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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Mustacho stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mustacho wants it to stay on the feet.
Mustacho is looking to counter with a body kick.#CL#
Mustacho moves into the clinch.
Mustacho lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vatanen backwards.
Mustacho misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Mustacho fails to land.
Mustacho tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mustacho lands with a short shot to the head.
Mustacho can't find room to land a body shot as Vatanen controls the action.
Mustacho lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vatanen.
Mustacho lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vatanen.#BC#
Mustacho's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vatanen darts in looking for a takedown but Mustacho gets double underhooks and turns Vatanen into the cage.
Mustacho is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mustacho throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mustacho has been working on his boxing with his coaches at *Shrug* in the buildup to the fight.
Vatanen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Mustacho holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Donnito Mustacho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jarko Vatanen.#T1#
A short right from Mustacho.
Mustacho lands a nice uppercut.
Vatanen throws a knee to the head but misses.
#BC#
Mustacho breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vatanen throws a jab but it's blocked by Mustacho.
Vatanen misses with a two punch combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Mustacho misses the target.
A big left from Vatanen misses.
Vatanen avoids the body shot from Mustacho.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mustacho. That's going to slow Vatanen down.
Mustacho swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vatanen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mustacho cracks the inside of Vatanen's front leg.
Vatanen doesn't manage to clinch there - Mustacho circles away.
As Vatanen tries to get set, Mustacho tries to push him back and clinch up but Vatanen manages to avoid the attempt.#T2#
Mustacho throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Vatanen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mustacho counters with a two punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Mustacho does it's job there.
Vatanen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vatanen tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Mustacho counters with a straight right hand.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mustacho 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 Vatanen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Vatanen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Vatanen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mustacho can pounce on him.
Vatanen tries to clinch but Mustacho is having none of it.
Mustacho tries to land a front kick but Vatanen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Vatanen wants to counter the offense by Mustacho and move into the clinch position.
Mustacho uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vatanen.
Mustacho defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Vatanen.#T3#
Mustacho thuds his right hand into Vatanen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#TD2#
Vatanen closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Mustacho controlling the position for now.
Mustacho regains full guard. Nicely done.
Vatanen tries to free his leg and advance position but Mustacho is retaining full guard.
Mustacho pulls Vatanen in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mustacho wants to get back to his feet but Vatanen is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T4#
Mustacho pulls Vatanen in close to prevent any damage.
Vatanen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Vatanen trying to control but Mustacho is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mustacho scores with a kick to the body.
Mustacho lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mustacho keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mustacho thinks about countering with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donnito Mustacho dominated that round.
That's time! Mustacho's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Vatanen tries to clinch but Mustacho moves out of range. #CL2#
Vatanen moves into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mustacho.
Vatanen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vatanen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mustacho has him pressed against the cage.
Mustacho struggles to land a body shot inside as Vatanen controls his hands.
#BC#
Mustacho pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Mustacho darts in and clinches Vatanen up against the cage.
Mustacho lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vatanen backwards.
Mustacho digs a right hand underneath Vatanen's ribcage. Vatanen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mustacho presses Vatanen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mustacho doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mustacho lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mustacho is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vatanen can do to turn this around?
Vatanen is breathing heavily.
Mustacho misses with a punch to the body.
Mustacho doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mustacho misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mustacho lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T1#
A short uppercut from Mustacho.
Mustacho goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC#
Mustacho breaks the clinch.
Mustacho stuffs the takedown.
Mustacho tries to counter by clinching up but Vatanen breaks away and moves out of range.
Jarko Vatanen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Mustacho has Vatanen up against the cage in a clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Mustacho.
Mustacho works on Vatanen's body with a couple of short punches.#BC#
Mustacho's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vatanen misses with a hook
and Mustacho makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Vatanen throws a head kick that misses
letting Mustacho counter with a right hand.
Mustacho scores with a body shot.
Mustacho lands a nice looking body shot.
Vatanen with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mustacho counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vatanen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mustacho punishes Vatanen's body with a nice straight punch.
A solid body kick from Mustacho. #CL#
Mustacho pushes Vatanen up against the cage in a clinch.
Vatanen blocks a body shot from Mustacho.
Mustacho lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mustacho lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mustacho pushes Vatanen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vatanen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mustacho throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vatanens head.
Nice body punch from Mustacho.
Mustacho lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mustacho is leaning against Vatanen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right from Mustacho. #T3#
Mustacho struggles to land a body shot inside as Vatanen controls his hands.
Donnito Mustacho has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mustacho stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Still in the clinch, Mustacho scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mustacho digs a right hand underneath Vatanen's ribcage. Vatanen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right hand to the body from Mustacho.
Mustacho is working Vatanen over against the cage.
Vatanen blocks a body shot from Mustacho. #BC#
Mustacho breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vatanen throws a lazy head kick
and Mustacho counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mustacho paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Donnito Mustacho is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mustacho delivers a nice body kick.
Mustacho connects with a nice looking jab.
Vatanen on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T4#
Mustacho throws a body punch but Vatanen moves out of range.
Vatanen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mustacho connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Vatanen scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mustacho with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Vatanen tries to clinch but Mustacho is having none of it.
Vatanen shoots and misses
and Mustacho counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Donnito Mustacho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jarko Vatanen.
Mustacho connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Vatanen momentarily.
#CL#
Mustacho clinches.
A right hand to the body from Mustacho.
Mustacho lands with a right to the head.
Mustacho cracks Vatanen with a nice body shot.
A body shot lands from Mustacho.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mustacho creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC#
Mustacho breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donnito Mustacho dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Mustacho closes the distance and clinches.
Vatanen takes a shot to the head.
Vatanen has had enough of the clinch but Mustacho keeps him there for the moment.
Mustacho is leaning against Vatanen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mustacho tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mustacho lands a shoulder strike.
Mustacho lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #ROC#
Vatanen is rocked!
Good body shot from Mustacho.
A nice left hand lands by Mustacho.
Vatanen is still on wobbly legs! Can Mustacho finish him?
A short left from Mustacho.
Mustacho scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Mustacho.
Mustacho lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vatanen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mustacho dips a shoulder and cracks Vatanen with a mighty uppercut! Vatanen falls back against the cage and Mustacho unloads with a barrage of strikes! Vatanen 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 - Mustacho screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Donnito Mustacho!
A victorious Donnito Mustacho 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 07, 2016 |
#R1#
Vatanen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lawal sets himself, and Vatanen steps forward looking for the clinch! Lawal avoids it this time.
Jarko Vatanen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lawal circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lawal appears to be looking for a big counter.
Lawal fails with the takedown.#TD#
Lawal shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Vatanen's guard.
Lawal scoring with some ground and pound.
Lawal lands a couple of elbows.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Vatanen can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawal missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Vatanen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lawal.
Vatanen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lawal. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Vatanen controls Lawal momentarily but Lawal frees himself.
Lawal makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T1#
Vatanen working a defensive guard here.
Vatanen is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Vatanen is trying to control the position but Lawal postures up.
Lawal is working Vatanen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Lawal postures up and lands a big shot to Vatanen's brow.
Lawal postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lawal throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lawal throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vatanen works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SU#
Lawal stands up from Vatanen's guard - Lawal perhaps looking for a knockout.
Lawal throws a right hand that Vatanen ducks under and follows up with a left that Vatanen also avoids with ease.
We've been told by Lawal's head coaches at KNOCKOUT KINGS MMA (500$ for Elite Training) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Vatanen throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Vatanen darts in looking for a takedown but Lawal gets double underhooks and turns Vatanen into the cage.
Lawal throws a big counter combination but Vatanen scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Lawal will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Solomon Lawal. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Vatanen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lawal throws a big counter combination but Vatanen scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Vatanen shoots in looking for a takedown but Lawal manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Vatanen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Vatanen fails to land the takedown.
Vatanen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lawal pinned against the cage. Lawal gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Vatanen fails with the takedown.#TD2#
Vatanen scores with a takedown into Lawal's guard.#T3#
Vatanen trying to control the position from guard on top but Lawal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lawal utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lawal has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#ES#
Lawal pushes Vatanen off and scrambles back to his feet.
Lawal fails to land the takedown.#TD#
Lawal feints and as Vatanen raises his hands in defense, Lawal changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lawal is in close to Vatanen's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T4#
Lawal landing with the ground and pound.
Lawal scoring with punches to the head and body.
Lawal throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Vatanen is trying to control the position but Lawal postures up.
Vatanen tries to strike from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lawal chips away with some ground and pound.
Lawal postures up and lands a big shot to Vatanen's brow.
Lawal is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
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!
Lawal is in close to Vatanen's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lawal scoring with some ground and pound.
Vatanen working a defensive guard here.
Lawal makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Lawal thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Solomon Lawal dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Vatanen fails with a takedown attempt.
Vatanen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lawal defends it nicely.
Lawal throws a counter high kick but Vatanen was just alert enough to avoid it.
Lawal wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawal dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Vatanen throws a right hand that misses
and Lawal counters with a two punch combo.
Vatanen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Solomon Lawal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jarko Vatanen.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Vatanen.
Lawal stuffs the takedown attempt from Vatanen. Vatanen gets slowly back to his feet.
Vatanen dives in and grabs Lawal's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lawal pushes down on Vatanen's head and hops out.#CL2#
Vatanen has closed the distance and engaged Lawal in a clinch.
Lawal has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Vatanen avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC#
Lawal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vatanen tries to clinch there but Lawal circles away.
#T2#
Lawal takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Lawal fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nice takedown defense from Vatanen. No joy for Lawal on that attempt.
Vatanen throws a series of punches but Lawal avoids them all with ease.
Solomon Lawal is winning the standup battle so far.
Vatanen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lawal.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Vatanen moves into range and clinches up with Lawal.
A right hook to the body lands for Vatanen.
Vatanen gets underhooks to prevent Lawal's takedown attempt.
Vatanen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lawal is keeping busy.#T3#
Vatanen tries to pull guard but Lawal won't allow it.
Vatanen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lawal's efforts to push away.
Vatanen is trying to pull guard but Lawal has him pressed against the cage.
Vatanen has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lawal after a bit of a struggle.
Lawal keeps control of Vatanen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lawal tries to land knees in the clinch but Vatanen avoids the damage to the body.
Lawal is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Vatanen gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Lawal fails to pull guard.
Vatanen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lawal backwards. #BC#
Lawal escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vatanen tries to clinch but Lawal moves out of range.
Lawal circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lawal is looking for a counter combo.
Vatanen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T4#
Vatanen shoots in looking for a takedown. Lawal tries to sprawl out of it but Vatanen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lawal manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lawal shoots in for a takedown but Vatanen shows good takedown defense.
Vatanen scores with a spinning back kick!
Vatanen doesn't manage to clinch there - Lawal circles away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vatanen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lawal pinned against the cage. Lawal gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Solomon Lawal will probably get the nod.
That's time! Lawal's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Vatanen has a takedown stuffed.
Lawal throws a big counter combination but Vatanen scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Lawal is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vatanen can do to turn this around?
Lawal throws a body kick that misses.
Vatanen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Vatanen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lawal but Lawal pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lawal appears to be looking for a big counter.
A telegraphed right hand from Lawal misses the target.
Lawal looks for a takedown but Vatanen sprawls well.
Solomon Lawal is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vatanen darts in looking for a takedown but Lawal gets double underhooks and turns Vatanen into the cage.
Solomon Lawal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jarko Vatanen.
Vatanen fails with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Lawal shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Vatanen as he jumps to the side.
Lawal tries for a takedown but Vatanen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Vatanen scores with a decent looking hook.
Vatanen shoots in and drives through. Lawal sprawls well.
Lawal misses with a low kick.
Vatanen is looking for the big counter here.
Lawal leaves Vatanen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lawal went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T2#
Vatanen shoots in for a takedown but Lawal shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Vatanen tries to clinch up.
Lawal misses with a low kick as Vatanen jumps back.
Lawal fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lawal.
Vatanen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
It looked like Lawal was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Lawal moves out of range of the body kick.#T3#
Vatanen fails with the takedown.
Vatanen tries to clinch up.
As Vatanen looks to move away, Lawal throws a big counter combo but Vatanen just gets out of the way.
Vatanen throws a sloppy head kick and Lawal moves out of range easily.
Nice sprawl there from Lawal as Vatanen shoots in.
Lawal throws a quick counter head kick but Vatanen was just out of range.
Jarko Vatanen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lawal darts in looking for a takedown but Vatanen gets double underhooks and turns Lawal into the cage.
Vatanen misses with a body shot.
Lawal shoots in for a takedown but Vatanen shows good takedown defense.
Vatanen shoots and misses
and Lawal counters with a left and a right that stings Vatanen.
Vatanen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vatanen tries to clinch
enabling Lawal to counter with a crisp jab.
Solomon Lawal is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Nice takedown defense from Lawal. No joy for Vatanen on that attempt.
Lawal appears to be looking for a big counter.#TD#
Lawal drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lawal is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lawal passes easily into side control. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Solomon Lawal showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lawal, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Solomon Lawal!
After winning the bout, Solomon Lawal thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 28, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Butcher gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Vatanen is trying to drag Butcher to the mat but Butcher just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Vatanen tries to circle away but Butcher has him pinned against the cage.#BC2#
Vatanen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've been told by Butcher's head coaches at Westside Martial Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Vatanen tries to clinch
and Butcher counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vatanen shoots in but no luck this time.
Vatanen with a poor takedown #CL#
and Butcher counters by moving into the clinch.
Billy Butcher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jarko Vatanen.
Butcher prevents a takedown attempt there.
A bit of stalling here from Butcher.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vatanen letting Butcher take a breather here.
Butcher gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Vatanen leaning against his opponent.
Butcher is struggling to control the position.#T1#
Vatanen working hard to break the clinch.
Butcher misses with a knee to the head. #BC2#
Vatanen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vatanen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vatanen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Butcher stuffs the takedown attempt from Vatanen. Vatanen gets slowly back to his feet.
Butcher is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Vatanen.
Vatanen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Butcher.#CL#
Butcher pushes Vatanen up against the cage in a clinch.
Vatanen wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC2#
Vatanen manages to break the clinch.
Vatanen tries to land a front kick but Butcher steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Vatanen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Butcher swivels and escapes.#T2#
Vatanen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
As Vatanen tries to get set, Butcher tries to push him back and clinch up but Vatanen manages to avoid the attempt.#CL#
Butcher moves into the clinch.
Butcher is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Vatanen jumps guard but Butcher turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Butcher content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Butcher putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Vatanen in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Vatanen goes for a takedown in the clinch but Butcher prevents it.
Butcher with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Vatanen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Butcher smiles and moves away.
#T3#
Vatanen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL#
and Butcher counters by moving into the clinch.
Vatanen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Vatanen managing to block the knees to the body from Butcher.
Butcher working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Butcher with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Butcher tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Vatanen tries for a takedown but Butcher manages to get underhooks.
Vatanen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Butcher misses with a knee to the head.
Vatanen wants to get back to striking at distance but Butcher won't allow it.
Butcher with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Vatanen tries to pull guard but Butcher forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Butcher misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vatanen.
Vatanen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#T4#
Vatanen tries to break the clinch but Butcher is controlling the position.
Vatanen tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Butcher just stands there and leans against the cage.
Butcher stalling against the cage.
Butcher keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Vatanen's efforts to push away.
Butcher throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Vatanen throws an elbow that misses.
Butcher lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Vatanen is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Butcher to keep the fight standing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Butcher.
Vatanen tries to stall but Butcher uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Butcher.
Butcher trying to land knees to the body.
Butcher creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Vatanen's defenses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Butcher dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Butcher has managed to clinch.
#CUT#
It looks like Jarko Vatanen has been cut.
Vatanen misses with an elbow over the top.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Butcher obliges.
Butcher manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Vatanen stalling in the clinch but Butcher improves position.
Butcher with a knee to the head.
#BC2#
Vatanen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Butcher throws a push kick but Vatanen slaps the foot to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vatanen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Butcher closes the distance and clinches.
Butcher effectively controlling the action here.
Vatanen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T1#
Butcher tries to land a knee to the head but Vatanen blocks with his arms.
Butcher managing to block the knees to the body from Vatanen.
Butcher has Vatanen pressed against the cage.
Butcher keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Vatanen's efforts to push away.
Butcher with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Vatanen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Vatanen is working for takedown but Butcher is calmly controlling the position for now.
Butcher is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vatanen can do to turn this around?
Butcher effectively controlling the action here.
Vatanen drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Butcher gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Butcher scores with a knee to the head.
#T2#
Butcher pushes off an throws an elbow but Vatanen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Butcher misses with a knee strike.
Butcher taking a breather.
Billy Butcher has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Vatanen wants to break free but Butcher has control.
Vatanen takes a knee right on the jaw!
Butcher tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vatanen avoids it.
Vatanen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Butcher utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Butcher missing with knees to the body.
Vatanen is trying to break the clinch but Butcher is controlling him.#T3#
Butcher scores a nice knee to the body.
Vatanen is breathing heavily.
Butcher lands with a light punch inside.
Butcher trying to land knees to the body.
Butcher pressing his opponent against the cage.
Butcher landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Butcher stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Butcher stops a takedown attempt from Vatanen.
Billy Butcher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jarko Vatanen.
Vatanen fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Butcher tries to land knees in the clinch but Vatanen avoids the damage to the body.
Butcher prevents a takedown attempt there.
#T4#
Vatanen is working for takedown but Butcher is calmly controlling the position for now.
Butcher with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Knees to the body from Butcher.
Vatanen has Butcher pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Butcher manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Butcher controlling the action here for a moment.
A bit of stalling here from Butcher.
Butcher stalls.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee calls for Butcher to work.
Vatanen throws a knee to the head but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Butcher dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jarko Vatanen's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Butcher closes the distance and clinches.
Vatanen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Butcher lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vatanen backwards.
Vatanen can't get the takedown.
Vatanen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Vatanen tries to pull guard but Butcher won't allow it.
Billy Butcher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jarko Vatanen.
Butcher lands a knee to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Butcher - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Vatanen blocks the elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Butcher missing with knees to the body.
Butcher gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Vatanen is trying to break free.
Vatanen is trying to maintain a safe position but Butcher gets an underhook and turns Vatanen into the cage.#T1#
A frustrated look appears on Vatanen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Butcher tries a knee to the head but Vatanen blocks it.
Vatanen jumps guard but Butcher stands there with Vatanen around his waist. Vatanen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Butcher's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Vatanen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Butcher is keeping busy.
Butcher leaning against his opponent.
Butcher tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Butcher lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Butcher landing knees to the body.
Vatanen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T2#
Vatanen stalling against the cage.
Butcher taking a breather.
Butcher stalling the fight.
Vatanen is trying to pull guard but Butcher has him pressed against the cage.
Butcher stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Stalling in the clinch from Butcher.
Butcher using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Vatanen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Vatanen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Butcher throws a knee to the head but misses.
Butcher has Vatanen pressed against the cage, preventing Vatanen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Vatanen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Butcher gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T3#
Butcher tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vatanen avoids it.
Butcher landing knees to the head.
Vatanen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Butcher pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Vatanen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Butcher is keeping busy.
Butcher is pushing Vatanen up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Jarko Vatanen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Butcher lands a knee to the body.
Billy Butcher is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vatanen blocks the elbow strike.
A nice left hand lands by Butcher.
Butcher throws a knee to the head but misses.
Vatanen tries to pull guard but Butcher won't allow it.
#T4#
Butcher just leaning against Vatanen, taking a breather.
Butcher tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vatanen avoids it.
Vatanen blocks an elbow strike from Butcher.
Vatanen blocks an elbow strike.
Vatanen has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Butcher after a bit of a struggle.
Vatanen tries for a takedown but Butcher manages to get underhooks.
Butcher creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Butcher stalling.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Butcher takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Vatanen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Butcher scores with a knee to the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Butcher takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Butcher throws a knee to the head but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Billy Butcher showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Butcher has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:25
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:26
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Butcher!
After the big win, Billy Butcher made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors KnockOut and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Vatanen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Brown manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tyson Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brown connects with a crisp jab. #TD#
Brown gets the takedown into side control. #SUB#
Brown has hold of Vatanen's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Vatanen seems comfortable defending it but Brown has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Vatanen is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Vatanen is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Brown couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tyson Brown!
Tyson Brown looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'A Morphological Examination of Sympatric Cisco Forms in Four Lakes with Specific Reference to the Occurrence of Shortjaw Cisco ( Coregonus Zenithicus) in Manitoba...'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 12, 2016 |
#R1#
Vatanen wants to clinch up but Evans keeps it at a distance.
Evans is looking for a counter combo.
Evans has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD: Xtreme MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Vatanen closes the distance and clinches up with Evans, looking for a takedown. Vatanen pushes Evans against the cage but Evans circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Vatanen with a poor takedown
and Evans counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vatanen wants to clinch
and Evans counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vatanen darts in looking for a takedown but Evans gets double underhooks and turns Vatanen into the cage.
Richard Evans has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jarko Vatanen.
Vatanen tries to close the distance and clinch but Evans swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Evans is looking for a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vatanen is looking to clinch.
Evans appears to be looking for a big counter.
Vatanen shoots in looking for a takedown. Evans tries to sprawl out of it but Vatanen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Evans manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T1#
Vatanen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Vatanen tries to clinch up but Evans circles away and keeps his distance.
Evans throws a looping overhand right but Vatanen ducks down to avoid it.
Jarko Vatanen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vatanen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Vatanen wants to clinch up but Evans keeps it at a distance.
Vatanen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Evans throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vatanen counters with a left and a right that stings Evans.
Vatanen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Evans sprawls well. Evans wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Vatanen gets slowly back to his feet.#T2#
Vatanen moves in looking to clinch but Evans pushes him off.
A little feinted left hand from Evans on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Vatanen throws a looping overhand right but Evans ducks down to avoid it.
It looked like Evans wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Vatanen misses with a takedown attempt - Evans sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
It looked like Evans was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Evans clobbers Vatanen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Evans takes a kick to the side of the head.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Vatanen is defended easily by Evans.#T3#
Evans displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Vatanen.
Vatanen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Vatanen staying out of range there.
Nice sprawl there from Evans as Vatanen shoots in.
Evans dodges the punch combination from Vatanen.
It looked like Evans was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Vatanen tries to clinch up but Evans circles away and keeps his distance.
A counter left hand to the body from Evans misses its target.#T4#
Evans lands with a shot to the body.
Vatanen slips under a jab.
Vatanen looks to land a body kick but Evans moved away.
Vatanen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vatanen misses with a takedown
enabling Evans to counter with a crisp jab.
Vatanen shoots and misses
and Evans counters with a two punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vatanen misses with a body kick.
Vatanen tries to close the distance and clinch but Evans swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vatanen throws a head kick that half lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Evans dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Evans looks to throw the jab but Vatanen is out of range.
Vatanen wants to clinch.
Vatanen fails to land the takedown.
Vatanen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Evans sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Vatanen somewhat.
Evans was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evans swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Richard Evans is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Vatanen looks for a takedown but Evans sprawls well.
Evans swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Richard Evans has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jarko Vatanen.#TD2#
Vatanen scores with a takedown into Evans's guard.#ES#
Evans manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#BC#
Evans escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Danga de danga de dang - Evans scores with a four punch combination!
Evans throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
That kick from Vatanen tenderised Evans's leg. Evans is trying to keep his angry face on.
Richard Evans is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Evans takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#T2#
Vatanen dives in for a single leg takedown but Evans sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Evans has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Vatanen is looking to score with low kicks.
Evans swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Vatanen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Vatanen throws a sloppy head kick and Evans moves out of range easily.
Richard Evans is winning the standup battle so far.
Evans loads up on a big right hand but Vatanen slips the punch.
Evans takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Evans slaps away a takedown attempt from Vatanen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Vatanen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Evans swivels and escapes.#T3#
Evans stuffs the takedown attempt from Vatanen. Vatanen gets slowly back to his feet.
Evans is looking for a counter combo.
Vatanen throws a nice looking combination but Evans bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Evans appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Vatanen shoots in for a takedown but Evans shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Vatanen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Evans has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Vatanen wants to clinch but Evans slips to the side
and Evans counters with a two punch combo.
Vatanen wants to clinch up but Evans keeps it at a distance.
Vatanen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Evans as he jumps to the side.
Vatanen tries for a takedown but Evans sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T4#
Vatanen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vatanen goes for a double leg but Evans avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Evans continues to drive forward.
Vatanen is breathing heavily.
Vatanen has his takedown stuffed
and Evans counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Vatanen off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Evans follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Vatanen was out before he hit the floor.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Richard Evans!
Richard Evans thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 05, 2016 |
#R1#
Bajza throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vatanen defending well as Bajza loads up on a big left hand.
Bajza lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bajza cracks Vatanen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Vatanen tries to clinch there but Bajza circles away.
Vatanen moves away from the strike by Bajza. #TD2#
Bajza decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Bajza lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ground and pound from Bajza.
Bajza scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bajza has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bajza seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bajza connects with a nice short shot to Vatanen's temple.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bajza is nestled in close to Vatanen, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vatanen tries to roll over but Bajza keeps him under control.
Bajza looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T1#
Bajza drops an elbow to the side of Vatanen's head.
Bajza working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Bajza lands with a punch from half guard.
Vatanen on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Vatanen tries to get out of the position.
Bajza working the head and body with strikes.
Bajza is nestled in close to Vatanen, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bajza is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bajza lands with a punch from half guard.
Vatanen taking some punishment here, with Bajza in his half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bajza lands a nice short elbow.
Bajza working the head and body with strikes.
Bajza is nestled in close to Vatanen, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bajza is controlling the pace.
Bajza landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T2#
Bajza seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Vatanen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bajza on the ground.
Bajza winds up and cracks Vatanen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bajza scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bajza winds up and cracks Vatanen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
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!
Bajza working the head and body with strikes.
Vatanen is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bajza scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bajza scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bajza lands a nice short elbow.
Bajza winds up and cracks Vatanen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Vatanen taking some punishment here, with Bajza in his half guard.
Bajza looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Vatanen with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T3#
Ground and pound from Bajza.
Bajza looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bajza is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bajza is nestled in close to Vatanen, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bajza looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Vatanen with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Bajza looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Vatanen with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Bajza is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bajza passes to full mount!
Vatanen is breathing heavily.
Bajza working the ground and pound effectively.
#ROC2#
Vatanen is rocked!
Bajza working the ground and pound effectively.
Oh Vatanen is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bajza connects with a bit shot that sees Vatanen covering up! More strikes from Bajza and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Bajza is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Erno Bajza!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Vatanen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Tosssh gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Vatanen is trying to keep Tosssh in close.
Tosssh's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Tosssh's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vatanen trying to control the position.
Tosssh looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Tosssh advances position into side control!
You can see the frustration on Vatanen's face as Tosssh controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Let's hope that Tosssh has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tosssh working the ground and pound from side control.#T2#
A lull in the action here.
You can see the frustration on Vatanen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Vatanen is trying to escape the position but Tosssh is controlling the position.
More stalling from Tosssh.
Vatanen is looking to regain half guard here but Tosssh keeps moving and retains side control.
Tosssh throws an elbow but Vatanen slips to the side and avoids it well.
Tosssh controls the position. #T3##SUB2#
Tosssh working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Vatanen is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Well, if Tosssh is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Vatanen is looking to improve his position.
Vatanen is working hard here to advance position.
Tosssh is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Tosssh stops Vatanen from getting back to his feet.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tosssh shoots in for a double leg but Vatanen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Vatanen attempts a counter takedown but Tosssh avoids it well and moves away.
Tosssh darts in looking for a takedown but Vatanen gets double underhooks and turns Tosssh into the cage. #CL#
Vatanen has Tosssh up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC#
Vatanen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vatanen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tosssh tries to clinch but Vatanen is having none of it. #CL#
Vatanen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tosssh. #BC#
Vatanen breaks the clinch.
Vatanen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Petah Tosssh will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Tosssh thows a body kick. Vatanen tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Vatanen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vatanen keeps the fight on the outside.
Vatanen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tosssh misses with a head kick.
Tosssh shoots in for a double leg but Vatanen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD#
Tosssh gets caught napping as Vatanen dives in and scores a takedown. Tosssh manages to retain guard.#ES2#
Tosssh kicks Vatanen off and gets 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!#CL2#
Tosssh has managed to clinch.
Vatanen fails to pull guard.
Vatanen jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tosssh walks away with a smile on his face. Vatanen gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Vatanen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tosssh lands a head kick!
#CL2#
Tosssh gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T1##BC#
Vatanen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vatanen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jarko Vatanen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vatanen shoots in looking for a takedown. Tosssh tries to sprawl out of it but Vatanen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tosssh manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Vatanen tries to clinch but Tosssh moves out of range.
Tosssh throws a counter combo.
Vatanen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tosssh drops down looking for an ankle pick but Vatanen pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tosssh pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tosssh has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vatanen tries for a takedown but Tosssh circles away easily
and Tosssh counters with a head kick. That will keep Vatanen thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! #T2#
Tosssh misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL#
Vatanen gets a clinch. #BC#
Vatanen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Vatanen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Vatanen effectively controlling the action here.#BC#
Vatanen breaks the clinch.
Tosssh tries to clinch but Vatanen is having none of it.
Petah Tosssh seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Vatanen pushes Tosssh up against the cage in a 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!
Vatanen jumps guard but Tosssh stands there with Vatanen around his waist. Vatanen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tosssh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vatanen lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Tosssh's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
Vatanen tries for a takedown but Tosssh sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
As Vatanen backs off Tosssh throws a huge counter combo but Vatanen manages to avoid it all.
Vatanen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tosssh tries to avoid it but Vatanen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tosssh to the ground. Tosssh escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tosssh tries to clinch up but Vatanen circles away and keeps his distance.
Vatanen throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Tosssh goes for a double leg but Vatanen avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Vatanen continues to drive forward.
Vatanen shoots for a double leg takedown but Tosssh sprawls well. He's pushed Vatanen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tosssh misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Vatanen appears to be looking for a big counter.
No luck for Vatanen with that takedown attempt.
Tosssh misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL2#
Tosssh clinches with his opponent.
Tosssh takes a shot to the head. #T4#
Tosssh is pressed up against the cage. Vatanen has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tosssh down to the mat. Tosssh avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tosssh wants to clinch up but Vatanen keeps it at a distance.
Vatanen tries to counter with a takedown but Tosssh is quick to defend against it.
Jarko Vatanen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tosssh throws a head kick but Vatanen moves out of range.
Vatanen throws a head kick that misses.
Petah Tosssh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vatanen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tosssh closes the distance and clinches up with Vatanen, looking for a takedown. Tosssh pushes Vatanen against the cage but Vatanen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Vatanen scores with a head kick.
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!
Tosssh gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Vatanen to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Tosssh has closed the distance and engaged Vatanen in a clinch.
Vatanen is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tosssh to keep the fight standing.
Vatanen just leaning against Tosssh, taking a breather.
Vatanen fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Vatanen jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tosssh walks away with a smile on his face. Vatanen gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Petah Tosssh will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Vatanen scores with a jab. Tosssh acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tosssh moves in looking to clinch but Vatanen pushes him off.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tosssh misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tosssh tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A knee to the head by Tosssh.
Vatanen blocking some punches.
Tosssh wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tosssh is trying to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Tosssh breaks from the clinch.
Vatanen lands a leg kick that knocks Tosssh off balance momentarily.
Tosssh moves to clinch but Vatanen breaks away
and Tosssh takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1##CL#
Vatanen closes the distance and clinches.
Tosssh missing with knees to the body.
Tosssh tries to stall but Vatanen uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Tosssh missing with knees to the body.
#BC#
Vatanen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tosssh fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tosssh is looking to clinch. #CL#
Vatanen takes the fight into the clinch.
Jarko Vatanen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Vatanen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tosssh gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Tosssh misses with an elbow over the top.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Tosssh has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Vatanen after a bit of a struggle.
Nice body punch from Vatanen. #T2##BC#
Vatanen manages to break the clinch.
Vatanen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tosssh displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Vatanen.
Vatanen misses with a takedown attempt - Tosssh sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jarko Vatanen. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Vatanen clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Vatanen decides to pull guard.
Tosssh passes into half guard. #SUB#
Vatanen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
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!
Tosssh content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T3#
Jarko Vatanen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vatanen wants to get back to full guard.
Tosssh performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Vatanen wants to control the action here but instead Tosssh manages to pass to full mount!
Tosssh controlling from the full mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tosssh is continuing to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jarko Vatanen.
I think Tosssh has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Petah Tosssh!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 27, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Vatanen darts in and clinches Colombo up against the cage.
Colombo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Colombo being controlled against the cage.#BC#
Vatanen breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Vatanen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Vatanen just leaning against Colombo, taking a breather.
Colombo trying to land knees to the body.
Colombo misses with an elbow strike.
#BC#
Vatanen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vatanen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Vatanen or perhaps it was just good defense by Colombo, which made it look bad.
Colombo stuffs the takedown attempt from Vatanen. Vatanen gets slowly back to his feet.
Colombo misses with a head kick.
#TD#
Vatanen drives through with a takedown into Colombo's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T1#
Vatanen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Colombo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Colombo looks winded!
Vatanen wants to stand but Colombo is controlling his posture from full guard.
Vatanen passes Colombo's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vatanen performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Vatanen thows a huge punch but Colombo dodges it nicely.
Still in half guard, Vatanen seems content to control.
Vatanen seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Colombo for as long as he can get away with.
Vatanen is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Colombo reverses the position - he's now on top in Vatanen's guard.
Vatanen controls Colombo momentarily but Colombo frees himself.
Colombo stops Vatanen from standing up. #T3#
Colombo looking to pass the guard.
Vatanen wants to get back to his feet but Colombo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Vatanen has Colombo pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB#
Vatanen working for submissions but it's allowed Colombo to get to half guard.
Vatanen wants to improve his position but Colombo is controlling well.
Vatanen is looking to escape.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Vatanen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Colombo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Colombo's back!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Vatanen punches the canvas rather than the man.
Colombo trying to control the position but Vatanen manages to sink in the hooks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vatanen biding his time, controlling Colombo. #SUB#
Vatanen has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jarko Vatanen dominated that round.
That's time! Vatanen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Vatanen slips under a jab from Colombo.
Vatanen has his takedown stuffed
and Colombo counters with a straight right hand.
Vatanen jabs at Colombo's body.
Vatanen shoots in for a takedown but Colombo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Colombo throws a big counter head kick but Vatanen avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Vatanen moves into the clinch.
Vatanen scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Vatanen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD#
Vatanen closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Vatanen wants to take a breather but Colombo is having none of it.
Colombo is looking to improve his position.
Vatanen performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Colombo is breathing heavily.#T1#
Vatanen looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Colombo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Vatanen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Vatanen content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Vatanen is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Colombo still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Colombo has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Vatanen is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Vatanen is trying to control Colombo's posture but Colombo avoids it.
Vatanen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Colombo on the ground.
Vatanen is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vatanen manages to get back to half guard.
Vatanen on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Vatanen tries to get out of the position.
Vatanen is trying to control but Colombo manages to pass to mount!
Vatanen is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Vatanen squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Vatanen bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#T3#
Vatanen stays in close to Colombo's body and controls the position.
Vatanen throws a big elbow that misses.
Vatanen trying to control the position from guard on top but Colombo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vatanen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Vatanen works over Colombo with some ground and pound from guard.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Vatanen trying to control the position from guard on top but Colombo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vatanen controls from within his opponent's guard.
Vatanen trying to control the position from guard on top but Colombo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vatanen is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Colombo is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jarko Vatanen dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Vatanen closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Vatanen trying to control the action but Colombo is working from the bottom.
The strikes coming from Vatanen are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #SU#
Vatanen decides to stand back up. #CL#
Vatanen has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Vatanen pulls guard effortlessly.
Vatanen is trying to control the position but Colombo postures up. #SUB#
Vatanen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Colombo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Colombo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Colombo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Vatanen controls Colombo momentarily but Colombo frees himself.
Vatanen has his hands on Colombo's head, controlling the position.
Vatanen is trying to control the position but Colombo postures up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Vatanen pulls Colombo in close to his closed guard and prevents Colombo from doing any damage or advancing position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Colombo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Colombo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Colombo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vatanen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Colombo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vatanen.
Vatanen scores with a three punch combo!
#TD#
Colombo gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Vatanen looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T3#
Colombo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vatanen wants to stand but Colombo is controlling his posture from full guard.
Jarko Vatanen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SU#
Vatanen gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Vatanen closes the distance and clinches up with Colombo, looking for a takedown. Vatanen pushes Colombo against the cage but Colombo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Colombo throws a shot from downtown. Vatanen moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Vatanen was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Vatanen staying out of range there.
Vatanen went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#TD#
Vatanen closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Colombo to the mat! Colombo manages to get full guard.
Vatanen trying to stand up but can't free himself from Colombo's guard.
Jarko Vatanen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Colombo keeping moving, preventing Vatanen from controlling successfully.
Vatanen won't allow Colombo to sweep him here.
Franco Colombo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vatanen wants to control from the top but Colombo keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vatanen wants to stand but Colombo has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jarko Vatanen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Vatanen, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jarko Vatanen!
A very excited looking Jarko Vatanen 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 20, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Vatanen looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#ES2#
Zalac manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Alen Zalac seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Vatanen moves into the clinch.
Vatanen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Zalac has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#BC#
Vatanen breaks from the clinch.
Vatanen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Zalac has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Vatanen is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Vatanen lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Vatanen shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Zalac is trying to defend but Vatanen finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB#
Vatanen is working for a kimura but Zalac is defending it quite comfortably.
Zalac is pressing down on Vatanen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T1#
Zalac wants to get back to his feet but Vatanen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Vatanen wants to stand but Zalac has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Vatanen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Zalac keeping moving, preventing Vatanen from controlling successfully.
Vatanen throwing strikes but missing. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Zalac seems keen to control Vatanen's posture.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Zalac shoots in for a takedown but Vatanen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD#
Vatanen fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Zalac to the ground. Vatanen is now in Zalac's guard.
Zalac has control of Vatanen's left arm, preventing Vatanen from doing any damage.
Vatanen trying to stand up but can't free himself from Zalac's guard.#ES2#
Zalac kicks Vatanen off and gets to his feet. #CL#
Vatanen gets a clinch. #BC#
Vatanen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
Zalac is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Vatanen moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jarko Vatanen!
Our winner, Jarko Vatanen, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 29, 2016 |
#R1#
Simpson misses with a low kick as Vatanen jumps back.
Vatanen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Simpson as he avoids it easily.
Vatanen tries to clinch but Simpson moves out of range.
Simpson throws a hook but Vatanen blocks it.
Simpson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Simpson throws a hook but Vatanen avoids it easily.
Jarko Vatanen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Vatanen is defended easily by Simpson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vatanen moves out of range of the strikes.
Vatanen tries to close the distance and clinch but Simpson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vatanen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Simpson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bart Simpson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jarko Vatanen.
Vatanen fails with the takedown
and Simpson counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Simpson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Simpson tries to clinch there but Vatanen circles away.
Simpson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vatanen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vatanen unleashes a big counter combination but Simpson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Vatanen lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Simpson backs up against the cage.
#CUT2#
It looks like Bart Simpson has been cut.
Simpson doesn't manage to clinch there - Vatanen circles away.
Simpson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Vatanen.
Vatanen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vatanen shoots and misses
and Simpson counters with a right hand to the body.
Vatanen closes the distance but Simpson moves to the side
and Simpson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vatanen tries to clinch there but Simpson circles away.
#T2#
That kick from Vatanen tenderised Simpson's leg. Simpson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Vatanen slips under a jab from Simpson.#CL2#
Simpson gets tackled into the cage by Vatanen. Vatanen maintains the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Simpson.
Simpson looking to stall.
Simpson tries to score a body lock takedown but Vatanen shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Vatanen gets control of Simpson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Vatanen will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Simpson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Simpson lands a couple of digs.#SUB#
Simpson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T3#
Vatanen trying to keep a closed guard but Simpson is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simpson advances to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Simpson in particular looking to stall.
Simpson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Simpson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Simpson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T4#
Simpson stalling.
Simpson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Simpson lands strikes from half guard.#SUB2#
Vatanen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Simpson pulls his head out easily.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Vatanen can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Simpson maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Vatanen could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Simpson has cracked it and Vatanen is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Simpson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bart Simpson!
Our winner, Bart Simpson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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