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Event:
Eight Limbs XXXIV - Igor Dolla
Date: Nov 14, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A lazy left from Kin finds it's target.
Potku looks to throw a body kick
and Kin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Potku with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kin to score with a decent uppercut.
Potku throws a front kick aimed at Kin's knee but Kin avoids it well.
It looked like Kin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Potku walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CL2#
Potku closes the distance and clinches.
Potku misses with the head strike.
Potku working aggressively here.
Kin is trying to break the clinch but Potku has him pressed against the ropes.
Potku scores with a nice hook to the head.
Potku lands a hook that snaps the head of Kin backwards.
Kin is trying to force a seperation but Potku has the dominant position.
Potku softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Potku working aggressively here.
Kin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Potku lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kin is trying to break free.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Potku.#T1#
Kin is trying to force a seperation but Potku has the dominant position.
Potku lands with a light punch inside.
Potku swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kin tries to break the clinch but Potku is controlling the position.
Kin has had enough of the clinch but Potku keeps him there for the moment.
Potku scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Potku lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Potku throws a head punch that misses.
Kin is trying to force a seperation but Potku has the dominant position.
Potku lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Potku lands with a left to the head.
Potku lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A body shot lands from Potku.
Potku is working Kin over against the ropes.
Kin wants to get back to striking at distance but Potku won't allow it.
Kin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A nice left hand lands by Potku.
Kin is trying to break the clinch but Potku is controlling him.
Kin is trying to break the clinch but Potku is controlling him.
Kin is trying to break free.
Kin is trying to push Potku away but Potku has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.#T2#
Kin wants to break the clinch but can't.
Potku lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kin backwards.
Potku lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kin backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice right hand lands inside from Potku.
Potku softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Kin wants to get back to striking at distance but Potku won't allow it.
Potku throws a head punch that misses.
Potku lands with a short shot to the head.
Potku keeps control of Kin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kin is trying to break the clinch but Potku is controlling him.
Potku lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #ROC2#Kin is rocked!
Potku goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Potku swings wildly with an uppercut but Kin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kin tries to circle away but Potku has him pinned against the ropes.
Kin working hard to break the clinch.
Potku lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Potku keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kin's efforts to push away.
Potku scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Oh Kin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Potku lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paavo Potku dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Potku takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kin lunges at Potku with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Potku's hand.
Kin cracks Potku with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kin seems to have got his legs back now.
Potku swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Berto Kin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD2#
Kin walks into a big right hand from Potku and goes down! The referee sends Potku to a neutral corner as Kin gets back to his feet. He looks OK so we're back under way.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Potku throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Potku throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kin.
Kin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Potku.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Potku! But no joy.
Kin lands the left hand.
Potku displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kin throws out the jab.
Potku uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kin.
As Kin backs off Potku throws a huge counter combo but Kin manages to avoid it all.#T1#
Potku on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#CL2#
Potku moves into range and clinches up with Kin.
Potku lands a body shot.
Potku lands with a short shot to the head.
Kin wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kin wants to get back to striking at distance but Potku won't allow it.
Kin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Potku has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Potku misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kin wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kin takes a shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Potku.
A right hand to the body from Potku.
Kin is trying to break the clinch but Potku has him pressed against the ropes.
Potku keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kin's efforts to push away.
Potku digs a right hand underneath Kin's ribcage. Kin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kin wants to break free but Potku has control.
Kin is trying to force a seperation but Potku has the dominant position.#T2#
Kin is trying to break the clinch but Potku is controlling him.
Kin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Potku.
Potku lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kin tries to break the clinch but Potku is controlling the position.
Kin tries to break the clinch but Potku is controlling the position.
Kin wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kin tries to break the clinch but Potku is controlling the position.
Kin is trying to push Potku away but Potku has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Potku scores with a hook to the body.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kin is trying to break the clinch but Potku has him pressed against the ropes.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Potku.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short uppercut from Potku.
Potku pushes Kin back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch. #BC#
Kin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice uppercut lands for Potku. That snapped Kin's head back.
Kin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice defenses there by Potku.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paavo Potku showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##CL2#
Potku gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Paavo Potku is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kin is trying to force a seperation but Potku has the dominant position.
Kin tries to circle away but Potku has him pinned against the ropes.
A frustrated look appears on Kin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kin can't break the clinch.
Kin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Potku lands an uppercut.
Kin is looking to break free of the clinch but Potku has double underhooks.
Potku prevents Kin from breaking the clinch.
Kin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Potku has him pressed against the ropes.
Well,Kin is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kin working hard to break the clinch.
Kin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Potku softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Potku presses Kin against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kin is trying to force a seperation but Potku has the dominant position.
Kin tries to circle away but Potku has him pinned against the ropes.#T1#
Kin wants to break free but Potku has control.
Kin working hard to break the clinch.
Kin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Kin has had enough of the clinch but Potku keeps him there for the moment.
Berto Kin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Potku lands a shot to the body.
Kin can't break the clinch.
Kin tries to break free but Potku pushes him back against the ropes.
Potku lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kin tries to break free but Potku pushes him back against the ropes.
Kin wants to break free but Potku has control.
Potku cracks Kin with a nice body shot.
Potku misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kin is trying to break the clinch but Potku is controlling him.
A short right from Potku on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kin. #T2#
Kin lands an uppercut.
Potku prevents Kin from breaking the clinch.
Kin misses with a punch on the inside.
Paavo Potku seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kin misses with some punches.
Potku throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kins head.
Kin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Potku lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kin or not.
A short left from Kin.
Kin has had enough of the clinch but Potku keeps him there for the moment.
A frustrated look appears on Kin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Kin fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Potku.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kin throws a head punch that misses.
Kin misses with the head strike.
A short right from Potku.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paavo Potku comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Potku winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight for Paavo Potku!
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight for Paavo Potku!
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight for Paavo Potku!
Paavo Potku wins by unanimous decision!
During a confident post fight interview, Paavo Potku thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Eight Limbs XXVIII - Tacko
Date: Oct 21, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Potku scores with a sloppy right hand. Python should have avoided that one.
Potku throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Python takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CUT#It looks like Cyrius Python has been cut.
We've been informed that Python has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A decent looking cross lands there for Potku.
Potku fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Python looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Potku throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Potku scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Python doesn't seem bothered though. #CL#
Potku has managed to clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Potku.
Potku lands with a right to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Python is trying to break the clinch but Potku is controlling him.
Potku presses Python against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Potku misses with a punch on the inside.
Python misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Potku.
#T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Python.
Python wants to break free but Potku has control.
Potku goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Python looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
Python manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Potku forces Python back against the ropes and clinches.
Potku has Python pressed against the ropes, preventing Python from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Python's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Potku lands a shot to the body.#BC2#
Python escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Python takes one to the side of the head.
Paavo Potku is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Python tries to clinch but Potku moves out of range.
Python takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Potku looks to score with a jab to the body but Python is just out of range.#T2##CL#
Potku pushes Python up against the ropes in a clinch.
Python has a couple of punches blocked by Potku.
Potku misses with a hook from the clinch.
Potku lands a body shot in the clinch.
#BC2#
Python breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Potku throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Potku swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Python tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Potku manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Potku has taken the fight to the clinch.
Potku misses with a punch on the inside.
Python blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Python blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paavo Potku dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cyrius Python's cut.
That's time! Potku's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Python wants to clinch up but Potku keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Potku closes the distance and clinches.
Python blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Python tries a body shot but Potku blocks it.
Python can't find room to land a body shot as Potku controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Python.
Potku lands a nice uppercut.
Python's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Potku swings wildly with an uppercut but Python uses good head movement to avoid it.
Potku throws a punch but it's blocked by Python.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice left hand lands by Potku.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Python.
Potku lands with a light punch inside. #T1#
Python can't break the clinch.
Potku has a couple of punches blocked by Python.
Potku misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Potku fails to land.
Potku prevents Python from breaking the clinch.
Python wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Potku has him pressed against the ropes.
Potku struggles to land a body shot inside as Python controls his hands.
Potku tries to work over Python's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Potku misses with a hook from the clinch.
Potku is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Python can do to turn this around?
Potku prevents Python from breaking the clinch.
Potku lands with a light punch inside.
Python tries to break the clinch but Potku is controlling the position.
Python prevents a body shot from Potku.
Potku goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Potku lands an uppercut.#T2#
Python is trying to break free.
Potku keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Python's efforts to push away.
Potku misses with a hook from the clinch.
Potku fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Potku lands with a light punch inside. #BC2#
Python breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Python takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Cyrius Python seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Potku misses with a jab, cross combination.
#CL#
Potku drives through and clinches with Python against the ropes.
Python is trying to stall.
Potku lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paavo Potku dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Cyrius Python's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Python instigates a clinch.
Paavo Potku is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Python is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Potku avoiding damage as Python throws knees to the body.
Python is looking to break free of the clinch but Potku has double underhooks.
Python doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Python.
Potku misses with a punch to the body.
Python is trying to break the clinch but Potku is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Potku lands a right hand.
Python blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T1#
Potku managing to block the knees to the body from Python.
Potku softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Potku scores with a nice hook to the head.
Python is trying to break the clinch but Potku has him pressed against the ropes.
Python swings wildly with an uppercut but Potku uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cyrius Python has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Python swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Python throws an elbow but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Python fails to land.
Python misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Python. #T2#
Potku working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Python is trying to force a seperation but Potku has the dominant position.
Potku throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pythons head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Potku.
Potku digs a right hand into Python's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Python's gas tank.
Python scores with a shot to the side of Potku's head.
Potku throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pythons head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Python lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Python throws a head punch that misses.
Potku lands with a short shot to the head.
Potku lands a right hand that snaps the head of Python backwards.
Python tries to land knees in the clinch but Potku avoids the damage to the body.
Python takes a shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Python fails to land.
Python misses with a punch to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paavo Potku showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Potku has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Paavo Potku!
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Paavo Potku!
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Paavo Potku!
Paavo Potku wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking Paavo Potku 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:
Eight Limbs XXVI - Gattuso
Date: Oct 10, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kin explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kin works over Potku's head and body with a nice combination.
Potku slips a jab and a cross from Kin.
Potku throws a hook to the side of Kin's head but Kin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Potku misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL2#
Potku clinches.
A right handed body shot lands from Potku.
Kin is trying to break the clinch but Potku has him pressed against the ropes.
Kin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Potku lands a body punch in the clinch.
Good body shot from Potku.
Potku lands a nice shot to the body.
Potku has Kin pressed against the ropes, preventing Kin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Potku tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Potku has him pressed against the ropes.
Kin tries to break free but Potku pushes him back against the ropes.
Potku keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kin's efforts to push away.#T1#
Kin blocks a body shot from Potku.
Potku throws a head punch that misses.
Potku misses with a hook to the ribs.
Potku tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Potku makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Potku fails to land.
Potku presses Kin against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kin tries to break the clinch but Potku is controlling the position.
Potku scores with a shot to the side of Kin's head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Potku.
Kin has had enough of the clinch but Potku keeps him there for the moment.
Potku throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kin tries to circle away but Potku has him pinned against the ropes.
Potku has Kin pressed against the ropes, preventing Kin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Potku throws a punch but it's blocked by Kin.
Kin tries to break free but Potku pushes him back against the ropes.
Potku lands a hook to the side of the head.
Our sources have told us that Kin has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Potku keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kin's efforts to push away.
Potku works on Kin's body with a couple of short punches.#T2#
Potku scores with a nice hook to the head.
Potku lands a left hand.
Potku lands a body punch in the clinch.
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!
Potku lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Potku keeps control of Kin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Potku.
Potku digs a right hand underneath Kin's ribcage. Kin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kin is breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Potku - that landed with a thud.
Potku lands a body shot in the clinch.
Potku lands an uppercut.
Potku digs a right hand underneath Kin's ribcage. Kin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kin is trying to break the clinch but Potku is controlling him.
Potku lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Potku makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Potku has him pressed against the ropes.
Kin tries to circle away but Potku has him pinned against the ropes.
Potku misses with some punches.
Kin tries to circle away but Potku has him pinned against the ropes.
A shot in the inside from Potku.
A short right from Potku.
Kin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paavo Potku dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Potku staggers Kin with a jab and knocks him down with a follow up straight! Kin looks in trouble, will he beat the count?! The count has reached 5 and he's only back to 1 knee - it's going to be close! 6,7,8 - he's up! No! He's back down again! 9...10 - he's can't beat the count and Potku is victorious!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Paavo Potku!
Paavo Potku decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Eight Limbs XX - Earl Simmons
Date: Sep 14, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick lands for Snow.
#CL2#
Snow gets a clinch.
Snow keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Potku's efforts to push away.
Snow misses with a punch to the body.
Snow tries to work over Potku's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Potku is trying to push Snow away but Snow has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Potku is trying to break free.
Snow lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Potku's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Potku tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Snow has closed the distance and engaged Potku in a clinch.
Snow lands a nice uppercut.
Potku looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Potku breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Snow throws a nice inside leg kick.
Snow lands a leg kick that knocks Potku off balance momentarily.
A low kick lands for Snow.
Snow drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Snow misses with a low kick as Potku jumps back.
Snow misses with a low kick.
Potku walks into a stiff left hand from Snow.#T1#
Potku throws a push kick but Snow slaps the foot to one side.
Snow doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Snow looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Snow fails with an attempt to clinch.
Snow scores with a kick to the midsection.
Snow works the jab nicely.
Snow moves to clinch but Potku breaks away
and Potku cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Potku swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jon Snow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Potku fails to land with a series of punches.
Potku moves out of range of the strikes.
Potku moves out of range as Snow throws a body kick.
Potku is looking to counter punch.
Snow uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Potku.
Snow 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.
Snow tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Potku is able to avoid easily.
Snow doesn't manage to clinch there - Potku circles away.
#CL2#
Snow closes the distance and clinches.
Potku wants to break free but Snow has control.
Potku takes an elbow to the temple. #T2#
Snow lands a nice elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Potku is trying to force a seperation but Snow has the dominant position.
Snow prevents Potku from breaking the clinch.
Snow lands an elbow inside.
Snow tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Potku tries to break free but Snow pushes him back against the ropes.
Snow keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Potku's efforts to push away.
Snow misses with a hook from the clinch.
Potku tries to circle away but Snow has him pinned against the ropes.
Snow prevents Potku from breaking the clinch.
Snow throws an elbow but it misses.
A short body shot lands from Snow as the two fighters clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Snow fails to land.
Snow lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Snow lands an elbow inside that Potku shrugs off. #BC#
Potku breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Potku throws an overhand right that lands on Snow's shoulder, as Snow tries to avoid the shot.
It seemed like Snow was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Snow tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Snow misses with a wild combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Potku has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Snow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Snow dominated that round.
That's time! Potku's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Potku with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Snow to score with a decent uppercut.
Potku connects with a good right hand that stumbles Snow. Snow circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Snow works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A nice inside leg kick there by Snow. That's going to slow Potku down.
Snow connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jon Snow seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Snow takes a swing at Potku's ribcage but misses.
Potku throws a series of punches but Snow avoids them all with ease.
Snow scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Snow misses with a body kick.
Potku lands a lovely overhand right.
Snow bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A big right from Potku misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Potku looks to land a body kick but Snow moved away.#CL2#
Snow rushes Potku and presses him up against the ropes.
Potku wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Snow makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Snow misses with the head strike.
#BC#
Potku manages to break the clinch.
#T1#
Snow punishes Potku's body with a nice straight punch.
Potku has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Potku there as he acknowledges the shot.
Snow slips a jab and a cross from Potku.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Snow. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Potku blocks a leg kick.
Snow throws a quick inside leg kick.
Potku throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Snow thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Potku if he has to take too many more of those.
#CL2#
Snow gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Potku working hard to break the clinch.
Snow lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Snow pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Potku is looking to break free of the clinch but Snow has double underhooks. #BC#
Potku's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Snow tries to close the distance and clinch up but Potku swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Snow scores with a kick to the midsection.
Snow throws the kick towards the body but Potku avoids it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Snow scores with a leg kick.
Snow misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Some wild striking there from Potku.
Potku throws the kick towards the body but Snow avoids it.
Snow walks into a jab.
Snow looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Snow takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Potku is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A punch lands to the side of Potku 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Potku throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Snow throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Snow walks into a stiff left hand from Potku.
A slow jab from Potku misses its intended target.
Snow pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Potku tries to bum rush Snow with a series of wild strikes but Snow uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Potku is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Snow lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Snow - that will leave a mark!
Paavo Potku is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Snow throws a shot from downtown. Potku moves away and avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Potku on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Snow showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Snow lands with a nice body kick.
Snow lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Potku scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Potku darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Potku will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Snow lands a front kick.
Snow throws a right and a left that Potku avoids nicely.
Potku was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Snow connects with a body shot that sends Potku's belly button to the back.
Snow throws a shot from downtown. Potku moves away and avoids it.
Snow looks to land a body kick but Potku moved away.
Snow with a hook.
A low kick lands for Snow.
Potku throws a leg kick that is checked
and Snow counters with a three punch combo that has Potku backing up. Potku nods at Snow to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Snow shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Potku misses with a kick to the body.
Potku pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Snow flicks out a counter leg kick but Potku steps away.
Potku dodges the punch combination from Snow.
#T1#
Snow doesn't manage to clinch there - Potku circles away.
Potku thinks about countering with a body kick.
Snow tries to land a front kick but Potku steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Snow uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Potku.
Snow misses with a kick to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Potku avoids a kick to the body.
Jon Snow is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Snow misses with a wild body shot.
Snow throws a push kick but Potku slaps the foot to one side.
Snow throws a sloppy body shot
and Potku counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Snow scoring well with a low kick there.
Snow misses with a jab, cross combination.
Potku looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Snow. Potku shrugs it off though.
Potku scoring well with a low kick there.
Snow looks to land a left hand but Potku moved out of range nicely.
As Snow looks to move away, Potku throws a big counter combo but Snow just gets out of the way.
Potku checks a leg kick.
Potku is looking to counter punch.#T2#
Potku misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Snow counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Snow connects with a body shot.
Snow tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Potku was well out of range. Poor timing from Snow.
Potku throws a leg kick but Snow moved away.
Potku lets loose with a powerful body kick. Snow will feel that in the morning.
Snow throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick from Snow lands but Potku takes it in his stride.
Snow with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That kick from Snow tenderised Potku's leg. Potku is trying to keep his angry face on.
Snow wants to clinch up but Potku keeps it at a distance.
Potku uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Snow.
Snow buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Snow blocks a jab.
Snow has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Snow connects with a nice looking jab.
A nice leg kick from Snow, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Snow comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Snow 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 Winston Howard scores the fight for Jon Snow!
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight for Jon Snow!
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight for Jon Snow!
Jon Snow wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
Eight Limbs XVII
Date: Aug 29, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Potku shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Knight eats them both and turns towards Potku to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Knight cracks Potku with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Potku slips a jab from Knight.
Potku has been working on his boxing with his coaches at UnderGround Training Facility in the buildup to the fight.
Potku moves out of range as Knight strikes.
Knight 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.
Potku throws a leg kick but Knight sees it coming and moves out of range.
It seemed like Knight was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Potku tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Knight is able to avoid easily.
Knight is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Potku with a body shot.
Knight connects with a right hand. Potku shakes it off.
Potku looks to land a combination but Knight avoids it well.
Potku fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Knight has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A nice inside leg kick there by Potku. That's going to slow Knight down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
No joy there for Potku, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Knight looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Potku gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Potku swinging wildly here.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Knight! But no joy.
A right-left combo lands from Potku.
Paavo Potku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knight misses with a hook.
Knight looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Knight throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Potku throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
It seemed like Knight was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Potku throws a combination that misses
and Knight counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Knight scores with a nice strike.
Potku moves away from the strike by Knight.
Knight scores with a crisp jab that stopped Potku in his tracks. #ROC2#Potku is rocked!
Knight checks a leg kick nicely.
Oh Potku is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL2#
Knight moves into the clinch.
Knight lands with a light punch inside.
Knight prevents Potku from breaking the clinch.
Knight breaks the clinch momentarily and cracks Potku with a big right hook that drops him to the canvas! Potku looks like he might be in big trouble here! The referee has started the count straight away and we're up to 5 already. Potku get to one knee - can he make it back to his feet? No, he's flopped back to the mat - he's out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Jed Knight!
Jed Knight decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Eight Limbs XI
Date: Jul 25, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Potku throws a series of punches but Liebknecht avoids them all with ease.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Liebknecht! But no joy.
Paavo Potku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Liebknecht showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Potku.
Liebknecht connects with a looping right hand.
No joy there for Potku, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Liebknecht tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Potku manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Liebknecht fails with an attempt to clinch.
Potku lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Liebknecht lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Potku misses with a two punch combination.
Liebknecht checks a leg kick nicely.
Liebknecht tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Liebknecht swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Potku.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sloppy strikes from Potku. Those never looked like landing.
Potku throws a leg kick but Liebknecht sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T1#
A low kick from Potku is predictable there
and Liebknecht counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Liebknecht throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Potku misses with a double jab
and Liebknecht counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Potku misses with the combination.
Liebknecht slips a jab and a cross from Potku.
Potku connects with a leg kick.
A combination from Potku does no damage.
Liebknecht looks to land a left hand but Potku moved out of range nicely.
Nice defenses there by Potku.
Liebknecht blocks a low kick nicely.
Potku tried to score with a low kick but Liebknecht checks it.
Potku pivots, looking for a leg kick but Liebknecht is out of range and Potku settles back down.
Liebknecht swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Liebknecht tries a body shot but Potku blocks it.
#T2##BC#
Potku breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Liebknecht rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Potku moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
As Liebknecht looks to move away, Potku throws a big counter combo but Liebknecht just gets out of the way.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An inside leg kick from Potku misses.
Liebknecht tries to clinch there but Potku circles away.
Potku ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice defenses there by Potku.
Potku walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Potku takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Liebknecht avoids a punch combination nicely.
Liebknecht throws out a counter right but Potku avoids it with no problem.
Potku lands a nice leg kick that just misses Liebknecht's sensitive parts.
Potku scoring well with a low kick there.
Liebknecht avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Liebknecht let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T3#
Liebknecht tries to clinch but Potku is having none of it.
Some wild striking there from Potku.
A nice inside leg kick there by Potku. That's going to slow Liebknecht down.
Potku misses with a low kick.
Potku throws a low kick but Liebknecht moves out of range easily.
A swing and a miss from Liebknecht.
Liebknecht jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Potku's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Potku duly obliges.
Jab from Liebknecht.
Potku misses with a jab, cross combination.
Potku throws a quick inside leg kick.
Potku thows a leg kick but Liebknecht checks it
and Liebknecht counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Potku moves away from the strike by Liebknecht. #T4#
Potku tries to bum rush Liebknecht with a series of wild strikes but Liebknecht uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It seemed like Liebknecht was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Potku wants to slow Liebknecht down by chopping away at his legs.
Liebknecht checks a leg kick.
Liebknecht throws the left hand but Potku avoids the punch easily.
Potku throws a right hand that Liebknecht ducks under and follows up with a left that Liebknecht also avoids with ease.
A nice inside leg kick there by Potku. That's going to slow Liebknecht down.
Potku misses with a double jab.
Liebknecht's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Good leg kick by Potku.
Potku swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Potku throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Liebknecht.
Potku throws a leg kick
and Liebknecht counters with a straight right hand.
Liebknecht catches Potku with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
No joy there for Potku, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Potku feints a jab promting Liebknecht to slip. Potku then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Liebknecht slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Potku moves forwards but Liebknecht connects with a nice, crisp jab.#ROC2#Potku is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paavo Potku dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Liebknecht fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Potku manages to avoid it.
Potku moves forwards but Liebknecht connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Oh Potku is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Potku glances at the clock... BAM! Liebknecht nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Potku crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Potku is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Karl Liebknecht!
Karl Liebknecht decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Eight Limbs IX
Date: Jul 11, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Potku steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Liebknecht.
Potku throws a low kick but Liebknecht avoids it.
Potku takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Potku pivots, looking for a leg kick but Liebknecht is out of range and Potku settles back down.
Potku throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've been informed that Potku has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Potku does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #CL#
Liebknecht has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2#
Potku pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Potku throws a chopping leg kick but Liebknecht manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Potku with a nice calf kick.
Potku misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Liebknecht drives through and clinches with Potku against the ropes.
Liebknecht lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Liebknecht keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Potku's efforts to push away.
Liebknecht lands a hook to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on Potku's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Potku tries to break free but Liebknecht pushes him back against the ropes.#T1#
Liebknecht is working Potku over against the ropes.
Liebknecht has Potku pressed against the ropes, preventing Potku from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Liebknecht is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Potku is keeping busy.#BC2#
Potku's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Potku tries a low kick but Liebknecht avoids it.
Liebknecht showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Potku.
Potku lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Liebknecht circles away quickly and effectively.
A little feinted left hand from Liebknecht on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Potku swinging wildly here.
Potku throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Liebknecht counter with a right hand.
Jab by Liebknecht.
Potku misses with a low kick.
Liebknecht throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Liebknecht slips a jab and a cross from Potku.
Liebknecht appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Potku throws a series of punches but Liebknecht avoids them all with ease. #T2##CL#
Liebknecht gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Potku breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Potku moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Potku ducks under a wild hook from Liebknecht.
A nice inside leg kick there by Potku. That's going to slow Liebknecht down.
Potku fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Potku takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Good exchange - Liebknecht coming out on top.#ROC#Potku is rocked!
Potku wants to land a leg kick but Liebknecht is out of range.
Potku is still on wobbly legs! Can Liebknecht finish him?
Potku walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Liebknecht! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Karl Liebknecht!
Karl Liebknecht seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
E : 1 - GRACIE vs SCORPION 2
Date: Jun 10, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nazaryan throws a head kick that misses.
Potku appears to be looking for a big counter.
A punch combination from Nazaryan misses.
Potku appears to be looking for a big counter.
Nazaryan throws a hook but Potku avoids it easily.
Sloppy strikes from Nazaryan. Those never looked like landing.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nazaryan misses with a hook
and Potku counters with a two punch combo.
A low kick lands for Nazaryan.
#KD#
Potku clips Nazaryan with a right and a left that makes him do the chicken dance for a couple of seconds. He touched his left hand down on the canvas so the referee steps between the fighters to give Nazaryan a standing 8 count before we can continue the bout.#ROC#Nazaryan is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nazaryan misses with a few strikes there.
Nazaryan is still on wobbly legs! Can Potku finish him?
Sloppy strikes from Potku. Those never looked like landing.
Nazaryan misses the jab.
Nazaryan seems to have recovered his senses.
Nazaryan dodges the punch combination from Potku.
Potku uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nazaryan lands a jab to Potku's midsection.
Potku misses with a series of wild punches.
Potku moves away from the strike by Nazaryan. #T1#
Potku throws a series of punches but Nazaryan avoids them all with ease.
Nazaryan lands a jab to the head.
Nazaryan scores with a nice body kick.
Potku fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nazaryan throws a big shot that misses.
Nazaryan throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Nazaryan misses with a low kick.
Nazaryan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Potku.
Potku appears to be looking for a big counter.
Nazaryan with a hook.
Nazaryan lands with a shot to the body.
Potku scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Potku on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Potku has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nazaryan.
Potku throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nazaryan fails to land with a series of punches.
Potku has been working on his boxing with his coaches at UnderGround Training Facility in the buildup to the fight.
Nazaryan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#KD#
and Potku counters with a big 3 punch combo that drops Nazaryan on his ass! Nazaryan wobbles back to his feet half way through the count and though looking a bit dazed, the referee is going to allow the fight to continue!
Potku misses with a low kick.
#T2#
OH! Nazaryan has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Potku smells blood and charges in for the finish! Potku unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Nazaryan sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Paavo Potku!
Paavo Potku thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Vrej Nazaryan had this to say: 'He was the better man today. I need to look at the tapes and figure out what went wrong but dont you worry I will be back.'. |
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Event:
RR 13
Date: May 23, 2020 |
#R1#
Boudreaux tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Potku looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Boudreaux looks to land a right hand but Potku moved out of range.
Boudreaux lands with a kick to the temple. Potku shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Potku is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Potku moves into range and clinches up with Boudreaux .#BC2#
Potku escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Potku tries to clinch there but Boudreaux circles away.
#CL2#
Potku clinches with his opponent.
#BC2#
Potku manages to break the clinch.
Boudreaux throws a head kick that Potku semi-blocks.
Boudreaux lands with a good body shot.
Potku fails in his attempt to clinch.
Boudreaux wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Potku tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Boudreaux counters with a nice leg kick. #CL2#
Boudreaux tries to keep at a distance but Potku has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Potku pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Potku tries to clinch but Boudreaux moves out of range.
Potku wants to clinch.
Potku tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Potku is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Boudreaux half committed to a counter leg kick.
Potku wants to clinch up but Boudreaux keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Potku closes the distance and clinches.
Our sources have told us that Boudreaux has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.#BC2#
Potku manages to break the clinch.
Potku tries to clinch but Boudreaux moves out of range.
Potku tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Boudreaux paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Boudreaux lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#CL2#
Potku clinches up with Boudreaux and pushes him back against the ropes.
A frustrated look appears on Potku's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Boudreaux breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Potku tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Boudreaux paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Boudreaux throws a body punch but Potku moves out of range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Boudreaux .#T2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Potku looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Potku rushes Boudreaux and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.#BC2#
Potku pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Boudreaux gets tackled into the ropes by Potku. Potku maintains the clinch. #BC#
Boudreaux manages to break the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Potku tries to clinch up but Boudreaux circles away and keeps his distance.
Boudreaux throwing a counter right hand but Potku manages to avoid it.
Potku's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Boudreaux connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Potku scrambles back to his feet.
Potku gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The fighters circling - Boudreaux throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL2#
Potku clinches up against the ropes.#BC#
Boudreaux escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Potku tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Boudreaux counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Potku darts in trying to clinch
and Boudreaux cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Decent striking displayed by Boudreaux there.
Potku has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Potku tries to close the distance and clinch up but Boudreaux swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronnie Dale Boudreaux dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL2#
Potku takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Potku breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Boudreaux feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Potkus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Boudreaux ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL2#
Boudreaux tries to keep at a distance but Potku has taken the fight into the clinch.
Potku wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Boudreaux has him pressed against the ropes.
Potku wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Boudreaux has him pressed against the ropes.#BC2#
Potku breaks from the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Potku looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Boudreaux takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Potku doesn't manage to clinch there - Boudreaux circles away.
Ronnie Dale Boudreaux is winning the standup battle so far.
Potku tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Boudreaux paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Boudreaux throws out a loose jab but Potku uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boudreaux looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Potku staying out of range there.
Boudreaux tries a head kick but it misses.
#T1#
Boudreaux lands with a shot to the body.
Boudreaux cracks Potku with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Boudreaux connects with the punch.
Boudreaux keeps the fight on the outside.
Boudreaux is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Potku can do to turn this around?
Potku tries to clinch there but Boudreaux circles away.
#CL2#
Potku takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Potku manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Potku has managed to clinch.
#BC#
Boudreaux breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Potku fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jab from Boudreaux .
Boudreaux fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#CL2#
Potku forces Boudreaux back against the ropes and clinches.
Boudreaux lands a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boudreaux keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Potku's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Potku breaks the clinch.
Boudreaux lands a really nice looking cross but Potku seems unphased.
Potku is looking to clinch but Boudreaux is avoiding it.
#T2#
Potku wants to clinch up but Boudreaux keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Potku gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Potku breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Boudreaux scores with a crisp jab that stopped Potku in his tracks.
Boudreaux misses with an uppercut. Potku saw that one coming.
Boudreaux jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Boudreaux lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Potku at a distance.
Boudreaux throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Potku tries to clinch up but Boudreaux circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice defenses there by Potku.
Boudreaux sets himself, and Potku steps forward looking for the clinch! Boudreaux avoids it this time.
Potku tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Boudreaux manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Potku takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Boudreaux throws a front kick that sends Potku stumbling back into the ropes.
Potku fails in his attempt to clinch.
Potku tries to close the distance and clinch but Boudreaux swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Potku closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A frustrated look appears on Potku's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Potku wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronnie Dale Boudreaux dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Boudreaux throws a quick inside leg kick.
Paavo Potku has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL2#
Potku gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Boudreaux 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Boudreaux misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Potku tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Boudreaux manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Boudreaux bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Potku's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Boudreaux connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Potku scrambles back to his feet.
Boudreaux throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Potku.
Potku closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Boudreaux counter with a right hand.
Boudreaux lands a jab to the nose.
Potku showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Boudreaux .
Potku tries to clinch but Boudreaux is having none of it.
Potku slips a straight right by Boudreaux .
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Potku tries to close the distance and clinch up but Boudreaux swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Potku takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Boudreaux throws a head kick but Potku moves out of range.
#T1#
Nice uppercut there from Boudreaux .
Potku wants to clinch up but Boudreaux keeps it at a distance.
Boudreaux throws a nice inside leg kick.
Potku tries to clinch up.
Potku fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Potku pushes Boudreaux up against the ropes in a clinch.#BC#
Boudreaux breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Potku closes the distance looking to clinch
and Boudreaux counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Boudreaux throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Potku fails with an attempt to clinch.
Boudreaux avoids a punch combination nicely.
#CL2#
Potku moves into range and clinches up with Boudreaux .#BC#
Boudreaux breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T2#
Boudreaux will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Boudreaux throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boudreaux connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Boudreaux looks to score with a jab to the body but Potku is just out of range.
Potku fails in his attempt to clinch.
Boudreaux throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick from Boudreaux lands but Potku takes it in his stride.
Potku doesn't manage to clinch there - Boudreaux circles away.
#CL2#
Potku fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Boudreaux , pushing him back against the ropes.
Potku misses with the head strike.
Paavo Potku seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC#
Boudreaux 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Boudreaux lands with a shot to the body.
Boudreaux misses with a body kick.
Boudreaux lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice body punch from Boudreaux .
Ronnie Dale Boudreaux is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Potku looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ronnie Dale Boudreaux showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Boudreaux , 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ronnie Dale Boudreaux !
Ronnie Dale Boudreaux seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Friday Shootout 3
Date: Apr 24, 2020 |
#R1##CL2#
Potku closes the distance and pushes Ragnarsson back into the ropes.#BC2#
Potku manages to break the clinch.
Jab by Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson digs a good hook to Potku's body.
Ragnarsson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL2#
Potku has managed to clinch.
Ragnarsson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Ragnarsson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Still in the clinch, Ragnarsson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ragnarsson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Potku can't break the clinch.
Potku has had enough of the clinch but Ragnarsson keeps him there for the moment.
Potku tries to break the clinch but Ragnarsson is controlling the position.
Ragnarsson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ragnarsson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ragnarsson scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC2#
Potku breaks the clinch.
Ragnarsson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ragnarsson jabs Potku right on the nose. Potku blinks but takes it well.
Ragnarsson scores with a head kick.
Ragnarsson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ragnarsson just misses with a punch to the body.
Potku lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ragnarsson tries to bum rush Potku with a series of wild strikes but Potku uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T1#
Ragnarsson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ragnarsson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The fight stays on the outside here - Potku looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Potku takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Potku takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ragnarsson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Potku tries to clinch there but Ragnarsson circles away.
Ragnarsson's corner calls for a 1-2. Ragnarsson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Potku tries to close the distance and clinch but Ragnarsson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ragnarsson scores with a hook to the body. Potku takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL2#
Potku gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ragnarsson lands a nice uppercut.
Ragnarsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Potku's elbow.
Potku is trying to force a seperation but Ragnarsson has the dominant position.#BC2#
Potku pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Potku ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ragnarsson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#CL2#
Potku rushes Ragnarsson and presses him up against the ropes.
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!
Potku is trying to break the clinch but Ragnarsson is controlling him.#T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Potku.
A short uppercut from Ragnarsson.
Potku is trying to push Ragnarsson away but Ragnarsson has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Potku wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ragnarsson scores with a knee to the head.
#BC2#
Potku breaks the clinch.
Potku 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.
Ragnarsson scores with a jab to the head.
Ragnarsson misses with a leg kick.
Potku is looking to clinch but Ragnarsson is avoiding it.
Ragnarsson throws a head kick that half lands.
Potku tries to clinch there but Ragnarsson circles away.
Ragnarsson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Potku fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ragnarsson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Potku clinches up against the ropes.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson keeps control of Potku as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Potku manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sigurd Ragnarsson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Potku clinches up with Ragnarsson and pushes him back against the ropes.
Potku is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Ragnarsson working aggressively here.
Potku has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ragnarsson prevents Potku from breaking the clinch.
Potku working hard to break the clinch.
Ragnarsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC2#
Potku manages to break the clinch.
Sigurd Ragnarsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good exchange - Ragnarsson coming out on top.
Ragnarsson with a jab.#CL2#
Potku moves into the clinch successfully.
Potku wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ragnarsson has him pressed against the ropes.
Potku is trying to push Ragnarsson away but Ragnarsson has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
A head punch on the inside from Ragnarsson fails to land.
Ragnarsson working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Potku is looking to break free of the clinch but Ragnarsson has double underhooks.
Potku working hard to break the clinch.
Potku is trying to break the clinch but Ragnarsson is controlling him.
Ragnarsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Potku can do to turn this around?
Ragnarsson lands a shoulder strike.
Potku has had enough of the clinch but Ragnarsson keeps him there for the moment.
Potku tries to circle away but Ragnarsson has him pinned against the ropes.
Ragnarsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Potku.
Ragnarsson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T1#
Ragnarsson tries to work over Potku's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Potku is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Sigurd Ragnarsson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ragnarsson scores with a shoulder strike.
Potku tries to break the clinch but Ragnarsson is controlling the position.
Ragnarsson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Potku takes a shot to the head.
Potku wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ragnarsson has him pressed against the ropes.
A nice left hand lands by Ragnarsson.
Potku wants to break free but Ragnarsson has control.
Potku takes a shot to the head.
Ragnarsson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Potku tries to break the clinch but Ragnarsson is controlling the position.
Ragnarsson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ragnarsson lands with a right to the head.
Ragnarsson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Potku lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Potku has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ragnarsson scores with a shoulder strike. #ROC#
Potku 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!
Ragnarsson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Potku is still on wobbly legs! Can Ragnarsson finish him?
Potku is breathing heavily.
A short uppercut from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson has his opponent in a tight Thai clinch and unloads with a massive knee that drops Potku to the canvas! Can Potku beat the count? 3,4,5,6 and he's up... is he? Yes, he's up! The referee is taking a long look at him and he's waved off the fight! He didn't think Potku was in a fit state to continue so this fight is over! Ragnarsson is your winner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Sigurd Ragnarsson!
Post fight, Sigurd Ragnarsson stared into the camera and said 'Holds a bloody glove in the air ...For THe LeGiON!!! Wardruna-Blood Eagle theme song kicks back on and the crowd goes Buzerk!!!'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 31, 2020 |
#R1#
Potku goes for a double leg but Alborov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Alborov continues to drive forward.
Alborov lands with a shot to the body.
Alborov slaps away a takedown attempt from Potku, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Potku tries for a takedown but Alborov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Irbek Alborov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paavo Potku.
Alborov just misses with a punch to the body.
Potku shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Alborov as he avoids it easily.
Alborov slaps away a takedown attempt from Potku, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Paavo Potku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Potku gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Alborov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Potku with a poor takedown
and Alborov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Potku fails with a takedown attempt.
Alborov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Potku's head backwards.
Potku darts in looking for a takedown but Alborov gets double underhooks and turns Potku into the cage.
Alborov connects with a jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Potku is defended easily by Alborov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alborov swings for the body but Potku moves out of range.
Potku shoots for a double leg takedown but Alborov sprawls well. He's pushed Potku's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Alborov is looking to wear down Potku with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T1#
Alborov misses with a body shot.
Alborov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Potku shoots in but Alborov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Alborov lands with a right hand.
Potku tries for a takedown but Alborov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Alborov scores with a jab to the jaw.#ROC#
Potku is rocked!
Alborov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Alborov wants it to stay on the feet.
Potku is still on wobbly legs! Can Alborov finish him?
Are you kidding me?! Alborov ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Potku clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Irbek Alborov!
Irbek Alborov decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
ABW 109 Gonza - Toten
Date: Feb 27, 2018 |
#R1#
Potku scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Brunatny doesn't seem bothered though.
Brunatny throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brunatny throws a sloppy head kick and Potku moves out of range easily.
Brunatny tries to land a front kick but Potku steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Potku blocks a head kick by Brunatny.
Brunatny throws an overhand right that lands on Potku's shoulder, as Potku tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Potku wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Potku throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Potku stuns Brunatny with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Brunatny throws a left and a right that both miss
and Potku counters with a leg kick.
Brunatny misses with a double jab
and Potku counters with an inside leg kick.
Potku blocks a head kick by Brunatny.
Brunatny doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Potku counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Potku fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Potku - that will leave a mark!
Potku lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Potku takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Brunatny 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.
Brunatny fails with the takedown
and Potku counters with a straight right hand.#ROC#
Brunatny is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Bruno Brunatny has been cut.
Brunatny looks winded!#T1#
Potku throws an uppercut from hell that sends Brunatny clean off his feet! He's out cold! Potku 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 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Paavo Potku!
Paavo Potku thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
ABW 101 Scrotum - Hammer
Date: Jan 25, 2018 |
#R1#
Potku misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pits.
Potku showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pits.
Potku scores with a jab to the head.
Potku lands with a good body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Pits. Those never looked like landing.
Pits chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Potku can pounce on him.
Pits lands a jab-cross combination.
Potku throws a hook but Pits avoids it easily.
Potku scores with a punch to the head.#CUT2#
It looks like Kyle Pits has been cut.
Kyle Pits seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Potku connects with a leg kick. Pits looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Potku is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pits.
No joy there for Pits, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pits throws a right and a left that Potku avoids nicely.
Pits slips under a jab from Potku.
Potku swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pits was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pits misses with a series of wild punches.
Potku feints a counter leg kick.#T1#
Pits misses with a hook. Potku ducked under it nicely.
Potku looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pits misses with a wild combination.
Some wild striking there from Pits.
Potku comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pits swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Potku throws a nice inside leg kick.
Pits swinging wildly here.
Potku connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Good leg kick by Potku there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Pits takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Pits throws a body kick that misses.
Pits lands with an uppercut that bounces Potku off the cage and back into range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pits fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Potku is out of range. #T2#
Potku throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A jab from Potku does it's job there.
Pits 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.
Potku buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A punch combination from Pits misses.
Potku was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Pits misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Potku.
Pits tries a low kick but Potku avoids it.#KD2#
Potku cracks Pits with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Potku has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Pits to stand back up!#ROC2#
Pits is rocked!
Potku is stalking Pits. Pits circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Potku, and it's lights out! Pits really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Paavo Potku!
During a confident post fight interview, Paavo Potku thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
ABW 92 Scrotum - Shingen II
Date: Dec 26, 2017 |
#R1#
Potku fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Grimdal.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Potku, right into the meat.
Potku digs a good body shot into Grimdal's ribs.
Potku lands with a kick to the ribs.
#KD#
Potku feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Grimdal sprawling to the canvas! Grimdal rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Potku finish him?!
#CUT#
It looks like Reggie Grimdal has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Grimdal closes the distance and clinches.
Potku lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Potku makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#ROC#
Grimdal is rocked!
Potku lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Grimdal.
Grimdal is still on wobbly legs! Can Potku finish him?#BC2#
Grimdal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Potku drops Grimdal with a huge uppercut! Grimdal drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Potku is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paavo Potku!
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Event:
ABW 83 Toten - McBreezer II
Date: Nov 23, 2017 |
#R1#
Potku circles away from the clinch attempt.
An inside leg kick from Ludwig misses.
Potku scores with a kick to the midsection.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ludwig has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Potku thumps Ludwig with a low kick.
Potku throws a shot from downtown. Ludwig moves away and avoids it.
Potku walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ludwig checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ludwig throws a leg kick but Potku sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ludwig misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Potku.
Potku throws a low kick but Ludwig moves out of range easily. #TD2#
Ludwig scores with a takedown into Potku's guard.
Ludwig postures up in Potku's guard and throws a big left but Potku blocks it.
Ludwig throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Potku works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Potku wants to stand but Ludwig is controlling the position.
Ludwig wants to control from the top but Potku keeps moving. #T1#
Potku utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ludwig working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ludwig accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ludwig throwing strikes but missing.
Ludwig with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ludwig missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Potku controlling the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Potku shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ludwig tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T2#
Potku keeps the fight on the outside.
Ludwig buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Potku misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Ludwig counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Potku wants to stand back up but Ludwig manages to pass into side control.
Ludwig wants to control but Potku is keeping him busy.
Ludwig working the ground and pound from side control.
Ludwig throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ludwig is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Potku's shoulder. That is not cool.
Ludwig lands a nice forearm strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ludwig working the head and body with strikes. #T3#
Ludwig tries to advance to mount but Potku denies him.
Potku is trying to get back to half guard.
Ludwig in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Ludwig lands a few punches from side control.
Ludwig scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Potku to see if he's OK.
Potku is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ludwig working the ground and pound. #T4#
The ground and pound from Ludwig seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Ludwig scoring with punches from side control.
Potku is trying to improve his position.
Ludwig working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Ludwig tries to advance to mount but Potku instead regains half guard.
Ludwig is looking to advance position but Potku won't allow it.
Potku has hold of Ludwig's hands but Ludwig slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sven Ludwig dominated that round.
That's time! Potku's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Ludwig scores with a kick to the body.
Potku throws a lazy right hand but Ludwig sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Potku on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ludwig. Ludwig obviously looking to wear him down.
Potku missing with a left hand there. Ludwig was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Potku misses the target.
Potku misses with a body shot.
Potku missing with a left hand there. Ludwig was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Potku displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ludwig.
Ludwig ducks under a wild hook from Potku.
Potku looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Potku throws an overhand right that lands on Ludwig's shoulder, as Ludwig tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Potku avoids the body shot from Ludwig.
Potku is looking to counter punch.
Ludwig lands with a nice body kick. #CL2#
Ludwig moves into the clinch.
Potku avoiding damage as Ludwig throws knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ludwig. #T1##BC#
Potku breaks from the clinch.
Ludwig throws a wild body kick that Potku sees coming a mile off.
Ludwig connects with a solid leg kick.
Paavo Potku is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ludwig is looking to score with low kicks.
Potku takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ludwig misses with a low kick.
Ludwig keeps Potku at a distance using the push kick.
Potku swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Potku misses with a wild body shot.
Ludwig scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A chopping leg kick lands by Potku.
A head kick misses from Potku.
Ludwig pushes Potku away with a front kick.
Potku looks to land a right hand but Ludwig moved out of range.
Potku has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ludwig.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Potku looks to land a right hand but Ludwig moved out of range.
And Ludwig responds with a good body kick, but Potku manages to step out the way in time.
Potku displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ludwig throws out the jab.
Potku throws a lazy right hand but Ludwig sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ludwig!
Ludwig thuds his shin into the meat of Potku's side.
Ludwig uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Potku.
And Ludwig responds with a good body kick, but Potku manages to step out the way in time.
Potku will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Potku misses with a looping left.
Ludwig misses with a lunging right hand
letting Potku counter with a right hand.
Ludwig dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Potku lands a jab to Ludwig's midsection.
Ludwig shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ludwig tries to land a front kick but Potku steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Potku crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Ludwig - the referee stops the clock and Potku gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Ludwig. Potku manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Ludwig staying out of range there.
A low kick from Ludwig is predictable there
and Potku counters with an outside leg kick.
#T3#
Potku works the jab nicely.
Ludwig wants to clinch.
Potku fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ludwig manages to avoid it.
Ludwig flicks out a counter leg kick but Potku steps away.
Potku throws a leg kick which misses Ludwig's front leg but catches the back leg as Ludwig tries to avoid it.
Potku connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The fighters circling - Potku throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Potku is looking to land body kicks.
Ludwig is looking to chop away at Potku's legs.
Ludwig tries a low kick but Potku avoids it.
Potku 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.
Ludwig throws a body kick that misses.
Nice body kick from Ludwig.#T4#
Potku circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ludwig explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Ludwig throws a half hearted mid kick.
Potku chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ludwig can pounce on him.
Potku moves out of range of the body kick.
Potku is looking to counter punch.
Ludwig scores with a push kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice leg kick lands there from Potku.
Ludwig checks a low kick from Potku.
Potku throws a push kick but Ludwig slaps the foot to one side.
Potku throws the kick towards the body but Ludwig avoids it.
Ludwig throws a body kick that misses.
Potku tried to score with a low kick but Ludwig checks it.
Potku avoids a kick to the body.
Potku misses with a body shot
and Ludwig counters with a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sven Ludwig 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! This is the final round!
#R3#
Potku keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ludwig lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ludwig shoots in but Potku avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A jab from Potku misses.
Potku paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ludwig blocks the body kick.
Ludwig throws a leg kick
and Potku counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Paavo Potku is winning the standup battle so far.
Potku turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Potku tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ludwig is able to avoid easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Potku works the jab nicely.
Ludwig tries to land a front kick but Potku steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Potku misses with an uppercut. Ludwig saw that one coming.
Ludwig walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Potku checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ludwig throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #T1#
Potku scores with a jab. Ludwig acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Potku, right into the meat.
A telegraphed right hand from Ludwig misses the target.
Potku misses with a hook
#TD2#
and Ludwig counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ludwig is in close to Potku's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ludwig throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Potku works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ludwig stands up over Potku, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ludwig throwing strikes but missing.
Ludwig postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ludwig is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Potku keeping moving, preventing Ludwig from controlling successfully.
Paavo Potku has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ludwig throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ludwig scoring with some ground and pound.
Ludwig has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ludwig in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ludwig slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Ludwig working the ground and pound.
Ludwig working the body and head with strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ludwig tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #T3#
Ludwig tries to score with some ground and pound. Potku controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ludwig lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Sven Ludwig has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ludwig misses with the ground and pound.
Ludwig trying to control the position but Potku is working away.
Ludwig working the body and head with strikes.
Ludwig slows the pace down.
Ludwig misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Ludwig working the ground and pound. #T4#
Ludwig trying to control the action but Potku is working from the bottom.
Potku prevents Ludwig from improving position.
Ludwig is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Potku will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Ludwig grinds an elbow into Potku's temple.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Potku managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Ludwig.
Potku is trying to get back to half guard.
Ludwig in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sven Ludwig comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ludwig winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sven Ludwig!
Sven Ludwig 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Freeman misses with a body punch
and Potku makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Freeman really felt that one!
Potku takes a swing at Freeman's ribcage but misses.
Potku misses the shot to the body.
A little jabbing left from Freeman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Paavo Potku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the liver by Freeman. Beautiful body shot.
Potku scores with a hook to the body. Freeman takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Potku catches Freeman with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Freeman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Potku. Potku obviously looking to wear him down.
Potku moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Potku chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Freeman has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Potku throws a leg kick which misses Freeman's front leg but catches the back leg as Freeman tries to avoid it.
Potku connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Potku pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've been told by Potku's head coaches at Jorzi GYM that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nice straight punches there by Potku. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Potku.#T1#
Potku throws a hook but Freeman avoids it easily.
Freeman throws a body shot but no joy.
Potku scores with a jab. Freeman acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Freeman takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Freeman defending well as Potku loads up on a big left hand.
A good leg kick by Potku.
Potku thuds his shin into the meat of Freeman's side.
Potku throws an overhand right that lands on Freeman's shoulder, as Freeman tries to avoid the shot.
Potku cracks Freeman with a good jab.
Potku scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Potku throws the kick towards the body but Freeman avoids it.#CL#
Potku drives through and clinches with Freeman against the cage.
Nice body punch from Potku - that landed with a thud.
#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Freeman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Freeman misses with an uppercut. Potku saw that one coming.
Potku uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Freeman has time to react.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Potku! Freeman is out on his feet! Potku rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Freeman is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Freeman is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paavo Potku!
Nate Freeman spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm glad the belt went to a fellow LOD member, unfortunately it wasn't me tonight. Sorry to disappoint my fans!'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Surov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Potku ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Potku lands a nice looking kick to the body. Surov takes a step back to recover.
Surov thuds a left hand into Potku's body.
Potku pushes Surov away with a front kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Potku, as that shot connected.
#CUT#
It looks like Alexei Surov has been cut.
Potku lands a glancing blow to the side of Surov's head.
Potku lands a slapping body shot.
Surov looks winded!
Potku keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#KD#
Potku feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Surov sprawling to the canvas! Surov rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Potku finish him?!
#ROC#
Surov is rocked!
Potku ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Potku cracks Surov with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Paavo Potku!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 12, 2017 |
#R1#
Potku lands an overhand right.
A nice leg kick lands there from Potku.
Weatherspoon with a jab.
Potku connects with a leg kick. Weatherspoon looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Potku avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice jab there from Potku.
Weatherspoon will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Weatherspoon takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Weatherspoon misses with a series of wild punches.
Weatherspoon has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Potku.
Weatherspoon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Potku.
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!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Potku.
Weatherspoon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Weatherspoon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Potku 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.
Potku bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Potku throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Weatherspoon decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Potku's guard.
Weatherspoon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Weatherspoon postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Weatherspoon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
Weatherspoon drops back looking for a leg! Potku is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Potku manages to kick Weatherspoon off! Weatherspoon jumps back into Potku's guard.
Potku avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2#
Weatherspoon keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Potku's head.#SUB2#
Weatherspoon drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Potku manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Weatherspoon has Potku in his guard.#REVR#
Weatherspoon 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.
Potku trying to control the position from guard on top but Weatherspoon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Potku looking to pass the guard.
Potku has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Weatherspoon 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! Potku rolls with it to try and escape but Weatherspoon cranks on the arm and Potku is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marquan Weatherspoon!
Marquan Weatherspoon decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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