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Event:
KFC 33: Butcher vs Cobb
Date: Sep 09, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Swanson closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Swanson successfully pulls guard.
Swanson wants to stand up but Packalen is controlling him.
Packalen postures up and lands a big shot to Swanson's brow.
Swanson wants to stand and escape but Packalen is having none of it.
Packalen wants to control from the top but Swanson keeps moving.
Packalen passes Swanson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Swanson is trying to stand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Packalen wants to take a breather but Swanson is having none of it.
Packalen stops Swanson from getting back to his feet.
#SUB#
Packalen is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Swanson is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Teemu Packalen!
After winning the bout, Teemu Packalen thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Charles Swanson had this to say: 'Im sorry to everyone I let down I promise that I'll be back stronger.'.
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Event:
KFC 26: Mann vs Potter II
Date: Jul 08, 2017 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Packalen.
It looked like Hunt was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Packalen.
Hunt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Packalen fails with the takedown#KD#
and Hunt counters with a nice right hand that sends Packalen toppling to the canvas! Packalen scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Hunt finish him?!#ROC#
Packalen is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Teemu Packalen has been cut.
Hunt lands an uppercut, right on the button! Packalen tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tim Hunt!
Tim Hunt took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Aspire Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
KFC Fight Night St Pete
Date: Jun 24, 2017 |
#R1#
Kennedy cracks Packalen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Packalen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Packalen shoots in for a takedown but Kennedy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kennedy scores with a nice strike.
Kennedy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Packalen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#KD#
Kennedy cracks Packalen with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Kennedy has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Packalen to stand back up!#ROC#
Packalen is rocked!
Kennedy seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Packalen with a poor takedown
and Kennedy makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Liam Kennedy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Teemu Packalen.#KD#
Kennedy feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Packalen sprawling to the canvas! Packalen rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Kennedy finish him?!
Packalen is still on wobbly legs! Can Kennedy finish him?
Sloppy strikes from Kennedy. Those never looked like landing.
Packalen with the counter takedown but Kennedy avoids it easily.
Liam Kennedy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Packalen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Packalen seems to have recovered his senses.
Packalen has his takedown stuffed
and Kennedy counters with a nice body shot.
Kennedy cracks Packalen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kennedy lands with a nice body punch.
Kennedy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kennedy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Packalen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T2#
A punch lands to the side of Packalen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kennedy lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kennedy smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kennedy flashes Packalen a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Packalen's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Packalen crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Kennedy punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Liam Kennedy!
Liam Kennedy spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
KFC 22: Mann vs Ramos
Date: Jun 03, 2017 |
#R1#
A lazy left from Burns finds it's target.
Nice shot lands for Burns.
Burns throws a shot from downtown. Packalen moves away and avoids it.
Packalen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Packalen shoots in and drives through. Burns sprawls well.
Burns swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Packalen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Burns misses with a straight left.
And Packalen tries to counter it with a takedown but Burns pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Burns fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Packalen checks it well.
Burns keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD#
Burns closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Packalen to the mat! Packalen manages to get full guard. #SUB2#
Packalen has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Burns doesn't defend quickly enough and Packalen has managed to lock this one up! Can Burns escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Packalen on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Teemu Packalen!
A victorious Teemu Packalen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Herbert Burns was interviewed post fight and said 'I will be back stronger and my next opponent better watch out! '.
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Event:
KFC 17: Azevedo vs Paine
Date: May 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Esposito tries for a takedown but Packalen circles away easily#TD#
and Packalen counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Packalen.
Packalen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Esposito is keeping the position for now.
Packalen wants to control from the top but Esposito keeps moving.
Packalen is looking to work some ground and pound but Esposito has wrist control.#SUB#
Packalen drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Esposito manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Packalen has Esposito in his guard.#REVB#
Esposito controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Packalen looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Esposito would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Packalen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Esposito tries to free his leg and advance position but Packalen is retaining full guard.
Packalen seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Packalen throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Esposito sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Packalen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Packalen tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Esposito got a little sloppy there for a moment and Packalen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Esposito has managed to get both his arms back between Packalen's legs - danger averted.
Packalen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Esposito trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Packalen working for a triangle but Esposito defends it easily.
Esposito slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Packalen keeping full guard, as Esposito tries to pass.
Packalen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Esposito throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Packalen tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Esposito is in Packalen's guard.#T3#
Esposito trying to control but Packalen is working from the bottom.
Packalen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Packalen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Esposito is stalling in the full guard.
Esposito missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Packalen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Esposito defends well.#SUB#
Packalen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Esposito is aware though and is defending well.
Esposito looking to sit in guard and control but Packalen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Esposito 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.
Esposito is trying to keep Packalen in close.
Packalen passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Esposito struggling a bit here.
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 Teemu Packalen will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Esposito darts in looking for a takedown but Packalen gets double underhooks and turns Esposito into the cage.
Packalen feinted with a counter takedown.
Esposito shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Packalen sprawls well. Packalen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Esposito gets slowly back to his feet.
Esposito fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Packalen attempts a counter takedown but Esposito avoids it well and moves away.
Teemu Packalen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aires Esposito.
Packalen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Esposito.
Esposito closes this distance looking for a takedown but Packalen circles away.
Packalen attempts a counter takedown but Esposito avoids it well and moves away.
Packalen slaps away a takedown attempt from Esposito, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Packalen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Esposito sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Esposito or perhaps it was just good defense by Packalen, which made it look bad. #TD2#
Esposito shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES#
Packalen kicks off Esposito and gets to his feet. #T1##TD2#
Esposito closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Esposito lands in his opponent's guard.
Esposito trying to stand up but can't free himself from Packalen's guard.
Packalen trying to keep a closed guard but Esposito is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Packalen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T2#
Packalen tries to strike from the bottom.
Esposito trying to control the position from guard on top but Packalen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Esposito trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Esposito wants to control from the top but Packalen keeps moving.
Teemu Packalen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Esposito shoots in for a double leg but Packalen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Esposito fails with the takedown.#TD#
Packalen closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Esposito quickly recovers to half guard.#T3#
Packalen trying to control the action but Esposito is working from the bottom.
Packalen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Packalen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Esposito keeps working.
Esposito is trying to get back to full guard.
Packalen wants to free his trapped foot but Esposito is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Packalen is working for a submission of some sort.
#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Packalen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Esposito makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Esposito.
Packalen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Esposito keeping moving, preventing Packalen from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Esposito has control of Packalen's left arm, preventing Packalen from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teemu Packalen dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Esposito gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD#
and Packalen decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Esposito's guard.
Packalen lands a couple of digs.
Packalen working some strikes from top position.
Packalen is pushing down on Esposito's leg trying to pass to half guard. Esposito is fighting to maintain full guard but Packalen has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Packalen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Packalen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Esposito can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Esposito looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Packalen passes to side control.
Esposito gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #T1#
Packalen is looking to work his way around to Esposito's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Packalen punishing his opponent with strikes.
Esposito is desperately trying to improve his position but Packalen has a good base and remains in mount.
Packalen controlling from mount.
Packalen cracks Esposito with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Esposito is squirming around, avoiding Packalen's attempts to control the action.
Esposito sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Packalen is looking to take a break and control but Esposito is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Esposito is pressing down on Packalen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Esposito is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Esposito wants to stand and escape but Packalen is having none of it.
Packalen pushing down on Esposito's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Packalen is just content to waste time from the top position. Esposito takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Packalen wants to control from the top but Esposito keeps moving. #T3##SUB2#
Esposito isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Packalen stacks Esposito on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Packalen!
Packalen trying to control the action but Esposito is working from the bottom.
Esposito wants to control but Packalen postures up.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Packalen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Esposito, who protects the arm well.
Esposito struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Packalen tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Packalen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Aires Esposito has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Teemu Packalen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Packalen is looking to take a break and control but Esposito is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Teemu Packalen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Packalen 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Teemu Packalen!
A very excited looking Teemu Packalen 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:
KFC 13: San Diego vs Azevedo
Date: Apr 22, 2017 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Hunt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Packalen moves away.
Packalen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hunt sprawls and moves away.
Hunt wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Packalen swings widly with a right hand
#KD2#
and Hunt counters with a crisp right hand that drops Packalen! Hunt lets Packalen back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Packalen throws a low kick but Hunt avoids it.
Hunt doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hunt scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
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!
Packalen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hunt counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T1##KD2#
Hunt cracks Packalen with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Packalen looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Hunt finish him?
#ROC2#
Packalen is rocked!
Packalen shoots and misses
and Hunt counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tim Hunt!
An out of breath and clearly excited Tim Hunt thanked Aspire Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 03, 2017 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Packalen misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Grove counters with a nice double leg into side control. Packalen won't be happy with that. #SU2#
Grove decides to stand up, so the ref orders Packalen to his feet. #TD#
Packalen throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Grove tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Packalen is in Grove's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Packalen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Grove swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grove keeping moving, preventing Packalen from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Grove holds on and takes a little breather.
Grove utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
Packalen is in close to Grove's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Packalen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Packalen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Grove looking to hit a scissor sweep but Packalen is one step ahead there.
Grove wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Grove working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Packalen.
Packalen wants to control from the top but Grove keeps moving.
Packalen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Grove is keeping the position for now.
Packalen preventing the sweep. #T2#
Packalen trying to control but Grove is working from the bottom.
Grove can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Packalen controls the pace.
Grove seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Grove is on top in guard.
#REVB##SU2#
Grove stands and steps away. Packalen gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD#
Packalen shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Grove is trying to defend but Packalen finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Grove is not content to let Packalen control the position.#T3#
Packalen is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Grove is squirming around, avoiding Packalen's attempts to control the action.
Grove is looking to get to half guard.
Packalen throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Grove looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!#SUB#
Packalen is looking for the choke from the back position but Grove is controlling his hands well.
Packalen 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.#T4#
Packalen lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Grove trying to control the hands but Packalen won't let him. #SUB#
Packalen looking for the choke from the back.
Grove is really stuck here.
#SUB#
Packalen is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB#
Grove is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Packalen gets his way!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Grove tries to roll but Packalen sticks to his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teemu Packalen dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##TD#
Packalen throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Grove was covering up waiting for the punch and Packalen finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Packalen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Packalen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Packalen advances to half guard.
Grove is staying active underneath Packalen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Grove is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Grove blocking the ground and pound attempt from Packalen.
Packalen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Grove can do to turn this around?#T1#
Grove trying to control from the bottom.
Packalen controlling the action here. #SUB#
Packalen is working for a kimura but Grove is defending it quite comfortably.
Teemu Packalen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Packalen prevents Grove from improving his position.
Grove controlling the position well. #SUB#
Packalen is looking for a kimura here.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Grove is not content to let Packalen control the position.#SUB#
Packalen is looking for a kimura here.
Packalen trying to control from half guard but Grove is working away.
Packalen is really struggling to control Grove but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T3#
Grove has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Packalen is working away from the top position though.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD#
Packalen darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Packalen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB#
Packalen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Grove has managed to free his arm - good work.
Packalen prevents Grove from improving his position.#T4#
Packalen trying to pass the guard but Grove defending well.
Grove is looking for a sweep. Packalen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Grove wants to control but Packalen is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Packalen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Packalen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teemu Packalen dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3##TD#
Packalen shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Packalen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Grove controlling the position for now.#T1#
Grove is staying active underneath Packalen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Grove is concentrating on defense, preventing Packalen from advancing position.
Grove wants to improve his position but Packalen is controlling well.
Grove trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Packalen looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Packalen wants to free his trapped foot but Grove is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Grove is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Packalen wants to work for an arm triangle but Grove is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Packalen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Grove is just riding it out for now. Packalen eventually gives up the hold.
Grove is trying to control but can't.
Packalen throwing shots but Grove is blocking nicely. #T3##SUB#
Packalen wants to work for an arm triangle but Grove is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Packalen tries to pass to full mount but Grove defends it.
Grove keeping control of the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD#
Packalen shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Packalen showed some decent athleticism there. #T4##SUB#
Packalen seems to be working for a kimura but Grove defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Packalen is looking for a kimura but Grove is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Packalen to get the leverage.
The fighters are battling for position here. Grove manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Packalen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Grove is pulling down on Packalen's head. It's preventing any offense from Packalen, at least for the moment.
David Grove has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Teemu Packalen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Packalen content to stall in guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Teemu Packalen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Packalen 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Teemu Packalen!
During a confident post fight interview, Teemu Packalen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 20, 2017 |
#R1#
Collins cracks Packalen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Collins looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#TD#
Packalen looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB#
Packalen looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Collins is looking for a sweep. Packalen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Packalen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Collins defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Packalen in particular looking to stall.
Packalen takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T1##SUB#
Packalen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Collins is just riding it out for now. Packalen eventually gives up the hold.
Packalen is looking to stall here but Collins recovers full guard.
Packalen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2#
Collins is looking for a triangle but Packalen pushes his legs off easily.
Collins keeping moving, preventing Packalen from controlling successfully.
Packalen is pushing down on Collins's leg trying to pass to half guard. Collins is fighting to maintain full guard but Packalen has managed to sneak the leg through.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB#
Packalen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Collins has managed to free his arm - good work.
Packalen wants to control but Collins is keeping him busy.
Packalen passes to side control. #SUB#
Packalen is working to tighten his grip on Collins's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Collins has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Packalen is really squeezing tight and eventually Collins passes out! Packalen breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Teemu Packalen!
A relieved looking Teemu Packalen thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
TWGC 15 (155lbs, D3): New York Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Mar 05, 2017 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Teemu Packalen and Jay Eukaryotes . Teemu Packalen has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Teemu Packalen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Jay Eukaryotes !
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Russell Pearce and David Schapiro.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Eukaryotes looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Packalen (0) vs (2) Eukaryotes
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Packalen wants to get back to full guard.
Packalen looking for submissions off his back.
Eukaryotes controlling the action here.
Eukaryotes 's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eukaryotes is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Packalen defends it well.
Packalen's coaches at Xtreme Combat Helsinki have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Eukaryotes trying to pass the guard but Packalen defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eukaryotes is looking for a kimura but Packalen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Eukaryotes to get the leverage.
Packalen wants to improve his position but Eukaryotes is controlling well.
Eukaryotes trying to control the pace.
Packalen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Eukaryotes pulls his head out easily.
Packalen wants to control but Eukaryotes is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eukaryotes is looking for a kimura here.
Eukaryotes tries to pass the half guard into mount. Packalen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Packalen is trying to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Eukaryotes in particular looking to stall.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Eukaryotes has eaten all the pies!
Eukaryotes works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Packalen (0) vs (5) Eukaryotes
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eukaryotes sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
It looks like Eukaryotes might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Packalen tries to reverse the position but Eukaryotes maintains control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eukaryotes controlling the position easily from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Packalen slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Eukaryotes is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Eukaryotes is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Eukaryotes looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Eukaryotes is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Packalen is looking for a sweep. Eukaryotes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Eukaryotes controlling the action here.
Eukaryotes passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Packalen! Score +3 for passing guard: Packalen (0) vs (8) Eukaryotes
Eukaryotes content just to control the position here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Packalen is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Packalen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Packalen wants to hold on but Eukaryotes pushes him away.
Eukaryotes content just to control the position here.
Eukaryotes is continuing to stall.
Packalen can't escape the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Packalen is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Eukaryotes content just to control the position here.
Let's hope that Eukaryotes has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Packalen is wriggling around trying to escape.
Eukaryotes controlling the position easily from mount.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Packalen is wriggling around trying to escape.
Eukaryotes controlling from mount.
More stalling from Eukaryotes .
Packalen working to try and regain half guard.
Eukaryotes controlling the position easily from mount.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Packalen is squirming around, avoiding Eukaryotes 's attempts to control the action.
Eukaryotes controlling from mount.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Eukaryotes .
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Eukaryotes has control of Packalen's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Packalen regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Packalen tries to reverse the position but Eukaryotes maintains control.
Packalen tries to hold on but Eukaryotes pushes him away.
Eukaryotes takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Eukaryotes trying to control but Packalen is having none of it.
Eukaryotes jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Packalen manages to avoid the submission attempt.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Packalen tries to buck Eukaryotes off but Eukaryotes is having none of it.
Eukaryotes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Packalen keeps working.
Eukaryotes staying calm.
Eukaryotes tries to move into full mount but can't pass Packalen's legs.
Eukaryotes is trying to move to mount but Packalen reverses beautifully and ends up in Eukaryotes 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Packalen (2) vs (8) Eukaryotes
Well,Packalen is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Eukaryotes is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Eukaryotes is trying to keep Packalen in close.
Packalen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Eukaryotes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Packalen is pushing down on Eukaryotes 's leg trying to pass to half guard. Eukaryotes is fighting to maintain full guard but Packalen has managed to sneak the leg through.
Eukaryotes is trying to get back to full guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Packalen looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Eukaryotes is positioning himself well to prevent Packalen advancing to mount.
Eukaryotes is looking for a sweep. Packalen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Eukaryotes gets full guard.
Packalen trying to control the position from guard on top but Eukaryotes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Eukaryotes has his hands on Packalen's head, controlling the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Eukaryotes keeping moving, preventing Packalen from controlling successfully.
Packalen wants to pass the guard but Eukaryotes is keeping the position.
Packalen is working hard here to advance position.
Packalen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Packalen postures up.
Eukaryotes 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Eukaryotes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Packalen manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Packalen (2) vs (10) Eukaryotes
And that's the end of the fight!
Eukaryotes wins on points by 10 to 2. |
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Event:
TWGC 15 (155lbs, D3): New York Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Mar 04, 2017 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Chad Richards and Teemu Packalen. Teemu Packalen is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Chad Richards! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Teemu Packalen!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Jonathan Paton and Anthony Taglia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Richards keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Richards fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Richards doesn't manage to clinch there - Packalen circles away.
Richards gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Richards is trying to pull guard but Packalen has him pressed against the cage.
Richards works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Richards (2) vs (0) Packalen
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richards wants to control from the top but Packalen keeps moving.
Packalen has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Richards doesn't defend quickly enough and Packalen has managed to lock this one up! Can Richards escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Packalen on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Teemu Packalen!
A victorious Teemu Packalen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 17, 2017 |
#R1#
Nurminen wants to clinch#TD#
and Packalen counters with a shoot takedown. Nurminen fights it but they end up in guard.
Packalen works over Nurminen with some ground and pound from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nurminen has momentary wrist control but Packalen slips an elbow through the middle.
Packalen stands and throws Nurminen's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Packalen passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Nurminen!
Packalen controlling from mount.
Packalen postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Nurminen looks a forlorn figure.
#ROC#
Nurminen is rocked!
Packalen postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Nurminen in real trouble here! The ref calls for Nurminen to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Teemu Packalen!
Our winner, Teemu Packalen, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 726 Round 4
Date: Feb 12, 2017 |
#R1#
Maximus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maximus shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Packalen defends it nicely.
Maximus fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Packalen avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Maximus changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Packalen looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#T1#
Maximus grinds an elbow into Packalen's temple.
Maximus scores with punches from side control.
Packalen is trying to control Maximus's posture but Maximus avoids it.
Packalen regains half guard.#SUB#
Packalen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Packalen looking for submissions off his back.
Packalen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Packalen has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Maximus. Oh but Packalen has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Maximus goes limp - he's gone! Packalen jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Teemu Packalen!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 726 Round 3
Date: Feb 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Briscoe gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2#
and Packalen counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Briscoe wants to get back to his feet but Packalen passes into half guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Packalen wants to work for an arm triangle but Briscoe is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Briscoe trying to control but Packalen postures up.
Briscoe tries to kick Packalen off but Packalen keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Packalen perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Packalen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Briscoe is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Packalen pulls his head out easily.
Briscoe might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1#
Packalen content to control rather than advance.
Briscoe tries to roll over but Packalen keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Briscoe is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Packalen has latched onto it... Big trouble! Packalen pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Briscoe is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Packalen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Teemu Packalen!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 726 Round 2
Date: Feb 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Asmuth misses with a few strikes there.
Packalen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Asmuth displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Packalen.
Packalen misses with a wild combination.
Asmuth throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Asmuth throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Packalen counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Asmuth!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee asks Packalen politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Packalen prefers to stall for the moment though.
Asmuth tries to escape but Packalen is in control.
Asmuth knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Packalen on the ground.
Packalen is trying to move to mount but Asmuth reverses beautifully and ends up in Packalen's guard. #SUB2#
Packalen looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Asmuth is defending well. Packalen quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Asmuth has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Packalen celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Teemu Packalen!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 726 Round 1
Date: Feb 09, 2017 |
#R1#
Stark misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stark swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stark fails to land with a series of punches.
Stark misses with a jab, cross combination.
Packalen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jab, jab by Stark - just one landing.
Stark lands a two punch combo.
Stark lands with an overhand left.
Stark scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Stark throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Packalen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
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!
Stark has momentary wrist control but Packalen slips an elbow through the middle.
Stark really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Packalen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Packalen stops Stark from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES2#
Stark scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Stark throws a lazy uppercut
#TD#
and Packalen decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Stark's guard.
Stark keeping full guard, as Packalen tries to pass. #SUB#
Packalen is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Stark wants to stand but Packalen is controlling the position. #T1#
Stark looks winded!
Packalen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Packalen's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Packalen pushing down on Stark's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Packalen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Stark defends it well. #SUB#
Packalen has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Stark defend it? Packalen steps over the head and cranks it - Stark is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Packalen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Teemu Packalen!
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