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Event:
Gc162
Date: Aug 12, 2017 |
#R1#
Saraste punishes Man's body with a nice straight punch.
Saraste is trying hard to land a takedown here. Man sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Man looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Man feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#SUB#
Man thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Man throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Man stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Saraste swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Man working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Saraste has Man pulled in close to control his posture.
Man postures up in Saraste's guard and throws a big left but Saraste blocks it.
Man will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Man got a little sloppy there for a moment and Saraste has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Man has managed to get both his arms back between Saraste's legs - danger averted.
Saraste is trying to control the position but Man postures up.
Saraste keeping full guard, as Man tries to pass.
Man lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T1#
Man won't allow Saraste to get back to his feet.
Man keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Saraste's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Man throwing strikes but missing.
Man postures up in Saraste's guard and throws a big left but Saraste blocks it.
Man looking to pass the guard.
Man working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Man throwing strikes from guard but Saraste blocks nicely.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
Man keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Saraste's head.
Saraste pulls Man in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Man drops back looking for a leg! Saraste is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Saraste manages to kick Man off! Man jumps back into Saraste's guard.
Saraste manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Man manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##T2##SUB#
Saraste avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Saraste is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Saraste scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB#
Man is looking to cinch up a triangle. Saraste throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Man's body to avoid the submission. Man has instead reached around Saraste's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Man arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Skeng Man!
After the big win, Skeng Man made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Urban Fighter and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
Gc 158
Date: Jul 15, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Saraste gets a takedown into half guard.
Saraste throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Saraste missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
Saraste is looking for a kimura but Sauced is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Saraste to get the leverage.
Saraste is looking to take a break and control but Sauced is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sauced keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sauced controlling the position for now.
Sauced has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Saraste is working away from the top position though.
Saraste is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Sauced! #T1#
Saraste throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saraste throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Sauced because Saraste loaded up on that one.
Saraste throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Saraste putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#CUT2#
It looks like Stew Sauced has been cut.
Saraste wants to control the pace but Sauced is squirming around nicely.
Saraste tries to push Sauced's head away but Sauced is holding on tight.
Saraste postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Sauced looks a forlorn figure.
Saraste postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Sauced in real trouble here! The ref calls for Sauced to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Konstantin Saraste!
Konstantin Saraste very nearly forgot to thank MayheM sportswear amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Event:
gc153
Date: Jun 10, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Saraste clinches.
Saraste blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Saraste tries to break the clinch but Dahlberg is controlling the position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dahlberg.
Saraste is trying to break the clinch but Dahlberg is controlling him.#TD#
Saraste gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Dahlberg manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Saraste keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #TD#
Saraste gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
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!
Dahlberg is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dahlberg bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Saraste's guard. #REVB#
Dahlberg wants to stand but Saraste is controlling his posture from full guard.
Saraste might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Saraste working for a triangle but Dahlberg defends it easily.
Saraste seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Saraste is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dahlberg defends well.#T1#
Dahlberg postures up.
Dahlberg controlling from the top position.
Dahlberg pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Saraste is keeping the position for now.
Saraste looking for a sweep. Not yet Saraste, not yet.
Saraste is working hard here to advance position.
Dahlberg wants to control from the top but Saraste keeps moving.
Saraste manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dahlberg manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Saraste throwing strikes but missing. #ES2#
Dahlberg has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Saraste has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Saraste.
Dahlberg makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dahlberg is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Saraste is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Dahlberg stops a takedown attempt from Saraste.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Konstantin Saraste. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dahlberg fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Dahlberg pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Saraste closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Dahlberg quickly recovers to half guard.
Saraste is looking to take a break and control but Dahlberg is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Saraste looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Dahlberg is trying to stand back up but Saraste is controlling him
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Saraste lands a nice short elbow.
Dahlberg tries to roll over but Saraste keeps him under control.
Dahlberg trying to control here.
Saraste missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #ES2#
Dahlberg kicks Saraste off and gets back to his feet.
Dahlberg showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Saraste.
Dahlberg throws a good cross that connects.
#CUT2#
It looks like Konstantin Saraste has been cut.#T4#
Saraste wants to clinch
enabling Dahlberg to counter with a crisp jab.
Johan Dahlberg is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Saraste slips under a jab.
Saraste with a hook.
A chopping leg kick lands by Saraste.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saraste displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dahlberg throws out the jab.
Saraste appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Dahlberg throws the left hand but Saraste avoids the punch easily.
Saraste comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Saraste moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Dahlberg takes a swing at Saraste's ribcage but misses.
Saraste looks to land a left hand but Dahlberg moved out of range nicely.
Dahlberg throws a low kick but Saraste avoids it.
Dahlberg throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dahlberg throws a series of punches but Saraste moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johan Dahlberg dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Konstantin Saraste's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Saraste displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dahlberg throws out the jab.
Saraste throwing a counter right hand but Dahlberg manages to avoid it.
Saraste takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dahlberg throws a big shot that misses.
Saraste dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
Saraste drives through with a takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Saraste accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Saraste lands a couple of elbows.
Dahlberg looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dahlberg is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Saraste looking to sit in guard and control but Dahlberg gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Saraste is looking for a triangle but Dahlberg pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Saraste working for a triangle but Dahlberg defends it easily.
#T1#
Dahlberg stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Saraste swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Saraste wants to sweep here but Dahlberg controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Saraste had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dahlberg defends it easily.
Saraste is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Dahlberg is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
Dahlberg keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Saraste takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Dahlberg is looking for a sweep. Saraste is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dahlberg has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Dahlberg regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dahlberg looking for a sweep. Not yet Dahlberg, not yet.
Saraste throws a big right hand that misses.
Saraste throws an elbow that misses. Dahlberg uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Saraste's guard. Nice move by Dahlberg!#REVB##ES#
Saraste manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Johan Dahlberg seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A punch combination from Saraste misses.
Saraste throws a right and a left that Dahlberg avoids nicely.
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!
Saraste throws the left hand but Dahlberg avoids the punch easily.#T3#
Saraste looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Konstantin Saraste seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Saraste.
Dahlberg stuffs the takedown attempt from Saraste. Saraste gets slowly back to his feet.
Saraste misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dahlberg swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Saraste misses with a straight right.
Dahlberg lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Dahlberg is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Saraste ducks right into an uppercut from Dahlberg.
Dahlberg throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Saraste misses the shot to the body.
Dahlberg is trying to counter with his kicks.
Dahlberg misses with an uppercut. Saraste saw that one coming.
Saraste ducks into an uppercut from Dahlberg and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Johan Dahlberg!
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Event:
gc147
Date: Apr 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Butcher stuns Saraste with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Saraste has his takedown stuffed
and Butcher counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Butcher blocks a low kick nicely.
Butcher throwing a counter right hand but Saraste manages to avoid it.
Butcher has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Westside Martial Arts in the buildup to the fight.
Saraste throws a combination that misses
and Butcher connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#
It looks like Konstantin Saraste has been cut.
Saraste fails with the takedown
and Saraste takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A slow jab from Saraste misses its intended target. #TD2#
Saraste fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Butcher to the ground. Saraste is now in Butcher's guard.
Butcher will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Butcher wants to sweep here but Saraste controlling him for the moment.
Saraste with a flurry of punches that miss.
Butcher preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Saraste won't allow Butcher to sweep him here.
Butcher is working hard here to advance position.
Saraste postures up.
#T1#
Saraste connects with a couple of short punches.
Saraste is looking to work some ground and pound but Butcher has wrist control.
Butcher is pulling down on Saraste's head to control his posture.
Saraste looking to pass the guard.
Saraste throws a big elbow that misses.
Butcher looking to control.
Saraste told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Butcher is adopting a defensive guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Saraste makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T2#
Saraste throws a big elbow that misses.
Butcher keeping full guard, as Saraste tries to pass.
Saraste throwing strikes from guard but Butcher blocks nicely.
Saraste throwing strikes from guard but Butcher blocks nicely.
Saraste wants to control from the top but Butcher keeps moving.
Butcher tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Saraste content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Butcher trying to control the position.
Saraste has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Butcher keeping full guard, as Saraste tries to pass. #T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Saraste accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Saraste throwing strikes but missing.
Saraste chips away with some ground and pound.
Saraste lands a couple of digs.
Butcher utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Saraste trying to control but Butcher is working from the bottom.
Saraste with a nice head shot there.
Butcher looking to hit a scissor sweep but Saraste is one step ahead there.
Saraste scoring with punches to the head and body.
Saraste preventing the sweep. #T4#
Saraste looking to pass the guard.
Saraste scoring with some ground and pound.
Saraste trying to control but Butcher is working from the bottom.
Butcher preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Butcher working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Saraste.
Saraste trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Saraste preventing the sweep.
Saraste working some strikes from top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Saraste content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Butcher is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Saraste scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Konstantin Saraste dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Konstantin Saraste's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Saraste uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Butcher.
Saraste takes one on the button.
Saraste tries to bum rush Butcher with a series of wild strikes but Butcher uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Saraste loads up on a big right hand but Butcher slips the punch.
Butcher is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Saraste misses with a looping right.
Saraste throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Saraste has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Saraste throws a right and a left that Butcher avoids nicely.
Saraste misses with a double jab
and Butcher counters with a straight right hand.
Butcher lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Butcher waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Saraste.
Saraste is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Billy Butcher is winning the standup battle so far.
Saraste ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Butcher moves away.
Butcher misses with an uppercut.
Butcher catches Saraste with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Butcher buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#T1#
Saraste shoots and misses
enabling Butcher to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC#
Saraste is rocked!#CL#
Butcher gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Saraste is still on wobbly legs! Can Butcher finish him?
Saraste being controlled against the cage.
Butcher lands a knee to the body.
Butcher has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Saraste - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Butcher, and another! Saraste is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Billy Butcher!
Billy Butcher gave a mention to KnockOut in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
gc144
Date: Apr 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Saraste blocks a head kick by Butcher.
Butcher has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Westside Martial Arts in the buildup to the fight.
Butcher throws a lazy right hand but Saraste sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big right from Butcher misses.
Butcher connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Saraste shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Butcher swinging wildly here.
Saraste misses with a shot to the body
letting Butcher counter with a right hand.
Butcher fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Saraste on the side of the head.
Saraste connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Saraste has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Saraste shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Butcher as he jumps to the side.
Butcher throws a poor cross that misses
and Saraste counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Butcher moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Saraste lands a nice looking body shot.
#CL2#
Saraste instigates a clinch. #T1#
Saraste tries for a takedown but Butcher manages to get underhooks.
Saraste is working Butcher over against the cage.
Butcher has Saraste pressed against the cage.
Saraste throws a head punch that misses.
Saraste goes for a takedown attempt but Butcher pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Billy Butcher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Konstantin Saraste.
Butcher connects with the punch.
Saraste misses with a double jab.
Butcher misses the jab.
Butcher takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Saraste throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Butcher lands with a thumping leg kick.
Saraste throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
Saraste misses with a series of wild punches.
Saraste works over Butcher's head and body with a nice combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saraste. Butcher does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Butcher wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Saraste shoots for a double leg takedown but Butcher sprawls well. He's pushed Saraste's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Butcher throwing a counter right hand but Saraste manages to avoid it.
Saraste has his takedown stuffed
and Butcher counters with a leg kick.
Saraste shoots in but no luck this time.
Saraste throws a right hand that Butcher ducks under and follows up with a left that Butcher also avoids with ease.
Butcher bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Saraste's head.#CUT#
It looks like Konstantin Saraste has been cut.
Butcher avoids a punch combination nicely.
Butcher tries to bum rush Saraste with a series of wild strikes but Saraste uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Saraste throws a jab but it's blocked by Butcher. #T3#
Saraste blocks a jab.
Butcher scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Saraste misses with an uppercut.
Butcher tried to counter with a leg kick but Saraste avoided it.
Butcher slips a straight right by Saraste.
And Butcher counters with a quick kick to the body but Saraste blocks it.
Saraste misses the jab.
Saraste throws a series of punches but Butcher avoids them all with ease.
Butcher smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Butcher's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Saraste connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Butcher scrambles back to his feet.
Saraste gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Saraste tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Butcher is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Saraste buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Saraste!! Saraste is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Butcher throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Billy Butcher!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Billy Butcher waved his t-shirt featuring KnockOut's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
gc141
Date: Mar 17, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Saraste closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Butcher quickly recovers to half guard.
Saraste wants to pass to mount but Butcher is defending the position.
Saraste is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Saraste prevents Butcher from improving his position.
Saraste is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Saraste 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.
Butcher wants to control but Saraste is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Saraste throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Butcher has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Saraste is working away from the top position though.
Saraste not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saraste prevents Butcher from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saraste wants to control but Butcher is keeping him busy.
Butcher taking some punishment here, with Saraste in his half guard.
Butcher avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Saraste. #T1#
Saraste prevents Butcher from improving his position.
Saraste not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Butcher is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Saraste scores with a couple of nice shots.
Butcher trying to hold on to Saraste's head to control him but Saraste postures up.
Butcher is looking to improve his position.
Butcher keeps trying to improve his position.
Butcher is still trying to improve position.
Saraste sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Butcher defending well though.
Butcher trying to hold on to Saraste's head to control him but Saraste postures up.
#SUB#
Saraste is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Butcher has managed to free his arm - good work.
Saraste thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Butcher's head. #T2#
Saraste performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Saraste is keen to just control but Butcher is a slippery customer.
Butcher keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Butcher works his way to full guard. Good work.
Butcher looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Saraste throwing strikes but missing.
Saraste trying to control the position from guard on top but Butcher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Butcher tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Butcher lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Butcher wants to control from the top but Saraste keeps moving.
Butcher is fighting to break Saraste's control of his arms but Saraste is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Saraste looking for a guillotine here but Butcher defends easily.
Saraste is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Butcher is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Butcher trying to control but Saraste is working from the bottom.
Saraste trying to control the position here.
Butcher slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Saraste lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Saraste trying to control but Butcher is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Saraste throwing strikes from guard but Butcher blocks nicely.
Saraste is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at LOD: Contenders (Max ID280) that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Butcher seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Konstantin Saraste dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Saraste with a hook.#CL#
Saraste has closed the distance and engaged Butcher in a clinch.
Saraste looking for a takedown.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Butcher. #CUT2#
It looks like Konstantin Saraste has been cut.
Saraste looking for a takedown.
Saraste goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Saraste is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Butcher gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Konstantin Saraste. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saraste is looking to take this one to the mat.
Saraste misses with the head strike.
Butcher's coach down at Westside Martial Arts was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Butcher's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Saraste drops down looking for an ankle pick but Butcher pulls his leg out and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saraste moves forwards but Butcher connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Saraste shoots in for a takedown but Butcher shows good takedown defense.
Butcher swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Butcher moves into range and connects with a jab. #T1#
Butcher blocks a jab.
Saraste takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Saraste throws an overhand right that lands on Butcher's shoulder, as Butcher tries to avoid the shot.
Butcher jabs Saraste right on the nose. Saraste blinks but takes it well.
Saraste looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Butcher is fending him off so far but Saraste persists. Nope, Butcher circles away and we're back to standing.
Butcher misses with a series of wild punches.
Butcher defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Saraste.
Konstantin Saraste is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Saraste is defended easily by Butcher.
Butcher lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Butcher ducks under a wild hook from Saraste.
Butcher wants to slow Saraste down by chopping away at his legs.
Butcher throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#T2#
A swing and a miss from Saraste.
Saraste throws out a loose jab but Butcher uses good head movement to avoid it.
Butcher keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Saraste swinging wildly here.
Butcher swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#TD#
Butcher gets caught napping as Saraste dives in and scores a takedown. Butcher manages to retain guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Butcher looking to hit a scissor sweep but Saraste is one step ahead there.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Saraste's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Saraste keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Butcher's head.
Saraste won't allow Butcher to sweep him here.
Butcher is pulling down on Saraste's head. It's preventing any offense from Saraste, at least for the moment.#T3#
Saraste wants to control from the top but Butcher keeps moving.
Butcher preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Saraste trying to control but Butcher is working from the bottom.
Saraste throws a big elbow that misses.
Saraste working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Butcher wants to sweep but no luck.
Saraste might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Butcher keeping moving, preventing Saraste from controlling successfully. #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.
Saraste trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Konstantin Saraste overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Butcher is adopting a defensive guard.
Saraste in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Butcher working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Saraste.
Butcher is trying to keep Saraste in close.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Butcher avoids a punch combination nicely.
Saraste pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Saraste looks for a takedown but Butcher sprawls well.
Butcher lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Billy Butcher will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Konstantin Saraste's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Saraste shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Butcher but Butcher pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Butcher looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Saraste misses with a takedown attempt - Butcher sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Butcher steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Saraste.
Butcher is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Saraste fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Konstantin Saraste. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Butcher lands with a right hand.
Decent striking displayed by Saraste there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Butcher stuffs the takedown attempt from Saraste. Saraste gets slowly back to his feet.
A jab from Saraste misses.
Saraste backing away here, and Butcher unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Butcher connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Saraste misses with an uppercut. Butcher saw that one coming.#T1#
Good leg kick by Saraste there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Saraste throws a right and a left that both miss.
Saraste is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The fight stays on the outside here - Saraste looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Butcher looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Saraste fails in his attempt to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Butcher! But no joy.
Billy Butcher is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Saraste takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Saraste misses with a wild body shot.
Butcher tries to clinch up.
Billy Butcher seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Saraste misses with a series of wild punches.
Saraste misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Saraste fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Butcher throws out a counter right but Saraste avoids it with no problem.
Saraste is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Butcher's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Butcher gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T2#
Saraste lands a nice shot to the body.
Butcher avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Saraste fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Butcher throws out a counter right but Saraste avoids it with no problem.
Saraste walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#TD#
Saraste closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Saraste lands in his opponent's guard.
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!
Saraste trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Saraste's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Butcher looking to control.
#SUB#
Saraste drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Saraste jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Saraste looking to sit in guard and control but Butcher gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T3#
Saraste keeping moving, preventing Butcher from controlling successfully.
Butcher tries to free his leg and advance position but Saraste is retaining full guard.
Butcher is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Saraste escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Butcher gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Saraste keeping moving, preventing Butcher from controlling successfully. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Saraste thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Saraste working a defensive guard here.
Saraste will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Saraste is on top in guard.
#REVR#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Saraste accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Saraste is in close to Butcher's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Saraste wants to control from the top but Butcher keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Butcher tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Saraste working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Konstantin Saraste showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Saraste has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Konstantin Saraste!
Konstantin Saraste managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, MayheM sportswear, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
gc139
Date: Mar 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Bale lands a glancing blow to the side of Saraste's head.#CUT#
It looks like Konstantin Saraste has been cut.
Bale misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saraste.
Bale misses with a looping left.#TD2#
Saraste gets the takedown into side control.
Bale tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
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.
Saraste misses with a punch to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saraste biding his time, controlling Bale. #SUB2#
Saraste has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Bale has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Saraste scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Bale is looking for a way out. #T1#
The referee is taking a good look at Bale as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Saraste!
#CUT2#
It looks like Tony Bale has been cut.
Saraste misses with a punch to the head.
Saraste has the hooks in. Bale is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Well, with Saraste on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Bale is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Saraste misses with an elbow to the head.
Saraste lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Saraste scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Bale is looking for a way out. #CUT2#
Tony Bale's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Saraste throwing sloppy strikes.
Saraste tries to keep control of the position but Bale is staying busy.#T2#
Saraste missing with strikes.
Good control from Saraste.
Saraste has Bale flattened out and is raining down punches. #CUT2#
Jeez, Tony Bale's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Tony Bale's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Konstantin Saraste!
Konstantin Saraste made sure to mention his sponsor, MayheM sportswear in his post fight interview.
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Event:
GKNY 115 - Karlsson vs Mencken
Date: Feb 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Glass fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Saraste.
Glass wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Saraste throws a sloppy head kick and Glass moves out of range easily.
Glass bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Saraste's head backwards.#CUT#
It looks like Konstantin Saraste has been cut.
Saraste misses with a jab, cross combination.
Glass wants to land a leg kick but Saraste is out of range.
Saraste uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Glass .
Glass stuns Saraste with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Glass scoring well with a low kick there.
Glass throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Glass looks to land a body kick but Saraste moved away.
Glass 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.
Saraste moves out of range of the body kick from Glass .
Saraste shoots in for a double leg but Glass sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Glass lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Glass throws a head kick but Saraste moves out of range.
Saraste tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T1#
Saraste misses with the combination.
Glass throws a jab when Saraste was well out of range.
Saraste tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Saraste keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Glass .
Saraste checks a leg kick nicely.
Saraste takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Decent striking displayed by Saraste there.#TD2#
Saraste shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saraste uses his free foot to push down on Glass 's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Glass .
Glass blocking the ground and pound. #T2#
Glass avoids a series of strikes thrown by Saraste.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saraste working the ground and pound effectively.
#CUT2#
It looks like Kevin Glass has been cut.
Glass is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Saraste tries to control but Glass wriggling away.
Glass tries to lock up and control but Saraste gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
BOOM! Saraste connects with a massive shot to the dome!
#ROC2#
Glass is rocked!
Saraste drops a big elbow. That's hurt Glass ! More shots from Saraste and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Konstantin Saraste!
Konstantin Saraste very nearly forgot to thank MayheM sportswear amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Event:
GKNY 109 - Joe vs Ramses XII
Date: Dec 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Dall misses with the body kick#TD2#
and Saraste counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Saraste controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Saraste is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dall sees it coming and defends easily.
Dall tries to get to full guard but Saraste has control of the leg.
Dall avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Saraste.
Dall is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saraste missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Saraste is keen to just control but Dall is a slippery customer.
Saraste is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Saraste is trying to control the action in half guard but Dall is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T1#
Saraste slips a nice elbow through Dall's hands, connecting with Dall's forehead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Dall looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Saraste working Dall over with strikes. #SUB#
Dall looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Saraste wants to advance to full mount but Dall doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Saraste accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Saraste trying to control the position from guard on top but Dall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saraste with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T2#
Dall is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Dall is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Saraste defends well.
Saraste trying to control the position from guard on top but Dall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saraste makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dall is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Saraste throwing strikes from guard but Dall blocks nicely.
Saraste connects with a couple of short punches.
Dall avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T3#
Saraste lands a couple of elbows.
Saraste makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Saraste is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Saraste is working Dall over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dall wants to sweep but no luck.
Saraste stands and throws Dall's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Saraste works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#SU2#
Saraste stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Saraste 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.
Saraste tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dall.
#T4#
Saraste staying out of range there.
Kazzym Dall is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dall misses with a body shot.
Dall motions for Saraste to come forward. Dall throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dall throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD2#
and Saraste counters with a shoot takedown. Dall fights it but they end up in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saraste connects with a couple of short punches.
Saraste scoring with some ground and pound. #ROC2#
Dall is rocked!
Saraste lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Oh Dall is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Saraste keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dall's head.
Saraste gets to his feet and stands over Dall, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Dall felt that one! Saraste unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Dall from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Konstantin Saraste!
Konstantin Saraste made sure to mention his sponsor, MayheM sportswear in his post fight interview.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 15, 2016 |
#R1#
Saraste tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD2#
and Makaaja counters with a single leg into guard. Saraste didn't expect that.
Saraste tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Makaaja wants to control from the top but Saraste keeps moving. #SUB2#
Makaaja postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Saraste is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Makaaja, into his guard. #REVR#
Saraste throwing strikes from guard but Makaaja blocks nicely. #SUB2#
Makaaja is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saraste trying to control the position from guard on top but Makaaja is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saraste stands and throws Makaaja's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T1#
Saraste grinds an elbow into Makaaja's temple.
Makaaja can't do much from the bottom here.
Makaaja takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Saraste lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Makaaja down.
Makaaja takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Makaaja tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Saraste is looking to take a break and control but Makaaja is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Makaaja is trying to control Saraste's posture but Saraste avoids it.
Saraste scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Makaaja to see if he's OK.
Makaaja manages to get back to half guard.#T2#
Makaaja manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Makaaja is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Makaaja looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Saraste is working Makaaja over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Saraste lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Saraste makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Makaaja can't keep his opponent in guard - Saraste advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Makaaja is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Saraste's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Saraste's back!
Makaaja is not going to allow Saraste to sit and survive in this position. #T3#
You can see the frustration on Saraste's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB2#
Saraste defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Makaaja's arms. #SUB2#
Saraste fending off the submission attempt from Makaaja.
Makaaja is trying to stick to Saraste's back but Saraste is turning into Makaaja. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Makaaja's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Saraste.
Makaaja looking to control.
Saraste trying to stand up but can't free himself from Makaaja's guard.#SUB2#
Makaaja is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T4#
Saraste stands up over Makaaja, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Saraste trying to control the position from guard on top but Makaaja is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Makaaja is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Saraste is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Makaaja working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Saraste doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Saraste manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Saraste is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Saraste wants to control from the top but Makaaja keeps moving.
Saraste working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
Makaaja working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Saraste doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Saraste manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Saraste postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Konstantin Saraste will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Saraste will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Makaaja is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Makaaja slips a jab from Saraste.
Makaaja slips under a jab.
Saraste throws out a loose jab but Makaaja uses good head movement to avoid it.
Makaaja avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Saraste scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Makaaja doesn't seem bothered though.
Saraste throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saraste moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CUT#
It looks like Mica Makaaja has been cut.
Saraste slips a straight right by Makaaja.
A swing and a miss from Saraste.
Makaaja steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Saraste.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Saraste.
Saraste throws a hook but Makaaja avoids it easily.
A nice side step and Makaaja releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Saraste throws a series of punches but Makaaja moves out of range.
Makaaja displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Saraste throws out the jab. #TD2#
Makaaja shoots in and gets a takedown into Saraste's guard.#T1##SUB2#
Makaaja drops back looking for a leg! Saraste is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Saraste manages to kick Makaaja off! Makaaja jumps back into Saraste's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Saraste is on top in guard.
#REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Makaaja looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Makaaja looking to hit a scissor sweep but Saraste is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Makaaja looking for a guillotine here but Saraste defends easily.
Saraste scoring with some ground and pound. #T2##SUB2#
Makaaja looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Saraste makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Saraste distracts Makaaja with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
Makaaja is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Makaaja is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Saraste is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Makaaja had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Saraste defends it easily.
Saraste stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Makaaja swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Saraste slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T3#
Saraste content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Makaaja is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Saraste keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Makaaja's head.#SUB2#
Saraste got a little sloppy there for a moment and Makaaja has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Saraste has managed to get both his arms back between Makaaja's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Makaaja is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Saraste frees his head nicely. Oh but Makaaja has switched to an armbar! Saraste is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Mica Makaaja!
After winning the bout, Mica Makaaja 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: Oct 27, 2016 |
#R1#
Saraste misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tuup throws a counter combo.#TD#
Saraste fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Tuup to the ground. Saraste is now in Tuup's guard.
Saraste works over Tuup with some ground and pound from guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Saraste accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Saraste in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tuup keeping full guard, as Saraste tries to pass.
Saraste in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Saraste works over Tuup with some ground and pound from guard.
Saraste 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saraste scoring with punches to the head and body.
Tuup utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Saraste sitting in guard here, content to control.
Saraste tries to free his leg and advance position but Tuup is retaining full guard. #T1#
Saraste lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Saraste throws a big elbow that misses.
Saraste throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tuup works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tuup looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Saraste throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Saraste content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Saraste throws a big right hand that misses.
Saraste working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Saraste trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Saraste lands a couple of elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tuup has momentary wrist control but Saraste slips an elbow through the middle.
Saraste pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tuup is keeping the position for now.
Saraste content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T2#
Saraste engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Saraste working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Saraste won't allow Tuup to get back to his feet.
Saraste throws a big right hand that misses.
Saraste scoring with some ground and pound.
Tuup has momentary wrist control but Saraste slips an elbow through the middle.
Saraste lands a couple of digs.#ROC#
Tuup is rocked!
Tuup looks winded!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saraste passes Tuup's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Tuup really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Saraste. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Saraste is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Tuup is still in real trouble! Can Saraste finish him?
Nice strikes from Saraste there.
Saraste content to control rather than advance. #T3#
Saraste unloads with some huge strikes here! Tuup is out! Saraste wins by brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Konstantin Saraste!
A victorious Konstantin Saraste thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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