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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
USFC 119
Date: May 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Kaukalo is looking to land body kicks.
Sloppy strikes from Taheil. Those never looked like landing.
Kaukalo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at DaJet Conditioning, Transition, Escape School in the buildup to the fight.
Kaukalo throws a chopping leg kick but Taheil manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Taheil is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Taheil takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Taheil blocks a head kick by Kaukalo.
Taheil throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kaukalo's waist but Kaukalo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Taheil off to one side.
Taheil throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kaukalo stuffs the takedown attempt from Taheil. Taheil gets slowly back to his feet.
Kaukalo thinks about countering with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaukalo throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD2#
and Taheil counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Taheil won't allow Kaukalo to sweep him here.
Kaukalo looking to control.
#T1#
Taheil looking to sit in guard and control but Kaukalo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Kaukalo wants to get up but he can't break Taheil's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Kaukalo trying to control the position from guard on top but Taheil is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kaukalo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Taheil working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kaukalo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kaukalo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kaukalo controls from within his opponent's guard.
Taheil pulls Kaukalo in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SU#
Kaukalo stands and steps away. Taheil gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Taheil uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kaukalo.
Taheil with the counter takedown but Kaukalo avoids it easily.
Some wild striking there from Taheil.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kaukalo!
Kaukalo just misses with a punch to the body.
Kaukalo works Taheil's body with a nice hook.
Taheil shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kaukalo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pekka Kaukalo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julian Taheil.#T3#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kaukalo. Taheil shrugs it off though.
Kaukalo lands with a straight right. Taheil didn't see that one coming.
Taheil with a poor takedown
enabling Kaukalo to counter with a crisp jab.
Taheil throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kaukalo scores with a kick to the midsection.
Pekka Kaukalo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kaukalo bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Kaukalo scores with a hook to the body. Taheil takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Taheil shoots for a takedown but Kaukalo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kaukalo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Taheil's calf.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kaukalo. #T4#
Kaukalo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Taheils jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taheil doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kaukalo counters with a nice uppercut.
A left lands for Kaukalo.#CL#
Kaukalo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kaukalo lands a hook that snaps the head of Taheil backwards.
Taheil wants a takedown but no success here.
Kaukalo has Taheil pressed against the cage, preventing Taheil from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Taheil is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kaukalo is defending well.
Kaukalo lands a body shot.
Kaukalo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Taheils head. #BC#
Kaukalo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A good leg kick by Kaukalo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pekka Kaukalo dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Taheil shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kaukalo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kaukalo.
Taheil shoots in looking for a takedown but Kaukalo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Taheil's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kaukalo looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Taheil shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kaukalo pinned against the cage. Kaukalo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Pekka Kaukalo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julian Taheil.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaukalo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Taheil swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kaukalo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Taheil can do to turn this around?#T1#
Taheil fails with the takedown
and Kaukalo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A good leg kick by Kaukalo.
Kaukalo lets loose with a powerful body kick. Taheil will feel that in the morning.
Kaukalo throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Taheil's head.
A head kick misses from Kaukalo.
Kaukalo throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Taheil throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kaukalo counters with a low kick, right behind Taheil 's knee.
Kaukalo moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kaukalo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T2#
Taheil on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kaukalo. Kaukalo obviously looking to wear him down.
Kaukalo clobbers Taheil with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kaukalo misses with a body shot.
Kaukalo lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Taheil throws a combination that misses
and Kaukalo counters with a leg kick.
No luck for Taheil with that takedown attempt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kaukalo.
Kaukalo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Taheil moves away.
Taheil wants to counter with a clinch but Kaukalo pushes him away.#T3#
No luck for Taheil with that takedown attempt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kaukalo.
Taheil fails with a takedown attempt.
Taheil moves forwards but Kaukalo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kaukalo thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Taheil if he has to take too many more of those.
#T4#
Kaukalo throws a body punch but Taheil moves out of range.
Kaukalo swings for the body but Taheil moves out of range.
Taheil with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kaukalo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kaukalo throws a body kick that misses.
Taheil fails to land the takedown.
Kaukalo misses with a head kick.
Taheil tries to counter by closing the distance.
Taheil has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kaukalo.
Taheil shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kaukalo defends it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pekka Kaukalo dominated that second round.
That's time! Kaukalo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Taheil takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Taheil tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kaukalo defends well and Taheil ends up having to push Kaukalo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kaukalo scores with a nice body kick.
Taheil misses with a takedown attempt
and Kaukalo counters with a three punch combo that has Taheil backing up. Taheil nods at Kaukalo to acknowledge the strikes.#ROC#
Taheil is rocked!
Taheil with a poor takedown
and Kaukalo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Taheil is still on wobbly legs! Can Kaukalo finish him?
Pekka Kaukalo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julian Taheil.
Kaukalo throws an overhand right that drops Taheil like a sack of potatoes! Kaukalo dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pekka Kaukalo!
Pekka Kaukalo thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
USFC 113
Date: Apr 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Molovgomedov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Molovgomedov 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.
Molovgomedov defending well as Kaukalo loads up on a big left hand.
Kaukalo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kaukalo misses with a low kick.
Kaukalo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Molovgomedov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Molovgomedov throws a half hearted mid kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Molovgomedov.
Kaukalo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kaukalo tries a head kick but it misses.
Seleukos Molovgomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kaukalo swings for the body but Molovgomedov moves out of range.
Kaukalo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Molovgomedov has time to react.
Kaukalo throws a nice head kick!
Molovgomedov throws a low kick, looking for Kaukalo's leg but Kaukalo calmly moves out of range.
Kaukalo tries to clinch but Molovgomedov is having none of it.
Kaukalo explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
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!
A head kick by Molovgomedov misses
and Kaukalo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Molovgomedov takes one to the chin there.
Kaukalo misses with a straight left. #T1#
Good work by Kaukalo as he checks the leg kick.
Kaukalo lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Molovgomedov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Molovgomedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kaukalo manages to avoid it.
Molovgomedov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kaukalo cracks Molovgomedov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Molovgomedov misses with a body kick.
It looked like Kaukalo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Molovgomedov drops his hands momentarily and Kaukalo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A jab from Kaukalo does it's job there.
Molovgomedov throws an overhand right that lands on Kaukalo's shoulder, as Kaukalo tries to avoid the shot.
Kaukalo misses with a looping right.
Kaukalo has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Nice body punch from Molovgomedov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kaukalo swings for the body but Molovgomedov moves out of range.
Kaukalo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kaukalo throws out a loose jab but Molovgomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Molovgomedov scores with a jab. Kaukalo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Molovgomedov explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Molovgomedov throws a head kick that misses. #T2#
A slow jab from Molovgomedov misses its intended target.
Molovgomedov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kaukalo moves away.
Molovgomedov with a hook.
Molovgomedov tries to work over Kaukalo's front leg with a kick but Kaukalo checks it.
Molovgomedov slips under a jab.
Molovgomedov flicks out a counter leg kick but Kaukalo steps away.
Kaukalo throws a hook but Molovgomedov avoids it easily.
Molovgomedov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kaukalo.
Kaukalo moves out of range of the body kick from Molovgomedov.
A little feinted left hand from Kaukalo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Molovgomedov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Molovgomedov avoids the head kick by Kaukalo.
Molovgomedov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kaukalo blocks the body kick.
Molovgomedov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kaukalo connects with a solid leg kick. #CL#
Kaukalo has closed the distance and engaged Molovgomedov in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Kaukalo fails to land.
Molovgomedov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Molovgomedov. #T3#
Kaukalo blocks an uppercut.
Molovgomedov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Molovgomedov looking to throw knees to the head but Kaukalo is blocking nicely.
Kaukalo tries to throw a body punch but Molovgomedov avoids it by throwing Kaukalo back against the cage.
Molovgomedov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kaukalo blocks it with crossed arms.
Kaukalo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kaukalo tries to break the clinch but Molovgomedov is controlling the position.
Molovgomedov tries for a takedown but Kaukalo manages to get underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Kaukalo fails to land.
Kaukalo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Molovgomedov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kaukalo.
Kaukalo lands a left hand.
Kaukalo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Molovgomedov trying to stall but Kaukalo improves his position.
#T4#
Kaukalo throws a punch but it's blocked by Molovgomedov.
Molovgomedov tries to circle away but Kaukalo has him pinned against the cage.
Molovgomedov misses with some punches.
Kaukalo prevents the takedown attempt.
Pekka Kaukalo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seleukos Molovgomedov.
Molovgomedov scores with a shot to the side of Kaukalo's head.
Kaukalo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kaukalo lands with a right to the head. #TD2#
Molovgomedov has Kaukalo pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Molovgomedov pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Kaukalo tumbling to the mat - Molovgomedov dives into Kaukalo's guard.
Molovgomedov wants to control from the top but Kaukalo keeps moving.
Molovgomedov postures up.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Molovgomedov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Molovgomedov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pekka Kaukalo dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Kaukalo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kaukalo is looking to slow Molovgomedov down with leg kicks.
Kaukalo throws a looping overhand right but Molovgomedov ducks down to avoid it.
Molovgomedov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kaukalo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Molovgomedov scrambles back to his feet.
Kaukalo cracks Molovgomedov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Molovgomedov.
Nice shot by Kaukalo.
Kaukalo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kaukalo avoids the body shot from Molovgomedov.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kaukalo scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kaukalo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Molovgomedov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A good leg kick by Molovgomedov.
A slow jab from Molovgomedov misses its intended target.
Molovgomedov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kaukalo has time to react.
Kaukalo thumps Molovgomedov with a low kick.
Molovgomedov throws a poor cross that misses
and Kaukalo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kaukalo jabs Molovgomedov right on the nose. Molovgomedov blinks but takes it well.
Kaukalo misses the jab.
Molovgomedov throws a nice inside leg kick. #T1#
Kaukalo looks to land a left hand but Molovgomedov moved out of range nicely.
Molovgomedov lands a leg kick that knocks Kaukalo off balance momentarily.
Kaukalo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Molovgomedov can do to turn this around?
A slow jab from Kaukalo misses its intended target.
Molovgomedov thuds his right hand into Kaukalo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#ROC2#
Kaukalo is rocked!
Kaukalo gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Molovgomedov points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Kaukalo wakes up just in time to hear Molovgomedov thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Seleukos Molovgomedov!
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