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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 27
Date: Mar 27, 2016 |
#R1#
Nicitel dodges the punch combination from Haapasaari.
#CL2#
Nicitel gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nicitel is looking to control Haapasaari's arms but Haapasaari gets an underhook and turns him. Now Nicitel has his back to the cage.
Nicitel misses with a short punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Nicitel stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Haapasaari blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nicitel has a couple of punches blocked by Haapasaari.
Nicitel's coach down at MMA Sanok Training Center was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Nicitel's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#BC#
Haapasaari escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Haapasaari shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Haapasaari was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Nicitel taking punishment in the form of punches.
Nicitel prevents Haapasaari from improving position. #T1#
You can see the frustration on Nicitel's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SU#
Haapasaari decides to stand back up.
Nicitel doesn't manage to clinch there - Haapasaari circles away.
#TD#
Haapasaari decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Nicitel has one foot on Haapasaari's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#TD#
Haapasaari drives through with a takedown into guard.
Nicitel is wriggling around but Haapasaari manages to pass to half guard.
#REVB#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Haapasaari seems to be looking for submissions.
Haapasaari landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T2#
Nicitel is trying to control but can't.
#SU#
Haapasaari stands up out of the half guard.
Nicitel doesn't manage to clinch there - Haapasaari circles away.
Haapasaari misses with a few strikes there.
#CL2#
Nicitel closes the distance and pushes Haapasaari back into the cage.#TD#
Haapasaari pulls guard effortlessly.
Haapasaari wants to sweep but no luck.
Haapasaari pulls Nicitel in close to prevent any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Haapasaari is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Haapasaari pushes down on Nicitel's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T3#
Haapasaari stalling.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nicitel is looking to escape.#SUB#
Haapasaari wants to work for an arm triangle but Nicitel is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Haapasaari sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Haapasaari is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #ES2#
Nicitel manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Haapasaari avoids the head kick by Nicitel.
Haapasaari attempts a counter takedown but Nicitel avoids it well and moves away.
Nicitel dives in and grabs Haapasaari's left leg, looking for a takedown. Haapasaari pushes down on Nicitel's head and hops out.#TD#
Haapasaari feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#SU#
Haapasaari stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL#
Haapasaari closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eero Haapasaari dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Nicitel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Haapasaari sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Haapasaari misses its intended target. #TD#
Haapasaari changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Nicitel looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Nicitel is trying to control Haapasaari's posture but Haapasaari avoids it. #SU#
Haapasaari stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Nicitel tries to clinch but Haapasaari moves out of range.
Nicitel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Haapasaari swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nicitel doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Haapasaari moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Haapasaari lands a takedown into guard.
Haapasaari passes easily into side control. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SU#
Haapasaari decides to stand up, so the ref orders Nicitel to his feet. #T1#
Haapasaari closes the distance and clinches up with Nicitel, looking for a takedown. Haapasaari pushes Nicitel against the cage but Nicitel circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Eero Haapasaari is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nicitel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A little feinted left hand from Haapasaari on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nicitel tries to close the distance and clinch but Haapasaari swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD#
Haapasaari feints and as Nicitel raises his hands in defense, Haapasaari changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Nicitel is wriggling around but Haapasaari manages to pass to half guard.
#REVB##SUB2#
Nicitel looking for subs from the bottom but Haapasaari mounts him!
Nicitel is breathing heavily.
Haapasaari controlling his opponent. #T2#
Nicitel gets back to half guard.
Nicitel really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Haapasaari. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Haapasaari is looking to advance position but Nicitel won't allow it.
Haapasaari keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Haapasaari is thwarting Nicitel's attempts to control the position.
Haapasaari sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Haapasaari is trying to work for a kimura but Nicitel is defending well.
#T3#
Haapasaari stalling.
Haapasaari works his way into side control. #SUB#
Haapasaari is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nicitel knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SU#
Haapasaari decides to stand back up. #T4##CL2#
Nicitel takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Haapasaari breaks from the clinch.
Haapasaari throws a shot to the body.
#CL#
Haapasaari closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Haapasaari breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nicitel lands with a cross.
Nicitel misses with the combination.
#TD#
Haapasaari gets a double leg takedown into Nicitel's guard.
Nicitel wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Haapasaari manages to pass to side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#REVB#
Still in half guard, Haapasaari seems content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eero Haapasaari dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##TD#
Haapasaari looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Haapasaari working over Nicitel with some ground and pound. Nicitel looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB2#
Nicitel looking for submissions off his back.
Still in half guard, Haapasaari seems content to control.#SUB#
Haapasaari 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! Nicitel is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Eero Haapasaari!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 08, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Nicitel rushes Levine and presses him up against the cage.
Levine has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Nicitel avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD2#
Nicitel pulls guard.
Levine postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Levine throws a big elbow that misses.
Nicitel wants to stand up but Levine is controlling him.
Levine scoring with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nicitel working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Levine. #ES2#
Nicitel pushes Levine off and scrambles back to his feet.
#CL2#
Nicitel gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T1##TD2#
Nicitel pulls guard.
Levine throwing strikes from guard but Nicitel blocks nicely.
Nicitel working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Levine.
Levine is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Nicitel wants to get back to his feet but Levine is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Levine will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Levine working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Nicitel's head.
Levine with a nice head shot there.
Nicitel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nicitel trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Nicitel has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Levine has passed into side control.
Nicitel is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Nicitel tries to bench press Levine off him but Levine keeps the position.
Levine in side control lands a decent elbow.
Nicitel pushes Levine away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Levine gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SU#
Levine decides to take the fight back to the feet. #CL2#
Nicitel clinches up with Levine and pushes him back against the cage.
Levine taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Levine lands an uppercut.#T3##BC2#
Nicitel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Nicitel moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC#
Levine breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Levine instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Nicitel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Levine looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Andrej Nicitel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Levine tried to score with a low kick but Nicitel checks it.#CL2#
Nicitel rushes Levine and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Levine pulls Nicitel into guard.
Nicitel postures up in Levine's guard and throws a big left but Levine blocks it.
Levine is trying to control the position but Nicitel postures up. #T4#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nicitel accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Levine keeping moving, preventing Nicitel from controlling successfully.
Levine tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nicitel trying to control but Levine is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nicitel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Nicitel closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Andrej Nicitel will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL2#
Nicitel closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nicitel displaying some good clinch control by pressing Levine up against the cage.
Levine manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Levine displaying some good clinch control by pressing Nicitel up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Levine is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Nicitel pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Levine stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#T1#
Nicitel tries to score a body lock takedown but Levine shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Nicitel gets control of Levine's arms and successfully pulls guard. Nicitel will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Levine in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Levine stands up over Nicitel, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Levine working some strikes from top position.
Levine lands a couple of elbows.
Nicitel wants to sweep but no luck.
Levine postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Levine scoring with some ground and pound.
Levine with a flurry of punches that miss.
Levine throws a big right hand that misses. #T2#
Levine chips away with some ground and pound.
Rubin Levine overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Levine postures up and lands a big shot to Nicitel's brow.
Levine throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Levine with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Nicitel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Levine 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.
Levine keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nicitel's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Levine is in close to Nicitel's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Levine with a nice head shot there.
Nicitel has momentary wrist control but Levine slips an elbow through the middle.
Levine stands up over Nicitel, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T3#
Nicitel preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Levine postures up and lands a big shot to Nicitel's brow.
Levine postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Nicitel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Levine is one step ahead there.
Nicitel is breathing heavily.
Levine postures up and lands a big shot to Nicitel's brow.
Levine works over Nicitel with some ground and pound from guard.
Levine stands up over Nicitel, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Nicitel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Levine is one step ahead there.
Levine throws a big right hand that misses. #T4#
Levine lands a couple of digs.
Levine postures up in Nicitel's guard and throws a big left but Nicitel blocks it.
Nicitel controls Levine momentarily but Levine frees himself.
Levine with a nice head shot there.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Levine's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Levine throws a big elbow that misses.
Nicitel wants to sweep but no luck.
Nicitel is trying to keep Levine in close.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rubin Levine dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Levine closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Nicitel is looking to reverse the position.
Levine is chipping away with strikes.
Levine lands a nice forearm strike.
Nicitel taking punishment in the form of punches.
Nicitel is trying to control Levine's posture but Levine avoids it.
Levine lands some shots froms side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Levine landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Levine working the ground and pound.
Nicitel takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
#T1#
Levine lands an elbow.
Nicitel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Levine is putting a hurting on Nicitel here, landing some big shots from side control.
Levine lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Levine landing strikes.
Nicitel wants to control but Levine postures up.
Nicitel on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Levine scores with a couple of short elbows.
Levine trying to control the position but Nicitel is working away.
Nicitel pushes Levine away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Levine gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Levine lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Nicitel down.
#T2#
Levine scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Nicitel to see if he's OK.
Levine working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Nicitel taking a bit of punishment here - Levine scoring with strikes.
Levine grinds an elbow into Nicitel's temple.
Levine working the ground and pound.
Levine landing a few strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Levine lands a few punches from side control.
Levine scores with a couple of short elbows.
Levine creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Check out the look on Levine's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
#ES2#
Nicitel sneaks out the side door and pushes Levine away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#T3#
Levine lands a nice looking kick to the body. Nicitel takes a step back to recover.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nicitel.
Levine really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#TD#
Levine changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Nicitel looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES2#
Nicitel sneaks out the side door and pushes Levine away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Levine is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nicitel can do to turn this around?
Nicitel is looking to land body kicks.
Nicitel is trying hard to land a takedown here. Levine sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
As Nicitel tries to get set, Levine tries to push him back and clinch up but Nicitel manages to avoid the attempt.
A head kick misses from Levine. #T4##CL2#
Nicitel gets a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Levine wants a takedown.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nicitel.
A short uppercut from Nicitel.
Nicitel is looking to control Levine's arms but Levine gets an underhook and turns him. Now Nicitel has his back to the cage.
Levine lands with a short shot to the head.
Andrej Nicitel seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nicitel misses with the head strike.
Levine is trying to pull guard but Nicitel turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Nicitel is trying to pull guard but Levine turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rubin Levine showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Levine has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rubin Levine!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 601 Round 1
Date: Mar 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Nicitel lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#CUT#
It looks like Fudge Jr has been cut.
Some wild striking there from Jr.
#TD#
Nicitel looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Jr!#ES2#
Jr throws Nicitel to one side and escapes!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jr goes for a double leg but Nicitel avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Nicitel continues to drive forward.
Andrej Nicitel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jr lands with a shot to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Jr scores with a four punch combination!
Jr fails with a takedown attempt.
Nicitel looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T1#
Nicitel has his takedown stuffed
and Jr counters with a left and a right that stings Nicitel.
Jr wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#TD#
Nicitel shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Nicitel showed some decent athleticism there.
Jr is looking to get back to is feet but Nicitel passes into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jr is looking to regain half guard here but Nicitel keeps moving and retains side control.
Jr wants to control but Nicitel postures up.
Jr takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#T2#
Jr pushes Nicitel away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Nicitel gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Jr tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jr taking punishment in the form of punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jr takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Jr tries to buck Nicitel off but Nicitel is having none of it.
Nicitel landing strikes.
Nicitel wants to control but Jr is keeping him busy.
Jr is trying to get back to his feet.#T3#
Jr is looking to reverse the position.
Jr gets back to half guard.
Jr looks winded!
Nicitel takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Nicitel working over Jr with some ground and pound. Jr looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB#
Nicitel is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jr defends it well.
Jr trying to hold on to Nicitel's head to control him but Nicitel postures up.
#T4#
Jr manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Nicitel drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Nicitel jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jr wants to sweep here but Nicitel controlling him for the moment.
Nicitel 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Fudge Jr will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Fudge Jr's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Jr looks for the body kick but Nicitel saw that one coming.
Nicitel shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jr ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That kick from Nicitel tenderised Jr's leg. Jr is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nicitel doesn't manage to clinch there - Jr circles away.
Fudge Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL2#
Jr closes the distance and clinches.
Nicitel tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jr avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Nicitel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A head kick misses from Nicitel.
Nicitel tries to close the distance and clinch but Jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jr lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Nicitel shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jr as he avoids it easily. #T1#
Nicitel tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jr lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Jr tries to bum rush Nicitel with a series of wild strikes but Nicitel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nicitel fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jr unleashes a big counter combination but Nicitel bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrej Nicitel. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Jr drives through and clinches with Nicitel against the cage.
#BC#
Nicitel manages to break the clinch.
Nicitel tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jr sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nicitel somewhat.
Andrej Nicitel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jr lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Nicitel doesn't manage to clinch there - Jr circles away.
#T2#
Jr throws a shot to the body.
Nicitel tried to score with a low kick but Jr checks it.
Jr is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nicitel with a body shot.
Nicitel has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Jr misses with a double jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nicitel shoots and misses
and Jr counters with a left and a right that stings Nicitel.
Nicitel throws a sloppy head kick
and Jr counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jr lands with a nice combination. Nicitel backs away looking to recover.#ROC2#
Nicitel is rocked!
Jr connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Nicitel! He's out on his feet! Jr rushes in and drops Nicitel with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Fudge Jr!
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