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Event:
AFA 2
Date: Dec 05, 2017 |
#R1#
Solberg lands a head kick. Tauer smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Solberg scores with a jab. Tauer acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Solberg avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tauer throws a body shot but no joy.
Solberg pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tauer looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tauer connects with a looping right hand.
A lazy left from Tauer finds it's target.
Solberg misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tauer bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Solberg's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice uppercut there from Tauer.
Tauer throws a series of punches but Solberg avoids them all with ease.
Solberg shoots in looking for a takedown. Tauer tries to sprawl out of it but Solberg keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tauer manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Solberg takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#T1#
Tauer misses with a takedown attempt - Solberg sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tauer lands a slapping body shot.
Tauer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Solberg.
Solberg misses with a head kick.
Good shot there by Tauer.
Tauer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Solberg moves away.
Tauer is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Tauer scores with a jab to the head.
Solberg dives in for a single leg takedown but Tauer sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Tauer blocks a head kick by Solberg.
Tauer connects with a jab.
Tauer lands a jab to the head.
Tauer has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Solberg throws a head kick but Tauer moves out of range.
#T2#
Tauer scores with a hook.#ROC2#
Solberg is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!#KD2#
Tauer throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Solberg tumbling to the canvas!
Oh Solberg is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tauer stays in close to Solberg's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Solberg is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tauer is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Solberg seems to have got his legs back now.#SU2#
Tauer gets to his feet - Solberg follows without any prompting.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tauer. #TD#
Solberg shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Tauer has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Solberg is working away from the top position though.#T3##SUB#
Solberg wants to work for an arm triangle but Tauer is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Tauer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Solberg is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Solberg maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Tauer could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Solberg has cracked it and Tauer is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Solberg!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Peter Solberg!
Peter Solberg managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Zenith Nutrition (160q/225$), into his post fight interview.
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Event:
Aspire MMA - Just Bleed 38
Date: May 13, 2017 |
#R1#
Sykk throws a leg kick
and Solberg counters with a stiff right hand.
Sykk misses with a straight left.
Sykk misses with an uppercut. Solberg saw that one coming.
Sykk looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sykk throws a good cross that connects.
Sykk tries to land a front kick but Solberg steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
An attempted straight right counter from Solberg misses the target.
Sykk misses with a looping left.
Sykk motions for Solberg to come forward. Sykk throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sykk tried to score with a low kick but Solberg checks it.
Solberg checks the leg kick.
Sykk wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sykk lands an overhand right.#T1#
Solberg looks to land a right hand but Sykk moved out of range.
Sykk misses with a lunging right hand
and Solberg counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sykk swings widly with a right hand
and Solberg cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sykk ducks right into an uppercut from Solberg.
Solberg scores with the left hand. Sykk knows he should have avoided that one.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sykk.
Sykk keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sykk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Solberg was well out of range. Poor timing from Sykk.
Sykk wants to land a leg kick but Solberg is out of range.
Solberg on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sykk ducks under a wild hook from Solberg.
Solberg scores with a punch to the head.
Solberg misses with a low kick.
Sykk wants to counter the offense by Solberg and move into the clinch position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Solberg on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sykk. Sykk obviously looking to wear him down.
Solberg avoids a kick to the body.
#T2#
Sykk slips under a jab from Solberg.
Sykk uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Solberg.
Sykk checks a leg kick.
Solberg slips a jab from Sykk.
Solberg pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL2#
Sykk rushes Solberg and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sykk lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Solberg backwards.
Solberg working hard to break the clinch.
Sykk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sykk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Solberg trying to stall but Sykk improves his position.
Sykk misses with a punch to the body.
Sykk prevents Solberg from breaking the clinch.
Sykk blocks an uppercut.
#BC2#
Sykk's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Solberg throws a hook but Sykk blocks it.
Solberg stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sykk.#T3#
Solberg tried to score with a low kick but Sykk checks it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Solberg.
An inside leg kick lands from Solberg.
Asmund Sykk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Solberg loads up on a big right hand but Sykk slips the punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Sykk misses the target.
Solberg feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Solberg throws a looping overhand right but Sykk ducks down to avoid it.
Sykk throws a low kick but it's checked well by Solberg.
Sykk avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sykk takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Solberg throws a jab but it's blocked by Sykk.
Sykk throws out a counter right but Solberg avoids it with no problem.
Sykk wants to land a leg kick but Solberg is out of range.
Sykk throws a leg kick that misses.
It looked like Solberg wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Solberg swings away with a leg kick that misses.
The crowd cheers as Sykk lands an impressive looking overhand right. Solberg doesn't seem phased though.
Solberg missing with a left hand there. Sykk was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T4#
Sykk tries to close the distance and clinch but Solberg swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Solberg throws a head kick but Sykk moves out of range.
Sykk checks a leg kick.
It seemed like Sykk was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A low kick from Solberg misses
and Sykk makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#CL2#
Sykk gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC2#
Sykk pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sykk throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Solberg counters with an outside leg kick.
Solberg connects with a solid leg kick.
Sykk uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Solberg.
Sykk misses with a body shot.
Solberg swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Solberg throws the left hand but Sykk avoids the punch easily.#CL2#
Sykk moves into the clinch.
A short right from Sykk on the inside.
Sykk lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Solberg backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Asmund Sykk will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Solberg throws a shot from downtown. Sykk moves away and avoids it.
Peter Solberg is winning the standup battle so far.
Solberg avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Solberg misses with a hook. Sykk ducked under it nicely.
Sykk takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Solberg moves away from the strike by Sykk.
Sykk tries a head kick but it misses.
Solberg avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sykk throws a front kick aimed at Solberg's knee but Solberg avoids it well.
A low kick from Solberg misses
and Sykk counters with a three punch combo that has Solberg backing up. Solberg nods at Sykk to acknowledge the strikes.#CL2#
Sykk clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Solberg looking to stall.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Sykk lands a right hand.
A head punch on the inside from Sykk fails to land. #BC#
Solberg escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1#
Sykk moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sykk throws a low kick but Solberg moves out of range easily.
Solberg misses with a looping left.
Sykk takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Solberg clobbers Sykk with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Good shot there by Sykk.
Solberg misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Solberg throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sykk sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Solberg connects with a leg kick. Sykk looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sykk fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Solberg looks to throw the jab but Sykk is out of range.
Sykk connects with a single shot there.
Sykk displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Solberg throws out the jab.
Sykk throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Solberg sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Solberg avoids the body shot from Sykk.
#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sykk gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Solberg displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sykk throws out the jab.
The fighters circling - Sykk throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sykk lands with a cross. #CL2#
Sykk closes the distance and pushes Solberg back into the cage.
Sykk lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC2#
Sykk's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sykk tries to clinch but Solberg moves out of range.
Solberg throws a poor cross that misses
and Sykk counters with a nice uppercut.
Solberg looks to land a right hand but Sykk moved out of range.
Sykk throws a looping overhand right but Solberg ducks down to avoid it.
Solberg throws a shot from downtown. Sykk moves away and avoids it.
Sykk misses with a looping left.
Sykk thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3#
Solberg fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sykk has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Solberg misses with a low kick as Sykk jumps back.
A head kick misses from Solberg.
Solberg misses with a low kick.
Solberg moves out of range as Sykk throws a body kick.
Sykk tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Solberg is looking to counter punch.
Sykk throws a jab when Solberg was well out of range.
Sykk misses with a head kick.
Sykk takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sykk looks to throw the jab but Solberg is out of range.
Solberg thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sykk shapes to counter with a head kick.
Solberg slips under a jab from Sykk.
A big left from Sykk misses.
Solberg throws a low kick but Sykk avoids it.
Sykk looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A low kick from Sykk misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T4#
Solberg checks a leg kick.
It looked like Solberg wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sykk attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Solberg throws a hook to the side of Sykk's head but Sykk sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sykk slips under a jab.
Solberg connects with a right hand. Sykk shakes it off.
Sykk lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sykk throws the left hand but Solberg avoids the punch easily.
Sykk looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Solberg throws a hook but Sykk avoids it easily.
Sykk throws a low kick but it's checked well by Solberg.#CL2#
Sykk gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Solberg pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sykk avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sykk misses with a right hand
and Solberg counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Asmund Sykk will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Solberg scores with a nice head shot.
Solberg moves away from the strike by Sykk.
Sykk throws a jab when Solberg was well out of range.
Solberg avoids a punch combination nicely.
Solberg throws a lazy right hand but Sykk sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A nice side step and Sykk releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sykk.
Sykk lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sykk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slow jab from Solberg misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Solberg walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A jab lands there for Solberg.
Sykk stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Solberg.
Sykk tries to close the distance and clinch but Solberg swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A lazy left from Sykk finds it's target.#T1#
Sykk blocks a head kick by Solberg.
Solberg loads up on a big right hand but Sykk slips the punch.
Solberg throws a leg kick
and Sykk counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Solberg misses with a hook. Sykk ducked under it nicely.
Solberg backing away here, and Sykk unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Solberg throws a head kick that misses
and Sykk cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sykk wants to land a leg kick but Solberg is out of range.
Solberg throws a leg kick but Sykk checks it.
Sykk looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Solberg takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Solberg takes a kick to the side of the head.#ROC2#
Solberg is rocked!
Solberg misses with a straight left.
Sykk avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sykk cracks the inside of Solberg's front leg. #T2#
Sykk slips a straight right by Solberg.
Sykk bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Oh Solberg is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sykk lands a jab to Solberg's midsection.
Solberg seems to have got his legs back now.
A jab lands there for Sykk.
Solberg misses with a leg kick.
Sykk misses with a left hand
and Solberg counters with an outside leg kick.
Sykk throws a sloppy head kick and Solberg moves out of range easily.
Solberg misses with a looping right.#CL2#
Sykk closes the distance and clinches.
Solberg takes a shot to the head.
Sykk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Solberg tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sykk's elbow.
Sykk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Solberg's elbow. #BC2#
Sykk breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice uppercut there from Sykk.
Asmund Sykk is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sykk has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Sykk bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sykk checks a leg kick nicely.
Solberg throws a lazy uppercut
and Sykk counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Solberg.
Solberg swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sykk avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Solberg moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Solberg throws a nice outside leg kick.
Solberg's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sykk connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Solberg scrambles back to his feet.
Solberg waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sykk.
Sykk 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.
Solberg moves out of range of the strikes.
Sykk swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Solberg.#T4#
A jab from Sykk finds it's way through Solberg's defenses.
Solberg checks a leg kick.
Solberg slips under a jab from Sykk.
A little feinted left hand from Solberg on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Solberg lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Solberg throws a hook but Sykk avoids it easily.
Solberg throws a leg kick
and Sykk counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Solberg moves out of range as Sykk strikes.
Good standup being displayed there by Solberg as he connects with a hook.
Solberg on the wrong end of a nice jab.
An inside leg kick from Solberg misses.
Solberg throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sykk scores with a crisp jab that stopped Solberg in his tracks.
Solberg keeps the fight on the outside.
Peter Solberg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sykk lands a head shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Asmund Sykk comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sykk has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Asmund Sykk!
Our winner, Asmund Sykk, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Aspire MMA - Just Bleed 31
Date: Apr 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Solberg misses with a right hand
and Skovgaard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Solberg lands a leg kick that knocks Skovgaard off balance momentarily.
That kick from Solberg tenderised Skovgaard's leg. Skovgaard is trying to keep his angry face on.
Skovgaard looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Peter Solberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Solberg missing with a left hand there. Skovgaard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Skovgaard's coach down at IMMA Gym of Elite ASS was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Skovgaard's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Solberg throws a lazy uppercut
and Skovgaard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Solberg misses with a looping right.
Skovgaard throws a front kick aimed at Solberg's knee but Solberg avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Solberg ducks under a wild hook from Skovgaard.
Skovgaard defending well as Solberg loads up on a big left hand.
Skovgaard misses with a looping left.
Skovgaard tries to work over Solberg's front leg with a kick but Solberg checks it. #T1#
Skovgaard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Solberg with a hook.
Skovgaard throws the kick towards the body but Solberg avoids it.
Solberg fires out a quick counter leg kick but Skovgaard just manages to avoid it.
Skovgaard misses with a straight right.
Skovgaard throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Skovgaard takes a swing at Solberg's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Skovgaard closes the distance and clinches.
A short left from Solberg.
Solberg misses with a body punch.
Skovgaard digs a right hand into Solberg's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Solberg's gas tank. #BC2#
Skovgaard breaks from the clinch.
Skovgaard moves out of range of the leg kick from Solberg.
Skovgaard lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Skovgaard throws a low kick but it's checked well by Solberg.#T2#
Skovgaard tries to score with a low kick but Solberg moves his leg out of the way.
Solberg was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Skovgaard throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Solberg throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
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!
Skovgaard works the jab nicely.
Solberg throws a right hand that misses
#KD2#
and Skovgaard counters with a nice right hand that sends Solberg toppling to the canvas! Solberg scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Skovgaard finish him?!#ROC2#
Solberg is rocked!
Solberg throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Skovgaard counters with a big left hand that crumples Solberg! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Valentin Skovgaard!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Valentin Skovgaard waved his t-shirt featuring Vandal & Laundry's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
Aspire MMA - Just Bleed 29
Date: Mar 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Solberg slaps away a takedown attempt from Oen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Oen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A clash of legs there as Solberg blocks the low kick.
Oen looks to land a body kick but Solberg moved away.
Oen goes for a double leg but Solberg avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Solberg continues to drive forward.
Solberg tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Solberg lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oen throws the left hand but Solberg avoids the punch easily.
Solberg's coach down at Spetznaz Training Center was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Solberg's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A slow jab from Solberg misses its intended target.
Oen feinted with a counter takedown.
Oen dives in and grabs Solberg's left leg, looking for a takedown. Solberg pushes down on Oen's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Neo Oen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Solberg is out of range and Oen settles back down. #T1#
Solberg connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Solberg swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Oen.
Solberg attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Oen throws out a powerful jab.
Oen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Solberg counters with an inside leg kick.
A slow jab from Oen misses its intended target.
Solberg looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Solberg connects with a right hand. Oen shakes it off.
Oen motions for Solberg to come forward. Oen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Solberg jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Solberg pivots, looking for a leg kick but Oen is out of range and Solberg settles back down. #T2#
Oen throws a body shot but no joy.
Solberg throws out a counter right but Oen avoids it with no problem.
Oen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Oen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Solberg.
Solberg swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Solberg keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Solberg has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Oen.
Solberg throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oen throws a big shot that misses.
Oen backing away here, and Solberg unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Solberg gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Oen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Solberg.
Oen seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Oen just misses with a punch to the body.
Oen throws a leg kick
enabling Solberg to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
That kick from Solberg tenderised Oen's leg. Oen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Solberg throws an overhand right that lands on Oen's shoulder, as Oen tries to avoid the shot.
Oen misses with a left hand
enabling Solberg to counter with a crisp jab.
Oen misses with a body shot.
Oen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Solberg defends it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Solberg on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Oen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#T4#
Oen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Solberg circles away.
Solberg connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Oen misses with a straight left.
Oen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Solberg can pounce on him.
Solberg dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Oen. That did some damage!
Nice uppercut lands for Oen. That snapped Solberg's head back.
Oen thows a leg kick but Solberg checks it
and Solberg counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Solberg moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Oen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Solberg waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Oen.
Solberg has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Solberg avoids the body shot from Oen.
Solberg swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Solberg dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Oen misses the shot to the body. #TD#
Oen closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB#
Oen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Solberg doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Oen.
Solberg 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.
Solberg manages to get to full guard.
Solberg is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T1#
Oen is looking to work some ground and pound but Solberg has wrist control.
Oen trying to control the position from guard on top but Solberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Solberg is on top in guard.
#REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oen trying to control the position.
Solberg wants to control from the top but Oen keeps moving. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Oen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Solberg is one step ahead there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Oen is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Oen working some strikes from top position.
Oen controls from within his opponent's guard. #T3#
Solberg controls Oen momentarily but Oen frees himself.
Oen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Solberg is keeping the position for now.
Solberg wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Oen is now in half guard.
Solberg preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Oen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Solberg regains full guard. Nicely done.
Oen looking to sit in guard and control but Solberg gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Oen tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Oen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Solberg defends well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Solberg trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neo Oen dominated that second round.
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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Solberg is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Oen swings away with a body shot that misses
and Oen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Solberg tests Oen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Oen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Solberg counters with a slapping leg kick.
Jab by Solberg.
Oen fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oen takes one to the side of the head.
Solberg misses with a low kick.
Oen looks to score with a jab to the body but Solberg is just out of range.#T1#
Oen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Solberg was well out of range. Poor timing from Oen.
Solberg flicks out a counter leg kick but Oen steps away.
Oen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Solberg was well out of range. Poor timing from Oen.
A looping hook to the body misses from Oen. Solberg does a little dance to reset his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Solberg! But no joy.
Oen misses with a takedown attempt - Solberg sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Solberg throws a right and a left that both miss.
Solberg connects with a looping right hand.
Solberg keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Solberg takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Solberg paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T2#
Oen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Solberg.
Solberg moves out of range of the strikes.
Peter Solberg is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Solberg moves out of range of the strikes.
Solberg swings widly with a right hand
#TD#
and Oen counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Oen.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Solberg has his foot on Oen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Oen works his way back into a safe position though.
Solberg has momentary wrist control but Oen slips an elbow through the middle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Solberg is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Oen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Oen trying to control the position from guard on top but Solberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Solberg utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Oen postures up.
Solberg manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Oen manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Solberg won't allow Oen to sweep him here.
Oen is controlling Solberg's posture.
Solberg postures up.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Oen 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.
Oen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Oen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Solberg pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Oen is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Oen is looking for a triangle but Solberg pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Solberg is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Solberg throws a right hand that Oen ducks under and follows up with a left that Oen also avoids with ease.
And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Solberg comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Solberg has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Solberg!
Peter Solberg made sure to mention his sponsor, Zenith Nutrition (160q/225$) in his post fight interview.
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Event:
Helsinki Fighting League: 49
Date: Jan 20, 2017 |
#R1#
Solberg gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Van Wijnbergen counters with a slapping leg kick.
Solberg with a hook.
Van Wijnbergen scores with a nice strike.
Van Wijnbergen lands a nice hook to Solberg's body. Solberg takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Van Wijnbergen lands with a hook. Solberg tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Solberg throws a series of punches but Van Wijnbergen avoids them all with ease.
Van Wijnbergen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nice sprawl there from Van Wijnbergen as Solberg shoots in.
Van Wijnbergen throws a good cross that connects.
Van Wijnbergen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
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!
Van Wijnbergen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Van Wijnbergen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Solberg throws a low kick but Van Wijnbergen moves out of range easily. #T1#
Van Wijnbergen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Solberg is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Solberg uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Van Wijnbergen.
Solberg tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Van Wijnbergen slips a jab and a cross from Solberg.
Van Wijnbergen fires out a quick counter leg kick but Solberg just manages to avoid it.
Solberg takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Solberg fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Van Wijnbergen is out of range.
Solberg blocks a low kick nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Van Wijnbergen. Those never looked like landing.
Solberg takes a jab right on the kisser.
Van Wijnbergen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Van Wijnbergen catches Solberg with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#ROC#
Solberg is rocked!
Solberg misses with a right hand
and Van Wijnbergen counters with a straight right hand.
Solberg is still on wobbly legs! Can Van Wijnbergen finish him?
Solberg slips under a jab.
Solberg misses with a takedown attempt - Van Wijnbergen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Van Wijnbergen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Joels Van Wijnbergen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Solberg.#T2#
Van Wijnbergen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Wijnbergen jabs Solberg to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Solberg seems to have recovered his senses.
Van Wijnbergen looks to land a body kick but Solberg moved away.
Solberg's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Van Wijnbergen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Solberg scrambles back to his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Van Wijnbergen misses the target.
Solberg feints the counter takedown.
Solberg catches Van Wijnbergen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Solberg.
Van Wijnbergen throws a front kick aimed at Solberg's knee but Solberg avoids it well.
Solberg lands with a straight right. Van Wijnbergen didn't see that one coming.
Solberg fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T3#
Solberg throws a leg kick
and Van Wijnbergen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Solberg throws a leg kick but Van Wijnbergen sees it coming and moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Van Wijnbergen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A good leg kick by Solberg.
Solberg misses with a takedown #KD#
and Van Wijnbergen counters with a crisp one two that drops Solberg! Van Wijnbergen thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Solberg to his feet! Solberg is in big trouble!
Van Wijnbergen feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Solberg collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Joels Van Wijnbergen!
Joels Van Wijnbergen retains his light heavyweight title!
Joels Van Wijnbergen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Helsinki Fighting League: 46
Date: Jan 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Solberg gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
McCullough throws a series of punches but Solberg moves out of range.
Donk. Solberg catches McCullough right on the button with a cross.#CUT#
It looks like Sherman McCullough has been cut.
McCullough connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Solberg's hands.
McCullough moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
McCullough throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Solberg.
McCullough has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McCullough there as he acknowledges the shot.#KD#
Solberg lands a big head kick that sends McCullough tumbling to the mat! Solberg takes a step backwards and waves McCullough back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
McCullough is rocked!
Solberg looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCullough pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McCullough is still on wobbly legs! Can Solberg finish him?
McCullough swings for the body but Solberg moves out of range.
Solberg lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
McCullough looks winded!
McCullough throws a combination that misses
and Solberg finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Solberg moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt McCullough! Solberg continues to tee off on McCullough, landing with a left and a right! Solberg connects with a right hand that leaves McCullough sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Solberg!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Peter Solberg!
Peter Solberg made sure to mention his sponsor, Zenith Nutrition (160q/225$) in his post fight interview.
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Event:
Helsinki Fighting League: 41
Date: Nov 19, 2016 |
#R1#
Nice defenses there by Solberg.
Bull tries to land a body kick
and Solberg counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bull's knee momentarily.
Solberg slips a straight right by Bull.
Bull smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice body punch from Bull.
Bull fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Solberg manages to avoid it.
Bull paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We've been hearing reports that Solberg has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Bull misses with a looping right.
Solberg tries for a takedown but Bull sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bull scores with a jab. Solberg acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bull tests Solberg's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bull is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Bull swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
As Bull looks to move away, Solberg throws a big counter combo but Bull just gets out of the way.
Solberg takes one on the button.#T1#
Bull ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Solberg 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Solberg ducks under a wild hook from Bull.#KD2#
Bull drops Solberg with a beautiful combination! Solberg stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Bull is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
Solberg is rocked!
Bull throws a pinpoint strike between Solberg's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Solberg crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Bull scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jari Bull!
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Helsinki Fighting League: 37
Date: Oct 15, 2016 |
#R1#
Runnisto scores with a crisp jab that stopped Solberg in his tracks.
Runnisto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Runnisto misses with a body shot.
Solberg takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Runnisto throws a right hand that misses
letting Solberg counter with a right hand.
Runnisto scores with a jab to the head.
Runnisto scores with a sloppy right hand. Solberg should have avoided that one.
Runnisto misses the shot to the body.
Solberg staying out of range there.
Solberg is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Runnisto with a body shot.
Runnisto throws an off balance right hand
#TD2#
and Solberg counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Runnisto! #ES#
Runnisto sneaks out the side door and pushes Solberg away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Runnisto takes a swing at Solberg's ribcage but misses.
Runnisto misses with an uppercut.
Solberg takes a jab right on the kisser.
#T1#
Runnisto throws a jab but it's blocked by Solberg.
Iikka Runnisto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Solberg displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Runnisto throws out the jab.
Runnisto scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#TD2#
Solberg shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Solberg showed some decent athleticism there.
Solberg stops Runnisto from getting back to his feet.
Solberg with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Runnisto is trying to maintain the position but Solberg is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Solberg is looking for a kimura here.
Solberg trying to advance position but Runnisto counters by regaining guard. #T2#
Runnisto seems keen to control Solberg's posture.
Solberg slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3#
Solberg looking to pass the guard.
Runnisto managing to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Solberg ducks under a wild hook from Runnisto.
Solberg ducks under a wild hook from Runnisto.
Runnisto misses with an uppercut
and Solberg counters with a nice uppercut.
A big right from Runnisto misses.
Nice sprawl there from Runnisto as Solberg shoots in.
Runnisto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Solberg uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Runnisto.
Runnisto jabs at Solberg's body.#T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Runnisto misses the target.
Donk. Runnisto catches Solberg right on the button with a cross.
Solberg shoots in but Runnisto avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Runnisto misses with an uppercut. Solberg saw that one coming.
Runnisto lands with a nice body punch.
Runnisto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Solberg.
Solberg changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Runnisto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Solberg.
Solberg uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Runnisto.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Solberg slips under a jab from Runnisto.
Runnisto pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Solberg tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Runnisto throws a one two combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iikka Runnisto dominated that round.
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#
Solberg uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Runnisto.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Runnisto here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Runnisto throws a lazy right hand but Solberg sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Runnisto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Solberg can do to turn this around?
Solberg displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Runnisto throws out the jab.
Solberg with the counter takedown but Runnisto avoids it easily.
Runnisto throws a big shot that misses.
Runnisto throws a lazy uppercut
and Solberg counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice defenses there by Solberg.
Runnisto connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Solberg's hands.
A big right from Runnisto misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Runnisto misses with a body shot
#TD2#
so Solberg counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Solberg stands and throws Runnisto's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Runnisto has one of Solberg's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.#SUB2#
Solberg thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T1##SUB2#
Solberg swings around for an armbar but Runnisto sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Solberg's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Solberg tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Runnisto trying to control the position from guard on top but Solberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Runnisto stands up from Solberg's guard - Runnisto perhaps looking for a knockout.
Runnisto scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #T2#
Runnisto misses with a straight right.
Runnisto is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Solberg takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Runnisto misses with a looping left.#TD2#
Solberg scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Solberg wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Runnisto, who protects the arm well.
Runnisto tries to bench press Solberg off him but Solberg keeps the position.
Runnisto can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Solberg is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Runnisto knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Runnisto can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
Runnisto prevents Solberg from improving position.
Solberg trying to control the action but Runnisto is working from the bottom.
Solberg tries to advance position but instead Runnisto slips a leg back in to half guard.
Solberg trying to control from half guard but Runnisto is working away. #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.
Runnisto wants to get back to full guard.
Runnisto trying to control but Solberg postures up.
Solberg wants to pass to mount but Runnisto is defending the position. #SUB2#
Solberg is looking for a kimura but Runnisto is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Solberg to get the leverage.
Runnisto is not content to let Solberg control the position.
Solberg passes the guard and advances to mount!
Runnisto wants to control but Solberg is having none of it.
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 Iikka Runnisto will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Runnisto works the jab nicely.
Peter Solberg is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Runnisto misses with an uppercut.
Good shot there by Runnisto.
Solberg on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Runnisto displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Solberg.
Iikka Runnisto is winning the standup battle so far.
Runnisto swings for the body but Solberg moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Runnisto pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Solberg throws a counter combo.
Runnisto misses with an uppercut
and Solberg counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A big right from Runnisto misses.
Runnisto jabs Solberg to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T1#
Runnisto scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Runnisto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Runnisto lands a nice shot to the body.
Runnisto is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Runnisto is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Runnisto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Runnisto scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Solberg doesn't seem bothered though.
Solberg moves out of range of the body kick.
Solberg keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Solberg on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Solberg slips a straight right by Runnisto.
Iikka Runnisto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Solberg looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T2#
Runnisto falls off balance throwing a combination
and Solberg counters with a lovely straight right hand!
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!
Solberg steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Runnisto.
Solberg swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Runnisto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little jabbing left from Solberg on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Solberg keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Solberg shoots in but no luck this time.
Iikka Runnisto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Solberg.#TD2#
Solberg looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Runnisto is adopting a defensive guard.
Solberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Runnisto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Runnisto controls Solberg momentarily but Solberg frees himself.
Solberg wants to control from the top but Runnisto keeps moving.
Solberg stopping the sweep attempt from Runnisto.
Runnisto pulls Solberg in close to prevent any damage.
Solberg trying to control but Runnisto is working from the bottom.
Solberg passes into half guard. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Runnisto is holding on to half guard well.
Runnisto gets back to full guard.
Runnisto tries to land a sweep but no joy.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Runnisto holds on and takes a little breather.
Runnisto looking to control.
Solberg looking to pass the guard.
Runnisto pulls Solberg in to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Runnisto lands a jab to Solberg's midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iikka Runnisto clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Solberg throws an off balance right hand
and Runnisto counters with a nice uppercut.
Runnisto connects with a looping right hand.
Solberg displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Runnisto throws out the jab.
Runnisto misses with an uppercut. Solberg saw that one coming.
Solberg throws out a counter right but Runnisto avoids it with no problem.
Solberg ducks under a wild hook from Runnisto.
Solberg throws a shot to the body.
Solberg has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Runnisto misses with a right hand
and Solberg counters with a nice uppercut.
Runnisto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Runnisto with a jab.
Runnisto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Solberg throws a right and a left that Runnisto avoids nicely. #T1#
Runnisto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Solberg manages to avoid it.
Runnisto swings away with a body shot that misses
and Solberg counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Runnisto looks to throw the jab but Solberg is out of range.
Solberg drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Runnisto defends it well.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Runnisto.
Solberg misses with a takedown attempt - Runnisto sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Runnisto misses with a hook.
Solberg slips a straight right by Runnisto.
Solberg slips under a jab from Runnisto.
Runnisto throws an overhand right that lands on Solberg's shoulder, as Solberg tries to avoid the shot.
Runnisto throws a jab when Solberg was well out of range.#T2##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Solberg. #ES#
Runnisto throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Runnisto misses the jab.
Solberg tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Solberg tries for a takedown but Runnisto circles away easily
and Runnisto counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Runnisto is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Runnisto throws a predictable looking body shot
and Solberg counters with a left and a right that stings Runnisto.
Solberg needs to keep his hands up - Runnisto had a free shot at his head there.
Solberg moves out of range as Runnisto strikes.
Solberg lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Runnisto throws out a loose jab but Solberg uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Runnisto throws a lazy head kick
and Solberg counters with a three punch combo that has Runnisto backing up. Runnisto nods at Solberg to acknowledge the strikes.
Runnisto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Runnisto misses the body punch
and Solberg counters with a two punch combo.
Runnisto dodges the punch combination from Solberg.
Runnisto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Solberg throws out the jab.
Nice shot lands for Runnisto.
Solberg misses the body punch
and Runnisto makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Runnisto tries a head kick but it misses.
Runnisto changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T4##TD2#
Solberg closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Runnisto struggling a bit here.
Runnisto tries to bench press Solberg off him but Solberg keeps the position.
Runnisto is trying to control Solberg's posture but Solberg avoids it.
Solberg has control of an arm but Runnisto manages to advance to Solberg's back!
Runnisto doesn't have the hooks in and Solberg manages to turn into his guard.
#ES#
Runnisto uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Runnisto moves out of range as Solberg strikes.
Runnisto connects with a crisp jab.
Solberg uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Runnisto.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iikka Runnisto had his way with Peter Solberg in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R5#
Runnisto looks to throw the jab but Solberg is out of range.
Solberg throws a series of punches but Runnisto avoids them all with ease.
Runnisto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Solberg was well out of range. Poor timing from Runnisto.
Runnisto throws the left hand but Solberg avoids the punch easily.
Runnisto lands with a good body shot.
Runnisto misses with a two punch combination.
Runnisto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Solberg manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Runnisto throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Runnisto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice defenses there by Solberg.
A looping hook to the body misses from Runnisto. Solberg does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Solberg throws a right hand that Runnisto ducks under and follows up with a left that Runnisto also avoids with ease.
A little feinted left hand from Runnisto on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Runnisto misses with a series of wild punches.
Solberg ducks right into an uppercut from Runnisto.
Solberg shoots in for a takedown but Runnisto shows good takedown defense.
Solberg takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Runnisto misses with a left hand
and Solberg counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Runnisto scores with a nice head shot.
Runnisto misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Solberg counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T2#
Solberg slips a jab and a cross from Runnisto.
A little jabbing left from Solberg on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#TD2#
Solberg looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Runnisto!#ES#
Runnisto bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Runnisto uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Solberg has time to react.
Solberg takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Runnisto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Solberg manages to avoid it.
Solberg drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Runnisto defends it well.
Solberg uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Runnisto.
Runnisto looks to score with a jab to the body but Solberg is just out of range.
Runnisto lands a jab to Solberg's midsection.#T3#
Runnisto misses with a left hand
and Solberg cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Iikka Runnisto is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Solberg avoids the body shot from Runnisto.
Runnisto jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Solberg shoots in but Runnisto avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Runnisto throws the kick towards the body but Solberg avoids it.
Runnisto misses the jab.
Runnisto with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Runnisto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Solberg.
Solberg uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Runnisto.#T4#
Good shot there by Runnisto.
Runnisto throws a push kick but Solberg slaps the foot to one side.
Solberg tries for a takedown but Runnisto sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Iikka Runnisto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Solberg.
Runnisto lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Runnisto lands a nice hook to Solberg's body. Solberg takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Solberg has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Runnisto misses with an uppercut
and Solberg counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Runnisto scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Solberg doesn't seem bothered though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Solberg shoots for a double leg takedown but Runnisto sprawls well. He's pushed Solberg's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Runnisto on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A jab from Runnisto misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Iikka Runnisto showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Runnisto, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 50:46
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 50:45
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Iikka Runnisto!
Post fight, Iikka Runnisto stared into the camera and said 'Now would be time to send me contract mr.boss man! Thanks fans and to Pete.. Nice try'.
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Event:
Helsinki Fighting League: 34
Date: Sep 24, 2016 |
#R1#
A good leg kick by Solberg.
Solberg throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sherman McCullough seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCullough scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McCullough tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Solberg was well out of range. Poor timing from McCullough.
McCullough swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McCullough lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
McCullough throws a half hearted mid kick.
McCullough misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Solberg looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McCullough throws a body shot but no joy.
Solberg attempts a counter takedown but McCullough avoids it well and moves away.
Good leg kick by Solberg there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
McCullough scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Solberg swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McCullough.
A slapping leg kick lands for Solberg.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCullough digs a good body shot into Solberg's ribs.
McCullough misses with a looping left.
As McCullough backs away, Solberg returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
McCullough misses with a few strikes there.
McCullough takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A big left from Solberg misses.
McCullough looks for the body kick but Solberg saw that one coming. #T1#
Solberg slips a jab and a cross from McCullough.
Solberg swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McCullough swings and misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Solberg moves forwards but McCullough connects with a nice, crisp jab.
McCullough lands a two punch combo.
Solberg connects with an inside leg kick.
Solberg goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
McCullough swings for the body but Solberg moves out of range.
Solberg feinted with a counter takedown.
Solberg uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCullough.
Solberg connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McCullough's hands.
A nice inside leg kick there by Solberg. That's going to slow McCullough down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCullough throws a predictable looking body shot
and Solberg counters with a nice low kick that buckles McCullough's knee momentarily.
Solberg takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A clash of legs there as Solberg blocks the low kick.
McCullough tries to bum rush Solberg with a series of wild strikes but Solberg uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McCullough lands the left hand.
Solberg connects with an inside leg kick.#T2#
McCullough checks a low kick from Solberg.
Some wild striking there from McCullough.
Solberg scores with the left hand. McCullough knows he should have avoided that one.
A clash of legs there as Solberg blocks the low kick.
McCullough falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD#
and Solberg counters with a nice double leg into guard.
McCullough wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Solberg manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
Solberg is trying to control. McCullough wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Solberg passes to full mount!
Solberg controlling the position easily from mount. #T3##SUB#
Solberg working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Solberg controlling from the full mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if McCullough can do anything to dispel that myth.
McCullough is trying desperately to improve position.
Solberg fails to move to back control.
McCullough can't escape the position.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Solberg looking to control but McCullough is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Solberg is working for a guillotine from mount but McCullough frees his head quite easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McCullough wants to control but Solberg is having none of it.#SUB#
Solberg is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. McCullough can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
McCullough tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McCullough wants to control but Solberg is having none of it.
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 Peter Solberg will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from McCullough. Solberg does a little dance to reset his feet.
Solberg changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
McCullough misses with a double jab
and Solberg counters with an inside leg kick.
McCullough swings for the body but Solberg moves out of range.
Solberg moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Solberg. That's going to slow McCullough down.
McCullough missing with a left hand there. Solberg was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Solberg 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.
McCullough takes a swing at Solberg's ribcage but misses.
Solberg is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Solberg showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McCullough.
McCullough throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McCullough lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Solberg has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Solberg and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Solberg throws a nice inside leg kick.
McCullough misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Solberg wants to slow McCullough down by chopping away at his legs.
Solberg misses with an uppercut. #T1#
McCullough takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Solberg closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
McCullough misses the body punch #TD#
and Solberg counters with a single leg into guard. McCullough didn't expect that. #ES2#
McCullough pushes Solberg off and gets back to his feet.
Solberg lands a head kick!
#CUT#
It looks like Sherman McCullough has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Solberg throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by McCullough.
McCullough takes a swing at Solberg's ribcage but misses.
McCullough misses with a kick to the body.
Solberg lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McCullough takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Solberg keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McCullough just misses with a punch to the body.
McCullough throws a jab when Solberg was well out of range.#T2#
Solberg lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
McCullough throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and Solberg counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Solberg trying to pass the guard but McCullough defending well.
Solberg frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Solberg tries to take McCullough's back but instead McCullough uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Solberg passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for McCullough!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Solberg moves to take his opponent's back. #T3##SUB#
Solberg has got one arm under McCullough's chin. This could be trouble... McCullough trying to control the other hand but Solberg gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, McCullough has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Peter Solberg!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Peter Solberg waved his t-shirt featuring Zenith Nutrition (160q/225$)'s logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
Helsinki Fighting League: 31
Date: Sep 03, 2016 |
#R1#
Solberg swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Runnisto misses.
Runnisto jabs at Solberg's body.
Solberg lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Runnisto swings for the body but Solberg moves out of range.
Solberg takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Runnisto throws a sloppy head kick and Solberg moves out of range easily.
Solberg looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Runnisto connects with a single shot there.
Solberg displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Runnisto throws out the jab.
Runnisto throws a poor cross that misses
and Solberg connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That kick from Solberg tenderised Runnisto's leg. Runnisto is trying to keep his angry face on.
Runnisto misses with an uppercut.
Solberg takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Runnisto just misses with a punch to the body.
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!
Solberg keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Solberg attempts a counter takedown but Runnisto avoids it well and moves away.#T1#
Runnisto misses with a body shot.
Runnisto jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Runnisto throws a body kick that misses.
Solberg is looking to slow Runnisto down with leg kicks.
Solberg throws a low kick but it's checked well by Runnisto.
Iikka Runnisto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Runnisto misses its intended target.
An inside leg kick lands from Solberg.
Runnisto ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Solberg scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice uppercut there from Solberg.
Runnisto throws a big shot that misses.
Runnisto throws a jab but it's blocked by Solberg.
Runnisto throws a lazy right hand but Solberg sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Runnisto scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Solberg doesn't seem bothered though. #T2#
Solberg ducks under a wild hook from Runnisto.
Solberg takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Solberg ducks under a wild hook from Runnisto.
Runnisto avoids the head kick by Solberg.
Runnisto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Solberg.
Nice cross by Runnisto.
Runnisto cracks Solberg with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nice shot lands for Runnisto.
A looping hook to the body misses from Solberg. Runnisto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Solberg takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A head kick misses from Solberg.
A slow jab from Runnisto misses its intended target.
Runnisto throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Solberg slips a straight right by Runnisto.
Solberg ducks under a wild hook from Runnisto.
Runnisto moves out of range of the leg kick from Solberg.
Runnisto throws a looping overhand right but Solberg ducks down to avoid it.
Solberg drops down looking for a counter takedown but Runnisto sprawls and moves away.
Solberg thows a leg kick but Runnisto checks it
and Runnisto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Runnisto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Solberg moves away.
Solberg throws a sloppy head kick and Runnisto moves out of range easily.
Solberg lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Solberg throws a good cross that connects.
An inside leg kick from Solberg misses.
Runnisto misses with an uppercut. Solberg saw that one coming.
Runnisto misses with a hook. Solberg ducked under it nicely.
Solberg defending well as Runnisto loads up on a big left hand. #T4#
Runnisto throws the kick towards the body but Solberg avoids it.
Solberg throws an overhand right that lands on Runnisto's shoulder, as Runnisto tries to avoid the shot.
Runnisto avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Runnisto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Solberg.
Runnisto rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Solberg counters with a nice low kick that buckles Runnisto's knee momentarily.
Solberg takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick misses from Solberg.
Runnisto doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Solberg takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jab from Runnisto.
Runnisto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Solberg.
Solberg feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Runnisto.
Solberg appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Runnisto lands with a good body shot.
Solberg throws a leg kick but Runnisto checks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iikka Runnisto dominated that round.
That's time! Solberg's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Runnisto moves into range and connects with a jab.
Solberg fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Runnisto on the side of the head.
Solberg takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Runnisto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Solberg.
Solberg takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Runnisto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Solberg ducks under a wild hook from Runnisto.
Solberg feinted with a counter takedown.
Solberg defending well as Runnisto loads up on a big left hand.
Solberg misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Runnisto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Good standup being displayed there by Runnisto as he connects with a hook.
Runnisto connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
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!
Solberg takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Solberg takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#T1#
Runnisto misses with a shot to the body
and Solberg counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Solberg cracks the inside of Runnisto's front leg.
Runnisto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Solberg.
Solberg half committed to a counter leg kick.
Solberg fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Runnisto manages to avoid it.
Runnisto throws a series of punches but Solberg moves out of range.
Runnisto lands a body shot.
Solberg closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Runnisto checks a leg kick.
Solberg moves away from the strike by Runnisto.
Solberg scoring well with a low kick there.
Runnisto's corner calls for a 1-2. Runnisto obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Runnisto's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Runnisto defending well as Solberg loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Solberg cracks Runnisto with a good jab.
Runnisto clobbers Solberg with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #ROC2#
Solberg is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Runnisto misses with a hook.
Solberg uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Runnisto.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Solberg might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Runnisto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Solberg manages to avoid it.
Solberg attempts a counter takedown but Runnisto avoids it well and moves away.
Solberg staying out of range there.
Runnisto works Solberg's body with a nice hook.
Runnisto looks to score with a jab to the body but Solberg is just out of range.
Solberg tried to counter with a leg kick but Runnisto avoided it.
Nice defenses there by Runnisto.
Runnisto bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Solberg's head backwards.
Solberg throws a low kick but it's checked well by Runnisto.
Runnisto punishes Solberg's body with a nice straight punch.
An inside leg kick from Solberg misses. #T3#
Runnisto loads up on a big right hand but Solberg slips the punch.
Some bone on bone action there as Runnisto checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Solberg takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Solberg defending well as Runnisto loads up on a big left hand.
Runnisto scores with a body shot.
Solberg on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Runnisto pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Runnisto takes a swing at Solberg's ribcage but misses.
Solberg throwing a counter right hand but Runnisto manages to avoid it.
Iikka Runnisto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A looping hook to the body misses from Runnisto. Solberg does a little dance to reset his feet.
A swing and a miss from Runnisto.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Runnisto.
Runnisto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Solberg.
Runnisto appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Runnisto has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
Runnisto slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Runnisto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Runnisto misses the target.
A low kick from Solberg is predictable there
and Runnisto counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Runnisto comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Runnisto scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Oh Solberg is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Solberg turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Solberg looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Runnisto cracks Solberg with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Solberg. Runnisto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Runnisto jabs Solberg to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Solberg takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Runnisto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Solberg seems to have got his legs back now.
Runnisto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iikka Runnisto 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!
#R3#
Solberg looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Good work by Runnisto as he checks the leg kick.
Solberg throws a head kick that half lands.
Solberg throws a big shot that misses.
Runnisto connects with a body shot that sends Solberg's belly button to the back.
Runnisto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Solberg.
Runnisto paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Solberg throws a low kick, looking for Runnisto's leg but Runnisto calmly moves out of range.
Solberg keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Solberg tries a low kick but Runnisto avoids it.
Runnisto appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Runnisto thuds his right hand into Solberg's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Runnisto scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Runnisto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Solberg manages to avoid it.#T1#
Runnisto checks a leg kick.
Runnisto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Solberg.
Runnisto appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Runnisto looks to land a left hand but Solberg moved out of range nicely.
Solberg is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Runnisto moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Iikka Runnisto!
Iikka Runnisto is the new light heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Iikka Runnisto made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Helsinki Fighting League: 28
Date: Aug 06, 2016 |
#R1#
Solberg lunges at Ragnarsson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ragnarsson's hand.
Solberg chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ragnarsson tries to clinch up but Solberg circles away and keeps his distance.
Ragnarsson wants to clinch up but Solberg keeps it at a distance.
Ragnarsson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Solberg shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ragnarsson as he avoids it easily.
Solberg looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ragnarsson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Solberg swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ragnarsson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ragnarsson wants it to stay on the feet.
Ragnarsson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Ragnarsson is looking to clinch but Solberg is avoiding it.
Ragnarsson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Solberg changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ragnarsson tries to close the distance and clinch but Solberg swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD2#
Solberg is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ragnarsson's half guard.#ES#
Ragnarsson pushes Solberg off and gets back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ragnarsson tries to clinch but Solberg moves out of range.
Ragnarsson backing away here, and Solberg unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Ragnarsson moves in looking to clinch but Solberg pushes him off.
Solberg swats away the attempt to clinch by Ragnarsson.
Solberg feints the counter takedown.
Halfdan Ragnarsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Ragnarsson tries to clinch up.
Ragnarsson slaps away a takedown attempt from Solberg, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Halfdan Ragnarsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Solberg.#CL#
Ragnarsson drives through and clinches with Solberg against the cage.
Solberg takes a knee to the side of the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ragnarsson as Solberg tries to tie him up.
Ragnarsson tries to land knees in the clinch but Solberg avoids the damage to the body.
Solberg's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ragnarsson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Solberg blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ragnarsson throws an elbow that misses.
Solberg is trying to break the clinch but Ragnarsson has him pressed against the cage. #T2#
Ragnarsson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ragnarsson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Solberg has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A short left from Ragnarsson. #TD2#
Solberg successfully pulls guard.
Ragnarsson trying to control but Solberg is working from the bottom.
Solberg pulls Ragnarsson in close to his closed guard and prevents Ragnarsson from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB2#
Solberg looking for a triangle here. Ragnarsson is fighting it but it looks tight! Solberg pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Ragnarsson is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Peter Solberg!
Peter Solberg is the new light heavyweight champion!
After the big win, Peter Solberg made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Zenith Nutrition (160q/225$) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
Helsinki Fighting League: 26
Date: Jul 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Solberg walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Solberg cracks the inside of Kasongo's front leg.
Kasongo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kasongo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Solberg.
Kasongo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Solberg moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kasongo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Solberg throws out a powerful jab.
A shot to the body from Kasongo misses
letting Solberg counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kasongo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Solberg manages to avoid it.
Kasongo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Solberg's hands.
Solberg uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kasongo has time to react.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Kasongo. Solberg does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Kasongo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Solberg.
Kasongo dodges the punch combination from Solberg.
Solberg throws a sloppy head kick and Kasongo moves out of range easily.
Solberg pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kasongo is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Solberg rather than just go for the knockout.
Kasongo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Solberg.
Kasongo takes a swing at Solberg's ribcage but misses.
Kasongo swings away with a body shot that misses
and Solberg counters with an outside leg kick.
Solberg plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kasongo misses with a left hand
and Solberg counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC#
Kasongo is rocked!#T2#
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Solberg throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Kasongo is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Peter Solberg!
Peter Solberg managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Zenith Nutrition (160q/225$), into his post fight interview.
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Event:
Helsinki Fighting League: 23
Date: Jun 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Ragnarsson wants to clinch up but Solberg keeps it at a distance.
Ragnarsson moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSolberg.
Ragnarsson moves to clinch but Solberg breaks away
enabling Solberg to counter with a crisp jab.
Solberg avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Solberg throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ragnarsson is looking to clinch but Solberg is avoiding it.
Ragnarsson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Solberg fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Solberg throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #CL#
Ragnarsson darts in and clinches Solberg up against the cage.
Ragnarsson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T1#
Solberg takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#
It looks like Peter Solberg has been cut.
Solberg is trying to pull guard but Ragnarsson has him pressed against the cage.
Ragnarsson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Solberg avoids a wild elbow strike from Ragnarsson.
Solberg tries to pull guard but Ragnarsson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ragnarsson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ragnarsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#TD2#
Solberg gets control of Ragnarsson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Solberg will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Solberg is on top in guard.
#REVB##SUB2#
Solberg 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.
Solberg sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2#
Solberg stops Ragnarsson from standing up.
Solberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Ragnarsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Solberg drops back looking for a leg! Ragnarsson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ragnarsson manages to kick Solberg off! Solberg jumps back into Ragnarsson's guard.
Ragnarsson wants to stand and escape but Solberg is having none of it.
Solberg works a leg free and moves into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Solberg dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Peter Solberg'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#
Ragnarsson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Solberg swats away the attempt to clinch by Ragnarsson.
It seemed like Solberg was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Solberg keeps the fight on the outside.
Solberg keeps the fight on the outside.
We've been told by Ragnarsson's head coaches at DiscoClub that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ragnarsson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Solberg lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ragnarsson will feel that in the morning.
Ragnarsson tries to close the distance and clinch but Solberg swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid body kick from Solberg. #CL#
Ragnarsson rushes Solberg and presses him up against the cage.
Solberg has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ragnarsson landing knees to the body.
#T1#
Solberg blocks an elbow strike.
Solberg managing to block the knees to the body from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson connects with a knee to the head.
Ragnarsson misses with an elbow strike.
Ragnarsson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Solberg.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ragnarsson throws an elbow but misses.
Ragnarsson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Solberg avoids it.
Ragnarsson lands a knee to the body.
Solberg avoiding damage as Ragnarsson throws knees to the body.
Solberg can't break the clinch.
Solberg tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ragnarsson throws an elbow but misses.
Halfdan Ragnarsson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Solberg takes a knee right on the jaw!
Solberg is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ragnarsson to keep the fight standing.#T2#
Ragnarsson connects with a knee to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ragnarsson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Solberg's brow.
Solberg is trying to break free.
Solberg avoids the elbow strike from Ragnarsson, against the cage.
Solberg stalls.
Solberg is trying to maintain a safe position but Ragnarsson gets an underhook and turns Solberg into the cage.
Solberg takes an elbow to the temple.
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!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ragnarsson obliges.
Ragnarsson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Solberg avoids it.
Solberg on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ragnarsson misses with a knee to the head.
Solberg tries to break free but Ragnarsson pushes him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Halfdan Ragnarsson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Peter Solberg'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.
#R3#
Ragnarsson wants to clinch up but Solberg keeps it at a distance.
A solid body kick from Solberg.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ragnarsson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Solberg misses with a telegraphed body shot
#CL#
and Ragnarsson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ragnarsson obliges.
Solberg is trying to pull guard but Ragnarsson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Solberg tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ragnarsson smiles and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Ragnarsson forces Solberg back against the cage and clinches.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Ragnarsson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Solberg blocks it with crossed arms. #T1#
Ragnarsson tries a body shot but Solberg blocks it.
Ragnarsson missing with knees to the body.
#BC2#
Solberg pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ragnarsson looks to clinch
and Solberg counters with a body kick.
Solberg throws a head kick that misses.
Solberg ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ragnarsson moves away.
Ragnarsson wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Solberg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ragnarsson.
Solberg misses with a body shot.
#CL#
Ragnarsson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Solberg avoids the elbow strike from Ragnarsson, against the cage.
Solberg dodges an elbow strike from Ragnarsson.
#T2#
Solberg avoids the elbow strike from Ragnarsson, against the cage.
Ragnarsson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Solberg avoids a wild elbow strike from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson misses with an elbow strike.
Knees to the body from Ragnarsson.
Solberg takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A knee to the head by Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson lands an elbow inside.
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!
Ragnarsson pushes off an throws an elbow but Solberg leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ragnarsson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Solberg has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ragnarsson crunches a lovely knee into Solberg's ribcage.
Ragnarsson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ragnarsson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ragnarsson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Halfdan Ragnarsson clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Peter Solberg's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Solberg throws a body kick that misses.
Ragnarsson tries to counter by clinching up but Solberg breaks away and moves out of range.#CL#
Ragnarsson closes the distance and pushes Solberg back into the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Solberg.
Solberg is trying to push Ragnarsson away but Ragnarsson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ragnarsson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ragnarsson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Solberg in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ragnarsson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Solberg takes a knee to the side of the body.
Ragnarsson lands a damaging elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ragnarsson lands a damaging elbow.
Ragnarsson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Solberg is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Solberg takes an elbow to the forehead.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ragnarsson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#T1#
A knee to the head by Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ragnarsson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Solberg avoids it.
Solberg wants to break the clinch but can't.
Solberg takes an elbow to the temple.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Solberg avoids it.
Solberg blocks an elbow strike.
Solberg avoids a wild elbow strike from Ragnarsson.
Solberg is trying to break the clinch but Ragnarsson is controlling him.
Solberg avoiding damage as Ragnarsson throws knees to the body.
#KD#
Ragnarsson drops Solberg with a big knee straight up the middle! Solberg is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC#
Solberg is rocked!
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!
Ragnarsson closes the distance but Solberg moves to the side
and Solberg counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Solberg is still on wobbly legs! Can Ragnarsson finish him?#T2#
Solberg throws a push kick but Ragnarsson slaps the foot to one side.
Ragnarsson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Solberg is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ragnarsson rather than just go for the knockout.
Ragnarsson avoids a kick to the body.
Solberg seems to have recovered his senses.#CL#
Ragnarsson gets a clinch.
Ragnarsson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Solberg is defending well for now.#TD2#
Solberg pulls guard. #SUB2#
Solberg is looking for a triangle but Ragnarsson pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Solberg had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ragnarsson defends it easily.
Ragnarsson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Solberg is proving hard to escape from.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Halfdan Ragnarsson had his way with Peter Solberg in that round.
The cut man is working on Peter Solberg'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. This is the final round!
#R5#
The fight stays on the outside here - Ragnarsson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ragnarsson is looking to clinch.
Solberg connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ragnarsson moves to clinch but Solberg breaks away
and Solberg counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ragnarsson wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good standup being displayed there by Solberg as he connects with a hook.#T1#
Solberg connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ragnarsson. Ragnarsson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ragnarsson is looking to clinch.
Ragnarsson tries to clinch up
and Solberg counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Ragnarsson has closed the distance and engaged Solberg in a clinch.
Solberg dodges an elbow strike from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson misses with an elbow strike.
Knees to the body from Ragnarsson.
Peter Solberg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ragnarsson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ragnarsson lands a damaging elbow.
Solberg tries to work over Ragnarsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ragnarsson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ragnarsson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Solberg is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Ragnarsson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ragnarsson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Solberg working hard to break the clinch.
Solberg takes a knee right on the jaw!
Solberg is trying to force a seperation but Ragnarsson has the dominant position.
Solberg blocks an elbow strike from Ragnarsson.
Halfdan Ragnarsson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ragnarsson.
And that's the end of the fight!
Halfdan Ragnarsson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ragnarsson 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 49:46
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 49:46
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Halfdan Ragnarsson!
Halfdan Ragnarsson is the new light heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Halfdan Ragnarsson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Helsinki Fighting League: 20
Date: Jun 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Solberg chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Solberg displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ragnarsson throws out the jab.
Solberg looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Ragnarsson's coach down at Elite Burn was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Ragnarsson's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Solberg connects with a leg kick. Ragnarsson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Solberg lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#CL2#
Ragnarsson takes the fight into the clinch.
Ragnarsson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ragnarsson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ragnarsson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ragnarsson lands an elbow inside.
Ragnarsson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ragnarsson throws a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ragnarsson lands an elbow inside.
I was talking to Solberg's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Solberg looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Solberg blocks an elbow strike from Ragnarsson.
Solberg blocks the elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Ragnarsson throws an elbow but misses. #T1#
Ragnarsson throws an elbow that misses.
Ragnarsson misses with a knee strike.
Ragnarsson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ragnarsson scores a nice knee to the body.
Solberg is trying to maintain a safe position but Ragnarsson gets an underhook and turns Solberg into the ropes.
Ragnarsson lands a damaging elbow.
Ragnarsson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Solberg's face.
Ragnarsson looking to throw knees to the head but Solberg is blocking nicely.
Ragnarsson misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Ragnarsson.
A shot in the inside from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson landing knees to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Solberg takes an elbow to the temple.
Ragnarsson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Solberg on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T2#
Ragnarsson misses with a knee strike.
Solberg fails to pull guard.
Ragnarsson prevents a body shot from Solberg.
Ragnarsson lands a damaging elbow.
Solberg looking to slow down the pace here.
Ragnarsson lands an elbow inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ragnarsson.
Solberg changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ragnarsson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ragnarsson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Solberg paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Ragnarsson has closed the distance and engaged Solberg in a clinch.
Ragnarsson lands an elbow just above Solberg 's eye. #CUT2#
It looks like Peter Solberg has been cut.
Ragnarsson looking to throw knees to the head but Solberg is blocking nicely.
Ragnarsson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.#TD#
Solberg ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Solberg no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #T3#
Ragnarsson preventing the sweep.
Ragnarsson is looking to stand up but Solberg won't let him.
Ragnarsson postures up.
#SUB#
Ragnarsson has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Solberg to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Ragnarsson is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Solberg pulls down on the head and he's put Ragnarsson to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Peter Solberg!
Peter Solberg retains his light heavyweight title!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Peter Solberg waved his t-shirt featuring Zenith Nutrition (160q/225$)'s logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
Helsinki Fighting League: 17
Date: May 15, 2016 |
#R1#
Solberg throws a body shot but no joy.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Eriksson is defended easily by Solberg.
A counter left hand to the body from Solberg misses its target.
Eriksson fails with the takedown
and Solberg counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Eriksson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Solberg swivels and escapes.
Peter Solberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rolf Eriksson.
Solberg stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Solberg wants it to stay on the feet.
Solberg looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Solberg scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Eriksson shoots for a takedown but Solberg saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Solberg throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Eriksson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Solberg defends it well.
Solberg slips a jab from Eriksson.#T1#
Solberg lands a slapping body shot.
Solberg takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Eriksson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Solberg avoids it really well and circles away.
Solberg looks to score with a jab to the body but Eriksson is just out of range.
Peter Solberg is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Eriksson shoots in looking for a takedown but Solberg manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Eriksson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Solberg appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Solberg lands with a nice body punch. #TD2#
Eriksson gets a takedown into half guard.
Solberg is trying to control but can't.
#T2#
Eriksson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Solberg trying to control from the bottom.
Eriksson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Solberg is refusing to be controlled, as Eriksson sits in half guard.
Eriksson is thwarting Solberg's attempts to control the position.
Solberg tries to get to full guard but Eriksson has control of the leg.
Eriksson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Solberg is concentrating on defense, preventing Eriksson from advancing position. #T3#
Solberg is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Eriksson wants to pass to mount but Solberg is defending the position.
Solberg on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Solberg is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eriksson throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Solberg to regain full guard.
Eriksson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Eriksson trying to control the position from guard on top but Solberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Solberg keeping full guard, as Eriksson tries to pass.
Solberg 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.
Solberg keeping moving, preventing Eriksson from controlling successfully.
Eriksson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Solberg looking to control.
Eriksson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Solberg swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Solberg keeping moving, preventing Eriksson from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T5#
Eriksson throws a lazy head kick
enabling Solberg to counter with a crisp jab.
Solberg avoids a punch combination nicely.
Eriksson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Eriksson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Solberg.
Eriksson shoots in but Solberg avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Solberg throws a jab but it's blocked by Eriksson.
Eriksson works over Solberg's head and body with a nice combination.#T6#
Solberg connects with the punch.
Solberg blocks a head kick by Eriksson.
Solberg scores with a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Eriksson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Solberg defends it nicely.
Solberg defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Eriksson.
Eriksson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Solberg counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Solberg lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Eriksson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Solberg counter with a right hand. #T7#
Eriksson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Solberg but Solberg pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Eriksson tries for a takedown but Solberg circles away easily
letting Solberg counter with a right hand.
Solberg misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Solberg dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Eriksson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Solberg counters with a thumping low kick.
Eriksson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Eriksson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Solberg sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T8#
Solberg fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Eriksson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Solberg pinned against the cage. Solberg gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Eriksson looks winded!
Eriksson shoots in for a takedown but Solberg shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Eriksson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Solberg counters with a straight right hand.
Eriksson shoots and misses
and Solberg counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Eriksson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Solberg's waist but Solberg gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Eriksson off to one side.
Solberg cracks Eriksson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T9#
Eriksson ducks right into an uppercut from Solberg.
Solberg thuds a left hand into Eriksson's body.
Solberg connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Eriksson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Solberg defends well and Eriksson ends up having to push Solberg into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Eriksson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Solberg lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Eriksson at a distance.
Solberg dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Eriksson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Solberg is fending him off so far but Eriksson persists. Nope, Solberg circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Solberg dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
An inside leg kick lands from Solberg.
Solberg misses with a body shot.
Solberg throws a head kick that Eriksson semi-blocks.
Solberg scores with a hook.
Solberg fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Eriksson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Solberg sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Eriksson somewhat.
Rolf Eriksson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Solberg throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Eriksson's head.#T1#
Eriksson fails with a takedown attempt.
Solberg wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Solberg just misses with a punch to the body.
Solberg connects with a body shot that sends Eriksson's belly button to the back.
Solberg lands a leg kick that knocks Eriksson off balance momentarily.
Eriksson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#T2#
Eriksson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Eriksson is breathing heavily.
Solberg misses with a wild body shot.
Eriksson is looking for the big counter here.
Eriksson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Solberg counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Peter Solberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rolf Eriksson.
Eriksson with a poor takedown
and Solberg counters with a head kick. That will keep Eriksson thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Eriksson shoots in for a double leg but Solberg sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A head kick misses from Solberg.
Solberg dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Eriksson. That did some damage!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Solberg stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Solberg stuffs the takedown.#T3##KD#
Solberg lands a big head kick that sends Eriksson tumbling to the mat! Solberg takes a step backwards and waves Eriksson back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Eriksson is rocked!
Eriksson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Solberg lands with a kick to the temple. Eriksson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Eriksson is still on wobbly legs! Can Solberg finish him?
Solberg is looking to wear down Eriksson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Solberg digs a good body shot into Eriksson's ribs.
Eriksson seems to have recovered his senses.
Eriksson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Solberg moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Eriksson tries for a takedown but Solberg circles away easily
letting Solberg counter with a right hand.
Eriksson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Solberg.
Solberg fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T4#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Eriksson.
Solberg throwing a counter right hand but Eriksson manages to avoid it.
Eriksson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Solberg getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Solberg lands a jab to the head.
Solberg stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Solberg wants it to stay on the feet.
Eriksson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Solberg thuds his right hand into Eriksson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A looping hook to the body misses from Solberg. Eriksson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Eriksson shoots and misses
and Solberg cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T5#
Whack! Solberg lands a heavy head kick that drops Eriksson. The ref tackles Solberg to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Eriksson was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Peter Solberg!
Peter Solberg is the new light heavyweight champion!
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Helsinki Fighting League: 15
Date: Apr 16, 2016 |
#R1#
A lazy left from Solberg finds it's target.
Eriksson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Solberg moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Solberg looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Eriksson darts in looking for a takedown but Solberg gets double underhooks and turns Eriksson into the cage.
Eriksson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Solberg keeps Eriksson at a distance using the push kick.
Solberg fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Eriksson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Eriksson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Solberg swivels and escapes.
Solberg scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Eriksson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Solberg.
Eriksson fails with the takedown
and Solberg counters with a left to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rolf Eriksson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Solberg as Eriksson shoots in.
Eriksson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Solberg but Solberg pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T1#
Eriksson has his takedown stuffed
and Solberg counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Eriksson has his takedown stuffed
and Solberg counters with a nice uppercut.
Solberg lands a jab-cross combination.
Solberg lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Solberg.
Eriksson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Solberg counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Solberg stuffs the takedown.
As Eriksson backs off Solberg throws a huge counter combo but Eriksson manages to avoid it all.
Rolf Eriksson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Eriksson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Solberg counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Eriksson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Solberg sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Eriksson somewhat.
Solberg is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Solberg fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Eriksson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Solberg cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A nice leg kick lands there from Solberg.
A combination from Solberg does no damage.
Eriksson misses with a left hand
and Solberg counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Eriksson throws a right hand that misses
and Solberg counters with a nice body shot.
Solberg fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Solberg stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Solberg wants it to stay on the feet.
Eriksson shoots in looking for a takedown. Solberg tries to sprawl out of it but Eriksson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Solberg manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Eriksson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Solberg counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Eriksson thinking.
Solberg sizes up Eriksson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Solberg jabs Eriksson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Solberg feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Eriksson's calf.#T4#
Eriksson misses with a leg kick
and Solberg connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Solberg lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
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!
Solberg lands a nice leg kick that just misses Eriksson's sensitive parts.
Eriksson tries for a takedown but Solberg circles away easily
and Solberg counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Eriksson shoots and misses
and Solberg counters with a three punch combo that has Eriksson backing up. Eriksson nods at Solberg to acknowledge the strikes.
Eriksson fails with a takedown attempt.
Eriksson is breathing heavily.
Solberg keeps Eriksson at a distance using the push kick.
Solberg is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Eriksson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Eriksson drops his hands momentarily and Solberg takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T5#
Solberg slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Eriksson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Eriksson tries for a takedown but Solberg circles away easily
and Solberg cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Eriksson shoots for a double leg takedown but Solberg sprawls well. He's pushed Eriksson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Solberg throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Eriksson misses with a takedown
and Solberg makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Eriksson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Eriksson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Solberg connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T6#
Solberg with a nice cross.
Eriksson misses with a takedown attempt - Solberg sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Eriksson goes for a double leg but Solberg avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Solberg continues to drive forward.
Peter Solberg is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Solberg lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice leg kick lands there from Solberg.
Eriksson tries a head kick but it misses.
Solberg lands a nice leg kick that just misses Eriksson's sensitive parts.
Solberg throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Eriksson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T7#
Solberg lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Eriksson at a distance.
Eriksson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Solberg scores with a jab. Eriksson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Eriksson.
Solberg with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Eriksson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Solberg has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Solberg connects with a good right hand that stumbles Eriksson. Eriksson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Eriksson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Solberg.
Solberg throws a head kick that misses.
Solberg misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Eriksson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Solberg circles away.
Solberg buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#T8#
Eriksson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Solberg fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
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!
Eriksson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Solberg.
Solberg tries to bum rush Eriksson with a series of wild strikes but Eriksson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Solberg connects with a single shot there.
Solberg connects with a leg kick. Eriksson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Solberg stuffs the takedown attempt from Eriksson. Eriksson gets slowly back to his feet.
Solberg tries a quick counter leg kick but Eriksson is wise to it.#T9#
Solberg lands with a straight right. Eriksson didn't see that one coming.
Eriksson has his takedown stuffed
and Solberg counters with a straight right hand.
Solberg throws a nice inside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Solberg there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Solberg lands with a shot to the body.
Eriksson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Eriksson tries for a takedown but Solberg circles away easily
and Solberg counters with a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Solberg dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Good exchange - Solberg coming out on top.
Solberg digs a good body shot into Eriksson's ribs.
Solberg jabs Eriksson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Eriksson might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Eriksson fails with a takedown attempt.
Eriksson has his takedown stuffed
and Solberg counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Solberg throws a leg kick which misses Eriksson's front leg but catches the back leg as Eriksson tries to avoid it.
Solberg fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Eriksson.
Eriksson has his takedown stuffed
and Solberg counters with a series of strikes. Eriksson will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rolf Eriksson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Solberg wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Eriksson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Eriksson takes a swing at Solberg's ribcage but misses.
Eriksson fails with a takedown attempt.
Solberg punishes Eriksson's body with a nice straight punch.
Good exchange - Solberg coming out on top.
Eriksson throws a series of punches but Solberg avoids them all with ease.
Solberg connects with a body shot.#T2#
Solberg throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Eriksson walks into a jab.
Solberg scores with a jab to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Solberg connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Eriksson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Solberg counters with a straight right hand.
Solberg's jab looks to have found its range, popping Eriksson under the eye.
Eriksson misses with a takedown attempt
and Solberg counters with a right hand to the body.
Solberg pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Eriksson with a poor takedown
and Solberg counters with a good low kick that Eriksson was not able to check.
Jab by Solberg.
Peter Solberg seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
Solberg thuds his right hand into Eriksson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Solberg dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Eriksson. That did some damage!
Eriksson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Solberg circles away.
Solberg looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Eriksson fails with the takedown
and Solberg connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Solberg chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Solberg lands with a nice body punch.
Eriksson fails with the takedown
enabling Solberg to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
Solberg takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Eriksson fails with a takedown attempt.
Eriksson misses with a double jab
and Solberg counters with a thumping low kick.
Eriksson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Solberg digs a good body shot into Eriksson's ribs.
Rolf Eriksson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Eriksson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Solberg - the referee stops the clock and Eriksson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Solberg. Eriksson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Solberg with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Eriksson. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Eriksson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Solberg.#T5#
Eriksson shoots in for a takedown but Solberg shows good takedown defense.
Solberg thuds his right hand into Eriksson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Eriksson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Eriksson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Solberg.
Eriksson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Solberg cracks the inside of Eriksson's front leg.
Eriksson with a poor takedown
and Solberg counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Eriksson thinking.
Solberg lands a leg kick that knocks Eriksson off balance momentarily.
Eriksson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Solberg.
Eriksson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Solberg counters with a straight right hand.#T6#
Solberg scores with a one two! Eriksson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Solberg throws a good cross that connects.
Eriksson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Solberg counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Solberg lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Solberg connects with an inside leg kick.
Eriksson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Solberg counters with a stiff right hand.
Eriksson misses with a looping right.
Solberg appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T7#
Eriksson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Eriksson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Eriksson fails with the takedown
and Eriksson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Eriksson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Solberg. Solberg obviously looking to wear him down.
Solberg misses with a body kick.
Eriksson with a poor takedown
and Solberg counters with a straight right hand.
Solberg scores with a hook.
Eriksson shoots in but no luck this time.
Eriksson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Solberg as he jumps to the side. #T8#
Eriksson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Solberg can pounce on him.
Solberg digs a good body shot into Eriksson's ribs.
Solberg throws a head kick that misses.
Solberg scores with the left hand. Eriksson knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Solberg scores with a shot to the body.
Solberg lands with a kick to the temple. Eriksson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Eriksson.#T9#
Eriksson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Eriksson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Solberg has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Eriksson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Solberg is fending him off so far but Eriksson persists. Nope, Solberg circles away and we're back to standing.
Eriksson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Solberg connects with a jab.
Eriksson misses with a two punch combination.
Solberg lands a body shot.
Eriksson fails to land the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Solberg showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Solberg chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Eriksson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Solberg counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Eriksson with a poor takedown
and Solberg counters with an outside leg kick.
Solberg wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Eriksson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rolf Eriksson. 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.
Solberg connects with a high kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Solberg. That snapped Eriksson's head back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Solberg connects with a good right hand that stumbles Eriksson. Eriksson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T1#
Eriksson tries for a takedown but Solberg sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Solberg on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Eriksson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Solberg.
As Eriksson backs off Solberg throws a huge counter combo but Eriksson manages to avoid it all.
Eriksson shoots in for a takedown but Solberg shows good takedown defense.
Eriksson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Solberg. Solberg obviously looking to wear him down.
Eriksson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Solberg counters with a nice body shot.
Solberg thows a body kick. Eriksson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Eriksson misses with a takedown attempt - Solberg sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Eriksson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Eriksson misses with a takedown attempt
and Solberg counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Eriksson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
Eriksson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Eriksson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Eriksson shoots and misses
and Solberg counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Solberg lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Solberg lands a front kick.
Nice sprawl there from Solberg as Eriksson shoots in.
Solberg feints a counter leg kick.
Solberg jabs Eriksson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Eriksson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Solberg counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Solberg moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T3#
No luck for Eriksson with that takedown attempt.
Solberg looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Solberg comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Eriksson fails with a takedown attempt.
Solberg fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T4##TD#
Eriksson dives in and scores a takedown into Solberg's guard.
Eriksson is fighting to break Solberg's control of his arms but Solberg is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Eriksson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Solberg pulls Eriksson in to control the position.
Solberg can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Eriksson controls the pace.
Solberg controls Eriksson momentarily but Eriksson frees himself. #T5#
Solberg avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Solberg has his hands on Eriksson's head, controlling the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Solberg working a defensive guard here.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Solberg blocks a leg kick.
Eriksson goes for a double leg but Solberg avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Solberg continues to drive forward.
Some wild striking there from Eriksson.
Solberg steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#T6#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Eriksson misses with a head kick.
Solberg flicks out a counter leg kick but Eriksson steps away.
Eriksson misses with a takedown
and Solberg counters with a leg kick.
Eriksson fails to land the takedown.
Eriksson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Solberg sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Eriksson somewhat.
Eriksson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Solberg pinned against the cage. Solberg gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T7#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Solberg.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Solberg.
Eriksson with a poor takedown
and Solberg counters with a left to the body.
Eriksson fails to land the takedown.
Solberg thuds a left hand into Eriksson's body.#T8#
Eriksson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Eriksson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Eriksson tries to score with a low kick but Solberg moves his leg out of the way.
Eriksson moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSolberg.
Eriksson fails with the takedown
enabling Solberg to counter with a crisp jab.
Eriksson throws an off balance right hand
and Solberg counters with a slapping leg kick.
Solberg takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Eriksson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Solberg.
#T9#
Eriksson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nice body punch from Solberg.
Eriksson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Solberg counter with a right hand.
Solberg throws a hook but Eriksson avoids it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Eriksson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Solberg fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Solberg really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Solberg thuds his right hand into Eriksson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Eriksson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Eriksson throws out a leg kick but Solberg moves out of range and Eriksson only half commits.
Solberg slaps away a takedown attempt from Eriksson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Solberg blocks a head kick by Eriksson.
A nice side step and Solberg releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eriksson misses with a double jab
enabling Solberg to counter with a crisp jab.
Eriksson tries for a takedown but Solberg circles away easily
and Solberg counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rolf Eriksson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.#T1#
Eriksson shoots in but no luck this time.
Eriksson has his takedown stuffed
and Solberg cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Eriksson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Solberg lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Eriksson has his takedown stuffed
and Solberg counters with a good low kick that Eriksson was not able to check. #T2#
Solberg scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Solberg throws a body kick that misses.
Solberg scores with a jab to the body.
Solberg displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Eriksson.
Eriksson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Solberg ducks right into an uppercut from Eriksson. #T3#
Solberg throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A slapping leg kick lands for Solberg.
Solberg throws a nice outside leg kick.
Eriksson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Solberg.
Solberg keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Eriksson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Eriksson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Eriksson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Solberg looks to land a right hand but Eriksson moved out of range.#TD#
Eriksson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Eriksson showed some decent athleticism there. #T4#
Solberg is refusing to be controlled, as Eriksson sits in half guard.
Solberg is positioning himself well to prevent Eriksson advancing to mount.
Eriksson is keen to just control but Solberg is a slippery customer.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
Eriksson is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Solberg as he works his way to full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Eriksson is pushing down on Solberg's leg trying to pass to half guard. Solberg is fighting to maintain full guard but Eriksson has managed to sneak the leg through.#T5##SUB#
Eriksson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Solberg has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Eriksson is working away from the top position though.
Eriksson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Solberg has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Eriksson is working away from the top position though.
Solberg wants to improve his position but Eriksson is controlling well.
#T6#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Solberg wants to control but Eriksson is keeping busy.
Eriksson trying to control the action but Solberg is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Eriksson tries for a takedown but Solberg circles away easily
and Solberg connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Eriksson throws a body kick that misses
and Solberg counters with a thumping low kick.
Eriksson shoots in looking for a takedown. Solberg tries to sprawl out of it but Eriksson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Solberg manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T7#
Eriksson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Eriksson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Solberg counters with a left and a right that stings Eriksson.
Eriksson's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Eriksson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Solberg counters with a slapping leg kick.
Eriksson takes a jab right on the kisser.
The fighters circle momentarily. Solberg darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Solberg scores with a hook.
Eriksson tries for a takedown but Solberg circles away easily
enabling Solberg to counter with a crisp jab. #T8#
An inside leg kick lands from Solberg.
Eriksson has his takedown stuffed
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Eriksson throws a body shot but no joy.
Solberg moves into range and connects with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Eriksson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Solberg counters with a nice uppercut.
Solberg scores with a sloppy right hand. Eriksson should have avoided that one.
Solberg lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T9#
Eriksson tries a head kick but it misses.
Solberg now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Solberg avoids a punch combination nicely.
Eriksson misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Solberg lands with a thumping leg kick.
Eriksson shoots for a takedown but Solberg saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Solberg misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Eriksson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Solberg wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Solberg dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Eriksson shoots and misses
and Eriksson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Solberg connects with a single shot there.
Eriksson shoots in but Solberg avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Solberg connects with a solid leg kick.
Eriksson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Solberg can pounce on him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eriksson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rolf Eriksson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Solberg digs a good body shot into Eriksson's ribs.#T1#
Eriksson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Solberg counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Eriksson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Eriksson looks to land a right hand but Solberg moved out of range.
Eriksson darts in looking for a takedown but Solberg gets double underhooks and turns Eriksson into the cage.
It seemed like Solberg was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Solberg fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Eriksson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Eriksson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Solberg keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Solberg now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.#T2#
Eriksson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Eriksson throws a sloppy head kick and Solberg moves out of range easily.
Solberg lands a jab to the nose.
Eriksson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Solberg counters with a nice uppercut.
Solberg fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Eriksson misses with a takedown
and Solberg counters with an inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Solberg lands with a thumping leg kick.
#T3#
Eriksson gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Solberg counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Eriksson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Solberg moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Eriksson misses with a right hand
and Solberg makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Solberg jabs Eriksson right on the nose. Eriksson blinks but takes it well.
Eriksson goes for a double leg but Solberg avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Solberg continues to drive forward.
Solberg leaves Eriksson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Eriksson fails to land the takedown.#T4#
Solberg scores with a body shot.
A head kick misses from Eriksson.
Eriksson has his takedown stuffed
and Solberg counters with a nice low kick that buckles Eriksson's knee momentarily.
Solberg connects with a looping right hand.
Solberg scores with a push kick.
Eriksson shoots in looking for a takedown. Solberg tries to sprawl out of it but Eriksson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Solberg manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T5#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Solberg.
Solberg lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Eriksson misses with a takedown attempt
and Solberg counters with a left to the body.
Solberg fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Eriksson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A nice leg kick lands there from Solberg.
Solberg moves into range and connects with a jab.
Solberg walks into a left hand. #T6#
Eriksson with a poor takedown
and Solberg counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Solberg thumps Eriksson with a low kick.
Eriksson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Eriksson misses with a combination
and Solberg counters with a leg kick.
Eriksson has his takedown stuffed
and Solberg counters with a body kick.
Solberg lands with a thumping leg kick.
Eriksson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T7#
Solberg scores with a spinning back kick!
Solberg fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Eriksson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Eriksson with a poor takedown
and Solberg makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Eriksson misses with a takedown attempt
and Solberg makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Solberg lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Eriksson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Solberg counters with a thumping low kick.
Solberg connects with a jab.
Solberg misses with a two punch combination.
Solberg cracks a nice hook into Eriksson's ribs.#T8#
Solberg turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Eriksson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Solberg counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Eriksson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Eriksson misses with a jab, cross combination.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Solberg.
Eriksson shoots and misses
and Solberg counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Solberg lands a jab to Eriksson's midsection.
Solberg lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T9#
Solberg digs a good body shot into Eriksson's ribs.
Eriksson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Solberg counters with a slapping leg kick.
Solberg fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Eriksson.
Eriksson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Solberg delivers a nice body kick.
Eriksson looks for a takedown but Solberg sprawls well.
Rolf Eriksson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Eriksson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Solberg comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Solberg 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 42:50
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 43:50
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 42:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Solberg!
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Event:
helsinki Fighting League: 13
Date: Mar 12, 2016 |
#R1#
Kasongo dives in and grabs Solberg's left leg, looking for a takedown. Solberg pushes down on Kasongo's head and hops out.
Kasongo shoots and misses
and Solberg connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Some wild striking there from Kasongo.
Solberg throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kasongo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Solberg lands with a good body shot.
Solberg scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kasongo shoots in looking for a takedown. Solberg tries to sprawl out of it but Kasongo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Solberg manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Peter Solberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luis Kasongo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kasongo wants to clinch up but Solberg keeps it at a distance.
As Kasongo backs away, Solberg returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Solberg stalks Kasongo and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kasongo's face. Kasongo staggers backwards, shaken.
We've been hearing reports that Solberg has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#T1#
Kasongo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Solberg was well out of range. Poor timing from Kasongo.
Solberg is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kasongo tries for a takedown but Solberg circles away easily
and Solberg counters with a nice leg kick.
Kasongo moves forwards but Solberg connects with a nice, crisp jab.#ROC#
Kasongo is rocked!
Kasongo 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.
Kasongo tries for a takedown but Solberg circles away easily
and Solberg counters with a low kick, right behind Kasongo 's knee.
Luis Kasongo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice body punch from Solberg.
Kasongo 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.
Kasongo 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.
Kasongo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kasongo shoots and misses
and Solberg counters with a low kick, right behind Kasongo 's knee.
Kasongo looks winded!
Solberg cracks a nice hook into Kasongo's ribs.#T2#
Solberg throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice jab there from Solberg.
Kasongo is still on wobbly legs! Can Solberg finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kasongo drops his hands momentarily. Solberg doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Kasongo staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Kasongo doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Peter Solberg!
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