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Event:
DSC STRIKE 49
Date: Apr 17, 2019 |
#R1#
Buckeye shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Vainio as he avoids it easily.
Buckeye with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Vainio tries to close the distance and clinch up but Buckeye swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD#
Vainio gets caught napping as Buckeye dives in and scores a takedown. Vainio manages to retain guard.
Buckeye engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Buckeye drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Vainio dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Vainio wants to stand but Buckeye is controlling his posture from full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Buckeye working for a triangle but Vainio defends it easily.
#T1##SUB#
Buckeye has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Vainio can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Buckeye is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
I've been told that Vainio has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
Vainio trying to control the position from guard on top but Buckeye is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vainio would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Vainio stopping the sweep attempt from Buckeye.
Vainio has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Buckeye is proving hard to escape from.
Buckeye manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vainio manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##SUB#
Buckeye postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Vainio is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Buckeye, into his guard. #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Buckeye holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB#
Buckeye looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T3##SUB#
Buckeye had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vainio defends it easily.#SUB#
Buckeye has his foot on Vainio's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vainio works his way back into a safe position though.
Vainio trying to control but Buckeye is working from the bottom.
Buckeye wants to sweep here but Vainio controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#SU2#
Vainio gets to his feet. Buckeye looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Buckeye fails with the takedown.
Jab Buckeye seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Buckeye. Vainio does a little dance to reset his feet.
Despite the aggression on Vainio's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Buckeye misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vainio! But no joy.
Buckeye jabs Vainio right on the nose. Vainio blinks but takes it well.
Buckeye fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jab Buckeye. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Buckeye misses with a double jab
and Vainio counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Vainio defending well as Buckeye loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Vainio gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Buckeye to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Buckeye controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jab Buckeye dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Buckeye takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#TD#
Vainio gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Buckeye throwing strikes but missing.
Buckeye throws a big elbow that misses.
Buckeye trying to control but Vainio is working from the bottom.
Buckeye postures up in Vainio's guard and throws a big left but Vainio blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vainio keeping full guard, as Buckeye tries to pass.
Buckeye controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T1#
Buckeye trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Vainio is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Buckeye is controlling him.
Buckeye is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vainio can do to turn this around?#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Buckeye looks for a takedown but Vainio sprawls well.
Buckeye fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Vainio avoids it really well and circles away.#CL#
Buckeye has closed the distance and engaged Vainio in a clinch.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Buckeye.
Vainio pushes off an throws an elbow but Buckeye leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Buckeye is trying to drag Vainio to the mat but Vainio just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jab Buckeye. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Buckeye changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Vainio fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Buckeye cracks Vainio with a good jab.
Vainio lands a two punch combo.
#CUT2#
It looks like Jab Buckeye has been cut.
Buckeye throws the left hand but Vainio avoids the punch easily.
Vainio fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vainio is looking to clinch but Buckeye is avoiding it.
Buckeye appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Buckeye shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Vainio defends it nicely.#T3#
Buckeye misses with a jab to the body
and Vainio counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD#
Vainio gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Buckeye throws a big elbow that misses.
Buckeye trying to control the position from guard on top but Vainio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Buckeye working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Buckeye won't allow Vainio to get back to his feet.
Buckeye lands a couple of elbows.
Jab Buckeye overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vainio avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T4#
Buckeye trying to control but Vainio is working from the bottom.
Buckeye pushes down on Vainio's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Buckeye wants to take a breather but Vainio is having none of it.
Buckeye is really struggling to control Vainio but he's trying to hold on to the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Buckeye uses his free foot to push down on Vainio's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Vainio.
Buckeye landing strikes, looking to finish!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jab Buckeye dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jab Buckeye's cut.
That's time! Buckeye's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Buckeye connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Vainio tries to clinch but Buckeye moves out of range.
Buckeye changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Vainio connects with a leg kick. Buckeye looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Buckeye is looking to clinch.
Vainio unleashes a big counter combination but Buckeye bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Buckeye misses with a two punch combination.
Vainio leaves Buckeye with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Buckeye closes this distance looking for a takedown but Vainio circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Buckeye is defended easily by Vainio.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jab Buckeye. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buckeye tries for a takedown but Vainio sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Buckeye fails with the takedown.#T1#
Buckeye shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Vainio as he avoids it easily.
Vainio connects with a solid leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vainio looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vainio lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Vainio fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vainio misses with a double jab.
Vainio stuffs the takedown.
Vainio swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#TD#
Buckeye closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Vainio quickly recovers to half guard.#T2#
Vainio is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Buckeye scores with a couple of nice shots.
Vainio is refusing to be controlled, as Buckeye sits in half guard.
Buckeye prevents Vainio from standing back up.
Buckeye is nestled in close to Vainio, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Vainio is not content to let Buckeye control the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Vainio can do anything to dispel that myth.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Buckeye looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Vainio is looking to control Buckeye's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Vainio avoid being mounted?
Buckeye sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T3#
Buckeye is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Buckeye stops Vainio from getting back to his feet.
Buckeye sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Vainio defending well though.
Vainio regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Buckeye.
Buckeye throws a big elbow that misses.
Vainio really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Buckeye. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Buckeye content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #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.
Buckeye content to stall in guard here.
Buckeye scoring with some ground and pound.
Vainio wants to get back to his feet but Buckeye is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Buckeye with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jab Buckeye is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Buckeye is looking to work some ground and pound but Vainio has wrist control.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Buckeye lands a nice looking body shot.
Aarro Vainio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vainio leaves Buckeye with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Vainio is looking for the big counter here.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jab Buckeye.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Buckeye, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:28
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jab Buckeye!
In his post fight interview, Jab Buckeye started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
PSE 29
Date: Mar 09, 2019 |
#R1#
Vainio looks to land a combination but Reyvolt avoids it well.
Reyvolt shoots in looking for a takedown. Vainio tries to sprawl out of it but Reyvolt keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Vainio manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL#
Vainio fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Reyvolt, pushing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reyvolt can't get the takedown.
Vainio lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vainio with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#T1#
Reyvolt managing to block the knees to the body from Vainio.
Vainio throws a head punch that misses.
Vainio avoiding damage.
Vainio leaning his opponent against the cage.
Reyvolt dodges an elbow strike from Vainio.
Vainio looking to throw knees to the head but Reyvolt is blocking nicely.
#TD2#
Reyvolt ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Reyvolt no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Vainio is fighting to break Reyvolt's control of his arms but Reyvolt is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Reyvolt wants to sweep here but Vainio controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Vainio wants to control from the top but Reyvolt keeps moving.
Vainio not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Vainio'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.
Vainio wanted to stand there but Reyvolt had control of the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T3##REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Aarro Vainio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vainio tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Reyvolt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Aarro Vainio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vainio tries to close the distance and clinch up but Reyvolt swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Reyvolt drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Vainio defends it well.
Reyvolt shoots for a takedown but Vainio saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Aarro Vainio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Reyvolt.
Vainio closes the distance but Reyvolt moves to the side
and Reyvolt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vainio throws a head kick but Reyvolt moves out of range.
#T4##CL#
Vainio takes the fight into the clinch.
Vainio misses with a knee strike.
Vainio misses with an elbow over the top.
Vainio working Reyvolt over with knees to the body.
Reyvolt is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Vainio gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Vainio missing with knees to the body.
Vainio looking to throw knees to the head but Reyvolt is blocking nicely.
With the fighters up against the cage, Vainio throws an elbow but misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vainio misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vainio throws an elbow but it misses.
Reyvolt managing to block the knees to the body from Vainio.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aarro Vainio 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##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Reyvolt blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#TD2#
Reyvolt turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Reyvolt manages to end up in side control.
Vainio takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Reyvolt tries to score with some ground and pound. Vainio controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Reyvolt working the ground and pound. #CUT2#
It looks like Aarro Vainio has been cut.
Reyvolt misses with the ground and pound.
Reyvolt lands a nice forearm strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vainio is trying to get back to his feet.
Reyvolt throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reyvolt in side control, throwing shots but Vainio defends. #SUB2#
Reyvolt tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Reyvolt has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T1#
Reyvolt looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Vainio is avoiding damage well.
Reyvolt grinds an elbow into Vainio's temple.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vainio avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Reyvolt.
Reyvolt postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Reyvolt in side control lands a decent elbow. #CUT2#
Aarro Vainio's cut is getting worse.
Reyvolt cracks Vainio with a big elbow. #CUT2#
Aarro Vainio's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Aarro Vainio's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Robert Reyvolt!
Our winner, Robert Reyvolt, 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:
PSE 27
Date: Feb 09, 2019 |
#R1#
Slive is looking to clinch.
Vainio is looking for the big counter here.
Slive misses with a hook to the body
enabling Vainio to counter with a crisp jab.
Slive misses with a looping left.
Slive wants to clinch
and Vainio counters with a left and a right that stings Slive. #CL#
Vainio tries to keep at a distance but Slive has taken the fight into the clinch.
Vainio tries to land a knee to the head but Slive blocks with his arms.
Vainio lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Slive backwards.
Vainio with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Slive is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Vainio comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Vainio tries to land a knee to the head but Slive blocks with his arms.
Slive tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Slive just leaning against Vainio, taking a breather.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Slive pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Slive fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Vainio, pushing him back against the cage.
Vainio missing with knees to the body.
Slive is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T1#
Slive taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Slive.
Slive wants to break free but Vainio has control.
Nice elbow from Vainio.
Slive tries to throw a body punch but Vainio avoids it by throwing Slive back against the cage.
Vainio lands a left hand that snaps the head of Slive backwards.
Slive is pushing Vainio up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Vainio. #BC#
Slive breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Aarro Vainio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Slive tries to clinch there but Vainio circles away.
Sloppy strikes from Vainio. Those never looked like landing.
As Vainio looks to move away, Slive throws a big counter combo but Vainio just gets out of the way.#CL2#
Vainio pushes Slive up against the cage in a clinch.
Slive is pushing Vainio up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Vainio scores with a knee to the head.
#T2#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Slive.
Slive lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vainio.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Slive tries to stall but Vainio uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Slive scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
Slive breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Slive tries to close the distance and clinch but Vainio swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Slive has managed to clinch.
Vainio blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Vainio.
Slive tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Slive tries to work over Vainio's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Slive struggles to land a body shot inside as Vainio controls his hands.
Slive holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Vainio connects with a knee to the head.
Vainio tries to land a knee to the head but Slive blocks with his arms.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Vainio has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Slive seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Vainio can turn it around.
Nice elbow from Vainio. #T3#
Slive throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Vainio blocks it with crossed arms.
Slive misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vainio lands an elbow inside that Slive shrugs off.
Slive blocks an elbow strike.#BC#
Slive breaks the clinch.
Slive tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vainio swats away the attempt to clinch by Slive.
Slive darts in trying to clinch
and Vainio counters with a one-two to the body. #CL#
Slive rushes Vainio and presses him up against the cage.
Slive swings wildly with an uppercut but Vainio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vainio connects with a knee to the head.
Vainio lands a knee to the head.
I was talking to Slive's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T4#
A short body shot lands from Slive as the two fighters clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A short right from Slive on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Slive as Vainio tries to tie him up.
Slive looking to slow down the pace here.
Vainio looking to throw knees to the head but Slive is blocking nicely.
#BC#
Slive's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Slive tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vainio swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vainio is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL#
Slive pushes Vainio up against the cage in a clinch.
Slive is trying to force a seperation but Vainio has the dominant position.
Vainio blocking some punches.
#BC#
Slive manages to break the clinch.
Slive tries to clinch there but Vainio circles away.
#CL2#
Vainio darts in and clinches Slive up against the cage.
Slive throws an elbow but it misses.
Slive tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vainio's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aarro Vainio dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Vainio clinches with his opponent.
Kimbo Slive has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vainio on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Slive lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vainio throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Slive blocks it with crossed arms.
Slive gets through Vainio's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vainio blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vainio tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Vainio gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Vainio tries to land knees in the clinch but Slive avoids the damage to the body.
Slive takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#
It looks like Kimbo Slive has been cut.
Slive can't break the clinch.
Slive tries a body shot but Vainio blocks it.
Slive tries to break free but Vainio pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slive scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Slive looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Slive is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Vainio tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Vainio.
#T1#
Slive is trying to break the clinch but Vainio is controlling him.#BC#
Slive breaks from the clinch.
Slive tries to clinch but Vainio is having none of it.
Slive doesn't manage to clinch there - Vainio circles away.
#CL#
Slive clinches up with Vainio and pushes him back against the cage.
Vainio tries a knee to the head but Slive blocks it.
Vainio lands with a right to the head.
Vainio gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Slive lands with a left to the head.
Slive taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Vainio digs a right hand into Slive's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Slive's gas tank.
A knee to the head by Vainio.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vainio misses with a body punch.
Vainio lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Slive backwards.
Slive doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Slive looking to stall.
Slive wants to break free but Vainio has control.
#T2#
Slive using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Vainio has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A short body shot lands from Slive as the two fighters clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Slive's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Slive takes a knee to the side of the body.
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!
Vainio with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Vainio is stalling here.
Slive takes a knee right on the jaw!
Vainio connects with a nasty looking knee right to Slive's face.
Vainio lands a knee to the body.
Slive missing with knees to the body.
Slive takes a shot to the head.
Vainio has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Slive lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vainio lands a knee to the body.
Vainio lands a knee to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Vainio.
Vainio lands an elbow just above Slive 's eye.
Slive takes an elbow to the forehead. #T3#
Slive is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Aarro Vainio seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Slive tries to stall but Vainio uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Vainio connects with a nasty looking knee right to Slive's face.
Vainio lands an elbow inside that Slive shrugs off.
Slive takes an elbow to the forehead.
Slive is looking to control Vainio's arms but Vainio gets an underhook and turns him. Now Slive has his back to the cage.
Vainio connects with a nasty looking knee right to Slive's face.
Vainio lands an elbow that stopped Slive in his tracks for a moment.
Vainio connects with a nasty looking knee right to Slive's face.
Slive misses with the head strike.
Vainio tries a knee to the head but Slive blocks it.
Vainio lands an elbow inside that Slive shrugs off.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Vainio as Slive tries to tie him up.
Slive takes a knee to the side of the body.
Vainio lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vainio misses with a knee strike.
Vainio is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T4#
Vainio lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Vainio is looking to control Slive's arms but Slive gets an underhook and turns him. Now Vainio has his back to the cage.
Slive takes a knee right on the jaw!
Vainio wants to stall.
Vainio connects with a nasty looking knee right to Slive's face.
Vainio looking to stall.
Vainio utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Slive lands a nice shot to the body.
A body shot lands from Slive.
Vainio misses with a knee to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Slive blocks an elbow strike.
Vainio throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Slive taking a breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aarro Vainio showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kimbo Slive's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Slive moves into range and clinches up with Vainio.
Slive misses with a body punch.
Vainio blocks a body shot from Slive.
Slive misses with some punches.
Vainio taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Vainio throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Vainio lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nice elbow from Vainio.
Slive trying to control the position but instead, Vainio has worked for underhooks and has pushed Slive into the cage.
The referee calls for Vainio to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vainio.
Slive stalling in the clinch but Vainio improves position.
Slive is trying to break the clinch but Vainio is controlling him.
A short uppercut from Vainio.
Vainio tries a knee to the head but Slive blocks it.
Vainio tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#T1#
Vainio scores with a knee to the head.
Vainio lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Slive tries to circle away but Vainio has him pinned against the cage.
Vainio scores a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vainio comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Vainio looking to throw knees to the head but Slive is blocking nicely.
Slive looking to slow down the pace here.
Slive avoiding damage.
Vainio misses with a knee strike.
Vainio landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A head punch on the inside from Slive fails to land.
Vainio lands a left hand that snaps the head of Slive backwards.
Slive takes an elbow to the forehead.
Slive can't break the clinch.
#T2#
Vainio scores a nice knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Vainio.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vainio lands a knee to the body.
Slive takes a knee right on the jaw!
Vainio scores with a knee to the head.
Slive wants to break free but Vainio has control.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Vainio.
Vainio lands a nice elbow.
Vainio lands an elbow that stopped Slive in his tracks for a moment.
Vainio lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Vainio.
Slive pushes off an throws an elbow but Vainio leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Slive is looking to control Vainio's arms but Vainio gets an underhook and turns him. Now Slive has his back to the cage.
Slive fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vainio lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Slive backwards.
Vainio keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Slive's efforts to push away.
Vainio lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T3#
Vainio lands a good knee to the midsection. Slive won't want to take too many of those.
Slive throws an elbow but it misses.
Vainio lands a knee to the head.
#ROC2#
Slive is rocked!
Vainio controlling the action here for a moment.
Oh Slive is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Slive misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vainio.
Slive has had enough of the clinch but Vainio keeps him there for the moment.
Slive seems to have got his legs back now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vainio.
Slive tries a body shot but Vainio blocks it.
Slive is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Slive is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Vainio is keeping busy.
Vainio prevents a body shot from Slive.
Slive has had enough of the clinch but Vainio keeps him there for the moment.#T4##KD2#
Vainio drops Slive with a big knee straight up the middle! Slive is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Vainio avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Despite the aggression on Vainio's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Slive wants to clinch but Vainio slips to the side
and Vainio counters with a big right hand! Oh Slive is in trouble here! Vainio follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aarro Vainio!
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Event:
PSE 20
Date: Dec 22, 2018 |
#R1#
Von Braun comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#CL#
Vainio drives through and clinches with Von Braun against the cage.
Von Braun on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Vainio tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Von Braun's elbow.
Vainio wants to stall.
Von Braun blocks the elbow strike.
Von Braun changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Vainio fights it off and pushes away nicely.
We've been informed that Von Braun has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Vainio stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Vainio wants it to stay on the feet.
It looked like Vainio was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Vainio tries to clinch but Von Braun moves out of range.
Von Braun shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Vainio defends it nicely.
Vainio throws a big counter combination but Von Braun scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Aarro Vainio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barren Von Braun.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Braun shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Von Braun wants to land a leg kick but Vainio is out of range. #T1#
Vainio tries to bum rush Von Braun with a series of wild strikes but Von Braun uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Von Braun tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Vainio defends well and Von Braun ends up having to push Vainio into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL#
Vainio gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
With the fighters up against the cage, Vainio throws an elbow but misses.
Vainio misses with a body punch.
Vainio with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Von Braun jumps guard but Vainio turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Vainio tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Von Braun trying to land knees to the body.
Von Braun has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Vainio avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD2#
Von Braun decides to pull guard. #SU#
Vainio decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Von Braun, up you get!
Nice sprawl there from Vainio as Von Braun shoots in.
Vainio throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T2#
Von Braun shoots in for a takedown but Vainio shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Vainio lands with a nice combination. Von Braun backs away looking to recover.
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!
Vainio displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Von Braun.
As Von Braun looks to move away, Vainio throws a big counter combo but Von Braun just gets out of the way.
Vainio tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Von Braun counters with a stiff right hand.
Von Braun tries to score a power double leg takedown but Vainio sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Von Braun somewhat.
Von Braun lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vainio circles away quickly and effectively.
Vainio went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T3##TD2#
Von Braun feints and as Vainio raises his hands in defense, Von Braun changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Von Braun is looking to work some ground and pound but Vainio has wrist control.
Vainio wants to get back to his feet but Von Braun is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Von Braun throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Von Braun wants to control from the top but Vainio keeps moving.
Von Braun trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Von Braun not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Von Braun trying to control the position from guard on top but Vainio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vainio preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Vainio knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Von Braun on the ground.
Vainio has Von Braun pulled in close to control his posture.
Von Braun pushes down on Vainio's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Von Braun wants to take a breather but Vainio is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aarro Vainio dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Von Braun fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Vainio avoids it really well and circles away.
Vainio seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Von Braun tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Von Braun gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Vainio effectively controlling the action here.
Vainio misses with a hook from the clinch.
I was talking to Vainio's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Von Braun is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vainio is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Von Braun is defending well for now.
Vainio lands a knee to the head.
Von Braun working hard to break the clinch.
Vainio misses with a knee to the head.
Von Braun blocking some punches.
#T1##TD2#
Von Braun manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB2#
Von Braun is looking for a triangle but Vainio pushes his legs off easily.
Von Braun is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Von Braun trying to control the position.
Vainio is looking to stand up but Von Braun won't let him. #SU#
Vainio stands and steps away. Von Braun gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Von Braun tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vainio swivels and escapes.
Vainio went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Aarro Vainio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barren Von Braun.#T2#
Von Braun misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
As Von Braun looks to move away, Vainio throws a big counter combo but Von Braun just gets out of the way.
Von Braun has a takedown stuffed.
Vainio blocks a head kick by Von Braun.
Vainio is looking for a counter combo.
Vainio throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL2#
and Von Braun counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Vainio tries a knee to the head but Von Braun blocks it.
Vainio misses with a knee strike.
Vainio keeps control of Von Braun as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Vainio misses with the head strike.
Von Braun avoiding damage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Vainio. #T3#
Von Braun wants to take the fight to the mat but Vainio manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Von Braun prevents a body shot from Vainio.
Vainio throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Von Braun blocks it with crossed arms.
Vainio tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Von Braun avoids it.
Von Braun is pushing Vainio up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Von Braun goes for a takedown attempt but Vainio pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Von Braun rushes Vainio and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Vainio with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Vainio with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#T4#
Vainio tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Vainio throws a knee to the head but misses.
Vainio keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Von Braun's efforts to push away.
Vainio missing with knees to the body.
Vainio tries to land knees in the clinch but Von Braun avoids the damage to the body.
Vainio misses with an elbow strike.
Vainio with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Von Braun lands a right hand.
Vainio looking to throw knees to the head but Von Braun is blocking nicely.
Von Braun is trying to pull guard but Vainio has him pressed against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC2#
Von Braun escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Von Braun shoots and misses
and Vainio counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Aarro Vainio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Von Braun throws a combination. Vainio tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aarro Vainio dominated that second 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
The fighters circling - Vainio throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Von Braun throws a big counter head kick but Vainio avoids it with no problem.
Vainio uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Von Braun.
Vainio throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Von Braun.
Vainio displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Von Braun. #CL2#
Vainio tries to keep at a distance but Von Braun has taken the fight into the clinch.
Vainio is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Von Braun can do to turn this around?#BC2#
Von Braun breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Braun misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It looked like Vainio was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Vainio falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD2#
so Von Braun counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #ES#
Vainio is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #T1#
Vainio throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Von Braun blocks it with crossed arms.
Von Braun is trying to pull guard but Vainio has him pressed against the cage.
Von Braun misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vainio connects with a knee to the head.
Vainio tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Vainio misses with a knee to the head.
Vainio misses with a hook to the ribs.
Von Braun can't break the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Vainio.
Vainio throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Von Braun blocks it with crossed arms.
Vainio digs a right hand underneath Von Braun's ribcage. Von Braun let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T2#
Von Braun slows down the pace here.
Von Braun taking a breather.
Vainio putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Von Braun in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Von Braun is trying to drag Vainio to the mat but Vainio just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Aarro Vainio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barren Von Braun.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Vainio.
Vainio throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Von Braun blocks it with crossed arms.
Aarro Vainio has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Vainio content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#TD2#
Von Braun pulls guard successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Von Braun is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Von Braun being controlled here, momentarily. #T3#
Vainio wants to stand and escape but instead Von Braun has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Von Braun trying to control the position from guard on top but Vainio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Von Braun stops Vainio from standing up.
Von Braun in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Vainio wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Von Braun manages to pass to side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Von Braun thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aarro Vainio showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Vainio, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aarro Vainio!
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Event:
PSE 16
Date: Dec 01, 2018 |
#R1#
Hustle throws a hook but Vainio blocks it.
Vainio misses with an uppercut
#TD#
and Hustle counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Hustle has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Hustle keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Vainio's head.
Vainio wants to stand but Hustle is controlling the position.
Vainio preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Vainio preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Vainio working a defensive guard here.
Vainio wants to get back to his feet but Hustle is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hustle throwing strikes from guard but Vainio blocks nicely.
Hustle postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Hustle is working Vainio over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hustle distracts Vainio with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hustle in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Vainio avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hustle tries to free his leg and advance position but Vainio is retaining full guard.
Hustle showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Vainio can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hustle wants to pass the guard but Vainio is keeping the position.
Hustle working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hustle stops Vainio from standing up.
Vainio really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hustle. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
Hustle controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hustle stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vainio swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hustle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vainio tries to clinch up#TD#
and Hustle counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Vainio!
Hustle tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Vainio dodges the ground and pound from Hustle.
Hustle in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Hustle in side control, throwing shots but Vainio defends.
Vainio parries the strikes from Hustle easily there. Hustle is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Vainio to escape.
#T3#
Vainio defending against the ground and pound.
You can see the frustration on Vainio's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hustle working the ground and pound.
Hustle working the strikes but Vainio uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Hustle wants to free his trapped foot but Vainio is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hustle missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hustle sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hustle not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T4#
Hustle lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hustle winds up and cracks Vainio with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Vainio avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hustle.
Vainio is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hustle scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hustle looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Vainio on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #CUT#
It looks like Aarro Vainio has been cut.
Hustle 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.
Hustle working Vainio over with strikes. #CUT#
That has opened up Aarro Vainio's cut even more.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vainio won't allow Hustle to pass to mount.
Hustle working over Vainio with some ground and pound. Vainio looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#CUT#
The cut above Aarro Vainio's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Aarro Vainio's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Rick Hustle!
An out of breath Rick Hustle thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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