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Event:
NSC 40: Nielsen vs Joy
Date: Jul 16, 2019 |
#R1#
De Sucre keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Linkki misses.
Linkki misses with an uppercut. De Sucre saw that one coming.
De Sucre ducks under a wild hook from Linkki.
Linkki is on the wrong end of a nice combination from De Sucre.
De Sucre misses with the combination.
De Sucre goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Linkki connects with a nice looking jab.
De Sucre takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Linkki looks to land a left hand but De Sucre moved out of range nicely.
Linkki takes a swing at De Sucre's ribcage but misses.
Lahden Linkki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Sucre chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slow jab from De Sucre misses its intended target.
Linkki scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nice defenses there by De Sucre.
De Sucre misses the shot to the body.
Linkki misses with a straight right. #T1#
Linkki moves into range and connects with a jab.
De Sucre connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Linkki momentarily.
De Sucre throws a head kick that Linkki semi-blocks.
De Sucre tries to clinch but Linkki moves out of range.
Linkki rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and De Sucre counters with a nice uppercut.
De Sucre looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#CL2#
De Sucre moves into range and clinches up with Linkki.#BC#
Linkki breaks from the clinch.
Linkki throws a lazy right hand but De Sucre sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
De Sucre misses with a wild body shot.
De Sucre takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Linkki avoids a punch combination nicely.
De Sucre looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Sucre slips a jab and a cross from Linkki.
De Sucre feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Linkki's calf.
Some wild striking there from De Sucre.
#T2#
Linkki throws the left hand but De Sucre avoids the punch easily.
De Sucre swings for the body but Linkki moves out of range.
Linkki looks to land a right hand but De Sucre moved out of range.
De Sucre gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Linkki throws a body shot but no joy.
Linkki swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by De Sucre.
De Sucre scores with a nice right hand.
Linkki misses the jab.
Linkki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Linkki misses the shot to the body.
Linkki throws an overhand right that lands on De Sucre's shoulder, as De Sucre tries to avoid the shot.
De Sucre lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Linkki circles away quickly and effectively.#CL2#
De Sucre gets in close and instigates a clinch.
De Sucre fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Linkki gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from De Sucre.
#BC#
Linkki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A left lands for Linkki.
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 Lahden Linkki will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
De Sucre ducks under a wild hook from Linkki.
De Sucre throws a nice head kick!
De Sucre throws a body kick that misses.
De Sucre uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Linkki.
Linkki throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent De Sucre stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Linkki swats away the attempt to clinch by De Sucre.
Linkki stalks De Sucre and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into De Sucre's face. De Sucre staggers backwards, shaken.
De Sucre throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Linkki.
De Sucre throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Linkki misses with a wild combination.
De Sucre throws out a leg kick but Linkki moves out of range and De Sucre only half commits.
Linkki takes a shot right to the bread basket.
De Sucre throws a push kick but Linkki slaps the foot to one side.
Linkki moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Linkki keeps the fight on the outside.
Linkki is looking for a counter combo.#T1#
Linkki throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Linkki avoids a punch combination nicely.
De Sucre throws a leg kick but Linkki sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Antonio Jose De Sucre is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
De Sucre forces Linkki back against the ropes and clinches.#BC#
Linkki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
De Sucre defending well as Linkki loads up on a big left hand.
De Sucre keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Linkki.
De Sucre looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Linkki throws out a loose jab but De Sucre uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Sucre throws a push kick but Linkki slaps the foot to one side.
Linkki tests De Sucre's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Linkki is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Linkki swats away the attempt to clinch by De Sucre.
De Sucre blocks a jab.
Linkki throws a hook but De Sucre avoids it easily.
De Sucre throws a counter combo.
Linkki comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#CL2#
De Sucre moves into the clinch.#T2#
De Sucre wants a takedown.
#TD2#
De Sucre ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. De Sucre no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Linkki wanted to stand there but De Sucre had control of the position.
Linkki wants to stand and escape but instead De Sucre has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Linkki is pulling down on De Sucre's head. It's preventing any offense from De Sucre, at least for the moment.
Linkki is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Linkki looking to hit a scissor sweep but De Sucre is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
De Sucre drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and De Sucre jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
De Sucre passes into half guard.
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 Lahden Linkki will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
De Sucre looks to land a body kick but Linkki moved away.
Linkki throwing a counter right hand but De Sucre manages to avoid it.
Linkki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De Sucre was well out of range. Poor timing from Linkki.
Linkki lands a two punch combo.
De Sucre connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
De Sucre throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Linkki connects with a nice looking jab.
Linkki punishes De Sucre's body with a nice straight punch.
Linkki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. De Sucre sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL2#
De Sucre has managed to clinch.
De Sucre has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Linkki is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
De Sucre jumps guard but Linkki turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
De Sucre changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Linkki fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lahden Linkki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Jose De Sucre.
De Sucre is looking to clinch.
Linkki misses with an uppercut.
De Sucre misses with a hook. Linkki ducked under it nicely.
De Sucre moves out of range as Linkki strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Sucre ducks under a wild hook from Linkki.
Linkki missing with a left hand there. De Sucre was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Linkki looks to land a right hand but De Sucre moved out of range.
De Sucre will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#CL2#
De Sucre closes the distance and pushes Linkki back into the ropes.#BC#
Linkki breaks from the clinch.
De Sucre keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
De Sucre lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Nice defenses there by De Sucre.
Linkki just misses with a punch to the body.
Linkki throws a body punch but De Sucre moves out of range.
De Sucre missing with a left hand there. Linkki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
De Sucre throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Linkki scores with a punch to the head.
Linkki looks to land a left hand but De Sucre moved out of range nicely.
A punch combination from Linkki misses.
De Sucre tries to close the distance and clinch up but Linkki swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A cross from De Sucre lands.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Sucre throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Linkki thows a left - swing and a miss!
De Sucre throws a counter combo.
Linkki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
De Sucre misses with a hook
and Linkki counters with a left to the body.
De Sucre slips under a jab.
Linkki lands a right hook to the body.
De Sucre throws a series of punches but Linkki moves out of range.
Linkki fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. De Sucre looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Linkki punishes De Sucre's body with a nice straight punch.
Antonio Jose De Sucre has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
De Sucre misses with a straight right.
Linkki scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. De Sucre doesn't seem bothered though.
Linkki with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
No joy there for De Sucre, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Linkki on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
De Sucre takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
De Sucre tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Linkki scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
De Sucre tries to move into range but Linkki moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lahden Linkki showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Linkki, 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Lahden Linkki!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Lahden Linkki!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Lahden Linkki!
Lahden Linkki wins by unanimous decision!
An out of breath Lahden Linkki thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 15, 2019 |
#R1#
Linkki lands with a nice combination. Joseph backs away looking to recover.
Joseph tries to clinch but Linkki moves away
and Linkki counters with a stiff right hand.
Joseph looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nice shot lands for Linkki.#ROC2#
Joseph is rocked!
Linkki connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Oh Joseph is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Linkki lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lahden Linkki!
Lahden Linkki seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 12, 2019 |
#R1#
Colt takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Linkki fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Linkki lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CUT#
It looks like Codename Colt has been cut.
Linkki scores with a nice head shot.
Colt tries to move into range but Linkki moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Colt takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Linkki connects with a crisp jab.
Colt takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Linkki jabs Colt to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Linkki connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Colt's hands.
Linkki stuns Colt with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Linkki lands with an overhand left.
A jab from Linkki does it's job there.#KD#
Linkki lands a big right hand that sends Colt crashing to the mat! Linkki stays standing though and waves Colt back to his feet!#ROC#
Colt is rocked!
Linkki throws an uppercut from hell that sends Colt clean off his feet! He's out cold! Linkki stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lahden Linkki!
During a confident post fight interview, Lahden Linkki thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
DUEL 206
Date: Jan 19, 2019 |
#R1#
Linkki scores with a decent looking hook.
The fighters circling - Linkki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Linkki is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Braz.
Braz tries for a takedown but Linkki sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Linkki swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#TD#
Braz closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Linkki to the mat! Linkki manages to get full guard. #SUB#
Braz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Braz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Braz slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
You can see the frustration on Linkki's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Braz wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Linkki, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Braz is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Linkki knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Braz looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Linkki sneaks back into half guard.#T1#
Linkki is positioning himself well to prevent Braz advancing to mount.
Linkki is trying to stand.
#SUB#
Braz is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Linkki sees it coming and defends easily.
Linkki is trying to get back to full guard.
Linkki is looking to control Braz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Linkki avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Braz is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Braz wants to work for an arm triangle but Linkki is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Braz is trying to work for a kimura but Linkki is defending well.
Linkki really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Braz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Braz prevents Linkki from improving his position.
Linkki is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Linkki told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Braz is working for a kimura but Linkki is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Braz seems to be working for a kimura but Linkki defends the submission attempt.
Linkki regains full guard. Nicely done.
Braz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Braz might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Linkki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Braz is one step ahead there.
Linkki is pulling down on Braz's head to control his posture.
Braz passes Linkki's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Linkki has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Braz is working away from the top position though.#T3##SUB#
Braz is looking for a kimura but Linkki is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Braz to get the leverage.
Linkki trying to hold on to Braz's head to control him but Braz postures up.
Linkki is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Braz seems to be working for a kimura but Linkki defends the submission attempt.
Linkki looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB#
Braz looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Braz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Linkki moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Linkki lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Linkki has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Braz is proving hard to escape from.
Linkki wants to control from the top but Braz keeps moving.
Braz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Linkki sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Linkki trying to control the position from guard on top but Braz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shoei Braz dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Linkki cracks Braz with a good jab.
Braz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Linkki as he jumps to the side.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Linkki! But no joy.
Shoei Braz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Braz moves out of range as Linkki strikes.
Braz throwing a counter right hand but Linkki manages to avoid it.
Linkki leaves Braz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A big right from Linkki misses.
Linkki slaps away a takedown attempt from Braz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shoei Braz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Braz takes one on the button.
Linkki misses with a straight left.
Braz is looking to counter punch.
Linkki thows a left - swing and a miss!
Linkki missing with a left hand there. Braz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Braz fails to land the takedown.
A shot to the liver by Linkki. Beautiful body shot.
Braz takes one to the side of the head.
Nice sprawl there from Linkki as Braz shoots in.
Braz fails to land the takedown.#T1#
Linkki looks to throw the jab but Braz is out of range.
Linkki connects with the punch.
Linkki is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Linkki changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Braz goes for a double leg but Linkki avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Linkki continues to drive forward.
Braz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Linkki's waist but Linkki gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Braz off to one side.
Linkki fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Linkki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Linkki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Braz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Braz staying out of range there.
Braz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Braz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Linkki pinned against the cage. Linkki gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Linkki doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nice straight punches there by Linkki. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Linkki.
Braz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Linkki circles away.
Braz takes one on the button.#CUT2#
It looks like Shoei Braz has been cut.
Braz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Linkki defends well and Braz ends up having to push Linkki into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#T2#
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!
Braz takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Braz shoots in looking for a takedown but Linkki manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Braz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Braz slips a jab from Linkki.
Linkki scores with the left hand. Braz knows he should have avoided that one.
Braz tries for a takedown but Linkki sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Braz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Linkki is fending him off so far but Braz persists. Nope, Linkki circles away and we're back to standing.
Linkki scores with a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Linkki moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Linkki connects with a body shot.
Linkki misses the jab.
Linkki fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Linkki misses with a hook.
Linkki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Linkki misses with a hook. Braz ducked under it nicely.
Linkki connects with the punch.
Braz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Braz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Linkki throws out the jab.
Linkki 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.
Braz shoots in but no luck this time.
Braz drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T3#
Braz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Linkki is fending him off so far but Braz persists. Nope, Linkki circles away and we're back to standing.
The fighters circling - Linkki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Braz goes for a double leg but Linkki avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Linkki continues to drive forward.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Linkki misses with a hook.
Braz dives in and grabs Linkki's left leg, looking for a takedown. Linkki pushes down on Braz's head and hops out.
Lahden Linkki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Decent striking displayed by Linkki there.
The fighters circling - Linkki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A slow jab from Linkki misses its intended target.
Linkki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lahden Linkki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Linkki throws a looping overhand right but Braz ducks down to avoid it.
Linkki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Braz shoots in for a takedown but Linkki shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Braz.
A cross from Linkki lands.
Braz shoots for a takedown but Linkki saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Braz shoots for a takedown but Linkki saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Braz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Linkki pinned against the cage. Linkki gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T4#
Linkki throws an overhand right that lands on Braz's shoulder, as Braz tries to avoid the shot.
Linkki throws a shot to the body.
Linkki tests Braz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
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!
Linkki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Braz.
Braz takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A big left from Linkki misses.
Linkki 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.
Braz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Linkki stuffs the takedown attempt from Braz. Braz gets slowly back to his feet.
Braz slips a jab from Linkki.
Linkki thows a left - swing and a miss!
Linkki misses with a hook.
Nice takedown defense from Linkki. No joy for Braz on that attempt.
Linkki stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Linkki wants it to stay on the feet.
Linkki dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Linkki throws a right hand that Braz ducks under and follows up with a left that Braz also avoids with ease.
Braz dives in and grabs Linkki's left leg, looking for a takedown. Linkki pushes down on Braz's head and hops out.
Linkki scores with a jab to the head.
Linkki throws a jab when Braz was well out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lahden Linkki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Shoei Braz's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Linkki takes a swing at Braz's ribcage but misses. #TD#
Braz fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Linkki to the ground. Braz is now in Linkki's guard.#SUB#
Braz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Braz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Linkki is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Linkki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Braz is one step ahead there.
Braz wants to pass the guard but Linkki is keeping the position.#SUB#
Braz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Linkki seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Linkki not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Braz preventing the sweep.
Linkki is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Linkki lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T1#
Linkki trying to control the position from guard on top but Braz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Braz is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Linkki rolls with it to try and escape but Braz cranks on the arm and Linkki is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shoei Braz!
Shoei Braz took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, KnockOut for their support in the buildup to the fight.
The defeated Lahden Linkki had this to say: 'That was fucking awesome! Can I go again?!'.
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Event:
DUEL 202.5
Date: Dec 22, 2018 |
#R1#
Linkki scores with a nice head shot.
Escobar slips a jab from Linkki.
Linkki works over Escobar's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT#
It looks like Braulio Escobar has been cut.
Linkki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Escobar moves away.
Escobar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Escobar on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Linkki stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#TD#
Linkki shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Linkki showed some decent athleticism there. #ES2#
Escobar pushes Linkki off and gets back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Escobar scores with a punch to the head.
Escobar throws an overhand right that lands on Linkki's shoulder, as Linkki tries to avoid the shot.
A big left from Escobar misses.
Linkki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've been told by Linkki's head coaches at Malmi Aitta that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Linkki lands a really nice looking cross but Escobar seems unphased.
Escobar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Linkki slips a jab and a cross from Escobar.
Escobar misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Escobar throws a jab but it's blocked by Linkki.
Linkki misses with a straight right.
Escobar swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Escobar ducks under a wild hook from Linkki.
Linkki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Escobar.
Linkki throws a leg kick
and Linkki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Linkki blocks a jab.
Escobar thows a left - swing and a miss!
Escobar slips a straight right by Linkki.
Lahden Linkki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the liver by Escobar. Beautiful body shot.
Linkki swings for the body but Escobar moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Escobar. Linkki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice defenses there by Escobar.
Linkki throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Escobar's waist but Escobar gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Linkki off to one side.
Escobar is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Linkki with a body shot.
Escobar misses with a body shot.
Linkki defending well as Escobar loads up on a big left hand.
Linkki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Escobar.
Escobar on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Escobar throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
Linkki looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Linkki looks to land a left hand but Escobar moved out of range nicely.
Escobar connects with a body shot.
Linkki misses with a hook.
Linkki falls off balance throwing a combination
and Escobar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Linkki.
Escobar scores with a body shot.
Linkki throws a lazy uppercut
and Escobar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Linkki stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Escobar looks to throw the jab but Linkki is out of range.
Escobar uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Braulio Escobar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Escobar misses with a hook. Linkki ducked under it nicely.
Escobar scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Escobar moves away from the strike by Linkki.
Escobar throws out a counter right but Linkki avoids it with no problem.
Linkki slips under a jab.#TD#
Escobar gets caught napping as Linkki dives in and scores a takedown. Escobar manages to retain guard.#T3#
Escobar preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Linkki not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Escobar is looking to stand up but Linkki isn't so interested in that idea. #ES2#
Escobar is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Linkki.
Escobar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Linkki blocks a body shot from Escobar. #BC2#
Escobar's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Linkki attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
It seemed like Escobar was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Escobar misses with an uppercut. Linkki saw that one coming.
Escobar moves away from the strike by Linkki.
Linkki throws a poor cross that misses
and Escobar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A lazy left from Escobar finds it's target.
Linkki doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T4#
Linkki bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Escobar fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Escobar misses the shot to the body.
A big left from Escobar misses.
Escobar lands a jab to the head.
Escobar cracks Linkki with an open hand slap.
Nice jab there from Escobar.
Escobar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Linkki.
Escobar moves away from the strike by Linkki.
Escobar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Linkki throws out the jab.
Linkki throws a hook to the side of Escobar's head but Escobar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Escobar slips under a jab.
Escobar misses with an uppercut. Linkki saw that one coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A shot to the body from Escobar misses
and Linkki counters with a straight right hand.
Escobar blocks a jab.
Escobar throws out a counter right but Linkki avoids it with no problem.
Linkki fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Linkki throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Escobar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Braulio Escobar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Braulio Escobar's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Linkki throws a hook but Escobar blocks it.
Escobar needs to keep his hands up - Linkki had a free shot at his head there.
Escobar throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Good exchange - Escobar coming out on top.#TD#
Linkki shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Escobar manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Escobar keeping moving, preventing Linkki from controlling successfully.
Linkki throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Escobar avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Linkki has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Linkki trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #ES2#
Escobar uses the cage to get back to his feet.
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!
Linkki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Escobar.
Linkki takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Escobar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Linkki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Linkki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Escobar.#T1#
Escobar lands with a shot to the body.
Braulio Escobar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A slow jab from Escobar misses its intended target.
A big left from Linkki misses.
Linkki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Linkki tries to bum rush Escobar with a series of wild strikes but Escobar uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The fighters circling - Escobar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Linkki thuds a left hand into Escobar's body.
A big right from Escobar misses.
Escobar fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Linkki on the side of the head.
Linkki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Escobar.
Escobar looks to throw the jab but Linkki is out of range.
Linkki throws a body shot but no joy.
Escobar blocks a low kick nicely.
As Linkki backs off Escobar throws a huge counter combo but Linkki manages to avoid it all.
Linkki looks for a takedown but Escobar sprawls well.
Linkki throws a right and a left that both miss.#T2#
Escobar throws out a loose jab but Linkki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Linkki throws a body punch but Escobar moves out of range.
Linkki looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Linkki swings and misses with a hook 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!
Linkki lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A swing and a miss from Linkki.
No joy there for Linkki, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Escobar moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice uppercut there from Escobar.
A swing and a miss from Escobar.
Linkki moves out of range of the strikes.
Linkki takes a swing at Escobar's ribcage but misses.
Escobar works over Linkki's head and body with a nice combination.
Escobar throws out a loose jab but Linkki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Linkki takes a swing at Escobar's ribcage but misses.
A little jabbing left from Escobar on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Escobar scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Escobar drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T3#
Escobar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Escobar looks to land a right hand but Linkki moved out of range.#TD#
Linkki dives in and scores a takedown into Escobar's guard.#ES2#
Escobar uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Escobar lands a glancing blow to the side of Linkki's head.
Escobar takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Escobar misses with a two punch combination.
Linkki slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slow jab from Linkki misses its intended target.
Escobar slips a jab from Linkki.
It seemed like Escobar was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Linkki misses with a body punch
and Escobar counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Linkki looks for a takedown but Escobar sprawls well.
Jab by Linkki.#T4#
Linkki ducks under a wild hook from Escobar.
Linkki with a nice cross.
Escobar takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Linkki dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Escobar 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.
Linkki slips a jab and a cross from Escobar.
Linkki takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Escobar thuds a left hand into Linkki's body.
A jab from Linkki does it's job there.
Escobar throws a hook but Linkki avoids it easily.
Linkki misses with a left hand
and Escobar counters with a nice uppercut.
Linkki lands a jab to Escobar's midsection.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Linkki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Escobar.
A combination from Linkki does no damage.
Linkki misses with a body shot
and Escobar counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Linkki thinking.
Escobar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Linkki.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Braulio Escobar will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Braulio Escobar's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Escobar throws a series of punches but Linkki avoids them all with ease.
Escobar swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Escobar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Escobar looks to land a combination. Linkki sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Good shot there by Linkki.
A jab lands there for Linkki.
Escobar slaps away a takedown attempt from Linkki, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A low kick from Linkki misses
and Escobar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC2#
Linkki is rocked!
Linkki scores with a punch to the head.
Linkki defending well as Escobar loads up on a big left hand.
Linkki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Escobar manages to avoid it.
Escobar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Escobar moves away from the strike by Linkki.
Linkki ducks under a wild hook from Escobar.
A shot to the liver by Escobar. Beautiful body shot.
Linkki shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Escobar misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Escobar avoids a kick to the body.
Escobar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice sprawl there from Escobar as Linkki shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lahden Linkki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Escobar. Linkki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Linkki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Linkki swings for the body but Escobar moves out of range.
Escobar missing with a left hand there. Linkki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Escobar bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Linkki's head backwards.
Escobar jabs Linkki to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Escobar takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Linkki lands a nice hook to Escobar's body. Escobar takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Escobar ducks right into an uppercut from Linkki.
Escobar misses the jab.
Escobar scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Linkki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Escobar.
Linkki throwing a counter right hand but Escobar manages to avoid it.
Escobar has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Escobar, as that shot connected.
Oh Linkki is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Linkki gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Escobar gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Braulio Escobar!
A very excited looking Braulio Escobar 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.
Lahden Linkki spoke after the fight, saying 'That was fucking awesome! Can I go again?!'.
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Date: Dec 01, 2018 |
#R1#
Linkki misses with a straight left.
Kravac tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kravac steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Linkki.
Kravac has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Linkki is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Linkki throws a jab but it's blocked by Kravac.
Kravac swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kravac just misses with a punch to the body.
Kravac darts in looking for a takedown but Linkki gets double underhooks and turns Kravac into the cage.
Linkki gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kravac.
Linkki looks to score with a jab to the body but Kravac is just out of range.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kravac. #SUB2#
Kravac looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Linkki tries to buck Kravac off but Kravac is having none of it.
Linkki regains half guard.
Linkki is looking for a sweep. Kravac is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Linkki manages to get to full guard.
Linkki is trying to keep Kravac in close.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kravac passes into half guard. #T1#
Kravac looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Kravac seems to be working for a kimura but Linkki defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Kravac is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Kravac is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Linkki has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Kravac is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Linkki sees it coming and defends easily.
Linkki gets back to full guard.
Linkki is trying to keep Kravac in close.
#SUB2#
Kravac 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.
Linkki has momentary wrist control but Kravac slips an elbow through the middle.#T2#
Kravac is looking to work some ground and pound but Linkki has wrist control.
Linkki is pulling down on Kravac's head to control his posture.
Kravac with a flurry of punches that miss.
Linkki manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kravac manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Linkki showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Linkki landing some decent shots from guard.
Linkki with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kravac bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Linkki's guard. #REVB#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kravac accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kravac has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Linkki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Linkki trying to keep a closed guard but Kravac is proving a slippery customer.
Linkki is adopting a defensive guard.#T3#
Kravac lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB2#
Kravac 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.
Linkki is adopting a defensive guard.
Kravac passes Linkki's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Linkki knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kravac on the ground.#SUB2#
Kravac is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Kravac is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Linkki doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kravac.
Kravac throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Linkki wants to get back to full guard.
Linkki is trying to control but can't.
#T4#
Linkki wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Kravac wants to work for an arm triangle but Linkki is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Linkki moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kravac stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Linkki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Linkki wants to sweep here but Kravac controlling him for the moment.
Kravac throws a big right hand that misses.
Linkki looking for a sweep. Not yet Linkki, not yet.
Kravac slips nicely into half guard.
Linkki trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Kravac is working for a kimura but Linkki is defending it quite comfortably.
Linkki is trying to control but can't.
Linkki wants to improve his position but Kravac is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Kravac dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Kravac swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL2#
Kravac moves into the clinch.
Linkki scores with a shoulder strike.
Kravac can't get the takedown.
Kravac can't get the takedown.
#BC#
Linkki manages to break the clinch.
Linkki throws a jab but it's blocked by Kravac.
Kravac with the counter takedown but Linkki avoids it easily.
Linkki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kravac moves away.
And Kravac tries to counter it with a takedown but Linkki pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Linkki misses with a looping left.
Linkki misses the jab.#TD2#
Kravac closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Linkki's guard.
Linkki looking to control.
Kravac passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Linkki tries to bench press Kravac off him but Kravac keeps the position.
Kravac advances to mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Linkki tries to hold on but Kravac postures up.
Linkki is wriggling around trying to escape.
Linkki taking shots to the head. #T1#
Kravac scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Linkki?
Kravac scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Linkki?
#SUB2#
Kravac has hold of Linkki's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Linkki manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Linkki is bucking up trying to escape but Kravac cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Linkki gets back to half guard.
Kravac prevents Linkki from improving his position.
Kravac takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB2#
Kravac is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Kravac is working for a submission of some sort.
Linkki wants to control but Kravac is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2##SUB2#
Kravac is working for a kimura but Linkki is defending it quite comfortably.
Linkki has his hands clasped together around Kravac's back. He's all about the action.
Linkki is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kravac's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kravac's back!
Kravac trying to control the hands but Linkki breaks the grip.
Kravac tries to escape but Linkki has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kravac covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Linkki keeps control of the position easily here as Kravac tries to buck him off.
Linkki is working the ground and pound. Can Kravac escape?
Kravac breaks Linkki's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Linkki wants to sweep but no luck.
Samuel Kravac has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3##SUB2#
Kravac thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Linkki keeping full guard, as Kravac tries to pass.
Linkki looking to control.
Linkki 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.
Linkki is controlling Kravac's posture.
Linkki is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Linkki is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kravac is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Kravac postures up and lands a big shot to Linkki's brow.
Linkki is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Linkki looking to control.
Kravac has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Linkki pulls Kravac in to control the position. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kravac preventing the sweep.
Kravac postures up in Linkki's guard and throws a big left but Linkki blocks it.
Linkki keeping full guard, as Kravac tries to pass.
Kravac keeps trying to improve his position.
Kravac postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kravac makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kravac wants to pass the guard but Linkki is keeping the position.
Linkki wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kravac tries to free his leg and advance position but Linkki is retaining full guard.
Linkki trying to keep a closed guard but Kravac is proving a slippery customer.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kravac accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kravac postures up and lands a big shot to Linkki's brow.
Linkki is trying to control the position but Kravac postures up.
Linkki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kravac is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Kravac showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Linkki tries to bum rush Kravac with a series of wild strikes but Kravac uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Linkki displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kravac.
Kravac fails with an attempt to clinch.
#TD2#
Kravac closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Linkki is trying to improve his position.
Linkki regains half guard.
Linkki is trying to get back to full guard.
Kravac lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB2#
Kravac is trying to work for a kimura but Linkki is defending well.
Linkki wants to control but Kravac is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kravac is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Linkki is looking to improve his position.
Linkki has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kravac is working away from the top position though.#T1#
Linkki keeping hold of Kravac's head, controlling as best he can.
Linkki wants to get back to full guard.
Linkki is trying to maintain the position but Kravac is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Kravac seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Kravac is trying to work for a kimura but Linkki is defending well.
Linkki is concentrating on defense, preventing Kravac from advancing position.
Linkki is looking for a sweep. Kravac is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Kravac is looking for a kimura here.
Linkki has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kravac is working away from the top position though.#T2#
Kravac works his foot free and advances to mount.
Linkki tries to hold on but Kravac postures up.
Linkki keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kravac unloading with bombs!
Linkki is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Kravac looking for a guillotine from mount but Linkki is having none of it. #SUB2#
Kravac is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Linkki has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Kravac is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Linkki to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Linkki shrugs it off.
Kravac is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Linkki can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
#T3#
Linkki wants to control but Kravac is having none of it.#SUB2#
Kravac wants to finish this one by submission but Linkki is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Kravac. #SUB2#
Kravac jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Linkki manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Kravac tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kravac has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Linkki is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Kravac tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Lahden Linkki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kravac working the body and head with strikes.
Kravac working away.#T4#
Kravac working the ground and pound but Linkki is defending the strikes.
Kravac working away.
Linkki manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Linkki wants to take a breather but Kravac is having none of it.
Kravac is looking to improve his position.
Samuel Kravac is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Linkki wants to free his trapped foot but Kravac is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Linkki trying to control the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kravac blocking the ground and pound attempt from Linkki.
And that's the end of the fight!
Samuel Kravac comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kravac winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samuel Kravac!
In defeat, Lahden Linkki stepped up to the mic, saying 'That was fucking awesome! Can I go again?!'.
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Event:
Lupe 12
Date: Jul 14, 2018 |
#R1#
Nurmi lands a slapping body shot.
Nurmi ducks under a wild hook from Linkki.
Nurmi is looking to counter the offense by Linkki and move into the clinch.
Nurmi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Linkki paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Linkki ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL#
Nurmi pushes Linkki up against the cage in a clinch.
Linkki tries to work over Nurmi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nurmi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nurmi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nurmi blocks an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Linkki.
Linkki tries to work over Nurmi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nurmi blocks a body shot from Linkki.
Linkki's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Linkki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nurmi's elbow.
Nurmi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nurmi blocks a body shot from Linkki.
Nurmi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Linkki scores with a nice hook to the head.
Linkki wants to get back to striking at distance but Nurmi won't allow it.
Linkki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nurmi misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T1#
Nurmi blocks the elbow strike.
We've been informed that Linkki has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Nurmi digs a right hand underneath Linkki's ribcage. Linkki let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nurmi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Linkki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Linkki misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC2#
Linkki breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Nurmi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Nurmi.
Linkki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Linkki can't find room to land a body shot as Nurmi controls the action.
Linkki scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Linkki misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nurmi.
Nurmi lands an uppercut.
Linkki lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nurmi working aggressively here.
Linkki lands a body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Linkki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Linkki wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T2#
Nurmi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nurmi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nurmi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Linkki misses with a body punch.
Nurmi has Linkki pressed against the cage, preventing Linkki from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Linkki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Linkki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nurmi moves away.
Linkki ducks under a wild hook from Nurmi.
Nice body punch from Linkki.
Linkki swats away the attempt to clinch by Nurmi.
Linkki takes one to the side of the head.
Nurmi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Linkki scores with a jab to the head.
Nurmi slips under a jab.
Nurmi throws a lazy uppercut
and Linkki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Linkki throws a jab but it's blocked by Nurmi. #T3#
Linkki scores with a jab.
Nurmi walks into a jab.
Linkki gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Linkki fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL#
Nurmi has Linkki up against the cage in a clinch.
Nurmi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Linkki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nurmi misses with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Nurmi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Linkki is looking to break free of the clinch but Nurmi has double underhooks.
Nurmi misses with a punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Linkki.
Linkki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Linkki blocks a body shot from Nurmi.
Nurmi tries a body shot but Linkki blocks it.
#T4#
Linkki content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Linkki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Nurmi.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nurmi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Linkki tries to throw a body punch but Nurmi avoids it by throwing Linkki back against the cage.
Good body shot from Nurmi.
A short right from Nurmi on the inside.
Nurmi lands an uppercut.#ROC#
Linkki is rocked!
Nurmi creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Linkki's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Linkki drops to his knees and Nurmi pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pavo Nurmi!
An out of breath and clearly excited Pavo Nurmi thanked Urban Fighter for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
The defeated Lahden Linkki had this to say: 'That was fucking awesome! Can I go again?!'.
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Event:
Lupe 8 Perfomance
Date: Jun 23, 2018 |
#R1#
Linkki slips a straight right by Tyson.
Linkki 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.
Donk. Tyson catches Linkki right on the button with a cross.
Tyson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Linkki checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Linkki lands a nice hook to Tyson's body. Tyson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tyson scores with a kick to the body.
#TD2#
Linkki closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Tyson's guard.
Linkki connects with a couple of short punches.
Linkki is looking to work some ground and pound but Tyson has wrist control.
Tyson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Linkki throws a big right hand that misses.
Linkki lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Linkki won't allow Tyson to get back to his feet.
Linkki missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Linkki throws a big elbow that misses.
Tyson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Linkki manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T1#
Linkki is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Tyson trying to control the position from guard on top but Linkki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tyson preventing the sweep.
Linkki keeping moving, preventing Tyson from controlling successfully.
Linkki pulls Tyson in close to prevent any damage.
Tyson won't allow Linkki to sweep him here.
Linkki seems keen to control Tyson's posture.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Linkki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tyson.
A big right from Tyson misses.
Linkki scores with a nice right hand.
Linkki takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tyson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tyson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Linkki to score with a decent uppercut.
Linkki throws a one two combo.
Linkki throws a hook but Tyson blocks it.
Tyson moves out of range as Linkki strikes.
Linkki throws a right hand that misses
and Tyson counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Tyson looks to throw the jab but Linkki is out of range.
Linkki looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tyson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#TD2#
Linkki fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Tyson sprawls well initially but Linkki persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES#
Tyson pushes Linkki off and gets back to his feet.
Tyson misses with a body shot.
Linkki lands with a nice body punch.
Tyson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Linkki was well out of range. Poor timing from Tyson.
Linkki dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Linkki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tyson throws a low kick, looking for Linkki's leg but Linkki calmly moves out of range.
Linkki throws a body shot but no joy.
Tyson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tyson ducks right into an uppercut from Linkki.
Linkki stuns Tyson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Linkki throws a body punch but Tyson moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Tyson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T4#
Tyson takes a swing at Linkki's ribcage but misses.
Tyson thows a leg kick but Linkki checks it
and Linkki counters with a right hand to the body.
A swing and a miss from Linkki.
Tyson throws a body shot but no joy.
Tyson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Linkki fails with a takedown attempt.
Linkki cracks Tyson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tyson throws the kick towards the body but Linkki avoids it.
Rocky Tyson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Linkki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tyson.
Linkki checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Tyson throws a hook but Linkki blocks it.
Linkki appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lahden Linkki will probably get the nod.
That's time! Tyson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Some wild striking there from Linkki.
Tyson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Linkki has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Linkki connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Linkki lands a nice hook to Tyson's body. Tyson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Linkki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tyson moves away.
Tyson misses with a hook
and Linkki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Linkki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tyson looks to throw the jab but Linkki is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Linkki connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tyson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tyson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Linkki finds it's way round the side to connect with Tyson's head.
Linkki with a jab.
Linkki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Linkki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tyson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Tyson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tyson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tyson needs to keep his hands up - Linkki had a free shot at his head there.
Tyson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Linkki moves away.
Tyson throws a one two combo.
Linkki connects with a body shot.
Linkki thuds his right hand into Tyson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Linkki fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Linkki scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Linkki uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Good shot there by Linkki.
Tyson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Linkki was well out of range. Poor timing from Tyson.
Linkki swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tyson slaps away a takedown attempt from Linkki, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T2#
Tyson looks to land a left hand but Linkki moved out of range nicely.
Linkki takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Linkki scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rocky Tyson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tyson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Linkki jabs Tyson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tyson looks to land a right hand but Linkki moved out of range.
Tyson avoids the body shot from Linkki.
Linkki fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Linkki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It seemed like Linkki was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Linkki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tyson moves away.
Tyson throws out a leg kick but Linkki moves out of range and Tyson only half commits.
Linkki looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Linkki cracks Tyson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tyson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Linkki is out of range and Tyson settles back down. #T3#
Linkki scores with a nice right hand.
Linkki misses the jab.
Linkki loads up on a big right hand but Tyson slips the punch.
Nice shot lands for Linkki.
Tyson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Linkki lands a jab-cross combination.
Tyson misses the shot to the body.
Linkki lands a slapping body shot.
Linkki throws an overhand right that lands on Tyson's shoulder, as Tyson tries to avoid the shot.
Tyson loses concentration momentarily and Linkki pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Tyson crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Linkki finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Lahden Linkki!
Lahden Linkki decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Lupe 2 Glory
Date: May 20, 2018 |
#R1#
Linkki connects with a nice looking jab.
#CL2#
Antonew clinches.
Linkki is looking to break free of the clinch but Antonew has double underhooks.
Linkki has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Antonew blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Linkki throws a punch but it's blocked by Antonew.
Antonew manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Linkki digs a right hand into Antonew's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Antonew's gas tank. #BC#
Linkki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Antonew on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Antonew throws a leg kick
and Linkki counters with a straight right hand.
Linkki throws a body shot but no joy.
Antonew pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Linkki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Linkki scores with a punch to the head.#KD#
Oh, that's a big right hand from Linkki and Antonew goes tumbling to the canvas! Linkki follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard. #ROC#
Antonew is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Linkki lands a big elbow - Antonew is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Linkki!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lahden Linkki!
A relieved looking Lahden Linkki 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:
TRFC105
Date: Jan 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Grimrock looks to land a body kick but Linkki moved away.
Linkki lands with a shot to the body.
Linkki throws a hook but Grimrock avoids it easily.
Grimrock wants to counter with a clinch but Linkki pushes him away.
Linkki lands a head shot.#CUT#
It looks like Lee Grimrock has been cut.
Linkki lands with a hook. Grimrock tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Grimrock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Linkki misses with a combination
#CL2#
and Grimrock moves into the clinch.
Grimrock blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grimrock stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Grimrock throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Grimrock misses with an elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grimrock lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Grimrock lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Linkki backwards.
Grimrock tries to throw a body punch but Linkki avoids it by throwing Grimrock back against the cage.
A short right from Linkki on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Linkki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Linkki tries to throw a body punch but Grimrock avoids it by throwing Linkki back against the cage.
Grimrock tries to throw a body punch but Linkki avoids it by throwing Grimrock back against the cage.
Grimrock putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Linkki in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#T1#
Grimrock lands a nice knee to the body.
Linkki blocks a body shot from Grimrock.
Grimrock trying to land knees to the body.
Grimrock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Linkki misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grimrock lands a good knee to the midsection. Linkki won't want to take too many of those.
Grimrock works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Linkki.
Grimrock lands an elbow inside.
Grimrock lands a left hand.
Nice body punch from Grimrock - that landed with a thud.
Grimrock working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Linkki wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Grimrock.
Linkki is breathing heavily.
Grimrock can't find room to land a body shot as Linkki controls the action.
Grimrock comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Linkki has a couple of punches blocked by Grimrock.
Grimrock tries a body shot but Linkki blocks it.
Grimrock blocks an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Linkki on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Linkki tries to work over Grimrock's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Knees to the body from Grimrock.
Grimrock tries to work over Linkki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Linkki takes a shot to the head.
Grimrock unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Grimrock misses with a body punch.
Grimrock trying to land knees to the body.
Grimrock tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Linkki avoids it.
Linkki avoids the elbow strike from Grimrock, against the cage.
Grimrock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Linkki's elbow.
Linkki blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Linkki working aggressively here.
Grimrock has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Linkki seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Grimrock can turn it around.
Grimrock lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Grimrock landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Grimrock.
Grimrock lands an elbow inside that Linkki shrugs off.
Knees in the clinch landing for Grimrock.
Grimrock landing knees to the body.
Grimrock lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Grimrock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Knees in the clinch landing for Grimrock.
Grimrock working Linkki over with knees to the body.#T3#
Linkki misses with a punch to the body.
Grimrock using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Grimrock is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Grimrock unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Grimrock creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Linkki's defenses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Grimrock.
A short body shot lands from Grimrock as the two fighters clinch.
Grimrock lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Grimrock using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Grimrock unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Grimrock is leaning against Linkki and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Grimrock utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grimrock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Grimrock.
Linkki lands with a left to the head.
Grimrock makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Linkki is trying to push Grimrock away but Grimrock has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Linkki can't find room to land a body shot as Grimrock controls the action.
Grimrock blocks an uppercut.
#T4#
Grimrock tries to land knees in the clinch but Linkki avoids the damage to the body.
Grimrock blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Linkki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Grimrock.
Grimrock gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Grimrock lands a knee to the body.
Grimrock lands a nice uppercut.
Grimrock lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Linkki blocks a body shot from Grimrock.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Grimrock.
Grimrock landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Knees to the body from Grimrock.
Linkki takes a knee to the side of the body.
Grimrock putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Linkki in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Grimrock landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Grimrock.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grimrock lands a good knee to the midsection. Linkki won't want to take too many of those.
Linkki's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Grimrock scores a nice knee to the body.
Grimrock gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Grimrock dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lee Grimrock's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Grimrock lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Grimrock tries to clinch but Linkki moves out of range.
We've been told by Linkki's head coaches at Malmi Aitta that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Grimrock lands with a thumping leg kick.
Grimrock takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A nice inside leg kick there by Grimrock. That's going to slow Linkki down.
Grimrock lands a jab to the nose.
Grimrock lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#CL2#
Grimrock rushes Linkki and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lee Grimrock seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch on the inside from Linkki fails to land.
Nice elbow from Grimrock.
Grimrock misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grimrock lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Grimrock lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grimrock utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Linkki blocks a body shot from Grimrock.
Linkki is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T1#
Grimrock lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Grimrock lands a left hand.
A short right from Grimrock on the inside. #ROC2#
Linkki is rocked!
Grimrock pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns Linkki! Grimrock unloads with more strikes and Linkki sinks to his knees! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lee Grimrock!
Lahden Linkki was interviewed post fight and said 'That was fucking awesome! Can I go again?!'.
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Event:
TRFC fn1
Date: Dec 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Secoy turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Linkki takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Linkki ducks right into an uppercut from Secoy.
Secoy throws a lazy right hand but Linkki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Linkki scores with a jab. Secoy acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Secoy misses with a left hand
letting Linkki counter with a right hand.
Secoy throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Linkki's head.
Linkki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Secoy.
Linkki scores with a shot to the body.
Linkki changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Linkki chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Secoy can pounce on him.
Linkki has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Secoy.
Secoy swings for the body but Linkki moves out of range.
Linkki takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Secoy ducks under a wild hook from Linkki.
Linkki tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Linkki scores with the left hand. Secoy knows he should have avoided that one.
Secoy misses with an uppercut
and Linkki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've been hearing reports that Linkki has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Linkki misses the jab.
Azamat Secoy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Linkki closes the distance and clinches up with Secoy, looking for a takedown. Linkki pushes Secoy against the cage but Secoy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T1#
Secoy moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Secoy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Linkki.
Secoy looks to land a combination but Linkki avoids it well.
An attempted straight right counter from Linkki misses the target.
Linkki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Linkki fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice shot by Secoy.
Secoy connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Linkki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Linkki fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Secoy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Secoy lands with a thumping leg kick.
Secoy pivots, looking for a leg kick but Linkki is out of range and Secoy settles back down.
Linkki misses with a looping left.
A big right from Linkki misses.
Azamat Secoy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Secoy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Linkki manages to avoid it.
Secoy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Secoy there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Linkki swings for the body but Secoy moves out of range.
Secoy is trying to counter with his kicks.
Secoy lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T2#
Secoy moves out of range of the strikes.
Secoy lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Secoy lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Linkki ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Secoy misses with a hook. Linkki ducked under it nicely.
Secoy is looking to score with low kicks.#CL2#
Secoy drives through and clinches with Linkki against the cage.
Linkki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Linkki misses with a body punch.
Secoy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Secoy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Linkki backwards.
Linkki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Secoy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Secoy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Secoy keeps control of Linkki as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Linkki struggles to land a body shot inside as Secoy controls his hands.
Secoy working aggressively here.
Secoy blocks an uppercut.
#T3#
Linkki tries to work over Secoy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Linkki misses with a hook from the clinch.
Linkki blocks a body shot from Secoy.
Secoy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Secoy takes a shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Secoy.
Linkki lands a nice uppercut.
Secoy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Secoy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Linkki backwards.
Secoy lands a right hand.
Linkki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Linkki lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Linkki lands a left hand.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Linkki.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Linkki.
Secoy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Secoy swings wildly with an uppercut but Linkki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Linkki throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Secoys head.
Secoy throws a punch but it's blocked by Linkki. #T4#
Linkki working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Secoy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Secoy.
Linkki stalling against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Secoy.
Linkki wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Secoy lands a body shot.
Secoy has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Linkki seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Secoy can turn it around.
Linkki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Secoy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Secoy prevents a body shot from Linkki.
Linkki throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Secoy - that landed with a thud.
Linkki wants to break free but Secoy has control.
Secoy gets through Linkki's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Secoy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Secoy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Secoy.
Linkki is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A short uppercut from Secoy.
Linkki misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Azamat Secoy dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Secoy throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Secoy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Secoy thows a leg kick but Linkki checks it
and Linkki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Secoy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Secoy connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Secoy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Secoy wants it to stay on the feet.
Secoy throws a nice inside leg kick.
Linkki misses with an uppercut. Secoy saw that one coming.
Secoy lands a nice looking body kick.
Linkki looks to score with a jab to the body but Secoy is just out of range.
Linkki backing away here, and Secoy unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Secoy connects with a jab.
Linkki takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A slapping leg kick lands for Secoy.
Linkki closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
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!
Linkki circles away from the clinch attempt.
Linkki throws out a loose jab but Secoy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Secoy misses with an attempted mid kick.
Secoy looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#T1#
A jab from Secoy finds it's way through Linkki's defenses.
Secoy looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Linkki takes one to the side of the head.
Secoy throws out a loose jab but Linkki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Secoy throws a sloppy head kick
and Linkki counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Azamat Secoy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Secoy avoids the body shot from Linkki.
Linkki looks to score with a jab to the body but Secoy is just out of range.
Linkki just misses with a punch to the body.
Linkki misses with an uppercut. Secoy saw that one coming.
Secoy takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Linkki misses with a body shot.
Secoy throws a leg kick which misses Linkki's front leg but catches the back leg as Linkki tries to avoid it.
Linkki throws a body shot but no joy.
Linkki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Secoy throws out the jab.
Linkki ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Linkki tests Secoy's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T2#
Linkki takes a swing at Secoy's ribcage but misses.
Sloppy strikes from Secoy. Those never looked like landing.
Nice defenses there by Secoy.
A big left from Linkki misses.
Linkki takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Linkki misses with a hook
and Secoy makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Secoy throws a sloppy head kick and Linkki moves out of range easily.
Linkki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Secoy manages to avoid it.
Secoy misses with a few strikes there.
Linkki misses with an uppercut
and Secoy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Danga de danga de dang - Linkki scores with a four punch combination!
Linkki misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Secoy! But no joy.
Secoy slips under a jab from Linkki.
Linkki swings widly with a right hand
and Secoy counters with a nice leg kick.
Linkki misses the shot to the body.
Secoy with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#T3#
Secoy is looking to slow Linkki down with leg kicks.
Linkki lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Secoy circles away quickly and effectively.
A punch lands to the side of Linkki 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Linkki misses with a straight left.
Linkki fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Secoy feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Linkki's calf.
Secoy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Secoy there as he acknowledges the shot.
Secoy connects with the punch.#CL2#
Secoy has managed to clinch.
Linkki prevents a body shot from Secoy.
Linkki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Secoy lands a right hand.
Secoy tries to throw a body punch but Linkki avoids it by throwing Secoy back against the cage.
Secoy lands with a light punch inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Linkki.
Secoy keeps control of Linkki as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Secoy tries to work over Linkki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
A short uppercut from Linkki.
Linkki swings wildly with an uppercut but Secoy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Secoy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Secoy blocks a body shot from Linkki.
Secoy scores with a shoulder strike.
Linkki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Linkki tries to work over Secoy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Linkki manages to break the clinch.
Secoy jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Linkki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Linkki throws a shot to the body.
Linkki looks to land a left hand but Secoy moved out of range nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Linkki throws a series of punches but Secoy avoids them all with ease.
Secoy misses with a hook. Linkki ducked under it nicely.
Linkki takes one to the chin there.
A big left from Secoy misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Azamat Secoy 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#
Secoy connects with a looping right hand.
Secoy moves out of range as Linkki strikes.
Secoy connects with a solid leg kick.
Linkki swings for the body but Secoy moves out of range.
Secoy slips under a jab from Linkki.
Secoy lands a leg kick that knocks Linkki off balance momentarily.
Secoy fakes the leg kick and cracks Linkki in the body.
Linkki swings for the body but Secoy moves out of range.
Secoy throws a nice inside leg kick.
A good leg kick by Secoy.
Secoy avoids the body shot from Linkki.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bone on bone clash there as Linkki blocks the leg kick.
Good leg kick by Secoy there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A big right from Linkki misses.
Secoy feints a counter leg kick.
Linkki lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Secoy circles away quickly and effectively.
Linkki walks into a stiff left hand from Secoy.#T1#
Linkki fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Secoy on the side of the head.
Secoy lands a leg kick that knocks Linkki off balance momentarily.
Secoy lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Linkki throws a lazy right hand but Secoy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Linkki loads up on a big right hand but Secoy slips the punch.
Secoy thuds his right hand into Linkki's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Linkki throws a hook but Secoy blocks it.
A little jabbing left from Secoy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Secoy cracks the inside of Linkki's front leg.
Linkki shoots in for a double leg but Secoy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Linkki with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Secoy to score with a decent uppercut.
Linkki swings for the body but Secoy moves out of range.
Secoy tries a quick counter leg kick but Linkki is wise to it.
Linkki lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Secoy circles away quickly and effectively.
Secoy bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Linkki's head.
Linkki shoots in and drives through. Secoy sprawls well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Linkki misses the jab.
Secoy takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T2#
A decent looking cross lands there for Secoy.
Secoy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Linkki.
Linkki looks to land a right hand but Secoy moved out of range.
Secoy scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Secoy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Linkki.
Secoy lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Secoy lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Linkki misses with an uppercut.
A nice leg kick lands there from Secoy. #CL2#
Secoy instigates a clinch.
Secoy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Secoy lands a shoulder strike.
Linkki lands a body shot.
Linkki tries to work over Secoy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Secoy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Linkki struggles to land a body shot inside as Secoy controls his hands.
Linkki is looking to break free of the clinch but Secoy has double underhooks.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T3#
Linkki misses with a punch to the body.
Azamat Secoy seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Secoy lands with a left to the head.
Linkki lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Secoy backwards.
Linkki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Linkki looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Secoy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Secoy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Linkki is trying to force a seperation but Secoy has the dominant position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Secoy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Secoy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Linkki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Secoy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Secoy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #ROC2#
Linkki is rocked!
Secoy lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Linkki to his knees! Secoy keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Azamat Secoy!
In defeat, Lahden Linkki stepped up to the mic, saying 'That was fucking awesome! Can I go again?!'.
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Event:
TRFC96
Date: Nov 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Sha displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Linkki throws out the jab.
Sha lunges at Linkki with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Linkki's hand.
Linkki misses with a body shot.
Linkki misses with an uppercut.
Linkki misses with a body shot.
Sha looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Linkki. Sha does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sha appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Linkki misses with a straight left.
Linkki misses with a wild body shot.
Linkki throws a poor cross that misses
and Sha counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Linkki will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Linkki misses with a body shot.
Sha swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sha shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Linkki as he jumps to the side. #T1#
Linkki fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Linkki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Sha was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Linkki on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Linkki misses with a body punch
enabling Sha to counter with a crisp jab.
Linkki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sha.
Linkki throws a hook but Sha avoids it easily.
Sha works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Linkki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Linkki needs to keep his hands up - Sha had a free shot at his head there.
Linkki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sha sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Linkki throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
Sha slips a jab from Linkki.
It looked like Sha wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sha drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Linkki misses with a right hand
and Sha counters with a 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!
A combination from Linkki does no damage.
Linkki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sha.
Linkki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sha lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Sha lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Sha shoots in but no luck this time.
Linkki throws the left hand but Sha avoids the punch easily.
Linkki misses with a body punch
and Sha counters with an outside leg kick.
Linkki thuds a left hand into Sha's body.#T3#
Nice defenses there by Sha.
Sha throws a big counter combination but Linkki scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Linkki rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sha counters with a stiff right hand.
Linkki throws a right and a left that Sha avoids nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Sha misses the target.
Lahden Linkki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Linkki falls off balance throwing a combination
and Linkki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A left lands for Linkki.
Linkki misses with a hook
and Sha counters with a stiff right hand.
Linkki loads up on a big right hand but Sha slips the punch.
Linkki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sha.
Linkki throws a hook to the side of Sha's head but Sha sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sha appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Sha takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T4#
Linkki looks to throw the jab but Sha is out of range.
Sha attempts a counter takedown but Linkki avoids it well and moves away.
Linkki throws a jab but it's blocked by Sha.
Sha swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A cross from Linkki lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Linkki throws an overhand right that lands on Sha's shoulder, as Sha tries to avoid the shot.
Decent striking displayed by Sha there.
Linkki misses with a few strikes there.
Sha tries to score a power double leg takedown but Linkki sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sha somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Seb Sha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sha defending well as Linkki loads up on a big left hand.
Linkki misses with a straight left.
It looked like Sha wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sha is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Linkki scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sha in his tracks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lahden Linkki will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Linkki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sha manages to avoid it.
A lazy left from Sha finds it's target.
Linkki throws a jab when Sha was well out of range.
Linkki misses the shot to the body.
Linkki thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sha looks to land a combination. Linkki sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Sha misses with a looping right.
Linkki throws out a loose jab but Sha uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sha is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Linkki displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sha.
Linkki throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sha counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sha throws a one two combo.
#T1##TD#
Sha closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Linkki quickly recovers to half guard.
Linkki is trying to maintain the position but Sha is very close to passing his half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Sha's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Sha trying to mount his opponent but Linkki defends it.
Linkki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sha lands with a punch from half guard.
Linkki has his hands clasped together around Sha's back. He's all about the action.
Linkki looks like he's trying to stand up.
Sha is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Sha prevents Linkki from improving his position.
Sha scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Linkki taking some punishment here, with Sha in his half guard. #T2#
Linkki has his hands clasped together around Sha's back. He's all about the action.
Sha is nestled in close to Linkki, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Sha wants to control but Linkki is keeping him busy.
Sha is thwarting Linkki's attempts to control the position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sha in particular looking to stall.
Sha not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Linkki has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sha is working away from the top position though.
Linkki has hold of Sha's hands but Sha slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
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!
Sha takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Linkki is looking for a sweep. Sha is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Sha is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Linkki has managed to free his arm - good work.
Linkki wants to get back to full guard.
Sha has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T3#
Linkki wants to control but Sha is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Linkki is pressing down on Sha's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sha content to stall in guard here.
Sha content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sha wants to pass the guard but Linkki is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sha lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Linkki is trying to control the position but Sha postures up.
Sha trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sha scoring with some ground and pound.
Sha landing some decent shots from guard.
Sha looking to pass the guard.
Sha prevents Linkki from getting back to his feet. #T4#
Linkki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Linkki trying to control the position here.
Linkki utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sha lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#ROC#
Linkki is rocked!
Sha postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Linkki is still in real trouble! Can Sha finish him?
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sha's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Linkki really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sha. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Linkki is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sha arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Linkki's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Seb Sha!
A very excited looking Seb Sha 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.
The defeated Lahden Linkki had this to say: 'That was fucking awesome! Can I go again?!'.
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Event:
HFC 118:Northrop vs Poffo
Date: Sep 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Michalak takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Linkki changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Linkki scores with a hook.
Michalak ducks under a wild hook from Linkki.
Michalak lands with a nice combination. Linkki backs away looking to recover.
Linkki throws a big shot that misses.
Linkki misses with an uppercut.
Michalak cracks a nice hook into Linkki's ribs.
Linkki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Michalak.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Michalak! But no joy.
Linkki lands a slapping body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Michalak scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Linkki doesn't seem bothered though.
Linkki misses with a right hand
letting Michalak counter with a right hand.
Good shot there by Michalak.
Linkki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It seemed like Michalak was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Michalak misses with a low kick.
Linkki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Michalak.
#T1#
Michalak blocks a jab.
Michalak takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Linkki misses with a body shot.
#CL#
Linkki forces Michalak back against the cage and clinches.
The referee calls for Linkki to work.
Linkki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Linkki working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Michalak working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Linkki breaks the clinch.
Michalak throws a big shot that misses.
Michalak cracks Linkki with an open hand slap.
Michalak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Linkki.
Linkki lands a jab to the head.
Linkki fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Michalak avoids it really well and circles away.#T2#
Linkki throws a body punch but Michalak moves out of range.
Michalak swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice body punch from Michalak.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Michalak gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Linkki throws a hook but Michalak avoids it easily.
Lahden Linkki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Michalak scoring well with a low kick there.
Michalak keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Linkki.
A slow jab from Michalak misses its intended target.
Michalak swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Linkki.
Michalak uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Linkki.
Michalak let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Michalak ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Linkki moves away.
Linkki was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Linkki throws a predictable looking body shot
and Michalak counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Michalak stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T3#
Linkki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Michalak moves out of range as Linkki strikes.
Michalak takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Linkki throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Michalak throws an overhand right that lands on Linkki's shoulder, as Linkki tries to avoid the shot.
Linkki is looking to counter punch.
Michalak on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Michalak bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Linkki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Linkki looks to score with a jab to the body but Michalak is just out of range.
Michalak lands with a good body shot.
Michalak misses with a wild combination.
Linkki on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T4#
Linkki misses with a shot to the body
letting Michalak counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Linkki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Michalak.
Linkki misses with a straight left.
A big left from Michalak misses.
Linkki throws a hook but Michalak avoids it easily.
Michalak misses with a straight left.
Michalak misses with a hook.
Linkki throwing a counter right hand but Michalak manages to avoid it.
Linkki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Michalak.
We've been told by Linkki's head coaches at Malmi Aitta that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Michalak is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Linkki.
Michalak cracks Linkki with an open hand slap.
A jab from Linkki misses.
Linkki swings for the body but Michalak moves out of range.
Linkki misses with a double jab
and Michalak makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Stefan Michalak will probably get the nod.
That's time! Linkki's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Linkki rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Michalak counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Linkki scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Linkki thuds his right hand into Michalak's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Michalak connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Michalak bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Michalak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Linkki.
Donk. Linkki catches Michalak right on the button with a cross.
Michalak rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Linkki moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Linkki slips under a jab from Michalak.
Michalak slaps away a takedown attempt from Linkki, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Linkki throws out a loose jab but Michalak uses good head movement to avoid it.
Linkki scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Michalak doesn't seem bothered though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Linkki throws a lazy uppercut
and Michalak cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A big left from Linkki misses.
Michalak looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stefan Michalak seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1##TD#
Linkki drives through with a takedown into Michalak's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
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.
Linkki works over Michalak with some ground and pound from guard.
Linkki trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Linkki's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Linkki passes Michalak's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Michalak tries to get to full guard but Linkki has control of the leg.
Linkki trying to control from Michalak's half guard. Michalak has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Linkki has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Linkki with a flurry of punches that miss.
Linkki working some strikes from top position.
Michalak keeping moving, preventing Linkki from controlling successfully. #T2#
Linkki is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Michalak is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Linkki loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Linkki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Michalak swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Linkki loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Linkki works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T3#
Michalak on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Linkki sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Michalak defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Linkki thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nice strikes from Linkki there.
Linkki throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Linkki is looking to stall here but Michalak recovers full guard.
Linkki slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Linkki postures up in Michalak's guard and throws a big left but Michalak blocks it.
Linkki wants to control from the top but Michalak keeps moving. #T4#
Linkki throws an elbow that misses. Michalak uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Linkki's guard. Nice move by Michalak!#REVB#
Linkki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Linkki is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Linkki looking for a sweep. Not yet Linkki, not yet.
Linkki being controlled here, momentarily.
Michalak trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Linkki manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Michalak manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Michalak is trying to keep Linkki in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lahden Linkki dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Michalak connects with a looping right hand.
Linkki walks forward, straight into a front kick from Michalak.
Michalak fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Linkki is out of range.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Michalak got wobbled bad by a big combination! Linkki presses forward with punches and knees until Michalak stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Michalak closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lahden Linkki!
An out of breath Lahden Linkki thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
HFC Fight Night 4
Date: Aug 23, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
More dives in and scores a takedown into Linkki's guard.
Linkki being controlled here, momentarily.
Linkki looking for a sweep. Not yet Linkki, not yet.
More postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
More has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Linkki has More pulled in close to control his posture.
Linkki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Linkki has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Linkki can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as More controls the pace.
Linkki keeping moving, preventing More from controlling successfully.
More controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
More in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Linkki working a defensive guard here.
Linkki controlling More's posture. #T1##REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
More throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
More takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Linkki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. More sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Linkki looks to land a right hand but More moved out of range.
More tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Linkki swivels and escapes.
More changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Linkki tries to avoid it but More manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Linkki to the ground. Linkki escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A punch combination from Linkki misses.
A countering left hand to the body from More misses.
Linkki lands a straight punch to the body, keeping More at a distance.
Linkki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Linkki walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
More connects with a leg kick. Linkki looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Linkki looks to score with a jab to the body but More is just out of range.
More swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2#
Linkki misses with a straight left.
Linkki getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Linkki misses with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Linkki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but More manages to avoid it.
More tries a quick counter leg kick but Linkki is wise to it.
More takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Linkki takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Linkki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice straight punches there by Linkki. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Linkki.#CUT#
It looks like Faith No More has been cut.
More swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Linkki.
Linkki is looking to wear down More with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
More punishes Linkki's body with a nice straight punch.
Linkki on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Linkki throws out a loose jab but More uses good head movement to avoid it.
More swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Linkki wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
More swings for the body but Linkki moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Linkki on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
A slow jab from Linkki misses its intended target.
More flicks out a counter leg kick but Linkki steps away.
Linkki misses the body punch
and More counters with a left and a right that stings Linkki.
More takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Linkki misses with a straight right.
Linkki takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
More walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Linkki throws the left hand but More avoids the punch easily.
More uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Linkki has time to react.
Linkki misses with a wild body shot.
Nice body punch from Linkki.
Linkki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from More misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Linkki showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from More.
#T4#
The fighters circling - Linkki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
More's jab looks to have found its range, popping Linkki under the eye.
More looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Linkki smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Linkki.
Linkki scores with a hook to the body. More takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Linkki just misses with a punch to the body.
Linkki's corner calls for a 1-2. Linkki obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
More throws a head kick that misses.
Linkki jabs More to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Linkki takes a body punch but keeps moving.
More avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#TD#
Linkki closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. More quickly recovers to half guard.
More is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
More told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Nice strikes from Linkki there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lahden Linkki dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Faith No More's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
More staying out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Linkki. More does a little dance to reset his feet.
More pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
More paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Linkki throws a shot from downtown. More moves away and avoids it.
Good exchange - Linkki coming out on top.
More throws a lazy right hand but Linkki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
More scores with a kick to the midsection.
Linkki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract More.
More scoring well with a low kick there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Linkki throws a shot from downtown. More moves away and avoids it.
More throws a right and a left that Linkki avoids nicely.
Linkki thows a left - swing and a miss!
More uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Linkki.
A jab lands there for Linkki.#T1#
Linkki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Linkki lunges at More with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by More's hand.
More wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
More gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#TD#
Linkki drives through with a takedown into More's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Linkki distracts More with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Linkki postures up in More's guard and throws a big left but More blocks it.
Linkki with a flurry of punches that miss.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as More holds on and takes a little breather.
Linkki loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SU#
Linkki gets to his feet - More follows without any prompting.
More misses with a body punch
and Linkki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lahden Linkki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
More with a lazy takedown attempt
and Linkki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Linkki connects with a looping right hand.
Linkki loads up on a big right hand but More slips the punch.
Linkki comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Linkki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that More can do to turn this around?
Linkki swings widly with a right hand
and More counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Linkki swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Linkki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. More sees it coming and avoids it easily.
More doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Linkki misses with a left hand
and More cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Linkki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. More sees it coming and avoids it easily.
More moves away from the strike by Linkki.
Linkki swings widly with a right hand
and More counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Linkki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from More.
More tries a quick counter leg kick but Linkki is wise to it.
More throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Linkki looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
More attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
More slips a jab and a cross from Linkki.
More will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A big left from Linkki misses.
Jab, jab by Linkki - just one landing.
More fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Linkki manages to avoid it.
Linkki throws out a loose jab but More uses good head movement to avoid it.
Linkki digs a good body shot into More's ribs.
Linkki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Linkki misses the jab.#T4#
More scores with a kick to the midsection.
More tries to land a front kick but Linkki steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Linkki misses the jab.
More throws an overhand right that lands on Linkki's shoulder, as Linkki tries to avoid the shot.
Linkki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
More uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Linkki.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Linkki misses with a left hand
and More counters with a lovely straight right hand!
More cracks Linkki with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
More uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Linkki.
More swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Linkki connects with a good right hand that stumbles More. More circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Good standup being displayed there by Linkki as he connects with a hook.
Linkki misses the body punch
and More makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A jab from Linkki misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lahden Linkki dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Faith No More's cut.
That's time! Linkki's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
More fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Linkki has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Linkki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Linkki uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before More has time to react.
Lahden Linkki is winning the standup battle so far.
Linkki looks to throw the jab but More is out of range.
More doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#TD#
Linkki closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. More did well to prevent Linkki getting side control.
Linkki is thwarting More's attempts to control the position.
More tries to get to full guard but Linkki has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Linkki takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
More is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
More has hold of Linkki's hands but Linkki slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
More manages to get to full guard.
#T1##SU#
More is working an open guard so Linkki takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Linkki missing with a left hand there. More was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Linkki connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
More ducks under a wild hook from Linkki.
Linkki misses with a body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts More, as that shot connected.
More looks to score with a jab to the body but Linkki is just out of range.
Linkki misses with a straight left.
More uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Linkki.
Nice uppercut there from Linkki.
More lands with a shot to the body.
More finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
#T2#
Good exchange - Linkki coming out on top.
Linkki looks to land a left hand but More moved out of range nicely.
More moves away from the strike by Linkki.
More throws a fast counter high kick but Linkki manages to duck under it in time.
More misses with a wild combination.
Linkki is looking to counter punch.
Faith No More has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Linkki scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Linkki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from More.
Linkki swinging wildly here.
Linkki swings for the body but More moves out of range.
Linkki throws a hook but More blocks it.
More drops his hands momentarily and Linkki takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Linkki. More does a little dance to reset his feet.
More keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
More takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Linkki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by More.
More slips a straight right by Linkki.
More raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Linkki throws an overhand right that lands on More's shoulder, as More tries to avoid the shot.
A nice side step and More releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Linkki misses with a looping left.
Linkki scores with a body shot.
More takes one to the side of the head.
Donk. Linkki catches More right on the button with a cross.
More scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Decent striking displayed by Linkki there.
Linkki misses with a jab to the body
and More counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Linkki scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#ROC#
More is rocked!#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Linkki.
More is still in real trouble! Can Linkki finish him?
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Linkki throws an elbow but More slips to the side and avoids it well.
More seems to have recovered his senses.
Linkki is looking to take a break and control but More is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
More takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Lahden Linkki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Linkki trying to control the position but More is working away.
The strikes coming from Linkki are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Linkki throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Linkki lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Linkki trying to control the action but More is working from the bottom.
More is looking for a sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lahden Linkki showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Linkki has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lahden Linkki!
An out of breath Lahden Linkki thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
HFC Fight Night 2
Date: Jul 26, 2017 |
#R1#
Linkki fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Braz looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#TD#
Braz shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Braz is working for a kimura but Linkki is defending it quite comfortably.
Linkki has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Malmi Aitta . Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB#
Braz wants to work for an arm triangle but Linkki is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Linkki is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Braz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Braz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Braz is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Braz is looking for a kimura but Linkki is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Braz to get the leverage. #T1#
Linkki is pressing down on Braz's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Braz 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. #SUB#
Braz drops back looking for a leg! Linkki is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Linkki manages to kick Braz off! Braz jumps back into Linkki's guard.
Linkki is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Braz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Linkki scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Linkki trying to control the pace.
Linkki seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Braz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2#
Linkki is looking to stall here but Braz recovers full guard.
Linkki trying to control but Braz is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Linkki throws a strike but Braz rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Linkki is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Braz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Braz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Linkki holds on and takes a little breather.
Linkki wants to sweep but no luck.
Braz looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Braz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Braz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Braz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Linkki pulls Braz in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Braz drops back looking for a leg! Linkki is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Linkki manages to kick Braz off! Braz jumps back into Linkki's guard.
Linkki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Braz is pushing down on Linkki's leg trying to pass to half guard. Linkki is fighting to maintain full guard but Braz has managed to sneak the leg through.
Linkki trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Braz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Linkki trying to control here.
#SUB#
Braz is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Linkki is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shoei Braz!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Shoei Braz waved his t-shirt featuring KnockOut's logo in front of the cameras.
Lahden Linkki spoke after the fight, saying 'That was fucking awesome! Can I go again?!'.
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Event:
RFL 29: Garner vs Seery
Date: Jun 03, 2017 |
#R1#
Linkki throws a jab but it's blocked by Miletich.
Linkki lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Linkki throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Miletich counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Miletich wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've been told by Linkki's head coaches at Malmi Aitta that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Linkki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Linkki misses with an uppercut. Miletich saw that one coming.
Miletich with a hook.
Miletich connects with a good right hand that stumbles Linkki. Linkki circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Linkki looks to land a left hand but Miletich moved out of range nicely.
Linkki misses with a left hand
and Miletich counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Miletich moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miletich scores with a jab to the head.
Linkki throws a big shot that misses.
Miletich throws the left hand but Linkki avoids the punch easily.
Linkki shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Miletich but Miletich pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Linkki missing with a left hand there. Miletich was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Miletich slips under a jab from Linkki.
Linkki lands a nice shot to the body.
Linkki misses with a looping right.
Miletich ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Linkki moves away.
Pat Miletich is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice uppercut there from Linkki.
Miletich is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Linkki.
Decent striking displayed by Miletich there.
Linkki misses with a hook.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Miletich, as that shot connected.
Linkki scores with a hook.
Linkki is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
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!
Linkki takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Miletich uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Linkki.
Miletich dips to his left and cracks Linkki with an uppercut!
Miletich has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Miletich ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Linkki is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Linkki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Miletich sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
Linkki misses with an uppercut
and Miletich counters with a right hand to the body.
Linkki throws out a powerful jab.
Linkki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Linkki rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Miletich counters with a straight right hand.
Linkki misses with a looping right.
The fighters circling - Miletich throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice defenses there by Miletich.
Linkki cracks Miletich with a right hand to the side of the head.
Linkki looks to score with a jab to the body but Miletich is just out of range.
Miletich avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Linkki takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Linkki throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Miletich counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC2#
Linkki is rocked!
BAM! Miletich delivers a spinning backfist that drops Linkki like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Pat Miletich!
The defeated Lahden Linkki had this to say: 'That was fucking awesome! Can I go again?!'.
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Event:
RFL 27: Claudiano vs Santos
Date: May 24, 2017 |
#R1#
Vinci slips under a jab.
Vinci tries to counter by closing the distance.
Linkki throws out a loose jab but Vinci uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've been told by Linkki's head coaches at Malmi Aitta that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Linkki comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Linkki misses with a two punch combination.
Vinci slips under a jab from Linkki.
A swing and a miss from Linkki.
Vinci avoids the body shot from Linkki.
Vinci shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CUT#
It looks like Sigurd Vinci has been cut.
Linkki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vinci slips a jab from Linkki.
Linkki misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Linkki throws an overhand right that lands on Vinci's shoulder, as Vinci tries to avoid the shot.
Vinci drops his hands momentarily and Linkki takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Linkki missing with a left hand there. Vinci was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vinci keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vinci takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T1#
Linkki lands a nice shot that snaps Vinci's head back.
Linkki drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Vinci right on the button. Vinci goes down! Linkki follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Linkki gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lahden Linkki!
Lahden Linkki seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
RFL 021 Aperitif
Date: Apr 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Linkki's corner calls for a 1-2. Linkki obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Linkki loads up on a big right hand but Tarasov slips the punch.
Linkki missing with a left hand there. Tarasov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tarasov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tarasov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Linkki on the side of the head.#KD2#
Tarasov lands a left and a right that send Linkki crashing to the mat, dazed. Tarasov thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Linkki scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL2#
Tarasov gets a clinch. #BC#
Linkki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tarasov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A quick step to the side and Linkki tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Linkki looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Linkki fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A telegraphed right hand from Linkki misses the target.
Tarasov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Linkki takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tarasov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#KD#
Linkki cracks Tarasov with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Tarasov looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Linkki finish him?
#ROC#
Tarasov is rocked!
Linkki dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tarasov is still on wobbly legs! Can Linkki finish him?
Tarasov looks winded!
Linkki lands a brutal uppercut that launches Tarasov off his feet! Tarasov tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lahden Linkki!
Our winner, Lahden Linkki, 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:
RFL 015 Tyyp vs Askren
Date: Mar 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Shinawatra throws an overhand right that lands on Linkki's shoulder, as Linkki tries to avoid the shot.
Linkki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Linkki throws a nice looking combination but Shinawatra bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Shinawatra swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Linkki throws a jab when Shinawatra was well out of range.
Shinawatra now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Linkki has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Linkki catches Shinawatra with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Shinawatra forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Lahden Linkki!
An out of breath Lahden Linkki thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Jaidee Shinawatra stepped up to the mic, saying 'Guess fighting ain't my thing at all..'.
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Event:
Helsinki Fighting League: 50
Date: Jan 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Linkki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Linkki fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CUT2#
It looks like David Nordlund has been cut.#KD2#
Linkki throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Nordlund tumbling to the canvas!#ROC2#
Nordlund is rocked!
Linkki missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Oh Nordlund is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Linkki postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Nordlund covers up, he's hurt! Linkki keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Linkki and the ref steps in to end the fight! Linkki can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lahden Linkki!
A victorious Lahden Linkki thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated David Nordlund had this to say: 'Thanks for giving me the opportunity to fight for the belt. This fight meant a lot to me. I fought the best and I lost to the best so there is nothing to be ashamed about. He's a great champ! But I learn from fights like this and I will come back strong..'.
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Event:
Helsinki Fighting League: 47
Date: Jan 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Kagiso gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kagiso tries to clinch but Linkki is having none of it.
Kagiso fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Linkki avoids it really well and circles away.#CL#
Linkki moves into the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Linkki.
A nice left hand lands by Linkki.
Kagiso is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Linkki lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Linkki tries to land a knee to the head but Kagiso blocks with his arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Linkki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Linkki cracks Kagiso with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Kagiso tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Linkki pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Kagiso is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lahden Linkki!
During a confident post fight interview, Lahden Linkki thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 15, 2016 |
#R1#
Linkki lands with a nice body punch.
Linkki takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Patterson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Linkki lands a jab to the nose.
Patterson throws a hook to the side of Linkki's head but Linkki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Linkki appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#KD2#
Linkki lands a big shot that drops Patterson! Can he finish him?
#CUT2#
It looks like Ali Patterson has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Linkki not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Linkki content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Linkki sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Linkki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Patterson is keeping the position for now.
Linkki trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Linkki throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Linkki working some strikes from top position.
Linkki has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Malmi Aitta . Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Linkki with a flurry of punches that miss.
Linkki keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Patterson's head.
Patterson is breathing heavily.
Linkki throws a big elbow that misses.
Linkki throwing strikes from guard but Patterson blocks nicely.
Linkki in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Patterson can't keep his opponent in guard - Linkki advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Linkki sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Linkki scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T2#
Linkki throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Patterson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Linkki scores with a couple of nice shots.
Linkki slows the pace down in half guard.
Linkki not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Linkki looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Patterson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Linkki sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Patterson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Patterson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Linkki.
Patterson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Linkki on the ground.
Patterson taking some punishment here, with Linkki in his half guard.
Linkki throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3#
Linkki moves nicely into side control.
Patterson is letting Linkki control him for a moment.
Linkki is working Patterson over with some ground and pound from side control.
Linkki throws a strike aimed at the side of Patterson's head but Patterson avoids it well.
Linkki creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Linkki lands an elbow.
Patterson takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Linkki in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Linkki in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Patterson defending against the ground and pound.
Linkki lands a decent elbow from side control. #T4#
Patterson taking a bit of punishment here - Linkki scoring with strikes. #ROC2#
Patterson is rocked!
Patterson takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Oh Patterson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Patterson trying to remain calm as Linkki controls from the top position.
Linkki lands a strong strike to the head of Patterson. That's dazed him! Linkki looking to finish here. Patterson is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Linkki lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lahden Linkki!
Our winner, Lahden Linkki, 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 03, 2016 |
#R1#
A punch combination from Linkki misses.
Jordan lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Linkki throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jordan counters with a body kick. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Linkki has knocked Jordan down with a huge combo! Linkki steps away and waves a wobbly Jordan back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Jordan is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Francesco Jordan has been cut.
Jordan ducks into an uppercut from Linkki and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lahden Linkki!
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