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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 40
Date: Jun 11, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Beton shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Beton showed some decent athleticism there.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB#
Beton is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dave manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Dave controlling the position.
Beton slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dave looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beton's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Beton is pushing down on Dave's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dave is fighting to maintain full guard but Beton has managed to sneak the leg through.
Beton seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Dave tries to get to full guard but Beton has control of the leg. #T1#
Beton wants to control but Dave is keeping him busy.
Dave tries to get to full guard but Beton has control of the leg.
Dave trying to get back to full guard but Beton takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Dave tries to hold on but Beton pushes him away. #SUB#
Dave defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Beton.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dave is controlling an arm, preventing Beton from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Dave is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T2#
Beton trying to control but Dave is having none of it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dave tries to reverse the position but Beton maintains control.#SU#
Beton stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.#TD#
Beton gets the takedown into side control.
Dave seems a little lost for a moment, as Beton dominates the positioning.#SUB#
Beton is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dave is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Beton is looking to take a break and control but Dave is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Beton is trying to get an arm triangle but Dave is defending well. #T3##SUB#
Beton is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dave is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Beton is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dave has escaped the position, nice work there.
Dave is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Beton off and has taken his back!#SUB2#
Dave looking for the RNC.
Beton wants to get back to his feet.
Dave trying to control.#T4#
Beton wants to escape the position.
Our spies down at at Firewalker Fighting & Fitness inform us that Dave has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Beton is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Dave gets his way!
#SUB2#
Dave working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB2#
Dave looking for the RNC.
Dave is trying to stick to Beton's back but Beton is turning into Dave. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Dave's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Beton.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Beton works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Beton works his way into full mount!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SU#
Beton is standing up, even though he is in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jos Beton dominated that round.
That's time! Beton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD#
Beton shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Beton was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SU#
Beton has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #TD#
Beton drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Beton passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Dave!
Dave wants to hold on but Beton pushes him away.
Beton can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dave is looking to escape. #SUB#
Beton looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #T1#
Beton takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Dave tries to reverse the position but Beton maintains control.
Beton takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Beton moves to the back position.
Jos Beton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Beton working for a choke but Dave is defending well.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T2##SUB#
Beton looking for the choke from the back.
Beton is hanging on to Dave's back as he tries to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Beton is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Beton not allowing Dave to control his hands.
A lull in the action here.
#SUB#
Beton is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Dave is defending well though. Beton let's go of the attempt for now.
Dave prevents Beton from getting a body triangle.#T3##SUB#
Beton is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Dave defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB#
Beton is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Dave with him. Dave is trying to defend but Beton has an arm under the chin now! Dave grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jos Beton!
Jos Beton retains his welterweight title!
Our winner, Jos Beton, 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:
MMAHelsinki - 35
Date: May 11, 2016 |
#R1#
Dave throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dave cracks a nice hook into Malainen's ribs.
Malainen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dave.
Dave throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dave swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Malainen throws a lazy right hand but Dave sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dave tries to move into range but Malainen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dave misses with a hook to the body
and Malainen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've been hearing reports that Dave has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#T1#
Malainen throws a hook but Dave blocks it.
Dave swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Malainen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dave turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dave swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dave takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Malainen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dave.
The fighters circling - Malainen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dave swings widly with a right hand
and Malainen counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Dave swings widly with a right hand
letting Malainen counter with a right hand.
Dave throws a low kick but Malainen avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Malainen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A lazy body kick from Dave
and Malainen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dave slips under a jab from Malainen.
Dave fails with a takedown attempt.
Malainen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pudding Dave seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dave motions for Malainen to come forward. Dave throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Dave throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Malainen! But no joy.
Malainen might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Dave throws a predictable looking body shot
and Malainen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dave blocks a jab.
Malainen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Malainen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Malainen is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Dave had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Dave throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dave misses with a wild body shot.
Dave rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Malainen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
Dave misses with a takedown attempt
and Malainen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dave throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dave bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Malainen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dave.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Dave rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Malainen counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A lazy body kick from Dave
and Malainen counters with a stiff right hand.
Dave misses the body punch
and Malainen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Herikii Malainen dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Dave misses with a shot to the body
and Malainen counters with a stiff right hand.
Dave throws a looping overhand right but Malainen ducks down to avoid it.
Malainen misses with a right hand #TD#
and Dave counters with a shoot takedown. Malainen fights it but they end up in guard.
Malainen is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Dave dives into side control.
#REVB##SUB#
Dave tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dave has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Dave in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Malainen is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pudding Dave!
Pudding Dave took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 31
Date: Apr 16, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Lynn throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Dave tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Lynn is in Dave's guard.#SUB#
Dave has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lynn can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lynn trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Dave manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Dave is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Dave thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dave prevents Lynn from getting back to his feet.
Dave definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dave works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Dave is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lynn has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dave sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Dave is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T1##SUB#
Dave is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Dave is working for a kimura but Lynn is defending it quite comfortably.
Lynn wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB#
Dave is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lynn is trying to stand up here but Dave is controlling him well. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Dave is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lynn is just riding it out for now. Dave eventually gives up the hold.
Dave prevents Lynn from standing back up.
Dave trying to pass the guard but Lynn defending well.
Dave moves into full mount! Lynn won't be happy about that!
Lynn tries to buck Dave off but he can't manage it.
Dave tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB#
Dave looking for a guillotine from mount but Lynn is having none of it. #T3#
Dave takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lynn is trying to get back to his feet but can't. #SUB#
Dave looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Dave content just to control the position here. #SUB#
Dave is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Lynn can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Dave controlling from the full mount.
Lynn is trying to stand.#SUB#
Dave with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#T4##SUB#
Dave quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Dave but it's paid off an Lynn is forced to tap! Nice work by Dave.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pudding Dave!
Pudding Dave decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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