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Event:
Helsinki Fighting League: 37
Date: Oct 15, 2016 |
#R1#
Merdaka swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by XsX.#CUT#
It looks like Malcolm XsX has been cut.
XsX slips a jab and a cross from Merdaka.
Merdaka throws a right and a left that XsX avoids nicely. #TD2#
XsX scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
XsX landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Check out the look on XsX's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
XsX has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
XsX lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Merdaka is not content to let XsX control the position.
Merdaka is looking to work his way out of this bad position but XsX is controlling him well.
Merdaka taking a bit of punishment here - XsX scoring with strikes.
XsX scoring with punches and elbows. #ROC2#
Merdaka is rocked!
XsX working the ground and pound.
Oh Merdaka is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
XsX scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Merdaka is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and XsX can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Malcolm XsX!
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Event:
Helsinki Fighting League: 34
Date: Sep 24, 2016 |
#R1#
XsX on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lee moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lee pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces XsX back to the cage. Lee follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT2#
It looks like Malcolm XsX has been cut.
XsX has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lee finds it's way round the side to connect with XsX's head.
XsX walks into a straight right hand from Lee.
Lee lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lee misses the shot to the body.
Lee scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab lands there for Lee.
Lee misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lee lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Lee misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from XsX on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1##KD2#
Lee lands a big right hand that sends XsX crashing to the mat! Lee stays standing though and waves XsX back to his feet!#ROC2#
XsX is rocked!#KD2#
Lee cracks XsX with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Lee has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning XsX to stand back up!
Oh XsX is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lee throws a monster overhand right that drops XsX! Lee follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brandon Lee!
In his post fight interview, Brandon Lee 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: 32
Date: Sep 10, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Pappas shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Pappas was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
XsX is trying to control Pappas's posture but Pappas avoids it.
XsX is looking to regain half guard here but Pappas keeps moving and retains side control.
XsX is still trying to improve position.
Pappas scores with a couple of short elbows.
XsX is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pappas working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pappas is working XsX over with some ground and pound from side control.
XsX is looking to reverse the position.
Pappas trying to control the action but XsX is working from the bottom.
Pappas working the ground and pound.#T1#
XsX tries to buck Pappas off but Pappas is having none of it.
XsX is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
XsX takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Pappas is putting a hurting on XsX here, landing some big shots from side control.
You can see the frustration on XsX's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Pappas connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused XsX some visible discomfort.
XsX tries to improve position but can't.
XsX takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
XsX wants to control but Pappas postures up.
Pappas trying to control the position but XsX is working away.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if XsX can do anything to dispel that myth.
Pappas working the ground and pound.
You can see the frustration on XsX's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
Pappas wants to control but XsX is keeping him busy.
Pappas lands an elbow.
Pappas working the ground and pound.
Pappas working the head with strikes.
Pappas lands a decent elbow from side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pappas landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
XsX struggling a bit here.
XsX looks to move to half guard but instead Pappas has passed into mount! Damn!
XsX gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
XsX looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Pappas wants to pass to mount but XsX is defending the position.
XsX on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
XsX looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pappas moves into full mount! XsX won't be happy about that!
Pappas lands a big elbow.
Pappas with a couple of short strikes.
XsX takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
XsX is looking to improve his position but Pappas isn't that keen on the idea.#T4#
XsX manages to regain half guard. Good work.
XsX is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Pappas scores with a couple of nice shots.
XsX wants to get back to full guard.
Pappas working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
XsX trying to hold on to Pappas's head to control him but Pappas postures up.
XsX tries to get to full guard but Pappas has control of the leg. #SUB2#
XsX is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pappas pulls his head out easily.
XsX looks winded!
Pappas is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pappas raining down shots from the mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Pappas dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
XsX slips a straight right by Pappas.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pappas. XsX does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pappas gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and XsX counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Pappas stuffs the takedown attempt from XsX. XsX gets slowly back to his feet. #TD2#
XsX decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice strikes from XsX there.
Pappas manages to get to full guard.
Pappas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1#
Pappas wants to sweep but no luck.
Pappas is working hard here to advance position.
Pappas might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pappas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
XsX scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
XsX with a nice head shot there.
Pappas trying to control the position.
Tom Pappas overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
XsX connects with a couple of short punches.
XsX is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
XsX postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
XsX must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pappas wants to sweep here but XsX controlling him for the moment. #T2#
XsX keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Pappas's head.
Pappas bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in XsX's guard. #REVR#
Our spies down at at English Top Team - THE Hybrid Gym (11 ELITE ) inform us that XsX has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
XsX looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pappas is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
XsX working for a triangle but Pappas defends it easily.
Pappas is working XsX over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB2#
XsX looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pappas connects with a couple of short punches.#T3#
Pappas advances position into side control!
Pappas has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Pappas in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
XsX is looking for a sweep.
Pappas trying to control the action but XsX is working from the bottom.
Pappas creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
XsX tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pappas in side control lands a decent elbow.
Pappas lands a nice forearm strike.
Pappas grinds an elbow into XsX's temple.
XsX tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pappas wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T4#
Pappas trying to control the position but XsX is working away.
Pappas lands a nice forearm strike.
XsX manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Pappas landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
XsX on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Pappas.
Pappas trying to pass the guard but XsX defending well. #SUB2#
XsX looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pappas thows a huge punch but XsX dodges it nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pappas is keen to just control but XsX is a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Pappas 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#
Pappas shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD#
Pappas drives through with a takedown into guard.
Pappas throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
XsX escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pappas gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
XsX working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pappas doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pappas manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Pappas avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pappas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that XsX can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
XsX looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Pappas has picked XsX up and slammed him! XsX can't keep hold of the triangle and Pappas manages to pass to side control!
XsX is trying to control Pappas's posture but Pappas avoids it.
XsX takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Pappas working the body and head with strikes.
Pappas trying to control the action but XsX is working from the bottom.
Pappas scores with punches from side control.
Pappas lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear XsX down.
XsX takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Pappas could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
XsX taking a bit of punishment here - Pappas scoring with strikes.
Pappas working the ground and pound.
Pappas scores with a couple of short elbows.
XsX takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Pappas lands a nice forearm strike.
Pappas lands an elbow.
Tom Pappas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
XsX is looking for a sweep.
XsX is not content to let Pappas control the position.
XsX tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on XsX's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Pappas scores with punches from side control.
Pappas trying to control the action but XsX is working from the bottom.
Pappas scores with punches from side control.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
XsX can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
Pappas wants to control but XsX is keeping him busy.
XsX is looking for a sweep.
Pappas working the ground and pound.
Pappas just content to control the position.
XsX is looking to regain half guard here but Pappas keeps moving and retains side control.
Pappas scoring with punches from side control.
Pappas lands some shots froms side control.
XsX can't do much from the bottom here.
XsX regains half guard.#T4#
Pappas is looking to take a break and control but XsX is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pappas lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB2#
XsX actively working from the bottom here.
Pappas takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Pappas working the head and body with strikes.
XsX gets full guard.#SUB2#
XsX throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pappas sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed XsX's guard.
Malcolm XsX has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
XsX wants to improve his position but Pappas is controlling well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tom Pappas showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pappas, 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tom Pappas!
Tom Pappas bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
Helsinki Fighting League: 31
Date: Sep 03, 2016 |
#R1#
Nassar lands a jab to the head.
Nassar lands a jab.#CUT#
It looks like Malcolm XsX has been cut.
Nassar displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from XsX.
Nassar getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nassar scores with a jab. XsX acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #ROC#
XsX is rocked!
Nassar lands an overhand right.
XsX is still on wobbly legs! Can Nassar finish him?
Nassar cracks XsX with a left hook right on the temple and XsX goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Nassar lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully XsX is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). George Nassar!
Our winner, George Nassar, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 09, 2016 |
#R1#
XsX slaps away a takedown attempt from Tubby, before circling back to the center of the mat.
XsX is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Tubby with a body shot.
Tubby tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but XsX swivels and escapes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from XsX! But no joy.
Tubby doesn't manage to clinch there - XsX circles away.
Tubby shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and XsX counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terence Tubby. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tubby fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tubby with a lazy takedown attempt
and XsX cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
XsX looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
XsX postures up and lands a big shot to Tubby's brow.
Tubby is trying to control the position but XsX postures up. #T1#
XsX landing some decent shots from guard.
XsX working some strikes from top position.
XsX keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tubby's head.
Tubby really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
XsX is working Tubby over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tubby not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
XsX wants to control from the top but Tubby keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
XsX lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Tubby is breathing heavily.
XsX is in close to Tubby's body, working some short punches and elbows.#ROC2#
Tubby is rocked!
XsX loads up on a big left hand. Tubby felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - XsX looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Tubby can't hide his disappointment, as XsX celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Malcolm XsX!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 03, 2016 |
#R1#
Walker looks to clinch
and XsX counters with a lovely shot to the body.
XsX shoots in and drives through. Walker sprawls well.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Walker is defended easily by XsX.#TD2#
XsX feints and as Walker raises his hands in defense, XsX changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walker is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Walker has momentary wrist control but XsX slips an elbow through the middle.#T1#
Walker wants to sweep here but XsX controlling him for the moment.
XsX throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Walker works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Walker will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
XsX in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
XsX postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#ROC2#
Walker is rocked!
XsX landing with the ground and pound.
Oh Walker is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
XsX gets to his feet and stands over Walker, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Walker felt that one! XsX unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Walker from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Malcolm XsX!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Kent tries to clinch there but XsX circles away.
#TD2#
XsX darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
XsX is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
XsX is thwarting Kent's attempts to control the position.
XsX prevents Kent from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
XsX looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. XsX lands a nice short elbow.#ROC2#
Kent is rocked!
Kent wants to get back to full guard.
Oh Kent is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
XsX lands a big elbow - Kent is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for XsX!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Malcolm XsX!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 01, 2016 |
#R1#
XsX shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bailey as he jumps to the side.
An attempted straight right counter from Bailey misses the target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bailey looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
XsX throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bailey's waist but Bailey gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing XsX off to one side.
XsX closes the distance and clinches up with Bailey, looking for a takedown. XsX pushes Bailey against the cage but Bailey circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bailey changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Antonia Bailey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Malcolm XsX.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bailey wants to clinch up but XsX keeps it at a distance.
XsX looks like he wants to counter punch here.#TD2#
XsX shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#T1#
Bailey desperately trying to maintain half guard.
XsX trying to mount his opponent but Bailey defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bailey trying to control here.
XsX is nestled in close to Bailey, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
XsX takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
XsX lands a big elbow - Bailey is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for XsX!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Malcolm XsX!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 28, 2016 |
#R1#
Bowman has a takedown stuffed.
XsX is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Bowman misses with a body shot.
XsX swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#TD2#
XsX shoots in and gets a takedown into Bowman's guard.#SUB#
XsX avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells XsX's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
XsX working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bowman's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
XsX scoring with punches to the head and body.
XsX keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bowman's head.
XsX lands a couple of decent looking shots.#ROC2#
Bowman is rocked!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells XsX's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Oh Bowman is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
XsX gets to his feet and stands over Bowman, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Bowman felt that one! XsX unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Bowman from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Malcolm XsX!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 645 Round 1
Date: Jun 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Soooza pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A swing and a miss from Soooza.
Soooza will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Soooza lands with a good body shot.
Jacare Soooza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Soooza throws a shot to the body.
XsX with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Soooza to score with a decent uppercut.#CUT2#
It looks like Malcolm XsX has been cut.#TD#
XsX throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Soooza tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. XsX is in Soooza's guard.
XsX keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Soooza's head.
XsX will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Soooza looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but XsX is defending well. Soooza quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! XsX has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Soooza celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jacare Soooza!
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