 |
Play
by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
|
Event:
MMAHelsinki - 48
Date: Jul 16, 2016 |
#R1#
A jab lands there for Joukahainen.#CUT#
It looks like Wallid Wallenda has been cut.
Wallenda swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Joukahainen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Joukahainen leaves Wallenda with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD2#
Wallenda looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Joukahainen!
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.
You can see the frustration on Joukahainen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Wallenda grinds an elbow into Joukahainen's temple.
Wallenda wants to control but Joukahainen is keeping him busy.
Wallenda sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Joukahainen is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Wallenda working away.
Wallenda scoring with punches from side control.
Joukahainen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Joukahainen sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Joukahainen wants to control but Wallenda is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Wallenda wants to free his trapped foot but Joukahainen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Well, if Wallenda is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Wallenda thows a huge punch but Joukahainen dodges it nicely.
Wallenda is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Wallenda pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Joukahainen is keeping the position for now.
Joukahainen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Wallenda landing some decent shots from guard.
Wallenda trying to control but Joukahainen is working from the bottom.
Wallenda seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Joukahainen has momentary wrist control but Wallenda slips an elbow through the middle.
My spies in MMA School inform me that Wallenda has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Joukahainen wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Wallenda manages to pass to side control.
Wallenda lands strikes from half guard.
Joukahainen is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Joukahainen trying to control here.
Wallenda looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Joukahainen with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Wallenda is thwarting Joukahainen's attempts to control the position.
Still in half guard, Wallenda seems content to control.
Joukahainen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Wallenda trying to control the pace.
Joukahainen has hold of Wallenda's hands but Wallenda slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB#
Joukahainen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Joukahainen trying to control here.
#SUB#
Joukahainen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wallenda pulls his head out easily.
Joukahainen trying to hold on to Wallenda's head to control him but Wallenda postures up.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Wallenda looks to land a right hand but Joukahainen moved out of range.
It looked like Joukahainen was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Wallenda.
Wallid Wallenda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Joukahainen misses with a body punch
and Wallenda cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Joukahainen moves out of range as Wallenda strikes.
A counter left hand to the body from Joukahainen misses its target.
Joukahainen misses the jab.
Joukahainen blocks a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wallid Wallenda dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wallid Wallenda's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
A jab lands there for Wallenda.
Wallenda misses the shot to the body.
Wallenda throws a hook but Joukahainen avoids it easily.
A cross from Joukahainen lands.
Wallenda misses with a wild body shot.
Wallenda throws a lazy right hand but Joukahainen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Joukahainen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wallenda looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wallenda walks into a straight right hand from Joukahainen.
Wallenda misses with a hook. Joukahainen ducked under it nicely.
Joukahainen takes a swing at Wallenda's ribcage but misses.
Wallenda looks to score with a jab to the body but Joukahainen is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joukahainen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wallenda manages to avoid it.
Wallenda misses with a body punch
and Joukahainen counters with a right hand to the body.
Wallenda throws a body punch but Joukahainen moves out of range.
Joukahainen throws a jab when Wallenda was well out of range.
Wallenda lands an overhand right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wallenda staying out of range there.
Wallenda with the counter takedown but Joukahainen avoids it easily.#T1#
Nice straight punches there by Joukahainen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Joukahainen.
Wallenda shoots and misses
and Joukahainen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#
That has opened up Wallid Wallenda's cut even more.
A swing and a miss from Joukahainen.
Jorma Joukahainen is winning the standup battle so far.
Wallenda misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Joukahainen.
Wallenda misses with a hook.
Joukahainen lands with a nice body punch.
Wallenda misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Joukahainen.
Jorma Joukahainen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Joukahainen looks to throw the jab but Wallenda is out of range.
Wallenda takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Joukahainen misses with a hook. Wallenda ducked under it nicely.
Joukahainen throws a hook but Wallenda blocks it.
Wallenda throws a sloppy body shot
and Joukahainen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Joukahainen misses with a looping left.
Joukahainen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Joukahainen is looking to counter punch.
Joukahainen is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Wallenda looks to score with a jab to the body but Joukahainen is just out of range.#T2#
Joukahainen throws a big shot that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wallenda takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Joukahainen lands a body shot.
A slow jab from Joukahainen misses its intended target.
Joukahainen punishes Wallenda's body with a nice straight punch.
Wallenda slips a straight right by Joukahainen.
Nice shot lands for Joukahainen.
Wallenda looks to score with a jab to the body but Joukahainen is just out of range.
Wallenda misses with a body shot
and Joukahainen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Wallenda connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Joukahainen misses with a body shot.
Wallenda throws a body punch but Joukahainen moves out of range.
Joukahainen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wallenda manages to avoid it.
Good standup being displayed there by Joukahainen as he connects with a hook.#CUT#
The cut above Wallid Wallenda's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A punch lands to the side of Joukahainen 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T3#
Joukahainen looks to land a right hand but Wallenda moved out of range.
Joukahainen misses with an uppercut
and Wallenda counters with a straight right hand.
Joukahainen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wallenda moves away.
Wallenda with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Joukahainen to score with a decent uppercut.
Joukahainen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Wallenda connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Joukahainen scrambles back to his feet.
Joukahainen tests Wallenda's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Joukahainen misses the shot to the body.
Wallenda fails with a takedown attempt.
Wallenda throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Joukahainen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#TD2#
Wallenda fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Joukahainen to the ground. Wallenda is now in Joukahainen's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Joukahainen wants to sweep here but Wallenda controlling him for the moment.
Wallenda sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T4#
Joukahainen is trying to keep Wallenda in close.
Joukahainen is really struggling to control Wallenda but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Wallenda missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wallenda showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Joukahainen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jorma Joukahainen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Wallid Wallenda'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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Wallenda takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wallenda takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wallenda misses with a body shot.
#TD2#
Wallenda decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Wallenda looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Joukahainen with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Wallenda trying to control the pace.
Wallenda is continuing to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wallenda's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Joukahainen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T1#
Wallenda preventing the sweep.
Wallenda trying to control but Joukahainen is working from the bottom.
Wallenda engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wallenda working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Joukahainen's head.
Wallenda lands a couple of digs.
Joukahainen 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.
Joukahainen controls Wallenda momentarily but Wallenda frees himself. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Joukahainen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Wallenda 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.
Joukahainen works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Wallid Wallenda has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wallenda is trying to get back to full guard.
Joukahainen scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Joukahainen uses his free foot to push down on Wallenda's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Wallenda.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Wallenda can do anything to dispel that myth.#T3#
Joukahainen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wallenda is looking to escape.
Wallenda wants to control but Joukahainen is having none of it.
Wallenda is trying to escape the mount.
Joukahainen throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Wallenda is trying desperately to improve position.
Wallenda wants to control but Joukahainen is having none of it.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Joukahainen trying to control but Wallenda is having none of it.
Wallenda is working to get back to half guard.
Joukahainen throwing strikes here but Wallenda is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Wallenda tries to hold on but Joukahainen postures up.
Joukahainen thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wallenda tries to hold on but Joukahainen postures up.
Joukahainen lands a couple of good shots and Wallenda has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
And that's the end of the fight!
Jorma Joukahainen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Joukahainen 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jorma Joukahainen!
|
|
|
|
Event:
MMAHelsinki - 43
Date: Jun 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Wallenda ducks under a wild hook from Joukahainen.
Wallenda misses with a body shot.
A jab from Joukahainen misses.
Wallenda tries to close the distance and clinch up but Joukahainen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wallenda with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Joukahainen to score with a decent uppercut.#CUT2#
It looks like Wallid Wallenda has been cut.
Wallenda displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Joukahainen throws out the jab.
Wallenda wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Joukahainen throws a hook but Wallenda blocks it.
Wallenda connects with a good right hand that stumbles Joukahainen. Joukahainen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Joukahainen ducks under a wild hook from Wallenda.
Joukahainen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A lazy left from Joukahainen finds it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joukahainen throws a looping overhand right but Wallenda ducks down to avoid it.
Joukahainen defending well as Wallenda loads up on a big left hand.
Wallenda misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Joukahainen.
Joukahainen let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#CL#
Wallenda clinches up against the cage.
Joukahainen is trying to break the clinch but Wallenda has him pressed against the cage. #T1#
Wallenda fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wallenda has Joukahainen pressed against the cage, preventing Joukahainen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A short body shot lands from Wallenda as the two fighters clinch.
Wallenda misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wallenda misses with a punch on the inside.
Wallenda misses with a punch on the inside.
Wallenda struggles to land a body shot inside as Joukahainen controls his hands.
Wallenda swings wildly with an uppercut but Joukahainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wallenda misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wallenda misses with some punches.
Joukahainen blocks a body shot from Wallenda.
Wallenda working aggressively here.
Still in the clinch, Wallenda scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wallenda has Joukahainen pressed against the cage, preventing Joukahainen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Joukahainen has Wallenda pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Wallenda manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T2#
Wallenda presses Joukahainen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wallenda has a couple of punches blocked by Joukahainen.
Wallenda swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Joukahainen.
Wallenda throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Joukahainens head.
Wallenda could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Joukahainen prevents a body shot from Wallenda.
Joukahainen blocking some punches.
Joukahainen tries for a takedown but Wallenda manages to get underhooks.
Joukahainen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Joukahainen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wallenda misses with a right hand
and Joukahainen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Joukahainen has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Joukahainen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Joukahainen let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wallenda misses with a body shot.
Joukahainen avoids the body shot from Wallenda.
#CL#
Joukahainen tries to keep at a distance but Wallenda has taken the fight into the clinch.#T3#
Wallenda misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wallenda prevents Joukahainen from breaking the clinch.
Joukahainen looking for a takedown.
Wallid Wallenda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jorma Joukahainen.
Joukahainen blocking some punches.
Wallenda tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Wallenda fails to land.
Wallenda has a couple of punches blocked by Joukahainen.
Joukahainen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wallenda has him pressed against the cage.
Wallenda has a couple of punches blocked by Joukahainen.
Wallenda lands with a right to the head.
Joukahainen is looking to break free of the clinch but Wallenda has double underhooks.
Wallenda goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
I was talking to Wallenda's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC2#
Joukahainen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Joukahainen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wallenda manages to avoid it.#T4#
Wallenda loads up on a big right hand but Joukahainen slips the punch.
Wallenda moves away from the strike by Joukahainen.
Wallenda uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Joukahainen.
Joukahainen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Wallenda. Wallenda circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Wallenda throws a lazy uppercut
and Joukahainen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wallenda is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Joukahainen's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
A jab from Joukahainen misses.
Joukahainen cracks Wallenda with an open hand slap.
The fighters circling - Joukahainen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Joukahainen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wallenda scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Joukahainen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL#
Wallenda gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wallenda creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wallenda.
Wallenda working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wallid Wallenda dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wallid Wallenda's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Wallenda tries to clinch up.
Joukahainen lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Wallenda throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Joukahainen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Joukahainen loads up on a big right hand but Wallenda slips the punch.
Wallenda swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It seemed like Joukahainen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wallenda doesn't manage to clinch there - Joukahainen circles away.
Joukahainen swings for the body but Wallenda moves out of range.
Wallenda throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD2#
and Joukahainen counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Wallenda manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Joukahainen manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Wallenda trying to control but Joukahainen is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wallenda is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Wallenda knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Joukahainen on the ground.
Wallenda trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Joukahainen keeping moving, preventing Wallenda from controlling successfully.
Wallenda works over Joukahainen with some ground and pound from guard.
Wallenda trying to control but Joukahainen is working from the bottom.
Joukahainen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wallenda is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Joukahainen can do to turn this around?
Wallenda trying to control but Joukahainen is working from the bottom.
Wallenda has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Wallenda postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Wallenda got a little sloppy there for a moment and Joukahainen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wallenda has managed to get both his arms back between Joukahainen's legs - danger averted.
Wallenda showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Joukahainen tries to strike from the bottom.
Wallenda advances position into side control!
Joukahainen is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Wallenda tries to advance to mount but Joukahainen denies him.
Wallenda lands some shots froms side control.
Wallenda scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Joukahainen to see if he's OK.
Wallenda cracks Joukahainen with a big elbow.
Joukahainen takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
#T3#
Wallenda wants to control but Joukahainen is keeping him busy.
Wallenda landing a few strikes.
Wallenda working the head and body with strikes.
Joukahainen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wallenda creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Wallenda working away.
Joukahainen is trying to improve his position.
Joukahainen is trying to control Wallenda's posture but Wallenda avoids it.
Joukahainen taking a bit of punishment here - Wallenda scoring with strikes. #T4#
Joukahainen struggling a bit here.
Wallenda throwing strikes but Joukahainen manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Wallenda tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Joukahainen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Joukahainen scoring with punches from side control.
Joukahainen gets to mount! Wallenda was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Joukahainen wants to control the pace but Wallenda is squirming around nicely.
Wallenda is trying to escape the mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wallid Wallenda dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Wallid Wallenda's cut.
That's time! Wallenda's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Joukahainen keeps the fight on the outside.
Wallenda wants to clinch
and Joukahainen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Joukahainen lands the left hand.
Wallenda misses with a body shot.
Joukahainen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Joukahainen looks to score with a jab to the body but Wallenda is just out of range.
Wallid Wallenda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Joukahainen cracks Wallenda with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CL#
Wallenda clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joukahainen tries to break free but Wallenda pushes him back against the cage.
Joukahainen is trying to push Wallenda away but Wallenda has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Wallenda tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wallenda misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Wallenda - that landed with a thud.
Wallid Wallenda has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T1#
Joukahainen is looking to break free of the clinch but Wallenda has double underhooks.
Joukahainen tries to break the clinch but Wallenda is controlling the position.
Wallenda lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wallenda misses with a punch on the inside.
Wallenda swings wildly with an uppercut but Joukahainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wallenda tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD2#
Joukahainen drags the fight down to the ground.
Wallenda throws a big right hand that misses.
Wallenda's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Wallenda pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Joukahainen is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Joukahainen looking for a triangle here. Wallenda is fighting it but it looks tight! Joukahainen pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Wallenda is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jorma Joukahainen!
|
|
|
|
Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 01, 2016 |
#R1#
Golota fails with a takedown attempt.
Golota tries to clinch there but Wallenda circles away.
Wallenda is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Golota with a body shot.
Golota looks for a takedown but Wallenda sprawls well.
Golota pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wallenda misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Golota rushes Wallenda and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wallenda is trying to pull guard but Golota turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Wallenda tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Golota is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Golota is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Wallenda misses with the head strike.
Wallenda keeps control of Golota as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Golota on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wallenda tries to throw a body punch but Golota avoids it by throwing Wallenda back against the cage. #T1#
Wallenda is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Golota is defending well for now.
Wallenda should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#BC#
Golota breaks from the clinch.
Golota throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#TD2#
Wallenda darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Golota tries to kick Wallenda off but Wallenda keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Wallenda slips a nice elbow through Golota's hands, connecting with Golota's forehead.
Wallenda has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Golota trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Wallenda with shots to the head and body - Golota looks very uncomfortable down there.
Wallenda connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Golota is in all sorts of trouble here.
Wallenda sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wallenda lands with some strikes.#T2#
Wallenda landing strikes from the mount.
BOOM! Wallenda connects with a massive shot to the dome!
A nice elbow there by Wallenda.
Wallenda with shots to the head and body - Golota looks very uncomfortable down there.
Wallenda breaks from Golota's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wallenda with good strikes from the mount here!
Wallenda scoring with strikes but Golota is staying in there.
Golota is breathing heavily.
Wallenda is in the full mount, landing strikes. #ROC2#
Golota is rocked!
Wallenda drops a big elbow. That's hurt Golota! More shots from Wallenda and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wallid Wallenda!
A victorious Wallid Wallenda thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
