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Play
by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Gundstrohm shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Salmi defends it nicely.#CL#
Gundstrohm rushes Salmi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Salmi can't find room to land a body shot as Gundstrohm controls the action.
Salmi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Salmi wants to break free but Gundstrohm has control.
Salmi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Gundstrohm jumps into guard, dragging Salmi to the mat.
Gundstrohm is adopting a defensive guard.#T1#
Salmi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gundstrohm. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gundstrohm 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.
Gundstrohm throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Gundstrohm is controlling Salmi's posture.
Salmi is looking to stand up but Gundstrohm won't let him.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nice shot lands for Salmi.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Salmi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gundstrohm manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Gundstrohm has Salmi pressed against the cage, preventing Salmi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Salmi is trying to break the clinch but Gundstrohm is controlling him.
Gundstrohm blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gundstrohm misses with an elbow over the top.
Gundstrohm is struggling to control the position.
Gundstrohm prevents a body shot from Salmi.
Gundstrohm drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#T3#
Gundstrohm dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Gundstrohm.
Gundstrohm is trying to pull guard but Salmi turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Markus Gundstrohm. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gundstrohm drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Salmi throws a punch but it's blocked by Gundstrohm.
Gundstrohm has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Salmi avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Gundstrohm prevents Salmi from breaking the clinch.
Salmi tries to break the clinch but Gundstrohm is controlling the position.
Salmi letting Gundstrohm take a breather here.
Gundstrohm tries a body shot but Salmi blocks it.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gundstrohm tries to pull guard but Salmi won't allow it.
A nice left hand lands by Salmi.
Salmi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gundstrohm trying to land knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gundstrohm.
Salmi misses with a body punch.
Gundstrohm is stalling here.
Salmi tries to circle away but Gundstrohm has him pinned against the cage.
Salmi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gundstrohm's elbow.
Gundstrohm jumps guard but Salmi turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gundstrohm stalling the fight.
Salmi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Salmi struggles to land a body shot inside as Gundstrohm controls his hands.
#TD#
Gundstrohm pulls guard effortlessly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Eerikki Salmi will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Salmi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#TD#
Gundstrohm scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Salmi is looking to get back to his feet here but Gundstrohm is keeping cool and he's managed to take Salmi's back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Salmi is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Gundstrohm lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Gundstrohm controls the action.#SUB#
Gundstrohm is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Salmi is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #T1#
Gundstrohm controls the action.
Gundstrohm punches the canvas rather than the man. #SUB#
Gundstrohm is looking for the choke from the back position but Salmi is controlling his hands well.
Salmi is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Good control from Gundstrohm.#SUB#
Gundstrohm is looking for the choke from the back position but Salmi is controlling his hands well.
Salmi is trying to stand back up.
Markus Gundstrohm overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Gundstrohm has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Salmi's body.
#SUB#
Gundstrohm working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Gundstrohm really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Salmi.
Gundstrohm misses with punches from the back.
Salmi is trying to stand back up. #T3##SUB#
Gundstrohm has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
Salmi preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Gundstrohm.
Salmi is trying to stand back up.
Gundstrohm trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Salmi doesn't escape. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Salmi is trying to get back to his feet but Gundstrohm has full control of the position and if anything, Salmi has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB#
Gundstrohm is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Salmi has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Gundstrohm is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Salmi is trying to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Markus Gundstrohm dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Gundstrohm moves forwards but Salmi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Salmi avoids a kick to the body.
Salmi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Gundstrohm shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Salmi but Salmi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Salmi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Salmi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gundstrohm has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gundstrohm there as he acknowledges the shot.
Gundstrohm misses with a takedown
and Salmi counters with a two punch combo.
Gundstrohm is looking to clinch but Salmi is avoiding it.
Salmi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T1#
Salmi blocks a leg kick.#CL#
Gundstrohm moves into the clinch successfully.
Salmi is trying to break free.
A short right from Gundstrohm.
Salmi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gundstrohm goes for a takedown attempt but Salmi pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Markus Gundstrohm. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gundstrohm gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Salmi counter with a right hand.
Markus Gundstrohm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gundstrohm takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Salmi scores with a body shot.
Salmi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gundstrohm. Gundstrohm circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Salmi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gundstrohm.#T2#
Salmi scores with a sloppy right hand. Gundstrohm should have avoided that one.
Salmi lands with a hook. Gundstrohm tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CL#
Gundstrohm forces Salmi back against the cage and clinches.
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!#BC#
Gundstrohm breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gundstrohm tries to close the distance and clinch but Salmi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gundstrohm darts in trying to clinch
and Salmi counters with a stiff right hand.
Gundstrohm moves to clinch but Salmi breaks away
and Salmi counters with a nice uppercut.
Salmi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gundstrohm's hands.
Donk. Salmi catches Gundstrohm right on the button with a cross.
Gundstrohm shoots for a double leg takedown but Salmi sprawls well. He's pushed Gundstrohm's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #T3#
Gundstrohm tries for a takedown but Salmi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Salmi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Salmi lands with a cross.
Gundstrohm gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Salmi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Salmi.
Good standup being displayed there by Salmi as he connects with a hook.
Gundstrohm takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Salmi tests Gundstrohm's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Salmi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Salmi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
Gundstrohm takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Eerikki Salmi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gundstrohm misses with a takedown attempt
and Salmi counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Salmi lands with a shot to the body.
Salmi lands a jab.
Gundstrohm takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Salmi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gundstrohm throws a wild body kick that Salmi sees coming a mile off.
Gundstrohm takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gundstrohm on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gundstrohm throws a sloppy body shot
and Salmi counters with a right hand to the body.
Gundstrohm tries to clinch up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eerikki Salmi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Salmi has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eerikki Salmi!
A very excited looking Eerikki Salmi rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 29, 2018 |
#R1#
Gundstrohm fails to land the takedown.
Gundstrohm tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Andst defends well and Gundstrohm ends up having to push Andst into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Andst tries to clinch but Gundstrohm moves out of range.
Andst tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Gundstrohm moves into the clinch.
Andst takes a knee to the side of the body.
Gundstrohm is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Markus Gundstrohm. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Andst looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gundstrohm jumps guard but Andst stands there with Gundstrohm around his waist. Gundstrohm gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gundstrohm is looking to take this one to the mat.
Andst is looking to break free of the clinch but Gundstrohm has double underhooks. #BC#
Gundstrohm breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Nice takedown defense from Andst. No joy for Gundstrohm on that attempt.
Gundstrohm is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Andst tries a head kick but it misses.
Andst 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.
Gundstrohm misses with a takedown attempt - Andst sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Andst thinks about the counter body kick.
Andst tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gundstrohm swats him away and circles back towards the center.
As Andst looks to move away, Gundstrohm throws a big counter combo but Andst just gets out of the way.
Andst throws a front kick aimed at Gundstrohm's knee but Gundstrohm avoids it well.
Gundstrohm shoots in and drives through. Andst sprawls well.
Andst wants to counter with a clinch but Gundstrohm pushes him away.
George Andst is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gundstrohm looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Andst is fending him off so far but Gundstrohm persists. Nope, Andst circles away and we're back to standing.
Andst throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Andst with a hook.
Crunch! Andst slams his shin into Gundstrohm's torso.
Gundstrohm is breathing heavily.#T2#
Andst fails with an attempt to clinch.
Andst tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Andst tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Andst lets loose with a powerful body kick. Gundstrohm will feel that in the morning.
Andst tries a head kick but it misses.
Andst tries to clinch there but Gundstrohm circles away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gundstrohm shoots in looking for a takedown but Andst manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gundstrohm's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Andst misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gundstrohm tries to close the distance and clinch but Andst swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Andst was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Andst misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Andst throws a head kick that misses.
Andst misses with an uppercut
and Andst takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Gundstrohm throws a wild body kick that Andst sees coming a mile off.
Andst tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gundstrohm swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gundstrohm shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Andst defends it nicely.
Andst throws a chopping leg kick but Gundstrohm manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#CL2#
Andst gets a clinch.
Andst can't find room to land a body shot as Gundstrohm controls the action.
Andst tries to break free but Gundstrohm pushes him back against the cage.
Andst has had enough of the clinch but Gundstrohm keeps him there for the moment.
Gundstrohm holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#T4#
Gundstrohm tries to pull guard but Andst holds him up against the cage and eventually Gundstrohm drops back down to his feet.
#BC#
Gundstrohm's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gundstrohm throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gundstrohm checks a low kick from Andst.
Gundstrohm looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Gundstrohm tries to clinch there but Andst circles away.
Andst tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gundstrohm paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gundstrohm tries to bum rush Andst with a series of wild strikes but Andst uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Gundstrohm drives through and clinches with Andst against the cage.
Andst is trying to break the clinch but Gundstrohm has him pressed against the cage.
Andst has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Andst dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Andst swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gundstrohm misses with the combination.
Gundstrohm looks to land a combination but Andst avoids it well.
Andst stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Andst wants it to stay on the feet.
Andst tries to counter by closing the distance.
Gundstrohm lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Andst tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gundstrohm manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Andst pulls out of a head kick attempt.
George Andst seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gundstrohm moves out of range of the leg kick from Andst.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gundstrohm is defended easily by Andst.
Andst slaps away a takedown attempt from Gundstrohm, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Markus Gundstrohm. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Andst fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gundstrohm avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Andst tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Gundstrohm counters with a two punch combo.
A head kick misses from Gundstrohm.
And Andst responds with a good body kick, but Gundstrohm manages to step out the way in time.
Markus Gundstrohm is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Andst moves into the clinch successfully.
A frustrated look appears on Andst's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Andst is trying to push Gundstrohm away but Gundstrohm has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Andst has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gundstrohm goes for a takedown in the clinch but Andst prevents it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Gundstrohm.#T2#
Andst is looking to break free of the clinch but Gundstrohm has double underhooks.
Andst wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Andst wants to break the clinch but can't.
Andst stalling in the clinch but Gundstrohm improves position.
Andst is trying to force a seperation but Gundstrohm has the dominant position.
Andst looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gundstrohm jumps guard but Andst stands there with Gundstrohm around his waist. Gundstrohm gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Gundstrohm is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Gundstrohm can't find room to land a body shot as Andst controls the action.
#BC#
Gundstrohm pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Gundstrohm checks a leg kick.
Gundstrohm shoots in for a takedown but Andst shows good takedown defense.
Andst feints a counter leg kick.
Gundstrohm on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Andst. Andst obviously looking to wear him down.
#CL2#
Andst clinches.
Gundstrohm fails to pull guard.
Andst can't break the clinch.
#TD#
Gundstrohm gets control of Andst's arms and successfully pulls guard. Gundstrohm will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Andst trying to control but Gundstrohm is working from the bottom.
Andst won't allow Gundstrohm to sweep him here. #T4#
Andst postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SU2#
Andst decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Andst fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gundstrohm.#CL2#
Andst closes the distance and clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Andst's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gundstrohm is trying to pull guard but Andst has him pressed against the cage.
Andst can't break the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gundstrohm has Andst pressed against the cage, preventing Andst from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Andst wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC#
Gundstrohm breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Markus Gundstrohm will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Andst fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gundstrohm misses with a jab, cross combination.
Andst unleashes a big counter combination but Gundstrohm bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Andst should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Andst 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.
Andst throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Gundstrohm gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Andst displaying some good clinch control by pressing Gundstrohm up against the cage.
Andst tries to break the clinch but Gundstrohm is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gundstrohm fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Andst wants to break free but Gundstrohm has control.
Gundstrohm fails to pull guard.
#T1#
Gundstrohm prevents Andst from breaking the clinch.
Andst being controlled against the cage.#BC2#
Andst escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Andst tries to clinch up.
Andst pushes Gundstrohm away with a front kick.
Gundstrohm checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Gundstrohm throws a big counter combination but Andst scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Andst throws a lazy head kick #CL#
and Gundstrohm moves into the clinch.
Andst is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gundstrohm drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Andst gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Markus Gundstrohm. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gundstrohm can't get the takedown.
#T2#
Andst wants to break free but Gundstrohm has control.
#BC2#
Andst breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Andst throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gundstrohm fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gundstrohm is trying hard to land a takedown here. Andst sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gundstrohm scoring well with a low kick there.
A swing and a miss from Andst.
Andst fails with an attempt to clinch.
Andst throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gundstrohm attempts a counter takedown but Andst avoids it well and moves away.#T3#
Andst tries to clinch there but Gundstrohm circles away.
Gundstrohm dives in for a single leg takedown but Andst sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL2#
Andst clinches with his opponent.
Gundstrohm tries to pull guard but Andst holds him up against the cage and eventually Gundstrohm drops back down to his feet.
Andst tries to circle away but Gundstrohm has him pinned against the cage.
Andst wants to get back to striking at distance but Gundstrohm won't allow it.
Andst looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Andst tries to break the clinch but Gundstrohm is controlling the position.
Gundstrohm prevents Andst from breaking the clinch.
Andst tries to break free but Gundstrohm pushes him back against the cage.
Andst has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gundstrohm misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gundstrohm has Andst pressed against the cage, preventing Andst from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Andst wants to break free but Gundstrohm has control.
George Andst seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Andst gets underhooks to prevent Gundstrohm's takedown attempt.
Gundstrohm throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#BC2#
Andst pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Andst.
Andst misses with an attempted mid kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gundstrohm is defended easily by Andst.
And that's the end of the fight!
George Andst comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Andst has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George Andst!
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