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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 38
Date: May 29, 2016 |
#R1#
A swing and a miss from Tatli.
Tatli misses the shot to the body.
Gonalez tries to clinch up but Tatli circles away and keeps his distance.
Tatli appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Tatli misses with a body shot.
Salo Gonalez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gonalez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tatli pinned against the cage. Tatli gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nice takedown defense from Tatli. No joy for Gonalez on that attempt.
Tatli slaps away a takedown attempt from Gonalez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tatli appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Salo Gonalez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonalez fails with the takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Tatli as Gonalez shoots in.#T1#
Tatli throws a jab when Gonalez was well out of range.
Gonalez has been working on his balance at , so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Tatli.
Gonalez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tatli defends it nicely.
Gonalez tries to clinch but Tatli moves out of range.
Tatli let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Tatli shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gonalez sprawls well. Gonalez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tatli gets slowly back to his feet.
Tatli moves out of range of the body kick.
No joy there for Gonalez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tatli closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Gonalez slips under a jab.
Tatli lands a nice shot to the body.
#T2#
Tatli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gonalez.
Tatli throws a body punch but Gonalez moves out of range.
Gonalez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tatli.
A shot to the body from Gonalez misses #TD2#
and Tatli counters with a takedown into side control.
Gonalez tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tatli avoids the attempt from Gonalez to control.
Gonalez is wriggling around trying to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gonalez regains half guard.#SUB2#
Tatli seems to be working for a kimura but Gonalez defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Tatli seems to be working for a kimura but Gonalez defends the submission attempt.#T3#
Tatli wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gonalez keeps working.
Tatli missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gonalez wants to get back to his feet.
Gonalez is looking for a sweep. Tatli is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tatli throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tatli blocks the strikes from Gonalez.
Gonalez taking some punishment here, with Tatli in his half guard. #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.
Gonalez tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Tatli is nestled in close to Gonalez, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Tatli working over Gonalez with some ground and pound. Gonalez looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Tatli is trying to control the action in half guard but Gonalez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gonalez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Gonalez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tatli cracks Gonalez with a solid left hand.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tatli's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gonalez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tatli throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Gonalez throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Tatli escapes and throws Gonalez's legs to the side, diving into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Tatli dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
A telegraphed right hand from Tatli misses the target.
Gonalez misses with a kick to the body.
Tatli doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Gonalez shoots in for a double leg but Tatli sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tatli jabs Gonalez to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tatli throws a nice looking combination but Gonalez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tatli misses with a hook to the body
#CL#
and Gonalez counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Gonalez.
Gonalez goes for a takedown attempt but Tatli pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Tatli throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonalez shoots for a double leg takedown but Tatli sprawls well. He's pushed Gonalez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Salo Gonalez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gonalez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tatli is looking for the big counter here.
Gonalez wants to clinch up but Tatli keeps it at a distance.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Gonalez.
Gonalez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tatli is fending him off so far but Gonalez persists. Nope, Tatli circles away and we're back to standing.
Tatli feints the counter takedown.
Gonalez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A little jabbing left from Tatli on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tatli rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gonalez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gonalez throws a big shot that misses.
Robert Tatli seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gonalez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice defenses there by Gonalez.
Tatli has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tatli feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gonalezs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tatli throws a jab but it's blocked by Gonalez.
Tatli shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gonalez counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Gonalez avoids the body shot from Tatli.
Salo Gonalez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gonalez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tatli but Tatli pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tatli looks like he wants to counter punch here.#TD2#
Tatli drives through with a takedown into Gonalez's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Tatli landing with the ground and pound.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tatli wants to control from the top but Gonalez keeps moving. #SUB2#
Tatli is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Tatli throws an elbow that misses. Gonalez uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tatli's guard. Nice move by Gonalez!#REVR#
Gonalez trying to control but Tatli is working from the bottom.
Tatli working a defensive guard here.
Tatli wants to sweep but no luck.
Tatli is trying to control the position but Gonalez postures up.
Gonalez looking to sit in guard and control but Tatli gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T4#
Tatli postures up in Gonalez's guard and throws a big left but Gonalez blocks it.
Gonalez seems keen to control Tatli's posture.
Tatli working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gonalez's head.
Gonalez keeping moving, preventing Tatli from controlling successfully.
Tatli keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gonalez's head.
Tatli works over Gonalez with some ground and pound from guard.
Gonalez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tatli on the ground.
Gonalez keeping moving, preventing Tatli from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tatli throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gonalez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Robert Tatli has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Tatli got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gonalez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tatli has managed to get both his arms back between Gonalez's legs - danger averted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Tatli showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Gonalez throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Tatli to counter with a crisp jab.
Tatli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gonalez.
Tatli is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gonalez rather than just go for the knockout.
Tatli darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Gonalez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tatli swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gonalez tries to clinch there but Tatli circles away.
Tatli swings for the body but Gonalez moves out of range.
Gonalez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tatli defends well and Gonalez ends up having to push Tatli into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tatli. Gonalez does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tatli misses with a wild body shot.
Tatli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gonalez.
Gonalez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tatli swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gonalez tries a head kick but it misses.
#T1#
Gonalez avoids the body shot from Tatli.
Gonalez connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tatli momentarily.
Tatli swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL#
Gonalez closes the distance and pushes Tatli back into the cage.
Gonalez displaying some good clinch control by pressing Tatli up against the cage.#BC2#
Tatli escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tatli misses with a shot to the body
and Gonalez counters with a series of strikes. Tatli will be more careful next time no doubt.
Tatli takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T2##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gonalez is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tatli to keep the fight standing.
Gonalez is trying to break free.#BC2#
Tatli escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tatli slaps away a takedown attempt from Gonalez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Salo Gonalez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tatli swings for the body but Gonalez moves out of range.
Gonalez throws a sloppy head kick and Tatli moves out of range easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Gonalez clinches up with Tatli and pushes him back against the cage.
Tatli tries to score a body lock takedown but Gonalez shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T3#
Tatli slowing the pace effectively.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gonalez.
Tatli displaying some good clinch control by pressing Gonalez up against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Gonalez.
Tatli has Gonalez pressed against the cage.
Gonalez tries for a takedown but Tatli manages to get underhooks.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gonalez is trying to pull guard but Tatli turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Good body shot from Gonalez.
Gonalez is looking for a takedown.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Robert Tatli is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gonalez is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tatli gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC2#
Tatli breaks from the clinch.
Salo Gonalez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tatli throws a body shot but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Robert Tatli.
I've got Tatli winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Tatli!
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 37
Date: May 22, 2016 |
#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Walker. Those never looked like landing.
Gonalez fails with a takedown attempt.
Walker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A good leg kick by Walker.
Gonalez misses with a kick to the body.
#CL2#
Walker closes the distance and clinches.
Walker misses with a body punch.
Gonalez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Walker missing with knees to the body.
We've been informed that Walker has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Gonalez will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Walker up against the cage.
Walker tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gonalez avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Gonalez breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Gonalez has taken the fight to the clinch.
Walker missing with knees to the body.
Gonalez avoiding damage as Walker throws knees to the body.
Walker throws an elbow that misses.
Walker blocks an elbow strike.#T1##BC#
Gonalez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gonalez has been working on his balance at , so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Walker.
Walker lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
#CL#
Gonalez has taken the fight to the clinch.
Walker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Walker tries a knee to the head but Gonalez blocks it.
Walker misses with a body punch.
Walker tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#BC#
Gonalez manages to break the clinch.
Walker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gonalez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Eric Walker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Walker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gonalez.
Gonalez takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#CUT2#
It looks like Salo Gonalez has been cut.
Gonalez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Eric Walker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Walker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Walker misses with a head kick.
#CL2#
Walker moves into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Walker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T2##BC#
Gonalez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Gonalez has Walker up against the cage in a clinch.
Gonalez is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Walker pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Walker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Walker tries to land knees in the clinch but Gonalez avoids the damage to the body.
Walker lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The referee calls for Gonalez to work.
Gonalez avoids a wild elbow strike from Walker.
Gonalez is trying to maintain a safe position but Walker gets an underhook and turns Gonalez into the cage.
Gonalez takes a shot to the head.
Walker is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gonalez is defending well for now.
Gonalez prevents a body shot from Walker.
Walker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gonalez is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Walker to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Salo Gonalez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gonalez lands a nice uppercut.#T3#
Walker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gonalez's elbow.
Walker misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gonalez.
Walker lands with a right to the head.
Gonalez tries to pull guard but Walker holds him up against the cage and eventually Gonalez drops back down to his feet.
Gonalez jumps guard but Walker turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Gonalez is trying to pull guard but Walker has him pressed against the cage.
Walker missing with knees to the body.
Walker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Walker can't find room to land a body shot as Gonalez controls the action.
Gonalez blocks the elbow strike.
#BC#
Gonalez breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Gonalez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gonalez is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Walker pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Gonalez tries to score a body lock takedown but Walker shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Walker lands a hook to the side of the head.
Walker misses with an elbow over the top.
Walker misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Walker scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gonalez has Walker pressed against the cage.
Walker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gonalez drops down looking for an ankle pick but Walker pulls his leg out and moves away.
Gonalez takes a head kick and keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A good leg kick by Walker.
Gonalez throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gonalez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Walker as he avoids it easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Walker, right into the meat.
Walker is looking to slow Gonalez down with leg kicks.
Walker lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Walker looks to land a combination but Gonalez avoids it well. #CL2#
Walker has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gonalez is trying to pull guard but Walker has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Walker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Salo Gonalez's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
A big left from Walker misses.
Gonalez half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Gonalez misses with a takedown attempt - Walker sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Walker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Walker throws a head kick that half lands.
Salo Gonalez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gonalez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Walker defends well and Gonalez ends up having to push Walker into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Walker lands a slapping body shot.
Gonalez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Walker is fending him off so far but Gonalez persists. Nope, Walker circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Salo Gonalez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Walker scores with a head kick.
Gonalez takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Gonalez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gonalez is looking for a counter combo.
Gonalez shoots in and drives through. Walker sprawls well.
Walker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Walker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Walker scoring well with a low kick there.
#CL2#
Walker clinches up with Gonalez and pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
With the fighters up against the cage, Walker throws an elbow but misses.
Walker throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Gonalez blocks a body shot from Walker. #T1#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Gonalez is trying to stall.
Gonalez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Walker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Walker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Walker with a knee to the head.
#TD#
Gonalez pulls guard effortlessly.
Gonalez has a closed guard, preventing Walker from standing up. #SUB#
Gonalez looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Walker passes into half guard.
Gonalez wants to control but Walker is keeping busy.
#T2#
Gonalez is staying active underneath Walker, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gonalez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Walker is working away from the top position though.
Gonalez tries to kick Walker off but Walker keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Walker thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gonalez's head. #SUB2#
Walker is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Walker is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
#T3#
Gonalez is staying active underneath Walker, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gonalez shoots in but no luck this time.
Walker unleashes a big counter combination but Gonalez bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Gonalez throws a low kick but Walker avoids it.
Gonalez dives in for a single leg takedown but Walker sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Walker tries to bum rush Gonalez with a series of wild strikes but Gonalez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gonalez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Walker circles away.
Nice body kick from Walker.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL2#
Walker closes the distance and clinches.
Walker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Walker softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gonalez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Walker works on Gonalez's body with a couple of short punches.
Gonalez tries to stall but Walker uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Walker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Walker is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gonalez is defending well for now.#T4#
Walker struggles to land a body shot inside as Gonalez controls his hands.
Gonalez can't get the takedown.
Walker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gonalez prevents a body shot from Walker.
Walker looking to throw knees to the head but Gonalez is blocking nicely.
Gonalez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gonalez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Walker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC#
Gonalez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Walker misses with a combination
and Gonalez counters with a series of strikes. Walker will be more careful next time no doubt.
Walker is looking to clinch but Gonalez is avoiding it.
#CL#
Gonalez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Walker, pushing him back against the cage.
Eric Walker seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gonalez blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Walker creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #TD#
Gonalez turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Gonalez manages to end up in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Walker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Salo Gonalez's cut.
That's time! Gonalez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Gonalez avoids the head kick by Walker.
Walker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Walker connects with a body shot.
Walker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gonalez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gonalez fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Walker is out of range.
Walker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gonalez scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Gonalez fails with a takedown attempt.
Walker swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Gonalez to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonalez takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Gonalez tries for a takedown but Walker sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Walker misses.
Walker throws a nice outside leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Walker misses with a head kick.
Walker throws a sloppy head kick and Gonalez moves out of range easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Walker throws a head kick but Gonalez moves out of range.
#T1#
Walker throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gonalez.
Gonalez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gonalez feinted with a counter takedown.
Gonalez looks to land a combination but Walker avoids it well.
Walker keeps Gonalez at a distance using the push kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Walker misses the target.
Walker thumps Gonalez with a low kick.
Walker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Walker is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gonalez rather than just go for the knockout.
Gonalez misses with a wild combination.
#TD#
Gonalez shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Gonalez throwing shots but Walker is blocking nicely. #T2#
Walker wants to get back to his feet.
#SU#
Gonalez stands up from half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gonalez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Walker is fending him off so far but Gonalez persists. Nope, Walker circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Salo Gonalez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Walker lands a head kick!
Gonalez dives in for a single leg takedown but Walker sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Gonalez takes a kick to the side of the head.#ROC2#
Gonalez is rocked!
Eric Walker seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Walker instigates a clinch.
Walker working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Walker pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Walker cracks Gonalez with a nice body shot.#T3#
Walker has a couple of punches blocked by Gonalez.
Walker tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gonalez avoids it.
Walker misses with a knee strike.
Walker misses with an elbow over the top.
Walker tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gonalez avoids it.#BC#
Gonalez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Walker misses with a few strikes there.
Gonalez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Walker as he avoids it easily.
Walker leaves Gonalez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Walker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Walker throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Gonalez's head.
Walker throws a head kick that Gonalez semi-blocks.
Walker throws a head kick but Gonalez moves out of range.
Gonalez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T4##CL2#
Walker moves into range and clinches up with Gonalez.
Walker lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Walker just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gonalez's brow.
Walker misses with a body punch.
Gonalez blocks a body shot from Walker.
Gonalez avoiding damage as Walker throws knees to the body.
A hook to the body from Walker.
#TD#
Gonalez jumps into guard, dragging Walker to the mat.
Walker trying to stand up but can't free himself from Gonalez's guard.
Gonalez is looking to stand back up but Walker counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Gonalez.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eric Walker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Walker winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eric Walker!
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 31
Date: Apr 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Malaska misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gonalez.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gonalez.
And Malaska counters with a quick kick to the body but Gonalez blocks it.
Malaska lands with a nice combination. Gonalez backs away looking to recover.#CUT#
It looks like Salo Gonalez has been cut.
Malaska slaps away a takedown attempt from Gonalez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Malaska!
#ROC#
Gonalez is rocked!
Gonalez throws a head kick but Malaska moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Gonalez.
Malaska pushes Gonalez away with a front kick.
Malaska throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL2#
and Gonalez counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Gonalez.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Gonalez is looking for a takedown.
Erik Malaska has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Salo Gonalez.
Gonalez is trying to break the clinch but Malaska has him pressed against the cage. #T1#
Gonalez is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Malaska wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC2#
Gonalez breaks the clinch.
Gonalez walks forward, straight into a front kick from Malaska.#CL2#
Gonalez forces Malaska back against the cage and clinches.
Malaska is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gonalez tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Malaska smiles and moves away.
Malaska cracks Gonalez with a right hand to the side of the head.
Malaska works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Gonalez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Malaska is fending him off so far but Gonalez persists. Nope, Malaska circles away and we're back to standing.
Malaska is looking to clinch but Gonalez is avoiding it.
Gonalez is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Both fighters circling a little - Malaska finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Malaska moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Malaska misses with a wild combination.
Erik Malaska is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Malaska misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gonalez wants to counter the offense by Malaska and move into the clinch position.
Gonalez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Gonalez clinches. #BC#
Malaska manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Malaska pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Gonalez moves into the clinch.#BC#
Malaska breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Gonalez closes the distance and pushes Malaska back into the cage.
Malaska tries to break the clinch but Gonalez is controlling the position.
Malaska working hard to break the clinch.
Gonalez keeps control of Malaska as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T3#
Malaska wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Malaska can't break the clinch.
Gonalez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Malaska or not.
Gonalez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gonalez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Malaska just stands there and leans against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Malaska's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Gonalez manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Gonalez clinches.
Gonalez tries to score a body lock takedown but Malaska shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Gonalez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Malaska has him pressed against the cage.
Gonalez changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Malaska fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Malaska fails to land with a series of punches.
Gonalez dives in for a single leg takedown but Malaska sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Malaska throws a sloppy head kick and Gonalez moves out of range easily. #T4#
Gonalez shoots in but no luck this time.
Malaska tries to bum rush Gonalez with a series of wild strikes but Gonalez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Malaska lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Sloppy strikes from Malaska. Those never looked like landing.
Gonalez misses with a body kick.
Gonalez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gonalez tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Malaska tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gonalez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Gonalez!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Malaska throws a series of punches but Gonalez avoids them all with ease.
Erik Malaska seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Malaska is breathing heavily.
Malaska on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gonalez. Gonalez obviously looking to wear him down.
Gonalez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gonalez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A little feinted left hand from Malaska on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Donk. Malaska catches Gonalez right on the button with a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erik Malaska dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Salo Gonalez's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Malaska throws an overhand right that lands on Gonalez's shoulder, as Gonalez tries to avoid the shot.
Malaska throws a series of punches but Gonalez moves out of range.
Malaska leaves Gonalez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Malaska changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL2#
Gonalez has Malaska up against the cage in a clinch.
Gonalez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Malaska avoids it.#BC#
Malaska breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Malaska tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gonalez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malaska fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gonalez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Malaska.#CL2#
Gonalez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gonalez fails to pull guard.
#BC#
Malaska manages to break the clinch.
#T1#
Gonalez shoots for a takedown but Malaska saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
It looked like Malaska was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Erik Malaska has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Salo Gonalez.
Malaska fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gonalez misses with a head kick.
#CL2#
Gonalez drives through and clinches with Malaska against the cage.
Gonalez keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Malaska's efforts to push away.
Malaska is looking to break free of the clinch but Gonalez has double underhooks.
Gonalez goes for a takedown attempt but Malaska pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Gonalez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Erik Malaska is winning the standup battle so far.
A punch combination from Malaska misses. #CL2#
Gonalez gets a clinch.
Salo Gonalez seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gonalez keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Malaska's efforts to push away.
Malaska is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gonalez can do to turn this around?
Gonalez is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Malaska pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T2#
Malaska is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Gonalez is breathing heavily.#BC#
Malaska's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Malaska scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Malaska throws a right hand that Gonalez ducks under and follows up with a left that Gonalez also avoids with ease.
Malaska takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sloppy strikes from Malaska. Those never looked like landing.
Gonalez feints the counter takedown.
Malaska throws a nice looking combination but Gonalez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Malaska misses with a two punch combination.
Gonalez is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Malaska tries to bum rush Gonalez with a series of wild strikes but Gonalez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gonalez steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Malaska.
Gonalez misses with a takedown attempt - Malaska sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gonalez stuns Malaska with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T3#
Malaska lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Malaska.
Gonalez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Malaska tries to avoid it but Gonalez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Malaska to the ground. Malaska escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gonalez shoots in and drives through. Malaska sprawls well.
Malaska takes one to the chin there.
Danga de danga de dang - Gonalez scores with a four punch combination!#CL2#
Gonalez pushes Malaska up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Gonalez breaks the clinch.
Erik Malaska is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Malaska tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Gonalez counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Malaska tries to clinch
letting Gonalez counter with a right hand.
Malaska lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Malaska misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Gonalez has Malaska up against the cage in a clinch.
Malaska tries to circle away but Gonalez has him pinned against the cage.#T4#
Malaska looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD2#
Gonalez drags the fight down to the ground.
#ES2#
Gonalez pushes Malaska off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Malaska moves in looking to clinch but Gonalez pushes him off.
Malaska tries to clinch there but Gonalez circles away.
Gonalez fails with a takedown attempt.
Gonalez looks for a takedown but Malaska sprawls well.
Malaska lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Salo Gonalez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Salo Gonalez's cut.
That's time! Malaska's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Malaska bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gonalez's head.
Gonalez dives in for a single leg takedown but Malaska sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Gonalez moves out of range of the body kick from Malaska.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gonalez is defended easily by Malaska.
Gonalez fails with a takedown attempt.
Erik Malaska has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Salo Gonalez.
Malaska throws a series of punches but Gonalez avoids them all with ease.
Malaska rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gonalez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malaska misses with a low kick.
Gonalez tries for a takedown but Malaska sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Malaska throws a right hand that Gonalez ducks under and follows up with a left that Gonalez also avoids with ease.
Gonalez looks to land a combination but Malaska avoids it well. #T1#
A punch combination from Malaska misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL2#
Gonalez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Malaska wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Malaska wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gonalez tries to break free but Malaska pushes him back against the cage.
Malaska is trying to break the clinch but Gonalez is controlling him.
Malaska being controlled against the cage.
Malaska tries to circle away but Gonalez has him pinned against the cage.
Malaska wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gonalez has Malaska pressed against the cage, preventing Malaska from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gonalez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Malaska is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gonalez wants a takedown but no success here.
Gonalez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Malaska is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Malaska tries to break free but Gonalez pushes him back against the cage.
Malaska wants to get back to striking at distance but Gonalez won't allow it.
Malaska is trying to break free.
Malaska has Gonalez pressed against the cage, preventing Gonalez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Malaska wants to break free but Gonalez has control.
Malaska working hard to break the clinch.
Gonalez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Malaska gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Gonalez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Malaska letting Gonalez take a breather here.#T3#
Gonalez tries to land knees in the clinch but Malaska avoids the damage to the body.
Gonalez is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gonalez throws an elbow that misses.
Gonalez fails to pull guard.
#BC#
Malaska breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gonalez slips a jab and a cross from Malaska.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gonalez! But no joy.
A punch combination from Malaska misses.
Gonalez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Malaska looks to score with a jab to the body but Gonalez is just out of range.
Malaska leaves Gonalez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Malaska avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gonalez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Malaska throws out the jab. #T4#
Gonalez shoots in for a takedown but Malaska shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Malaska lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
An inside leg kick lands from Malaska.
Malaska swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gonalez counters with a nice uppercut.
Malaska jabs Gonalez right on the nose. Gonalez blinks but takes it well.
Gonalez shoots in but no luck this time.
Gonalez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Malaska as he jumps to the side.
Malaska is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Gonalez.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Malaska throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gonalez lands a jab to Malaska's midsection.
A punch combination from Malaska misses.
Gonalez moves out of range as Malaska strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Erik Malaska showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Malaska 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Erik Malaska!
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