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Event:
TWGC 18 (170lbs, D3): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 18, 2017 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dilon Goncalves (ranked 3077 p4p, 436 weight class) and Affe Vanhanen (ranked 2939 p4p, 288 weight class). Goncalves's entrance music is TAPOUT. A fine choice. Vanhanen has chosen Hoop as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 0 losses; Dilon Goncalves! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Affe Vanhanen!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Gregory Folan.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Vanhanen closes the distance and clinches.
Goncalves stops a takedown attempt from Vanhanen.
Vanhanen wants the takedown. Goncalves is fighting it off but Vanhanen persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Goncalves's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Goncalves (0) vs (2) Vanhanen
Goncalves controlling Vanhanen's posture.
Goncalves tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Goncalves pulls Vanhanen in close to prevent any damage.
Goncalves looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Vanhanen is defending well. Goncalves quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Vanhanen has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Goncalves celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dilon Goncalves!
Dilon Goncalves decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
B64: Vilson vs. Jacobson 3
Date: Aug 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Vanhanen misses with an uppercut.
Good shot there by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Vanhanen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kuznetsov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kuznetsov tries to clinch up but Vanhanen circles away and keeps his distance.
Vanhanen looks to land a right hand but Kuznetsov moved out of range.
Kuznetsov moves in looking to clinch but Vanhanen pushes him off.
Kuznetsov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot lands for Vanhanen.
Vanhanen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kuznetsov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL2#
Vanhanen closes the distance and clinches.
Kuznetsov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T1#
Vanhanen has a couple of punches blocked by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov misses with a punch on the inside.
Kuznetsov working aggressively here.
Vanhanen misses with some punches.
Kuznetsov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kuznetsov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vanhanen backwards.
Vanhanen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kuznetsov has a couple of punches blocked by Vanhanen.
Kuznetsov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kuznetsov misses with a punch to the body.
Kuznetsov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vanhanen.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kuznetsov.
Vanhanen is working Kuznetsov over against the ropes.
A short right from Kuznetsov on the inside.
Vanhanen is looking to break free of the clinch but Kuznetsov has double underhooks. #BC2#
Vanhanen breaks the clinch.
Kuznetsov slips under a jab.
An inside leg kick from Kuznetsov misses.
Vanhanen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vanhanen! But no joy.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Vanhanen. Kuznetsov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kuznetsov tries to clinch up.
Kuznetsov scores with a nice strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Donk. Kuznetsov catches Vanhanen right on the button with a cross.
Vanhanen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kuznetsov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kuznetsov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vanhanen.
Vanhanen has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Kuznetsov scores with a jab to the body.
Vanhanen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kuznetsov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Vanhanen in his tracks.
Vanhanen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Vanhanen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Vanhanen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kuznetsov thinks about countering with a head kick.#T3#
Kuznetsov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vanhanen.
Vanhanen misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Kuznetsov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kuznetsov is looking to slow Vanhanen down with leg kicks.
Vanhanen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Vanhanen loads up on a big right hand but Kuznetsov slips the punch.
Kuznetsov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Vanhanen misses the jab.
That kick from Kuznetsov tenderised Vanhanen's leg. Vanhanen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Vanhanen misses with a body shot.
Kuznetsov half committed to a counter leg kick.#CL#
Kuznetsov rushes Vanhanen and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Vanhanen fails to land.
Kuznetsov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC2#
Vanhanen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4#
Kuznetsov lands a leg kick that knocks Vanhanen off balance momentarily.
Vanhanen tries to clinch but Kuznetsov is having none of it.
Vanhanen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kuznetsov momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Kuznetsov has managed to clinch.
Kuznetsov working aggressively here.
Kuznetsov swings wildly with an uppercut but Vanhanen uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Vanhanen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vanhanen throws a jab but it's blocked by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Vanhanen moves in looking to clinch but Kuznetsov pushes him off.
Kuznetsov digs a good body shot into Vanhanen's ribs.
Vanhanen misses the jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov looks to land a left hand but Vanhanen moved out of range nicely.
A little jabbing left from Vanhanen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolai Kuznetsov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Vanhanen takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Vanhanen throws a right hand that Kuznetsov ducks under and follows up with a left that Kuznetsov also avoids with ease.
Kuznetsov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Vanhanen.
Vanhanen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kuznetsov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Vanhanen misses the target.
Nikolai Kuznetsov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuznetsov slips a straight right by Vanhanen.
Vanhanen misses with an uppercut.
Kuznetsov avoids the body shot from Vanhanen.
Vanhanen throws a body punch but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vanhanen misses with an uppercut.
The crowd cheers as Kuznetsov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vanhanen doesn't seem phased though.
Kuznetsov connects with a nice looking jab.
Kuznetsov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T1#
Vanhanen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kuznetsov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kuznetsov throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Vanhanen counters with a nice uppercut.
Kuznetsov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kuznetsov lands the left hand.
Kuznetsov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vanhanen can do to turn this around?
Kuznetsov swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Vanhanen to counter with a crisp jab.
Kuznetsov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Vanhanen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kuznetsov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vanhanen.
Vanhanen just misses with a punch to the body.
Vanhanen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuznetsov thumps Vanhanen with a low kick.#T2#
Kuznetsov lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Kuznetsov. That snapped Vanhanen's head back.
Vanhanen throws out a loose jab but Kuznetsov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vanhanen misses with a body shot.
Kuznetsov is looking to counter punch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kuznetsov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vanhanen throws out a counter right but Kuznetsov avoids it with no problem.
Kuznetsov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kuznetsov.
Vanhanen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kuznetsov.
Nikolai Kuznetsov is winning the standup battle so far.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Vanhanen crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kuznetsov - the referee stops the clock and Vanhanen gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kuznetsov. Vanhanen manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#T3#
Vanhanen avoids the body shot from Kuznetsov.
A jab lands there for Kuznetsov.
Nice shot by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov throws a body shot but no joy.
Kuznetsov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Vanhanen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Vanhanen misses with a combination
letting Kuznetsov counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Kuznetsov gets tackled into the ropes by Vanhanen. Vanhanen maintains the clinch.
Vanhanen prevents a body shot from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kuznetsov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kuznetsov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vanhanen.
Kuznetsov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.#T4#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vanhanen.
Vanhanen working aggressively here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short uppercut from Kuznetsov. #BC2#
Vanhanen breaks the clinch.
Kuznetsov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kuznetsov cracks Vanhanen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kuznetsov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kuznetsov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vanhanen! But no joy.
Kuznetsov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vanhanen was well out of range. Poor timing from Kuznetsov.
Vanhanen slips a jab from Kuznetsov.
Vanhanen throws a head kick that misses.
Kuznetsov misses with a lunging right hand
and Vanhanen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vanhanen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Vanhanen blocks a head kick by Kuznetsov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolai Kuznetsov dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Kuznetsov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vanhanen.
Vanhanen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A head kick misses from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov avoids the body shot from Vanhanen.
#CL#
Kuznetsov clinches with his opponent.
Vanhanen lands with a left to the head.
Kuznetsov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vanhanen swings wildly with an uppercut but Kuznetsov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kuznetsov can't find room to land a body shot as Vanhanen controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vanhanen misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Kuznetsov.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kuznetsov.
Vanhanen misses with a punch on the inside.
Vanhanen tries to break free but Kuznetsov pushes him back against the ropes.
Kuznetsov swings wildly with an uppercut but Vanhanen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vanhanen throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Kuznetsov misses with the head strike.
Kuznetsov throws a punch but it's blocked by Vanhanen.
Kuznetsov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vanhanen backwards.
Kuznetsov lands a left hand.
Vanhanen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Vanhanen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kuznetsov lands a left hand.
Vanhanen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vanhanen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kuznetsov has him pressed against the ropes.
Kuznetsov blocks an uppercut.
Vanhanen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vanhanen misses with a punch on the inside.
Kuznetsov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vanhanen throws a punch but it's blocked by Kuznetsov.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vanhanen.
Nice body punch from Kuznetsov - that landed with a thud.
Vanhanen blocking some punches.
Vanhanen lands an uppercut.
Vanhanen working aggressively here.
Kuznetsov misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
Kuznetsov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuznetsov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vanhanen backwards.
Vanhanen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kuznetsov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kuznetsov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vanhanen is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Kuznetsov has a couple of punches blocked by Vanhanen.
A right hook to the body lands for Kuznetsov.
Affe Vanhanen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kuznetsov.
A short right from Kuznetsov.
Vanhanen misses with some punches.
Vanhanen working aggressively here.
Still in the clinch, Kuznetsov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vanhanen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kuznetsov has him pressed against the ropes.
Kuznetsov pushes Vanhanen back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vanhanen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Kuznetsov.
Vanhanen blocking some punches.
Kuznetsov blocks an uppercut.
#T3#
Kuznetsov pushes Vanhanen back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kuznetsov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vanhanen blocking some punches.
Kuznetsov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC#
Kuznetsov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice shot by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov lands with an uppercut that bounces Vanhanen off the ropes and back into range.
Kuznetsov wants to clinch
and Vanhanen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kuznetsov misses with a body shot.
Kuznetsov cracks the inside of Vanhanen's front leg.
Nikolai Kuznetsov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vanhanen misses with an uppercut
and Kuznetsov counters with a good low kick that Vanhanen was not able to check.
Vanhanen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Vanhanen lands with a nice body punch. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vanhanen throws a lazy right hand but Kuznetsov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vanhanen avoids the body shot from Kuznetsov.
A slow jab from Vanhanen misses its intended target.
Vanhanen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Vanhanen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kuznetsov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kuznetsov scores with a jab.
Kuznetsov lands with an uppercut that bounces Vanhanen off the ropes and back into range.
Kuznetsov throws a series of punches but Vanhanen moves out of range.
Kuznetsov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Good exchange - Kuznetsov coming out on top.
Vanhanen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nikolai Kuznetsov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kuznetsov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Nikolai Kuznetsov!
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Nikolai Kuznetsov!
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Nikolai Kuznetsov!
Nikolai Kuznetsov wins by unanimous decision!
A victorious Nikolai Kuznetsov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
B61: Jacobson vs. Vilson 2
Date: Jul 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Stanfield shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Vanhanen eats them both and turns towards Stanfield to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Kane Stanfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vanhanen lands a nice shot to the body.
Vanhanen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stanfield.
Vanhanen ducks under a wild hook from Stanfield.
Stanfield lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Stanfield connects with a solid leg kick.
Stanfield throws a head kick but Vanhanen moves out of range.
A nice side step and Vanhanen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Vanhanen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Stanfield throws a lazy right hand but Vanhanen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A clash of legs there as Vanhanen blocks the low kick.
Stanfield turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Stanfield throws a front kick that sends Vanhanen stumbling back into the ropes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stanfield throws a lazy head kick
and Vanhanen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Stanfield throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
Vanhanen scores with a jab to the body.
Stanfield misses with an uppercut. Vanhanen saw that one coming.
Stanfield ducks right into an uppercut from Vanhanen. #CUT2#
It looks like Kane Stanfield has been cut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stanfield looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stanfield throws an off balance right hand
and Vanhanen counters with a straight right hand.
Stanfield misses with a hook
and Vanhanen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Vanhanen throws a looping overhand right but Stanfield ducks down to avoid it.
It looked like Stanfield wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Stanfield listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Stanfield.
Stanfield throws a nice outside leg kick. #CL2#
Vanhanen closes the distance and clinches. #T2#
Vanhanen lands with a right to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short uppercut from Vanhanen.
Vanhanen effectively controlling the action here.
Stanfield misses with a punch on the inside.
Vanhanen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stanfield taking a breather.
Vanhanen blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stanfield.
Stanfield can't find room to land a body shot as Vanhanen controls the action.
Stanfield lands with a short shot to the head.
Stanfield lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stanfield prevents the takedown attempt.
Stanfield misses with the head strike.
Vanhanen tries a body shot but Stanfield blocks it.
Vanhanen misses with some punches.
Vanhanen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Stanfield lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Vanhanen or not.
Stanfield will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Vanhanen up against the ropes.
Nice body punch from Vanhanen. #T3#
Vanhanen tries to break the clinch but Stanfield is controlling the position.
Vanhanen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Vanhanen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stanfield has a couple of punches blocked by Vanhanen.
Vanhanen blocks an uppercut.
#BC2#
Vanhanen manages to break the clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Stanfield.
Vanhanen throws a hook but Stanfield blocks it.
Stanfield ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stanfield feints a jab promting Vanhanen to slip. Stanfield then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Vanhanen slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Stanfield misses with a looping left.
It seemed like Vanhanen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stanfield throws a right and a left that Vanhanen avoids nicely.
Vanhanen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stanfield throws a big counter combination but Vanhanen scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Stanfield tries to bum rush Vanhanen with a series of wild strikes but Vanhanen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T4#
Vanhanen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Stanfield feints and then cracks Vanhanen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Vanhanen down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A chopping leg kick lands by Stanfield.
Stanfield lands with a thumping leg kick.
Stanfield misses with a few strikes there.
Vanhanen lands a head shot.
Stanfield throws an overhand right that lands on Vanhanen's shoulder, as Vanhanen tries to avoid the shot.
Vanhanen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Vanhanen scores with the left hand. Stanfield knows he should have avoided that one.
Stanfield misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stanfield clobbers Vanhanen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Stanfield throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stanfield misses with an uppercut. Vanhanen saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kane Stanfield dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kane Stanfield's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Stanfield lands a nice leg kick that just misses Vanhanen's sensitive parts.
Stanfield throws a jab when Vanhanen was well out of range.
A head kick by Stanfield misses
and Vanhanen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stanfield thinking.
Vanhanen misses the jab.
Vanhanen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Stanfield to score with a decent uppercut.
Vanhanen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Stanfield pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A punch lands to the side of Vanhanen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Vanhanen misses with a body shot.
Stanfield looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Stanfield scores with a sloppy right hand. Vanhanen should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vanhanen just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL#
Stanfield pushes Vanhanen up against the ropes in a clinch.
Vanhanen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Vanhanen is trying to pull guard but Stanfield has him pressed against the ropes.
Kane Stanfield has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T1#
Stanfield goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stanfield struggles to land a body shot inside as Vanhanen controls his hands.
Stanfield looking to slow down the pace here.#BC2#
Vanhanen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stanfield throws a nice outside leg kick.
Stanfield throws a sloppy head kick and Vanhanen moves out of range easily.
Vanhanen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stanfield swinging wildly here.
Stanfield throws a leg kick but Vanhanen checks it.
Vanhanen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vanhanen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Vanhanen misses with an uppercut. Stanfield saw that one coming.
Stanfield buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kane Stanfield is winning the standup battle so far.
Vanhanen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stanfield.#T2#
Stanfield lands with an overhand left.
Stanfield feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Vanhanen's calf.
Vanhanen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Stanfield ducks right into an uppercut from Vanhanen.
A head kick misses from Stanfield.
Vanhanen throws out a powerful jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stanfield takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Stanfield throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Vanhanen's head.
Vanhanen looks to land a right hand but Stanfield moved out of range.
Vanhanen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stanfield.
Stanfield is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vanhanen can do to turn this around?
Stanfield keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Vanhanen takes a swing at Stanfield's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Nice uppercut there from Stanfield.
Stanfield misses with a head kick.
Stanfield avoids the body shot from Vanhanen.
Vanhanen stuns Stanfield with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Stanfield rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vanhanen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stanfield is looking to clinch.
Nice shot by Stanfield.
Stanfield throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Stanfield clinches.
A right handed body shot lands from Stanfield.
Vanhanen wants to break free but Stanfield has control.
A short right from Stanfield. #BC2#
Vanhanen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vanhanen slips under a jab.
Vanhanen throws out a counter right but Stanfield avoids it with no problem.#T4#
Vanhanen lands a head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vanhanen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A slow jab from Vanhanen misses its intended target.
Vanhanen lands with a right hand.
Stanfield takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Stanfield misses with a low kick.
Vanhanen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Stanfield misses with a double jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vanhanen! But no joy.
Stanfield connects with a leg kick. Vanhanen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Vanhanen swings for the body but Stanfield moves out of range.
Jab, jab by Stanfield - just one landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kane Stanfield dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kane Stanfield'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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Vanhanen lands with an overhand left.
Stanfield throws a body kick that misses.
Stanfield pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stanfield catches Vanhanen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Stanfield misses with a looping left.
Stanfield ducks right into an uppercut from Vanhanen.
Stanfield misses with an uppercut. Vanhanen saw that one coming.
A countering left hand to the body from Vanhanen misses.
Vanhanen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Stanfield finds it's way round the side to connect with Vanhanen's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stanfield throws a head kick that misses.
Stanfield ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stanfield misses with a looping left.
Vanhanen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Vanhanen avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T1#
Vanhanen tests Stanfield's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stanfield throws an off balance right hand
and Vanhanen counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#
Kane Stanfield's cut is getting worse.
Stanfield throws a front kick aimed at Vanhanen's knee but Vanhanen avoids it well.
Vanhanen throws out a counter right but Stanfield avoids it with no problem.
Vanhanen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stanfield. Stanfield obviously looking to wear him down.
Stanfield lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Stanfield misses with a lunging right hand
and Vanhanen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stanfield uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vanhanen.
Vanhanen scores with a jab.#ROC2#
Stanfield is rocked!
Nice cross by Stanfield.
Oh Stanfield is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stanfield doesn't manage to clinch there - Vanhanen circles away.
Vanhanen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Stanfield seems to have got his legs back now.#T2#
Stanfield throws a half hearted mid kick.
Vanhanen throws out a counter right but Stanfield avoids it with no problem.
Vanhanen misses the jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stanfield slips a jab from Vanhanen.
Stanfield feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Stanfield ducks under a wild hook from Vanhanen.
Stanfield is looking to chop away at Vanhanen's legs.
Affe Vanhanen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stanfield throws a solid leg kick but Vanhanen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Stanfield.
Stanfield scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Stanfield fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Vanhanen.
Stanfield throws a head kick that misses
and Vanhanen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The crowd cheers as Stanfield lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vanhanen doesn't seem phased though.#KD2#
Vanhanen sends Stanfield crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Vanhanen is motioning to the referee to let Stanfield up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#T3#
Vanhanen throws an overhand right that lands on Stanfield's shoulder, as Stanfield tries to avoid the shot.
Stanfield glances at the clock... BAM! Vanhanen nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Stanfield crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Stanfield is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Affe Vanhanen!
In his post fight interview, Affe Vanhanen started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 02, 2017 |
#R1#
Vanhanen throws out a leg kick but Biernat moves out of range and Vanhanen only half commits.
Vanhanen scores with a nice right hand.
Vanhanen clobbers Biernat with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Vanhanen misses with a wild body shot.
Vanhanen swinging wildly here.
Biernat has his takedown stuffed
and Vanhanen counters with a straight right hand.
Vanhanen connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Biernat tumbling to the canvas! Vanhanen pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Biernat was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Affe Vanhanen!
Affe Vanhanen seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Aspire MMA - Just Bleed 40
Date: May 20, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Vanhanen has managed to clinch.
Taylor has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Vanhanen misses with some punches.
Taylor lands a right hand. #BC2#
Vanhanen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Taylor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vanhanen.
Vanhanen throws a counter combo.#TD2#
Vanhanen throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Taylor tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Vanhanen is in Taylor's guard.
Vanhanen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Taylor keeping full guard, as Vanhanen tries to pass.
Taylor utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Taylor has control of Vanhanen's left arm, preventing Vanhanen from doing any damage.
Vanhanen is looking to advance position but Taylor has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR##T1#
Vanhanen is trying to escape the mount.
Vanhanen wants to hold on but Taylor pushes him away.
Taylor blocks Vanhanen's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Taylor controlling from the full mount.
Vanhanen bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Taylor managing to control the position. #T2#
Vanhanen throws an elbow that misses. Taylor uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Vanhanen's guard. Nice move by Taylor!#REVR#
Vanhanen trying to control the position.
Taylor looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Vanhanen pulls Taylor in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
Taylor won't allow Vanhanen to sweep him here.
Taylor advances to half guard.
Vanhanen trying to hold on to Taylor's head to control him but Taylor postures up.
Taylor performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Taylor continues to stall.
Vanhanen punching from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vanhanen flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Vanhanen takes a swing at Taylor's ribcage but misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vanhanen misses with a straight right.
Taylor throws out a loose jab but Vanhanen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Taylor catches Vanhanen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Taylor throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vanhanen counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Glen Taylor will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Vanhanen moves into the clinch.
Vanhanen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Taylor tries a body shot but Vanhanen blocks it.
Vanhanen takes a shot to the head.
Vanhanen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Taylor prevents Vanhanen from breaking the clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Taylor content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Vanhanen misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC2#
Vanhanen breaks the clinch.
A jab from Vanhanen finds it's way through Taylor's defenses.
Affe Vanhanen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vanhanen misses with a hook. Taylor ducked under it nicely.
Taylor misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the liver by Taylor. Beautiful body shot.
Taylor misses with a looping right.
Taylor ducks under a wild hook from Vanhanen.
Vanhanen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#T1#
No joy there for Taylor, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vanhanen wants to counter the offense by Taylor and move into the clinch position.#CL2#
Vanhanen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Vanhanen leaning against his opponent.
#BC2#
Vanhanen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Taylor checks a low kick from Vanhanen.
Vanhanen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Taylor sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Taylor wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Vanhanen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Taylor lands an overhand right.
A jab from Taylor finds it's way through Vanhanen's defenses.
Vanhanen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Taylor has time to react.
Vanhanen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Taylor takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Vanhanen lands a slapping body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vanhanen misses with a body shot.
No joy there for Taylor, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vanhanen's coach down at Russian Bears Training Center was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Vanhanen's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#T2#
Vanhanen misses with a two punch combination.
Vanhanen throws a big shot that misses.
Taylor wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Vanhanen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Taylor moves away.
As Vanhanen tries to get set, Taylor tries to push him back and clinch up but Vanhanen manages to avoid the attempt.
Taylor on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Vanhanen lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Taylor has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Taylor and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Vanhanen shoots in and drives through. Taylor sprawls well.
Taylor scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Vanhanen doesn't seem bothered though.
Vanhanen is breathing heavily.
Vanhanen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Taylor avoids the body shot from Vanhanen.
Vanhanen throws a right and a left that Taylor avoids nicely.
Taylor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vanhanen manages to avoid it.
Vanhanen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vanhanen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Taylor tries to avoid it but Vanhanen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Taylor to the ground. Taylor escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Glen Taylor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Affe Vanhanen.#T3#
Vanhanen tries to bum rush Taylor with a series of wild strikes but Taylor uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vanhanen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Taylor is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Vanhanen.
Vanhanen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Vanhanen.
Taylor throws a hook but Vanhanen blocks it.
Affe Vanhanen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vanhanen lands with a nice body punch.
Taylor lands a jab.
Vanhanen takes a swing at Taylor's ribcage but misses.
Taylor scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CUT#
It looks like Affe Vanhanen has been cut.
A nice combination there by Taylor.
Jab, jab by Taylor - just one landing.
Vanhanen looks for a takedown but Taylor sprawls well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vanhanen throws out a leg kick but Taylor moves out of range and Vanhanen only half commits.
Taylor seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Taylor cracks Vanhanen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#ROC#
Vanhanen is rocked!#T4#
Vanhanen tries to bum rush Taylor with a series of wild strikes but Taylor uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Taylor blocks a low kick nicely.
Taylor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vanhanen.
Taylor scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Taylor dodges the punch combination from Vanhanen.
A big left from Vanhanen misses.
Taylor tries to counter by clinching up but Vanhanen breaks away and moves out of range.
Taylor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Taylor throws the left hand but Vanhanen avoids the punch easily.
Vanhanen misses with a wild combination.
Taylor goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Glen Taylor will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Affe Vanhanen's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
The fighters circling - Vanhanen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Taylor thuds a left hand into Vanhanen's body.
Vanhanen misses with a series of wild punches.
Vanhanen slips under a jab.
Vanhanen throws a looping overhand right but Taylor ducks down to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vanhanen. Taylor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Taylor is looking to counter the offense by Vanhanen and move into the clinch.
Vanhanen misses with a low kick.
Taylor is looking to counter the offense by Vanhanen and move into the clinch.
Vanhanen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Taylor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vanhanen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A left lands for Taylor.
Vanhanen throws a hook to the side of Taylor's head but Taylor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vanhanen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vanhanen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Taylor tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Vanhanen manages to circle out of the way.#T1#
Vanhanen misses with a two punch combination.
Vanhanen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Taylor connects with a single shot there.
A jab from Vanhanen misses.
Taylor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vanhanen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vanhanen misses with a series of wild punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vanhanen. Taylor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Taylor misses with a hook. Vanhanen ducked under it nicely.
Taylor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vanhanen.
Taylor is looking to counter the offense by Vanhanen and move into the clinch.
Taylor lands a nice shot to the body.
Taylor looks to land a right hand but Vanhanen moved out of range.
Vanhanen throws a right hand that Taylor ducks under and follows up with a left that Taylor also avoids with ease.
Vanhanen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Vanhanen misses with a few strikes there.
#T2#
Vanhanen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Taylor throws a nice looking combination but Vanhanen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taylor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vanhanen throws out the jab.
Jab by Taylor.
Taylor scores with a hook to the body. Vanhanen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Vanhanen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Affe Vanhanen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Taylor throws the left hand but Vanhanen avoids the punch easily.
Vanhanen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Taylor thuds a left hand into Vanhanen's body.
Taylor throws a body shot but no joy.
Taylor scores with a jab.
Taylor scores with a nice right hand.
Taylor misses with a hook.#T3#
Nice uppercut lands for Taylor. That snapped Vanhanen's head back.
The fighters circling - Taylor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Taylor scores with a nice head shot.
Taylor moves out of range as Vanhanen strikes.
Taylor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vanhanen.
Taylor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vanhanen manages to avoid it.
Taylor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vanhanen can do to turn this around?
Taylor lands a nice shot to the body.
Glen Taylor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vanhanen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Vanhanen takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Taylor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Taylor scores with a nice head shot.
Vanhanen throws a hook but Taylor avoids it easily.
Vanhanen is looking to clinch but Taylor is avoiding it.
As Vanhanen tries to get set, Taylor tries to push him back and clinch up but Vanhanen manages to avoid the attempt.#T4#
Vanhanen ducks under a wild hook from Taylor.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vanhanen misses with a double jab.
Taylor lands a glancing blow to the side of Vanhanen's head.
Vanhanen looks to score with a jab to the body but Taylor is just out of range.
Vanhanen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Taylor is out of range and Vanhanen settles back down.
Vanhanen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Vanhanen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Taylor throws a lazy right hand but Vanhanen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vanhanen tries to move into range but Taylor moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A clash of legs there as Taylor blocks the low kick.
Taylor misses with an uppercut.
Vanhanen misses with a takedown attempt - Taylor sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Taylor wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Taylor lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
And that's the end of the fight!
Glen Taylor showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Taylor, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Glen Taylor!
Post fight, Glen Taylor took to the microphone: 'It's TIME, GAME TIME BITCHES!'.
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Event:
Revolution XC 17
Date: Mar 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Nurmagomedov connects with a jab.
Nurmagomedov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Vanhanen circles away.
Vanhanen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL#
and Nurmagomedov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Vanhanen wants to stall.
Nurmagomedov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Vanhanen after a bit of a struggle.
Our sources have told us that Nurmagomedov has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Vanhanen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Vanhanen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vanhanen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nurmagomedov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Vanhanen is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khabib Nurmagomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vanhanen lands with a left to the head.
Vanhanen is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Nurmagomedov is defending well.
Vanhanen 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.
A nice left hand lands by Vanhanen.
Nurmagomedov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Vanhanen gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Vanhanen has a couple of punches blocked by Nurmagomedov.
#T1#
Vanhanen gets underhooks to prevent Nurmagomedov's takedown attempt.
#BC2#
Vanhanen breaks from the clinch.
Vanhanen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vanhanen throws an off balance right hand
#TD#
and Nurmagomedov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Nurmagomedov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nurmagomedov prevents Vanhanen from improving his position.
Vanhanen is trying to maintain the position but Nurmagomedov is very close to passing his half guard.
Nurmagomedov wants to control but Vanhanen is keeping him busy.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Vanhanen can do anything to dispel that myth.
Vanhanen tries to roll over but Nurmagomedov keeps him under control.
Nurmagomedov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nurmagomedov wants to take a breather but Vanhanen is having none of it. #T2##SUB#
Nurmagomedov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Vanhanen has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Nurmagomedov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Vanhanen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nurmagomedov. #SUB#
Nurmagomedov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Vanhanen is just riding it out for now. Nurmagomedov eventually gives up the hold.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vanhanen taking some punishment here, with Nurmagomedov in his half guard.
Nurmagomedov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T3#
Vanhanen wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nurmagomedov working over Vanhanen with some ground and pound. Vanhanen looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Vanhanen trying to control from the bottom.
Nurmagomedov prevents Vanhanen from standing back up.
Ground and pound from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nurmagomedov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vanhanen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nurmagomedov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Vanhanen is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Vanhanen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Nurmagomedov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Vanhanen has managed to free his arm - good work. #T4##SUB#
Nurmagomedov is working for a kimura but Vanhanen is defending it quite comfortably.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vanhanen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nurmagomedov.
Vanhanen trying to control from the bottom.
Nurmagomedov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vanhanen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nurmagomedov is working away from the top position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khabib Nurmagomedov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Vanhanen slaps away a takedown attempt from Nurmagomedov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nurmagomedov defending well as Vanhanen loads up on a big left hand. #TD#
Nurmagomedov drives through with a takedown into Vanhanen's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Nurmagomedov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov is pushing down on Vanhanen's leg trying to pass to half guard. Vanhanen is fighting to maintain full guard but Nurmagomedov has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Nurmagomedov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Vanhanen is just riding it out for now. Nurmagomedov eventually gives up the hold.
Nurmagomedov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nurmagomedov wants to pass the guard but Vanhanen is defending well. #T1#
Nurmagomedov trying to control the action but Vanhanen is working from the bottom.
Vanhanen looks like he's trying to stand up.
Vanhanen trying to control but Nurmagomedov postures up.
#SUB#
Nurmagomedov has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Vanhanen defend it? Nurmagomedov steps over the head and cranks it - Vanhanen is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Nurmagomedov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Khabib Nurmagomedov!
A victorious Khabib Nurmagomedov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Revolution XC 15
Date: Mar 05, 2017 |
#R1#
Vanhanen walks into a straight right hand from Nystrom.#CUT#
It looks like Affe Vanhanen has been cut.
Nystrom has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Performance Center in the buildup to the fight.
Nystrom lands a nice shot to the body.
Nystrom throws a shot from downtown. Vanhanen moves away and avoids it.
Vanhanen lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Vanhanen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nystrom has time to react.
Nystrom moves in looking to clinch but Vanhanen pushes him off.#CL2#
Vanhanen moves into the clinch successfully.
Nystrom looking to throw knees to the head but Vanhanen is blocking nicely.
Vanhanen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nystrom has him pressed against the cage.
Vanhanen is trying to break the clinch but Nystrom has him pressed against the cage.
Vanhanen wants to get back to striking at distance but Nystrom won't allow it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Nystrom.
Nystrom scores with a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nystrom stops a takedown attempt from Vanhanen.
Vanhanen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nystrom lands an elbow inside.
Nystrom comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#
That has opened up Affe Vanhanen's cut even more.
Vanhanen wants to get back to striking at distance but Nystrom won't allow it.
Vanhanen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vanhanen is looking to break free of the clinch but Nystrom has double underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nystrom. #T1#
Vanhanen is trying to force a seperation but Nystrom has the dominant position.
Vanhanen can't break the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Nystrom.
Nystrom lands a damaging elbow.
Vanhanen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nystrom throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Vanhanen blocks it with crossed arms.
Nystrom utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Vanhanen takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nystrom utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Vanhanen looks winded!
Nystrom unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Nystrom lands a nice uppercut.
Nystrom throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Vanhanen blocks it with crossed arms.
Nystrom lands a shoulder strike.
Nystrom connects with a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nystrom.
Nystrom lands an elbow inside. #CUT#
The cut above Affe Vanhanen's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Nystrom lands an elbow inside.
Nystrom working Vanhanen over with knees to the body.
Vanhanen takes a knee right on the jaw!
#CUT#
Affe Vanhanen's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.#T2#
Nystrom lands a left hand.
Nystrom crunches a lovely knee into Vanhanen's ribcage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nystrom.
Nystrom throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vanhanens head.
Nystrom putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Vanhanen in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Nystrom lands an uppercut.
Nystrom scores with a knee to the head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Affe Vanhanen's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Noam Nystrom!
Noam Nystrom retains his lightweight title!
Post fight, Noam Nystrom took to the microphone: 'I told everyone I was gonna take this belt! and here I am! Who's next? Nate you hella quiet these days, homie....'.
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Event:
ICON Fight NIGHT 9
Date: Jan 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Vanhanen looks to land a right hand but James moved out of range.
A punch lands to the side of James 's head but he takes it in his stride.
James looks to throw the jab but Vanhanen is out of range.
James lands an overhand right.
James closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
James defending well as Vanhanen loads up on a big left hand.
James is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vanhanen.
Vanhanen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Vanhanen throws a front kick aimed at James's knee but James avoids it well.
Vanhanen looks to throw the jab but James is out of range.
Affe Vanhanen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vanhanen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vanhanen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract James.
James shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Vanhanen as he avoids it easily.
We've been hearing reports that James has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Vanhanen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by James.
Vanhanen throws a series of punches but James avoids them all with ease.
James half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Vanhanen tests James's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vanhanen scores with a hook to the body. James takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Vanhanen throws a big shot that misses.
A swing and a miss from Vanhanen.#T1#
Good standup being displayed there by James as he connects with a hook.#CUT#
It looks like Affe Vanhanen has been cut.
James rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vanhanen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
James fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vanhanen manages to avoid it.
Affe Vanhanen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vanhanen misses the shot to the body.
James throws a series of punches but Vanhanen avoids them all with ease.
James throws a body punch but Vanhanen moves out of range.
James slips under a jab.#TD#
James feints and as Vanhanen raises his hands in defense, James changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
James has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Vanhanen is proving hard to escape from.
James trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
James wants to stand but Vanhanen has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
James with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
James landing some decent shots from guard.
James pushes down on Vanhanen's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Vanhanen is not content to let James control the position.
James wants to stand but Vanhanen has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Vanhanen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with James. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
James with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
James slips a straight right by Vanhanen.
James has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from James there as he acknowledges the shot.
James misses with a jab to the body
and Vanhanen counters with a nice uppercut.
Vanhanen misses with a body shot.
A punch combination from James misses.
James fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vanhanen throws a jab but it's blocked by James.
Vanhanen closes the distance and lands a one-two.
James has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Vanhanen finds it's way round the side to connect with James's head.
Vanhanen lands with a hook. James tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
James misses with a double jab.
#T4#
Vanhanen lands a head shot.
Vanhanen lands a right hook to the body.
James checks a leg kick.
Vanhanen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
James is looking to wear down Vanhanen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
James looks to score with a jab to the body but Vanhanen is just out of range.
James scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
James takes a swing at Vanhanen's ribcage but misses.
James avoids the body shot from Vanhanen.
James connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Vanhanen tests James's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vanhanen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
James throws a body punch but Vanhanen moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vanhanen! But no joy.
Vanhanen lands with a nice body punch.
Vanhanen throws a body punch but James moves out of range.
James has a takedown stuffed.
A telegraphed right hand from Vanhanen misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Affe Vanhanen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Affe Vanhanen'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#
James takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
James just misses with a punch to the body.
James throws a right and a left that both miss.
James rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vanhanen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vanhanen connects with a looping right hand.
James needs to keep his hands up - Vanhanen had a free shot at his head there.
Nice cross by James.
Vanhanen cracks James with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Vanhanen swings for the body but James moves out of range.
Joey James is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vanhanen throws a looping overhand right but James ducks down to avoid it.
Vanhanen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but James was well out of range. Poor timing from Vanhanen.
Vanhanen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
James fails with a takedown attempt.
Vanhanen let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
James takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#T1#
Nice defenses there by Vanhanen.
Vanhanen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
James needs to keep his hands up - Vanhanen had a free shot at his head there.
James throws a right and a left that Vanhanen avoids nicely.
Nice cross by Vanhanen.
Vanhanen has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Vanhanen tries to bum rush James with a series of wild strikes but James uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A big right from Vanhanen misses.
Vanhanen throws a low kick, looking for James's leg but James calmly moves out of range.
Vanhanen tries to bum rush James with a series of wild strikes but James uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
James uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vanhanen.
Vanhanen tries to bum rush James with a series of wild strikes but James uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vanhanen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Vanhanen misses with a hook.
Vanhanen misses with a looping right.
Vanhanen cracks James with an open hand slap.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
James connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A slapping leg kick lands for Vanhanen.
Vanhanen throws a series of punches but James avoids them all with ease.
Vanhanen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#ROC2#
James is rocked!
Vanhanen misses with a wild body shot.
James throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vanhanen.
Vanhanen flicks out a counter leg kick but James steps away.
James takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice shot lands for Vanhanen.
Oh James is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vanhanen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
James seems to have got his legs back now.
James gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Vanhanen loads up on a big right hand but James slips the punch.
James uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vanhanen.
James appears to be looking for a big counter.
Vanhanen lands a jab to James's midsection.
Vanhanen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by James.
James misses with a two punch combination.
Vanhanen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from James.
#T3#
Vanhanen scores with a jab to the jaw.
James walks into a straight right hand from Vanhanen.
James lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
James moves forwards but Vanhanen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
James looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
James uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vanhanen.
Vanhanen throws a jab but it's blocked by James.
A big left from Vanhanen misses.
James was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
James scores with a hook to the body. Vanhanen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Vanhanen missing with a left hand there. James was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vanhanen throws a jab when James was well out of range.
Vanhanen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
James swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Vanhanen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
James looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
James looks to land a combination but Vanhanen avoids it well.
It seemed like Vanhanen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
James dodges the punch combination from Vanhanen.
#T4#
The fighters circling - James throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
James throws a body punch but Vanhanen moves out of range.
Vanhanen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Vanhanen misses with a left hand
and James counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
James takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Affe Vanhanen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
James swings for the body but Vanhanen moves out of range.
James lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vanhanen circles away quickly and effectively.
James shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Vanhanen pinned against the cage. Vanhanen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
James uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vanhanen.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vanhanen. James does a little dance to reset his feet.
James keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vanhanen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as James throws out the jab.
James goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Affe Vanhanen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Affe Vanhanen's cut.
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#
Vanhanen throws a body shot but no joy.
James throws a series of punches but Vanhanen avoids them all with ease.
James lands with a nice combination. Vanhanen backs away looking to recover.
Vanhanen throws a series of punches but James moves out of range.
Vanhanen just misses with a punch to the body.
Vanhanen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from James.
James displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vanhanen throws out the jab.
James swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vanhanen misses the jab.
Vanhanen stuffs the takedown attempt from James. James gets slowly back to his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vanhanen! But no joy.
Vanhanen lands with a nice combination. James backs away looking to recover.
James connects with a looping right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Vanhanen darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #KD2#
Vanhanen drops James with a beautiful combination! James stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Vanhanen is looking for the KO!
James throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T1#
Vanhanen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but James moves away.
James throws a big shot that misses.
Vanhanen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as James throws out the jab.
Vanhanen lands an uppercut out of nowhere! James falls backwards - clearly groggy! Vanhanen dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Affe Vanhanen!
A relieved looking Affe Vanhanen thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
DFC Asylum 5
Date: Sep 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Churchill throws a right hand that misses
and Vanhanen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Vanhanen connects with the punch.
Churchill throws a poor cross that misses
and Vanhanen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Vanhanen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Churchill throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Vanhanen to counter with a crisp jab.
Vanhanen lands a jab to Churchill's midsection.
Churchill throws a hook but Vanhanen blocks it.
Vanhanen seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Churchill walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Churchill misses with a jab to the body
and Vanhanen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Churchill misses with a right hand
and Churchill takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC#
Churchill is rocked!
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Churchill has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
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!
Churchill throws a right hand that misses
and Vanhanen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Churchill is still on wobbly legs! Can Vanhanen finish him?
Churchill swings widly with a right hand
and Vanhanen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Churchill throws a right hand that misses
and Vanhanen counters with a left to the body.
Churchill looks winded!
Churchill throws a poor cross that misses
and Vanhanen counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Churchill has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Affe Vanhanen!
Affe Vanhanen retains his lightweight title!
After winning the bout, Affe Vanhanen thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
DFC Asylum
Date: Aug 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Vanhanen blocks a jab.
Vanhanen scores with a jab to the head.
Vanhanen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Van Gaal looks to clinch
and Vanhanen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Van Gaal staying out of range there.
Van Gaal has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Van Gaal lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Gaal closes the distance looking to clinch
and Vanhanen counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Vanhanen misses with a lunging right hand
and Van Gaal counters with a big head kick but Vanhanen shrugs it off.
Vanhanen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Clarence Van Gaal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vanhanen misses with a wild body shot.
Van Gaal misses with a straight left.
Vanhanen lands with a good body shot.
Vanhanen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Van Gaal avoids the body shot from Vanhanen.
Vanhanen ducks under a wild hook from Van Gaal.
Van Gaal looks to land a combination but Vanhanen avoids it well. #T2#
Vanhanen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Vanhanen throws out a leg kick but Van Gaal moves out of range and Vanhanen only half commits.
Vanhanen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Van Gaal swings widly with a right hand
and Vanhanen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Van Gaal has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Vanhanen finds it's way round the side to connect with Van Gaal's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Gaal fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vanhanen. Van Gaal does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vanhanen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Van Gaal misses with a hook
and Vanhanen counters with a one-two to the body. #T3#
Van Gaal takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Van Gaal moves in looking to clinch but Vanhanen pushes him off.
Van Gaal avoids the body shot from Vanhanen.
Van Gaal looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Vanhanen misses with a two punch combination.
Van Gaal looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Vanhanen swings for the body but Van Gaal moves out of range.
Vanhanen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Gaal manages to avoid it.
A lazy left from Van Gaal finds it's target.
Van Gaal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vanhanen.
Van Gaal tries to bum rush Vanhanen with a series of wild strikes but Vanhanen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vanhanen is looking for a counter combo.#T4#
Van Gaal misses with a straight left.
Vanhanen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Vanhanen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Van Gaal scores with a jab to the jaw.
Vanhanen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Van Gaal pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Van Gaal scores with a jab to the body.
Vanhanen lands a jab to Van Gaal's midsection.
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!
Van Gaal throws a hook but Vanhanen blocks it.
It looked like Vanhanen was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Van Gaal.
A jab from Vanhanen finds it's way through Van Gaal's defenses.
Vanhanen throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Van Gaal was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Affe Vanhanen dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Van Gaal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vanhanen.
A little jabbing left from Van Gaal on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Vanhanen digs a good body shot into Van Gaal's ribs.
Van Gaal slips a straight right by Vanhanen.
Van Gaal misses with a hook. Vanhanen ducked under it nicely.
Vanhanen dips to his left and cracks Van Gaal with an uppercut!
A swing and a miss from Van Gaal.
A quick step to the side and Vanhanen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vanhanen scores with a punch to the head.
Vanhanen looks to land a combination but Van Gaal avoids it well.
Vanhanen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Van Gaal can do to turn this around?
Van Gaal throws a head kick that Vanhanen semi-blocks.
#CUT2#
It looks like Affe Vanhanen has been cut.#T1#
Vanhanen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Van Gaal throws out a loose jab but Vanhanen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Gaal defending well as Vanhanen loads up on a big left hand.
Van Gaal misses with a left hand
and Vanhanen counters with a left to the body.
Vanhanen scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
An inside leg kick lands from Van Gaal.
Vanhanen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Van Gaal throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Vanhanen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Van Gaal takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T2#
Van Gaal takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Gaal thows a leg kick but Vanhanen checks it
and Vanhanen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Van Gaal misses with a looping right.
Vanhanen takes a swing at Van Gaal's ribcage but misses.
Vanhanen punishes Van Gaal's body with a nice straight punch.
Vanhanen is looking to wear down Van Gaal with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Van Gaal dips to his left and cracks Vanhanen with an uppercut!
Vanhanen staying out of range there.
Van Gaal misses with a hook. Vanhanen ducked under it nicely. #T3#
Van Gaal with a hook.
Vanhanen looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Gaal is just out of range.
Van Gaal throws the left hand but Vanhanen avoids the punch easily.
Vanhanen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Van Gaal tries a low kick but Vanhanen avoids it.
It looked like Vanhanen was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Van Gaal.
Van Gaal takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A swing and a miss from Van Gaal.
Vanhanen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Vanhanen swings for the body but Van Gaal moves out of range.
That kick from Van Gaal tenderised Vanhanen's leg. Vanhanen is trying to keep his angry face on.#T4#
Van Gaal pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Van Gaal swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Vanhanen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Van Gaal thinking.
Vanhanen throws a front kick aimed at Van Gaal's knee but Van Gaal avoids it well.
Van Gaal looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Van Gaal throws a left and a right that both miss
and Vanhanen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Vanhanen ducks under a wild hook from Van Gaal.
Vanhanen tried to counter with a leg kick but Van Gaal avoided it.
Donk. Van Gaal catches Vanhanen right on the button with a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Gaal throws a hook but Vanhanen blocks it.
Vanhanen misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Affe Vanhanen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Affe Vanhanen's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Van Gaal connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Vanhanen momentarily.
Van Gaal throws a leg kick
and Vanhanen counters with a left to the body.
Vanhanen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Van Gaal.
Van Gaal connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Vanhanen's hands.
Vanhanen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Van Gaal dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Vanhanen. That did some damage!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good work by Vanhanen as he checks the leg kick.
Vanhanen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Gaal manages to avoid it.
Van Gaal keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vanhanen.
It seemed like Van Gaal was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Vanhanen just misses with a punch to the body.
Van Gaal misses with a straight right.
Van Gaal paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Vanhanen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vanhanen with a hook.
Van Gaal fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vanhanen throws a big counter combination but Van Gaal scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Van Gaal throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Vanhanen to counter with a crisp jab.
Vanhanen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Van Gaal.#T2#
Vanhanen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Vanhanen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van Gaal.
Vanhanen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Van Gaal counters with a thumping low kick.
Van Gaal throws a lazy uppercut
and Vanhanen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Affe Vanhanen is winning the standup battle so far.
Van Gaal takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Van Gaal avoids the body shot from Vanhanen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Van Gaal misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Van Gaal as he connects with a hook.
Vanhanen scores with a decent looking hook.#T3#
Vanhanen throws a leg kick but Van Gaal sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Vanhanen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Van Gaal.
Vanhanen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Vanhanen throws a leg kick but Van Gaal sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Van Gaal misses the target.
A quick step to the side and Vanhanen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vanhanen looks to land a right hand but Van Gaal moved out of range.
Van Gaal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vanhanen connects with a body shot that sends Van Gaal's belly button to the back.
Vanhanen looks to land a combination but Van Gaal avoids it well. #T4#
Van Gaal scores with a crisp jab that stopped Vanhanen in his tracks.
Van Gaal takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Van Gaal might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Vanhanen has got the better of the exchanges.
Van Gaal walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Van Gaal has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Van Gaal there as he acknowledges the shot.
Van Gaal moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Vanhanen looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Gaal is just out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Gaal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vanhanen.
Vanhanen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Van Gaal has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Affe Vanhanen clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Affe Vanhanen's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Van Gaal misses with a two punch combination.
Van Gaal is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Vanhanen.
Van Gaal is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vanhanen.
Vanhanen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Vanhanen slips under a jab from Van Gaal.
Vanhanen stuns Van Gaal with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Van Gaal misses with a left hand
and Vanhanen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Vanhanen tries to keep at a distance but Van Gaal has taken the fight into the clinch.
Vanhanen blocks an uppercut.
Vanhanen pushes Van Gaal back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Van Gaal is trying to maintain a safe position but Vanhanen gets an underhook and turns Van Gaal into the cage.
Van Gaal working aggressively here.
#BC2#
Van Gaal manages to break the clinch.
Van Gaal gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Vanhanen throws a body punch but Van Gaal moves out of range.
Vanhanen throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Van Gaal closes the distance and clinches.
Vanhanen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Van Gaal misses with some punches.
Van Gaal working aggressively here.
A right handed body shot lands from Vanhanen.
#T2#
Vanhanen digs a right hand underneath Van Gaal's ribcage. Van Gaal let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Vanhanen is trying to break the clinch but Van Gaal has him pressed against the cage.
Vanhanen scores with a shot to the side of Van Gaal's head.
Vanhanen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Van Gaal backwards.
Vanhanen lands an uppercut.
Vanhanen lands a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Gaal has a couple of punches blocked by Vanhanen.
#BC#
Vanhanen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Van Gaal takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Vanhanen misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Van Gaal! But no joy.
Vanhanen lunges at Van Gaal with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Van Gaal's hand.
Van Gaal bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Vanhanen's head backwards.#T3#
Van Gaal swings widly with a right hand
and Vanhanen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Van Gaal thinking.
Some wild striking there from Vanhanen.
Van Gaal tests Vanhanen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Van Gaal tries to clinch
and Vanhanen counters with a stiff right hand.
Vanhanen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Vanhanen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Van Gaal.#T4#
Van Gaal avoids the body shot from Vanhanen.
Van Gaal misses with an uppercut
and Van Gaal takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vanhanen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Vanhanen catches Van Gaal with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vanhanen missing with a left hand there. Van Gaal was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vanhanen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Vanhanen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Van Gaal! But no joy.
Vanhanen moves into range and connects with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Affe Vanhanen had his way with Clarence Van Gaal in that round.
The cut man is working on Affe Vanhanen's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R5##CL2#
Van Gaal has managed to clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Gaal.
Van Gaal misses with a punch on the inside.
Van Gaal swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Van Gaal blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Van Gaal has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vanhanen.
Van Gaal scores with a shoulder strike.
Vanhanen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vanhanen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A body shot lands from Vanhanen.
Come on Vanhanen - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Van Gaal misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vanhanen blocking some punches.
#T1#
Nice body punch from Vanhanen.
Vanhanen misses with a punch to the body.
Vanhanen tries a body shot but Van Gaal blocks it.
Vanhanen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vanhanen keeps control of Van Gaal as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Van Gaal throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Van Gaal pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vanhanen lands with an uppercut that bounces Van Gaal off the cage and back into range.
Vanhanen slips under a jab.
Van Gaal throws a big shot that misses.
A jab from Van Gaal misses.
A quick step to the side and Vanhanen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T2#
Van Gaal throws a poor cross that misses
and Vanhanen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Van Gaal scores with a head kick.
Van Gaal walks into a straight right hand from Vanhanen.
Van Gaal throws an off balance right hand
and Vanhanen counters with a left to the body.
Vanhanen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Gaal moves away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Gaal throws a poor cross that misses
and Vanhanen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vanhanen lands a nice looking body shot.
Vanhanen lands a nice shot to the body.
#T3##CL2#
Vanhanen gets tackled into the cage by Van Gaal. Van Gaal maintains the clinch.
Vanhanen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A bit of stalling here from Vanhanen.
Van Gaal blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vanhanen blocks an uppercut.
#BC#
Vanhanen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Clarence Van Gaal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Affe Vanhanen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vanhanen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Van Gaal looks to land a right hand but Vanhanen moved out of range.
Van Gaal misses with a right hand
letting Vanhanen counter with a right hand.
Vanhanen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T4#
Van Gaal lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Van Gaal throws a lazy uppercut
and Vanhanen counters with a nice body shot.
Van Gaal throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Vanhanen.
Van Gaal throws a leg kick
and Vanhanen counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice uppercut there from Van Gaal.
Vanhanen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vanhanen punishes Van Gaal's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice uppercut there from Vanhanen.
And that's the end of the fight!
Affe Vanhanen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Vanhanen has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 50:45
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 50:45
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Affe Vanhanen!
Affe Vanhanen retains his lightweight title!
Affe Vanhanen tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
Survivor Tribal Stage Round 1a
Date: Jul 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Betts tries for a takedown but Vanhanen circles away easily
letting Vanhanen counter with a right hand.
Betts tries for a takedown but Vanhanen circles away easily
and Betts takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Betts tries to clinch but Vanhanen is having none of it.
Betts wants to clinch but Vanhanen slips to the side
and Vanhanen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Betts throws a left and a right that both miss
and Vanhanen counters with a straight right hand.
Vanhanen walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Betts drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Vanhanen swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Betts's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Affe Vanhanen!
Affe Vanhanen retains his lightweight title!
Affe Vanhanen was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
In defeat, Mookie Betts stepped up to the mic, saying 'Aw shit, well, there goes that. '.
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Event:
SPFC X
Date: Jun 25, 2016 |
#R1#
MacManus misses with a kick to the body
and Vanhanen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
MacManus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vanhanen throwing a counter right hand but MacManus manages to avoid it.
MacManus throws a lazy body kick
and Vanhanen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
MacManus will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vanhanen seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
MacManus throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL#
Vanhanen pushes MacManus up against the cage in a clinch.
MacManus's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as MacManus takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Vanhanen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacManus is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Vanhanen is keeping busy.
MacManus throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Vanhanen blocks it with crossed arms.
MacManus taking a breather.#T1#
Vanhanen working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Vanhanen breaks the clinch.
Vanhanen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Vanhanen there as he acknowledges the shot.
MacManus throws a leg kick that is checked
and Vanhanen counters with a stiff right hand.
Vanhanen takes a head kick and keeps coming.
MacManus tries to land a body kick
and Vanhanen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
MacManus tries to clinch but Vanhanen moves away
and Vanhanen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vanhanen scores with a body shot.
MacManus throws a poor cross that misses
and Vanhanen counters with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MacManus throws a predictable looking body shot
and Vanhanen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#CL#
Vanhanen moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2#
MacManus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
MacManus throws an off balance right hand
and Vanhanen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Vanhanen lands a head shot.#ROC#
MacManus is rocked!
Vanhanen circles away from the clinch attempt
and Vanhanen counters with a nice uppercut.
MacManus is still on wobbly legs! Can Vanhanen finish him?
MacManus misses with a double jab
and Vanhanen counters with a straight right hand.
MacManus seems to have recovered his senses.
MacManus tries to land a front kick but Vanhanen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
As MacManus looks to move away, Vanhanen throws a big counter combo but MacManus just gets out of the way.
MacManus lands with a shot to the body.
Vanhanen's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Vanhanen duly obliges.
Vanhanen is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Vanhanen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from MacManus.#CL2#
MacManus gets a clinch. #T3#
Still in the clinch, Vanhanen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vanhanen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Come on MacManus - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
MacManus misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vanhanen.
Vanhanen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
MacManus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
MacManus misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vanhanen.
#BC#
Vanhanen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
MacManus gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Vanhanen counters with a stiff right hand.
MacManus has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Vanhanen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. MacManus doesn't seem bothered though.
MacManus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vanhanen half committed to a counter leg kick.
MacManus is looking to land body kicks.#T4#
MacManus falls off balance throwing a combination
and MacManus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A lazy body kick from MacManus
and Vanhanen counters with a nice uppercut.
MacManus misses with a hook to the body
and Vanhanen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
MacManus connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
MacManus tries to clinch
and Vanhanen counters with a straight right hand.
Vanhanen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
MacManus will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jab by Vanhanen.
Vanhanen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
MacManus misses with a hook to the body
letting Vanhanen counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Affe Vanhanen dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
MacManus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
MacManus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vanhanen.
Vanhanen steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! MacManus is out on his feet! Vanhanen sets himself and nearly takes MacManus's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Affe Vanhanen!
Affe Vanhanen retains his lightweight title!
Affe Vanhanen decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
SPFC 6
Date: May 28, 2016 |
#R1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Abramov, as that shot connected.
Vanhanen connects with a crisp jab.
Abramov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Abramov avoids the body shot from Vanhanen.
Abramov slips under a jab.
Vanhanen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Abramov throws out the jab.
Abramov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Abramov misses with an uppercut
and Vanhanen counters with a right hand to the body.
Abramov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Vanhanen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Vanhanen connects with a looping right hand.
Vanhanen swings for the body but Abramov moves out of range.
Abramov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Abramov throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Vanhanen to counter with a crisp jab.
Abramov could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Abramov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CUT#
It looks like Affe Vanhanen has been cut.
Vanhanen takes a swing at Abramov's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Abramov looks to throw the jab but Vanhanen is out of range.
Vanhanen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Abramov loads up on a big right hand but Vanhanen slips the punch.
Vanhanen lands an overhand right.
Abramov throws an overhand right that lands on Vanhanen's shoulder, as Vanhanen tries to avoid the shot.
Abramov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Vanhanen to score with a decent uppercut.
Abramov missing with a left hand there. Vanhanen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Abramov swings widly with a right hand
and Vanhanen counters with a straight right hand.#ROC2#
Abramov is rocked!
Vanhanen blocks a jab.
Vanhanen has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Vanhanen lands an overhand right.
Oh Abramov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vanhanen swings for the body but Abramov moves out of range.
Abramov seems to have got his legs back now.
Vanhanen throws an overhand right that lands on Abramov's shoulder, as Abramov tries to avoid the shot.
Abramov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T2#
Abramov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Vanhanen misses with a straight right.
Abramov cracks Vanhanen with a right hand to the side of the head.
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!
Abramov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Vanhanen takes a swing at Abramov's ribcage but misses.
Abramov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Abramov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Vanhanen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Vanhanen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Vanhanen misses with the combination.
Nice defenses there by Vanhanen.
Sloppy strikes from Abramov. Those never looked like landing.
Vanhanen is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Abramov had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.#T3#
Nice body punch from Vanhanen.
Abramov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Igor Abramov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vanhanen misses with a body shot.
Abramov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Abramov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Abramov loads up on a big right hand but Vanhanen slips the punch.
A little jabbing left from Vanhanen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Abramov.
Vanhanen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Vanhanen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Abramov throws out the jab.
Abramov gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Vanhanen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice uppercut lands for Vanhanen. That snapped Abramov's head back.
Abramov takes one to the side of the head.
Abramov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T4#
A big right from Vanhanen misses.
Vanhanen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vanhanen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vanhanen is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vanhanen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Abramov. Abramov obviously looking to wear him down.
Vanhanen slips under a jab.
Abramov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vanhanen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little feinted left hand from Abramov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Abramov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Vanhanen counter with a right hand.
Vanhanen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Vanhanen throws a body shot but no joy.
Abramov scores with a three punch combo!
Abramov is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Vanhanen's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Abramov tries a head kick but it misses.
Vanhanen let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Affe Vanhanen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Affe Vanhanen's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Vanhanen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Abramov manages to avoid it.
Abramov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vanhanen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Abramov jabs Vanhanen right on the nose. Vanhanen blinks but takes it well.
Abramov pushes Vanhanen away with a front kick.
A combination from Abramov does no damage.
A countering left hand to the body from Vanhanen misses.
A big right from Vanhanen misses.
Abramov lunges at Vanhanen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Vanhanen's hand.
Vanhanen moves away from the strike by Abramov.
Abramov throws a shot from downtown. Vanhanen moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vanhanen misses with a body shot.
Abramov takes one on the button.
Abramov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Vanhanen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Vanhanen avoids the body shot from Abramov.
Abramov lands a high kick!
Abramov misses with a shot to the body
and Vanhanen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Vanhanen misses with a body shot.
Abramov misses with a jab to the body
and Vanhanen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vanhanen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Abramov.
Abramov fails to land with a series of punches.
Vanhanen with a jab.
Abramov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Abramov gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Vanhanen counters with a nice uppercut.
Abramov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vanhanen.
Abramov dodges the punch combination from Vanhanen.
#T2#
Abramov misses with an uppercut
and Vanhanen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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!
Vanhanen throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Abramov crashing down! Abramov tries to stagger back to his feet but Vanhanen just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Abramov asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Affe Vanhanen!
Affe Vanhanen is the new lightweight champion!
Affe Vanhanen bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
SPFC 2.5
Date: May 06, 2016 |
#R1#
McBobs slips a jab from Vanhanen.
As Vanhanen backs away, McBobs returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
McBobs really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
McBobs is looking to clinch but Vanhanen is avoiding it.
Vanhanen throws out a counter right but McBobs avoids it with no problem.
McBobs tries to clinch up.
A shot to the liver by Vanhanen. Beautiful body shot.
McBobs tries to clinch there but Vanhanen circles away.
Vanhanen tries to bum rush McBobs with a series of wild strikes but McBobs uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vanhanen keeps the fight on the outside.
McBobs doesn't manage to clinch there - Vanhanen circles away.
McBobs tries to clinch there but Vanhanen circles away.
McBobs tries to close the distance and clinch but Vanhanen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McBobs tries to clinch but Vanhanen is having none of it.
Vanhanen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Vanhanen throws a lazy right hand but McBobs sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McBobs tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vanhanen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McBobs slips under a jab.
Vanhanen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Vanhanen with a hook.#CL#
McBobs closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T1#
Vanhanen lands a left hand.
Vanhanen works on McBobs's body with a couple of short punches.
McBobs tries a body shot but Vanhanen blocks it.
Vanhanen has had enough of the clinch but McBobs keeps him there for the moment.
McBobs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McBobs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short left from Vanhanen. #ROC2#
McBobs is rocked!
McBobs tries to throw a body punch but Vanhanen avoids it by throwing McBobs back against the cage.
Vanhanen prevents a body shot from McBobs.
McBobs doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short left from Vanhanen.
A hook to the body from Vanhanen.
Vanhanen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Oh McBobs is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McBobs misses with a punch to the body.
McBobs seems to have got his legs back now.
McBobs tries a body shot but Vanhanen blocks it.
McBobs misses with a punch to the body.
McBobs misses with a hook to the ribs.
McBobs misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
Vanhanen lands a hook that snaps the head of McBobs backwards.
McBobs struggles to land a body shot inside as Vanhanen controls his hands.
Vanhanen blocks a body shot from McBobs.
McBobs tries to work over Vanhanen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vanhanen lands a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McBobs misses with a body punch.
McBobs tries to work over Vanhanen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vanhanen is leaning against McBobs and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Vanhanen blocks a body shot from McBobs.
Vanhanen lands a right hand.
McBobs tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vanhanen's elbow.
Vanhanen tries to break the clinch but McBobs is controlling the position.
Vanhanen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McBobs tries to work over Vanhanen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vanhanen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vanhanen lands with a short shot to the head.
McBobs goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McBobs can't find room to land a body shot as Vanhanen controls the action.
Vanhanen prevents a body shot from McBobs. #T3#
McBobs tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vanhanen's elbow.
McBobs tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vanhanen's elbow.
McBobs struggles to land a body shot inside as Vanhanen controls his hands.
McBobs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Vanhanen.
Vanhanen lands a body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vanhanen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've been informed that Vanhanen has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Vanhanen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McBobs backwards.
McBobs misses with a body punch.
McBobs misses with a punch to the body.
McBobs struggles to land a body shot inside as Vanhanen controls his hands.
McBobs doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McBobs struggles to land a body shot inside as Vanhanen controls his hands.
McBobs tries to throw a body punch but Vanhanen avoids it by throwing McBobs back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Vanhanen.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Vanhanen takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
McBobs misses with a punch to the body.
Vanhanen lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
McBobs doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A shot in the inside from Vanhanen.
McBobs tries to work over Vanhanen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McBobs misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vanhanen scores with a hook to the body.
The referee calls for Vanhanen to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McBobs misses with a body punch.
McBobs misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vanhanen blocks a body shot from McBobs.
McBobs struggles to land a body shot inside as Vanhanen controls his hands.
Vanhanen lands a hook that snaps the head of McBobs backwards.
Vanhanen presses McBobs against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McBobs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vanhanen is stalling here.
Still in the clinch, Vanhanen scores with a nice short uppercut.
McBobs tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vanhanen's elbow.
Vanhanen prevents a body shot from McBobs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Affe Vanhanen 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#
McBobs moves in looking to clinch but Vanhanen pushes him off.
Vanhanen throws a lazy right hand but McBobs sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McBobs tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Vanhanen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Vanhanen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McBobs doesn't manage to clinch there - Vanhanen circles away.
Vanhanen throws out a counter right but McBobs avoids it with no problem.
McBobs seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
McBobs tries to clinch up.
McBobs uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vanhanen.
McBobs slips a jab from Vanhanen.
McBobs tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Vanhanen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Vanhanen is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
McBobs is looking to clinch.
Vanhanen scores with a crisp jab that stopped McBobs in his tracks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vanhanen thuds a left hand into McBobs's body.
Vanhanen swings for the body but McBobs moves out of range.
Vanhanen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McBobs manages to avoid it.
McBobs doesn't manage to clinch there - Vanhanen circles away.
#CL#
McBobs rushes Vanhanen and presses him up against the cage.
Vanhanen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McBobss head. #T1#
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Vanhanen holding his opponent close, against the cage.
McBobs prevents Vanhanen from breaking the clinch.
McBobs can't find room to land a body shot as Vanhanen controls the action.
Vanhanen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McBobs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McBobs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McBobs doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McBobs doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McBobs doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vanhanen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vanhanen misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from Vanhanen.
McBobs struggles to land a body shot inside as Vanhanen controls his hands.
A short right from Vanhanen.
Vanhanen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Vanhanen prevents a body shot from McBobs. #T2#
McBobs misses with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vanhanen.
McBobs misses with a hook to the ribs.
McBobs doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McBobs misses with a punch to the body.
Vanhanen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vanhanen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McBobs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Affe Vanhanen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Vanhanen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McBobs.
McBobs struggles to land a body shot inside as Vanhanen controls his hands.
McBobs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McBobs misses with a body punch.
#KD2#
Vanhanen drops McBobs onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! McBobs is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
McBobs misses with a punch to the body.
McBobs can't find room to land a body shot as Vanhanen controls the action.
Vanhanen pushes McBobs against the cage. Vanhanen is working some dirty boxing. Vanhanen pushes off with a quick right hook! McBobs goes down! McBobs tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Vanhanen moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Affe Vanhanen!
After the fight, Affe Vanhanen was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 07, 2016 |
#R1#
Valyras takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Valyras looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Vanhanen lands with a good body shot.
Valyras looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Valyras walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Affe Vanhanen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valyras doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Valyras checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Valyras.
Valyras moves out of range of the body kick.
Vanhanen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Vanhanen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Valyras blocks a leg kick.
Vanhanen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Vanhanen looks to land a combination. Valyras sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valyras walks into a straight right hand from Vanhanen.
Vanhanen lands with a shot to the body. #T1#
Vanhanen scores with a jab to the head.
Valyras checks a leg kick nicely.
Horrible takedown attempt by Valyras or perhaps it was just good defense by Vanhanen, which made it look bad.
A quick step to the side and Vanhanen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Valyras takes a jab right on the kisser.
Vanhanen lands with an uppercut that bounces Valyras off the cage and back into range.
Vanhanen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Vanhanen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Valyras moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Vanhanen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Vanhanen with a nice cross.
Vanhanen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Valyras takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vanhanen sizes up Valyras with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Valyras on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Vanhanen punishes Valyras's body with a nice straight punch.
Vanhanen scores with a body shot.
Vanhanen connects with a body shot.
Vanhanen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Valyras on the side of the head.
Vanhanen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Valyras takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Vanhanen connects with a nice looking jab.
Affe Vanhanen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A shot to the liver by Vanhanen. Beautiful body shot.
Vanhanen lands with a shot to the body.
Valyras with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Vanhanen counter with a right hand.
Affe Vanhanen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Babis Valyras.#T3#
Valyras on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Valyras on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Vanhanen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Vanhanen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Vanhanen scores with a hook to the body. Valyras takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Vanhanen is looking to wear down Valyras with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Good standup being displayed there by Vanhanen as he connects with a hook.
Vanhanen lands a body shot.
Vanhanen lands with a nice body punch.
Vanhanen with a nice cross.
Valyras checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
As Vanhanen backs off Valyras throws a huge counter combo but Vanhanen manages to avoid it all.
Good standup being displayed there by Vanhanen as he connects with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vanhanen lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Valyras backs up against the cage.
Vanhanen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T4#
Vanhanen wants to slow Valyras down by chopping away at his legs.
Vanhanen motions for Valyras to come forward. Vanhanen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Vanhanen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Vanhanen works the jab nicely.
Vanhanen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Valyras at a distance.
Vanhanen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Vanhanen is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Vanhanen sizes up Valyras with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Valyras misses with a takedown attempt
and Vanhanen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vanhanen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Valyras. Valyras circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Valyras looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Vanhanen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Valyras checks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Affe Vanhanen dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Vanhanen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Valyras.
Vanhanen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Vanhanen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Valyras with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Vanhanen to score with a decent uppercut.
Valyras closes this distance looking for a takedown but Vanhanen circles away.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Valyras might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Vanhanen has got the better of the exchanges.
A bone on bone clash there as Valyras blocks the leg kick.
Valyras takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Valyras is trying desperately to land a takedown but Vanhanen is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Valyras.
Vanhanen lands with a shot to the body.
Vanhanen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vanhanen lands a jab to Valyras's midsection.
Vanhanen thuds a left hand into Valyras's body.
Valyras is breathing heavily.
A leg kick checked by Valyras.
Vanhanen tries to land a leg kick but Valyras saw it coming and moves away.
#T1#
Vanhanen scores with a body shot.
Affe Vanhanen is winning the standup battle so far.
Vanhanen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Valyras closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Vanhanen works the jab nicely.
Vanhanen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Valyras moves out of range of the leg kick from Vanhanen.
Vanhanen connects with a body shot.
Vanhanen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Valyras has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Vanhanen scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Nice shot lands for Vanhanen.
Vanhanen tries a low kick but Valyras avoids it.
Valyras walks into a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vanhanen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T2#
Vanhanen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Vanhanen connects with a body shot that sends Valyras's belly button to the back.
Valyras swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vanhanen jabs Valyras to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Vanhanen thuds his right hand into Valyras's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Vanhanen, as that shot connected.
Vanhanen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Valyras takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Vanhanen connects with a right hand. Valyras shakes it off.
Valyras on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Vanhanen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Valyras is out of range and Vanhanen settles back down.
Valyras on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T3#
Vanhanen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Valyras looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Vanhanen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Valyras has time to react.
Valyras on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Vanhanen is looking to chop away at Valyras's legs.
Valyras doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Donk. Vanhanen catches Valyras right on the button with a cross.
Valyras takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Valyras tries to clinch but Vanhanen is having none of it.
Danga de danga de dang - Vanhanen scores with a four punch combination!
Vanhanen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Valyras checks a leg kick nicely.
Valyras shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T4#
Vanhanen lands a nice shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Valyras takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Jab by Vanhanen.
Vanhanen lands a jab.
Valyras gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Vanhanen.
Valyras takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Valyras checks a low kick from Vanhanen.
Vanhanen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Valyras can do to turn this around?
Vanhanen lands a slapping body shot.
Vanhanen lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vanhanen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Affe Vanhanen dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Vanhanen throws a leg kick that misses.
Vanhanen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Vanhanen throws a leg kick #CL2#
and Valyras counters by moving into the clinch.
Vanhanen lands a nice shot to the body.
Vanhanen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Vanhanen scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Vanhanen.
A left hand lands to the body for Vanhanen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vanhanen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Valyras takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vanhanen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vanhanen stalling the fight.
Vanhanen dodges an elbow strike from Valyras.
#T1#
Vanhanen lands a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vanhanen.
Vanhanen stalling the fight.
A short right from Vanhanen on the inside.
Vanhanen stalling the fight.
Vanhanen slows down the pace here.
Vanhanen gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Vanhanen lands a hook that snaps the head of Valyras backwards.
Vanhanen scores with a hook to the body.
Vanhanen's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Vanhanen stalling.
#T2#
A short uppercut from Vanhanen.
Vanhanen lands a left hand.
Valyras jumps guard but Vanhanen turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Vanhanen leaning against his opponent.
Valyras is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Vanhanen is leaning against Valyras and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Vanhanen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vanhanen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Valyras backwards.
A short right from Vanhanen.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vanhanen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T3#
Vanhanen lands a body shot.
Vanhanen lands a body shot.
Vanhanen lands a shot to the body.
Affe Vanhanen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Vanhanen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Valyras backwards.
Vanhanen scores with a hook to the body.
Vanhanen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Valyrass head.
Affe Vanhanen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vanhanen pushes Valyras back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Vanhanen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Valyras is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Valyras has had enough of the clinch but Vanhanen keeps him there for the moment.#T4#
Vanhanen stalling.
Good body shot from Vanhanen.
Vanhanen slowing the pace effectively.
Vanhanen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Valyras is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Vanhanen cracks Valyras with a nice body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Affe Vanhanen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Vanhanen has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:24
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:24
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Affe Vanhanen!
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