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Event:
LKO18 Massacre
Date: Sep 03, 2016 |
#R1#
Kruno swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kruno slips under a jab from Lintunen L.
Kruno is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kruno misses with a straight left.
Lintunen L moves out of range of the strikes.
Kruno scores with a jab.
Lintunen L comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kruno looks to land a combination but Lintunen L avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruno on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lintunen L fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kruno manages to avoid it.
Lintunen L throws a hook but Kruno avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lintunen L. Kruno does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Lintunen L looks to move away, Kruno throws a big counter combo but Lintunen L just gets out of the way.#T1#
Lintunen L misses with a body shot.
Arron Kruno is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lintunen L lands a slapping body shot.
Kruno throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lintunen L sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lintunen L misses the shot to the body.
Kruno defending well as Lintunen L loads up on a big left hand.
A quick step to the side and Kruno tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lintunen L just misses with a punch to the body.
Kruno throwing a counter right hand but Lintunen L manages to avoid it.
Kruno tries to bum rush Lintunen L with a series of wild strikes but Lintunen L uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lintunen L scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kruno throws a nice looking combination but Lintunen L bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A nice side step and Lintunen L releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T2#
Lintunen L misses with a body shot.
Lintunen L tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kruno was well out of range. Poor timing from Lintunen L.
Lintunen L misses with an uppercut.
Kruno scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A telegraphed right hand from Lintunen L misses the target.
Kruno misses with the combination.
Lintunen L takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
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!
Kruno ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little feinted left hand from Kruno on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
Kruno pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lintunen L shoots in and drives through. Kruno sprawls well.
Kruno is looking to counter punch.
Lintunen L misses with a body shot.
Kruno throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lintunen L appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Lintunen L throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kruno counters with a nice uppercut. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Kruno has knocked Lintunen L down with a huge combo! Kruno steps away and waves a wobbly Lintunen L back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Lintunen L is rocked!
Kruno cracks Lintunen L with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Arron Kruno!
Arron Kruno took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Last Minute Power Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
LKO12 Debaser
Date: Jul 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Warner takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A low kick from Warner misses #TD#
and Lintunen L counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Lintunen L.
Warner 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.
Lintunen L with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lintunen L is looking to work some ground and pound but Warner has wrist control.
Warner utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lintunen L passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Lintunen L wants to lay and pray for a moment but Warner keeps working.
Lintunen L looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Warner is avoiding damage well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Lintunen L looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Lintunen L is working to tighten his grip on Warner's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Warner has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Lintunen L is really squeezing tight and eventually Warner passes out! Lintunen L breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Lauri Lintunen L!
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Event:
LKO Fight Night 2
Date: Jun 22, 2016 |
#R1#
Lintunen L lands a body shot.
Toure shoots in for a takedown but Lintunen L shows good takedown defense.
Lintunen L throws a body punch but Toure moves out of range.
Lintunen L ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lintunen L.
Lintunen L swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Toure defending well as Lintunen L loads up on a big left hand.
Toure drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lintunen L sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lintunen L works Toure's body with a nice hook.
Lintunen L is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Toure rather than just go for the knockout.
Toure shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lintunen L pinned against the cage. Lintunen L gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T1#
Toure shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lintunen L sprawls well. Lintunen L wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Toure gets slowly back to his feet.
And Lintunen L tries to counter it with a takedown but Toure pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zuberi Toure. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lintunen L throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Toure shoots in looking for a takedown but Lintunen L manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Toure's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Toure looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lintunen L is fending him off so far but Toure persists. Nope, Lintunen L circles away and we're back to standing.
Lintunen L let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#TD#
Toure gets the takedown into side control.
Lintunen L sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T2#
Toure frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Toure trying to control but Lintunen L is having none of it.
Lintunen L really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lintunen L sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Lintunen L is doing well to control the position and prevent Toure from advancing to side control.
Toure looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Toure trying to control from half guard but Lintunen L is working away.
Lintunen L gets back to full guard.
#T3#
Lintunen L seems keen to control Toure's posture.
Lintunen L keeping moving, preventing Toure from controlling successfully.
Toure looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Lintunen L looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Toure trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Lintunen L manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Toure working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lintunen L. #SUB#
Toure looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T4#
Toure utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lintunen L is pushing down on Toure's leg trying to pass to half guard. Toure is fighting to maintain full guard but Lintunen L has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Lintunen L is trying for a kimura here. Toure looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Lintunen L wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lauri Lintunen L!
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Event:
TWGC 11 (155lbs, D4): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 2
Date: May 19, 2016 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Shamo Lee and Lauri Lintunen L. Lauri Lintunen L is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Shamo Lee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Lauri Lintunen L!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Lintunen L closes the distance and pushes Lee back into the cage.
Lee changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lintunen L fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lintunen L rushes Lee and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lintunen L gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lee (0) vs (2) Lintunen L
Lee is looking for a sweep. Lintunen L is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lee is trying to maintain the position but Lintunen L is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee won't allow Lintunen L to pass to mount.
Lee moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lee looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lintunen L is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lintunen L pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lee is keeping the position for now.
Lintunen L looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Lintunen L pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lee is keeping the position for now.
Lee might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lee controls Lintunen L momentarily but Lintunen L frees himself.
Lee manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lintunen L manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (2) vs (2) Lintunen L
Lintunen L keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee pushing down on Lintunen L's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lee seems to be working for a kimura but Lintunen L defends the submission attempt.
Lee is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lintunen L is looking for a sweep. Lee is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lintunen L controlling the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lintunen L is defending against the submission attempts here by Lee.
Lintunen L moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lintunen L looking for a sweep. Not yet Lintunen L, not yet.
Lee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lee is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lintunen L manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lee manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (2) vs (4) Lintunen L
Lee can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lintunen L controls the pace.
Lintunen L 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.
Lintunen L postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lintunen L avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lee wants to sweep but no luck.
Lee is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lintunen L is aware though and is defending well.
Lintunen L is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lintunen L preventing the sweep.
Lintunen L is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Let's hope that Lintunen L has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Lintunen L postures up.
Lintunen L not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Lintunen L.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lintunen L got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lee has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lintunen L has managed to get both his arms back between Lee's legs - danger averted.
Lintunen L must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lintunen L controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lintunen L looking to pass the guard.
Lintunen L is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Lee looking to control.
Lintunen L is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Lee has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Lintunen L is looking to defend but Lee has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Lintunen L! Lee pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Lintunen L taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Shamo Lee!
Our winner, Shamo Lee, 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:
TWGC 11 (155lbs, D4): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 18, 2016 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Lukas Rarek and Lauri Lintunen L. Lukas Rarek is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Lukas Rarek! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Lauri Lintunen L!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Lintunen L fails with a takedown attempt.
Lintunen L shoots in for a takedown but Rarek shows good takedown defense.
Rarek tries for a takedown but Lintunen L sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rarek gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rarek (2) vs (0) Lintunen L
Rarek keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rarek is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lintunen L sees it coming and defends easily.
Rarek tries to pass to full mount but Lintunen L defends it.
Lintunen L regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rarek trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rarek advances to half guard.
Rarek wants to control but Lintunen L is keeping him busy.
Lintunen L wants to get back to full guard.
Lintunen L wants to control but Rarek is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rarek wants to free his trapped foot but Lintunen L is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rarek is thwarting Lintunen L's attempts to control the position.
Lintunen L is pressing down on Rarek's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rarek looking to pass the guard.
Rarek controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Rarek trying to control but Lintunen L is working from the bottom.
Lintunen L is trying to control the position but Rarek postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lintunen L throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rarek engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Rarek is posturing up here but Lintunen L has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Rarek tries to roll out but it's too tight and Rarek has to tap! Slick submission there by Lintunen L!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lauri Lintunen L! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 03, 2016 |
#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Lintunen L looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A little jabbing left from Rojas on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rojas lands a nice looking body shot.
Lintunen L is looking to clinch but Rojas is avoiding it.
Nice shot lands for Rojas.
Lintunen L throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rojas.
Lintunen L tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rojas manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Lintunen L is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Rojas's half guard.
Lintunen L controlling the action here.
Rojas regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lintunen L trying to control the position from guard on top but Rojas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rojas tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Rojas has his hands on Lintunen L's head, controlling the position.
Rojas looking for a sweep. Not yet Rojas, not yet. #SUB2#
Lintunen L is sitting in close to Rojas's body. Rojas has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Lintunen L is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Lintunen L is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Rojas.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Soto Rojas!
Our winner, Soto Rojas, 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: Apr 01, 2016 |
#R1#
Zhang fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lintunen L is out of range.
Lintunen L tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zhang paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Lintunen L moves into the clinch.
Lintunen L wants to break free but Zhang has control.
Zhang wants to stall.
Lintunen L takes an elbow to the temple. #BC2#
Lintunen L breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lintunen L looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Zhang is fending him off so far but Lintunen L persists. Nope, Zhang circles away and we're back to standing.
Zhang avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zhang fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lintunen L is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhang misses with a low kick.
Lintunen L misses with a two punch combination.
Zhang throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lintunen L checks a low kick from Zhang.#T1#
Lintunen L circles away from the clinch attempt#TD2#
and Lintunen L counters with a nice double leg into side control. Zhang won't be happy with that.
Zhang is looking to get back to his feet here but Lintunen L is keeping cool and he's managed to take Zhang's back.
Lintunen L is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Lintunen L's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2#
It looks like Lintunen L might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#SUB2#
Lintunen L is working for a rear naked choke. Zhang is not defending it well and Lintunen L has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Zhang refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Zhang's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lauri Lintunen L!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 29, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Lintunen L scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES#
Warner sneaks out the side door and pushes Lintunen L away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Lauri Lintunen L seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Warner instigates a clinch.
Warner tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lintunen L smiles and moves away.
#TD2#
Lintunen L gets the takedown into side control.
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!
Sloppy strikes there by Lintunen L.
Warner is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Lintunen L asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Warner could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Warner prevents Lintunen L from improving position. #T1#
Lintunen L throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Warner is pushing Lintunen L's head away, looking to escape. Lintunen L manages to hold on to the position though.
Warner is looking to get back to his feet here but Lintunen L is keeping cool and he's managed to take Warner's back.
Warner trying to control the action but Lintunen L just sinks the hooks in.
Lintunen L biding his time, controlling Warner. #SUB2#
Warner is squirming around looking to escape but he's just wriggling himself into more trouble. Lintunen L sinks in the hooks and manages to tighten his grip on a rear naked choke. Warner has no choice but to tap and Lintunen L jumps to his feet to celebrate and slick submission win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lauri Lintunen L!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Phillips throws out a leg kick but Lintunen L moves out of range and Phillips only half commits. #TD#
Phillips shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Lintunen L looking to hit a scissor sweep but Phillips is one step ahead there.
Lintunen L is pulling down on Phillips's head to control his posture.
Phillips wants to get up but he can't break Lintunen L's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Phillips trying to control but Lintunen L is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lintunen L wants to stand up but Phillips is controlling him. #SUB2#
Lintunen L looking for a triangle here. Phillips is fighting it but it looks tight! Lintunen L pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Phillips is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Lauri Lintunen L!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 609 Round 3
Date: Mar 24, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Lintunen L 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.#SUB#
Poonan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lintunen L defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Lintunen L is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Poonan has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Lintunen L is looking to defend but Poonan has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Lintunen L! Poonan pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Lintunen L taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Sev Poonan!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 609 Round 2
Date: Mar 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Matsushina takes a jab right on the kisser.
Matsushina pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL2#
Lintunen L moves into the clinch.
Matsushina goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lintunen L prevents it.
Lintunen L throws a knee to the head but misses.
#TD2#
Lintunen L has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Matsushina uses from the top position.
Matsushina makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Lintunen L keeping moving, preventing Matsushina from controlling successfully.
Matsushina is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Matsushina has gone for a leg lock! Lintunen L slips out almost immediately though and dives into Matsushina's guard.#REVB#
Matsushina lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T1#
Lintunen L is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Matsushina trying to control the position from guard on top but Lintunen L is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Matsushina is looking to work some ground and pound but Lintunen L has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matsushina throwing strikes from guard but Lintunen L blocks nicely.
Matsushina trying to control but Lintunen L is working from the bottom.
Matsushina with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Lintunen L working for a triangle but Matsushina defends it easily.
#T2#
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.
Lintunen L is pulling down on Matsushina's head to control his posture.
Matsushina wants to control from the top but Lintunen L keeps moving.
Lintunen L wants to stand and escape but Matsushina is having none of it.
Lintunen L is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T3#
Lintunen L 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#
Matsushina is trying to control but can't.
Lintunen L is pressing down on Matsushina's thigh, looking to free his foot. Matsushina is holding on for now.
Matsushina wants to get back to full guard.
Matsushina trying to control but Lintunen L postures up.
Lintunen L not doing much here.
#T4#
Matsushina is looking for a sweep. Lintunen L is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lintunen L stuffs the takedown.
Matsushina is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Lintunen L has Matsushina up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD2#
Lintunen L gets control of Matsushina's arms and successfully pulls guard. Lintunen L will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Lintunen L 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.
Matsushina advances to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Matsushina is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lintunen L sees it coming and defends easily.
Matsushina trying to control the action but Lintunen L is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lauri Lintunen L dominated that round.
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##TD#
Matsushina changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Lintunen L looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Matsushina tries to move to mount but Lintunen L blocks the move with his legs.
Matsushina works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Matsushina working away.#SUB#
Matsushina is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lintunen L knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Lintunen L is not content to let Matsushina control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Matsushina working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T1#
Lintunen L is trying to improve his position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lintunen L is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Matsushina's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Matsushina wants to control but Lintunen L is keeping him busy.
Lintunen L wants to get back to full guard but Matsushina has passed into side control.
Lintunen L is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Matsushina has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Lintunen L sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Lintunen L wants to control but Matsushina is keeping busy.
Lintunen L is trying to stand.
Lintunen L avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Matsushina.
Matsushina is trying to control the action in half guard but Lintunen L is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Matsushina is thwarting Lintunen L's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Matsushina wants to work for an arm triangle but Lintunen L is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lintunen L tries to get to full guard but Matsushina has control of the leg. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lintunen L dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Lintunen L looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD#
Lintunen L gets caught flat footed, as Matsushina shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Matsushina trying to control the position from guard on top but Lintunen L is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Lintunen L looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Matsushina trying to control the position from guard on top but Lintunen L is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lintunen L is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Matsushina is controlling him. #T4#
Matsushina trying to control but Lintunen L is working from the bottom.
Lintunen L not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lintunen L is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Lintunen L keeping moving, preventing Matsushina from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Lintunen L clinches up with Matsushina and pushes him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akihiro Matsushina dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Lintunen L closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Matsushina quickly recovers to half guard.
Matsushina is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lintunen L is controlling the pace.
#SUB2#
Lintunen L is working for a kimura but Matsushina is defending it quite comfortably.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsushina has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lintunen L is working away from the top position though.#T1#
Matsushina manages to get to full guard.
Matsushina wants to sweep here but Lintunen L controlling him for the moment.
Lintunen L must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Matsushina is working hard here to advance position.
Matsushina is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Lintunen L is looking for a sweep. Matsushina is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lintunen L is refusing to be controlled, as Matsushina sits in half guard. #SUB#
Matsushina is trying to work for a kimura but Lintunen L is defending well.
#T2#
Lintunen L wants to control but Matsushina is keeping busy.
Matsushina is trying to control the action in half guard but Lintunen L is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lintunen L avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Matsushina.
Matsushina is stalling here. Lintunen L is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Matsushina seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Lintunen L has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Lintunen L controls the position. #T3#
You can see the frustration on Matsushina's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lintunen L in side control, throwing shots but Matsushina defends.
Lintunen L working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Lintunen L wants to control but Matsushina is keeping him busy.
Matsushina trying his best to control but Lintunen L has mounted him.
Matsushina is trying desperately to improve position.
Matsushina is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T4#
Lintunen L controlling the pace for now.
Lintunen L landing shots from mount.
Matsushina tries to lock up and control but Lintunen L gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lintunen L prevents Matsushina from getting the reversal.
Lintunen L trying to control but Matsushina is having none of it.
Lintunen L breaks from Matsushina's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Akihiro Matsushina has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lauri Lintunen L is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lintunen L controlling from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lauri Lintunen L comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lintunen L has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Steven Brown scores the fight for Lauri Lintunen L!
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight for Lauri Lintunen L!
Judge James Glass scores the fight for Lauri Lintunen L!
Lauri Lintunen L wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 609 Round 1
Date: Mar 22, 2016 |
#R1#
Liu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lintunen L paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Liu shoots in but Lintunen L avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Liu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD2#
Lintunen L closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Liu to the mat! Liu manages to get full guard.
Lintunen L keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Liu's head.
Lintunen L is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Liu knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lintunen L on the ground.
It looks like Lintunen L might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lintunen L works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T1#
Ground and pound from Lintunen L.
Lintunen L content to control rather than advance.
Lintunen L moves into full mount! Liu won't be happy about that! #T2#
Lintunen L lands a big shot there that rocks Liu but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Lintunen L with shots to the head and body - Liu looks very uncomfortable down there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lintunen L takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Lintunen L cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Lintunen L pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Lintunen L looking to control and managing it successfully. #T3#
Lintunen L raining down hammerfists from mount.
Lintunen L scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Liu?
Liu is breathing heavily.
Lintunen L controlling from mount.
Liu might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Liu tries to reverse the position but Lintunen L maintains control.
Lintunen L controlling his opponent. #T4##SUB2#
Lintunen L is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Lintunen L extends the arm and Liu is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lauri Lintunen L!
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