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Event:
Just Bleed 5 - New York
Date: Oct 08, 2016 |
#R1#
Barnes looks to land a left hand but Ghetta moved out of range nicely.
Ghetta's coach down at Helsinki Fight Club was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Ghetta's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Barnes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL2#
Ghetta closes the distance and clinches.
Barnes lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ghetta backwards. #CUT#
It looks like Ciro Ghetta has been cut.
Barnes misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Ghetta manages to break the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Ghetta.
Barnes throws a hook to the side of Ghetta's head but Ghetta sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ghetta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barnes manages to avoid it.
Ghetta takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Ghetta defending well as Barnes loads up on a big left hand.
Barnes cracks Ghetta with a hook to the temple - Ghetta is on wobbly legs here! Barnes swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Ghetta falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Barnes wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Paul Barnes!
Paul Barnes made sure to mention his sponsor, Voodoo Nutrition in his post fight interview.
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Event:
Just Bleed 2
Date: Sep 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Hunt misses the shot to the body.
Hunt closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ghetta circles away.#TD#
Hunt looking to score a takedown here. Ghetta is defending well but Hunt drives through and ends up in Ghetta's guard.
Hunt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hunt is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hunt passes into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hunt in particular looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ghetta for as long as he can get away with.
Hunt's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T1##SUB#
Hunt wants to work for an arm triangle but Ghetta is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hunt works his foot free and advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ghetta's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Ghetta is squirming around, avoiding Hunt's attempts to control the action.
Hunt won't let Ghetta get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hunt controlling the position easily from mount.
You get the feeling that Ghetta really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Ghetta has given up his back.
Hunt controls the action.#T3##SUB#
Hunt working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Ghetta wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Hunt is persistently looking for the submission but Ghetta is defending it well.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Hunt's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#SUB#
Hunt working for a choke but Ghetta is defending well. #T4##SUB#
Hunt is working for a rear naked choke. Ghetta is not defending it well and Hunt has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Ghetta refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Ghetta's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Fedor Hunt!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 01, 2016 |
#R1#
Asikainen has his takedown stuffed
and Ghetta counters with a straight right hand.
Ghetta throws a series of punches but Asikainen avoids them all with ease.
Asikainen steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ghetta.
Asikainen slips a jab and a cross from Ghetta.
Asikainen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ghetta defends it nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Ghetta on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ghetta closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Ghetta looks to land a combination but Asikainen avoids it well. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Asikainen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ghetta smiles and moves away.
Ciro Ghetta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vesa Asikainen.
Asikainen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Asikainen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ghetta moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
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!
Asikainen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T1##TD#
Ghetta manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Asikainen on his heels. He'll look to pass Asikainen's guard now, I'm sure.
Ghetta loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ghetta in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Asikainen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ghetta.
Ghetta trying to control the position from guard on top but Asikainen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Asikainen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Asikainen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ghetta.
Ghetta wants to control from the top but Asikainen keeps moving.
Asikainen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ghetta trying to control but Asikainen is working from the bottom.
Asikainen is looking to stand up but Ghetta isn't so interested in that idea.
Asikainen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ghetta. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2##REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Asikainen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ghetta.
Asikainen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ghetta defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Asikainen.
Ghetta circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL#
Ghetta has closed the distance and engaged Asikainen in a clinch.
Ghetta manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#BC#
Ghetta breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ghetta darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ghetta's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Ghetta duly obliges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Asikainen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ghetta sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Asikainen somewhat.#T3##CL#
Ghetta moves into range and clinches up with Asikainen.#BC#
Ghetta escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD#
Ghetta closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ghetta lands in his opponent's guard.#ES2#
Asikainen wriggles free and stands up.
Ghetta lands a nice shot that snaps Asikainen's head back.
#KD#
Ghetta drops Asikainen with a right and a left! Ghetta comes rushing in but Asikainen regains his composure and manages to keep Ghetta in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ghetta trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Asikainen wants to stand but Ghetta is controlling the position. #T4#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ghetta accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ghetta accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ghetta preventing the sweep.
Ghetta prevents Asikainen from getting back to his feet.
Ghetta throws a big elbow that misses.
Asikainen trying to keep a closed guard but Ghetta is proving a slippery customer.
Ghetta scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ghetta wants to control from the top but Asikainen keeps moving.
We've been informed that Asikainen has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Ghetta controlling from the top position.
Ghetta missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ciro Ghetta dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Asikainen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Asikainen throws an off balance right hand
#TD#
and Ghetta counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ghetta.
Ghetta trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ghetta throws a strike but Asikainen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Asikainen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Asikainen is looking to advance position but Ghetta has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Ghetta thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Ghetta throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Asikainen is looking to improve his position but Ghetta isn't that keen on the idea.
Asikainen is squirming around, avoiding Ghetta's attempts to control the action.
Ghetta throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Asikainen because Ghetta loaded up on that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ghetta avoids the attempt from Asikainen to control.#T1#
Asikainen is bucking up trying to escape but Ghetta cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Ghetta lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Asikainen is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ghetta looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
#ROC#
Asikainen is rocked!
Ghetta 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.
Ghetta throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Ghetta throwing strikes here but Asikainen is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Ghetta lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Asikainen is still in real trouble! Can Ghetta finish him?
Ghetta sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Ghetta throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Asikainen seems to have recovered his senses.
Ghetta loads up with a big shot that hurts Asikainen! He's pulled Ghetta in close but Ghetta has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Asikainen survive? More strikes from Ghetta and Asikainen is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ciro Ghetta!
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Event:
Primal 35
Date: Jul 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Cavendish misses with a straight left.
Ghetta lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Cavendish has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Cavendish swings for the body but Ghetta moves out of range.
Cavendish pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ghetta lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A low kick from Cavendish misses #TD#
and Ghetta counters with a shoot takedown. Cavendish fights it but they end up in guard.
Ghetta trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ghetta trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Cavendish manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Cavendish content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Ghetta has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Cavendish is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Ghetta.#T1#
Cavendish working away.
Ghetta striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Cavendish trying to control the action but Ghetta is working from the bottom.
Cavendish just content to control the position.
Ghetta looking for a sweep but Cavendish has passed into full mount! Oh no!#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Cavendish tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ghetta working to try and regain half guard.
Ghetta regains half guard.
Ghetta flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
#SUB#
Ghetta actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Ghetta looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ghetta punching from the bottom.
#T3##SUB#
Ghetta looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Ghetta looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ghetta strikes from the bottom but Cavendish uses the opportunity to move to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cavendish gets to mount! Ghetta was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Ghetta manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Ghetta is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Ghetta wants to control but Cavendish is keeping busy.
Ghetta is looking to improve his position.
Cavendish controlling the action here.
Ghetta wants to control but Cavendish is keeping busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Marcel Cavendish will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Cavendish throws an off balance right hand
and Ghetta counters with a left to the body. #CL#
Ghetta moves into the clinch successfully.
A bit of stalling here from Cavendish.
Cavendish lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Cavendish.
Ghetta lands a body shot.
Cavendish lands a nice uppercut.
Ghetta working aggressively here.
Ghetta misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Come on Ghetta - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Ghetta tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cavendish smiles and moves away.
Ghetta moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Cavendish throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ghetta stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T1#
Cavendish swings widly with a right hand
and Ghetta counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Cavendish slips under a jab from Ghetta.
Ghetta thuds a left hand into Cavendish's body.
A left and a right from Cavendish both land. Nice combination. #CUT2#
It looks like Ciro Ghetta has been cut.
Cavendish jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ghetta throws a big counter combination but Cavendish scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ghetta connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cavendish. Cavendish circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Cavendish throws a poor cross that misses
and Ghetta cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cavendish moves away from the strike by Ghetta.
Ghetta ducks under a wild hook from Cavendish.
Cavendish throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
and Ghetta counters with a single leg into guard. Cavendish didn't expect that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ghetta content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ghetta accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ghetta missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ciro Ghetta overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2##SUB#
Ghetta drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Cavendish dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Ghetta looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cavendish is one step ahead there.
Ghetta keeping moving, preventing Cavendish from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Ghetta is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Ghetta is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cavendish is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Ghetta has his foot on Cavendish's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cavendish works his way back into a safe position though.
Ghetta has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Cavendish has passed into side control.
#T3#
Ghetta looking for a sweep but Cavendish has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Cavendish controlling the pace for now.
Ghetta is wriggling around trying to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ghetta regains half guard.
Ghetta moves into full guard.
Ghetta looking for a sweep. Not yet Ghetta, not yet. #T4#
Cavendish controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Ghetta is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cavendish is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ghetta tries to strike from the bottom.
Ghetta wants to sweep here but Cavendish controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Ghetta looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ghetta working a defensive guard but Cavendish manages to pass into side control anyway.
Cavendish taking a breather here.
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 Ciro Ghetta will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ciro Ghetta's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Cavendish throws a looping overhand right but Ghetta ducks down to avoid it.
Ghetta seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ghetta uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cavendish.
Cavendish throws a lazy right hand but Ghetta sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A cross from Ghetta lands.#CL#
Ghetta has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cavendish lands with a short shot to the head.
Ghetta is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cavendish to keep the fight standing.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ghetta.
Cavendish using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ghetta has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cavendish looking to stall.
Ghetta lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cavendish tries to work over Ghetta's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cavendish lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cavendish throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ghettas head.
Cavendish leaning his opponent against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T1##BC2#
Cavendish pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cavendish misses with an uppercut
and Ghetta counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ghetta tries to clinch but Cavendish moves out of range.
Cavendish throws the left hand but Ghetta avoids the punch easily.
Cavendish misses with an uppercut
and Ghetta counters with a nice uppercut.
Cavendish misses with a low kick as Ghetta jumps back.
Ghetta misses with a low kick as Cavendish jumps back.
Ghetta tries to clinch up.
Cavendish appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Cavendish is looking to chop away at Ghetta's legs.
Marcel Cavendish seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cavendish misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ghetta.
Ghetta misses with a wild combination.
#T2#
Cavendish throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Ghetta tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cavendish paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cavendish wants to land a leg kick but Ghetta is out of range.
Cavendish throws a leg kick which misses Ghetta's front leg but catches the back leg as Ghetta tries to avoid it.
Cavendish misses with a hook.
Cavendish tries to land a front kick but Ghetta steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cavendish misses the body punch
and Ghetta counters with a stiff right hand.
A lazy body kick from Cavendish
and Ghetta counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ghetta wants to clinch up but Cavendish keeps it at a distance.
Ghetta's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cavendish under the eye.
Cavendish lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
#T3#
Cavendish throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
letting Ghetta counter with a right hand.
Ghetta slips a jab and a cross from Cavendish.
An attempted straight right counter from Ghetta misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cavendish. Ghetta does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cavendish throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ghetta counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cavendish throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ghetta counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cavendish throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ghetta throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cavendish on the side of the head.
Ghetta throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ghetta ducks under a wild hook from Cavendish.
Cavendish pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ghetta back to the cage. Cavendish follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Ciro Ghetta is winning the standup battle so far.
A punch lands to the side of Ghetta 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Ghetta drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#T4#
Cavendish regains half guard, as Ghetta was trying to land strikes. #SUB#
Ghetta is trying to work for a kimura but Cavendish is defending well.
Ghetta stalling away here and it's allowed Cavendish to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Ghetta is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ghetta postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
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 Ciro Ghetta.
I think Ghetta 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ciro Ghetta!
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Event:
Primal 30
Date: Jun 26, 2016 |
#R1#
St. Georges comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
St. Georges cracks a nice hook into Ghetta's ribs.#CL2#
St. Georges closes the distance and clinches.
Ghetta has a couple of punches blocked by St. Georges.
Ghetta misses with a hook to the ribs.
St. Georges lands a hook that snaps the head of Ghetta backwards.
Good body shot from St. Georges.
St. Georges struggles to land a body shot inside as Ghetta controls his hands.
Ghetta 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.
St. Georges works on Ghetta's body with a couple of short punches.
St. Georges lands a body shot.
Ghetta is breathing heavily.
St. Georges digs a right hand into Ghetta's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ghetta's gas tank.
St. Georges scores with a hook to the body.
A short right from St. Georges.
A short body shot lands from St. Georges as the two fighters clinch.
St. Georges pushes Ghetta back against the cage and 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.
A right hand to the body from St. Georges.
St. Georges lands with a light punch inside.
St. Georges lands with a short shot to the head.
St. Georges lands a body punch.
St. Georges'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.
St. Georges lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ghetta backwards. #T1#
St. Georges lands with a short head shot on the inside.
St. Georges lands on the inside with an uppercut.
St. Georges effectively controlling the action here.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as St. Georges takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ghetta throws a head punch that misses.
St. Georges lands a shot to the body.
St. Georges lands a body punch in the clinch.
St. Georges is working Ghetta over against the cage.
St. Georges will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ghetta up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Ghetta fails to land.
St. Georges pushes Ghetta back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ghetta jumps guard but St. Georges stands there with Ghetta around his waist. Ghetta gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
St. Georges lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ghetta backwards. #ROC2#
Ghetta is rocked!
St. Georges lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Ghetta to his knees! St. Georges keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pierre St. Georges!
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 33
Date: Apr 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Haapasaari rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ghetta cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A punch combination from Haapasaari misses.
Ghetta tries to clinch up but Haapasaari circles away and keeps his distance.
Ghetta connects with a nice looking jab.
Haapasaari throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ghetta was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ghetta is looking to clinch.
Ghetta 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.
Haapasaari displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ghetta.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ghetta wants to clinch#TD2#
and Haapasaari counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ghetta won't be happy with that. #T1#
Haapasaari scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Ghetta to see if he's OK.
Ghetta takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Ghetta is looking to regain half guard here but Haapasaari keeps moving and retains side control.
Haapasaari cracks Ghetta with a big right hand but Ghetta just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Haapasaari is looking to take a break and control but Ghetta is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Haapasaari looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ghetta struggling a bit here.
Ghetta gets back to half guard.
Haapasaari is looking to advance position but Ghetta won't allow it. #T2#
Haapasaari blocks the strikes from Ghetta.
Ghetta works his way to full guard. Good work.
Haapasaari stays in close to Ghetta's body and controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Haapasaari wants to pass the guard but Ghetta is keeping the position.#SUB#
Ghetta has an active guard here but Haapasaari has managed to pass into half guard.
Ghetta is looking for a sweep. Haapasaari is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ghetta moves into full guard.
Ghetta throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Haapasaari works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ghetta missing with punches from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Haapasaari is looking for a kimura but Ghetta is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Haapasaari to get the leverage. #T3#
Ghetta tries to roll over but Haapasaari keeps him under control.
Ghetta flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Haapasaari takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ghetta is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Haapasaari landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ghetta moves into full guard.
Haapasaari missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
Ghetta is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Haapasaari is aware though and is defending well.
Ghetta lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Ghetta throws a strike but Haapasaari rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Haapasaari looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Ghetta looking for a guillotine here but Haapasaari defends easily.
#T4#
Haapasaari with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ghetta keeping full guard, as Haapasaari tries to pass.
Haapasaari throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ghetta works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Haapasaari with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ghetta doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Ghetta looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Haapasaari lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Haapasaari drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Haapasaari jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Haapasaari makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Haapasaari chips away with some ground and pound.
Ghetta looking for a sweep. Not yet Ghetta, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Helmeri Haapasaari dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Haapasaari throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ghetta tried to counter with a leg kick but Haapasaari avoided it.#CL#
Ghetta forces Haapasaari back against the cage and clinches.
Haapasaari is trying to force a seperation but Ghetta has the dominant position.#TD2#
Haapasaari wants the takedown. Ghetta is fighting it off but Haapasaari persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Ghetta's guard against the cage.
Haapasaari wants to pass the guard but Ghetta is keeping the position.#SUB#
Ghetta escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Haapasaari gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Haapasaari with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ghetta is trying to keep Haapasaari in close.
#SUB#
Ghetta is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Haapasaari keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ghetta's head.#T1#
Haapasaari pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ghetta is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Haapasaari drops back looking for a leg! Ghetta is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ghetta manages to kick Haapasaari off! Haapasaari jumps back into Ghetta's guard.
Haapasaari keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ghetta's head.
Haapasaari has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Ghetta is looking for a triangle but Haapasaari pushes his legs off easily.
Ghetta keeping moving, preventing Haapasaari from controlling successfully.
Haapasaari lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Haapasaari trying to control but Ghetta is working from the bottom.
Haapasaari stopping the sweep attempt from Ghetta.
Helmeri Haapasaari has got the better of the ground game so far.
Haapasaari wants to control from the top but Ghetta keeps moving.
Haapasaari looking to pass the guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Haapasaari won't allow Ghetta to sweep him here.
Ghetta trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Haapasaari wants to control from the top but Ghetta keeps moving.
Ghetta keeping full guard, as Haapasaari tries to pass. #SUB#
Ghetta is looking for a triangle but Haapasaari pushes his legs off easily.
Ghetta looking for a sweep. Not yet Ghetta, not yet.
Haapasaari connects with a couple of short punches.
Haapasaari in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Haapasaari landing some decent shots from guard. #T3#
Ghetta is trying to control the position but Haapasaari postures up.
Haapasaari makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ghetta keeping moving, preventing Haapasaari from controlling successfully.
Haapasaari must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Haapasaari lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
Ghetta is looking for a triangle but Haapasaari pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Ghetta looking for a guillotine here but Haapasaari defends easily.
#SUB#
Ghetta escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Haapasaari gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Haapasaari avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Haapasaari stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ghetta swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Ghetta working for a triangle but Haapasaari defends it easily.
#SUB#
Ghetta has his foot on Haapasaari's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Haapasaari works his way back into a safe position though.
Haapasaari is working Ghetta over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ghetta utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Haapasaari with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
Haapasaari avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Haapasaari trying to control the position from guard on top but Ghetta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ghetta bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Haapasaari's guard. #REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Helmeri Haapasaari showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Haapasaari misses with a combination
and Ghetta counters with a nice uppercut.
Haapasaari throws a sloppy body shot
and Ghetta counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ghetta tries to close the distance and clinch but Haapasaari swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Ghetta gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ghetta lands with a short shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Haapasaari lands a takedown into guard.
#SUB#
Ghetta working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Haapasaari doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Haapasaari manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ghetta keeping moving, preventing Haapasaari from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Ghetta had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Haapasaari defends it easily.#T1##SUB#
Ghetta looking for a guillotine here but Haapasaari defends easily.
#SUB#
Ghetta looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Haapasaari wants to pass the guard but Ghetta is keeping the position.
Ghetta has momentary wrist control but Haapasaari slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB#
Ghetta is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Ghetta has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Haapasaari can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Ghetta had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Haapasaari defends it easily.
Haapasaari trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Ghetta is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Haapasaari is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Haapasaari thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Haapasaari cracks Ghetta with a solid left hand.
Ghetta thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Haapasaari trying to control but Ghetta is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Ghetta working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Haapasaari doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Haapasaari manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Haapasaari chips away with some ground and pound.#T3#
Haapasaari is in close to Ghetta's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Haapasaari lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Haapasaari stands up over Ghetta, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ghetta lands some strikes from the bottom.#SUB#
Haapasaari avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Haapasaari scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB#
Ghetta has his foot on Haapasaari's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Haapasaari works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Haapasaari avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ghetta wants to sweep but no luck.
Haapasaari is working Ghetta over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T4#
Haapasaari trying to control the position from guard on top but Ghetta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Haapasaari chips away with some ground and pound.#ROC2#
Ghetta is rocked!
Haapasaari arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Ghetta's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Helmeri Haapasaari!
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