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Event:
RapidFC 43
Date: Sep 07, 2019 |
#R1#
McKraken blocks a head kick by Virtanen.
Virtanen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McKraken.
Virtanen tries to clinch but McKraken is having none of it.
Virtanen throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and McKraken counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
McKraken is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Virtanen! #SUB2#
McKraken goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Virtanen is on top in guard.
McKraken is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
This has been an exciting period of action!
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. McKraken connects with a nice short shot to Virtanen's temple.
Virtanen is breathing heavily.
McKraken is keen to just control but Virtanen is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
McKraken 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! Virtanen is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gemechu McKraken!
Gemechu McKraken was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 11, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Virtanen closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Ackermann fails to land.
Ackermann swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Virtanen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ackermann throws a punch but it's blocked by Virtanen. #BC2#
Virtanen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A head kick misses from Virtanen.
Ackermann throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Virtanen.
A head kick misses from Virtanen.
Nice body punch from Ackermann.
Ackermann is looking to land body kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ackermann scores with the left hand. Virtanen knows he should have avoided that one.
The fight stays on the outside here - Virtanen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Virtanen misses with a few strikes there.
Virtanen doesn't manage to clinch there - Ackermann circles away.
#T1#
Virtanen falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Ackermann counter with a right hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ackermann darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ackermann finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Virtanen is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ackermann.
Virtanen blocks a head kick by Ackermann.
Ackermann lands an overhand right.
Virtanen walks into a left hand.
Ackermann throws a head kick that misses.
Virtanen shoots in for a double leg but Ackermann sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
As Virtanen looks to move away, Ackermann throws a big counter combo but Virtanen just gets out of the way.
Ackermann shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Virtanen eats them both and turns towards Ackermann to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
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!
Ackermann bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Virtanen's head backwards.
Kaseem Ackermann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Virtanen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Virtanen avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T2#
Ackermann looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ackermann changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Virtanen tries to clinch there but Ackermann circles away.
Ackermann tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Virtanen was well out of range. Poor timing from Ackermann.
Sloppy strikes from Virtanen. Those never looked like landing.
Virtanen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ackermann comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Virtanen tries to clinch there but Ackermann circles away.
Ackermann is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Virtanen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ackermann is looking to land body kicks.
Virtanen tries to clinch up but Ackermann circles away and keeps his distance.
A head kick from Virtanen lands but Ackermann takes it in his stride.
Ackermann lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ackermann misses with a wild combination.
#T3#
Ackermann throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Virtanen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ackermann stuffs the takedown attempt from Virtanen. Virtanen gets slowly back to his feet.
Virtanen looks winded!
Virtanen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ackermann throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Virtanen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Virtanen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Virtanen.
Virtanen scores with a head kick.
Ackermann with a hook.
Ackermann scores with a jab to the body.
Virtanen throws a sloppy head kick and Ackermann moves out of range easily. #T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Virtanen takes one to the chin there.
Ackermann scores with a body shot.
Ackermann is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Virtanen blocks a head kick by Ackermann.
Virtanen throws a big counter head kick but Ackermann avoids it with no problem.
Ackermann tests Virtanen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Virtanen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sloppy strikes from Ackermann. Those never looked like landing.
Ackermann getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Virtanen misses with a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Virtanen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ackermann finds it's way round the side to connect with Virtanen's head.
Virtanen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ackermann works over Virtanen's head and body with a nice combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaseem Ackermann dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Ackermann misses with an attempted mid kick.
Virtanen is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ackermann scores with a nice strike.
Ackermann throws a leg kick but Virtanen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Virtanen tries a head kick but it misses.
Ackermann misses with a series of wild punches.
Virtanen is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Virtanen takes one to the side of the head.
Virtanen thows a body kick. Ackermann tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Virtanen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ackermann to score with a decent uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ackermann throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ackermann lands with a right hand.
Ackermann throws a low kick, looking for Virtanen's leg but Virtanen calmly moves out of range.
Virtanen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T1#
Virtanen slips a jab and a cross from Ackermann.
Virtanen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Virtanen throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ackermann cracks Virtanen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ackermann lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ackermann looks to land a body kick but Virtanen moved away.
Kaseem Ackermann is winning the standup battle so far.
Ackermann throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ackermann cracks a nice hook into Virtanen's ribs.
Virtanen tries to clinch up.
A punch combination from Ackermann misses.
Ackermann takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Virtanen lands with a kick to the temple. Ackermann shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Raimo Virtanen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ackermann misses with a low kick.
Virtanen throws a counter combo.
Virtanen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ackermann swivels and escapes.
Virtanen is breathing heavily.#T2#
Nice shot by Ackermann.
Ackermann connects with a crisp jab.
Ackermann lands with an overhand left.
Ackermann displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Virtanen.
Virtanen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ackermann throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ackermann throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Virtanen with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ackermann counters with a left to the body.
Kaseem Ackermann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raimo Virtanen.
Ackermann throws a head kick that misses.
Virtanen looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Virtanen throws a head kick that misses.
Ackermann lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Virtanen is trying desperately to land a takedown but Ackermann is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Virtanen.#T3#
Ackermann connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ackermann is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Virtanen can do to turn this around?
Virtanen fails to land the takedown.
Ackermann dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ackermann's jab looks to have found its range, popping Virtanen under the eye.
Ackermann lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Virtanen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ackermann lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Virtanen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ackermann scores with a jab.
Virtanen is looking to clinch but Ackermann is avoiding it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Virtanen is looking to land body kicks.
Kaseem Ackermann is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Ackermann throws a sloppy head kick and Virtanen moves out of range easily.
Virtanen now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ackermann misses with an attempted mid kick.
Virtanen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A jab lands there for Ackermann.
A left and a right from Ackermann both land. Nice combination.
Ackermann lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Ackermann tries a low kick but Virtanen avoids it.
Virtanen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Virtanen throws a lazy head kick
and Ackermann counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ackermann lands a jab to the head.
Virtanen tries to close the distance and clinch but Ackermann swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaseem Ackermann dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Virtanen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ackermann scores with a jab.
Ackermann chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Virtanen can pounce on him.
Horrible takedown attempt by Virtanen or perhaps it was just good defense by Ackermann, which made it look bad.
Virtanen throws a nice head kick!
Ackermann connects with a jab.
Ackermann lands a jab to Virtanen's midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Virtanen drops his hands momentarily and Ackermann takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Virtanen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ackermann throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Virtanen.
Virtanen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sloppy strikes from Ackermann. Those never looked like landing.
Virtanen checks the leg kick nicely there.
#T1#
Virtanen moves away from the strike by Ackermann.
Virtanen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Virtanen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ackermann throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Virtanen plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Ackermann throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ackermann throws a push kick but Virtanen slaps the foot to one side.
Ackermann scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ackermann lands an overhand right.
Ackermann throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Virtanen closes the distance and clinches.
Ackermann misses with a body punch.
Ackermann has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T2#
Ackermann stops a takedown attempt from Virtanen.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#BC2#
Virtanen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ackermann misses with a looping left.#TD2#
Virtanen drives through with a takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Virtanen controls from within his opponent's guard.
Virtanen trying to control the position from guard on top but Ackermann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Raimo Virtanen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SU2#
Virtanen decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Ackermann, up you get! #T3#
Ackermann avoids the head kick by Virtanen.
Ackermann dips to his left and cracks Virtanen with an uppercut!
Ackermann misses with a low kick.
Virtanen walks into a stiff left hand from Ackermann.
Ackermann takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Virtanen thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ackermann if he has to take too many more of those.
Virtanen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Virtanen blocks a head kick by Ackermann.
Virtanen steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ackermann.
Virtanen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ackermann scores with a jab to the head.
Virtanen lands a high kick!
#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ackermann throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ackermann misses with a head kick.
Nice sprawl there from Ackermann as Virtanen shoots in.
Kaseem Ackermann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raimo Virtanen.
Ackermann misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ackermann tries to land a front kick but Virtanen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ackermann misses with a head kick.
Virtanen dodges the punch combination from Ackermann.
Ackermann throws a series of punches but Virtanen moves out of range.
Virtanen throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Ackermann.
Ackermann throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Virtanen.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kaseem Ackermann showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ackermann, 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kaseem Ackermann!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 26, 2019 |
#R1#
Manhunter shoots in for a double leg but Virtanen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL#
Manhunter pushes Virtanen up against the cage in a clinch.
Manhunter's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#TD2#
Virtanen has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Manhunter uses from the top position.
Virtanen trying to control the position.
Virtanen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Manhunter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Virtanen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Manhunter defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Virtanen working a defensive guard but Manhunter passes into half guard.
#T1#
Virtanen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Manhunter's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Manhunter's back!#SUB2#
Manhunter defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Virtanen's arms.
Manhunter trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Manhunter breaks Virtanen's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Manhunter content to stall in guard here.
Manhunter postures up in Virtanen's guard and throws a big left but Virtanen blocks it.
Virtanen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Manhunter. #SU#
Manhunter stands and steps away. Virtanen gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T2#
Virtanen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Manhunter.
Manhunter throws a right and a left that Virtanen avoids nicely. #CL#
Manhunter moves into range and clinches up with Virtanen.
Virtanen is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A frustrated look appears on Manhunter's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Manhunter jumps guard but Virtanen stands there with Manhunter around his waist. Manhunter gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Martian Manhunter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A frustrated look appears on Manhunter's face as he tries to break the clinch. #TD#
Manhunter jumps into guard, dragging Virtanen to the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Virtanen prevents Manhunter from getting back to his feet.
Virtanen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Virtanen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Manhunter wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB#
Virtanen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Manhunter has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Virtanen has managed to get both his arms back between Manhunter's legs - danger averted.
Virtanen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Virtanen postures up in Manhunter's guard and throws a big left but Manhunter blocks it.
Virtanen is looking to work some ground and pound but Manhunter has wrist control.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Manhunter shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Virtanen as he jumps to the side. #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.
Virtanen goes for a double leg but Manhunter avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Manhunter continues to drive forward.
Virtanen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Virtanen tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL#
Manhunter has Virtanen up against the cage in a clinch.
Virtanen prevents a takedown attempt there.
Manhunter lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Manhunter tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martian Manhunter dominated that round.
That's time! Manhunter's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Virtanen swats away the attempt to clinch by Manhunter.
Virtanen goes for a double leg but Manhunter avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Manhunter continues to drive forward.
Virtanen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Manhunter sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Virtanen somewhat.
Virtanen darts in looking for a takedown but Manhunter gets double underhooks and turns Virtanen into the cage.
Martian Manhunter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raimo Virtanen.
Virtanen lands with a kick to the ribs.
#CL#
Manhunter moves into range and clinches up with Virtanen.
Manhunter lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Virtanen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Manhunter pulls Virtanen into guard.
Manhunter will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Manhunter looking for a guillotine here but Virtanen defends easily.
Manhunter wants to sweep here but Virtanen controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Virtanen postures up and lands a big shot to Manhunter's brow.
Manhunter is looking to stand up but Virtanen isn't so interested in that idea. #SUB#
Manhunter throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Manhunter is pulling down on Virtanen's head to control his posture.
Virtanen landing some decent shots from guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Virtanen trying to control but Manhunter is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Manhunter has his foot on Virtanen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Virtanen works his way back into a safe position though.
Virtanen throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Manhunter is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Virtanen wants to control from the top but Manhunter keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Martian Manhunter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Manhunter lands a two punch combo.
Nice sprawl there from Manhunter as Virtanen shoots in.#T3#
Manhunter shoots for a double leg takedown but Virtanen sprawls well. He's pushed Manhunter's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Manhunter shoots in for a takedown but Virtanen shows good takedown defense.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Virtanen keeps the fight on the outside.
As Manhunter backs off Virtanen throws a huge counter combo but Manhunter manages to avoid it all.
Virtanen tries a head kick but it misses.
Manhunter tries to counter with a takedown but Virtanen is quick to defend against it.
Martian Manhunter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manhunter tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Virtanen counters with a head kick.
Manhunter slaps away a takedown attempt from Virtanen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Manhunter throws a sloppy head kick and Virtanen moves out of range easily.
Manhunter is looking to clinch.
Virtanen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Virtanen looks to land a combination but Manhunter avoids it well.
Virtanen throws a series of punches but Manhunter moves out of range. #T4#
Virtanen fails with a takedown attempt.
Manhunter misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Virtanen unleashes a big counter combination but Manhunter bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Virtanen fails to land the takedown.
Virtanen misses with a head kick.
#CL#
Manhunter clinches up with Virtanen and pushes him back against the cage.
Virtanen wants to break the clinch but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Manhunter is trying to push Virtanen away but Virtanen has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Manhunter has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Virtanen avoids it nicely though and we remain in 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 Martian Manhunter will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Manhunter defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Virtanen.
Manhunter misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Manhunter.#CL#
Manhunter closes the distance and clinches.
Virtanen is trying to force a seperation but Manhunter has the dominant position.
Virtanen prevents a takedown attempt there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Virtanen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Virtanen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Manhunter has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T1#
Virtanen is trying to break the clinch but Manhunter has him pressed against the cage.
Manhunter is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#TD#
Manhunter jumps guard and drags Virtanen to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SU2#
Virtanen stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Manhunter has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Martian Manhunter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Virtanen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Virtanen throws a head kick that misses.
Virtanen lands a head kick!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Virtanen.
#T2#
Virtanen throws a sloppy head kick and Manhunter moves out of range easily.
Manhunter fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Virtanen shoots in looking for a takedown. Manhunter tries to sprawl out of it but Virtanen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Manhunter manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Virtanen explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#CL#
Manhunter clinches with his opponent.
#BC2#
Virtanen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Manhunter pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Virtanen lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T3#
Virtanen misses with a head kick.
Manhunter changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Virtanen tries to avoid it but Manhunter manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Virtanen to the ground. Virtanen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Virtanen is looking for the big counter here.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Virtanen. #CL#
Virtanen tries to keep at a distance but Manhunter has taken the fight into the clinch.
Raimo Virtanen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Manhunter has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Virtanen avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Manhunter wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Manhunter wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#TD#
Manhunter pulls guard. #T4#
Virtanen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Manhunter works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Virtanen 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.
Virtanen trying to control the position from guard on top but Manhunter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Martian Manhunter is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Manhunter is pulling down on Virtanen's head. It's preventing any offense from Virtanen, at least for the moment.#ES#
Manhunter wriggles free and stands up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Manhunter fails with the takedown.
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 Martian Manhunter.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Manhunter, 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Martian Manhunter!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 06, 2019 |
#R1#
A combination from Bungalow does no damage.
Virtanen looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Bungalow misses with a low kick.
#TD#
Bungalow shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Bungalow drops an elbow to the side of Virtanen's head.
Virtanen won't allow Bungalow to pass to mount.
Virtanen is in trouble now - Bungalow has advanced to mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bungalow lands a nice shot to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bungalow lands a big elbow. #T1#
Bungalow lands a couple of good shots and Virtanen has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Bungalow biding his time, looking for the opening.
Bungalow is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Bungalow has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Virtanen's body.
Bungalow is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Virtanen up.
#T2#
Bungalow landing with strikes. #SUB#
Bungalow looking for the choke from the back. #SUB#
Bungalow has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Virtanen is defending well but eventually Bungalow manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Virtanen has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bill Bungalow!
Bill Bungalow bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 25, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Castaneda moves into range and clinches up with Virtanen.#TD#
Castaneda lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
#SUB2#
Virtanen actively working from the bottom here.
Castaneda seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Castaneda seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Castaneda landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castaneda seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T1#
Castaneda seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Castaneda seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Castaneda slows the pace down in half guard.
Virtanen has hold of Castaneda's hands but Castaneda slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Virtanen looks winded!
Castaneda stalling. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Castaneda scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Castaneda seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Castaneda scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Castaneda prevents Virtanen from standing back up.
Castaneda lands with a punch from half guard.
Castaneda lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Castaneda tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Castaneda connects with a nice short shot to Virtanen's temple. #T4#
Castaneda is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SU#
Castaneda stands up from half guard. #CL#
Castaneda darts in and clinches Virtanen up against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Virtanen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Castaneda.
Virtanen wants to break the clinch but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lauren Castaneda dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Virtanen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Virtanen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Castaneda defends it well.#CL#
Castaneda gets a clinch.
Virtanen has had enough of the clinch but Castaneda keeps him there for the moment.
Castaneda trying to land knees to the body.
Virtanen tries for a takedown but Castaneda manages to get underhooks.
#TD#
Castaneda ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Castaneda no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Castaneda lands an upkick as Virtanen stands over him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Virtanen stops Castaneda from standing up. #ES#
Castaneda manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#BC#
Castaneda breaks the clinch.
Virtanen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Virtanen is breathing heavily.#T1##CL#
Castaneda has Virtanen up against the cage in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Virtanen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Castaneda fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD#
Castaneda jumps guard and drags Virtanen to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Castaneda seems keen to control Virtanen's posture.#ES#
Castaneda has his feet on Virtanen's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #T2##CL#
Castaneda has closed the distance and engaged Virtanen in a clinch.
#TD#
Castaneda gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Virtanen regains guard.
Castaneda content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Castaneda seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Castaneda has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T3#
Virtanen is trying to keep Castaneda in close.
Castaneda keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Virtanen's head.
Castaneda is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#TD#
Castaneda drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Castaneda showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lauren Castaneda dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Virtanen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
As Castaneda backs off Virtanen throws a huge counter combo but Castaneda manages to avoid it all.
Lauren Castaneda is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Virtanen avoids a kick to the body.
#CL#
Castaneda rushes Virtanen and presses him up against the cage.
Castaneda jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Virtanen walks away with a smile on his face. Castaneda gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Castaneda is looking to clinch.
Virtanen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Lauren Castaneda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Castaneda darts in and clinches Virtanen up against the cage.
Virtanen tries a body shot but Castaneda blocks it.
#BC#
Castaneda's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1##CL#
Castaneda has managed to clinch.
Castaneda is looking for a takedown.#BC#
Castaneda breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD#
Castaneda closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Virtanen did well to prevent Castaneda getting side control.
Virtanen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Castaneda keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Castaneda seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Virtanen for as long as he can get away with.
Castaneda working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Still in half guard, Castaneda seems content to control.#T2#
Castaneda works his way into side control.
Raimo Virtanen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Castaneda scores with a couple of short elbows.#T3#
Castaneda lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Virtanen down.
Virtanen taking a bit of punishment here - Castaneda scoring with strikes.
Virtanen is letting Castaneda control him for a moment. #SU#
Castaneda decides to take the fight back to the feet. #TD#
Castaneda shoots in and bounces Virtanen off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#T4#
Castaneda is working Virtanen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Castaneda is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Virtanen can do to turn this around?
Castaneda distracts Virtanen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Castaneda slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Castaneda postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lauren Castaneda is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Castaneda stays in close to Virtanen's body and controls the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lauren Castaneda showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Castaneda 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lauren Castaneda!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 12, 2019 |
#R1#
Whitley throws a head kick but Virtanen moves out of range.
Virtanen fails with an attempt to clinch.
No joy there for Whitley, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#TD2#
Virtanen drives through with a takedown into guard.
Virtanen sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Whitley's guard.
Virtanen is looking to stall here but Whitley recovers full guard. #SUB#
Whitley is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Virtanen working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Virtanen trying to control but Whitley is working from the bottom.
Whitley knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Virtanen on the ground.#T1#
Whitley bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Virtanen's guard. #REVR#
Virtanen being controlled here, momentarily.
Whitley seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Virtanen for as long as he can get away with.
Whitley really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Virtanen looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #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.
Whitley's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Virtanen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Whitley manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Whitley trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Virtanen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Whitley's head.
Whitley tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Whitley has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Virtanen has passed into side control.
Whitley is looking for a sweep.
Whitley misses with a strike from the bottom.#T3##SUB2#
Virtanen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Whitley manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Whitley sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Virtanen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Virtanen looking to control.
#T4#
Whitley missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Virtanen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Virtanen looks winded!
Virtanen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Whitley controls the pace.#SUB2#
Virtanen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Whitley is aware though and is defending well.
Whitley has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Whitley is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Whitley landing with the ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Whitley sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Raimo Virtanen will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Virtanen tries to keep at a distance but Whitley has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Whitley gets control of Virtanen's arms and successfully pulls guard. Whitley will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Whitley will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SU2#
Whitley is working an open guard so Virtanen takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Whitley tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Virtanen just stands there and leans against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Virtanen has picked Whitley up - he's going for a ride! Virtanen dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Whitley moves into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Virtanen won't allow Whitley to sweep him here. #T1#
Virtanen trying to control the position from guard on top but Whitley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Virtanen with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Whitley throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Whitley not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Whitley keeping moving, preventing Virtanen from controlling successfully.
Whitley throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
#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.
Virtanen trying to control but Whitley is working from the bottom.
Virtanen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Virtanen distracts Whitley with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Virtanen advances to half guard. #SUB#
Whitley actively working from the bottom here.
It looks like Virtanen is going to stand back up.
#T3#
Whitley throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Whitley tries to get to full guard but Virtanen has control of the leg. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Virtanen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Whitley throws a nice head kick!
Virtanen throws a shot to the body.
Virtanen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Virtanen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Virtanen is breathing heavily.#T4#
Whitley moves out of range of the body kick from Virtanen.
#TD2#
Virtanen darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#ES#
Whitley has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Virtanen is on him like a limpet, forcing Whitley back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Whitley manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#TD2#
Virtanen has hold of one of Whitley's legs. Whitley is fighting the takedown attempt but Virtanen gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Whitley escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Virtanen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Virtanen trying to control but Whitley is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Raimo Virtanen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Virtanen decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Virtanen trying to control from half guard but Whitley is working away.
Whitley flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Whitley wants to get back to full guard.
Whitley on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Virtanen trying to control the action but Whitley is working from the bottom.
Whitley wants to get back to full guard but Virtanen has passed into side control.#T1#
Whitley gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Virtanen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Whitley is looking to improve his position.
Virtanen is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #ES#
Whitley pushes Virtanen off and gets back to his feet.
Virtanen moves forwards but Whitley connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Raimo Virtanen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Whitley dips to his left and cracks Virtanen with an uppercut!
Whitley circles away from the clinch attempt.
#TD2#
Virtanen shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Virtanen was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
You can see the frustration on Whitley's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Whitley holding on.
Whitley tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Virtanen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T3#
Whitley throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Whitley wants to control but Virtanen postures up.
Whitley throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
A lull in the action here.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Virtanen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #TD2#
Virtanen closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Whitley's guard.#T4#
Whitley looking to hit a scissor sweep but Virtanen is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Whitley looking for a guillotine here but Virtanen defends easily.
Virtanen scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jack Whitley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Raimo Virtanen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Whitley had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Virtanen defends it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Raimo Virtanen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Virtanen winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raimo Virtanen!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 03, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Virtanen feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Virtanen tries to free his leg and advance position but Fitzgerald is retaining full guard. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Fitzgerald manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Virtanen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD2#
Virtanen is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Fitzgerald can't fight it off and eventually Virtanen manages to take the fight to the floor. Fitzgerald looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Virtanen looks winded!#SUB#
Fitzgerald is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Virtanen defends well.
Fitzgerald trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #SUB#
Fitzgerald is looking for a triangle here but Virtanen uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
#SUB2#
Virtanen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T1#
Fitzgerald is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fitzgerald is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Fitzgerald is not content to let Virtanen control the position. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Fitzgerald is trying to buck Virtanen off.
Virtanen is looking to take a break and control but Fitzgerald is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fitzgerald manages to work his way to half guard, despite Virtanen's best efforts.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES#
Fitzgerald makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#T3##CL#
Fitzgerald moves into the clinch.#BC#
Fitzgerald manages to break the clinch.
#TD2#
Virtanen throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Fitzgerald tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Virtanen is in Fitzgerald's guard.
Virtanen won't allow Fitzgerald to sweep him here. #SUB#
Fitzgerald working for a triangle but Virtanen defends it easily.
Fitzgerald bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Virtanen's guard. #REVR#
Fitzgerald slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Fitzgerald has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T4#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Fitzgerald's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Fitzgerald will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Fitzgerald seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Fitzgerald scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Virtanen being controlled here, momentarily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mack Fitzgerald dominated that round.
That's time! Fitzgerald's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Fitzgerald is trying hard to land a takedown here. Virtanen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Virtanen wants to counter with a clinch but Fitzgerald pushes him away.#TD2#
Virtanen closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Fitzgerald to the mat! Fitzgerald manages to get full guard. #ES#
Fitzgerald has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Virtanen has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Virtanen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Fitzgerald breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Virtanen closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Fitzgerald quickly recovers to half guard.
Virtanen is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Virtanen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Fitzgerald wants to improve his position but Virtanen is controlling well.
#T1##ES#
Fitzgerald makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#CL#
Fitzgerald gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nice body punch from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald slows down the pace here.
Virtanen letting Fitzgerald take a breather here.
Fitzgerald is stalling here.
#T2#
Stalling in the clinch from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald with a knee to the head.
Fitzgerald stalls.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mack Fitzgerald.
Virtanen lands with a nice combination. Fitzgerald backs away looking to recover.#CL#
Fitzgerald moves into the clinch successfully.
Fitzgerald controlling the action here for a moment.
Fitzgerald effectively controlling the action here.
Fitzgerald is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Virtanen can do to turn this around?#T3#
Fitzgerald unloads a knee to the mid-section.#BC#
Fitzgerald breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Fitzgerald rushes Virtanen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Fitzgerald - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Fitzgerald.
Virtanen takes a shot to the head.
Virtanen throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Fitzgerald's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#T4#
Fitzgerald stalling against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mack Fitzgerald.#CL#
Fitzgerald gets a clinch.
Fitzgerald stalling in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#TD2#
Virtanen manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Virtanen being controlled here, momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mack Fitzgerald dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A head kick by Virtanen misses
and Fitzgerald counters with a body kick that stops Virtanen in his tracks momentarily. #CL#
Fitzgerald drives through and clinches with Virtanen against the cage.
Fitzgerald landing knees to the body.
#BC#
Fitzgerald escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD2#
Virtanen gets a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Fitzgerald manages to escape and get back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Fitzgerald closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Virtanen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Come on Fitzgerald - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T1#
Fitzgerald lands a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald unloads a knee to the mid-section.#BC#
Fitzgerald's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Virtanen shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Virtanen showed some decent athleticism there. #ES#
Fitzgerald manages to escape and get back to his feet! #CL#
Fitzgerald forces Virtanen back against the cage and clinches.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fitzgerald pressing his opponent against the cage.
Fitzgerald taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Virtanen takes an elbow to the forehead.
Fitzgerald taking a breather.#BC#
Fitzgerald escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Fitzgerald pushes Virtanen up against the cage in a clinch.
Fitzgerald pressing his opponent against the cage.
Virtanen is trying to push Fitzgerald away but Fitzgerald has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T3#
Fitzgerald controlling the action here for a moment.
Virtanen is trying to break the clinch but Fitzgerald is controlling him.#BC#
Fitzgerald escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD2#
Virtanen manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Fitzgerald on his heels. He'll look to pass Fitzgerald's guard now, I'm sure.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Fitzgerald manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Virtanen gets control of Fitzgerald's arms and successfully pulls guard. Virtanen will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
Fitzgerald looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Fitzgerald postures up and lands a big shot to Virtanen's brow.
Fitzgerald slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Fitzgerald has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Raimo Virtanen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mack Fitzgerald is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB#
Fitzgerald 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mack Fitzgerald showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fitzgerald 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mack Fitzgerald!
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