasvi lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Kasvi trying to control the position from guard on top but Bang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3##SUB# Bang has his foot on Kasvi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kasvi works his way back into a safe position though. Kasvi cracks Bang with a solid left hand.#SUB# Kasvi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kasvi is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Kasvi works over Bang with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB# Bang is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kasvi is aware though and is defending well. Kasvi lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB# Bang is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Bang looking for a sweep. Not yet Bang, not yet. Kasvi stands up over Bang, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Bang tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB# Bang has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kasvi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Kasvi is working Bang over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T4# Kasvi stopping the sweep attempt from Bang.#SUB# Bang is looking for a triangle but Kasvi pushes his legs off easily.
Bang manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kasvi manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# Bang throwing strikes from guard but Kasvi blocks nicely. Kasvi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Bang throws a strike but Kasvi rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB# Bang is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kasvi is aware though and is defending well. Bang looking for a sweep. Not yet Bang, not yet. #SUB# Bang has his foot on Kasvi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kasvi works his way back into a safe position though. Kasvi with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB# Bang is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kasvi is aware though and is defending well. Bang is breathing heavily. Kasvi looking to control the position here, rather than advance. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miro Bang 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# Kasvi throws a right and a left that both miss. Bang appears to be looking for a counter takedown. A low kick from Kasvi is predictable there #TD# and Bang counters with a takedown into side control. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB# Bang looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB# Bang goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Kasvi has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Bang but great work by Kasvi. Kasvi is looking to take a break and control but Bang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Bang is looking to reverse the position. Bang is not content to let Kasvi control the position. Kasvi in side control lands a decent elbow. Kasvi is looking to take a break and control but Bang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Kasvi scores with punches from side control. #T1# Bang regains half guard. Kasvi working over Bang with some ground and pound. Bang looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Bang makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bang.#SUB# Bang looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB# Bang has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Kasvi is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Bang. Bang tries to buck Kasvi off but Kasvi is having none of it. Bang is working hard here to advance position. Kasvi lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. Bang tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kasvi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Kasvi is looking to take a break and control but Bang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Kasvi is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T2# Kasvi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bang keeps working. Bang is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kasvi's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. Bang has hold of Kasvi's hands but Kasvi slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Bang wants to get back to full guard.#SUB# Bang actively working from the bottom here. Bang is looking to improve his position.
#SUB# Bang with the active half guard here but Kasvi passes nicely into side control. Miro Bang overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Kasvi scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Bang to see if he's OK.#ROC2# Bang is rocked!#T3# Kasvi remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. Oh Bang is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Kasvi cracks Bang with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Kasvi immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Bang is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Kasvi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jyrki Kasvi! A very excited looking Jyrki Kasvi 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:
Infinity: Sudden Impact
Date: Jun 26, 2016 |
#R1# Force scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CUT# It looks like Jyrki Kasvi has been cut. Force lands with a nice combination. Kasvi backs away looking to recover. Kasvi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Force lands an overhand right. Kasvi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Force has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Forcefield Ludas in the buildup to the fight. A slow jab from Force misses its intended target. Kasvi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Force slips a straight right by Kasvi. Kasvi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Force.
Nice cross by Force. Force displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kasvi throws out the jab. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Force misses with a double jab
and Kasvi counters with a left to the body. Force ducks right into an uppercut from Kasvi. Kasvi lands the left hand. Force doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T1# Force thows a left - swing and a miss! Kasvi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Force was well out of range. Poor timing from Kasvi. Kasvi throws a low kick but Force moves out of range easily. Kasvi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#TD# Force shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Force wants to stand but Kasvi has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. Kasvi is trying to control but can't.
Kasvi is pressing down on Force's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T2# Force has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kasvi is proving hard to escape from. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU# Force decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. Kasvi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kasvi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT# That has opened up Jyrki Kasvi's cut even more. Kasvi avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Force waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kasvi. Kasvi is looking to slow Force down with leg kicks. Force dodges the punch combination from Kasvi.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Force uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kasvi.
Kasvi works Force's body with a nice hook. Force gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kasvi. Force throws a jab when Kasvi was well out of range. A little jabbing left from Kasvi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T3##TD# Kasvi gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Kasvi is looking to sweep but instead, Force has passed into half guard.
Force tries to stand but can't do so whilst Kasvi controls his leg. Kasvi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kasvi. Kasvi wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Kasvi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T4# Force wanted to stand there but Kasvi had control of the position. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kasvi holds on and takes a little breather. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Force connects with a single shot there. A punch lands to the side of Kasvi 's head but he takes it in his stride. Kasvi ducks under a wild hook from Force. Kasvi tries a quick counter leg kick but Force is wise to it. Force misses with a hook
and Kasvi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Kasvi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Force.
Force looks to land a right hand but Kasvi moved out of range. Kasvi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Force dominated that round. The cut man is working on Jyrki Kasvi's cut. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Kasvi throws a leg kick and Force counters with a lovely straight right hand! Force lands a glancing blow to the side of Kasvi's head.#ROC# Kasvi is rocked! Force with a body punch. A glancing blow. Kasvi is still on wobbly legs! Can Force finish him?#CL# Force moves into range and clinches up with Kasvi. A right hand to the body from Force.
A battle for position here, against the cage. Still in the clinch, Force scores with a nice short uppercut. Force dips a shoulder and cracks Kasvi with a mighty uppercut! Kasvi falls back against the cage and Force unloads with a barrage of strikes! Kasvi is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Force screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Force! Nick Force decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Infinity: Tortured Souls
Date: Jun 12, 2016 |
#R1# Kasvi looks to land a right hand but Jah moved out of range. Jah looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit. Kasvi swings for the body but Jah moves out of range.
Jah quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect. Kasvi throws a body kick despite being completely out of range letting Jah counter with a right hand. #CUT# It looks like Jyrki Kasvi has been cut. Kasvi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It looked like Jah was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Kasvi scores with the left hand. Jah knows he should have avoided that one. Kasvi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Kasvi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jah staying out of range there. Kasvi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kasvi scores with a punch to the head. Kasvi misses with a head kick.
#T1# Kasvi throws a quick inside leg kick. Kasvi throws an off balance right hand
and Jah counters with a left to the body. Kasvi misses with a wild combination.
Jah is looking to counter with a body kick. Kasvi just misses with a punch to the body.
Soul Jah is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Kasvi throws a combination that misses and Jah counters with a thumping low kick. Kasvi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jah on the side of the head. Jah uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kasvi.
Kasvi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Kasvi throws a leg kick and Jah counters with a leg kick. #T2# Jah drops his hands momentarily and Kasvi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Jyrki Kasvi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Kasvi falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL# and Jah counters by clinching up. A body shot lands from Jah.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2# Kasvi manages to break the clinch.
Kasvi throws the left hand but Jah avoids the punch easily. Kasvi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jah stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Kasvi looks to land a right hand but Jah moved out of range. Kasvi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jah manages to avoid it. Kasvi scores with a nice head shot. Kasvi throws a shot from downtown. Jah moves away and avoids it. Jah thinks about countering with a head kick.#T3# Kasvi throws a right hand that misses
and Jah counters with a solid body kick. Kasvi throws a solid leg kick but Jah takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kasvi. Jah thinks about countering with a body kick. Kasvi ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Jah slips under a jab from Kasvi. Jah looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Kasvi looks to land a right hand but Jah moved out of range. Jah throws a quick counter kick to the body but Kasvi avoids it. An inside leg kick from Kasvi misses. Kasvi throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Kasvi misses with a wild body shot. Kasvi throws a solid leg kick but Jah takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kasvi. A quick step to the side and Jah tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T4# Kasvi punishes Jah's body with a nice straight punch. A shot to the body from Kasvi misses and Jah finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body. Jah checks a low kick from Kasvi. Jah thinks about countering with a body kick. A lazy left from Kasvi finds it's target. Kasvi throws a body shot but no joy. Kasvi throws out a loose jab but Jah uses good head movement to avoid it. And Jah counters with a quick kick to the body but Kasvi blocks it. Kasvi misses with a hook. Jah appears to be looking for a big counter. Jah displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kasvi throws out the jab. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Kasvi throws a lazy uppercut
and Jah counters with a body kick. Kasvi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jyrki Kasvi dominated that round. The cut man is working on Jyrki Kasvi'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# Kasvi swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kasvi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Kasvi misses the jab. Jah takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kasvi misses with a wild body shot. A quick step to the side and Jah tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Kasvi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jah moves away. Jah is looking to counter with a shot to the body. A leg kick checked by Jah. The fighters circling - Kasvi throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Jah looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kasvi misses with a wild combination.
Kasvi misses with a series of wild punches.
#T1# Jah ducks under a wild hook from Kasvi. Jah swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Kasvi misses with a left hand #CL# and Jah counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jah. #BC2# Kasvi breaks the clinch.
Kasvi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Kasvi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Kasvi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#KD# and Jah counters with a crisp one two that drops Kasvi! Jah thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Kasvi to his feet! Kasvi is in big trouble! Jah defending well as Kasvi loads up on a big left hand. Kasvi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jah was well out of range. Poor timing from Kasvi. A counter left hand to the body from Jah misses its target. Kasvi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jah feinted there with a counter leg kick. Kasvi misses with a straight right. #T2# A nice combination there by Kasvi.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Kasvi throws a leg kick that misses. Jah avoids the body shot from Kasvi.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kasvi lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Jah has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jah and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Jah went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Jah has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Kasvi swings widly with a right hand
and Jah counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kasvi's knee momentarily. Kasvi throws a hook to the side of Jah's head but Jah sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Kasvi lands with a shot to the body. Jah displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kasvi throws out the jab. #T3# Kasvi delivers a nice body kick. Kasvi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jah is looking to counter with head kicks. Kasvi 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. Kasvi misses with a looping right. Jah on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Jah defending well as Kasvi loads up on a big left hand. Jah fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kasvi just manages to avoid it. A low kick from Kasvi is predictable there and Jah makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Kasvi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kasvi misses with a wild body shot. #T4# Kasvi throws a looping overhand right but Jah ducks down to avoid it. Jah appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Kasvi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Kasvi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jah on the side of the head. Jah is looking to wear down Kasvi with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Kasvi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Kasvi thows a left - swing and a miss! Jah throws a quick counter kick to the body but Kasvi avoids it. Kasvi lands with a nice body punch. This has been an exciting period of action! Kasvi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jah stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Kasvi takes a swing at Jah's ribcage but misses. Jah avoids the body shot from Kasvi.
Jah appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Soul Jah is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Kasvi's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kasvi duly obliges. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jyrki Kasvi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Jyrki Kasvi's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# Kasvi fails with a takedown attempt. Jah feinted there with a counter leg kick. Jah ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Kasvi misses with a double jab.
Jah throws a counter high kick but Kasvi was just alert enough to avoid it. Jah takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Kasvi misses with a leg kick. Kasvi looks to throw the jab but Jah is out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kasvi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Kasvi has a takedown stuffed. Jah thinks about countering with a head kick. Soul Jah has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jyrki Kasvi.#T1# Kasvi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jah. Jah circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Jah uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kasvi. Jah tried to counter with a leg kick but Kasvi avoided it. Kasvi throws a series of punches but Jah avoids them all with ease. As Kasvi looks to move away, Jah throws a big counter combo but Kasvi just gets out of the way. Kasvi is looking to chop away at Jah's legs. Jah lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Kasvi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Jah throws a counter high kick but Kasvi was just alert enough to avoid it. Kasvi throws a lazy uppercut
and Jah counters with a slapping leg kick. Kasvi throws a body shot but no joy. Kasvi pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2# Kasvi throws a jab when Jah was well out of range. Jah blocks a jab. Jah is looking to counter punch. Kasvi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jah counters with a thumping low kick. Kasvi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Jah staying out of range there. Soul Jah has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Kasvi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Jah counters with an inside leg kick. Kasvi thows a left - swing and a miss! Jah looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Kasvi lands with a right hand. Kasvi scores with a slapping inside leg kick. A telegraphed right hand from Kasvi misses the target. #T3# Kasvi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jah looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Kasvi missing with a left hand there. Jah was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Jah is looking for a counter combo. Kasvi swinging wildly here.
It looked like Jah was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Kasvi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jah avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Jyrki Kasvi seems to be getting the better of the standup. Jah staying out of range there. Kasvi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#KD# and Jah counters with a crisp one two that drops Kasvi! Jah thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Kasvi to his feet! Kasvi is in big trouble! Kasvi throws a head kick that misses. Jah is looking to counter with a body kick.#T4# Kasvi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A swing and a miss from Kasvi. Jah ducks right into an uppercut from Kasvi. Jyrki Kasvi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Jah moves out of range as Kasvi throws a body kick.
Jah staying out of range there. A left lands for Kasvi. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Kasvi throws a body shot but no joy. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Jah uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kasvi. Kasvi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Jah tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kasvi manages to circle out of the way.
And that's the end of the fight! Jyrki Kasvi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Kasvi 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30 Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30 Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jyrki Kasvi! A relieved looking Jyrki Kasvi thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. In defeat, Soul Jah stepped up to the mic, saying 'Dude tried to bite my dick off! Unreal man!'.
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