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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 30, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Ahdoodi clinches.
Puerto is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#TD2#
Puerto wants the takedown. Ahdoodi is fighting it off but Puerto persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Ahdoodi's guard against the cage.
My spies in 3Band MMA ($500/week) inform me that Puerto has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Ahdoodi wants to sweep here but Puerto controlling him for the moment.
Puerto trying to control the position from guard on top but Ahdoodi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ahdoodi trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Ahdoodi working for a triangle but Puerto defends it easily.
Puerto passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ahdoodi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Puerto pulls his head out easily. #T1#
Ahdoodi tries to get to full guard but Puerto has control of the leg.
Ahdoodi is working hard here to advance position.
Puerto looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Puerto wants to pass to mount but Ahdoodi is defending the position.
Puerto throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Puerto wants to work for an arm triangle but Ahdoodi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ahdoodi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Puerto is working away from the top position though.
Puerto thows a huge punch but Ahdoodi dodges it nicely.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Puerto is looking to take a break and control but Ahdoodi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ahdoodi scores with a punch to the head.#CUT#
It looks like Juanito Puerto has been cut.
Puerto tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ahdoodi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Puerto tries to close the distance and clinch but Ahdoodi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ahdoodi appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD#
Puerto gets caught flat footed, as Ahdoodi shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Ahdoodi is working Puerto over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T3#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ahdoodi wants to pass the guard but Puerto is keeping the position.
Ahdoodi advances position into side control!
Puerto is trying to buck Ahdoodi off.
Ahdoodi working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ahdoodi trying to control the position but Puerto is working away.
Puerto can't do much from the bottom here. #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.
An elbow from Ahdoodi crashes against the mat.
Puerto struggling a bit here.
Puerto tries to improve position but can't.
Ahdoodi trying to control the position but Puerto is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ahdoodi staying calm.
Ahdoodi grinds an elbow into Puerto's temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ahmaid Ahdoodi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Juanito Puerto's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Ahdoodi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#CL2#
Puerto has closed the distance and engaged Ahdoodi in a clinch.
Puerto can't break the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ahdoodi - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#TD#
Ahdoodi works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Puerto wants to control the position but Ahdoodi says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Puerto is refusing to be controlled, as Ahdoodi sits in half guard. #SUB#
Ahdoodi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Puerto sees it coming and defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puerto is looking to escape.#T1#
Ahdoodi is pressing down on Puerto's thigh, looking to free his foot. Puerto is holding on for now.
Puerto trying to hold on to Ahdoodi's head to control him but Ahdoodi postures up.
Puerto pushes Ahdoodi off looking to stand but Ahdoodi dives back in and keeps control.
Puerto is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Ahdoodi trying to control the action but Puerto is working from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Puerto is trying to control but can't.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Puerto takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ahdoodi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Puerto tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ahdoodi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Puerto in his tracks. #ROC#
Puerto is rocked!#CL#
Ahdoodi pushes Puerto up against the cage in a clinch.
Ahdoodi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ahdoodi drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD2#
Puerto has Ahdoodi pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Puerto pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Ahdoodi tumbling to the mat - Puerto dives into Ahdoodi's guard.
Puerto stopping the sweep attempt from Ahdoodi.#T3#
Ahdoodi looking to control.
Puerto would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Puerto advances position into side control!
Puerto content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Ahdoodi tries to bench press Puerto off him but Puerto keeps the position.
Puerto working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #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.
Puerto looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Ahdoodi is avoiding damage well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ahdoodi sneaks back into half guard.
Puerto blocks the strikes from Ahdoodi.
Ahdoodi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Puerto can do to turn this around?
Ahdoodi tries to roll over but Puerto keeps him under control.#SUB#
Ahdoodi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ahdoodi wants to control but Puerto is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ahmaid Ahdoodi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Juanito Puerto's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Puerto looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Ahdoodi!
Ahdoodi sneaks back into half guard.
Puerto prevents Ahdoodi from improving his position.#SUB#
Ahdoodi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puerto wants to take a breather but Ahdoodi is having none of it.
Puerto thows a huge punch but Ahdoodi dodges it nicely.
#T1#
Ahdoodi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Puerto.
Ahdoodi manages to get to full guard.
Puerto being controlled here momentarily.
Ahdoodi looking for a sweep. Not yet Ahdoodi, not yet.
Puerto works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Puerto lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ahdoodi wants to get back to full guard.
Ahmaid Ahdoodi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Ahdoodi holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Puerto trying to control from half guard but Ahdoodi is working away. #SUB2#
Puerto is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ahdoodi sees it coming and defends easily.
Puerto wants to free his trapped foot but Ahdoodi is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T3#
Ahdoodi wants to control but Puerto is keeping busy.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A punch combination from Ahdoodi misses.
Puerto tries to clinch there but Ahdoodi circles away.
Ahdoodi half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
The crowd cheers as Ahdoodi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Puerto doesn't seem phased though.#TD2#
Puerto drives through with a takedown into Ahdoodi's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Puerto throws a big right hand that misses.
Ahdoodi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Puerto advances to half guard.
Ahdoodi wants to improve his position but Puerto is controlling well.
#T4#
Puerto performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ahdoodi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Puerto's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Puerto's back!
Ahdoodi lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Ahdoodi.
Ahdoodi thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Ahdoodi lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Puerto.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Puerto manages to escape to a better position under a series of strikes. Ahdoodi is now in side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Juanito Puerto.
I think Ahdoodi 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ahmaid Ahdoodi!
Ahmaid Ahdoodi 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:
TWGC 14 (265lbs, D3): London Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Dec 22, 2016 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Juanito Puerto and Rupert Whiston. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Juanito Puerto! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 3 losses; Rupert Whiston!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Colin Fotheringham and Andrew Berry.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Whiston closes the distance and clinches.
Whiston manages to pull guard.
Whiston has Puerto pulled in close to control his posture.
Whiston is continuing to stall.
Puerto will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Whiston keeping full guard, as Puerto tries to pass.
Whiston controlling Puerto's posture.
Whiston looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Puerto puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whiston manages to get to full guard.
Whiston lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Puerto (0) vs (2) Whiston
We've been hearing good reports from Puerto'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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whiston wants to pass the guard but Puerto is keeping the position.
Whiston advances to half guard.
Puerto wants to improve his position but Whiston is controlling well.
Puerto trying to hold on to Whiston's head to control him but Whiston postures up.
Whiston not doing much here.
Let's hope that Whiston has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Puerto is looking for a sweep. Whiston is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whiston performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Whiston.
Whiston's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Puerto really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Puerto is controlling Whiston's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Whiston is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Whiston trying to pass the guard but Puerto defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whiston is controlling the pace.
My spies in 3Band MMA ($500/week) inform me that Whiston has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Whiston passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Puerto (0) vs (5) Whiston
Whiston fails to move to back control.
Puerto tries to reverse the position but Whiston maintains control.
Whiston avoids the attempt from Puerto to control.
Whiston content just to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puerto tries to hold on but Whiston pushes him away.
Whiston tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Whiston takes Puerto's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Puerto is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Puerto (0) vs (8) Whiston
Whiston controlling from the back.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Puerto trying to control the hands but Whiston breaks the grip.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Whiston controlling the positon.
Puerto looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Whiston is riding his opponent, not letting Puerto buck him off.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
More stalling from Whiston.
Puerto just trying to survive but Whiston is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Puerto turns into Whiston and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Puerto (2) vs (8) Whiston
Whiston controlling Puerto's posture.
Puerto stopping the sweep attempt from Whiston.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Puerto wants to control from the top but Whiston keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Whiston is controlling Puerto's posture.
Puerto wants to control from the top but Whiston keeps moving.
Whiston has control of Puerto's left arm, preventing Puerto from doing any damage.
Puerto preventing the sweep.
Whiston is controlling Puerto's posture.
Puerto tries to free his leg and advance position but Whiston is retaining full guard.
Whiston has his hands on Puerto's head, controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Whiston looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Puerto trying to control but Whiston is working from the bottom.
Whiston pulls Puerto in to control the position.
Puerto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Whiston is keeping the position for now.
Whiston keeping moving, preventing Puerto from controlling successfully.
Whiston wants to sweep here but Puerto controlling him for the moment.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Whiston has Puerto pulled in close to control his posture.
Puerto trying to control but Whiston is working from the bottom.
Whiston pulls Puerto in to control the position.
Puerto trying to control the position from guard on top but Whiston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Puerto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Whiston is keeping the position for now.
Whiston wants to sweep but no luck.
Whiston is pulling down on Puerto's head to control his posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Whiston is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Puerto (2) vs (10) Whiston
Whiston 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.
Whiston preventing the sweep.
Whiston 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.
Whiston stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Puerto swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Whiston seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Whiston postures up.
Whiston looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Puerto had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Whiston defends it easily.
Puerto looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Puerto can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Whiston controls the pace.
Yet more stalling tactics from Whiston.
Whiston is pushing down on Puerto's leg trying to pass to half guard. Puerto is fighting to maintain full guard but Whiston has managed to sneak the leg through.
Puerto is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Whiston pulls his head out easily.
Whiston content to control rather than advance.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Whiston passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Puerto (2) vs (13) Whiston
Whiston wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Whiston controlling from the full mount.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Puerto regains half guard.
Whiston takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Puerto is trying to get back to full guard.
Whiston performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Puerto makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Puerto.
And that's the end of the fight!
Whiston wins on points by 13 to 2. |
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Event:
TWGC 14 (265lbs, D3): London Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 21, 2016 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Bulgarian Grappler and Juanito Puerto. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Bulgarian Grappler! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Juanito Puerto!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Colin Fotheringham and James Glass.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Grappler closes the distance and clinches.
Grappler works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Grappler (2) vs (0) Puerto
Puerto is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Grappler rolls with it to try and escape but Puerto cranks on the arm and Grappler is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Juanito Puerto! |
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 73
Date: Oct 29, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Ronaldo gets the takedown into side control. #ES#
Puerto sneaks out the side door and pushes Ronaldo away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Puerto really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#TD2#
Ronaldo drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Puerto tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ronaldo struggling to keep hold of the position.
Ronaldo avoiding Puerto 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB2#
Ronaldo is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Puerto knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Puerto for a finish.
Ronaldo trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#SUB2#
Puerto is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#T1##SUB2#
Ronaldo is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Puerto surviving as best he can, preventing damage. #SUB2#
Ronaldo is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Puerto knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Puerto for a finish. #SUB2#
Ronaldo tightening his grip on Puerto, looking for the choke.
Even with his hooks in, Ronaldo manages to miss with strikes from the back. #T2#
Ronaldo throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Puerto trying to control but not successfully.
Puerto covering up well and avoiding damage.
Puerto covering up well under a series of strikes from Ronaldo. #SUB2#
Puerto is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Ronaldo missing with punches from the back. #T3##SUB2#
Ronaldo is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Puerto has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2#
Ronaldo is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Puerto defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB2#
Ronaldo is looking for the choke from the back position but Puerto is controlling his hands well. #SUB2#
Ronaldo is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Puerto looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T4##SUB2#
Ronaldo working for a choke but Puerto is defending well.
Puerto covering up well under a series of strikes from Ronaldo. #SUB2#
Puerto fending off the submission attempt from Ronaldo.
Puerto looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB2#
Ronaldo is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Puerto won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Ronaldo off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Pele Ronaldo!
A very excited looking Pele Ronaldo made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 65
Date: Sep 29, 2016 |
#R1#
Wainamoinen lands a right hook to the body.
Wainamoinen lands a jab to the head.
#CUT#
It looks like Juanito Puerto has been cut.
Wainamoinen digs a good body shot into Puerto's ribs.#CL#
Wainamoinen takes the fight into the clinch.
Wainamoinen pushes Puerto back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wainamoinen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wainamoinen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Puerto backwards.
Puerto wants to break the clinch but can't.
Wainamoinen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wainamoinen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wainamoinen lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wainamoinen scores with a hook to the body.
A short right from Wainamoinen on the inside.
Wainamoinen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wainamoinen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Wainamoinen as Puerto tries to tie him up.
Puerto is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T1#
Wainamoinen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wainamoinen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Puerto backwards.
Wainamoinen lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Wainamoinen.
Wainamoinen lands a right hand.
Puerto has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Wainamoinen after a bit of a struggle.
Wainamoinen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#ROC#
Puerto is rocked!
Puerto wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Puerto is still on wobbly legs! Can Wainamoinen finish him?
Wainamoinen pushes Puerto back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Wainamoinen.
Puerto seems to have recovered his senses.
Puerto looks winded!
Wainamoinen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wainamoinen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wainamoinen lands with a light punch inside. #CUT#
That has opened up Juanito Puerto's cut even more.
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!
Wainamoinen pushes Puerto against the cage. Wainamoinen is working some dirty boxing. Wainamoinen pushes off with a quick right hook! Puerto goes down! Puerto tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Wainamoinen moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Veikkko Wainamoinen!
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 57
Date: Aug 27, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Puerto scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Duffy's coaches at Odins Body Workshop have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Puerto sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Duffy is looking to escape.
Duffy on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Duffy tries to get out of the position.
Duffy trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Puerto seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Let's hope that Puerto has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Duffy on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puerto perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Puerto thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Duffy wants to get back to his feet.
Puerto uses his free foot to push down on Duffy's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Duffy.
BOOM! Puerto connects with a massive shot to the dome!
#CUT2#
It looks like Phil Duffy has been cut.#T1#
Puerto with good strikes from the mount here!#CUT2#
Phil Duffy's cut is getting worse.
Puerto controlling the pace for now.
Puerto takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
#SUB2#
Puerto working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Duffy is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Puerto has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Duffy taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Juanito Puerto!
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 50
Date: Jul 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Left hook, right uppercut from Briggs. #CUT#
It looks like Juanito Puerto has been cut.
Briggs grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Puerto takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Briggs cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Shannon Briggs!
Post fight, Shannon Briggs took to the microphone: 'YEAH ITS THE CHAMP. SHANNON THE CANNONwt. YEAH YEAH LETS GO CHAMP CHAMP LETS GO CHAMP YEAH SHANNON THE CANNON YEAH LETS GO CHAMP YEAH YEAH LETS GO CHAMP YEAH SHANNON THE CANNON'.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 44
Date: Jun 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Cheryshev bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Puerto's head backwards.#CUT#
It looks like Juanito Puerto has been cut.
We've been told by Cheryshev's head coaches at The Axis of Evil that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Cheryshev jabs at Puerto's body.
Cheryshev avoids a punch combination nicely.
Puerto swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Cheryshev to counter with a crisp jab.
Cheryshev throws out a powerful jab.
Cheryshev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cheryshev cracks a nice hook into Puerto's ribs.
Puerto looks winded!#KD#
Cheryshev cracks Puerto with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Cheryshev has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Puerto to stand back up!#ROC#
Puerto is rocked!
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!
Cheryshev throws an uppercut from hell that sends Puerto clean off his feet! He's out cold! Cheryshev stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yuri Cheryshev!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Gilliam dives in for a single leg takedown but Puerto sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL2#
Puerto has managed to clinch.
Puerto throws an elbow but it misses.
#BC#
Gilliam manages to break the clinch.
#TD#
Gilliam drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gilliam wants to stand but Puerto is controlling his posture from full guard.
Gilliam controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gilliam wants to stand but Puerto is controlling his posture from full guard. #T1#
Puerto has his hands on Gilliam's head, controlling the position.
Gilliam slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Puerto has his hands on Gilliam's head, controlling the position.
Puerto wants to get back to his feet but Gilliam is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Gilliam stopping the sweep attempt from Puerto.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Puerto looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Gilliam can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Puerto controls the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gilliam preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Puerto 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.
Puerto postures up in Gilliam's guard and throws a big left but Gilliam blocks it.
Gilliam wants to stand but Puerto is controlling the position.
Puerto forces his way into half guard.#T3#
Gilliam is controlling Puerto's trapped leg to prevent Puerto from advancing to side control.
Gilliam really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gilliam trying to control here.
Gilliam tries to kick Puerto off but Puerto keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Puerto seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gilliam does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gilliam trying to get back to full guard but Puerto takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Gilliam squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Gilliam knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Puerto on the ground.
Puerto is in the full mount, landing strikes. #CUT2#
It looks like Rudolph Gilliam has been cut.
Puerto takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
My spies in Physical Training Sparring Gym inform me that Puerto has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T4#
Puerto can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gilliam is looking to escape.
Puerto looking to ground and pound but Gilliam is blocking nicely.
Gilliam really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Puerto takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB2#
Gilliam has left one of his arms exposed and Puerto doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Gilliam screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Juanito Puerto!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 22, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Puerto closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Buck did well to prevent Puerto getting side control.
Puerto not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Puerto performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Buck pushes Puerto off looking to stand but Puerto dives back in and keeps control.
Puerto thows a huge punch but Buck dodges it nicely.
Puerto prevents Buck from standing back up.
Puerto sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T1##REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Puerto darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Puerto lands a nice short elbow.
Puerto is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB2#
Puerto seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Buck is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Juanito Puerto!
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Event:
TWGC 11 (265+lbs, D3): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 2
Date: May 19, 2016 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Alejandro Scott and Juanito Puerto. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Alejandro Scott! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Juanito Puerto!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Scott closes the distance and pushes Puerto back into the cage.
Scott jumps guard and drags Puerto to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Scott pulls Puerto in to control the position.
Puerto looking to sit in guard and control but Scott gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Scott (2) vs (0) Puerto
Puerto looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Scott might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Puerto working a defensive guard here.
Puerto keeping full guard, as Scott tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puerto trying to keep a closed guard but Scott is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puerto keeping full guard, as Scott tries to pass.
Puerto is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Scott defends well.
Scott slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scott stands and throws Puerto's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Scott (5) vs (0) Puerto
Scott tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Puerto is trying to improve his position.
Scott taking a breather here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott is looking to take a break and control but Puerto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Scott has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Puerto! Score +2 for reaching mount: Scott (7) vs (0) Puerto
Scott tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puerto tries to reverse the position but Scott maintains control.
Scott controlling his opponent.
Puerto wants to control but Scott is having none of it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Scott looking to control but Puerto is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Puerto is trying to reverse the position but instead Scott has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Scott (10) vs (0) Puerto
Scott is not going to allow Puerto to sit and survive in this position.
Scott is hanging on to Puerto's back as he tries to escape.
Scott tightening his grip on Puerto, looking for the choke.
Scott keeps control of the position easily here as Puerto tries to buck him off.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Scott avoiding Puerto 's attempts to control his hands.
Scott controls the action.
Puerto trying to control the action but Scott just sinks the hooks in.
Puerto looking very determined here, making life difficult for Scott.
We've been hearing good reports from Scott'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.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Scott controls the position.
Puerto wants to escape the position.
Puerto is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Scott struggling to keep hold of the position.
Puerto controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad spot.
Scott has good solid back control here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Scott is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Puerto tries to escape but Scott has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Scott working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Puerto trying to control the hands but Scott won't let him.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Puerto manages to reverse the position and now he's in Scott's guard. Nice work there by Puerto.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Scott (10) vs (2) Puerto
Scott keeping full guard, as Puerto tries to pass.
Scott tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Puerto sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Puerto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Scott is keeping the position for now.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Puerto controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Scott keeping full guard, as Puerto tries to pass.
Scott is pulling down on Puerto's head to control his posture.
Puerto forces his way into half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Scott works his way to full guard. Good work.
Scott lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Scott (12) vs (2) Puerto
Scott has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Scott works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Puerto trying to control but Scott postures up.
Puerto is trying to get back to full guard.
Scott is controlling the pace.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Puerto won't allow Scott to pass to mount.
Puerto wants to get back to full guard.
Scott perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Puerto is looking for a sweep. Scott is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Scott stalling.
Puerto wants to control but Scott is keeping busy.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Puerto tries to roll over but Scott keeps him under control.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Scott in particular looking to stall.
Puerto is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Scott pulls his head out easily.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Scott tries to pass the half guard into mount. Puerto knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Puerto tries to roll over but Scott keeps him under control.
Puerto is still trying to improve position.
Scott trying to mount his opponent but Puerto defends it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Scott prevents Puerto from improving his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
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Event:
TWGC 11 (265+lbs, D3): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 18, 2016 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Juanito Puerto and Wayne Kane. Kane comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Imperial March kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! This should be fireworks!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Juanito Puerto! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Wayne Kane!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kane doesn't manage to clinch there - Puerto circles away.
Puerto clinches with his opponent.
Puerto manages to pull guard.
Kane advances to half guard.
Puerto moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kane trying to control the position from guard on top but Puerto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kane pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Puerto is keeping the position for now.
Kane must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kane engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Puerto controlling Kane's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puerto had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kane defends it easily.
Puerto really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kane trying to control the position from guard on top but Puerto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Puerto wants to sweep but no luck.
Puerto is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kane looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puerto looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kane passes into half guard.
Puerto is controlling Kane's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Kane is trying to control. Puerto wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puerto manages to get to full guard.
Kane controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Puerto seems keen to control Kane's posture.
Kane looking to sit in guard and control but Puerto gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Puerto (2) vs (0) Kane
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puerto passes into half guard.
Puerto is looking to advance position but Kane won't allow it.
Kane wants to control but Puerto passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Puerto (5) vs (0) Kane
Kane is holding Puerto down, trying to stall.
Kane is letting Puerto control him for a moment.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Puerto wants to control but Kane is keeping him busy.
Kane can't do much from the bottom here.
Kane 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.
Kane is trying to work for a sweep but Puerto has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Puerto (7) vs (0) Kane
Puerto looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Puerto wants to take Kane's back here but Kane is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Kane is looking to improve his position but Puerto isn't that keen on the idea.
Puerto tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Puerto avoids the attempt from Kane to control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Puerto controlling from the full mount.
Kane is looking to get to half guard.
Puerto controlling from the full mount.
Puerto prevents Kane from getting the reversal.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kane is trying to reverse the position but instead Puerto has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Puerto (10) vs (0) Kane
Kane is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Puerto off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Puerto slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Kane rolls, trying to escape but Puerto keeps control of the position.
Puerto is working for a rear naked choke. Kane is not defending it well and Puerto has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Kane refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Kane's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Juanito Puerto! |
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