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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Ponds tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ponds dives in for a single leg takedown but Pekkanen sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ponds tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Pekkanen throws a leg kick but Ponds checks it.
Ponds throws a sloppy head kick and Pekkanen moves out of range easily.
Pekkanen throws a counter combo.
Pekkanen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ponds tries to clinch but Pekkanen is having none of it.
Pekkanen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pekkanen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#CL2#
Pekkanen rushes Ponds and presses him up against the cage.
Pekkanen just leaning against Ponds, taking a breather. #TD#
Ponds manages to pull guard.
Ponds trying to keep a closed guard but Pekkanen is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES#
Ponds is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Pekkanen throws a punch but it's blocked by Ponds.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Pekkanen breaks from the clinch.
#T1#
Pekkanen scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Pekkanen lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Pekka Pekkanen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Ponds fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pekkanen, pushing him back against the cage.
Ponds leaning his opponent against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Pekkanen.
Pekkanen crunches a lovely knee into Ponds's ribcage.
Pekkanen scores a nice knee to the body.
Ponds is trying to pull guard but Pekkanen turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Pekkanen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ponds is defending well for now.#BC2#
Pekkanen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pekkanen throws a leg kick but Ponds sees it coming and checks it nicely. #CL2#
Pekkanen closes the distance and pushes Ponds back into the cage.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pekkanen tries to throw a body punch but Ponds avoids it by throwing Pekkanen back against the cage.
A short right from Pekkanen on the inside.
Pekkanen tries to land a knee to the head but Ponds blocks with his arms.
Ponds is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Ponds. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pekkanen landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A short right from Pekkanen on the inside. #BC#
Ponds breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ponds shoots in for a takedown but Pekkanen shows good takedown defense.
Pekkanen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ponds wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Pekkanen misses with a low kick.
Ponds fails with the takedown.
Ponds is breathing heavily.
Ponds fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Pekkanen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ponds on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pekkanen. Pekkanen obviously looking to wear him down.
Pekka Pekkanen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
A bone on bone clash there as Ponds blocks the leg kick.
Ponds tries to clinch up but Pekkanen circles away and keeps his distance.
Ponds checks a low kick from Pekkanen.
Ponds tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pekkanen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ponds somewhat.
Pekkanen is looking to score with low kicks.
Ponds fails with the takedown.
Ponds takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL2#
Pekkanen has closed the distance and engaged Ponds in a clinch.
Pekkanen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Pekkanen prevents the takedown attempt.
#T4#
Pekkanen is pushing Ponds up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Pekkanen landing knees to the head.
Pekkanen stalling.
Ponds blocks a body shot from Pekkanen. #BC2#
Pekkanen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Pekkanen takes the fight into the clinch.
Pekkanen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Pekkanen lands a nice knee to the body.
Ponds managing to block the knees to the body from Pekkanen.
Ponds working hard to break the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ponds blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pekka Pekkanen dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Ponds tries to clinch up.
Ponds has a takedown stuffed.
A leg kick checked by Ponds.
Ponds tries to clinch up.
Pekkanen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ponds is out of range and Pekkanen settles back down.
Pekkanen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ponds fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD#
Ponds dives in and scores a takedown into Pekkanen's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pekkanen wants to stand up but Ponds is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ponds wants to pass the guard but Pekkanen is keeping the position.#ES2#
Pekkanen has his feet on Ponds's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pekkanen misses with a few strikes there.
Pekkanen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ponds.#CL2#
Pekkanen rushes Ponds and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Pekkanen avoiding damage as Ponds throws knees to the body.
Pekkanen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ponds blocks it with crossed arms. #T2#
Pekkanen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ponds is defending well for now.
Ponds is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Pekkanen to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Ponds. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pekkanen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ponds is defending well for now.
Pekkanen stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Pekkanen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A bit of stalling here from Pekkanen.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ponds fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Pekkanen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pekkanen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Pekkanen.
#TD#
Ponds decides to pull guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ponds seems keen to control Pekkanen's posture.#SU2#
Pekkanen stands and steps away. Ponds gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T3#
Ponds stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pekkanen.
Pekkanen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ponds is looking to counter the offense by Pekkanen and move into the clinch.
Ponds dives in and grabs Pekkanen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pekkanen pushes down on Ponds's head and hops out.#CL2#
Pekkanen gets a clinch.
Pekkanen working Ponds over with knees to the body.
Pekkanen landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Pekkanen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ponds is defending well for now.
Ponds on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ponds on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ponds has Pekkanen pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Pekkanen manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Pekkanen misses with a body punch.
Pekkanen is leaning against Ponds and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Pekka Pekkanen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Pekkanen working Ponds over with knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Pekkanen. #T4#
Ponds tries to pull guard but Pekkanen forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ponds managing to block the knees to the body from Pekkanen.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pekkanen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
Pekkanen breaks the clinch.
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!
Pekkanen throws a right and a left that Ponds avoids nicely.
Ponds checks the leg kick.#CL#
Ponds clinches up with Pekkanen and pushes him back against the cage.
Pekkanen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ponds taking a breather.
Ponds fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Pekkanen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Pekkanen trying to stall but Ponds improves his position.
#BC2#
Pekkanen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pekka Pekkanen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Ponds shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pekkanen as he jumps to the side.
Pekkanen throws a leg kick that misses.
Pekkanen throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#CL2#
Pekkanen closes the distance and clinches.
Ponds is trying to pull guard but Pekkanen turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Pekkanen utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ponds is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Pekkanen to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Ponds. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ponds is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pekkanen pulls him back up using the underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Come on Pekkanen - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Pekkanen lands a nice knee to the body.
Ponds avoiding damage as Pekkanen throws knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#BC2#
Pekkanen breaks the clinch.
#T1#
Pekkanen misses with a low kick.
Pekkanen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Pekkanen misses with a double jab.
Ponds scores with a head kick. Pekkanen tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Pekkanen tries to work over Ponds's front leg with a kick but Ponds checks it.
Ponds tries a head kick but it misses.
Good leg kick by Pekkanen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Pekkanen pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ponds back to the cage. Pekkanen follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CL2#
Pekkanen clinches with his opponent.
Ponds has Pekkanen pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Pekkanen manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Pekkanen stalls.
Pekkanen putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ponds in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#T2#
Pekkanen stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Pekkanen lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Pekkanen tries to throw a body punch but Ponds avoids it by throwing Pekkanen back against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Pekkanen takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ponds blocks an elbow strike.
Pekkanen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ponds is defending well for now.
Pekkanen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ponds is defending well for now.#BC#
Ponds breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pekkanen slips a straight right by Ponds.
Ponds misses with a takedown attempt
and Pekkanen counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Pekkanen, right into the meat.
A jab from Pekkanen does it's job there.#T3#
Pekkanen connects with a leg kick. Ponds looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Pekkanen scores with a nice strike.
Ponds looks to land a combination. Pekkanen sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CL2#
Pekkanen takes the fight into the clinch.
Ponds is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Pekkanen with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Pekkanen.
Pekkanen scores a nice knee to the body.
Ponds is trying to pull guard but Pekkanen turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Pekkanen looking to throw knees to the head but Ponds is blocking nicely.
Ponds is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Pekkanen to keep the fight standing.
Ponds wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Pekkanen avoiding damage.
Ponds is working for takedown but Pekkanen is calmly controlling the position for now.#T4#
Pekkanen can't find room to land a body shot as Ponds controls the action.
Pekkanen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ponds.
Pekkanen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Pekkanen comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Ponds jumps guard.
#SU2#
Pekkanen stands up and waves to Ponds to follow him.
Pekkanen misses with a series of wild punches.
Ponds appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Pekka Pekkanen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ponds is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pekka Pekkanen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Pekkanen 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pekka Pekkanen!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 22, 2016 |
#R1#
Pekkanen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Pekkanen thows a leg kick but Riley checks it
and Riley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pekkanen misses with an uppercut. Riley saw that one coming.#CL#
Pekkanen clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Pekkanen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pekkanen cracks the inside of Riley's front leg.
Pekkanen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pekkanen.
Pekkanen scores with a leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Riley. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Riley.
Pekka Pekkanen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pekkanen wants to land a leg kick but Riley is out of range.
Some wild striking there from Riley.
Pekkanen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Riley lands a jab to Pekkanen's midsection.
Riley misses with the combination.
#T1#
Pekkanen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Riley's sensitive parts.
Riley misses with a series of wild punches.
Pekkanen appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Pekkanen fails to land with a series of punches.
Riley throws a counter combo.
Pekkanen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
#CL#
Pekkanen instigates a clinch.
Pekkanen just leaning against Riley, taking a breather.
Pekkanen slowing the pace effectively.
Riley takes a knee to the side of the body.
Pekkanen is pushing Riley up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T2#
Riley wants to stall.
Pekkanen trying to land knees to the body.
Riley avoiding damage as Pekkanen throws knees to the body.
Riley managing to block the knees to the body from Pekkanen.
Riley tries to break free but Pekkanen pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Riley.
Riley can't break the clinch.
Pekkanen tries to land a knee to the head but Riley blocks with his arms.
Riley blocks the elbow strike.
Pekkanen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Pekkanen tries to land knees in the clinch but Riley avoids the damage to the body.
Pekkanen stalling in the clinch.
#T3#
A frustrated look appears on Pekkanen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Pekkanen just leaning against Riley, taking a breather.
Riley managing to block the knees to the body from Pekkanen.
Pekkanen tries to land knees in the clinch but Riley avoids the damage to the body.
Riley wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pekkanen has him pressed against the cage.
Pekkanen misses with a knee to the head.
Pekkanen is breathing heavily.#BC#
Pekkanen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pekkanen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Pekkanen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Riley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Riley lands with a cross.
Pekkanen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Riley stalks Pekkanen and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Pekkanen's face. Pekkanen staggers backwards, shaken.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Pekkanen got wobbled bad by a big combination! Riley presses forward with punches and knees until Pekkanen stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Pekkanen closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Riley!
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