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Event:
Aspire 64: Slice vs Frankels
Date: Jul 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Von Richthoffen's corner calls for a 1-2. Von Richthoffen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Von Richthoffen loads up on a big right hand but Pain slips the punch.
A lazy left from Von Richthoffen finds it's target.
Pain avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Von Richthoffen slips a straight right by Pain.#CL2#
Von Richthoffen closes the distance and pushes Pain back into the cage.
Von Richthoffen has a couple of punches blocked by Pain.
Von Richthoffen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short uppercut from Von Richthoffen.
Von Richthoffen scores with a shoulder strike.
Von Richthoffen misses with a punch on the inside.
Von Richthoffen scores with a shoulder strike.
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!
Von Richthoffen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pain backwards. #TD#
Pain pulls guard successfully.
Pain looking to hit a scissor sweep but Von Richthoffen is one step ahead there.
Pain looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pain is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Von Richthoffen keeping full guard, as Pain tries to pass.
Pain sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Von Richthoffen's guard.
Pain controlling the pace.
Von Richthoffen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pain. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pain trying to control from half guard but Von Richthoffen is working away. #T2#
Pain thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pain is pressing down on Von Richthoffen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Von Richthoffen is holding on for now. #SUB#
Pain is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Von Richthoffen is just riding it out for now. Pain eventually gives up the hold.
Von Richthoffen has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Pain thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB#
Pain is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Pain seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Pain is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Von Richthoffen is just riding it out for now. Pain eventually gives up the hold. #T3#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Pain winds up and cracks Von Richthoffen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Still in half guard, Pain seems content to control.#SUB#
Pain is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Von Richthoffen is just riding it out for now. Pain eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Pain is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Von Richthoffen has managed to free his arm - good work.
Von Richthoffen trying to hold on to Pain's head to control him but Pain postures up.
#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Von Richthoffen is concentrating on defense, preventing Pain from advancing position. #SUB#
Pain is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Von Richthoffen sees it coming and defends easily.
Pain wants to free his trapped foot but Von Richthoffen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Pain prevents Von Richthoffen from improving his position.
Pain wants to control but Von Richthoffen is keeping him busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pain thows a huge punch but Von Richthoffen dodges it nicely.
#SUB#
Pain is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Pain is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Von Richthoffen sees it coming and defends easily.
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 Royal Pain will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pain blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Von Richthoffen lands with a left to the head.
A shot in the inside from Von Richthoffen.
Pain lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pain prevents a body shot from Von Richthoffen.
Von Richthoffen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Pain fails to land.
Pain throws a head punch that misses. #TD#
Pain pulls guard effortlessly.
Royal Pain overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Pain has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Von Richthoffen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pain seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Von Richthoffen slips nicely into half guard.#T1#
Pain tries to get to full guard but Von Richthoffen has control of the leg.
Pain is working hard here to advance position.
Von Richthoffen is keen to just control but Pain is a slippery customer.
Von Richthoffen with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Pain tries to get to full guard but Von Richthoffen has control of the leg.
Von Richthoffen is trying to control the action in half guard but Pain is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pain wants to get back to full guard.
Pain regains full guard. Nicely done.
Von Richthoffen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Pain throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Von Richthoffen escapes and throws Pain's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Pain is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Pain manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Pain throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Pain regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Pain is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Von Richthoffen defends well.#SUB#
Pain looking for a guillotine here but Von Richthoffen defends easily.
#SUB#
Pain looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T4#
Pain is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Pain is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Von Richthoffen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Pain had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Von Richthoffen defends it easily.
Von Richthoffen tries to stand but Pain is controlling from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pain is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Von Richthoffen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pain.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Royal Pain dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Von Richthoffen rushes Pain and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Von Richthoffen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Von Richthoffen dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Von Richthoffen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pain changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Von Richthoffen fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
Von Richthoffen moves into the clinch successfully.
Von Richthoffen misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Richthoffen lands an uppercut.
Pain blocks a body shot from Von Richthoffen.
Von Richthoffen scores with a shot to the side of Pain's head.
Von Richthoffen throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Pain takes a shot to the head.
Von Richthoffen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Von Richthoffen on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Pain fails to land.
Von Richthoffen struggles to land a body shot inside as Pain controls his hands.
Von Richthoffen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Von Richthoffen struggles to land a body shot inside as Pain controls his hands.
Manfred Von Richthoffen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Pain's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Von Richthoffen lands with a short shot to the head.
Von Richthoffen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pain's elbow.
Von Richthoffen misses with a punch to the body.
Manfred Von Richthoffen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Von Richthoffen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pain backwards.
Von Richthoffen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pain blocks an uppercut.
#BC#
Pain's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pain shoots in for a takedown but Von Richthoffen shows good takedown defense.
Von Richthoffen wants to counter with a clinch but Pain pushes him away.
A shot to the liver by Pain. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pain keeps the fight on the outside.
Von Richthoffen leaves Pain with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Royal Pain. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Von Richthoffen moves into the clinch successfully.
A nice left hand lands by Von Richthoffen.
Von Richthoffen has a couple of punches blocked by Pain.
Von Richthoffen swings wildly with an uppercut but Pain uses good head movement to avoid it.
Von Richthoffen misses with the head strike.
#T3#
Von Richthoffen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Von Richthoffen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Von Richthoffen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Von Richthoffen misses with the head strike.
Von Richthoffen throws a head punch that misses.
Von Richthoffen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Von Richthoffen misses with the head strike.
Pain misses with a body punch.
Von Richthoffen misses with a body punch.
Von Richthoffen lands a shot to the body.
Von Richthoffen tries to throw a body punch but Pain avoids it by throwing Von Richthoffen back against the cage.
Von Richthoffen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
Von Richthoffen throws a punch but it's blocked by Pain.
Von Richthoffen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Von Richthoffen lands with a light punch inside.
Von Richthoffen misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC#
Pain breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Von Richthoffen walks into a stiff left hand from Pain.
Pain shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Von Richthoffen sprawls well. Von Richthoffen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pain gets slowly back to his feet.#CL2#
Von Richthoffen moves into the clinch.
Von Richthoffen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pain backwards.
Royal Pain is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Von Richthoffen.
Von Richthoffen misses with the head strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Manfred Von Richthoffen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pain has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Royal Pain!
Royal Pain made sure to mention his sponsor, MayheM sportswear in his post fight interview.
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Event:
D53 Von Richthof v Costacurta
Date: Jun 10, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Costacurta clinches with his opponent.
Costacurta throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Von Richthoffens head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Costacurta.
Von Richthoffen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Costacurta's elbow.
Costacurta misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Von Richthoffen throws a punch but it's blocked by Costacurta.
Costacurta tries to work over Von Richthoffen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Costacurta lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Costacurta lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
I was talking to Von Richthoffen's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Von Richthoffen misses with the head strike.
Von Richthoffen throws a punch but it's blocked by Costacurta.
Costacurta lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Von Richthoffen backwards.
Costacurta tries a body shot but Von Richthoffen blocks it.
Von Richthoffen lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Costacurta.
Costacurta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right from Costacurta on the inside.
Costacurta digs a right hand into Von Richthoffen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Von Richthoffen's gas tank.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Costacurta.
Costacurta throws a head punch that misses.
Costacurta gets through Von Richthoffen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T1#
Von Richthoffen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Costacurta.
Von Richthoffen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Costacurta tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Von Richthoffen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Von Richthoffen blocks a body shot from Costacurta.
Costacurta doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Costacurta lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Costacurta lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#ROC2#
Von Richthoffen is rocked!
Von Richthoffen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Oh Von Richthoffen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Von Richthoffen throws a punch but it's blocked by Costacurta.
Von Richthoffen seems to have got his legs back now.
Costacurta scores with a shot to the side of Von Richthoffen's head.
Von Richthoffen tries to work over Costacurta's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Von Richthoffen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Costacurta misses with a short punch on the inside.
Costacurta softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Costacurta dips a shoulder and cracks Von Richthoffen with a mighty uppercut! Von Richthoffen falls back against the cage and Costacurta unloads with a barrage of strikes! Von Richthoffen is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Costacurta screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rosinante Costacurta!
An out of breath Rosinante Costacurta thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
D52 Warror v Outlaw
Date: Jun 03, 2017 |
#R1#
Jacquard is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Von Richthoffen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Von Richthoffen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Von Richthoffen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Von Richthoffen's corner calls for a 1-2. Von Richthoffen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Von Richthoffen moves forwards but Jacquard connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Von Richthoffen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jacquard avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Von Richthoffen throws a combination that misses
and Jacquard counters with a stiff right hand.
Jacquard missing with a left hand there. Von Richthoffen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
Von Richthoffen closes the distance and clinches.
I was talking to Von Richthoffen's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Von Richthoffen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jacquard throws a head punch that misses.
Von Richthoffen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot in the inside from Jacquard.
Von Richthoffen tries to throw a body punch but Jacquard avoids it by throwing Von Richthoffen back against the cage.
Jacquard has a couple of punches blocked by Von Richthoffen.
Jacquard lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jacquard swings wildly with an uppercut but Von Richthoffen uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Von Richthoffen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jacquard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Jacquard.
A nice left hand lands by Jacquard.
Jacquard working aggressively here.
Von Richthoffen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Jacquard fails to land.
Jacquard pushes Von Richthoffen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Von Richthoffen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jacquard swings wildly with an uppercut but Von Richthoffen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jacquard misses with some punches.
Jacquard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jacquard prevents a body shot from Von Richthoffen.
Von Richthoffen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Von Richthoffen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Von Richthoffen is struggling to control the position.
Von Richthoffen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jacquard lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T2#
A short body shot lands from Jacquard as the two fighters clinch.
Von Richthoffen blocking some punches.
Jacquard misses with a punch to the body.
Von Richthoffen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Von Richthoffen misses with the head strike.
Jacquard misses with a punch on the inside.
Von Richthoffen lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Von Richthoffen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jacquard prevents a body shot from Von Richthoffen.
Jacquard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jacquard has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Von Richthoffen seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Jacquard can turn it around.
Jacquard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Von Richthoffen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Von Richthoffen misses with a body punch.
Von Richthoffen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jacquard lands a right hand.
Jacquard throws a punch but it's blocked by Von Richthoffen.
Von Richthoffen can't find room to land a body shot as Jacquard controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jacquard.
Jacquard misses with some punches.
Von Richthoffen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T3#
Jacquard scores with a shot to the side of Von Richthoffen's head.
Von Richthoffen tries to work over Jacquard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Von Richthoffen manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Von Richthoffen clinches up against the cage.
Von Richthoffen misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Von Richthoffen.
A short right from Von Richthoffen on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jacquard creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Von Richthoffen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right from Jacquard on the inside.
Von Richthoffen blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Jacquard.
Jacquard prevents a body shot from Von Richthoffen.
Jacquard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jacquard scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jacquard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jacquard lands a right hand that snaps the head of Von Richthoffen backwards.
Von Richthoffen blocking some punches.
Von Richthoffen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Von Richthoffen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T4#
Jacquard lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A shot in the inside from Jacquard.
Jacquard cracks Von Richthoffen with a nice body shot.
Jacquard lands a hook that snaps the head of Von Richthoffen backwards.
Von Richthoffen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jacquard is keeping busy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jacquard.
Von Richthoffen throws a punch but it's blocked by Jacquard.
Jacquard misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jacquard scores with a shoulder strike.
Von Richthoffen misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Von Richthoffen.
Von Richthoffen misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jacquard.
Jacquard blocks a body shot from Von Richthoffen.
Jacquard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Von Richthoffen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jacquard throws a punch but it's blocked by Von Richthoffen.
A body shot lands from Jacquard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jacquard lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Von Richthoffen or not.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Remy Jacquard dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Jacquard fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jacquard scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Von Richthoffen staying out of range there.
Von Richthoffen moves to clinch but Jacquard breaks away
and Jacquard counters with a nice uppercut.
Jacquard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice shot lands for Jacquard.
Jacquard loads up on a big right hand but Von Richthoffen slips the punch.
Von Richthoffen connects with a body shot.
Manfred Von Richthoffen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Von Richthoffen has Jacquard up against the cage in a clinch.
Jacquard misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jacquard lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jacquard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Von Richthoffen swings wildly with an uppercut but Jacquard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jacquard misses with the head strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from Jacquard on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Von Richthoffen. #T1#
Von Richthoffen blocking some punches.
Jacquard misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jacquard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jacquard throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Von Richthoffens head.
Jacquard throws a head punch that misses.
Von Richthoffen blocks an uppercut.
Von Richthoffen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jacquard lands with a left to the head.
A shot in the inside from Von Richthoffen.
Von Richthoffen prevents a body shot from Jacquard.
Von Richthoffen swings wildly with an uppercut but Jacquard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jacquard lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Von Richthoffen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jacquard throws a punch but it's blocked by Von Richthoffen.
Von Richthoffen manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Von Richthoffen.
Von Richthoffen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T2#
Jacquard presses Von Richthoffen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Von Richthoffen swings wildly with an uppercut but Jacquard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jacquard swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jacquard misses with some punches.
A short right from Jacquard on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Von Richthoffen misses with the head strike.
Jacquard misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jacquard misses with a short punch on the inside.
Von Richthoffen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jacquard's elbow.
Jacquard lands a shoulder strike.
Von Richthoffen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jacquard lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jacquard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jacquard throws a head punch that misses.
Jacquard lands a left hand.
Von Richthoffen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Von Richthoffen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Von Richthoffen swings wildly with an uppercut but Jacquard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jacquard has a couple of punches blocked by Von Richthoffen.
#T3#
Jacquard lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jacquard prevents a body shot from Von Richthoffen.
Von Richthoffen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jacquard backwards.
Von Richthoffen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Von Richthoffen digs a right hand underneath Jacquard's ribcage. Jacquard let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jacquard lands a nice uppercut.
Jacquard cracks Von Richthoffen with a nice body shot.
Jacquard blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jacquard.
Jacquard throws a punch but it's blocked by Von Richthoffen.
Jacquard misses with a punch on the inside.
Jacquard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Von Richthoffen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jacquard lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jacquard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Von Richthoffen's elbow.
Von Richthoffen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Jacquard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jacquard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Von Richthoffen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Von Richthoffen digs a right hand into Jacquard's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jacquard's gas tank.
Von Richthoffen has a couple of punches blocked by Jacquard.
Jacquard scores with a nice hook to the head.
Von Richthoffen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Von Richthoffen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jacquard misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jacquard creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Von Richthoffen stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Von Richthoffen tries a body shot but Jacquard blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jacquard creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Von Richthoffen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Von Richthoffen.
Jacquard lands on the inside with an uppercut. #ROC2#
Von Richthoffen is rocked!
Von Richthoffen blocking some punches.
Oh Von Richthoffen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jacquard blocks an uppercut.
Von Richthoffen tries a body shot but Jacquard blocks it.
Von Richthoffen seems to have got his legs back now.
Von Richthoffen holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Jacquard lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Remy Jacquard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Jacquard lands with a nice body punch.
Von Richthoffen tries to clinch up but Jacquard circles away and keeps his distance.
Von Richthoffen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Von Richthoffen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jacquard manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jacquard shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Von Richthoffen misses with a wild body shot.
Von Richthoffen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Von Richthoffen connects with a body shot.
Jacquard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Von Richthoffen.
Jacquard lands with a hook. Von Richthoffen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jacquard misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Richthoffen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Von Richthoffen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jacquard was well out of range. Poor timing from Von Richthoffen.
Jacquard feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Von Richthoffen's calf.
Von Richthoffen tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Jacquard counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Von Richthoffen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Von Richthoffen tries to clinch up
and Jacquard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Von Richthoffen wants to clinch.
Jacquard throws a leg kick which misses Von Richthoffen's front leg but catches the back leg as Von Richthoffen tries to avoid it. #CL#
Von Richthoffen moves into the clinch.
Von Richthoffen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jacquard prevents a body shot from Von Richthoffen.
Jacquard lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Manfred Von Richthoffen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Von Richthoffen digs a right hand into Jacquard's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jacquard's gas tank.
Von Richthoffen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Von Richthoffen misses with a punch to the body.
Von Richthoffen misses with a hook to the ribs.
A body shot lands from Von Richthoffen.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Von Richthoffen.
Von Richthoffen lands a left hand.
Well,Von Richthoffen is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Von Richthoffen lands with a short shot to 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!
Von Richthoffen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Von Richthoffen lands a shot to the body.
Jacquard working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Von Richthoffen pushes Jacquard back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Remy Jacquard seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Von Richthoffen swings wildly with an uppercut but Jacquard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Von Richthoffen struggles to land a body shot inside as Jacquard controls his hands.
Jacquard lands with a light punch inside.
Jacquard struggles to land a body shot inside as Von Richthoffen controls his hands.
Von Richthoffen misses with some punches.
#T3#
Von Richthoffen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jacquard's elbow.
Von Richthoffen tries to work over Jacquard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Von Richthoffen.
Von Richthoffen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jacquard lands a shoulder strike.
Von Richthoffen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Von Richthoffen blocking some punches.
Von Richthoffen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Von Richthoffen misses with the head strike.
Jacquard misses with a hook to the ribs.
Von Richthoffen blocks an uppercut.
Jacquard swings wildly with an uppercut but Von Richthoffen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jacquard throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Von Richthoffens head.
Jacquard tries a body shot but Von Richthoffen blocks it.
Von Richthoffen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Von Richthoffen has Jacquard pressed against the cage.
Jacquard swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jacquard misses with the head strike.
#T4#
Von Richthoffen takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jacquard.
Von Richthoffen blocks a body shot from Jacquard.
Jacquard is leaning against Von Richthoffen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Von Richthoffen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jacquard backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jacquard.
Jacquard gets through Von Richthoffen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jacquard.
A right handed body shot lands from Jacquard.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jacquard as Von Richthoffen tries to tie him up.
Von Richthoffen misses with a punch to the body.
Von Richthoffen lands a right hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jacquard.
Jacquard lands with a right to the head.
Von Richthoffen misses with the head strike.
Von Richthoffen presses Jacquard against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jacquard lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Von Richthoffen backwards.
Jacquard gets through Von Richthoffen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Von Richthoffen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jacquard backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Remy Jacquard.
Well Jacquard has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight for Remy Jacquard!
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight for Remy Jacquard!
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight for Remy Jacquard!
Remy Jacquard wins by unanimous decision!
Remy Jacquard 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:
D49 Jacquard v Nystrom
Date: May 13, 2017 |
#R1#
Von Richthoffen misses with a looping right.
Von Richthoffen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Von Richthoffen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Von Richthoffen is looking to clinch.
Kontio shoots in looking for a takedown but Von Richthoffen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kontio's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kontio shoots in for a double leg but Von Richthoffen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kontio waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Von Richthoffen.
Von Richthoffen stuffs the takedown.
Manfred Von Richthoffen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pyry Kontio.#CL#
Kontio tries to keep at a distance but Von Richthoffen has taken the fight into the clinch.
Von Richthoffen scores with a shot to the side of Kontio's head.
Kontio prevents a body shot from Von Richthoffen.
Von Richthoffen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kontio backwards.
Von Richthoffen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Von Richthoffen stalls.
Von Richthoffen digs a right hand into Kontio's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kontio's gas tank.
Von Richthoffen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kontio.
Von Richthoffen gets underhooks to prevent Kontio's takedown attempt.
Kontio's coach down at 3Band MMA ($500/week) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kontio's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Von Richthoffen pushes Kontio back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T1#
Kontio tries for a takedown. No joy.
Von Richthoffen pushes Kontio back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kontio looks winded!
Von Richthoffen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kontio has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Von Richthoffen after a bit of a struggle.
Kontio tries for a takedown but Von Richthoffen manages to get underhooks.
Von Richthoffen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kontio has Von Richthoffen pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Von Richthoffen manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Von Richthoffen has Kontio pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kontio manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Still in the clinch, Von Richthoffen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Von Richthoffen prevents a takedown attempt there.
Von Richthoffen scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short left from Von Richthoffen.
Kontio changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Von Richthoffen fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Von Richthoffen cracks Kontio with a good jab.#ROC#
Kontio is rocked!
Von Richthoffen ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Kontio out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Manfred Von Richthoffen!
Manfred Von Richthoffen made sure to mention his sponsor, Urban Fighter in his post fight interview.
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Event:
D45 Galvao Vs Jacquard II
Date: Apr 15, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Von Richthoffen has Hardcastle up against the cage in a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Von Richthoffen.
Von Richthoffen swings wildly with an uppercut but Hardcastle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Von Richthoffen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Von Richthoffen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Von Richthoffen lands a left hand.
Von Richthoffen throws a punch but it's blocked by Hardcastle.
Hardcastle blocks a body shot from Von Richthoffen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Richthoffen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hardcastle backwards.
Von Richthoffen misses with a body punch.
Von Richthoffen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Von Richthoffen throws a head punch that misses.
Von Richthoffen keeps control of Hardcastle as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T1#
Von Richthoffen keeps control of Hardcastle as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hardcastle blocks a body shot from Von Richthoffen.
Von Richthoffen misses with the head strike.
Hardcastle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Von Richthoffen is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Von Richthoffen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hardcastle blocks a body shot from Von Richthoffen.
Von Richthoffen has Hardcastle pressed against the cage, preventing Hardcastle from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A hook to the body from Von Richthoffen.
Von Richthoffen digs a right hand into Hardcastle's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hardcastle's gas tank. #T2#
Von Richthoffen prevents Hardcastle from breaking the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Von Richthoffen fails to land.
Von Richthoffen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Von Richthoffen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Von Richthoffen misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Von Richthoffen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Von Richthoffen darts in and clinches Hardcastle up against the cage.
Von Richthoffen lands an uppercut.
A short right from Von Richthoffen.
Von Richthoffen letting Hardcastle take a breather here.
A head punch on the inside from Von Richthoffen fails to land.
Hardcastle has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Von Richthoffen avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T3#
Hardcastle tries to break the clinch but Von Richthoffen is controlling the position.
Hardcastle drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Von Richthoffen gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Von Richthoffen swings wildly with an uppercut but Hardcastle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Von Richthoffen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hardcastle's elbow.
Von Richthoffen throws a punch but it's blocked by Hardcastle.
Von Richthoffen pushes Hardcastle back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Von Richthoffen misses with some punches.
Von Richthoffen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hardcastle backwards.
Hardcastle wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Von Richthoffen has him pressed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Von Richthoffen. #T4#
A nice right hand lands inside from Von Richthoffen.
Von Richthoffen tries to work over Hardcastle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hardcastle blocks an uppercut.
Von Richthoffen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Von Richthoffen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hardcastle backwards.
Von Richthoffen lands with a short shot to the head.
Hardcastle is trying to break the clinch but Von Richthoffen has him pressed against the cage.
Hardcastle missing with knees to the body.
Von Richthoffen misses with some punches.
Von Richthoffen swings wildly with an uppercut but Hardcastle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Von Richthoffen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hardcastle prevents a body shot from Von Richthoffen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manfred Von Richthoffen dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Hardcastle closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Von Richthoffen to the mat! Von Richthoffen manages to get full guard.
Von Richthoffen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hardcastle is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hardcastle looking to pass the guard.
Hardcastle postures up in Von Richthoffen's guard and throws a big left but Von Richthoffen blocks it.
We've been hearing good reports from Hardcastle's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Richthoffen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Von Richthoffen has momentary wrist control but Hardcastle slips an elbow through the middle.
Von Richthoffen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hardcastle. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hardcastle slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Von Richthoffen can do anything to dispel that myth.
Von Richthoffen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T1#
Hardcastle is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Von Richthoffen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hardcastle tries to strike from the bottom.
Hardcastle wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Von Richthoffen is now in half guard.
Hardcastle is trying to get back to full guard.
Hardcastle trying to control but Von Richthoffen postures up.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hardcastle misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Von Richthoffen takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Von Richthoffen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hardcastle knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hardcastle is trying to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Hardcastle takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#CL2#
Von Richthoffen clinches up against the cage.
Von Richthoffen prevents a takedown attempt there.
Von Richthoffen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hardcastle takes a shot to the head.
Von Richthoffen gets through Hardcastle's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Von Richthoffen.
Von Richthoffen lands a left hand.
Von Richthoffen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #ROC2#
Hardcastle is rocked!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Von Richthoffen.
Oh Hardcastle is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Von Richthoffen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Manfred Von Richthoffen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
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!
Von Richthoffen lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T4#
Von Richthoffen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Von Richthoffen prevents a takedown attempt there.
Von Richthoffen unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Hardcastle! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Von Richthoffen is unloading with more strikes now! Hardcastle drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Manfred Von Richthoffen!
Manfred Von Richthoffen managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Urban Fighter, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
D42 Jones v Hobson
Date: Mar 25, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Von Richthoffen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dawson, pushing him back against the cage.
Dawson looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Von Richthoffen pushes Dawson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Von Richthoffen keeps control of Dawson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Von Richthoffen scores with a shoulder strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Von Richthoffen.
Von Richthoffen scores with a hook to the body.
Von Richthoffen pushes Dawson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD2#
Von Richthoffen pulls guard effortlessly.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Von Richthoffen can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dawson preventing the sweep.
Von Richthoffen is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#SU#
Dawson gets to his feet - Von Richthoffen follows without any prompting. #CL2#
Von Richthoffen closes the distance and pushes Dawson back into the cage.
Good body shot from Von Richthoffen.
Von Richthoffen lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Von Richthoffen.
Von Richthoffen lands with a light punch inside.
Von Richthoffen works on Dawson's body with a couple of short punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Von Richthoffen.
Von Richthoffen lands a body punch.
Von Richthoffen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Luke Dawson has been cut.#T2#
Von Richthoffen lands with a left to the head.
Von Richthoffen pushes Dawson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Von Richthoffen works on Dawson's body with a couple of short punches.
Von Richthoffen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Von Richthoffen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Von Richthoffen lands with a right to the head.
Von Richthoffen scores with a hook to the body.
Von Richthoffen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dawson backwards.
Dawson struggles to land a body shot inside as Von Richthoffen controls his hands.
Von Richthoffen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dawson backwards. #ROC2#
Dawson is rocked!
Von Richthoffen lands with a right to the head.
Oh Dawson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Von Richthoffen cracks Dawson with a nice body shot.
Von Richthoffen slowing the pace effectively.
Von Richthoffen lands with a light punch inside.
Von Richthoffen pushes Dawson against the cage. Von Richthoffen is working some dirty boxing. Von Richthoffen pushes off with a quick right hook! Dawson goes down! Dawson tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Von Richthoffen moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Manfred Von Richthoffen!
Manfred Von Richthoffen 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:
Helsinki Fighting League: 52
Date: Feb 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Astalo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Von Richthoffen checks the leg kick.
Astalo lands a lovely overhand right.
Rami Astalo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Astalo lands with a kick to the temple. Von Richthoffen shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A head kick misses from Astalo.
A telegraphed right hand from Astalo misses the target.
Von Richthoffen looks to land a combination. Astalo sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Von Richthoffen has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Von Richthoffen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Von Richthoffen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A looping hook to the body misses from Astalo. Von Richthoffen does a little dance to reset his feet.
A head kick misses from Astalo.
Astalo throws out a loose jab but Von Richthoffen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Astalo misses with a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Von Richthoffen cracks Astalo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Von Richthoffen lands a slapping body shot.
Astalo throws a right hand that Von Richthoffen ducks under and follows up with a left that Von Richthoffen also avoids with ease.
A jab from Von Richthoffen finds it's way through Astalo's defenses. #T1#
Astalo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Astalo misses with a lunging right hand
letting Von Richthoffen counter with a right hand.
Astalo connects with an inside leg kick.
Von Richthoffen throws a big shot that misses.
Astalo ducks under a wild hook from Von Richthoffen.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Von Richthoffen, as that shot connected.
Astalo throws a hook to the side of Von Richthoffen's head but Von Richthoffen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Von Richthoffen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Astalo needs to keep his hands up - Von Richthoffen had a free shot at his head there.
Astalo misses the shot to the body.
Astalo misses with a straight left.
Astalo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Astalo is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Von Richthoffen checks a low kick from Astalo.
Von Richthoffen blocks a head kick by Astalo.
Astalo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
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!
Von Richthoffen throws a hook but Astalo avoids it easily.#T2#
Astalo moves out of range as Von Richthoffen strikes.
Von Richthoffen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Astalo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A head kick misses from Astalo.
Von Richthoffen throws a shot from downtown. Astalo moves away and avoids it.
Von Richthoffen looks to land a left hand but Astalo moved out of range nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Astalo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Astalo looks to land a left hand but Von Richthoffen moved out of range nicely.
Von Richthoffen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Astalo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Astalo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Von Richthoffen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Astalo closes the distance but Von Richthoffen moves to the side
letting Von Richthoffen counter with a right hand.
Von Richthoffen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Astalo under the eye.
Astalo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Von Richthoffen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Von Richthoffen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Von Richthoffen lands a really nice looking cross but Astalo seems unphased.
Von Richthoffen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Astalo throws a nice head kick!
#T3#
Astalo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Von Richthoffen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Astalo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Von Richthoffen.
Astalo looks to land a right hand but Von Richthoffen moved out of range.
Astalo scores with a body shot.
A clash of legs there as Von Richthoffen blocks the low kick.
Astalo misses with an uppercut.
Von Richthoffen might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Astalo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Von Richthoffen throws out the jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Astalo.
Astalo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Astalo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Von Richthoffen on the side of the head.
Astalo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Von Richthoffen.
A leg kick checked by Von Richthoffen.
Astalo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Von Richthoffen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Astalo on the side of the head.
Astalo throws a poor cross that misses
and Von Richthoffen counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Astalo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T4#
Astalo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Astalo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Von Richthoffen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Astalo thumps Von Richthoffen with a low kick.
Astalo throws out a loose jab but Von Richthoffen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Von Richthoffen tests Astalo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Von Richthoffen connects with the punch.
Von Richthoffen on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Astalo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#ROC2#
Astalo is rocked!
Von Richthoffen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Von Richthoffen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Oh Astalo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Astalo loads up on a big right hand but Von Richthoffen slips the punch.
Astalo seems to have got his legs back now.
Von Richthoffen throws a body punch but Astalo moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Von Richthoffen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Astalo. Astalo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Astalo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Von Richthoffen throws a hook but Astalo blocks it.
Astalo lands with a cross.
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 Rami Astalo will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Astalo tests Von Richthoffen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Astalo connects with a jab.#ROC#
Von Richthoffen is rocked!
Astalo connects with a solid leg kick.
Von Richthoffen is still on wobbly legs! Can Astalo finish him?
Astalo feints a jab and as Von Richthoffen dips his head, Astalo unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Von Richthoffen right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Von Richthoffen falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Astalo smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Rami Astalo!
Rami Astalo is the new bantamweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Rami Astalo gave a big smile as he said 'Its my time now!Was training hard for this tittle fight and i fucking earned this belt!'.
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Event:
Helsinki Fighting League: 50
Date: Jan 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Von Richthoffen lands a glancing blow to the side of Weber's head.
Weber tries for a takedown but Von Richthoffen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Von Richthoffen has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A slow jab from Von Richthoffen misses its intended target.
Weber thinks about countering with a head kick.
Weber looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Weber looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Von Richthoffen is fending him off so far but Weber persists. Nope, Von Richthoffen circles away and we're back to standing.
Manfred Von Richthoffen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Von Richthoffen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short right from Von Richthoffen on the inside.
Von Richthoffen lands a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Richthoffen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Von Richthoffen scores with a shot to the side of Weber's head. #CUT2#
It looks like Leon Weber has been cut.
Von Richthoffen tries to work over Weber's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Von Richthoffen misses with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Von Richthoffen. #T1#
Von Richthoffen lands a body shot.
Weber blocks a body shot from Von Richthoffen.
Von Richthoffen swings wildly with an uppercut but Weber uses good head movement to avoid it.
Von Richthoffen lands with a short shot to the head.
Von Richthoffen pushes Weber back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Von Richthoffen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Von Richthoffen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Von Richthoffen throws a nice looking combination but Weber bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Weber was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Von Richthoffen lands an overhand right.
Weber swings away with a body shot that misses
and Von Richthoffen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T2#
Weber slips a straight right by Von Richthoffen.
Weber appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Von Richthoffen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Von Richthoffen.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Von Richthoffen throws the left hand but Weber avoids the punch easily.
Weber appears to be looking for a big counter.
Von Richthoffen throws a good cross that connects.
Von Richthoffen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Von Richthoffen 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.
Weber tries for a takedown but Von Richthoffen circles away easily
and Von Richthoffen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leon Weber. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Weber throws a jab when Von Richthoffen was well out of range.
A shot to the liver by Weber. Beautiful body shot.#CL2#
Von Richthoffen clinches.
Weber's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Von Richthoffen will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Weber up against the cage.
Weber tries for a takedown but Von Richthoffen manages to get underhooks.
Weber stalling in the clinch but Von Richthoffen improves position. #T4#
Von Richthoffen tries a body shot but Weber blocks it.
Von Richthoffen leaning his opponent against the cage.
Von Richthoffen pushes Weber back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Von Richthoffen gets through Weber's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Von Richthoffen stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#BC2#
Von Richthoffen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Von Richthoffen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Von Richthoffen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Weber's head backwards.
Von Richthoffen throws out a loose jab but Weber uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manfred Von Richthoffen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Leon Weber's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Von Richthoffen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Weber.
Weber moves out of range of the strikes.
Weber has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Weber there as he acknowledges the shot.
Von Richthoffen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Weber on the side of the head.
Von Richthoffen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Weber circles away quickly and effectively.
Weber appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Richthoffen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Von Richthoffen throws a series of punches but Weber moves out of range.
Nice cross by Von Richthoffen.#T1#
Von Richthoffen throws a shot from downtown. Weber moves away and avoids it.
Von Richthoffen lands with a right hand.
Von Richthoffen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Weber was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Von Richthoffen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Weber. Weber circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Von Richthoffen misses with a body shot.
It looked like Weber was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Weber throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Weber moves away from the strike by Von Richthoffen. #T2#
Von Richthoffen lunges at Weber with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Weber's hand.
Weber slips under a jab from Von Richthoffen.
Weber is looking for a counter combo.
A big right from Von Richthoffen misses.
Von Richthoffen looks to score with a jab to the body but Weber is just out of range.
Weber changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Weber takes one to the chin there.
Von Richthoffen with a hook.
Von Richthoffen lands the left hand.#T3#
Von Richthoffen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#TD#
Weber shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Von Richthoffen's guard.#ES2#
Von Richthoffen is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Weber presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Von Richthoffen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Von Richthoffen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Weber.
Von Richthoffen lands with a good tight uppercut to 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!
Von Richthoffen is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Von Richthoffen pushes Weber back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Von Richthoffen struggles to land a body shot inside as Weber controls his hands.
#T4#
Von Richthoffen digs a right hand underneath Weber's ribcage. Weber let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Weber.
Von Richthoffen lands a hook that snaps the head of Weber backwards.
Von Richthoffen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Von Richthoffen stops a takedown attempt from Weber.
Von Richthoffen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Von Richthoffen.
Von Richthoffen scores with a shot to the side of Weber's head. #ROC2#
Weber is rocked!
Von Richthoffen unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Weber! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Von Richthoffen is unloading with more strikes now! Weber drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Manfred Von Richthoffen! Manfred Von Richthoffen retains his bantamweight title!
Manfred Von Richthoffen bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
The defeated Leon Weber had this to say: 'I knew this day would come. Concrats to Flanagan. He's a really tough opponent and a deserved champion now. I will lean from this loss and come back stronger!'.
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Event:
Helsinki Fighting League: 48
Date: Jan 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Von Richthoffen looks to land a right hand but Flanagan moved out of range.
Flanagan slips a jab from Von Richthoffen.
Von Richthoffen throws a jab but it's blocked by Flanagan.
It looked like Flanagan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Flanagan misses with a right hand
and Von Richthoffen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Von Richthoffen missing with a left hand there. Flanagan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Flanagan throws a right hand that misses
and Von Richthoffen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Von Richthoffen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Flanagan.
Von Richthoffen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Flanagan misses with a body kick.
Von Richthoffen is looking for the big counter here.
Flanagan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Von Richthoffen counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flanagan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Flanagan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Flanagan blocks a jab.#T1#
Von Richthoffen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Flanagan.
Von Richthoffen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Flanagan.
Von Richthoffen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Flanagan with a body shot.
Von Richthoffen throws a sloppy body shot
and Flanagan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Flanagan misses with a double jab
and Von Richthoffen counters with a nice uppercut.
Flanagan falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Von Richthoffen counter with a right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Walter Flanagan has been cut.
Von Richthoffen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Flanagan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Von Richthoffen moves away from the strike by Flanagan.
Flanagan has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Kung Fu Fighting Club ($200 entry fee) in the buildup to the fight.
Flanagan loads up on a big right hand but Von Richthoffen slips the punch.
Von Richthoffen might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Flanagan throws a lazy uppercut
and Flanagan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Flanagan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Von Richthoffen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T2#
A cross from Von Richthoffen lands.
Good standup being displayed there by Flanagan as he connects with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Von Richthoffen!
Flanagan misses with an uppercut
and Von Richthoffen counters with a nice uppercut.
Von Richthoffen throws a poor cross that misses
and Flanagan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Von Richthoffen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#ROC2#
Flanagan is rocked!
Flanagan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Oh Flanagan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Flanagan scores with a jab to the body.
Von Richthoffen throws a hook to the side of Flanagan's head but Flanagan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Von Richthoffen misses with a looping right.
It looked like Flanagan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Flanagan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Flanagan seems to have got his legs back now.
Von Richthoffen just misses with a punch to the body.
Walter Flanagan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Flanagan staying out of range there.
Flanagan swings for the body but Von Richthoffen moves out of range.
Von Richthoffen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Von Richthoffen is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Flanagan had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Flanagan moves out of range of the strikes.
Flanagan stuns Von Richthoffen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Flanagan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Von Richthoffen was well out of range. Poor timing from Flanagan.
Von Richthoffen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Von Richthoffen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Flanagan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Flanagan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Flanagan. Von Richthoffen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Von Richthoffen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Flanagan was well out of range. Poor timing from Von Richthoffen.
Von Richthoffen avoids the body shot from Flanagan.
#T4#
Von Richthoffen lands a right hook to the body.
A left lands for Von Richthoffen.
Von Richthoffen lunges at Flanagan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Flanagan's hand.
Flanagan throws a head kick that half lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Von Richthoffen moves out of range as Flanagan throws a body kick.
Flanagan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Von Richthoffen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Flanagan misses with a body punch
and Flanagan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Flanagan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Von Richthoffen to score with a decent uppercut.
Flanagan misses with an uppercut. Von Richthoffen saw that one coming.
It seemed like Von Richthoffen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Flanagan misses with a jab to the body
and Von Richthoffen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Flanagan throws a lazy uppercut
and Von Richthoffen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manfred Von Richthoffen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Walter Flanagan's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Von Richthoffen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Von Richthoffen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Von Richthoffen cracks Flanagan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Flanagan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Von Richthoffen was well out of range. Poor timing from Flanagan.
Flanagan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Von Richthoffen counters with a stiff right hand.
Flanagan fails to land with a series of punches.
Von Richthoffen steps in with a hook that catches Flanagan right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Von Richthoffen follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Flanagan looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Manfred Von Richthoffen!
Manfred Von Richthoffen is the new bantamweight champion!
Manfred Von Richthoffen 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:
Helsinki Fighting League: 43
Date: Dec 03, 2016 |
#R1#
A big right from Benson misses.
Von Richthoffen throws a big shot that misses.
Von Richthoffen looks to throw the jab but Benson is out of range.
Von Richthoffen missing with a left hand there. Benson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A slow jab from Von Richthoffen misses its intended target.
Von Richthoffen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Benson tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Von Richthoffen to counter with a crisp jab.
Benson throws the left hand but Von Richthoffen avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A combination from Von Richthoffen does no damage.
Benson tries to clinch up but Von Richthoffen circles away and keeps his distance.
It looked like Von Richthoffen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Von Richthoffen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T1#
Von Richthoffen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Von Richthoffen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Von Richthoffen. Benson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Benson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Von Richthoffen throwing a counter right hand but Benson manages to avoid it.
Benson moves to clinch but Von Richthoffen breaks away
and Benson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Benson misses the jab.
It looked like Von Richthoffen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A big left from Benson misses.
Benson misses the shot to the body.
Benson blocks a jab.
Von Richthoffen throws an off balance right hand
enabling Benson to counter with a crisp jab.
Benson misses the shot to the body.
Von Richthoffen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Benson.
#T2#
Von Richthoffen takes one to the chin there.#CL2#
Benson has managed to clinch.
Von Richthoffen tries to break free but Benson pushes him back against the ropes.
Von Richthoffen blocks an elbow strike from Benson.
#BC#
Von Richthoffen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Benson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Benson looks to land a left hand but Von Richthoffen moved out of range nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Von Richthoffen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Benson takes a swing at Von Richthoffen's ribcage but misses.
Von Richthoffen throwing a counter right hand but Benson manages to avoid it.
Von Richthoffen lands with an overhand left.
Von Richthoffen missing with a left hand there. Benson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Benson throws an overhand right that lands on Von Richthoffen's shoulder, as Von Richthoffen tries to avoid the shot.
Von Richthoffen cracks Benson with a good jab.
Von Richthoffen defending well as Benson loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
Benson misses with a right hand
letting Von Richthoffen counter with a right hand.
Benson missing with a left hand there. Von Richthoffen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Von Richthoffen swats away the attempt to clinch by Benson.
An attempted straight right counter from Von Richthoffen misses the target.
Benson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Von Richthoffen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Von Richthoffen missing with a left hand there. Benson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Benson misses with a body shot
letting Von Richthoffen counter with a right hand.
Von Richthoffen misses the jab.
Benson misses with an uppercut
enabling Von Richthoffen to counter with a crisp jab.
Benson thows a left - swing and a miss!
An attempted straight right counter from Von Richthoffen misses the target.
Benson wants to clinch up but Von Richthoffen keeps it at a distance.
Benson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#T4#
A slow jab from Benson misses its intended target.
Benson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Von Richthoffen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Benson.
Benson throws a lazy uppercut
and Von Richthoffen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Benson misses with a left hand
and Von Richthoffen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Von Richthoffen misses with a hook
and Benson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Von Richthoffen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Von Richthoffen throws the left hand but Benson avoids the punch easily.
Von Richthoffen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Benson.
Jab from Benson.
Benson misses with an uppercut
and Von Richthoffen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Von Richthoffen slips under a jab from Benson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manfred Von Richthoffen dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Von Richthoffen throws an overhand right that lands on Benson's shoulder, as Benson tries to avoid the shot.
Benson misses with a right hand
and Von Richthoffen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Von Richthoffen has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Benson tries to clinch
and Benson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Von Richthoffen is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Benson wants to clinch.
Benson looks to land a left hand but Von Richthoffen moved out of range nicely.
Benson moves to clinch but Von Richthoffen breaks away
and Von Richthoffen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Freddy Benson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benson misses with a hook to the body
and Von Richthoffen counters with a nice uppercut.
Benson defending well as Von Richthoffen loads up on a big left hand.
Benson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Von Richthoffen manages to avoid it.#T1#
Von Richthoffen fails to land with a series of punches.
Benson is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Von Richthoffen looks to throw the jab but Benson is out of range.
Benson looks to clinch
and Von Richthoffen counters with a straight right hand.
Benson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Von Richthoffen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Benson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Von Richthoffen throws the left hand but Benson avoids the punch easily.
Von Richthoffen misses with a hook.
Benson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Von Richthoffen.
A jab from Von Richthoffen misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Benson! But no joy.
Benson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Benson tries to clinch up but Von Richthoffen circles away and keeps his distance.#T2#
Benson throws a body punch but Von Richthoffen moves out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Von Richthoffen.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Von Richthoffen takes a swing at Benson's ribcage but misses.
Benson throws out a counter right but Von Richthoffen avoids it with no problem.
Benson throws an overhand right that lands on Von Richthoffen's shoulder, as Von Richthoffen tries to avoid the shot.
Von Richthoffen moves out of range of the strikes.
Benson misses with a left hand
and Von Richthoffen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Benson thinking.
Benson slips a jab from Von Richthoffen.
Benson wants to clinch
and Von Richthoffen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Von Richthoffen moves away from the strike by Benson.
Von Richthoffen keeps the fight on the outside.
Von Richthoffen throws a big counter combination but Benson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T3#
Benson missing with a left hand there. Von Richthoffen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Benson misses with a lunging right hand
and Von Richthoffen counters with a straight right hand.
Von Richthoffen is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Benson throws a poor cross that misses
and Von Richthoffen counters with a nice uppercut.
A shot to the body from Benson misses
and Von Richthoffen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Benson tries to clinch
and Von Richthoffen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Benson wants to clinch
and Von Richthoffen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC#
Benson is rocked!
Benson throws a jab but it's blocked by Von Richthoffen.
Von Richthoffen seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Benson rushes Von Richthoffen and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Benson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #BC#
Von Richthoffen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A big left from Benson misses.
Von Richthoffen lands a head shot.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Benson misses with an uppercut. Von Richthoffen saw that one coming.
Benson tries to close the distance and clinch but Von Richthoffen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A jab from Von Richthoffen does it's job there.
Benson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Von Richthoffen.
Benson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Benson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Benson misses with a left hand
and Benson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Benson has Von Richthoffen up against the ropes in a clinch.
Von Richthoffen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Benson.
Benson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Von Richthoffen blocks an elbow strike from Benson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Benson.
Von Richthoffen wants to break the clinch but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manfred Von Richthoffen dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Von Richthoffen cracks Benson with a good jab.
Von Richthoffen misses with a hook.
Von Richthoffen looks to land a left hand but Benson moved out of range nicely.
Von Richthoffen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A slow jab from Von Richthoffen misses its intended target.
Von Richthoffen moves away from the strike by Benson.
Von Richthoffen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Benson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Von Richthoffen misses.
Benson throws a hook but Von Richthoffen blocks it.
Von Richthoffen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Von Richthoffen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Benson can do to turn this around?
Von Richthoffen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Von Richthoffen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
The fighters circling - Von Richthoffen throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Benson ducks under a wild hook from Von Richthoffen.
Benson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Von Richthoffen ducks under a wild hook from Benson.
Von Richthoffen connects with the punch.
Benson misses with a wild body shot.
Benson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Von Richthoffen counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheers as Von Richthoffen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Benson doesn't seem phased though.
Benson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Benson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Benson swings for the body but Von Richthoffen moves out of range.
A jab from Benson misses. #T2#
Benson misses with a lunging right hand
and Von Richthoffen counters with a straight right hand.
Benson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Von Richthoffen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Benson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Von Richthoffen circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL2#
Benson darts in and clinches Von Richthoffen up against the ropes.
Benson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Benson keeps control of Von Richthoffen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Benson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Von Richthoffen tries to circle away but Benson has him pinned against the ropes.
Benson misses with an elbow strike.
#BC#
Von Richthoffen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Von Richthoffen throws an overhand right that lands on Benson's shoulder, as Benson tries to avoid the shot.
Benson tries to clinch but Von Richthoffen is having none of it.
Manfred Von Richthoffen is winning the standup battle so far.
Von Richthoffen throws a one two combo.
Von Richthoffen keeps the fight on the outside.
An attempted straight right counter from Von Richthoffen misses the target.
Benson is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.#T3##CL2#
Benson has Von Richthoffen up against the ropes in a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Benson.
Von Richthoffen is looking to break free of the clinch but Benson has double underhooks.
Benson scores with a hook to the body.
Benson lands a damaging elbow.
Benson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Von Richthoffen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Von Richthoffen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Benson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice elbow from Benson.
Von Richthoffen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Von Richthoffen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Von Richthoffen is trying to push Benson away but Benson has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
I was talking to Von Richthoffen's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Benson lands a nice elbow.
Benson can't find room to land a body shot as Von Richthoffen controls the action.
Benson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Benson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Benson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC#
Von Richthoffen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4#
Von Richthoffen throws a right hand that Benson ducks under and follows up with a left that Benson also avoids with ease.
A shot to the body from Benson misses
and Von Richthoffen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Von Richthoffen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Benson misses with a looping right.
Benson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Von Richthoffen counters with a nice body shot.
Benson throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Von Richthoffen to counter with a crisp jab.
The fighters circling - Von Richthoffen throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL2#
Von Richthoffen gets tackled into the ropes by Benson. Benson maintains the clinch.
Benson lands an elbow inside.
Von Richthoffen is trying to break free.
Von Richthoffen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Benson has him pressed against the ropes.
Freddy Benson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Von Richthoffen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Benson scores with a hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Manfred Von Richthoffen.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Von Richthoffen, 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manfred Von Richthoffen!
In his post fight interview, Manfred Von Richthoffen started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
Helsinki Fighting League: 38
Date: Oct 22, 2016 |
#R1#
Weber throws a looping overhand right but Von Richthoffen ducks down to avoid it.
Weber uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Von Richthoffen.
Weber drops down looking for a counter takedown but Von Richthoffen sprawls and moves away.
Von Richthoffen cracks Weber with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Manfred Von Richthoffen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Von Richthoffen scores with a hook.
Weber with a lazy takedown attempt
and Von Richthoffen counters with a left and a right that stings Weber.
Von Richthoffen has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Weber shoots in for a takedown but Von Richthoffen shows good takedown defense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Weber fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Von Richthoffen to the ground. Weber is now in Von Richthoffen's guard.
Weber wants to pass the guard but Von Richthoffen is keeping the position.
Weber won't allow Von Richthoffen to get back to his feet. #T1#
Von Richthoffen is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Weber advances to half guard. #SUB#
Weber seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Von Richthoffen is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Leon Weber!
Leon Weber retains his bantamweight title!
Leon Weber spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
Helsinki Fighting League: 36
Date: Oct 08, 2016 |
#R1#
Von Richthoffen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Von Richthoffen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Von Richthoffen misses with an uppercut.
Von Richthoffen cracks Snow with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Von Richthoffen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Von Richthoffen looks to land a right hand but Snow moved out of range.
Von Richthoffen just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromSnow.
Some wild striking there from Von Richthoffen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Richthoffen blocks a head kick by Snow.
A little jabbing left from Von Richthoffen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Von Richthoffen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Snow on the side of the head.#T1#
Snow pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Von Richthoffen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Snow throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
No joy there for Von Richthoffen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Snow on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Snow wants to clinch
enabling Von Richthoffen to counter with a crisp jab.
Von Richthoffen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Snow's head.
Von Richthoffen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A swing and a miss from Von Richthoffen.
Von Richthoffen has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.#T2#
Von Richthoffen avoids the head kick by Snow.
It seemed like Von Richthoffen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The fighters circling - Von Richthoffen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Snow stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Von Richthoffen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Von Richthoffen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Von Richthoffen, as that shot connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Von Richthoffen throws the left hand but Snow avoids the punch easily.
Snow takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#T3#
Von Richthoffen throws the left hand but Snow avoids the punch easily.
Snow lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Snow looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Snow with a hook.
Snow throws a leg kick that misses.
Snow keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Von Richthoffen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Snow half committed to a counter leg kick.
Snow throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Von Richthoffen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Von Richthoffen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Manfred Von Richthoffen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Snow throws a head kick that misses.
Nice defenses there by Snow.
Von Richthoffen might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Snow missing with a left hand there. Von Richthoffen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Von Richthoffen misses with a hook.
A head kick misses from Snow.
Despite the aggression on Von Richthoffen's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Von Richthoffen throws a right hand that misses
and Snow cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Snow throws a lazy uppercut
and Von Richthoffen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
An inside leg kick from Snow misses.
Snow moves forwards but Von Richthoffen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manfred Von Richthoffen dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Von Richthoffen throws a hook to the side of Snow's head but Snow sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Von Richthoffen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sloppy strikes from Von Richthoffen. Those never looked like landing.
Snow was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Snow moves to clinch but Von Richthoffen breaks away
enabling Von Richthoffen to counter with a crisp jab.
Von Richthoffen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Snow moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Snow is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Richthoffen misses with a looping right.
An attempted straight right counter from Snow misses the target.
Von Richthoffen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Von Richthoffen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Snow.
Snow is looking for a counter combo.#T1#
Von Richthoffen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Snow, right into the meat.
Snow slips under a jab from Von Richthoffen.
Snow is looking to counter punch.
Snow fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Von Richthoffen manages to avoid it.
Von Richthoffen throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Snow tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A little jabbing left from Von Richthoffen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Von Richthoffen loads up on a big right hand but Snow slips the punch.#T2#
Snow swings for the body but Von Richthoffen moves out of range.
Snow throws a head kick but Von Richthoffen moves out of range.
Von Richthoffen throws a lazy right hand but Snow sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Snow is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Snow blocks a jab.
Von Richthoffen just misses with a punch to the body.
Snow swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Snow uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Von Richthoffen.
Von Richthoffen misses with a double jab
and Snow counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Von Richthoffen throws a series of punches but Snow moves out of range.
Snow throwing a counter right hand but Von Richthoffen manages to avoid it.
Von Richthoffen throws a sloppy body shot
and Snow counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Snow moves away from the strike by Von Richthoffen.
Snow lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A slow jab from Von Richthoffen misses its intended target.
Snow lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Snow pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Despite the aggression on Von Richthoffen's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Von Richthoffen misses with a looping right.
Snow throws a big counter combination but Von Richthoffen scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Manfred Von Richthoffen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Von Richthoffen throws a good cross that connects.
No joy there for Von Richthoffen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Snow feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T4#
Von Richthoffen throws a looping overhand right but Snow ducks down to avoid it.
Snow misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Von Richthoffen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Snow with a body shot.
Von Richthoffen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Snow fails with an attempt to clinch.
Snow could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Snow misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Von Richthoffen.
Snow ducks under a wild hook from Von Richthoffen.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Von Richthoffen misses with a left hand
and Snow counters with a nice uppercut.
A head kick misses from Snow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manfred Von Richthoffen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Snow dodges the punch combination from Von Richthoffen.
Von Richthoffen cracks Snow with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Von Richthoffen misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Richthoffen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Von Richthoffen misses with a body punch
and Snow counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Von Richthoffen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Snow connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Von Richthoffen scrambles back to his feet.
A big left from Snow misses.
Snow throws a hook to the side of Von Richthoffen's head but Von Richthoffen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Von Richthoffen throws an overhand right that lands on Snow's shoulder, as Snow tries to avoid the shot.
Von Richthoffen is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Nice defenses there by Snow.
Von Richthoffen loads up on a big right hand but Snow slips the punch.
Von Richthoffen lands with a cross.
Von Richthoffen looks to throw the jab but Snow is out of range. #T2#
Von Richthoffen misses with a hook.
Von Richthoffen just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromSnow.
Snow tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A little jabbing left from Von Richthoffen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Snow throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Von Richthoffen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Snow looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Snow defending well as Von Richthoffen loads up on a big left hand.
Snow tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Von Richthoffen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Von Richthoffen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Von Richthoffen misses with a hook.#T3#
Snow throws a head kick but Von Richthoffen moves out of range.
A nice side step and Von Richthoffen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Snow slips a straight right by Von Richthoffen.
Snow thinks about countering with a head kick.
Von Richthoffen lands with a right hand.
Snow avoids a punch combination nicely.
Snow looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
A jab from Von Richthoffen finds it's way through Snow's defenses. #T4#
Von Richthoffen misses the shot to the body.
Snow moves out of range of the strikes.
Snow looks to land a combination but Von Richthoffen avoids it well.
Snow misses with a head kick.
Von Richthoffen throws a series of punches but Snow avoids them all with ease.
Snow is looking for a counter combo.
Von Richthoffen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Snow sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Snow ducks under a wild hook from Von Richthoffen.
Jon Snow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Snow slips a jab from Von Richthoffen.
And that's the end of the fight!
Manfred Von Richthoffen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Von Richthoffen has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manfred Von Richthoffen!
Manfred Von Richthoffen bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
Helsinki Fighting League: 32
Date: Sep 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Manuwa misses the jab.
Manuwa definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A punch combination from Manuwa misses. #CL#
Manuwa moves into the clinch.
Von Richthoffen wants to break free but Manuwa has control.
#BC2#
Von Richthoffen breaks the clinch.
Manuwa fails to land with a series of punches.
Manuwa doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Von Richthoffen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Decent striking displayed by Von Richthoffen there.
Manuwa misses with a kick to the body
and Von Richthoffen counters with a nice uppercut.
Von Richthoffen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A punch combination from Manuwa misses.
Manuwa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Von Richthoffen.
Manuwa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Von Richthoffen unleashes a big counter combination but Manuwa bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Manuwa closes the distance but Von Richthoffen moves to the side
and Von Richthoffen counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Von Richthoffen misses with a few strikes there.
Manuwa is trying hard to land a takedown here. Von Richthoffen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Von Richthoffen lands a nice shot that snaps Manuwa's head back.
Manuwa motions for Von Richthoffen to come forward. Manuwa throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Von Richthoffen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Von Richthoffen throws a good cross that connects.
Manuwa moves out of range of the strikes.
Von Richthoffen blocks the body kick.
Von Richthoffen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Von Richthoffen is looking for the big counter here.
Von Richthoffen jabs Manuwa right on the nose. Manuwa blinks but takes it well.
Manuwa moves to clinch but Von Richthoffen breaks away
and Von Richthoffen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Manuwa misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A little jabbing left from Von Richthoffen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sean Manuwa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Von Richthoffen's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Von Richthoffen duly obliges. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Manuwa moves to clinch but Von Richthoffen breaks away #KD2#
and Von Richthoffen counters with a nice right hand that sends Manuwa toppling to the canvas! Manuwa scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Von Richthoffen finish him?!#ROC2#
Manuwa is rocked!
Sean Manuwa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Von Richthoffen lands with an uppercut that bounces Manuwa off the cage and back into range.
Oh Manuwa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Von Richthoffen is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Manuwa had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Von Richthoffen loads up on a big right hand but Manuwa slips the punch.
Manuwa seems to have got his legs back now.
Manfred Von Richthoffen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Manuwa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Von Richthoffen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Von Richthoffen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Manuwa throws a head kick that misses.
Von Richthoffen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Manuwa.
Manuwa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Manuwa throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Manuwa throws a leg kick that is checked
and Von Richthoffen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Manuwa misses with a combination
and Von Richthoffen counters with a straight right hand.
Manuwa has his takedown stuffed
and Von Richthoffen counters with a left to the body. #T3#
Manuwa fails with a takedown attempt.
Von Richthoffen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Manuwa circles away quickly and effectively.
Manuwa misses with a double jab.
Von Richthoffen misses with a looping right.
Von Richthoffen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Manuwa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Von Richthoffen counters with a straight right hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Von Richthoffen, as that shot connected.
Manuwa wants to clinch but Von Richthoffen slips to the side
and Von Richthoffen counters with a nice uppercut.
Manuwa shoots and misses
and Von Richthoffen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
Von Richthoffen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Manuwa looks to clinch
and Von Richthoffen counters with a nice uppercut.
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!
Von Richthoffen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Manuwa tries to clinch up
letting Von Richthoffen counter with a right hand.
Manuwa shoots and misses
and Von Richthoffen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Manuwa has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Manuwa there as he acknowledges the shot.
Manuwa moves to clinch but Von Richthoffen breaks away
and Von Richthoffen counters with a big right hand! Oh Manuwa is in trouble here! Von Richthoffen follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Manfred Von Richthoffen!
After the fight, Manfred Von Richthoffen 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:
Helsinki Fighting League: 28
Date: Aug 06, 2016 |
#R1#
Berdnikov misses with a body kick.
Berdnikov ducks under a wild hook from Von Richthoffen.
Von Richthoffen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Berdnikov slips a jab from Von Richthoffen.
Von Richthoffen looks to throw the jab but Berdnikov is out of range.
Berdnikov appears to be looking for a big counter.
Berdnikov goes for a double leg but Von Richthoffen avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Von Richthoffen continues to drive forward.
Von Richthoffen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Von Richthoffen throws a counter combo.
Von Richthoffen misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Richthoffen throws a hook to the side of Berdnikov's head but Berdnikov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Berdnikov is looking to clinch but Von Richthoffen is avoiding it.
It seemed like Von Richthoffen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Berdnikov misses with a double jab
and Berdnikov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Berdnikov ducks under a wild hook from Von Richthoffen.
Berdnikov moves to clinch but Von Richthoffen breaks away
and Von Richthoffen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Von Richthoffen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Berdnikov misses with a lunging right hand
and Von Richthoffen counters with a left and a right that stings Berdnikov.
Berdnikov throws a body punch but Von Richthoffen moves out of range.
Von Richthoffen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#T2#
Von Richthoffen cracks Berdnikov with an open hand slap.#ROC2#
Berdnikov is rocked!
Berdnikov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Von Richthoffen.
Berdnikov slips under a jab from Von Richthoffen.
Berdnikov wants to clinch
and Berdnikov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Berdnikov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Von Richthoffen blocks the body kick.
Berdnikov misses with a few strikes there.
A little jabbing left from Von Richthoffen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Berdnikov thows a leg kick but Von Richthoffen checks it
and Von Richthoffen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Von Richthoffen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Von Richthoffen throws a hook but Berdnikov avoids it easily.
Berdnikov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Berdnikov throws a series of punches but Von Richthoffen avoids them all with ease.
A big left from Von Richthoffen misses.
Berdnikov throws a sloppy body shot
and Von Richthoffen counters with a stiff right hand.
Oh Berdnikov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Berdnikov misses with a wild body shot.
Berdnikov seems to have got his legs back now.
Berdnikov tries to clinch there but Von Richthoffen circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Von Richthoffen! But no joy.#KD2#
Von Richthoffen feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Berdnikov sprawling to the canvas! Berdnikov rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Von Richthoffen finish him?!
Manfred Von Richthoffen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Horrible takedown attempt by Berdnikov or perhaps it was just good defense by Von Richthoffen, which made it look bad.
Von Richthoffen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Von Richthoffen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Von Richthoffen avoids the body shot from Berdnikov.
Berdnikov tries to clinch but Von Richthoffen moves away #KD2#
and Von Richthoffen counters with a nice right hand that sends Berdnikov toppling to the canvas! Berdnikov scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Von Richthoffen finish him?!
Berdnikov throws a right hand that Von Richthoffen ducks under and follows up with a left that Von Richthoffen also avoids with ease.
Von Richthoffen lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Berdnikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It seemed like Von Richthoffen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Berdnikov misses with a takedown
and Von Richthoffen counters with a big right hand! Oh Berdnikov is in trouble here! Von Richthoffen follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Manfred Von Richthoffen!
Manfred Von Richthoffen bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
Helsinki Fighting League: 25
Date: Jul 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Astalo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Astalo there as he acknowledges the shot.
Von Richthoffen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Astalo under the eye.
Von Richthoffen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Astalo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've been told by Astalo's head coaches at Team Migraine that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Astalo throws a series of punches but Von Richthoffen moves out of range.
Astalo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Von Richthoffen's sensitive parts.
Astalo lands a lovely overhand right.
Astalo misses with an uppercut. Von Richthoffen saw that one coming.
Astalo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Von Richthoffen manages to avoid it.
Astalo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Von Richthoffen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Von Richthoffen keeps the fight on the outside.
Astalo lands a jab to the nose.
Rami Astalo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Astalo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Astalo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Von Richthoffen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Astalo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Von Richthoffen checks it well.
Astalo throws the left hand but Von Richthoffen avoids the punch easily.
Astalo throws a hook but Von Richthoffen avoids it easily.#T1#
Von Richthoffen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Von Richthoffen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Astalo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Von Richthoffen has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Astalo defending well as Von Richthoffen loads up on a big left hand.
Von Richthoffen lands with a straight right. Astalo didn't see that one coming.
Astalo misses with a wild body shot.
Astalo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Von Richthoffen.
Astalo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Von Richthoffen was well out of range. Poor timing from Astalo.
Von Richthoffen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Von Richthoffen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Astalo in his tracks.
Astalo cracks a nice hook into Von Richthoffen's ribs.
Astalo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Von Richthoffen.
Astalo tries to clinch
and Von Richthoffen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Astalo needs to keep his hands up - Von Richthoffen had a free shot at his head there.
Von Richthoffen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Astalo throws an off balance right hand
and Von Richthoffen counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#
Astalo is rocked!#T2#
Von Richthoffen scores with a sloppy right hand. Astalo should have avoided that one.
Oh Astalo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Astalo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Astalo scores with a hook to the body. Von Richthoffen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Astalo feints and then cracks Von Richthoffen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Von Richthoffen down.
Astalo seems to have got his legs back now.
Von Richthoffen tries to bum rush Astalo with a series of wild strikes but Astalo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Von Richthoffen is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Astalo had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Von Richthoffen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Astalo misses the jab.
Astalo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Von Richthoffen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Astalo has time to react.
Von Richthoffen ducks under a wild hook from Astalo.
Von Richthoffen throws the left hand but Astalo avoids the punch easily.
Nice uppercut there from Von Richthoffen.
Astalo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Von Richthoffen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Astalo misses with a straight left. #T3#
Astalo looks to land a combination but Von Richthoffen avoids it well.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Von Richthoffen! But no joy.
Astalo tests Von Richthoffen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Astalo cracks the inside of Von Richthoffen's front leg.
Von Richthoffen drops his hands momentarily and Astalo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Von Richthoffen moves away from the strike by Astalo.
Astalo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Von Richthoffen moves away.
Astalo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nice uppercut lands for Von Richthoffen. That snapped Astalo's head back.
Von Richthoffen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Astalo.
Von Richthoffen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Astalo throws a sloppy head kick and Von Richthoffen moves out of range easily.
Astalo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Von Richthoffen counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Astalo throws out a loose jab but Von Richthoffen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Astalo missing with a left hand there. Von Richthoffen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T4#
Von Richthoffen avoids the head kick by Astalo.
Astalo throws a series of punches but Von Richthoffen avoids them all with ease.
Astalo is breathing heavily.
Von Richthoffen scores with a jab. Astalo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Astalo throws a big shot that misses.
A little jabbing left from Von Richthoffen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Astalo misses with a hook to the body
and Astalo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Astalo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Von Richthoffen is out of range and Astalo settles back down.
Von Richthoffen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Von Richthoffen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Astalo.
Astalo with a hook.
A big left from Astalo misses.
Von Richthoffen throws a lazy right hand but Astalo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A quick step to the side and Astalo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Von Richthoffen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Astalo to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Von Richthoffen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Astalo.
Astalo throws a lazy right hand but Von Richthoffen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Von Richthoffen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
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 Rami Astalo will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Astalo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Astalo lands with a cross.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Von Richthoffen.
Astalo swings widly with a right hand
and Von Richthoffen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Von Richthoffen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A swing and a miss from Von Richthoffen.
Astalo misses with a straight left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Von Richthoffen! But no joy.
Astalo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Von Richthoffen finds it's way round the side to connect with Astalo's head.
Von Richthoffen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Astalo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Von Richthoffen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Astalo walks into a straight right hand from Von Richthoffen.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Von Richthoffen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Manfred Von Richthoffen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good shot there by Von Richthoffen.
Von Richthoffen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Astalo at a distance.
A jab from Von Richthoffen does it's job there.#T1#
Von Richthoffen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Von Richthoffen avoids the body shot from Astalo.
Astalo throws an off balance right hand
and Von Richthoffen counters with a huge left! Astalo is in big trouble! He's backing up but Von Richthoffen isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Astalo from any more damage. A dominating finish by Von Richthoffen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Manfred Von Richthoffen!
A very excited looking Manfred Von Richthoffen rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
Helsinki Fighting League: 24
Date: Jul 02, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Raskolnikov rushes Von Richthoffen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Raskolnikov.
Raskolnikov lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Raskolnikov.
Raskolnikov lands a knee to the body.
Von Richthoffen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Raskolnikov working Von Richthoffen over with knees to the body.
Raskolnikov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Von Richthoffen's defenses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Raskolnikov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Raskolnikov.
Knees in the clinch landing for Raskolnikov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Raskolnikov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Von Richthoffen avoids it.
Raskolnikov crunches a lovely knee into Von Richthoffen's ribcage.
Raskolnikov has Von Richthoffen pressed against the cage.
Von Richthoffen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Raskolnikov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Raskolnikov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Von Richthoffen takes a shot to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Von Richthoffen's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T1#
Raskolnikov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Von Richthoffen or not.
Von Richthoffen looks winded!
Raskolnikov working Von Richthoffen over with knees to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Raskolnikov.
Von Richthoffen can't break the clinch.
Von Richthoffen is trying to break the clinch but Raskolnikov is controlling him.
Raskolnikov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Von Richthoffen has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Raskolnikov seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Von Richthoffen can turn it around.
Raskolnikov lands a nice elbow.
Von Richthoffen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Raskolnikov slowing the pace effectively.
Raskolnikov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Von Richthoffen backwards.
Raskolnikov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Raskolnikov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Raskolnikov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Von Richthoffen is looking to break free of the clinch but Raskolnikov has double underhooks.
Raskolnikov lands a knee to the body.
Raskolnikov working Von Richthoffen over with knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Raskolnikov lands with a right to the head.
Raskolnikov lands a nice knee to the body.
Von Richthoffen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Von Richthoffen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T2#
Von Richthoffen tries to break free but Raskolnikov pushes him back against the cage.
Von Richthoffen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Raskolnikov lands a nice knee to the body.
Raskolnikov lands a nice knee to the body.
Raskolnikov with a knee to the head.
Raskolnikov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Von Richthoffen takes an elbow to the forehead.
Raskolnikov lands an elbow that stopped Von Richthoffen in his tracks for a moment.
Raskolnikov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Raskolnikov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Raskolnikov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Von Richthoffen avoids it.
Raskolnikov misses with a knee strike.
Raskolnikov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Raskolnikov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Von Richthoffen has had enough of the clinch but Raskolnikov keeps him there for the moment.
Raskolnikov trying to land knees to the body.
Von Richthoffen has had enough of the clinch but Raskolnikov keeps him there for the moment.
Knees in the clinch landing for Raskolnikov.
Von Richthoffen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Von Richthoffen takes a knee right on the jaw!
Raskolnikov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
#T3#
Raskolnikov lands a left hand.
Raskolnikov keeps control of Von Richthoffen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Von Richthoffen is trying to break the clinch but Raskolnikov has him pressed against the cage.
Raskolnikov scores with a knee to the head.
Von Richthoffen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Von Richthoffen tries to circle away but Raskolnikov has him pinned against the cage.
Raskolnikov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Raskolnikov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Von Richthoffen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Raskolnikov scores a nice knee to the body.
Von Richthoffen tries to circle away but Raskolnikov has him pinned against the cage.
Von Richthoffen can't break the clinch.
Raskolnikov lands an elbow just above Von Richthoffen 's eye.
Raskolnikov is struggling to control the position.
Von Richthoffen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Raskolnikov avoiding damage.
Raskolnikov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Von Richthoffen is defending well for now.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Raskolnikov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Raskolnikov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Von Richthoffen.
Raskolnikov lands an elbow that stopped Von Richthoffen in his tracks for a moment.
Raskolnikov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Von Richthoffen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Raskolnikov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Von Richthoffen blocks it with crossed arms.
Raskolnikov tries a body shot but Von Richthoffen blocks it.
A frustrated look appears on Von Richthoffen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Von Richthoffen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Von Richthoffen is trying to break free.
Raskolnikov lands a nice elbow.
Von Richthoffen tries to break the clinch but Raskolnikov is controlling the position.
Raskolnikov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Von Richthoffen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Raskolnikov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Raskolnikov prevents Von Richthoffen from breaking the clinch.
Von Richthoffen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Raskolnikov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#ROC#
Von Richthoffen is rocked!
Von Richthoffen working hard to break the clinch.
Von Richthoffen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rod Raskolnikov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Raskolnikov throws an overhand right that lands on Von Richthoffen's shoulder, as Von Richthoffen tries to avoid the shot.
Von Richthoffen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Von Richthoffen keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Raskolnikov gets a clinch.
Raskolnikov keeps control of Von Richthoffen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Von Richthoffen tries to break the clinch but Raskolnikov is controlling the position.
Raskolnikov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Von Richthoffen.
Raskolnikov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Von Richthoffen's efforts to push away.
Raskolnikov keeps control of Von Richthoffen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Raskolnikov scores with a shot to the side of Von Richthoffen's head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Von Richthoffen is looking to break free of the clinch but Raskolnikov has double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raskolnikov prevents Von Richthoffen from breaking the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Raskolnikov.
Raskolnikov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Von Richthoffen backwards.
Raskolnikov tries to land knees in the clinch but Von Richthoffen avoids the damage to the body. #T1#
A nice glancing elbow lands by Raskolnikov.
Raskolnikov digs a right hand underneath Von Richthoffen's ribcage. Von Richthoffen let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC2#
Von Richthoffen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Raskolnikov lands a nice shot that snaps Von Richthoffen's head back.
Von Richthoffen is still on wobbly legs! Can Raskolnikov finish him?
Raskolnikov drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Von Richthoffen right on the button. Von Richthoffen goes down! Raskolnikov follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Raskolnikov gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rod Raskolnikov!
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Event:
Helsinki Fighting League: 19
Date: May 28, 2016 |
#R1#
Von Richthoffen scores with a nice head shot.
Von Richthoffen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Von Richthoffen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Von Richthoffen seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Von Richthoffen scores with a jab to the head.
Weber with a poor takedown
and Von Richthoffen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Von Richthoffen throws a big shot that misses.
Weber closes this distance looking for a takedown but Von Richthoffen circles away.
Von Richthoffen looks to throw the jab but Weber is out of range.
Weber is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Von Richthoffen jabs at Weber's body.
Von Richthoffen looks to land a combination but Weber avoids it well.
Von Richthoffen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
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!
Von Richthoffen throws a lazy uppercut
#TD2#
and Weber decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Von Richthoffen's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB2#
Weber drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Weber seems to have locked his on tight now - Von Richthoffen screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Weber, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Leon Weber!
An intense looking Leon Weber took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'They call me the Submission Machine.. you know why!'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Nowak throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL2#
and Von Richthoffen counters by clinching up.
Nowak is trying to break the clinch but Von Richthoffen is controlling him.
Nowak wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Von Richthoffen just leaning against Nowak, taking a breather.
Nowak really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nowak is trying to break the clinch but Von Richthoffen is controlling him.
Nowak tries to circle away but Von Richthoffen has him pinned against the cage.
Nowak wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Von Richthoffen tries to pull guard but Nowak forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Von Richthoffen keeps control of Nowak as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Von Richthoffen has Nowak pressed against the cage, preventing Nowak from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Von Richthoffen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nowak backwards.
Von Richthoffen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#ROC2#
Nowak is rocked!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Oh Nowak is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#TD2#
Von Richthoffen pulls guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Von Richthoffen wants to sweep here but Nowak controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Nowak would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Nowak seems to have got his legs back now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nowak is fighting to break Von Richthoffen's control of his arms but Von Richthoffen is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Von Richthoffen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nowak is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Von Richthoffen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nowak defends well.
Von Richthoffen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nowak is controlling him. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Von Richthoffen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nowak trying to stand up but can't free himself from Von Richthoffen's guard.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nowak lands a head kick!
#CL2#
Von Richthoffen moves into the clinch.
Von Richthoffen pushes Nowak back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Von Richthoffen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nowak's efforts to push away.
Nowak is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Von Richthoffen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Von Richthoffen throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nowak can't break the clinch.
Nowak working hard to break the clinch.#T3#
Stalling in the clinch from Von Richthoffen.
Nowak is trying to break the clinch but Von Richthoffen is controlling him.
Nowak gets underhooks to prevent Von Richthoffen's takedown attempt.
Jan Nowak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manfred Von Richthoffen.#TD2#
Von Richthoffen pulls guard successfully.
Von Richthoffen has a closed guard, preventing Nowak from standing up.
Von Richthoffen pulls Nowak in to control the position. #SUB2#
Von Richthoffen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nowak defends it easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Von Richthoffen is pulling down on Nowak's head to control his posture. #T4#
Von Richthoffen is continuing to stall.
Nowak wants to stand but Von Richthoffen is controlling his posture from full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A head kick misses from Nowak.
Von Richthoffen checks a low kick from Nowak.#CL2#
Von Richthoffen instigates a clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Von Richthoffen keeps control of Nowak as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nowak is trying to force a seperation but Von Richthoffen has the dominant position.
Nice body punch from Von Richthoffen.
Von Richthoffen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Nowak gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Von Richthoffen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manfred Von Richthoffen dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Von Richthoffen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nowak swivels and escapes.
Nowak throws a big counter combination but Von Richthoffen scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Von Richthoffen avoids a kick to the body.
Nowak misses with a head kick.
Nowak throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Von Richthoffen counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops Nowak! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by Von Richthoffen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Manfred Von Richthoffen!
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