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Event:
ABW 127 Bear - Smith
Date: May 03, 2018 |
#R1#
Pakkanen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wood's hands.
Pakkanen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Pakkanen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Pakkanen misses the target.
Wood uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pakkanen.#CL#
Wood instigates a clinch.
Pakkanen blocks an uppercut.
Pakkanen tries to break the clinch but Wood is controlling the position.
Pakkanen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pakkanen swings wildly with an uppercut but Wood uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wood throws a head punch that misses.
Pakkanen throws a punch but it's blocked by Wood.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wood misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pakkanen scores with a shoulder strike.
Pakkanen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Wood tries to land a knee to the head but Pakkanen blocks with his arms.
Wood throws an elbow but it misses.
Pakkanen blocks an elbow strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pakkanen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wood.
Pakkanen lands a hook that snaps the head of Wood backwards.
Pakkanen throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Pakkanen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wood scores with a nice strike.#CL#
Wood gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wood is working for takedown but Pakkanen is calmly controlling the position for now.
Pakkanen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Woods head.
Pakkanen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Pakkanen misses with a punch on the inside.
Wood misses with the head strike.
#BC2#
Pakkanen breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Wood closes the distance and pushes Pakkanen back into the cage.
Pakkanen blocks an uppercut.
Wood misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Pakkanen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wood scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pakkanen throws a looping overhand right but Wood ducks down to avoid it.
Wood swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ruska Pakkanen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Wood looks to land a left hand but Pakkanen moved out of range nicely.
Pakkanen scores with a shot to the body.
Pakkanen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wood.
Wood fails with a takedown attempt.
The fighters circling - Pakkanen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pakkanen defending well as Wood loads up on a big left hand.
We've been told by Wood's head coaches at DRAGON MMA - 11 Elite & 2 Double Elite Coaches that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Pakkanen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wood.
Wood connects with a leg kick. Pakkanen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Pakkanen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wood shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pakkanen but Pakkanen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rich Wood. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice defenses there by Wood.
Wood swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pakkanen looks to throw the jab but Wood is out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Wood.
Rich Wood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Wood stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Pakkanen is looking to clinch.
Wood moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wood throws a shot from downtown. Pakkanen moves away and avoids it.
Pakkanen moves away from the strike by Wood.
Wood tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pakkanen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wood doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Pakkanen throws a hook but Wood avoids it easily.
A jab lands there for Wood.
Wood lands with a hook. Pakkanen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wood fails with an attempt to clinch.
Donk. Wood catches Pakkanen right on the button with a cross.
Pakkanen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wood throws a series of punches but Pakkanen avoids them all with ease.
A cross from Wood lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A combination from Pakkanen does no damage. #T4#
Wood avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wood uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pakkanen.
Wood went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Wood jabs at Pakkanen's body.
Pakkanen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Pakkanen swings for the body but Wood moves out of range.
Wood fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Pakkanen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wood shoots in but Pakkanen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pakkanen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nice uppercut lands for Wood. That snapped Pakkanen's head back.
Wood falls off balance throwing a combination
and Pakkanen counters with a slapping leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wood fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pakkanen on the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Rich Wood will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Wood misses with an uppercut. Pakkanen saw that one coming.
Pakkanen ducks under a wild hook from Wood.
Wood misses with a hook.
Pakkanen now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nice defenses there by Wood.
Wood bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rich Wood is winning the standup battle so far.
Pakkanen scores with a jab.
Wood takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wood ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#TD#
Wood shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Pakkanen is trying to defend but Wood finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Wood landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Pakkanen trying to hold on to Wood's head to control him but Wood postures up.
Wood drops an elbow to the side of Pakkanen's head. #T1#
Nice strikes from Wood there.
Pakkanen felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Wood missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wood not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Wood thows a huge punch but Pakkanen dodges it nicely.
Wood has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Wood throwing shots but Pakkanen is blocking nicely.
Wood working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Pakkanen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wood.
Wood thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Wood missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wood throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Wood throwing shots but Pakkanen is blocking nicely.
Pakkanen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wood. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wood throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Wood wants to free his trapped foot but Pakkanen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Wood sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pakkanen defending well though. #T2#
Wood thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Wood thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Pakkanen is looking to improve his position.
Wood throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Wood seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Wood looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Pakkanen with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Wood throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Wood missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wood thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pakkanen's head.
Pakkanen is looking to improve his position.
Pakkanen keeps trying to improve his position.#T3#
Wood throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Wood working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Pakkanen is looking for a sweep. Wood is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wood scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Wood landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB#
Wood is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pakkanen has managed to free his arm - good work.
Pakkanen trying to control but Wood postures up.
Rich Wood overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wood looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Pakkanen with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Pakkanen manages to get to full guard.
Pakkanen looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Wood lands a couple of digs.
Pakkanen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wood keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Pakkanen's head.
Wood working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wood trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wood is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Wood loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wood is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pakkanen can do to turn this around?
Wood throws a big right hand that misses.
Wood throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pakkanen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pakkanen is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Pakkanen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rich Wood dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Wood looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Pakkanen!
Pakkanen managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Wood.
Wood lands a decent elbow from side control.
Wood fails to land a wild elbow strike.
An elbow from Wood crashes against the mat.
Pakkanen is trying to control Wood's posture but Wood avoids it.
Wood misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Wood creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Pakkanen sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wood is putting a hurting on Pakkanen here, landing some big shots from side control.
Wood is looking to take a break and control but Pakkanen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sloppy strikes there by Wood.#T1#
Pakkanen is looking for a sweep.
Wood working the ground and pound.
Wood throws a strike aimed at the side of Pakkanen's head but Pakkanen avoids it well.
Wood working the ground and pound but Pakkanen is defending the strikes.
Wood trying to control the action but Pakkanen is working from the bottom.
Pakkanen tries to bench press Wood off him but Wood keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wood sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Pakkanen is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Sloppy strikes there by Wood.
Wood is chipping away with strikes.
Wood trying to control the position but Pakkanen is working away.
Pakkanen tries to improve position but can't. #T2#
Wood cracks Pakkanen with a big right hand but Pakkanen just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The strikes coming from Wood are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Pakkanen is trying to improve his position.
Wood is chipping away with strikes.
#SUB#
Wood is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Pakkanen is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Wood trying to control the position but Pakkanen is working away.
Wood working the ground and pound but Pakkanen is defending the strikes.
The ground and pound from Wood seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #T3#
Wood throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Wood working the ground and pound but Pakkanen is defending the strikes.
Wood is chipping away with strikes.
Pakkanen is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Wood off and has taken his back!
You can see the frustration on Wood's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Wood is working hard here to advance position.
Will Pakkanen go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Wood tries to roll but Pakkanen sticks to his back.
Wood trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Wood prevents Pakkanen from getting a body triangle.
Wood trying to control the action but Pakkanen just sinks the hooks in. #T4#
Wood is in bad spot here.
Will Pakkanen go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Wood trying to control the action but Pakkanen just sinks the hooks in.
Pakkanen missing with strikes from the back.
Wood rolls, trying to escape but Pakkanen keeps control of the position.
Ruska Pakkanen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Rich Wood showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Wood 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rich Wood!
Rich Wood managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Organic Nutrition, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
ABW 110 Huhrera - O'Byrne
Date: Mar 01, 2018 |
#R1#
Berg throws a right and a left that both miss.
Berg misses with the combination.
Berg misses with a few strikes there.
Pakkanen throws out a loose jab but Berg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Berg just misses with a punch to the body.
Pakkanen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Berg with a body shot.
Carl Berg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Berg missing with a left hand there. Pakkanen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #TD#
Berg looking to score a takedown here. Pakkanen is defending well but Berg drives through and ends up in Pakkanen's guard.
Pakkanen wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Berg stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pakkanen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berg being controlled here momentarily.
Berg trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Pakkanen holds on and takes a little breather.
Berg trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pakkanen is pulling down on Berg's head. It's preventing any offense from Berg, at least for the moment.
Berg missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Berg throws a big elbow that misses.
Berg has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Pakkanen wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Pakkanen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Berg is one step ahead there. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Berg tries to free his leg and advance position but Pakkanen is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Pakkanen takes a kick to the side of the head.
Nice jab there from Pakkanen.
Berg tries to bum rush Pakkanen with a series of wild strikes but Pakkanen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pakkanen stuffs the takedown.#CL2#
Pakkanen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Pakkanen is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Pakkanen taking a breather.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pakkanen. #T3#
Pakkanen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pakkanen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pakkanen leaning against his opponent.
Pakkanen lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC2#
Pakkanen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Berg misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pakkanen throws a jab when Berg was well out of range.
Berg looks to land a combination but Pakkanen avoids it well.
Berg misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Pakkanen throws a hook but Berg blocks it.
Berg blocks a leg kick.
Berg works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Berg throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#T4#
Pakkanen misses the jab.
Berg shoots in for a takedown but Pakkanen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carl Berg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Berg shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Pakkanen counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
Pakkanen has managed to clinch.
Pakkanen stalling against the cage.
Pakkanen lands a right hand.
Pakkanen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Pakkanen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#CUT2#
It looks like Carl Berg has been cut.#BC#
Berg pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pakkanen throws out a loose jab but Berg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Berg misses with a takedown attempt
and Pakkanen counters with a two punch combo.
Berg shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Pakkanen eats them both and turns towards Berg to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ruska Pakkanen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Carl Berg's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Nice defenses there by Berg.
The fighters circling - Pakkanen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Berg misses with an uppercut.
Pakkanen scores with a nice strike.
Berg misses with a straight right.
Pakkanen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Berg's hands.
Berg is looking to chop away at Pakkanen's legs.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Berg is defended easily by Pakkanen.
Berg sets himself, and Pakkanen steps forward looking for the clinch! Berg avoids it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Berg does no damage.
Berg shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pakkanen defends it nicely.
Berg gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Pakkanen counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carl Berg. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Berg throws a head kick that Pakkanen semi-blocks.
Nice uppercut there from Pakkanen.
Berg doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Berg throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pakkanen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pakkanen 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.
#ROC2#
Berg is rocked!
Berg will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Oh Berg is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Berg loads up on a big right hand but Pakkanen slips the punch.
Pakkanen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pakkanen throws a low kick but Berg moves out of range easily.
Berg seems to have got his legs back now.
Berg misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pakkanen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Berg.
Berg is looking to land body kicks.
Carl Berg is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Berg throws a lazy uppercut
and Pakkanen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Berg throws a lazy uppercut
and Pakkanen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pakkanen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Berg throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pakkanen.
Pakkanen throws a shot to the body.
Berg swinging wildly here.
Pakkanen connects with a leg kick. Berg looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Pakkanen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Berg throws a series of punches but Pakkanen avoids them all with ease.
Berg takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Pakkanen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Berg fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Pakkanen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Pakkanen connects with a crisp jab. #T3#
Pakkanen cracks Berg with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Berg throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Berg blocks a jab.
Pakkanen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Berg throws a combination that misses
and Berg takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pakkanen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Berg sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pakkanen misses the shot to the body.
Berg shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Pakkanen avoids the head kick by Berg.
Ruska Pakkanen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pakkanen looks to land a combination but Berg avoids it well.
Good standup being displayed there by Pakkanen as he connects with a hook.
Pakkanen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pakkanen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jab, jab by Pakkanen - just one landing. #T4#
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!
Berg goes for a double leg but Pakkanen avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Pakkanen continues to drive forward.
Berg misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pakkanen throws a jab but it's blocked by Berg.
Pakkanen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Berg.
Pakkanen has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Pakkanen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Berg avoids the body shot from Pakkanen.
An inside leg kick lands from Pakkanen.
Pakkanen throws an overhand right that lands on Berg's shoulder, as Berg tries to avoid the shot.
Pakkanen throws a shot from downtown. Berg moves away and avoids it.
Pakkanen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Berg.
Pakkanen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Berg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ruska Pakkanen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Carl Berg's cut.
That's time! Berg's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Berg fails to land with a series of punches.
A combination from Berg does no damage.
Berg looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pakkanen is fending him off so far but Berg persists. Nope, Pakkanen circles away and we're back to standing.
Berg throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Pakkanen counters with a stiff right hand.
Pakkanen lands a lovely overhand right.
Pakkanen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Berg takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Pakkanen slips a jab and a cross from Berg.
Pakkanen with a jab.
Pakkanen throws out a loose jab but Berg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Berg looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Berg throws a right and a left that Pakkanen avoids nicely.
Berg misses with a double jab.
Pakkanen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Berg.
Berg misses with a left hand #CL2#
and Pakkanen moves into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Pakkanen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Berg fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Pakkanen misses with a hook.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Berg.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carl Berg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Berg fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pakkanen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Berg doesn't seem bothered though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pakkanen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pakkanen misses with a straight right.
Berg throws a series of punches but Pakkanen moves out of range.
Berg lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pakkanen circles away quickly and effectively.#CL2#
Pakkanen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Berg, pushing him back against the cage.
Pakkanen holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#T2##BC#
Berg's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pakkanen shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Berg eats them both and turns towards Pakkanen to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Pakkanen lands an overhand right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pakkanen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#CL2#
Pakkanen clinches.
Berg letting Pakkanen take a breather here.#BC#
Berg breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Berg throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Berg takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #KD2#
Pakkanen drops Berg with a beautiful combination! Berg stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Pakkanen is looking for the KO!
Berg gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Pakkanen gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ruska Pakkanen!
A less than humble Ruska Pakkanen misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
FFA 33: Desolation
Date: Aug 12, 2017 |
#R1#
Ikban moves to clinch but Pakkanen breaks away
and Pakkanen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ikban tries to clinch up.
Ikban shoots and misses
and Pakkanen counters with a two punch combo.
Ikban tries to clinch but Pakkanen moves away
and Pakkanen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A low kick from Ikban is predictable there
and Ikban takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pakkanen tests Ikban's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pakkanen lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Pakkanen.#T1#
Ikban misses with a series of wild punches.
It seemed like Pakkanen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pakkanen looks to land a left hand but Ikban moved out of range nicely.
Ikban uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pakkanen.
Pakkanen misses with a two punch combination.
Ikban tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Pakkanen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Pakkanen keeps the fight on the outside.#T2#
Ikban drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ikban tries to clinch up
and Pakkanen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ikban steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pakkanen.
Pakkanen stalks Ikban and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ikban's face. Ikban staggers backwards, shaken.
Pakkanen's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Pakkanen duly obliges.
Pakkanen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pakkanen scores with a hook.#T3##CL#
Ikban clinches up with Pakkanen and pushes him back against the cage.
Ikban trying to stall but Pakkanen improves his position.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Pakkanen avoiding damage as Ikban throws knees to the body.
#BC2#
Pakkanen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ikban tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Pakkanen counters with a nice uppercut.
Ikban is looking to clinch but Pakkanen is avoiding it.
Pakkanen lands with a right hand. #T4#
Good exchange - Pakkanen coming out on top.
Pakkanen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ikban circles away quickly and effectively.
Ikban went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Pakkanen lands the left hand.
Pakkanen lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ikban backs up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pakkanen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Pakkanen is working the combinations to good effect here.
Ikban wants to clinch up but Pakkanen keeps it at a distance.
As Ikban backs off Pakkanen throws a huge counter combo but Ikban manages to avoid it all.
Ikban tries to close the distance and clinch but Pakkanen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pakkanen! But no joy.
Ikban tries to clinch up.
Pakkanen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ikban.
Ikban throws a big counter combination but Pakkanen scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ruska Pakkanen dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Ikban closes the distance looking to clinch
and Pakkanen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pakkanen scores with a shot to the body.
Ikban lands with a thumping leg kick.
Pakkanen lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ikban backs up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pakkanen scores with a nice strike.
Pakkanen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Pakkanen might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Ikban tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pakkanen swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Ikban. Pakkanen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ikban wants to clinch.
Pakkanen keeps the fight on the outside.
Pakkanen tries to bum rush Ikban with a series of wild strikes but Ikban uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Ikban wants to clinch but Pakkanen slips to the side
and Pakkanen counters with a nice uppercut.
Pakkanen misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Pakkanen scores with a jab. Ikban acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ikban moves forwards but Pakkanen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ikban tries to clinch
and Pakkanen counters with a stiff right hand.
Pakkanen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ikban tries to clinch but Pakkanen is having none of it.
It seemed like Pakkanen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pakkanen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ikban doesn't manage to clinch there - Pakkanen circles away.
Pakkanen lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ikban is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
Ikban tries to close the distance and clinch but Pakkanen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pakkanen unleashes a big counter combination but Ikban bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#TD#
Ikban closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Pakkanen's guard.
Pakkanen has Ikban pulled in close to control his posture.
Pakkanen is continuing to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ikban trying to control but Pakkanen is working from the bottom.
Ikban has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T4#
Ikban working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ikban wants to control from the top but Pakkanen keeps moving.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#SUB2#
Pakkanen is looking for a triangle but Ikban pushes his legs off easily.
Ikban postures up in Pakkanen's guard and throws a big left but Pakkanen blocks it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ikban tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ikban takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pakkanen lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ikban wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ruska Pakkanen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Pakkanen throws a right hand that Ikban ducks under and follows up with a left that Ikban also avoids with ease.
Ikban takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Good standup being displayed there by Pakkanen as he connects with a hook.
Pakkanen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ikban.
Ikban jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Ikban tries to clinch but Pakkanen moves out of range.
Pakkanen let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Vlad Ikban is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pakkanen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ikban wants to clinch
and Pakkanen counters with a nice uppercut.
Pakkanen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ikban moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T1#
Ikban tries to clinch but Pakkanen is having none of it.
Pakkanen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ikban tries to clinch
and Pakkanen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pakkanen circles away from the clinch attempt
and Pakkanen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ikban shoots and misses
and Pakkanen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ikban uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pakkanen.
Ikban looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T2#
Pakkanen works over Ikban's head and body with a nice combination.
Pakkanen scores with a jab to the body.
Pakkanen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ikban's head backwards.
Ikban misses with a takedown
and Pakkanen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pakkanen looks to land a left hand but Ikban moved out of range nicely.
Ikban throws a quick counter kick to the body but Pakkanen avoids it.
Ikban walks into a jab.
Pakkanen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T3#
Ikban tries for a takedown but Pakkanen circles away easily
and Pakkanen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vlad Ikban. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ikban takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ikban is looking to clinch.
Nice uppercut lands for Pakkanen. That snapped Ikban's head back.
Ikban misses with a body kick.
Pakkanen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ikban tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Pakkanen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ruska Pakkanen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pakkanen scores with a hook.#T4#
Ikban shoots and misses
and Ikban takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC2#
Ikban is rocked!
Pakkanen lands a lovely overhand right.
Oh Ikban is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ikban tries to clinch
and Pakkanen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pakkanen throws out a loose jab but Ikban uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ikban seems to have got his legs back now.
Ikban tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Pakkanen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sloppy strikes from Pakkanen. Those never looked like landing.
Ikban tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Pakkanen counters with a stiff right hand.
Vlad Ikban has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ruska Pakkanen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ikban tries to clinch up
and Pakkanen counters with a straight right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ruska Pakkanen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Pakkanen 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 25:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 25:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ruska Pakkanen!
After the fight, Ruska Pakkanen was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
FFA 27: Galanos vs McGuire
Date: Jun 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Pakkanen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pakkanen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Brasco misses the shot to the body.
Brasco connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CUT2#
It looks like Ruska Pakkanen has been cut.
Brasco 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.
Brasco lands with a straight right. Pakkanen didn't see that one coming.
Pakkanen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pakkanen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Brasco cracks a nice hook into Pakkanen's ribs.
Donnie Brasco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brasco tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pakkanen was well out of range. Poor timing from Brasco.
Brasco showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pakkanen.
Brasco wants to counter the offense by Pakkanen and move into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brasco is looking to clinch.
Brasco tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Pakkanen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brasco needs to keep his hands up - Pakkanen had a free shot at his head there.
Brasco throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#T1#
Pakkanen loads up on a big right hand but Brasco slips the punch.
Decent striking displayed by Pakkanen there.
Brasco misses with an uppercut
and Brasco takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fight stays on the outside here - Brasco looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Brasco closes the distance and clinches.
Pakkanen slowing the pace effectively.
Brasco swings wildly with an uppercut but Pakkanen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brasco lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pakkanen is pushing Brasco up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Brasco blocks an uppercut.
#T2#
Brasco working aggressively here.
Brasco misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pakkanen wants to get back to striking at distance but Brasco won't allow it.
Pakkanen pressing his opponent against the cage. #BC#
Pakkanen breaks the clinch.
Brasco tries to clinch
and Pakkanen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brasco fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pakkanen manages to avoid it.
Brasco misses with a body punch
and Pakkanen counters with a three punch combo that has Brasco backing up. Brasco nods at Pakkanen to acknowledge the strikes.
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!
Brasco closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Pakkanen counter with a right hand.
Brasco wants to clinch but Pakkanen slips to the side
and Pakkanen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Brasco throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pakkanen.
Pakkanen throwing a counter right hand but Brasco manages to avoid it.
Brasco tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pakkanen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pakkanen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Brascos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Brasco misses with a body punch
enabling Pakkanen to counter with a crisp jab.
Brasco is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Pakkanen rather than just go for the knockout.
A big right from Pakkanen misses.
Brasco misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Pakkanen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pakkanen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pakkanen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brasco tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pakkanen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A little feinted left hand from Pakkanen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pakkanen needs to keep his hands up - Brasco had a free shot at his head there.
Brasco tries to clinch
and Pakkanen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brasco throws a right hand that misses
and Pakkanen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
Pakkanen throws a hook but Brasco avoids it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brasco dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Brasco moves to clinch but Pakkanen breaks away
and Pakkanen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pakkanen scores with a decent looking hook.
Brasco swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pakkanen is looking for a counter combo.
Brasco just misses with a punch to the body.
Brasco wants to clinch.
Pakkanen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Brasco tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pakkanen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ruska Pakkanen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ruska Pakkanen's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Brasco darts in trying to clinch
letting Pakkanen counter with a right hand.
Brasco connects with a body shot.
Brasco doesn't manage to clinch there - Pakkanen circles away.
Pakkanen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The fight stays on the outside here - Brasco looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Brasco closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brasco is leaning against Pakkanen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Pakkanen prevents a body shot from Brasco.
A bit of stalling here from Pakkanen.
Pakkanen is trying to maintain a safe position but Brasco gets an underhook and turns Pakkanen into the cage.
Brasco lands a right hand. #T1#
Brasco lands an uppercut.
Pakkanen wants to break the clinch but can't.
Brasco letting Pakkanen take a breather here.
Brasco tries a body shot but Pakkanen blocks it.
Brasco tries to throw a body punch but Pakkanen avoids it by throwing Brasco back against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pakkanen.
Pakkanen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brasco can do to turn this around?
Pakkanen working aggressively here.
Brasco misses with a body punch.
Brasco swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brasco pushes Pakkanen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pakkanen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Brasco tries to work over Pakkanen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brasco lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T2#
Pakkanen is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Pakkanen is trying to break free.
Brasco throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pakkanens head.
Nice body punch from Brasco.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pakkanen.
Brasco lands with a short shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pakkanen trying to control the position but instead, Brasco has worked for underhooks and has pushed Pakkanen into the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Brasco.
Good body shot from Brasco.
#BC#
Pakkanen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brasco looks to land a right hand but Pakkanen moved out of range.
Pakkanen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice uppercut lands for Pakkanen. That snapped Brasco's head back.
A jab from Pakkanen misses. #T3#
Brasco lands a head shot.
Brasco throws a shot from downtown. Pakkanen moves away and avoids it.
Pakkanen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#KD2#
Brasco cracks Pakkanen with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Brasco has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Pakkanen to stand back up!#ROC2#
Pakkanen is rocked!#CL2#
Brasco gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Oh Pakkanen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pakkanen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Brasco has him pressed against the cage.
Pakkanen taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Pakkanen seems to have got his legs back now.
Brasco lands with a right to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pakkanen tries to break free but Brasco pushes him back against the cage.
Pakkanen is looking to control Brasco's arms but Brasco gets an underhook and turns him. Now Pakkanen has his back to the cage.
Brasco lands a nice shot to the body.
Pakkanen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Brasco is keeping busy.
Good body shot from Brasco.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pakkanen working aggressively here.
Pakkanen blocking some punches.
Pakkanen is looking to control Brasco's arms but Brasco gets an underhook and turns him. Now Pakkanen has his back to the cage. #T4#
A short left from Brasco. #CUT2#
Ruska Pakkanen's cut is getting worse.
Brasco makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Brasco lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brasco lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pakkanen backwards.
Brasco tries to throw a body punch but Pakkanen avoids it by throwing Brasco back against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Maybe Pakkanen would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Pakkanen wants to break the clinch but can't.
Brasco struggles to land a body shot inside as Pakkanen controls his hands.
#BC#
Pakkanen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pakkanen throws a right and a left that both miss.
A big right from Brasco misses. #CL2#
Brasco darts in and clinches Pakkanen up against the cage.
Donnie Brasco seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Pakkanen's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donnie Brasco showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ruska Pakkanen's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Brasco throws the left hand but Pakkanen avoids the punch easily.
Pakkanen is looking for a counter combo.
Pakkanen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brasco.
Brasco lands the left hand.
Brasco throws an off balance right hand
enabling Pakkanen to counter with a crisp jab.
Brasco scores with a jab to the body.
Pakkanen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ruska Pakkanen is winning the standup battle so far.
Brasco closes the distance but Pakkanen moves to the side
and Pakkanen counters with a one-two to the body.
Brasco dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Brasco moves in looking to clinch but Pakkanen pushes him off.
Brasco ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL2#
Brasco moves into range and clinches up with Pakkanen.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pakkanen wants to break free but Brasco has control.
#T1#
Pakkanen can't break the clinch.
Brasco scores with a shoulder strike.
Pakkanen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Brasco is keeping busy.
A frustrated look appears on Pakkanen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Pakkanen stalling in the clinch but Brasco improves position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Brasco.
Brasco lands with a left to the head.
Pakkanen trying to control the position but instead, Brasco has worked for underhooks and has pushed Pakkanen into the cage.
Pakkanen effectively controlling the action here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brasco takes a shot to the head.
Brasco lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Brasco digs a right hand underneath Pakkanen's ribcage. Pakkanen let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T2#
Brasco lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Brasco scores with a nice hook to the head.
Brasco throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pakkanens head.
Brasco lands a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pakkanen blocks a body shot from Brasco.
Pakkanen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brasco lands with a left to the head.
Pakkanen prevents a body shot from Brasco. #KD2#
Brasco drops Pakkanen onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Pakkanen is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Pakkanen misses with some punches.
Brasco creates a bit of distance and cracks Pakkanen with a massive left hook! Pakkanen crumples out of camera shot, completely unconscious! He's been Nelmarked! Brasco stares at him for a moment then struts over to his corner, victorious.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Donnie Brasco!
Donnie Brasco bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Pakkanen lunges at Berner with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Berner's hand.
A left and a right from Pakkanen both land. Nice combination.
Berner tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Pakkanen counters with a straight right hand.
Nice shot by Pakkanen.
Pakkanen swats away the attempt to clinch by Berner.
Pakkanen throws a body shot but no joy.
Pakkanen stuffs the takedown.
The crowd cheers as Pakkanen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Berner doesn't seem phased though.
Berner listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CUT#
It looks like Ruska Pakkanen has been cut.
Pakkanen connects with the punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A left lands for Pakkanen.
Berner takes one to the side of the head.
#T1#
Berner tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pakkanen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Berner fails with the takedown
and Berner takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Berner finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Pakkanen slips under a jab.
Berner looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pakkanen thuds a left hand into Berner's body.#CL#
Berner moves into the clinch successfully.
Berner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Berner has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Pakkanen after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert Berner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Berner tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #TD#
Berner jumps into guard, dragging Pakkanen to the mat.
Berner tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2##SUB#
Pakkanen is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Berner has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Pakkanen is looking to defend but Berner has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Pakkanen! Berner pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Pakkanen taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Robert Berner!
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