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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 18, 2021 |
#R1# Lester cracks Pallinaama with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Pallinaama defending well as Lester loads up on a big left hand. Moe Lester seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Lester pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Lester scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Lester scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Lester cracks a nice hook into Pallinaama's ribs. Lester's coach down at EFC Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Lester's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. Pallinaama is breathing heavily. Pallinaama with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lester to score with a decent uppercut.#ROC2#Pallinaama is rocked! Pallinaama takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#KD2# Lester cracks Pallinaama with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Lester has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Pallinaama to stand back up! Oh Pallinaama is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Lester connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Pallinaama out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Moe Lester! A very excited looking Moe Lester made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 15, 2021 |
#R1# Nasty loads up on a big right hand but Pallinaama slips the punch.#CL# Pallinaama clinches up against the cage. Nasty misses with a body punch.
Nasty gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Pallinaama.
Pallinaama is breathing heavily. A head punch blocked on the inside by Pallinaama. Nasty gets through Pallinaama's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Nasty throws a head punch that misses. Nasty scores with a hook to the body. Pallinaama blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nasty scores with an uppercut up the middle. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A head punch blocked on the inside by Pallinaama. Pallinaama blocks an uppercut.
Nasty throws a punch but it's blocked by Pallinaama. Nasty wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Nasty throws a head punch that misses. #TD# Pallinaama has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Nasty is trying to keep an underhook but Pallinaama manages to get the takedown into half guard.#T1# Nasty is trying to stand up here but Pallinaama is controlling him well. #SUB# Pallinaama is working for a kimura but Nasty is defending it quite comfortably.
Nasty is trying to stand up here but Pallinaama is controlling him well. Pallinaama will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Pallinaama is pressing down on Nasty's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nasty is holding on for now. Nasty is trying to stand up here but Pallinaama is controlling him well. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Pallinaama shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nasty but Nasty pushes him off and we're back to square one. Pallinaama really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Pallinaama takes a body punch but keeps moving. Pallinaama uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nasty. Pallinaama changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Nasty looks to throw the jab but Pallinaama is out of range. Nasty misses with a wild body shot. Nasty misses with a hook
#TD# and Pallinaama counters with a single leg into guard. Nasty didn't expect that. Nasty is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Pallinaama is controlling him. Pallinaama works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB# Pallinaama is looking for a kimura here.
Pallinaama prevents Nasty from standing back up.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB# Pallinaama is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T3# Nasty is trying to stand back up but Pallinaama is controlling him
#SUB# Pallinaama is looking for a kimura but Nasty is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pallinaama to get the leverage. Nasty pushes Pallinaama off looking to stand but Pallinaama dives back in and keeps control.
Pallinaama drops an elbow to the side of Nasty's head. Nasty wants to get back to his feet.#SUB# Pallinaama is working for a submission of some sort.
Nasty is trying to stand.
Pallinaama seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nasty does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Nasty throws a right hand that misses
#TD# and Pallinaama counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Pallinaama missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Pallinaama not landing any meaningful shots this time. Nasty wants to get back to his feet.#SUB# Pallinaama is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Nasty won't allow Pallinaama to pass to mount. Pallinaama stops Nasty from getting back to his feet.
#SUB# Pallinaama seems to be looking for submissions.
Nasty avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pallinaama. Pallinaama stops Nasty from getting back to his feet.
#SUB# Pallinaama is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. We've been informed that Nasty has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#SUB# Nasty is defending against the submission attempts here by Pallinaama.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Pallinaama dominated that round. That's time! Pallinaama's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2# Nasty cracks Pallinaama with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Nasty lands a really nice looking cross but Pallinaama seems unphased.
Pallinaama takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Nasty misses with a shot to the body #TD# and Pallinaama counters with a nice double leg into side control. Nasty won't be happy with that. Nasty pushes Pallinaama away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Pallinaama gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control. Nasty really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pallinaama. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Pallinaama thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Nasty is pushing Pallinaama's head away, looking to escape. Pallinaama manages to hold on to the position though.#T1# Pallinaama trying to control the position but Nasty is working away. Nasty is trying to get back to his feet. Pallinaama advances to mount. Nasty is trying to stand.#SUB# Pallinaama looking for a guillotine from mount but Nasty is having none of it. Nasty is trying to stand. Nasty is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nasty can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB# Pallinaama is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Nasty is surviving well by controlling Pallinaama's body position as best he can. #SUB# Nasty defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Pallinaama. #T2##SUB# Pallinaama with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Nasty tries to buck Pallinaama off but he can't manage it. #ES2# Nasty somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet! Pallinaama moves out of range as Nasty strikes. Nasty works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Bitch Nasty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Nasty throws a looping overhand right but Pallinaama ducks down to avoid it. Pallinaama defending well as Nasty loads up on a big left hand. Nasty throws a poor cross that misses
#TD# and Pallinaama counters with a single leg into guard. Nasty didn't expect that. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Nasty is looking to stand up but Pallinaama isn't so interested in that idea. Nasty keeping full guard, as Pallinaama tries to pass. #T3# Nasty wants to get back to his feet but Pallinaama is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Pallinaama sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Nasty's guard. Pallinaama lands strikes from half guard. Pallinaama stops Nasty from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB# Pallinaama is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB# Pallinaama is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Nasty is trying to stand back up but Pallinaama is controlling him
Marco Pallinaama overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB# Pallinaama is working for a kimura but Nasty is defending it quite comfortably.
#T4##SUB# Nasty is defending against the submission attempts here by Pallinaama.
Nasty looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB# Pallinaama is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB# Pallinaama is working for a submission of some sort.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Nasty looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Pallinaama dominated that second round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3# Nasty is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pallinaama. Nasty swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pallinaama tries to counter with a takedown but Nasty is quick to defend against it. Pallinaama has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nasty finds it's way round the side to connect with Pallinaama's head. A left lands for Nasty. Pallinaama takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Nasty thows a left - swing and a miss! Nasty throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Nasty clobbers Pallinaama with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Nasty is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pallinaama. Pallinaama throwing a counter right hand but Nasty manages to avoid it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jab by Nasty. Pallinaama avoids the body shot from Nasty.
Pallinaama was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Nasty is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pallinaama. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Nasty looks to throw the jab but Pallinaama is out of range. Nasty misses with a wild body shot. #T1# Pallinaama on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Pallinaama on the wrong end of a nice jab. Pallinaama slips under a jab. Nasty works the jab nicely. Nasty lands with a straight right. Pallinaama didn't see that one coming. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pallinaama is defended easily by Nasty. Nasty throws a chopping leg kick but Pallinaama manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Nasty misses with an uppercut. Pallinaama tries to counter with a takedown but Nasty is quick to defend against it. Nasty misses with a straight left. Pallinaama takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Nasty digs a good body shot into Pallinaama's ribs. Bitch Nasty has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Nasty misses with a hook. Pallinaama appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Nasty throws an overhand right that lands on Pallinaama's shoulder, as Pallinaama tries to avoid the shot. Nasty fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. The fighters circling - Nasty throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Pallinaama feinted with a counter takedown. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Pallinaama fails with the takedown. Nasty scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Pallinaama steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nasty. Pallinaama appears to be looking for a counter takedown. A jab from Nasty misses. Nasty lands a slapping body shot.
Nasty looks to land a right hand but Pallinaama moved out of range.#T3# Nasty misses with a looping left. Nasty scores with a jab. Pallinaama acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Nasty looks to score with a jab to the body but Pallinaama is just out of range. Nasty misses with an uppercut. Nasty throws the left hand but Pallinaama avoids the punch easily. Nasty feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pallinaamas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Pallinaama throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nasty's waist but Nasty gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pallinaama off to one side. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marco Pallinaama. That's going to take a lot out of him. Nasty ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pallinaama moves away. Nasty jabbing away but nothing is landing. Nasty jabs Pallinaama to the body, keeping him at a distance. Nasty throws a jab but it's blocked by Pallinaama. Nasty jabbing away but nothing is landing. Pallinaama feinted with a counter takedown. Pallinaama changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nasty tries to avoid it but Pallinaama manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nasty to the ground. Nasty escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Nasty throws out a counter right but Pallinaama avoids it with no problem.#T4# Pallinaama uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nasty. Pallinaama takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Pallinaama shoots for a takedown but Nasty saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Nasty misses with a looping left. Nasty has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Pallinaama takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. 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! Nasty throws the left hand but Pallinaama avoids the punch easily. Nasty scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Nasty throws a body punch but Pallinaama moves out of range. Nasty with a body punch. A glancing blow. Nasty digs a good hook to Pallinaama's body.
#TD# Pallinaama closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Pallinaama lands in his opponent's guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Nasty tries to strike from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight! Bitch Nasty comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Pallinaama has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:28 Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:28 Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:28
The fight is ruled a draw! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 06, 2021 |
#R1# Pallinaama shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lester as he jumps to the side. Pallinaama really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Pallinaama takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Pallinaama avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Nice shot lands for Lester.#CL2# Lester closes the distance and clinches. Lester misses with a body punch.
Pallinaama changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lester fights it off and pushes away nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lester swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Lester lands a jab to Pallinaama's midsection. Lester uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Pallinaama has time to react. Lester falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD# and Pallinaama counters with a nice double leg into guard. Lester has his feet on Pallinaama's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #T1##CL2# Lester takes the fight into the clinch. Pallinaama changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lester fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marco Pallinaama. That's going to take a lot out of him. A left and a right from Lester both land. Nice combination. Lester misses with an uppercut. Pallinaama saw that one coming. Lester ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Lester misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pallinaama.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pallinaama.#T2# Lester tests Pallinaama's chin there with a solid looking shot. Lester misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pallinaama half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Lester waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pallinaama. Moe Lester is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Pallinaama shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lester as he jumps to the side. Pallinaama on the wrong end of a nice jab. Pallinaama misses with a takedown and Lester counters with a lovely straight right hand! Good standup being displayed there by Lester as he connects with a hook.#T3# Lester pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Pallinaama has his takedown stuffed letting Lester counter with a right hand. #ROC2#Pallinaama is rocked! Pallinaama dives in and grabs Lester's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lester pushes down on Pallinaama's head and hops out. Lester jabs Pallinaama to the body, keeping him at a distance. Moe Lester seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A lazy left from Lester finds it's target.#KD2# Lester cracks Pallinaama with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Lester has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Pallinaama to stand back up! Oh Pallinaama is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Lester stuns Pallinaama with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Pallinaama is breathing heavily. Lester connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Pallinaama out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Moe Lester! Our winner, Moe Lester, 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:
CACC 191: Arias vs Ottke
Date: Apr 18, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Vartan Esteves! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Marco Pallinaama! The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious? Esteves shoots in but no luck this time. #TD# Pallinaama gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Esteves (2) vs (0) Pallinaama Esteves trying to control the position from guard on top but Pallinaama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Esteves is pushing down on Pallinaama's leg trying to pass to half guard. Pallinaama is fighting to maintain full guard but Esteves has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB# Esteves seems to be looking for submissions.
Pallinaama is looking to improve his position.
Pallinaama is in trouble now - Esteves has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Esteves (5) vs (0) Pallinaama We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Pallinaama tries to hold on but Esteves pushes him away. #SUB# Esteves wants to finish this one by submission but Pallinaama is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Esteves. #SUB# Esteves jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Pallinaama is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Pallinaama and Esteves has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#T1# Esteves tries to move to mount but Pallinaama blocks the move with his legs. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Esteves trying to control the position but Pallinaama is working away. Pallinaama is trying to improve his position. A lull in the action here as Esteves stalls from top position. Pallinaama is trying to improve his position.#T2# Pallinaama is not content to let Esteves control the position. Pallinaama is being controlled here. #SUB# The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Esteves is trying to get an arm triangle but Pallinaama is defending well. Esteves passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Pallinaama! Score +2 for reaching mount: Esteves (7) vs (0) Pallinaama Pallinaama is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Esteves has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Esteves (10) vs (0) Pallinaama#SUB# Esteves is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Esteves trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Pallinaama is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T3##SUB# Esteves looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB# Esteves tightening his grip on Pallinaama, looking for the choke. Esteves is not going to allow Pallinaama to sit and survive in this position. Pallinaama staying busy and making it hard for Esteves to control. #SUB# Pallinaama preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Esteves. #T4# Esteves gets his hands free as Pallinaama looks to control. The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Esteves's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Esteves avoiding Pallinaama 's attempts to control his hands. Pallinaama prevents Esteves from getting a body triangle.#SUB# Esteves sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Pallinaama taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Vartan Esteves! After winning the bout, Vartan Esteves thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
CACC 179: Ty vs Patterson
Date: Mar 14, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 7 losses; Peter OBrien! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Marco Pallinaama! The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Alyssa Summers and Chad Campbell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD# OBrien shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: OBrien (2) vs (0) Pallinaama#SUB# OBrien is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Pallinaama is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Pallinaama has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: OBrien (2) vs (2) Pallinaama The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB# OBrien looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've been hearing good reports from OBrien's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today. OBrien working a defensive guard here.
OBrien is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. OBrien working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. OBrien has his hands on Pallinaama's head, controlling the position. OBrien controls Pallinaama momentarily but Pallinaama frees himself. #T1# OBrien being controlled here, momentarily. Pallinaama stopping the sweep attempt from OBrien. Pallinaama postures up.
OBrien looking for a sweep. Not yet OBrien, not yet. OBrien is controlling Pallinaama's posture. OBrien wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Pallinaama is now in half guard. Pallinaama is looking to advance position but OBrien won't allow it. OBrien trying to control here.
#T2# The fighters are battling for position here. OBrien manages to regain full guard. Nice work. OBrien wants to sweep here but Pallinaama controlling him for the moment. Pallinaama trying to control the position from guard on top but OBrien is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. OBrien is pulling down on Pallinaama's head. It's preventing any offense from Pallinaama, at least for the moment. OBrien wants to control but Pallinaama passes easily into half guard.
OBrien is trying to get back to full guard. OBrien is trying to control but can't.
#T3# OBrien trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Pallinaama manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: OBrien (2) vs (5) Pallinaama OBrien is trying to escape the mount.
OBrien really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. OBrien sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though. The fighters are battling for position here. OBrien manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Pallinaama stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. OBrien swivels though and keeps the full guard. Pallinaama wants to control from the top but OBrien keeps moving. OBrien wants to sweep but no luck. Pallinaama must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. OBrien controls Pallinaama momentarily but Pallinaama frees himself. #T4# Pallinaama stopping the sweep attempt from OBrien.#SUB# OBrien working for a triangle but Pallinaama defends it easily.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring. OBrien is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. OBrien keeping moving, preventing Pallinaama from controlling successfully. OBrien trying to control the position.
OBrien wants to improve his position but instead Pallinaama has moved into half guard.
#T5# Pallinaama wants to lay and pray for a moment but OBrien keeps working. OBrien regains full guard. Nicely done. Pallinaama stands and throws OBrien's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: OBrien (2) vs (8) Pallinaama OBrien manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: OBrien (4) vs (8) Pallinaama OBrien wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pallinaama keeps working. Pallinaama slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Pallinaama is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. OBrien is pushing down on Pallinaama's leg trying to pass to half guard. Pallinaama is fighting to maintain full guard but OBrien has managed to sneak the leg through.#T6# Pallinaama is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB# OBrien wants to work for an arm triangle but Pallinaama is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB# OBrien is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Pallinaama trying to control here.
OBrien prevents Pallinaama from improving his position. OBrien trying to control the action but Pallinaama is working from the bottom. #SUB2# Pallinaama is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but OBrien pulls his head out easily. OBrien wants to take a breather but Pallinaama is having none of it. #T7##SUB# OBrien looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB# OBrien is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pallinaama doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time OBrien. #SUB# OBrien is working for a kimura but Pallinaama is defending it quite comfortably.
Pallinaama trying to control but OBrien postures up.
#T8##SUB# OBrien is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Pallinaama wants to improve his position but OBrien is controlling well.
#SUB# OBrien seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB# OBrien is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pallinaama defends it well. OBrien seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pallinaama does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB# OBrien is working for a kimura but Pallinaama is defending it quite comfortably.
Pallinaama trying to control from the bottom.
#T9# Pallinaama tries to get to full guard but OBrien has control of the leg. #SUB# OBrien is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pallinaama defends it well. #SUB# OBrien is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pallinaama is just riding it out for now. OBrien eventually gives up the hold. Pallinaama is looking for a sweep. OBrien is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB# OBrien is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pallinaama is just riding it out for now. OBrien eventually gives up the hold. #SUB# OBrien is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T10##SUB# OBrien is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB# OBrien seems to be working for a kimura but Pallinaama defends the submission attempt.#SUB# OBrien is working for a submission of some sort.
Pallinaama is trying to maintain the position but OBrien is very close to passing his half guard. Pallinaama slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T11# Pallinaama manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. OBrien manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: OBrien (4) vs (10) Pallinaama Pallinaama preventing the sweep. Pallinaama postures up.
Pallinaama being controlled here momentarily. OBrien is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. OBrien working a defensive guard but Pallinaama passes into half guard.
#T12##SUB2# Pallinaama looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
OBrien is trying to control but can't.
OBrien is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control. OBrien manages to get to full guard.
Pallinaama sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T13# OBrien keeping moving, preventing Pallinaama from controlling successfully. OBrien is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: OBrien (6) vs (10) Pallinaama Pallinaama wants to control but OBrien is keeping busy.
OBrien trying to control from half guard but Pallinaama is working away. OBrien prevents Pallinaama from improving his position.#SUB# Pallinaama is defending against the submission attempts here by OBrien.
#SUB# OBrien is trying to work for a kimura but Pallinaama is defending well.
#T14##SUB# OBrien seems to be working for a kimura but Pallinaama defends the submission attempt. Pallinaama tries to roll over but OBrien keeps him under control. OBrien is looking to stall here but Pallinaama recovers full guard. OBrien looking to sit in guard and control but Pallinaama gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: OBrien (6) vs (12) Pallinaama Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! OBrien controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight! Pallinaama wins on points by 12 to 6. |
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Event:
OFK #2 - Tudekiks Vs Roffen
Date: Jun 28, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Kulter tries to clinch #TD2# and Pallinaama counters with a shoot takedown. Kulter fights it but they end up in guard. Pallinaama works over Kulter with some ground and pound from guard. Kulter is trying to keep Pallinaama in close.
Pallinaama's corner is telling him to maintain position. Pallinaama landing with the ground and pound. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kulter controls Pallinaama momentarily but Pallinaama frees himself. Pallinaama 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. #T1# Kulter is trying to keep Pallinaama in close.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. Kulter being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Kulter shoots in but no luck this time. Kulter misses with an attempted mid kick.
#TD2# Pallinaama gets a takedown into half guard. Pallinaama is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T2# Pallinaama is controlling the pace.
Kulter is trying to get back to full guard. Pallinaama lands with a punch from half guard. #T3# Pallinaama frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Kulter is looking to improve his position but Pallinaama isn't that keen on the idea. Pallinaama tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Kulter is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB2# Pallinaama looking for a guillotine from mount but Kulter is having none of it. Pallinaama scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Kulter?
Pallinaama controlling from the full mount. #T4# Pallinaama with a couple of short strikes. Kulter tries to hold on but Pallinaama pushes him away. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Pallinaama controlling from the full mount. #SUB2# Pallinaama is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Pallinaama!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Marco Pallinaama! |
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