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Event:
CWC 291 - Helsinki
Date: Jan 16, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Joshua Burroughs! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 11 losses; Reima Poika!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Poika darts in looking for a takedown but Burroughs gets double underhooks and turns Poika into the cage. #TD#
Burroughs looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Burroughs (2) vs (0) Poika
Poika is not content to let Burroughs control the position.
Burroughs seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Poika wants to get back to full guard.
Poika keeping control of the position.
Burroughs wants to pass the guard but Poika is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burroughs is working hard here to advance position.
Poika gets back to full guard.
#T1#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Poika holds on and takes a little breather.
Poika wants to sweep but no luck.
Poika not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Poika working for a triangle but Burroughs defends it easily.
Poika wants to sweep but no luck.
Burroughs has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Burroughs stands and throws Poika's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (5) vs (0) Poika
Poika manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burroughs (5) vs (2) Poika
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are battling for position here. Burroughs manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Burroughs keeping full guard, as Poika tries to pass.
Burroughs keeping moving, preventing Poika from controlling successfully. #T2#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Burroughs holds on and takes a little breather.
Burroughs manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Poika manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burroughs (7) vs (2) Poika
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Burroughs is looking to advance position but Poika has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Burroughs (7) vs (6) Poika
Poika seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Burroughs is holding on tight.
Poika can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Burroughs is looking to escape.
Burroughs 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.#T3#
Burroughs makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Burroughs.
Burroughs keeping moving, preventing Poika from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Poika got a little sloppy there for a moment and Burroughs has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Poika has managed to get both his arms back between Burroughs's legs - danger averted.
Burroughs keeping moving, preventing Poika from controlling successfully.
Burroughs wants to sweep here but Poika controlling him for the moment. #T4##SUB2#
Poika 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. #SUB#
Burroughs escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Poika gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Poika advances to half guard.
Poika tries to pass to full mount but Burroughs defends it.
Burroughs has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Poika is working away from the top position though.
Poika wants to take a breather but Burroughs is having none of it. #SUB2#
Poika seems to be looking for submissions.
#T5#
Poika wants to pass the guard but Burroughs is defending well.
Burroughs is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Poika's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Poika's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Burroughs (11) vs (6) Poika#SUB#
Burroughs working for a choke but Poika is defending well.
Poika is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Burroughs trying to control momentarily.
Burroughs keeps control of the position as Poika tries to break free.
#SUB#
Burroughs has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Poika has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#T6#
Burroughs keeps control of the position as Poika tries to break free.
Burroughs is looking to control Poika but Poika is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Poika rolls, trying to escape but Burroughs keeps control of the position.
Poika prevents Burroughs from getting a body triangle.
Poika rolls, trying to escape but Burroughs keeps control of the position.
#SUB#
Burroughs is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Burroughs is hanging on to Poika's back as he tries to escape.
#T7##SUB#
Burroughs is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Poika has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Burroughs patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Poika is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Poika keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Burroughs looking for the RNC. #SUB#
Poika showing good submission defense here.
Poika trying to control the action but Burroughs just sinks the hooks in. #SUB#
Burroughs looking for the RNC. #T8##SUB#
Burroughs is persistently looking for the submission but Poika is defending it well.
Burroughs wants to control but Poika is keeping busy.
Poika trying to control the position but Burroughs manages to sink in the hooks.
Good control from Burroughs.
Burroughs is trying to stick to Poika's back but Poika is turning into Burroughs. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Burroughs's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Poika. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burroughs (11) vs (8) Poika
Burroughs manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Poika manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burroughs (13) vs (8) Poika
Burroughs trying to control the position from guard on top but Poika is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burroughs passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (16) vs (8) Poika
Poika regains half guard.#T9##SUB2#
Poika looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Burroughs content to control rather than advance.
Burroughs working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Poika's thigh. Poika counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Poika 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.
Poika bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Burroughs's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burroughs (16) vs (10) Poika
My spies in Silverback MMA inform me that Poika has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Poika passes Burroughs's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Poika trying to control the action but Burroughs is working from the bottom. #T10#
Burroughs holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Poika seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Burroughs tries to get to full guard but Poika has control of the leg.
Poika not doing much here.
Burroughs is staying active underneath Poika, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Poika is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burroughs moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T11##SUB#
Burroughs is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Poika trying to control the position from guard on top but Burroughs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burroughs has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Poika stopping the sweep attempt from Burroughs.
Poika advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (16) vs (13) Poika#T12##SUB2#
Poika swings around for an armbar but Burroughs sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Poika's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burroughs (18) vs (13) Poika
Burroughs stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Poika swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Burroughs slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (21) vs (13) Poika
Poika gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Burroughs wants to pass to mount but Poika is defending the position.
Poika regains full guard. Nicely done.
Poika can't keep his opponent in guard - Burroughs advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Burroughs is trying to control. Poika wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T13#
Burroughs trying to control the pace.
Poika wants to get back to full guard.
Poika regains full guard. Nicely done.
Burroughs stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Poika swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Poika wants to sweep here but Burroughs controlling him for the moment.
Poika is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Burroughs trying to control the position from guard on top but Poika is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T14#
Burroughs wants to pass the guard but Poika is keeping the position.
Burroughs looking to sit in guard and control but Poika gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burroughs (21) vs (15) Poika
Burroughs looking to hit a scissor sweep but Poika is one step ahead there.
Burroughs keeping moving, preventing Poika from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burroughs controlling Poika's posture.
And that's the end of the fight!
Burroughs takes the fight on points by 21 to 15.
Joshua Burroughs thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CWC 290 - Hilo
Date: Jan 09, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 10 losses; Reima Poika! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 10 losses; Koryu Miyagi!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Jeff Smith and Colin Fray.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Poika is fighting off a takedown attempt but Miyagi is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Poika to the mat. Poika regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Poika (0) vs (2) Miyagi
Miyagi pushing down on Poika's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Poika tries to roll over but Miyagi keeps him under control.
Poika won't allow Miyagi to pass to mount.
Poika wants to get back to full guard.
Miyagi wants to free his trapped foot but Poika is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poika is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Miyagi controlling the action here.#T1##SUB#
Poika actively working from the bottom here.
Poika is trying to get back to full guard.
Miyagi seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Poika is trying to control but can't.
Miyagi works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Poika (0) vs (5) Miyagi
Poika wants to control but Miyagi postures up.#T2#
Miyagi has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Poika! Score +2 for reaching mount: Poika (0) vs (7) Miyagi
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Poika really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Miyagi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Miyagi's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Let's hope that Miyagi has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Miyagi trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T3#
Miyagi controlling his opponent.
Poika wants to hold on but Miyagi pushes him away.
We've been hearing good reports from Poika'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.
Poika really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T4#
Miyagi controlling from mount.
Poika is trying desperately to improve position.
Miyagi controlling his opponent.
Miyagi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Miyagi prevents Poika from getting the reversal.#T5#
Miyagi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Poika is looking to escape.
Poika is in all sorts of trouble here.
Poika regains half guard.
Poika tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Miyagi has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Poika (0) vs (10) Miyagi#T6#
Poika is looking to improve his position but Miyagi isn't that keen on the idea.
Miyagi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Poika is desperately trying to improve his position but Miyagi has a good base and remains in mount.
Miyagi looking to control but Poika is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Poika can't escape the position.
#T7#
Miyagi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Poika wants to hold on but Miyagi pushes him away.
Poika can't escape the position.
#T8#
Miyagi pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Miyagi controlling from the full mount.
Poika is working to get back to half guard.
#T9#
Miyagi fails to advance to Poika's back.
Miyagi prevents Poika from getting the reversal.
Miyagi controlling the pace for now.
Poika is desperately trying to improve his position but Miyagi has a good base and remains in mount.
Poika manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Poika wants to control but Miyagi passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Poika (0) vs (13) Miyagi
Poika manages to get back to half guard.
Poika is trying to get back to full guard.#T10#
Poika won't allow Miyagi to pass to mount.
Poika is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miyagi controlling the action here.
Poika is refusing to be controlled, as Miyagi sits in half guard. #T11#
Poika slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Poika looking for a sweep. Not yet Poika, not yet.
Poika is controlling Miyagi's posture.
Miyagi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Poika looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Miyagi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Miyagi wants to control from the top but Poika keeps moving.
Miyagi controls from within his opponent's guard. #T12#
Poika tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Miyagi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Poika seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Miyagi looking to pass the guard.
Miyagi won't allow Poika to sweep him here. #T13#
Poika trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Poika is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Miyagi defends well.
Poika looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Miyagi trying to control the position from guard on top but Poika is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miyagi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Poika tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T14#
Poika can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Miyagi controls the pace.
Poika trying to control the position.
Poika looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Miyagi looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Miyagi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miyagi wins on points by 13 to 0.
Koryu Miyagi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CWC 288 - Montreal
Date: Dec 26, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 9 losses; Yuri Boshtok! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 9 losses; Reima Poika!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Poika throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Boshtok tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Poika is in Boshtok's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Boshtok (0) vs (2) Poika
Poika trying to control but Boshtok is working from the bottom.
Poika is pushing down on Boshtok's leg trying to pass to half guard. Boshtok is fighting to maintain full guard but Poika has managed to sneak the leg through.
Poika wants to pass the guard but Boshtok is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Poika is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Boshtok sees it coming and defends easily.
Boshtok is not content to let Poika control the position.#T1#
Poika controlling the action here.
Poika trying to control from Boshtok's half guard. Boshtok has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Poika looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Poika stands and throws Boshtok's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Boshtok (0) vs (5) Poika
Boshtok prevents Poika from moving into mount. #T2#
Poika is looking to take a break and control but Boshtok is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Poika tries to advance position but instead Boshtok slips a leg back in to half guard.
Poika seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Boshtok does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Poika wants to work for an arm triangle but Boshtok is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Poika wants to work for an arm triangle but Boshtok is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Poika is looking to take a break and control but Boshtok is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Poika passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Boshtok! Score +3 for passing guard: Boshtok (0) vs (8) Poika
Poika looking to control but Boshtok is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
Poika swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Boshtok is now in Poika's guard. A big mistake from Poika there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boshtok (2) vs (8) Poika
Poika looking to control.
Boshtok has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Poika keeping moving, preventing Boshtok from controlling successfully.
Poika being controlled here, momentarily. #T4#
Boshtok stopping the sweep attempt from Poika.
Boshtok wants to control from the top but Poika keeps moving.
Boshtok works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Boshtok has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Boshtok (5) vs (8) Poika
Boshtok content just to control the position here.
Poika tries to hold on but Boshtok pushes him away.
Poika is desperately trying to improve his position but Boshtok has a good base and remains in mount.
Poika is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Poika keeps trying to improve his position.#T5#
Boshtok trying to control but Poika is having none of it.
Poika has given up his back. Will we see Boshtok going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Boshtok (8) vs (8) Poika
Poika can't escape the position.
Poika rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Poika is looking for a sweep. Boshtok is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boshtok is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Poika works his way to full guard. Good work.
Boshtok stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Poika swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Poika looking to control.
#T6#
Boshtok wants to control from the top but Poika keeps moving. #SUB2#
Poika throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Poika lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boshtok (8) vs (10) Poika
Poika looking to sit in guard and control but Boshtok gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boshtok (10) vs (10) Poika
Boshtok wants to control from the top but Poika keeps moving.
Boshtok is really struggling to control Poika but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Boshtok controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Boshtok preventing the sweep. #T7##SUB2#
Boshtok avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Boshtok stopping the sweep attempt from Poika.
Boshtok wants to control from the top but Poika keeps moving.
Poika can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Boshtok controls the pace.#SUB2#
Poika looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Boshtok's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Boshtok trying to control the position from guard on top but Poika is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Poika trying to keep a closed guard but Boshtok is proving a slippery customer.
Poika being controlled here, momentarily. #T8#
Poika seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB2#
Poika throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Boshtok trying to control the position from guard on top but Poika is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Poika tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boshtok is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Boshtok pushes down on Poika's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Boshtok is looking to advance position but Poika won't allow it.
Poika is trying to get back to full guard.#T9#
Boshtok looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Boshtok with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Poika trying to hold on to Boshtok's head to control him but Boshtok postures up.
Poika is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Poika keeps control of the position for the meantime. #SUB2#
Poika actively working from the bottom here.
Poika trying to control from the bottom.
#T10#
Poika is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boshtok perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Poika is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boshtok tries to pass the half guard into mount. Poika knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Poika is looking for a sweep. Boshtok is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boshtok trying to control from half guard but Poika is working away. #SUB2#
Poika is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Boshtok pulls his head out easily.
Poika is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T11#
Boshtok uses his free foot to push down on Poika's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Poika. Score +3 for passing guard: Boshtok (13) vs (10) Poika
Poika gets back to half guard.
Poika is looking to control Boshtok's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Poika avoid being mounted?
Boshtok slows the pace down in half guard.
Boshtok is looking to advance position but Poika won't allow it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T12#
Poika trying to control but Boshtok postures up.
Poika gets back to full guard.
Poika has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Boshtok has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Boshtok (16) vs (10) Poika
Boshtok controlling from side mount.
Poika gets back to half guard.
Boshtok tries to pass to full mount but Poika defends it.
Boshtok prevents Poika from improving his position.#SUB2#
Poika actively working from the bottom here.#T13#
Poika is not content to let Boshtok control the position.
Boshtok is thwarting Poika's attempts to control the position.
Poika desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Poika trying to control from the bottom.
Boshtok content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Boshtok has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T14#
Poika wants to improve his position but Boshtok is controlling well.
Boshtok wants to lay and pray for a moment but Poika keeps working.
Poika wants to get back to full guard.
Boshtok is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Poika is not content to let Boshtok control the position.
Poika is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boshtok passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Poika! Score +3 for passing guard: Boshtok (19) vs (10) Poika
Poika is trying desperately to improve position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boshtok takes the fight on points by 19 to 10.
Yuri Boshtok decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CWC 287
Date: Dec 19, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 8 losses; Reima Poika! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 14 losses; Billy Conforto!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Daniel Cesar and Thiago Cunha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Poika shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Poika (2) vs (0) Conforto
Poika prevents Conforto from improving his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Conforto manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Conforto has control of Poika's left arm, preventing Poika from doing any damage.
Conforto trying to control the position.
Conforto is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Poika got a little sloppy there for a moment and Conforto has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Poika has managed to get both his arms back between Conforto's legs - danger averted.
Poika pushes down on Conforto's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Poika passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Conforto! Score +3 for passing guard: Poika (5) vs (0) Conforto#T1#
Conforto really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Conforto is squirming around, avoiding Poika's attempts to control the action.
Poika fails to advance to Conforto's back.
Poika controlling from mount.
Poika trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Conforto tries to hold on but Poika postures up.
Poika can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Conforto is looking to escape.
Poika has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T2#
Conforto stops Poika from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #SUB#
Poika looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Poika pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Conforto keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Poika wants to control the pace but Conforto is squirming around nicely.
Poika fails to move to back control.
Poika can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Conforto is looking to escape. #T3#
Conforto slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Poika passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Poika (8) vs (0) Conforto
Poika trying to control but Conforto is having none of it. #SUB#
Poika goes for an armbar but Conforto turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Conforto. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Poika (8) vs (2) Conforto
Conforto tries to free his leg and advance position but Poika is retaining full guard.
Poika not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Conforto wants to pass the guard but Poika is keeping the position.#T4#
Poika trying to control the position.
Conforto passes Poika's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Poika is trying to maintain the position but Conforto is very close to passing his half guard.
Conforto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Poika keeps working.
Conforto passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Poika (8) vs (5) Conforto
Poika is not content to let Conforto control the position. #SUB2#
Conforto goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Poika has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Conforto but great work by Poika. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Poika (12) vs (5) Conforto#T5#
Poika wants to lay and pray for a moment but Conforto keeps working.
Conforto tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Poika trying to control the position but Conforto is working away. #SUB#
Poika goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Conforto has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Poika but great work by Conforto. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Poika (12) vs (9) Conforto
Conforto is looking to take a break and control but Poika is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Poika's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Conforto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Poika keeps working. #T6#
Poika is looking for a sweep.
Poika sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Conforto is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Poika is refusing to be controlled, as Conforto sits in half guard.
Poika is looking for a sweep. Conforto is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T7#
Poika gets full guard.
Conforto trying to control the position from guard on top but Poika is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Poika 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: Poika (14) vs (9) Conforto
Conforto is trying to control but can't.
Conforto is looking for a sweep. Poika is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Poika passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Poika (17) vs (9) Conforto
Poika wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Poika is working hard here to advance position.
Poika tries to control but Conforto wriggling away. #T8#
Conforto is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Poika moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Poika (20) vs (9) Conforto
Poika gets his hands free as Conforto looks to control.
I really don't envy Conforto right now.
#SUB#
Conforto is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Poika gets his way!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Conforto is really stuck here.
Conforto turns into Poika and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Poika (20) vs (11) Conforto
Poika is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Conforto trying to control the position from guard on top but Poika is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Poika is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Poika (22) vs (11) Conforto#T9#
Poika stands and throws Conforto's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Poika (25) vs (11) Conforto
Conforto is not content to let Poika control the position.
Poika is staying tight to Conforto's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Conforto is trying to control Poika's posture but Poika avoids it.
Conforto tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Poika wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Poika trying to control the position but Conforto is working away. #T10#
Conforto manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Poika (25) vs (13) Conforto
Conforto tries to pass the half guard into mount. Poika knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Poika manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Poika looking to hit a scissor sweep but Conforto is one step ahead there. #T11#
Conforto advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Poika (25) vs (16) Conforto
Conforto trying to control the action but Poika is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Conforto swings around for an armbar but Poika sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Conforto's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Poika (27) vs (16) Conforto
Poika trying to control the position from guard on top but Conforto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Poika tries to free his leg and advance position but Conforto is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Conforto is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Poika frees his head nicely. Oh but Conforto has switched to an armbar! Poika is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Billy Conforto!
After the fight, Billy Conforto was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
CWC 285
Date: Dec 05, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 10 losses; Caius Cosades! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 7 losses; Reima Poika!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Matheus Silva and Luis Engracia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Poika dives in and scores a takedown into Cosades's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cosades (0) vs (2) Poika
Poika stopping the sweep attempt from Cosades.
Poika 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.
Poika stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cosades swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Cosades looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cosades keeping full guard, as Poika tries to pass. #SUB#
Cosades is looking for a triangle but Poika pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poika controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Poika wants to pass the guard but Cosades is keeping the position.#T1#
Poika trying to control but Cosades is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Poika drops back, looking for a kneebar! Cosades looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Cosades looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Cosades! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cosades (4) vs (2) Poika#SUB#
Cosades looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Poika looks to move to half guard but instead Cosades has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Cosades (6) vs (2) Poika
Poika is looking to improve his position but Cosades isn't that keen on the idea.
Poika regains half guard.#T2#
Cosades wants to pass to mount but Poika is defending the position.
Cosades prevents Poika from improving his position.#SUB#
Cosades is working for a kimura but Poika is defending it quite comfortably.
Cosades passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Cosades (9) vs (2) Poika
Poika keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Poika tries to hold on but Cosades pushes him away.
Poika is trying desperately to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cosades trying to control but Poika is having none of it.
Poika wants to hold on but Cosades pushes him away.
Poika is squirming around, avoiding Cosades's attempts to control the action.
Poika is desperately trying to improve his position but Cosades has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB#
Cosades moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Poika has worked his arm free - good work by Poika!
#T4#
Cosades working away.
Poika prevents Cosades from moving into mount.
Poika is trying to control Cosades's posture but Cosades avoids it.
Poika is trying to work for a sweep but Cosades has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Cosades (11) vs (2) Poika
Poika is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Cosades jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Poika manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Cosades is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Poika will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T5#
Poika tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cosades wants to control but Poika is keeping him busy.
Poika gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Poika wants to improve his position but Cosades is controlling well.
Poika keeps trying to improve his position.#T6#
Cosades is thwarting Poika's attempts to control the position.
Poika wants to improve his position but Cosades is controlling well.
#SUB#
Cosades is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Poika doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cosades. #SUB#
Cosades 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.
#T7#
Cosades uses his free foot to push down on Poika's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Poika. Score +3 for passing guard: Cosades (14) vs (2) Poika
Poika can't escape the position.
#T8#
Cosades tries to control but Poika wriggling away.
We've been hearing good reports from Cosades'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.
Poika 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.
Poika is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cosades passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Cosades (17) vs (2) Poika
Poika is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T9#
Poika slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Cosades wants to control but Poika is keeping him busy.
Poika trying to hold on to Cosades's head to control him but Cosades postures up.
Poika wants to get back to full guard.
Cosades passes into side control, despite Poika's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Cosades (20) vs (2) Poika#SUB#
Cosades is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Poika has escaped the position, nice work there.
Poika looking for a sweep but Cosades has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Cosades (22) vs (2) Poika#T10#
Cosades wants to control the pace but Poika is squirming around nicely.
Poika sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Poika trying to control but Cosades postures up.
Cosades looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Cosades is looking to pass Poika's guard but actually Poika recovers to full guard.
Cosades slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Cosades (25) vs (2) Poika#T11#
Poika gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cosades is looking to advance position but Poika won't allow it.
Cosades seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Poika does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cosades is stalling here. Poika is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Cosades seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Poika has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cosades (25) vs (6) Poika
Poika trying to control the action but Cosades is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Poika is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cosades knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T12##SUB2#
Poika working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Poika trying to control the action but Cosades is working from the bottom.
Poika taking a breather here.
Poika wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cosades keeps working. #T13#
You can see the frustration on Cosades's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Poika wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cosades keeps working. #SUB2#
Poika looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Cosades manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cosades (27) vs (6) Poika
Poika is not content to let Cosades control the position.
Poika gets back to full guard.
#T14#
Cosades wants to control from the top but Poika keeps moving.
Poika controls Cosades momentarily but Cosades frees himself.
Cosades stopping the sweep attempt from Poika.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cosades trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Poika wants to hit a sweep here but Cosades passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Poika there! Score +3 for passing guard: Cosades (30) vs (6) Poika
Poika wants to hold on but Cosades pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cosades takes the fight on points by 30 to 6.
A relieved looking Caius Cosades thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
CWC 281
Date: Nov 07, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 12 losses; Joe Gatsby! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 7 losses; Reima Poika!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Lou da Vinci and John Kavanagh.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Poika closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Gatsby's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gatsby (0) vs (2) Poika
Gatsby has control of Poika's left arm, preventing Poika from doing any damage.
My spies in Silverback MMA inform me that Poika has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB#
Gatsby is looking for a triangle but Poika pushes his legs off easily.
Poika trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gatsby controls Poika momentarily but Poika frees himself.
Poika trying to control the position from guard on top but Gatsby is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Poika stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gatsby swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gatsby is trying to control the position but Poika postures up. #SUB2#
Poika is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Gatsby is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Gatsby has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gatsby (2) vs (2) Poika
Poika pulls Gatsby in close to his closed guard and prevents Gatsby from doing any damage or advancing position.#T1#
Poika keeping full guard, as Gatsby tries to pass. #SUB2#
Poika working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gatsby doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gatsby manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gatsby trying to control but Poika is working from the bottom.
Poika is adopting a defensive guard.
Gatsby trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gatsby is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Hotrod Express MMA Training that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Gatsby is stalling in the full guard.
Poika wants to hit a sweep here but Gatsby passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Poika there! Score +3 for passing guard: Gatsby (5) vs (2) Poika
Poika tries to lock up and control but Gatsby gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Poika tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gatsby can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Poika is looking to escape. #SUB#
Gatsby swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Poika is now in Gatsby's guard. A big mistake from Gatsby there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gatsby (5) vs (4) Poika#T3#
Poika sitting in guard here, content to control.
Poika wants to pass the guard but Gatsby is keeping the position.
Poika wants to control from the top but Gatsby keeps moving.
Gatsby trying to control the position.
Poika pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gatsby is keeping the position for now.
Gatsby is trying to keep Poika in close.
Poika is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T4#
Poika forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Poika seems to be working for a kimura but Gatsby defends the submission attempt.
Poika passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Gatsby! Score +3 for passing guard: Gatsby (5) vs (7) Poika
Gatsby is wriggling around trying to escape.
Poika is looking to work his way around to Gatsby's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #SUB2#
Poika jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Gatsby is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Gatsby and Poika has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#SUB2#
Poika tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T5#
Poika trying to control the action but Gatsby is working from the bottom.
Poika might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gatsby haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Gatsby is looking for a sweep.
Gatsby is not content to let Poika control the position.
Gatsby wants to control but Poika postures up.#SUB2#
Poika is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gatsby knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Poika trying to control the action but Gatsby is working from the bottom. #T6#
Gatsby struggling a bit here.
Poika controlling the position.
Gatsby is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Poika's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Gatsby looking for submissions off his back.
Poika works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Gatsby (5) vs (10) Poika
Poika prevents Gatsby from getting the reversal.#T7#
Poika looking to control and managing it successfully.
Poika tries to control but Gatsby wriggling away.
Poika works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Gatsby (5) vs (13) Poika#SUB2#
Poika is looking for the choke from the back position but Gatsby is controlling his hands well.
Poika is looking to control Gatsby but Gatsby is wriggling around and keeping busy. #SUB2#
Poika looking to break Gatsby's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Gatsby remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Poika will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB2#
Poika tightening his grip on Gatsby, looking for the choke. #SUB2#
Poika is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gatsby looking very determined here, making life difficult for Poika.
#T8#
Gatsby trying to control the position but Poika manages to sink in the hooks.
Gatsby breaks Poika's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gatsby (7) vs (13) Poika
Poika keeping moving, preventing Gatsby from controlling successfully.
Poika has Gatsby pulled in close to control his posture.
Poika 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: Gatsby (7) vs (15) Poika
Gatsby is trying to maintain the position but Poika is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Poika is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gatsby tries to get to full guard but Poika has control of the leg. #T9##SUB2#
Poika is working for a kimura but Gatsby is defending it quite comfortably.
Poika is keen to just control but Gatsby is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Gatsby looking for submissions off his back.
Poika looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Poika tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gatsby knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T10#
Poika is trying to control the action in half guard but Gatsby is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gatsby has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Poika is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Gatsby looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Poika prevents Gatsby from improving his position.
Poika trying to mount his opponent but Gatsby defends it.
Poika is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T11#
Poika trying to control the action but Gatsby is working from the bottom.
Poika passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gatsby (7) vs (18) Poika#SUB2#
Poika is trying to get an arm triangle but Gatsby is defending well.
Poika is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Gatsby's shoulder. That is not cool. #SUB2#
Poika looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gatsby tries to bench press Poika off him but Poika keeps the position.
Poika moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T12##SUB2#
Poika tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Poika wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gatsby keeps working.
Gatsby tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Gatsby's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Poika trying to control the position but Gatsby is working away.
Gatsby tries to bench press Poika off him but Poika keeps the position. #T13#
Poika happy to just control the position for now.
Poika working away.
Poika is looking to take a break and control but Gatsby is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Poika is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Gatsby sneaks back into half guard.#T14#
Gatsby trying to control but Poika postures up.
Poika is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gatsby gets back to full guard.
Poika wants to pass the guard but Gatsby is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Poika trying to control but Gatsby is working from the bottom.
Gatsby seems keen to control Poika's posture.
And that's the end of the fight!
Poika wins on points by 18 to 7.
After winning the bout, Reima Poika 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:
CWC 277
Date: Oct 24, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 8 losses; Yuri Boshtok! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 6 losses; Reima Poika!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Leandro Rodrigues and Matheus Silva.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Boshtok drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Boshtok (2) vs (0) Poika
Boshtok's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Poika 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.
Boshtok showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Poika 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.
Poika is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Poika tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poika controls Boshtok momentarily but Boshtok frees himself.
Poika looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boshtok not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Boshtok won't allow Poika to sweep him here. #T1#
Poika can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Boshtok controls the pace.
Boshtok's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Boshtok advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Boshtok (5) vs (0) Poika
Boshtok is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Poika will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Poika stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Poika is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Poika's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Boshtok'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.
A lull in the action here as Boshtok stalls from top position.
Poika is trying to control Boshtok's posture but Boshtok avoids it. #T2#
Boshtok controlling the position.
Boshtok seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Poika for as long as he can get away with.
Poika tries to buck Boshtok off but Boshtok is having none of it.#T3#
Boshtok is looking to take a break and control but Poika is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boshtok staying calm.
Poika is trying to get back to half guard.
Boshtok controls the position.
Boshtok is looking to take a break and control but Poika is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Poika tries to bench press Boshtok off him but Boshtok keeps the position.
Boshtok happy to just control the position for now. #T4#
Boshtok is looking to take a break and control but Poika is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Poika trying to remain calm as Boshtok controls from the top position.
Boshtok wants to lay and pray for a moment but Poika keeps working.
Poika is looking for a sweep.
Boshtok wants to control for a moment but Poika uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #T5#
Poika is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Boshtok's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Boshtok's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Boshtok (5) vs (4) Poika
Poika wants to control but Boshtok is keeping busy.
Poika controls the action.#SUB2#
Poika is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Boshtok is defending well though. Poika let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB2#
Poika working for a choke but Boshtok is defending well.
Poika has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Boshtok's body.
#T6##SUB2#
Poika is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Boshtok wants to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Poika is persistently looking for the submission but Boshtok is defending it well.
#SUB2#
Poika working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Boshtok staying busy and making it hard for Poika to control. #T7#
Poika trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Boshtok doesn't escape. #SUB2#
Boshtok showing good submission defense here.
#SUB2#
Poika working for a choke but Boshtok is defending well.
My spies in Silverback MMA inform me that Poika has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Poika is trying to stick to Boshtok's back but Boshtok is turning into Poika. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Poika's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Boshtok. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boshtok (7) vs (4) Poika
Boshtok tries to free his leg and advance position but Poika is retaining full guard.
Boshtok trying to control but Poika is working from the bottom.
Poika managing to control the position. #T8#
Boshtok trying to control the position from guard on top but Poika is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boshtok tries to free his leg and advance position but Poika is retaining full guard.
Poika wants to sweep but no luck.
Poika is trying to keep Boshtok in close.
#SUB2#
Boshtok avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Boshtok trying to control but Poika is working from the bottom.
Boshtok controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T9#
Boshtok passes Poika's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Poika looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boshtok perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Poika wants to get back to full guard.
Boshtok content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T10#
Poika is staying active underneath Boshtok, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Poika is looking to control Boshtok's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Poika avoid being mounted?
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Boshtok in particular looking to stall.
Boshtok has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Boshtok wants to control but Poika is keeping him busy.
Poika is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Poika gets back to full guard.
#T11#
Poika tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boshtok passes Poika's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Poika is looking to improve his position.
Boshtok is controlling the pace.
Boshtok wants to free his trapped foot but Poika is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Still in half guard, Boshtok seems content to control.
Poika is trying to get back to full guard.
Boshtok is thwarting Poika's attempts to control the position.#T12#
Poika regains full guard. Nicely done.
Boshtok slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Boshtok won't allow Poika to sweep him here.
Boshtok tries to free his leg and advance position but Poika is retaining full guard.
Poika controls Boshtok momentarily but Boshtok frees himself.
Boshtok 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.
Boshtok stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Poika swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T13#
Poika looking to control.
Boshtok engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Boshtok being controlled here momentarily. #SUB2#
Poika working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Boshtok doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Boshtok manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Poika keeping moving, preventing Boshtok from controlling successfully. #T14#
Boshtok stopping the sweep attempt from Poika.
Boshtok is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Boshtok trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boshtok controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Poika tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boshtok not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Poika 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.
Boshtok stays in close to Poika's body and controls the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boshtok takes the fight on points by 7 to 4.
Yuri Boshtok seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CWC 270
Date: Sep 26, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Reima Poika! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 11 losses; Billy Conforto!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, John Roberts and Eddie Farnsworth.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Conforto has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD#
Poika drags the fight down to the ground.
Poika trying to keep a closed guard but Conforto is proving a slippery customer.
Conforto wants to control from the top but Poika keeps moving.
Conforto looking to pass the guard.
Poika looking to hit a scissor sweep but Conforto is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Conforto wants to control from the top but Poika keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Poika has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Conforto can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Conforto trying to control the position from guard on top but Poika is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Conforto wants to pass the guard but Poika is keeping the position.
Conforto trying to control but Poika is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Poika is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Conforto passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Poika (0) vs (3) Conforto
Poika tries to improve position but can't.
Poika prevents Conforto from improving position. #T2##SUB2#
Conforto is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Poika has escaped the position, nice work there.
We've been hearing good reports from Poika'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.
Poika might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Conforto is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Poika is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Poika is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Conforto off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Poika (4) vs (3) Conforto#SUB#
Conforto preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Poika.
Poika struggling to keep hold of the position.
#SUB#
Poika looking for the choke from the back.
Poika avoiding Conforto 's attempts to control his hands.
You can see the frustration on Conforto's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Poika controls the position.#SUB#
Poika patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Poika is trying to stick to Conforto's back but Conforto is turning into Poika. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Poika's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Conforto. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Poika (4) vs (5) Conforto
Poika looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Conforto wants to control from the top but Poika keeps moving. #SUB#
Poika working for a triangle but Conforto defends it easily.
Poika working a defensive guard here.
#T4#
Conforto passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Conforto is working for a submission of some sort.
Poika gets back to full guard.
Conforto preventing the sweep.
Conforto wants to control from the top but Poika keeps moving.
Poika is trying to control the position but Conforto postures up. #T5#
Poika keeping moving, preventing Conforto from controlling successfully.
Conforto has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Clark's Champion's. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Conforto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Poika swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Poika manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Conforto manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Poika (6) vs (5) Conforto
Poika won't allow Conforto to sweep him here.
Conforto keeping moving, preventing Poika from controlling successfully.
Poika trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Poika is working hard here to advance position.#T6#
Poika won't allow Conforto to sweep him here.
Poika trying to control the position from guard on top but Conforto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Conforto is trying to control the position but Poika postures up.
Poika trying to control the position from guard on top but Conforto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Conforto working for a triangle but Poika defends it easily.
Conforto is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Poika got a little sloppy there for a moment and Conforto has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Poika has managed to get both his arms back between Conforto's legs - danger averted.#T7#
Poika looking to pass the guard.
Conforto lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Poika (6) vs (7) Conforto
Conforto postures up.
Poika wants to sweep but no luck.
Poika trying to control the position.
Conforto content to stall in guard here.
Conforto wants to control from the top but Poika keeps moving. #T8#
Poika working a defensive guard here.
Conforto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Poika swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Conforto wants to control from the top but Poika keeps moving.
Poika wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Conforto drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Poika manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Conforto has Poika in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Poika (8) vs (7) Conforto
Conforto wants to control the position but Poika says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T9#
Poika is thwarting Conforto's attempts to control the position.
Conforto tries to roll over but Poika keeps him under control.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Poika in particular looking to stall.
Poika wants to pass the guard but Conforto is defending well.
Conforto is looking to control Poika's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Conforto avoid being mounted?#T10#
Poika passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Poika (11) vs (7) Conforto#SUB#
Poika swings around for an armbar but Conforto sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Poika's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Poika (11) vs (9) Conforto#SUB#
Poika is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Poika is controlling Conforto's posture.#SUB2#
Conforto drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Conforto seems to have locked his on tight now - Poika screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Conforto, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Billy Conforto!
After the fight, Billy Conforto was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
CWC 264
Date: Sep 12, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 11 losses; Juu Dyon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Reima Poika!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Daniel Cesar and Edson Gomes.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Dyon slaps away a takedown attempt from Poika, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dyon appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD#
Dyon shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Poika is trying to defend but Dyon finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dyon (2) vs (0) Poika
Dyon tries to pass the half guard into mount. Poika knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Dyon is trying to work for a kimura but Poika is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poika is refusing to be controlled, as Dyon sits in half guard.
Dyon passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dyon (5) vs (0) Poika#T1#
Poika is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Dyon's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Poika actively working from the bottom here.
Dyon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Poika keeps working.
Dyon passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dyon (8) vs (0) Poika
Dyon tries to control but Poika wriggling away.
Dyon is really struggling to control Poika but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T2#
Poika stops Dyon from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Dyon looking to control but Poika is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dyon with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Dyon controlling from the full mount.
Poika tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB#
Dyon wants to finish this one by submission but Poika is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Dyon. #T3#
Poika tries to lock up and control but Dyon gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB#
Dyon moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Poika has worked his arm free - good work by Poika!
Poika tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Poika is not content to let Dyon control the position.
Poika is looking for a sweep.
Poika is not content to let Dyon control the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Dyon'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.#T4#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Poika can't do much from the bottom here.
Dyon trying to control the position but Poika is working away.
Poika tries to buck Dyon off but Dyon is having none of it.#SUB#
Dyon is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Poika knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Dyon laying and praying for a moment but Poika takes advantage and regains half guard. #T5#
Poika wants to sweep but Dyon has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Dyon (11) vs (0) Poika
Poika prevents Dyon from moving into mount.
Dyon trying to control the action but Poika is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Dyon thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dyon tries to advance to mount but can't. #T6#
Poika struggling a bit here.
Poika tries to buck Dyon off but Dyon is having none of it.
Dyon trying to control the action but Poika is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Poika is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Dyon off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dyon (11) vs (4) Poika
Dyon tries to roll but Poika sticks to his back.
Poika not allowing Dyon to control his hands.
I really don't envy Dyon right now.
#T7#
Dyon trying to control the hands but Poika breaks the grip.
My spies in Zenarals' House inform me that Poika has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Poika is hanging on to Dyon's back as he tries to escape.
Dyon rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Dyon really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Poika is trying to control. Dyon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dyon trying to control from the bottom.
Dyon is trying to get back to full guard.
Poika trying to control the action but Dyon is working from the bottom.
Poika looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T8#
Dyon is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Poika's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Poika's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dyon (15) vs (4) Poika
Poika tries to escape the position.
Dyon has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Poika's body.
Poika trying to control the position but Dyon manages to sink in the hooks.
Poika manages to reverse the position and now he's in Dyon's guard. Nice work there by Poika.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dyon (15) vs (6) Poika
Dyon looking to control.
#T9#
Dyon 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: Dyon (17) vs (6) Poika
Poika is looking to control Dyon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Poika avoid being mounted?
Poika is staying active underneath Dyon, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Poika is trying to get back to full guard.
Dyon looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Poika trying to control but Dyon postures up.
#T10#
Dyon tries to pass the half guard into mount. Poika knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dyon is stalling here. Poika is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Dyon seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Poika has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dyon (17) vs (10) Poika
Poika tries to advance position but instead Dyon slips a leg back in to half guard.
Dyon wants to improve his position but Poika is controlling well.
Poika trying to control from Dyon's half guard. Dyon has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Poika trying to control the position from guard on top but Dyon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T11##SUB#
Dyon is looking for a triangle but Poika pushes his legs off easily.
Dyon keeping moving, preventing Poika from controlling successfully.
Dyon looking to control.
Dyon is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Poika is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB#
Dyon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dyon looking for a sweep. Not yet Dyon, not yet.
Poika stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dyon swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T12#
Poika pushes down on Dyon's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Dyon manages to get to full guard.
Poika advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Dyon (17) vs (13) Poika
Dyon might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Poika tries to move into full mount but can't pass Dyon's legs.
Dyon is trying to improve his position.
Poika wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dyon keeps working. #T13##SUB2#
Poika is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dyon is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dyon is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Poika off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dyon (21) vs (13) Poika
Poika breaks Dyon's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dyon (21) vs (15) Poika
Poika trying to control the position from guard on top but Dyon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dyon keeping full guard, as Poika tries to pass.
Dyon bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Poika's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dyon (23) vs (15) Poika
Dyon advances to half guard. #T14#
Poika makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Poika.
Dyon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Poika is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dyon is aware though and is defending well.
Poika is trying to control the position but Dyon postures up.
Dyon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Poika is keeping the position for now.
Dyon wants to control from the top but Poika keeps moving.
Poika not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dyon sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dyon tries to free his leg and advance position but Poika is retaining full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dyon takes the fight on points by 23 to 15.
Juu Dyon really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Fenrir Fightgear - Anno 2013 logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
CACC 243
Date: Aug 08, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Reima Poika! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 8 losses; Fujii Yusuke!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Yusuke has taken the fight to the clinch.
Yusuke has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Poika is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD#
Poika decides to pull guard.
Yusuke is fighting to break Poika's control of his arms but Poika is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Poika is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Yusuke is aware though and is defending well.
Poika keeping moving, preventing Yusuke from controlling successfully.
Yusuke won't allow Poika to sweep him here.
Yusuke looking to sit in guard and control but Poika gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Poika (2) vs (0) Yusuke
Poika wants to control from the top but Yusuke keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Yusuke has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Poika can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Poika trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Poika trying to control but Yusuke is working from the bottom.
Poika is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Yusuke is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB#
Poika drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Poika jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Yusuke working for a triangle but Poika defends it easily.
Yusuke keeping moving, preventing Poika from controlling successfully. #T2#
Yusuke not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Poika passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Poika (5) vs (0) Yusuke
Poika trying to control the position but Yusuke is working away. #SUB#
Poika is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Yusuke knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Poika wants to control but Yusuke is keeping him busy.
Yusuke is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Poika is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Poika (7) vs (0) Yusuke
Yusuke stops Poika from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T3#
Poika wants to control the pace but Yusuke is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Poika jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Yusuke is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Yusuke and Poika has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Poika trying to control the action but Yusuke is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Poika tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Poika has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T4#
Yusuke is trying to improve his position.
Poika taking a breather here.
Yusuke is trying to get back to half guard.
Yusuke wants to control but Poika postures up.
Yusuke tries to buck Poika off but Poika is having none of it.
A lull in the action here.
Yusuke struggling a bit here.#T5#
Poika works to advance to full mount. Yusuke defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Poika (9) vs (0) Yusuke
Poika is trying to control here but Yusuke has managed to regain half guard.
Poika is trying to control the action in half guard but Yusuke is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Yusuke wants to get back to full guard.
Poika trying to control from half guard but Yusuke is working away.
Poika trying to pass the guard but Yusuke defending well. #T6##SUB#
Poika wants to work for an arm triangle but Yusuke is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Poika trying to control the action but Yusuke is working from the bottom.
Poika trying to mount his opponent but Yusuke defends it.
Poika is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Poika is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are battling for position here. Yusuke manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Yusuke throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T7#
Poika stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yusuke swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Yusuke keeping moving, preventing Poika from controlling successfully.
Poika trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Poika advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Poika (12) vs (0) Yusuke#SUB#
Poika thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Yusuke tries to buck Poika off but Poika is having none of it.
Poika slows the pace down. #T8#
Yusuke is looking to reverse the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Poika'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.
Yusuke is not content to let Poika control the position.
You can see the frustration on Yusuke's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Yusuke prevents Poika from improving position.
Yusuke manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Yusuke tries to get to full guard but Poika has control of the leg.
Poika trying to control the action but Yusuke is working from the bottom. #T9#
Yusuke trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Yusuke looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Yusuke is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Poika is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Yusuke looking for submissions off his back.#T10#
Yusuke tries to get to full guard but Poika has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Yusuke is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Poika pulls his head out easily.
Poika works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Poika (15) vs (0) Yusuke
Poika wants to take Yusuke's back but he can't do it this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Poika can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Yusuke is looking to escape. #T11#
Poika is really struggling to control Yusuke but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Yusuke really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Poika wants to control the pace but Yusuke is squirming around nicely.
Yusuke tries to lock up and control but Poika gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Poika content just to control the position here.
Yusuke tries to control the position but Poika now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Poika (18) vs (0) Yusuke
Poika is not going to allow Yusuke to sit and survive in this position. #T12#
Poika is looking to control Yusuke but Yusuke is wriggling around and keeping busy. #SUB#
Poika is looking for the choke from the back position but Yusuke is controlling his hands well.
Yusuke is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Poika off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#SUB#
Poika looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB#
Poika is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Poika trying to control.#SUB#
Poika looking to break Yusuke's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Yusuke remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Poika will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T13##SUB#
Poika working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Poika doesn't have the hooks in and Yusuke manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Poika (18) vs (2) Yusuke
Yusuke must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Poika looking to control.
Yusuke looking to pass the guard.
Yusuke being controlled here momentarily.
Yusuke trying to control the position from guard on top but Poika is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Poika pulls Yusuke in close to prevent any damage. #T14#
Yusuke trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Poika is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Yusuke stands and throws Poika's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Poika (18) vs (5) Yusuke#SUB2#
Yusuke goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Poika has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Yusuke but great work by Poika. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Poika (22) vs (5) Yusuke
Poika trying to control the action but Yusuke is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Poika tries to move into full mount but can't pass Yusuke's legs.
Yusuke regains half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Poika takes the fight on points by 22 to 5.
A relieved looking Reima Poika thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
CACC 232
Date: Jul 25, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Toby Flenderson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Reima Poika!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Columbo Gatti and Steve Montenegro.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Poika drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Flenderson (0) vs (2) Poika
Poika wants to pass the guard but Flenderson is keeping the position.
Poika trying to control but Flenderson is working from the bottom.
Poika wants to pass the guard but Flenderson is keeping the position.
Poika trying to control the position from guard on top but Flenderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flenderson controlling Poika's posture.
Flenderson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T1#
Poika tries to free his leg and advance position but Flenderson is retaining full guard.
Poika is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Flenderson keeping moving, preventing Poika from controlling successfully.
Flenderson controlling the position.
Poika stays in close to Flenderson's body and controls the position. #T2#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Flenderson holds on and takes a little breather.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Poika passes into half guard.
Flenderson trying to control but Poika postures up.
#SUB2#
Poika is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Flenderson is just riding it out for now. Poika eventually gives up the hold. #T3#
Poika stalling away here and it's allowed Flenderson to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #SUB2#
Poika drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Flenderson dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Flenderson (2) vs (2) Poika
Poika wants to sweep here but Flenderson controlling him for the moment.
Flenderson forces his way into half guard.#T4#
Poika is trying to get back to full guard.
Poika slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Poika controlling Flenderson's posture.
Poika is trying to keep Flenderson in close.
#SUB2#
Poika is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Flenderson is aware though and is defending well.#T5#
Poika looking to control.
#SUB2#
Poika looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Flenderson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Poika working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Flenderson has passed into half guard!
Flenderson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Poika has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Further stalling from Flenderson.#T6#
Poika is looking for a sweep. Flenderson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Poika gets back to full guard.
Flenderson is stalling in the full guard.
Poika 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.#SUB2#
Flenderson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Poika has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Flenderson has managed to get both his arms back between Poika's legs - danger averted.#T7#
Flenderson looking to pass the guard.
Poika looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Poika looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Flenderson passes into half guard.
Poika has his hands clasped together around Flenderson's back. He's all about the action.#T8#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Flenderson in particular looking to stall.
Flenderson is looking to advance position but Poika won't allow it.
Poika is looking to improve his position.
Poika has a hand on Flenderson's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Flenderson takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Flenderson (5) vs (2) Poika
Poika is trying desperately to improve position.#T9#
Flenderson wants to take Poika's back but he can't do it this time.
Poika is wriggling around trying to escape.
Poika wants to control but Flenderson is having none of it.
Flenderson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Poika gets back to half guard.
Poika gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Poika throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Flenderson escapes and throws Poika's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Flenderson (8) vs (2) Poika
Flenderson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T10#
Flenderson working away.
Poika is looking for a sweep.
Poika is trying to control Flenderson's posture but Flenderson avoids it.
Poika is looking to regain half guard here but Flenderson keeps moving and retains side control. #T11#
Flenderson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Poika keeps working.
Flenderson is staying tight to Poika's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Poika wants to control but Flenderson postures up.
Poika is looking to reverse the position.#T12#
Poika is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Flenderson is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Flenderson (10) vs (2) Poika
Poika tries to improve his position but instead Flenderson has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Flenderson (13) vs (2) Poika
Flenderson controls the position.
Poika tries to escape but Flenderson has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Poika trying to control the action but Flenderson just sinks the hooks in.
I really don't envy Poika right now.
#T13#
Flenderson really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Poika.
Flenderson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Poika tries to escape but Flenderson has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T14#
Flenderson has good solid back control here.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Flenderson is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Flenderson doesn't have the hooks in and Poika manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Flenderson (13) vs (4) Poika
Poika trying to control but Flenderson is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Flenderson takes the fight on points by 13 to 4. |
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Event:
CWC 226
Date: Jul 11, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Reima Poika! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Brian Ortega!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Frank Dennis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Poika goes for a double leg but Ortega avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ortega continues to drive forward.#TD#
Poika has Ortega pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Poika pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Ortega tumbling to the mat - Poika dives into Ortega's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Poika (2) vs (0) Ortega
Ortega trying to keep a closed guard but Poika is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Ortega pushes a forearm under Poika's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Poika is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brian Ortega!
Brian Ortega decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CACC 211
Date: Jun 20, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Demetrius Tektas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Reima Poika!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Edson Gomes and Matheus Silva.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Poika shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Tektas manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tektas (0) vs (2) Poika
Tektas managing to control the position.
Tektas keeping moving, preventing Poika from controlling successfully.
Poika stopping the sweep attempt from Tektas.
My spies in Zenarals' House inform me that Poika has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Tektas is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Tektas wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tektas keeping moving, preventing Poika from controlling successfully.
Poika pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tektas is keeping the position for now.
Poika works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T1#
Poika is pressing down on Tektas's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tektas is holding on for now.
Tektas regains full guard. Nicely done.
We've been hearing good reports from Tektas'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.
Tektas is trying to control the position but Poika postures up.
Tektas tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tektas keeping moving, preventing Poika from controlling successfully.
Tektas trying to control the position.
#T2#
Poika wants to control from the top but Tektas keeps moving.
Tektas looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Poika pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tektas is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Tektas looking for a guillotine here but Poika defends easily.
Poika passes Tektas's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T3##SUB2#
Poika seems to be working for a kimura but Tektas defends the submission attempt.
Tektas wants to get back to full guard.
Tektas is staying active underneath Poika, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Poika is looking to advance position but Tektas won't allow it.
Tektas wants to control but Poika is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Poika tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tektas knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Tektas wants to get back to full guard.
Poika works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Tektas (0) vs (5) Poika
Poika trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4#
Tektas is trying to escape the mount.
Tektas is working hard here to advance position.
Poika looking to control and managing it successfully.
Tektas is working to get back to half guard.
#T5#
Tektas is squirming around, avoiding Poika's attempts to control the action.
Tektas is in all sorts of trouble here.
Tektas has given up his back. Will we see Poika going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Tektas (0) vs (8) Poika
Poika is trying to stick to Tektas's back but Tektas is turning into Poika. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Poika's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Tektas. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tektas (2) vs (8) Poika#SUB#
Tektas is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Poika is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Poika has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tektas (2) vs (10) Poika
Tektas lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tektas (4) vs (10) Poika
Tektas passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Tektas (7) vs (10) Poika#T6##SUB#
Tektas wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Poika, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Tektas goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Poika rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Tektas's guard! Nice work there by Poika! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tektas (7) vs (12) Poika
Tektas looking to control.
Tektas keeping full guard, as Poika tries to pass.
Poika trying to control but Tektas is working from the bottom.
Tektas is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T7#
Tektas trying to control the position.
Poika won't allow Tektas to sweep him here.
Tektas keeping full guard, as Poika tries to pass.
Tektas wants to sweep here but Poika controlling him for the moment.
Poika controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Poika trying to control the position from guard on top but Tektas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Poika controls from within his opponent's guard. #T8#
Tektas looking for a sweep. Not yet Tektas, not yet.
Poika is stalling in the full guard.
Tektas wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Poika is now in half guard.
Poika uses his free foot to push down on Tektas's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Tektas. Score +3 for passing guard: Tektas (7) vs (15) Poika
Poika seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Tektas is holding on tight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tektas is squirming around, avoiding Poika's attempts to control the action. #T9#
Tektas 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.
Tektas is looking for a sweep. Poika is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Poika is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tektas defends it well.
Tektas is trying to control but Poika manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Tektas (7) vs (18) Poika
Tektas is looking to improve his position but Poika isn't that keen on the idea.#T10#
Tektas tries to lock up and control but Poika gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB2#
Poika is working for a guillotine from mount but Tektas frees his head quite easily.
Poika wants to control the pace but Tektas is squirming around nicely.
Tektas really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Poika wants to control the pace but Tektas is squirming around nicely.
Tektas is trying desperately to improve position.#T11##SUB2#
Poika working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #SUB2#
Poika jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Tektas manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Poika trying to control the action but Tektas is working from the bottom.
Tektas is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Poika is keen to just control but Tektas is a slippery customer.#T12#
Poika is thwarting Tektas's attempts to control the position.
Still in half guard, Poika seems content to control.
Tektas is trying to get back to full guard.
Tektas gets full guard.
Poika trying to control the position from guard on top but Tektas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Poika tries to free his leg and advance position but Tektas is retaining full guard.
Poika is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Poika won't allow Tektas to sweep him here. #T13#
Tektas controls Poika momentarily but Poika frees himself.
Tektas lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tektas (9) vs (18) Poika
Well,Tektas is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Poika pulls Tektas in close to his closed guard and prevents Tektas from doing any damage or advancing position.
Poika looking for a sweep. Not yet Poika, not yet.
Poika keeping full guard, as Tektas tries to pass. #SUB#
Tektas drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Poika dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tektas (9) vs (20) Poika
Tektas is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T14##SUB#
Tektas looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tektas keeping moving, preventing Poika from controlling successfully.
Poika won't allow Tektas to sweep him here.
Poika slips nicely into half guard.
Tektas is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Poika wants to work for an arm triangle but Tektas is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Tektas is refusing to be controlled, as Poika sits in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Poika wins on points by 20 to 9.
A victorious Reima Poika thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Demetrius Tektas was interviewed post fight and said 'I am sorry . I did all my best. '. |
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Event:
CACC 205: Nielsen vs Silva Jr
Date: Jun 06, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Reima Poika! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 5 losses; Fujii Yusuke!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Yusuke gets a clinch. #TD2#
Yusuke gets control of Poika's arms and successfully pulls guard. Yusuke will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Poika trying to control the position from guard on top but Yusuke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Poika tries to free his leg and advance position but Yusuke is retaining full guard.
Poika controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Poika has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Yusuke to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Poika is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Yusuke pulls down on the head and he's put Poika to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Fujii Yusuke! |
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Event:
CACC 197: Cosades vs Dennis
Date: May 09, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Reima Poika! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Nate Palmer!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Russell Pearce and Eddie Farnsworth.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Palmer tries to clinch but Poika moves out of range.
Palmer tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Poika manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Palmer has closed the distance and engaged Poika in a clinch.
#TD2#
Palmer gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Poika regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Poika (0) vs (2) Palmer
Poika is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Poika tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Poika has control of Palmer's left arm, preventing Palmer from doing any damage.
Poika wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palmer wants to pass the guard but Poika is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Palmer 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.
Poika is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1##SUB#
Poika escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Palmer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Poika keeping moving, preventing Palmer from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Poika is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Poika had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Palmer defends it easily.
Palmer passes Poika's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T2#
Palmer prevents Poika from improving his position.
Poika is looking to control Palmer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Poika avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Poika is defending against the submission attempts here by Palmer.
Poika trying to control but Palmer postures up.
#T3#
We've been hearing good reports from Poika'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.
Poika holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Poika makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Poika.
We've been informed that Palmer has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#SUB#
Poika has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Palmer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Poika working a defensive guard here.
#T4##SUB#
Palmer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Poika looking to control.
Palmer won't allow Poika to sweep him here. #SUB#
Palmer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Palmer passes Poika's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Poika tries to roll over but Palmer keeps him under control.#T5#
Poika is trying to control but can't.
Poika is trying to control but Palmer passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Poika (0) vs (5) Palmer
Poika is trying to get back to half guard.
Palmer working away.#SUB2#
Poika wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Palmer has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Poika's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Poika is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Palmer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Nate Palmer!
Nate Palmer made sure to mention his sponsor, The Thrift Shop - Cheap Clothes and Laundry in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
CACC 188: Arias vs Cole
Date: Apr 11, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Reima Poika! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Demetrius Tektas!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and Frank Dennis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Tektas fails with the takedown.#TD#
Tektas gets caught napping as Poika dives in and scores a takedown. Tektas manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Poika (2) vs (0) Tektas
Tektas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Poika is one step ahead there.
Poika trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've been hearing good reports from Poika'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.
Tektas trying to keep a closed guard but Poika is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tektas can't keep his opponent in guard - Poika advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Poika is looking to take a break and control but Tektas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Poika is controlling the pace.
Poika wants to take a breather but Tektas is having none of it.
Tektas tries to roll over but Poika keeps him under control.
Poika is thwarting Tektas's attempts to control the position.
Poika is trying to control. Tektas wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tektas trying to control but Poika postures up.
#T2#
Tektas wants to improve his position but Poika is controlling well.
Poika wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tektas keeps working.
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.#SUB#
Poika trying to work for an americana but Tektas has managed to regain full guard.
Tektas 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.
Poika wants to pass the guard but Tektas is keeping the position.
Tektas trying to keep a closed guard but Poika is proving a slippery customer.
Poika slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Poika (5) vs (0) Tektas#T3#
Tektas tries to buck Poika off but Poika is having none of it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Tektas wants to control but Poika postures up.#SUB#
Poika goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Tektas has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Poika but great work by Tektas. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Poika (5) vs (4) Tektas#SUB2#
Tektas tries for a kimura but Poika is defending well. #SUB2#
Tektas looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Poika is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Tektas's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Poika is defending against the submission attempts here by Tektas.
#T4#
Poika tries to roll over but Tektas keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Tektas is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Poika sees it coming and defends easily.
Poika wants to control but Tektas is keeping busy.
Poika is trying to get back to full guard.
Poika is working hard here to advance position.
Poika makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Poika.
Tektas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T5##SUB2#
Tektas 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.
Poika trying to keep a closed guard but Tektas is proving a slippery customer.
Poika keeping full guard, as Tektas tries to pass.
Poika manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tektas manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Poika (7) vs (4) Tektas
Poika stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tektas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tektas is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Poika passes Tektas's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T6#
Tektas trying to control but Poika postures up.
Tektas is looking to improve his position.
Tektas slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Poika slips nicely into half guard.
Tektas gets back to full guard.
#T7#
Poika tries to free his leg and advance position but Tektas is retaining full guard.
Poika won't allow Tektas to sweep him here.
Poika advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Poika (10) vs (4) Tektas
Tektas is looking for a sweep.
Tektas can't do much from the bottom here.
Tektas tries to bench press Poika off him but Poika keeps the position. #T8##SUB#
Poika goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Tektas rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Poika's guard! Nice work there by Tektas! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Poika (10) vs (6) Tektas#SUB2#
Tektas is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Poika is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Poika has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Poika (12) vs (6) Tektas
Poika trying to control but Tektas is working from the bottom.
Poika stands and throws Tektas's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Poika (15) vs (6) Tektas
Tektas is not content to let Poika control the position.
Tektas is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Poika off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Poika (15) vs (10) Tektas#T9#
Poika is really stuck here.
Poika trying to control the hands but Tektas breaks the grip.
Poika is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Tektas is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB2#
Tektas tightening his grip on Poika, looking for the choke.
Poika wants to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Poika defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB2#
Tektas is looking for the choke from the back position but Poika is controlling his hands well. #T10##SUB2#
Tektas looking for the choke but no joy.
Poika is in bad spot here.
#SUB2#
Tektas is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Poika is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Tektas looking for the choke from the back. #T11##SUB2#
Poika showing good submission defense here.
#SUB2#
Poika showing good submission defense here.
#SUB2#
Tektas goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Poika escapes and is now in half guard on top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Poika (17) vs (10) Tektas
Tektas manages to get to full guard.
Tektas is trying to hold Poika in close to prevent damage but Poika has managed to pass into half guard.
#T12#
Tektas trying to control but Poika postures up.
Poika has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Poika (20) vs (10) Tektas#SUB#
Poika goes for an armbar but Tektas turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Tektas. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Poika (20) vs (12) Tektas#SUB2#
Tektas 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. #SUB2#
Tektas drops back looking for a leg! Poika is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Poika manages to kick Tektas off! Tektas jumps back into Poika's guard. #T13##SUB#
Poika working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tektas doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tektas manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Poika looking to control.
Poika wants to hit a sweep here but Tektas passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Poika there! Score +3 for passing guard: Poika (20) vs (15) Tektas#SUB2#
Tektas working for a submission but Poika is keeping him at bay. #SUB2#
Tektas wants to finish this one by submission but Poika is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Tektas.
Poika is looking to improve his position but Tektas isn't that keen on the idea.#T14##SUB2#
Tektas is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Poika has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Poika keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Tektas jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Poika is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Poika and Tektas has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Tektas working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Poika takes the fight on points by 20 to 15.
An out of breath Reima Poika thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Demetrius Tektas had this to say: 'I am sorry . I did all my best. '. |
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Event:
SMASH: Alela vs Pawlik
Date: Mar 06, 2021 |
#R1#
Bandini connects with a crisp jab.
Mac Bandini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Poika lands a nice hook to Bandini's body. Bandini takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Poika has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Poika plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Poika takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Poika throws a body shot but no joy.
Bandini throws a hook but Poika avoids it easily.
Bandini lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bandini misses with a body shot.
Bandini misses the jab.
A slow jab from Bandini misses its intended target.
Poika looks to score with a jab to the body but Bandini is just out of range.
Bandini jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bandini loads up on a big right hand but Poika slips the punch.
Poika throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
An attempted straight right counter from Bandini misses the target.
Bandini throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Poika.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Poika. Bandini does a little dance to reset his feet.
Poika is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bandini scores with a nice strike.
Bandini throws the kick towards the body but Poika avoids it.
Bandini missing with a left hand there. Poika was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Poika misses with a body kick.
Bandini misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T1#
Bandini moves out of range of the body kick.
Bandini throws out a powerful jab.
Bandini tries to land a front kick but Poika steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bandini misses with a leg kick.
Bandini is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Bandini uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Poika.
Bandini throws the left hand but Poika avoids the punch easily.
Poika is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bandini rather than just go for the knockout.
A head kick misses from Poika. #TD#
Bandini scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SU#
Bandini has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Bandini throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Poika counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Poika looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We've been hearing good reports from Bandini'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.
Bandini is trying to get back to full guard.
Bandini wants to get back to his feet.#T2#
Poika not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bandini avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Poika.
Poika is taking a breather. Bandini says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Poika with the ground and pound but Bandini uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Bandini keeping full guard, as Poika tries to pass.
Bandini keeping moving, preventing Poika from controlling successfully.
Poika prevents Bandini from getting back to his feet.
Poika pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bandini is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bandini keeping moving, preventing Poika from controlling successfully.
Poika has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
Poika looking to pass the guard.
Bandini is looking to stand up but Poika isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Poika passes into half guard.
Poika thows a huge punch but Bandini dodges it nicely.
#SUB2#
Poika is looking for a kimura but Bandini is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Poika to get the leverage. #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.
Bandini is trying to control but can't.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bandini lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Poika throws a half hearted mid kick.
Poika moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bandini jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Poika replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Bandini blocks it well.
Bandini rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD2#
and Poika counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Poika is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bandini has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bandini is trying to stand back up but Poika is controlling him
Poika wants to free his trapped foot but Bandini is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bandini is refusing to be controlled, as Poika sits in half guard.
Poika not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mac Bandini will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Poika on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bandini fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Poika looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Poika misses with a body kick.
Bandini moves out of range of the body kick from Poika.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Poika.
Bandini feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Poika bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bandini throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bandini throws a jab when Poika was well out of range.
Poika scores with a jab to the body.
Poika takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A bone on bone clash there as Poika blocks the leg kick.
Bandini scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Jab, jab by Bandini - just one landing.
Bandini swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
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!
Bandini loads up on a big right hand but Poika slips the punch.
Poika throws a body kick that misses.
Poika takes a swing at Bandini's ribcage but misses.
Bandini seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Poika.
Poika throws a body punch but Bandini moves out of range. #T1#
Bandini blocks a head kick by Poika.
Bandini connects with a single shot there.
Bandini misses with a straight right.
Poika misses with a two punch combination.
Bandini is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Poika can do to turn this around?
Bandini throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Poika connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Poika throws a wild body kick that Bandini sees coming a mile off.
Poika throws a hook but Bandini blocks it.
Poika throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bandini throws the left hand but Poika avoids the punch easily.
Bandini lands with an uppercut that bounces Poika off the cage and back into range.
Poika throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bandini.
Mac Bandini is winning the standup battle so far.
Poika throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Crunch! Poika slams his shin into Bandini's torso.
Bandini throws a body shot but no joy.
Poika misses with a body shot.
Poika throws the kick towards the body but Bandini avoids it.
Bandini is looking to counter punch.
That kick from Poika tenderised Bandini's leg. Bandini is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bandini misses with a series of wild punches.
#T2#
Poika throws a sloppy head kick and Bandini moves out of range easily.
Poika scores with a shot to the body.
Poika misses with a head kick.
Poika avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bandini throws a right hand that misses
#TD2#
and Poika counters with a nice double leg into guard. #ES#
Bandini pushes Poika off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Poika pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bandini throws a lazy right hand but Poika sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bandini misses with a hook. Poika ducked under it nicely.
Poika throws a sloppy head kick and Bandini moves out of range easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Bandini misses the target.
Bandini throws a shot from downtown. Poika moves away and avoids it.
Bandini scores with a jab.
A punch combination from Bandini misses.
Poika is looking to land body kicks.
Poika misses with a body kick.
Bandini misses with a looping right.
Poika lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bandini at a distance.
A solid body kick from Poika. #T3#
Bandini throws a head kick that misses.
Poika throws a body kick that misses.
Bandini looks to throw the jab but Poika is out of range.
Bandini with a jab.
Poika moves away from the strike by Bandini.
Poika feints the counter takedown.
Poika uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bandini.
Poika displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bandini throws out the jab.
Poika feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bandinis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bandini throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD2#
and Poika counters with a shoot takedown. Bandini fights it but they end up in guard.
Poika stays in close to Bandini's body and controls the position.
Poika throws a big elbow that misses.
Poika postures up.
Poika trying to control the position from guard on top but Bandini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Poika tries to free his leg and advance position but Bandini is retaining full guard.
Bandini tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Poika sitting in guard here, content to control.
Poika working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Poika is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Poika trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Reima Poika will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Bandini looks to land a combination but Poika avoids it well.
Bandini lands a nice shot that snaps Poika's head back.
Poika uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bandini.
Poika bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big right from Bandini misses.
Poika is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bandini tests Poika's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice straight punches there by Poika. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Poika.
Poika just misses with a punch to the body.
Bandini throws a jab but it's blocked by Poika.
Bandini throws a leg kick but Poika sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Poika follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Poika slips a jab from Bandini.
Poika looks to land a body kick but Bandini moved away.
As Poika looks to move away, Bandini throws a big counter combo but Poika just gets out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poika throws a head kick but Bandini moves out of range.
Poika tries to land a front kick but Bandini steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Poika keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A big right from Poika misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Poika.
Poika pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T1#
Bandini chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Poika throws a head kick but Bandini moves out of range.
Bandini lands with a cross.
Poika throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bandini throws a right and a left that Poika avoids nicely.
Poika replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Bandini blocks it well.
Good leg kick by Poika.
Bandini throws a low kick but it's checked well by Poika.
Bandini moves out of range of the leg kick from Poika.
Poika lands with a kick to the ribs.
Bandini swings for the body but Poika moves out of range.
Poika tries to land a front kick but Bandini steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Poika throws a push kick but Bandini slaps the foot to one side.
Bandini looks to land a right hand but Poika moved out of range.
Poika drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bandini defends it well.
Poika tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Poika.
Poika ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Poika replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Bandini blocks it well.
Bandini moves out of range as Poika throws a body kick.
The fighters circling - Bandini throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
Bandini lands with a nice combination. Poika backs away looking to recover.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bandini throws a series of punches but Poika moves out of range.
Poika keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Poika feints the counter takedown.
Poika slips under a jab.
Poika doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bandini gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Poika takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Poika changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Poika. Bandini does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bandini scores with the left hand. Poika knows he should have avoided that one.
Poika tries a head kick but it misses.
Bandini stuffs the takedown.
Poika takes a swing at Bandini's ribcage but misses.
Poika throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Bandini misses the target.
Bandini throws an overhand right that lands on Poika's shoulder, as Poika tries to avoid the shot.
Poika is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bandini tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Poika manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A nice side step and Poika releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Poika.
Poika throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bandini with a nice calf kick.#T3#
Bandini moves out of range of the strikes.
Poika moves out of range of the strikes.
Poika looks to score with a jab to the body but Bandini is just out of range.
Bandini throws a lazy right hand but Poika sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Poika throws the kick towards the body but Bandini avoids it.
Bandini swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big left from Bandini misses.
Bandini misses with a series of wild punches.
Poika works Bandini's body with a nice hook.
Bandini lands with a straight right. Poika didn't see that one coming.
Poika goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Poika fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bandini manages to avoid it.
Bandini misses with a wild combination.
Bandini throws a looping overhand right but Poika ducks down to avoid it.
Bandini scores with a jab. Poika acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Bandini. Poika does a little dance to reset his feet.
Poika misses with a head kick.
Poika misses with a low kick.
Bandini misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Poika changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bandini scores with the left hand. Poika knows he should have avoided that one.
Poika comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bandini throws an off balance right hand
and Poika counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bandini throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bandini scores with a jab. Poika acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Poika.
Bandini ducks under a wild hook from Poika.
Bandini scores with a nice head shot.
Bandini looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Poika connects with a high kick.
Poika throws a head kick but Bandini moves out of range.
Bandini missing with a left hand there. Poika was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bandini misses with a hook.
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 Mac Bandini.
I think Bandini 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mac Bandini!
Mac Bandini 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:
SMASH: Molloway Tripp
Date: Feb 13, 2021 |
#R1#
Poika misses with a body kick.
Top just misses with a punch to the body.
Top lets loose with a powerful body kick. Poika will feel that in the morning.
Poika looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Poika shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Top kicks off Poika and gets to his feet. #KD#
A big head kick from Poika and Top is sent sprawling to the canvas!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Top wants to sweep here but Poika controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Poika got a little sloppy there for a moment and Top has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Poika has managed to get both his arms back between Top's legs - danger averted.
Poika wants to control from the top but Top keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Poika stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Top swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Top has his foot on Poika's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Poika works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Top looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Top controls Poika momentarily but Poika frees himself.
Poika postures up and lands a big shot to Top's brow.
Poika passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Top is trying to get back to half guard.#T2#
Top is not content to let Poika control the position.
Top struggling a bit here.
Top stops Poika from passing to mount.
Top struggling a bit here.
Top is trying to buck Poika off.#T3#
Poika wants to control but Top is keeping him busy.
Poika working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Poika wants to lay and pray for a moment but Top keeps working.
Top is trying to improve his position.
Top keeps trying to improve his position.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Top wants to control but Poika postures up.#SUB#
Poika thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Top manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Top actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Top looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Poika tries to pass the half guard into mount. Top knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Top tries to roll over but Poika keeps him under control.
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. Poika connects with a nice short shot to Top's temple.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Reima Poika dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Poika lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Poika thuds a left hand into Top's body.
Top motions for Poika to come forward. Top throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Top keeps Poika at a distance using the push kick.
Poika gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Poika checks the leg kick nicely there.
Good leg kick by Top.
Top throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Poika sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Top moves out of range of the body kick from Poika.
Poika is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Top can do to turn this around?
Top swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Poika takes a jab right on the kisser.
Poika misses with a looping left.
Top misses with a head kick.
Thip Top seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Poika dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Top lands a glancing blow to the side of Poika's head.
Top takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Top throws a leg kick that misses. #T1#
Poika throws a body kick that misses.
Top slips a jab and a cross from Poika.
Top misses with a kick to the body.
Poika misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Top.
Top throws out a leg kick but Poika moves out of range and Top only half commits.
Top dips to his left and cracks Poika with an uppercut!
Top is looking to slow Poika down with leg kicks.
Poika avoids the head kick by Top.
Poika takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Poika fails with the takedown.
Top let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Top lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Top misses with a head kick.
Top pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thip Top seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Top lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T2#
Poika throws a body kick that misses.
Poika explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Thip Top is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Poika is looking to land body kicks.
Poika on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Top listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Poika moves out of range of the body kick from Top.
Poika lands a jab to Top's midsection.
Top avoids the body shot from Poika.
It seemed like Top was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Top's coach down at Finish the Fight was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Top's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Top has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Top lands with a cross.
Top misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Poika.
Poika connects with a nice looking jab.
Poika is looking to wear down Top with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Top throws a low kick, looking for Poika's leg but Poika calmly moves out of range.
Poika walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Top lands a nice hook to Poika's body. Poika takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Top pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Poika throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T3#
Top looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Poika feints and then cracks Top's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Top down.
Poika misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Top tries a head kick but it misses.
Poika moves out of range of the body kick.
Top throws a nice head kick!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Top.
Poika moves out of range as Top throws a body kick.
Top throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Poika drops down looking for a counter takedown but Top sprawls and moves away.
Poika throws a sloppy head kick and Top moves out of range easily.
Top does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Poika is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Poika on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Top. No joy for Poika on that attempt.
Poika stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Top.
Top throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Poika. #T4#
Poika has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Top.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Top throws a push kick but Poika slaps the foot to one side.
Poika looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Top lands with a right hand.
Poika takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Poika throws a head kick that misses.
Top looks for the body kick but Poika saw that one coming.
Top misses with a body kick.
Top blocks a jab.
Nice body kick from Top.
Poika throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Top digs a good hook to Poika's body.
Top throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A chopping leg kick lands by Top.
Top lands a nice shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Thip Top showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Top misses the shot to the body.
Top tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Top misses the jab.
Poika swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Top.
Poika scores with a kick to the midsection.
Poika misses with a body kick.
Top throws a body punch but Poika moves out of range.
Top throws a leg kick #TD#
so Poika counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Poika landing some decent shots from guard.
Poika is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poika pushes down on Top's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Poika working over Top with some ground and pound. Top looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T1##SUB2#
Top actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Poika is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Top doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Poika.
Top wants to control but Poika is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Poika is looking for a kimura but Top is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Poika to get the leverage.
The fighters are battling for position here. Top manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Poika preventing the sweep.
Top keeping moving, preventing Poika from controlling successfully.
Poika passes Top's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Top is staying active underneath Poika, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Top wants to control but Poika is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Poika trying to control the pace.
Poika seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Top does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3##SUB2#
Top looking for submissions off his back.
Top is not content to let Poika control the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Poika looks for the body kick but Top saw that one coming.
Poika takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Poika blocks a head kick by Top.
Top throws a half hearted mid kick.
Top looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Poika throws a leg kick that misses.
Top throws out a counter right but Poika avoids it with no problem.
Top throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Top scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Top finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Top tries a head kick but it misses.
#T4#
Top misses with a low kick.
Top steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Poika. That one must have hurt.
Top takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Top misses with a straight right.
Top fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Poika.
Poika fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Top avoids it really well and circles away.
Poika throws a head kick that misses.
Top works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Poika tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Poika is looking to land body kicks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Top scores with a nice body kick.
Top misses with a body shot.
Poika throws a right hand that misses
and Top counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Top misses with a kick to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Thip Top.
I think Top has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thip Top!
A relieved looking Thip Top thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
GDL 78:MacArthur VS Petrov 2
Date: Feb 06, 2021 |
#R1#
Theorist misses with a hook. Poika ducked under it nicely.
Theorist misses with a hook to the body
and Poika counters with a big head kick but Theorist shrugs it off.
Poika throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Poika walks into a stiff left hand from Theorist.#CL#
Theorist gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Poika lands with a light punch inside.
Poika tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Theorist's elbow.
Theorist lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Poika lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Theorist backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Poika.
Poika lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Theorist.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Poika blocks an uppercut.
Poika goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Theorist misses with a punch to the body.
Theorist swings wildly with an uppercut but Poika uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Poika breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Theorist is looking to clinch but Poika is avoiding it.
Poika gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Theorist counters with a straight right hand.
Theorist looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Theorist lands with a straight right. Poika didn't see that one coming.
Theorist throws a shot from downtown. Poika moves away and avoids it.
Poika gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Poika fakes the leg kick and cracks Theorist in the body.
A left lands for Theorist.
Theorist throws a looping overhand right but Poika ducks down to avoid it.
Poika ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Theorist moves away.
Theorist misses with a body shot.
Theorist throws an overhand right that lands on Poika's shoulder, as Poika tries to avoid the shot.
Poika let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Poika punishes Theorist's body with a nice straight punch.
Theorist connects with a looping right hand.
Theorist jabs Poika right on the nose. Poika blinks but takes it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Theorist works the jab nicely.#T2#
Theorist swings widly with a right hand
and Poika counters with a straight right hand.
Poika has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Theorist missing with a left hand there. Poika was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Theorist thows a left - swing and a miss!
Theorist misses the jab.
Poika raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Poika circles away from the clinch attempt.
Theorist slips a straight right by Poika.
Theorist misses with a wild body shot.
Poika swats away the attempt to clinch by Theorist.
Poika steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Theorist waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Poika.
Theorist throws a hook but Poika avoids it easily.#CL#
Theorist rushes Poika and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Poika lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Theorist.#T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Poika.
Good body shot from Poika.
Theorist working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Theorist tries to throw a body punch but Poika avoids it by throwing Theorist back against the cage.
A short left from Poika.
Nice body punch from Theorist - that landed with a thud.
Theorist tries to throw a body punch but Poika avoids it by throwing Theorist back against the cage.
Theorist blocking some punches.
Theorist tries a body shot but Poika blocks it.
Poika blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Poika misses with a short punch on the inside.
Theorist tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Theorist tries to work over Poika's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Poika prevents a body shot from Theorist.
Theorist is leaning against Poika and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Theorist can't find room to land a body shot as Poika controls the action.
Poika slowing the pace effectively.
Theorist gets through Poika's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Poika pushes Theorist back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Theorist swings wildly with an uppercut but Poika uses good head movement to avoid it.
Poika misses with a punch to the body.
#T4#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Poika working aggressively here.
Theorist misses with a punch to the body.
Theorist doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Poika misses with a body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Theorist works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right hook to the body lands for Theorist.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Theorist creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Theorist working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Theorist misses with a body punch.
Poika has a couple of punches blocked by Theorist.
Poika lands with a left to the head.
Theorist being controlled against the cage.#BC2#
Poika breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Theorist lands with a nice body punch.
Theorist slips a jab from Poika.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Conspiracy Theorist dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Theorist cracks Poika with a good jab.#CL#
Theorist has taken the fight to the clinch.
Theorist goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Poika misses with a short punch on the inside.
Theorist misses with a hook to the ribs.
Poika blocks a body shot from Theorist.
Theorist lands a hook that snaps the head of Poika backwards.
Poika lands a shot to the body.#BC2#
Poika breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed right hand from Poika misses the target.
Poika throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Theorist to counter with a crisp jab.
Theorist misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Theorist tries to clinch up but Poika circles away and keeps his distance.
Theorist misses the shot to the body.
Theorist throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Theorist takes a swing at Poika's ribcage but misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Poika! But no joy.#T1#
Theorist is looking to clinch.
Theorist is looking to clinch.
Theorist moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CUT2#It looks like Conspiracy Theorist has been cut.
Theorist throws an off balance right hand
and Poika counters with a solid body kick. #CL#
Poika gets tackled into the cage by Theorist. Theorist maintains the clinch.
Poika misses with a short punch on the inside.
Theorist has a couple of punches blocked by Poika.
Poika throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Theorists head.
Poika misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good body shot from Poika.
Poika lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Poika takes a shot to the head.
Theorist lands a nice shot to the body.
Poika blocking some punches.
A hook to the body from Poika.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Poika scores with a shoulder strike.
Conspiracy Theorist has scored more points in the clinch so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Theorist misses with the head strike.
#T2#
Poika lands with a right to the head.
Poika lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Theorist.
Poika struggles to land a body shot inside as Theorist controls his hands.
Theorist misses with a punch on the inside.
Poika tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Theorist's elbow.
Poika fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Theorist blocks a body shot from Poika.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Poika.
Poika misses with a hook to the ribs.
Theorist lands a left hand that snaps the head of Poika backwards.
Theorist misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Poika blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Poika has a couple of punches blocked by Theorist.
Poika misses with a punch to the body.
Theorist lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Theorist can't find room to land a body shot as Poika controls the action.
Theorist tries to work over Poika's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Poika.
Poika struggles to land a body shot inside as Theorist controls his hands.
#T3#
Poika tries to throw a body punch but Theorist avoids it by throwing Poika back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Theorist.
Poika blocks an uppercut.
Theorist misses with some punches.
Poika misses with a hook to the ribs.
Theorist misses with some punches.
Poika blocking some punches.
Theorist tries to throw a body punch but Poika avoids it by throwing Theorist back against the cage. #BC2#
Poika escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Conspiracy Theorist is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice defenses there by Poika.
Poika steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#CL#
Theorist clinches with his opponent.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Theorist creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Poika presses Theorist against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Poika lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Poika tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Theorist's elbow.
Poika blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Theorist.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Theorist lands a nice uppercut.#T4#
Poika gets through Theorist's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Theorist lands with a right to the head.
Theorist lands with a light punch inside.
Theorist scores with a hook to the body.
Poika misses with a punch to the body.
Theorist misses with a short punch on the inside.
Poika blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Theorist throws a head punch that misses.
Poika misses with some punches.
Poika is looking to control Theorist's arms but Theorist gets an underhook and turns him. Now Poika has his back to the cage.
Theorist tries a body shot but Poika blocks it.
Theorist working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Poika blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Poika.
Theorist tries to throw a body punch but Poika avoids it by throwing Theorist back against the cage.
Theorist blocks a body shot from Poika.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Poika creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Poika prevents a body shot from Theorist.
Theorist tries a body shot but Poika blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Conspiracy Theorist will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Conspiracy Theorist's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Theorist connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Poika slips under a jab.
Theorist with a jab.
Poika dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Theorist throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Theorist looks to land a left hand but Poika moved out of range nicely.
The crowd cheers as Poika lands an impressive looking overhand right. Theorist doesn't seem phased though.
Poika jabs at Theorist's body.
Nice cross by Theorist.
Poika pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
An attempted straight right counter from Theorist misses the target.
Poika is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Theorist.
Theorist connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Both fighters circling a little - Poika finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #T1#
Theorist throws a poor cross that misses
and Poika counters with a low kick, right behind Theorist 's knee.
Theorist keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Theorist moves out of range of the strikes.
Poika takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Theorist throws a body punch but Poika moves out of range.
Poika throws a wild body kick that Theorist sees coming a mile off.
Poika tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Poika looks to throw the jab but Theorist is out of range.
Poika drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Theorist connects with a right hand. Poika shakes it off.#CL#
Theorist drives through and clinches with Poika against the cage.
Poika throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Theorist lands a nice shot to the body.
A short body shot lands from Theorist as the two fighters clinch.
Theorist misses with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Poika scores with a nice short uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Poika lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Theorist.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Poika.
Poika is looking to control Theorist's arms but Theorist gets an underhook and turns him. Now Poika has his back to the cage.
Theorist lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Theorist misses with a body punch.
Theorist takes a shot to the head.
Poika controlling the action here for a moment.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Poika.
Poika misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Poika creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Theorist misses with the head strike.
Poika blocks a body shot from Theorist.
Poika is leaning against Theorist and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T3#
Theorist tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Theorist lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Poika misses with a body punch.
Poika swings wildly with an uppercut but Theorist uses good head movement to avoid it.
Poika swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Poika trying to control the position but instead, Theorist has worked for underhooks and has pushed Poika into the cage.
Poika lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Theorist or not.
Theorist lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Theorist.
Theorist tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Poika's elbow.
Poika throws a head punch that misses.
Theorist lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Theorist throws a head punch that misses.
Poika is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Theorist digs a right hand underneath Poika's ribcage. Poika let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T4#
Theorist misses with some punches.
Theorist lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Reima Poika has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Poika pushes Theorist back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Poika is working Theorist over against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Theorist misses with the head strike.
Poika taking a breather.
Poika blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Theorist lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Theorist tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Poika's elbow.
Theorist misses with a punch to the body.
Poika presses Theorist against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nice body punch from Poika.
Poika scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Poika tries to work over Theorist's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Poika lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Theorist throws a punch but it's blocked by Poika.
Poika fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Poika is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Theorist is keeping busy.
Theorist makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
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 Conspiracy Theorist.
Well Theorist 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Conspiracy Theorist!
Conspiracy Theorist thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
GDL 74: MacArthur II VS Petrov
Date: Jan 09, 2021 |
#R1#
Poika thuds his shin into the meat of Kentas's side.
Poika doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Poika scores with a push kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kentas.
Kentas has his takedown stuffed
and Poika counters with a head kick. That will keep Kentas thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Poika leaves Kentas with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rimtas Kentas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab from Kentas misses.
And Poika responds with a good body kick, but Kentas manages to step out the way in time.
Kentas changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Poika tries to avoid it but Kentas manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Poika to the ground. Poika escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the body from Kentas misses
and Kentas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kentas throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Poika's waist but Poika gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kentas off to one side.
A nice side step and Poika releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kentas fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Poika displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kentas throws out the jab. #T1#
Kentas fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kentas avoids the body shot from Poika.
Both fighters circling a little - Poika finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kentas is breathing heavily.
Kentas looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kentas throws a right hand that misses
and Poika counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Rimtas Kentas has been cut.
Poika scores with a sloppy right hand. Kentas should have avoided that one. #ROC2#Kentas is rocked!#TD#
Kentas changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Poika looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Oh Kentas is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Poika keeping his opponent close.
Kentas seems to have got his legs back now.
Poika is looking to reverse the position.
Kentas working away.
Poika sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Poika controlling the position for now.#T2##SUB#
Kentas is looking for a kimura but Poika is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kentas to get the leverage. #SUB#
Kentas is working for a kimura here but Poika manages to reverse the position and he's now in Kentas's guard.
Poika controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Kentas is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Poika scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kentas wants to sweep here but Poika controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Kentas is looking for a triangle but Poika pushes his legs off easily.
Poika controls from within his opponent's guard. #T3#
Kentas trying to control the position.
Poika trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kentas is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Poika trying to control but Kentas is working from the bottom.
Poika postures up and lands a big shot to Kentas's brow.
Poika sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kentas is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kentas with a lazy takedown attempt
and Poika counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kentas takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Poika throws a head kick but Kentas moves out of range.
#TD#
Kentas gets a double leg takedown into Poika's guard.
Kentas won't allow Poika to sweep him here.
Kentas trying to control the position from guard on top but Poika is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Poika has his foot on Kentas's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kentas works his way back into a safe position though.
Kentas trying to control but Poika is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Reima Poika dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rimtas Kentas's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Poika takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#TD#
Kentas drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kentas trying to control but Poika is working from the bottom.
Poika wants to sweep here but Kentas controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Kentas drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Poika manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kentas has Poika in his guard.#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poika pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kentas is keeping the position for now.
Poika has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Poika trying to control but Kentas is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Kentas is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Poika is aware though and is defending well.
Poika is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Kentas escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Poika gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Poika is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kentas manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Poika manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Poika trying to control the position.
Kentas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Poika swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Poika bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kentas's guard. #REVB#
Kentas trying to keep a closed guard but Poika is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Kentas looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Poika passes into half guard.
#T3#
Poika is taking a breather. Kentas says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Poika takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB#
Kentas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Poika pulls his head out easily.
Still in half guard, Poika seems content to control.
Poika wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kentas keeps working.
Poika drops an elbow to the side of Kentas's head.
Kentas is positioning himself well to prevent Poika advancing to mount. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Poika trying to control from half guard but Kentas is working away.
Poika is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Poika lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kentas trying to control but Poika postures up.
Kentas is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Poika is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kentas is looking to improve his position.
Kentas is refusing to be controlled, as Poika sits in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Reima Poika will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Rimtas Kentas's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##TD#
Kentas shoots in and bounces Poika off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Poika has control of Kentas's left arm, preventing Kentas from doing any damage.
Poika is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Kentas has gone for a leg lock! Poika slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kentas's guard.#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poika controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Kentas is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Poika is aware though and is defending well.
Poika content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rimtas Kentas overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1##SUB#
Kentas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Poika doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Poika manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Poika passes Kentas's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kentas wants to get back to full guard.
Kentas is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Poika's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Poika's back!#SUB#
Poika defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Poika's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Poika slips nicely into half guard.#T2#
Kentas wants to sweep but Poika has passed to side control!
Kentas can't do much from the bottom here.
Poika controlling the position from side mount.
Poika working the ground and pound.
Poika lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Kentas down.
Poika wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kentas keeps working.
Kentas tries to improve position but can't. #T3#
Kentas is working hard here to advance position.
Poika trying to control the position but Kentas is working away.
Kentas manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Kentas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Poika pulls his head out easily.
Poika is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Kentas looking for submissions off his back.
Reima Poika is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Poika slows the pace down in half guard.
Rimtas Kentas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Poika is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Poika controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kentas is working to get back to half guard.
Kentas looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
And that's the end of the fight!
Reima Poika comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Poika has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reima Poika!
An out of breath Reima Poika thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
GDL 71:Poika VS Wright
Date: Dec 19, 2020 |
#R1#
Poika misses with a wild body shot.
Poika looks to throw a body kick
and Wright counters with a straight right hand.
Poika misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Wright counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Poika closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Poika misses with a head kick.
Wright looks to score with a jab to the body but Poika is just out of range.
Poika throws a lazy right hand but Wright sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wright is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Poika with a body shot.
Wright checks a leg kick nicely.
Wright throws out a counter right but Poika avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poika tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wright was well out of range. Poor timing from Poika.
Poika with a lazy takedown attempt
and Wright counters with a left and a right that stings Poika.
Poika has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Zenarals' House in the buildup to the fight.
Poika misses with a jab to the body
and Wright counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Wright has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wright takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T1#
Poika cracks Wright with an open hand slap.
Wright lands with a kick to the temple. Poika shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CL#
Poika moves into the clinch.
Wright stops a takedown attempt from Poika.
Wright misses with some punches.
Poika misses with the head strike.
Wright gets through Poika's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Poika is leaning against Wright and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wright lands a body punch.
Poika blocks an uppercut.
Poika goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Poika misses with the head strike.
Poika working aggressively here.
Poika is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reima Poika. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wright misses with a punch on the inside.
Wright scores with a shoulder strike.
Wright blocks a body shot from Poika. #T2#
Wright misses with a punch to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wright blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wright blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Poika throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wright s head.
Poika stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC#
Poika manages to break the clinch.
A low kick from Poika is predictable there
and Wright counters with a stiff right hand.
Poika throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Wright looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Poika misses with an uppercut. Wright saw that one coming.
A little jabbing left from Wright on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wright scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Poika doesn't seem bothered though.
Poika shoots for a double leg takedown but Wright sprawls well. He's pushed Poika's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Some wild striking there from Poika.
It seemed like Wright was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Poika lands a body shot.
#T3#
Poika pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Poika scores with a jab.
Poika tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wright swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Poika lands a jab to Wright 's midsection.
Wright bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Despite the aggression on Wright 's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#TD#
Poika drives through with a takedown into Wright 's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Wright keeping full guard, as Poika tries to pass.
Poika looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Poika throws a strike but Wright rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T4#
Wright content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Poika has his foot on Wright 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wright works his way back into a safe position though.
Poika manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wright manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Wright really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Poika. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Poika is working Wright over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Poika wants to control from the top but Wright keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Poika trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Wright manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Reima Poika will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Wright throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Poika on the side of the head.
Poika misses with a kick to the body
letting Wright counter with a right hand.
Wright steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Poika. That one must have hurt.
Poika changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wright tries to avoid it but Poika manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wright to the ground. Wright escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A head kick misses from Poika.
Poika throws a hook but Wright avoids it easily.
Poika moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright moves out of range of the body kick from Poika.
Poika fails to land the takedown.
Wright looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Wright throws the left hand but Poika avoids the punch easily.
Wright ducks under a wild hook from Poika.
Poika tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wright stuffs the takedown attempt from Poika. Poika gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reima Poika. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wright defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Poika.
Wright swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wright on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Poika scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Poika misses with a body kick.
Poika moves in looking to clinch but Wright pushes him off.
Wright looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2#
Wright misses with a head kick.
Wright throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Wright blocks the body kick.
Wright moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Wright swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Poika takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Poika blocks a jab.
Wright takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wright avoids a kick to the body.
Reima Poika seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Poika defending well as Wright loads up on a big left hand.
Poika throws a wild body kick that Wright sees coming a mile off.#T3#
Wright misses with a head kick.
It looked like Poika was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Poika lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wright throws a head kick but Poika moves out of range.
#TD#
Poika shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Wright manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Poika not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Poika trying to control the position from guard on top but Wright is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Poika throwing strikes but missing.
Poika working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T4#
Poika passes Wright 's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Poika wants to take a breather but Wright is having none of it.
Poika throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Poika has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Poika landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Poika not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Poika tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wright knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Poika in particular looking to stall.
Wright has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Poika is working away from the top position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Reima Poika will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Poika scores with a jab. Wright acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A head kick misses from Wright .
Poika tries for a takedown but Wright circles away easily
and Wright counters with a one-two to the body.
Poika throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Poika displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wright throws out the jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Poika.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poika shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wright as he avoids it easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Poika or perhaps it was just good defense by Wright , which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reima Poika. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Wright avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Poika throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Wright .
Poika throws a predictable looking body shot
and Wright counters with a right hand to the body.
Wright slips under a jab from Poika.
Wright moves out of range of the body kick from Poika.
Poika is looking to wear down Wright with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Poika misses with a body punch
and Wright counters with a head kick. That will keep Poika thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Poika throws the kick towards the body but Wright avoids it.
Cleon Wright seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Poika looks to land a body kick but Wright moved away.
Wright is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Poika scores with a kick to the body.
Poika takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#ROC2#Poika is rocked!#T2#
Wright thuds his right hand into Poika's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Oh Poika is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Poika tries to clinch up but Wright circles away and keeps his distance.
Cleon Wright is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Poika misses with a body punch
and Wright counters with a huge left! Poika is in big trouble! He's backing up but Wright isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Poika from any more damage. A dominating finish by Wright !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cleon Wright !
Cleon Wright is the new featherweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Cleon Wright gave a big smile as he said 'Hats off to mikie best manager in the game This can crusher is a bum im retiring in abit '. |
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Event:
GDL 67: Galvarino VS Poika
Date: Nov 21, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Galvarino misses with a body shot.
Galvarino throws a series of punches but Poika avoids them all with ease. #TD2#
Poika looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Galvarino on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Galvarino tries to get out of the position.
Galvarino on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Galvarino knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Poika on the ground.#SUB2#
Poika maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Galvarino could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Poika has cracked it and Galvarino is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Poika!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Reima Poika!
Reima Poika is the new featherweight champion!
Our winner, Reima Poika, 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.
The defeated Rollo Galvarino had this to say: 'Hell man, what can I tell you. I thought I have it, that it's my day. Well I fucked up that's all I can say. Big respect to my opponent, I'll beat you other day bro. I won't give up and you'll see more from me'. |
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Event:
GDL 59: Title Night
Date: Sep 26, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parker throws a poor cross that misses
and Poika counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Parker misses with a wild body shot.
Poika was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Parker dives in for a single leg takedown but Poika sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Parker fails with the takedown.
A shot to the liver by Parker. Beautiful body shot.
Parker throws a predictable looking body shot
and Parker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Peter Parker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Poika shoots in looking for a takedown. Parker tries to sprawl out of it but Poika keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Parker manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poika slips a straight right by Parker.
Parker moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromPoika.#TD#
Parker is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Poika's half guard.
Parker has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Parker slows the pace down in half guard. #T1#
Parker prevents Poika from improving his position.
Parker wants to advance to full mount but Poika doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Poika trying to keep a closed guard but Parker is proving a slippery customer.
Parker working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Poika is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Poika throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Parker passes into half guard.
Poika has hold of Parker's hands but Parker slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Parker lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Poika tries to roll over but Parker keeps him under control.
Parker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Poika keeps working.
Parker is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Poika reverses the position - he's now on top in Parker's guard. #T3#
Poika works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Parker manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Poika not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Poika pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Parker is keeping the position for now.
Parker trying to keep a closed guard but Poika is proving a slippery customer.
Poika tries to free his leg and advance position but Parker is retaining full guard. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Parker pulls Poika in to control the position.
Poika throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Parker looking to control.
Poika is working Parker over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
My spies in Zenarals' House inform me that Poika has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Poika tries to free his leg and advance position but Parker is retaining full guard.
Poika 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.
Poika in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Poika working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Reima Poika will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Parker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Poika manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Poika closes the distance and clinches.
Poika tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Poika's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Parker lands a nice hook to Poika's body. Poika takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Parker misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A good leg kick by Poika.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parker throws a hook but Poika avoids it easily.
Despite the aggression on Poika's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#TD#
Parker gets the takedown into side control.
Poika tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Parker wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Poika keeps trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Poika stops Parker from passing to mount. #T1#
Parker is putting a hurting on Poika here, landing some big shots from side control.
Poika is not content to let Parker control the position.
Parker lands a nice forearm strike.
Poika is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Parker works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Parker wants to control but Poika is keeping him busy.
Parker wants to take a breather but Poika manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Parker. #T2#
Poika bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Parker's guard. #REVB#
Poika postures up.
Parker controlling the position.
Parker lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Parker forces his way into half guard.
Parker looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Poika with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Parker trying to control from half guard but Poika is working away.
Poika wants to control but Parker is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
Parker wants to control but Poika is keeping him busy.
Parker is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Poika is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Poika taking some punishment here, with Parker in his half guard. #SUB2#
Poika looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Poika trying to hold on to Parker's head to control him but Parker postures up.
Parker is nestled in close to Poika, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Parker is looking to take a break and control but Poika is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Parker takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Parker working the head and body with strikes.
Parker has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Parker trying to control the action but Poika is working from the bottom.
Poika makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Poika.
Parker connects with a couple of short punches.
Parker wants to control from the top but Poika keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Poika is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Parker trying to control the position from guard on top but Poika is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Parker dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Good exchange - Poika coming out on top.
Parker tries for a takedown but Poika circles away easily
and Poika counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Parker misses with a straight left. #TD#
Parker shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Parker won't allow Poika to sweep him here.
Parker passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Poika manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poika is trying to get back to full guard.
Poika trying to control but Parker postures up.
#T1#
Poika tries to roll over but Parker keeps him under control.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Parker here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Parker trying to control the action but Poika is working from the bottom.
Poika wants to improve his position but Parker is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Poika looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Poika trying to hold on to Parker's head to control him but Parker postures up.
Parker performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #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.#SUB#
Parker seems to be looking for submissions.
Poika is looking for a sweep. Parker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Poika is still trying to improve position.
Parker is nestled in close to Poika, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Poika trying to control but Parker postures up.
Parker is stalling here. Poika is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Parker seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Poika has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #T3#
Parker prevents Poika from improving position.
Parker avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Poika.
Parker sneaks back into half guard.
Parker is trying to control but can't.
Parker tries to roll over but Poika keeps him under control.
Poika with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Parker has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Poika is working away from the top position though.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Poika lands a nice short elbow.
Parker gets back to full guard.
Poika cracks Parker with a solid left hand.
Poika landing with the ground and pound.
Poika with a flurry of punches that miss.
Parker working a defensive guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Parker has Poika pulled in close to control his posture.
Parker looking for a sweep. Not yet Parker, not yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Reima Poika.
I think Poika has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reima Poika!
After winning the bout, Reima Poika 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:
GDL 52: Fist vs Joukani
Date: Aug 08, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dukes shoots in looking for a takedown. Poika tries to sprawl out of it but Dukes keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Poika manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Poika is looking for a counter combo.
Poika on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A jab from Dukes does it's job there.
Dukes throws a hook but Poika avoids it easily.
Poika is looking to counter with a body kick.
Nice defenses there by Dukes.
Dukes keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A clash of legs there as Dukes blocks the low kick.
Dukes with the counter takedown but Poika avoids it easily.
Dukes jabs Poika to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Poika uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dukes.
Poika uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dukes.#T1#
Poika takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dukes. Poika does a little dance to reset his feet.
Poika throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Poika has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Zenarals' House in the buildup to the fight.
Dukes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Poika manages to avoid it.
Dukes smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Poika swings widly with a right hand
and Dukes counters with a stiff right hand.
Dukes misses with a body shot.
Dukes scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Poika blocks a jab.
Dukes lands a nice shot that snaps Poika's head back.
Poika lands a head kick. Dukes smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Grant Dukes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Dukes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Poika looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dukes connects with a body shot.
Poika gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Poika walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dukes works the jab nicely.
Dukes throws a hook but Poika avoids it easily.
Dukes throws a good cross that connects.
Dukes tests Poika's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dukes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Poika is looking to counter with head kicks.
Dukes misses with a lunging right hand
and Poika counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dukes's knee momentarily.
Nice uppercut lands for Dukes. That snapped Poika's head back.
Dukes loads up on a big right hand but Poika slips the punch.
Dukes is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Poika had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Poika uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dukes.#T3#
A slow jab from Dukes misses its intended target.
Dukes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dukes cracks Poika with an open hand slap.
Dukes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Poika moves out of range as Dukes strikes.
Dukes lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Poika at a distance.
Poika slips under a jab from Dukes.
Poika went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A head kick misses from Poika.
Poika walks into a jab.
Dukes moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dukes looks to land a left hand but Poika moved out of range nicely.
Dukes misses with a straight right.
Dukes avoids the body shot from Poika.
#T4#
Dukes comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Poika shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Poika takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Poika swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dukes throws a body shot but no joy. #TD2#
Dukes is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Poika's half guard.#SUB2#
Dukes is looking for a kimura but Poika is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dukes to get the leverage.
Poika has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dukes is working away from the top position though.
Poika wants to get back to full guard.
Poika is working hard here to advance position.
Dukes working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Poika's thigh. Poika counters though and makes it back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grant Dukes dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Dukes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dukes lands the left hand.
Dukes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dukes misses with a straight left.
Dukes connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CL#
Poika takes the fight into the clinch.
Dukes scores with a shot to the side of Poika's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dukes tries to work over Poika's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hand to the body from Dukes.
Dukes is working Poika over against the cage.#BC#
Poika breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Poika throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Dukes counters with a nice uppercut.
Grant Dukes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Poika avoids the body shot from Dukes.
#T1#
Dukes fails to land the takedown.
Dukes lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dukes wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dukes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Poika displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dukes.
Dukes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Poika.
Reima Poika is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Poika bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Poika throws a front kick aimed at Dukes's knee but Dukes avoids it well.
Dukes bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dukes avoids the body shot from Poika.
#T2#
Dukes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Poika was well out of range. Poor timing from Dukes.
Poika throws a hook but Dukes avoids it easily.
Poika gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dukes.
Dukes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dukes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Poika manages to avoid it.
Poika looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A telegraphed right hand from Dukes misses the target.
Poika looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#TD2#
Dukes shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Dukes showed some decent athleticism there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Poika looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dukes moves into full mount! Poika won't be happy about that! #T3#
Poika tries to reverse the position but Dukes maintains control.#SUB2#
Dukes is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Poika has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Poika!
Dukes is trying to keep Poika in close.
Poika lands a couple of elbows.
Poika landing some decent shots from guard.
Poika pushes down on Dukes's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Poika not doing much here.
Dukes slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T4#
Dukes keeping moving, preventing Poika from controlling successfully.
Dukes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Poika's guard. #REVB#
Dukes passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Poika is not content to let Dukes control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grant Dukes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. 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#
Dukes throws a jab when Poika was well out of range.
Poika appears to be looking for a big counter.
Dukes lands with a shot to the body.
Dukes takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Dukes misses with a hook. Poika ducked under it nicely.
Dukes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dukes circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dukes lands a nice looking body shot.
Dukes goes for a double leg but Poika avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Poika continues to drive forward.
Dukes cracks a nice hook into Poika's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dukes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Poika manages to avoid it.
Poika looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Dukes jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Poika misses with a looping right.
A countering left hand to the body from Dukes misses.
Poika displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dukes throws out the jab. #T1#
Poika slaps away a takedown attempt from Dukes, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Poika throws a head kick that misses.
Poika misses with a leg kick.
Nice shot by Dukes.
Poika takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dukes scores with a hook to the body. Poika takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dukes will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Reima Poika has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Grant Dukes.
Poika misses with a head kick.
Decent striking displayed by Dukes there.
Dukes lands with a right hand.
A low kick from Poika is predictable there #TD2#
and Dukes counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Poika works his way to full guard. Good work.
Poika keeping full guard, as Dukes tries to pass. #SUB#
Poika is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Grant Dukes has got the better of the ground game so far.
Poika can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dukes controls the pace.#SUB#
Poika is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dukes trying to control the position from guard on top but Poika is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Dukes looking to pass the guard.
Dukes trying to control the position from guard on top but Poika is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dukes dips to his left and cracks Poika with an uppercut!#TD2#
Poika gets caught flat footed, as Dukes shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#T4##SUB#
Poika working for a triangle but Dukes defends it easily.
Reima Poika has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dukes passes Poika's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Poika tries to roll over but Dukes keeps him under control.
Poika regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Dukes thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dukes is pushing down on Poika's leg trying to pass to half guard. Poika is fighting to maintain full guard but Dukes has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that's the end of the fight!
Grant Dukes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dukes has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grant Dukes! |
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Event:
GDL 47: Tragedy vs Stead
Date: Jul 11, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A chopping leg kick lands by Poika.
Nice shot by Poika.
Parker looks to score with a jab to the body but Poika is just out of range.#TD#
Poika decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Poika throwing shots but Parker is blocking nicely.
Poika trying to control the pace.
Parker avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Poika.
Poika not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Parker moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Poika postures up and lands a big shot to Parker's brow.
Parker lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Poika looking for a sweep. Not yet Poika, not yet. #T1#
Parker sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Parker's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Parker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Parker makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Parker forces his way into half guard.
Poika gets full guard.#SUB#
Parker got a little sloppy there for a moment and Poika has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Parker has managed to get both his arms back between Poika's legs - danger averted.
Poika wants to improve his position but instead Parker has moved into half guard.
My spies in Gym inform me that Parker has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T2##SUB2#
Parker is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Poika has managed to free his arm - good work.
Parker frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Poika 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.
Parker trying to control the action but Poika is working from the bottom.
Poika on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Poika tries to get to full guard but Parker has control of the leg.
Poika is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Parker's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Parker's back!
Parker wants to control his opponent's hands but Poika gets his hands free.
Poika seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T3#
Parker breaks Poika's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Poika is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Parker won't allow Poika to sweep him here.
Poika utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Parker sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Poika wants to improve his position but instead Parker has moved into half guard.
Poika is looking to improve his position.
Poika is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
Parker scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Parker is looking to advance position but Poika won't allow it.
Still in half guard, Parker seems content to control.
Parker prevents Poika from improving his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Parker controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Reima Poika will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Parker blocks a head kick by Poika.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Parker! But no joy.
Parker jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Peter Parker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Poika throws the kick towards the body but Parker avoids it.
Poika explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#TD2#
Parker bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Parker is looking to take a break and control but Poika is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Poika manages to get back to half guard.
Parker trying to control from half guard but Poika is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poika gets back to full guard.
Parker trying to control but Poika is working from the bottom.
Parker is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T1#
Parker advances position into side control!
Poika manages to work his way to half guard, despite Parker's best efforts.
The fighters are battling for position here. Poika manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Parker is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Poika working for a triangle but Parker defends it easily.
Parker slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2##SUB#
Poika throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Parker wants to control from the top but Poika keeps moving.
Poika looking for a sweep. Not yet Poika, not yet.
Parker's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Poika throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3#
Poika uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Parker.
Poika appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Poika connects with a solid leg kick.
Parker loads up on a big right hand but Poika slips the punch.
Reima Poika is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Parker looks to score with a jab to the body but Poika is just out of range.
Poika bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Poika fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
As Poika backs off Parker throws a huge counter combo but Poika manages to avoid it all.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Poika enables Parker to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Poika manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Parker wants to control from the top but Poika keeps moving.
Poika looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Poika keeping moving, preventing Parker from controlling successfully. #T4#
Parker's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Parker sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Poika's guard.
Parker looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Poika tries to roll over but Parker keeps him under control.
Poika is looking to control Parker's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Poika avoid being mounted?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Poika manages to get to full guard.
Parker slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Parker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Parker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Poika moves away.
Poika scoring well with a low kick there.
Poika lands a leg kick that knocks Parker off balance momentarily.
Parker throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Poika on the side of the head.
Poika throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Good work by Parker as he checks the leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Parker on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Parker misses with a body shot.
Poika lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Parker lunges at Poika with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Poika's hand.
Poika tries to close the distance and clinch but Parker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poika with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#TD2#
Parker scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Poika tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Parker wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Parker taking a breather here.
Parker wants to control but Poika is keeping him busy. #T1#
Poika manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Parker trying to pass the guard but Poika defending well.
Still in half guard, Parker seems content to control.
Parker wants to pass the guard but Poika is defending well.
Parker is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Poika is looking to get to half guard.#T2#
Parker is landing with some decent strikes but Poika is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Poika is working to get back to half guard.
Parker lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Parker sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Poika is looking to improve his position but Parker isn't that keen on the idea.
Parker trying to control but Poika is having none of it. #T3#
Parker looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Parker landing strikes from the mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Poika is looking to improve his position but Parker isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB2#
Parker working for a guillotine from mount but Poika is in no mood to give up.
Parker prevents Poika from getting the reversal.
Parker can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Poika is looking to escape.
Parker pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#T4#
Parker avoids the attempt from Poika to control.
Peter Parker has got the better of the ground game so far.
Parker trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Poika is bucking up trying to escape but Parker cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Parker tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Poika is wriggling around trying to escape.
Poika is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Parker wants to control the pace but Poika is squirming around nicely.
Parker lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Poika is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Parker really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R4#
Parker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Poika was well out of range. Poor timing from Parker.
Poika throws a leg kick that misses.
Parker doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Parker lands with a shot to the body.
Poika takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Poika throws a right and a left that Parker avoids nicely.
Parker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Poika drops down looking for a counter takedown but Parker sprawls and moves away.
Parker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Poika throws a head kick that misses. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Poika.
Parker is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Poika off and has taken his back!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Poika tries to roll but Parker sticks to his back.
#T1#
Poika is keeping busy.
Parker is hanging on to Poika's back as he tries to escape.
Parker slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Poika prevents Parker from getting a body triangle.
Poika trying to control the hands but Parker won't let him.
Parker is punishing Poika with strikes - can he finish him?!
Parker lands with a hammerfist to the side of Poika's head.#SUB2#
Parker is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Poika has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Parker has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Poika taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Parker doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Peter Parker!
Peter Parker is the new lightweight champion! |
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Event:
GDL 37: Sitsongrit vs Poika
Date: May 30, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Poika throws a series of punches but Sitsongrit avoids them all with ease.
Sitsongrit paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Poika fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sitsongrit.
Left hook, right uppercut from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit thows a leg kick but Poika checks it #TD2#
and Poika counters with a shoot takedown. Sitsongrit fights it but they end up in guard. #SUB#
Sitsongrit is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Poika defends well.
Sitsongrit tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Poika cracks Sitsongrit with a solid left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Poika looking to pass the guard.
Poika preventing the sweep.
Poika wants to control from the top but Sitsongrit keeps moving. #T1##SUB#
Sitsongrit has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Poika can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sitsongrit definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Poika trying to control the position from guard on top but Sitsongrit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Poika is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Poika trying to control but Sitsongrit is working from the bottom.
Sitsongrit utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Poika 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.
Sitsongrit is pulling down on Poika's head to control his posture. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Poika content to stall in guard here.
Poika with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
Sitsongrit is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Poika defends well.
Poika in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Poika looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sitsongrit has his foot on Poika's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Poika works his way back into a safe position though.
Poika pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sitsongrit is keeping the position for now. #T3##SUB#
Sitsongrit looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Poika passes into side control.
Sitsongrit takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Sitsongrit wants to control but Poika postures up.
Poika tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Poika tries to advance to mount but can't.
You can see the frustration on Sitsongrit's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4#
Poika working the ground and pound.
Poika cracks Sitsongrit with a big right hand but Sitsongrit just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Poika is staying tight to Sitsongrit's torso, preventing him from escaping. #SUB2#
Poika tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Poika has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sitsongrit can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Poika is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sitsongrit has escaped the position, nice work there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Poika working the strikes but Sitsongrit uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reima Poika dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Poika looks to land a combination but Sitsongrit avoids it well.
Sitsongrit thinks about countering with a body kick.
Sitsongrit lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Poika wants to clinch up but Sitsongrit keeps it at a distance.
Poika throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sitsongrit connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Poika is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sitsongrit throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Poika tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sitsongrit swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sitsongrit looks to score with a jab to the body but Poika is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit connects with a body shot.
Sitsongrit leaves Poika with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sitsongrit is looking to counter punch.
Poika dives in and grabs Sitsongrit's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sitsongrit pushes down on Poika's head and hops out.
Sitsongrit throws a right and a left that Poika avoids nicely.
Sitsongrit lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#T1#
A low kick from Poika misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a thumping low kick.
Sitsongrit needs to keep his hands up - Poika had a free shot at his head there.
Sitsongrit moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Poika tried to score with a low kick but Sitsongrit checks it.
Sitsongrit swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Poika misses with a low kick.
Poika defending well as Sitsongrit loads up on a big left hand.
Nice body punch from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit looks to score with a jab to the body but Poika is just out of range.
Poika lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #TD2#
Poika closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Poika lands in his opponent's guard.
Poika distracts Sitsongrit with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sitsongrit has his hands on Poika's head, controlling the position.
Sitsongrit keeping full guard, as Poika tries to pass.
Sitsongrit working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Poika got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sitsongrit has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Poika has managed to get both his arms back between Sitsongrit's legs - danger averted.
Reima Poika has got the better of the ground game so far.
Poika slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Sloppy strikes there by Poika.
Poika is looking to take a break and control but Sitsongrit is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Poika throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Sitsongrit is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Poika off and has taken his back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Poika rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Sitsongrit with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Poika is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sitsongrit seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Poika does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Poika regains full guard. Nicely done. #T4#
Sitsongrit stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Poika swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sitsongrit wants to control from the top but Poika keeps moving.
Sitsongrit is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Poika is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Poika trying to strike off his back.
Sitsongrit wants to pass the guard but Poika is keeping the position.
Poika keeping moving, preventing Sitsongrit from controlling successfully.
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 Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
Sitsongrit scores with a jab. Poika acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Poika misses with a low kick as Sitsongrit jumps back.
Poika shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sitsongrit pinned against the cage. Sitsongrit gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Poika moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Sitsongrit - that will leave a mark!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
An inside leg kick lands from Poika.
Sitsongrit comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Reima Poika is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Poika misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T1#
Sitsongrit looks to score with a jab to the body but Poika is just out of range.
Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sitsongrit looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Poika avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight right.
Sitsongrit lunges at Poika with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Poika's hand.
Poika shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sitsongrit but Sitsongrit pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reima Poika.
Poika throws a leg kick but Sitsongrit checks it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL2#
Poika closes the distance and clinches.
Poika lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit misses with a short punch on the inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Sitsongrit working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T2#
A left hand lands to the body for Sitsongrit.
A head punch on the inside from Poika fails to land.
Sitsongrit lands a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short uppercut from Sitsongrit. #TD2#
Poika has Sitsongrit pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Poika pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Sitsongrit tumbling to the mat - Poika dives into Sitsongrit's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sitsongrit preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sitsongrit looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Poika trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Poika has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Poika passes into half guard.
Sitsongrit works his way to full guard. Good work.#T3#
Sitsongrit pulls Poika in close to his closed guard and prevents Poika from doing any damage or advancing position.
Poika throws an elbow that misses. Sitsongrit uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Poika's guard. Nice move by Sitsongrit!#REVR#
Sitsongrit wants to control from the top but Poika keeps moving.
Sitsongrit's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Poika 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.
Poika not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sitsongrit is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sitsongrit passes Poika's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Poika actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Sitsongrit is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Sitsongrit wants to take a breather but Poika is having none of it.
Poika slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Sitsongrit thumps Poika with a low kick.
Sitsongrit throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Poika on the side of the head.
Poika throws a wild body kick that Sitsongrit sees coming a mile off.
Poika closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Poika throws a body punch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Poika. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Poika.
Sitsongrit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sitsongrit uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Poika has time to react.
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Poika manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poika is looking to clinch.
Sitsongrit looks to land a left hand but Poika moved out of range nicely.
Poika avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Poika lands a nice looking body kick.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Sitsongrit enables Poika to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Sitsongrit manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#T1#
Poika looking to sit in guard and control but Sitsongrit gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Sitsongrit looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Poika wants to sweep but no luck.
Sitsongrit 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.
Poika trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Sitsongrit controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Poika had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sitsongrit defends it easily.#T2#
Sitsongrit controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Poika looking for a sweep. Not yet Poika, not yet. #T3#
Poika is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Sitsongrit controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Sitsongrit trying to control the position from guard on top but Poika is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sitsongrit avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sitsongrit scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Poika doesn't seem bothered though. #TD2#
Poika darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Sitsongrit wants to control but Poika is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sitsongrit taking some punishment here, with Poika in his half guard. #T4#
Poika seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Poika is looking for a kimura here.
Poika with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Poika is continuing to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Reima Poika will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Poika tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sitsongrit swivels and escapes.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit is winning the standup battle so far.
Poika avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Poika avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a series of punches but Poika avoids them all with ease.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick but Poika avoids it.
Sitsongrit looks to score with a jab to the body but Poika is just out of range.
Poika swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sitsongrit is looking to wear down Poika with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sitsongrit lands a nice looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poika tries to clinch but Sitsongrit is having none of it. #TD2#
Poika closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sitsongrit to the mat! Sitsongrit manages to get full guard. #SUB#
Sitsongrit has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Poika is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Sitsongrit.
Poika wants to control but Sitsongrit is keeping him busy. #T1#
Poika scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Sitsongrit to see if he's OK.
Poika wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sitsongrit keeps working.
Sitsongrit wants to control but Poika postures up.
Poika scores with a couple of short elbows.#SUB2#
Poika thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Sitsongrit tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
Poika wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sitsongrit keeps working.
Sitsongrit can't do much from the bottom here.
Poika trying to control the action but Sitsongrit is working from the bottom.
Poika throws an elbow but Sitsongrit slips to the side and avoids it well.
Sitsongrit wants to control but Poika postures up.#T3#
Poika is trying to ground and pound but Sitsongrit uses the momentary lack of control by Poika to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Poika is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sitsongrit defends it well.
Sitsongrit trying to hold on to Poika's head to control him but Poika postures up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Poika wants to work for an arm triangle but Sitsongrit is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sitsongrit keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sitsongrit throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but Poika moved away.
Poika drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sitsongrit defends it well.#TD2#
Poika closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Poika lands in his opponent's guard.
Poika stays in close to Sitsongrit's body and controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Poika in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Reima Poika comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Poika has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 47:48
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 47:48
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reima Poika!
Reima Poika is the new lightweight champion! |
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Event:
UnderGround FC 111
Date: Apr 11, 2020 |
#R1#
Poika showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rossi.
Poika changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Reima Poika seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Poika shoots and misses
and Rossi counters with a nice uppercut.
Poika throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rossi lands a head shot.
Poika pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#TD2#
Poika shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Rossi's guard.
Poika landing some decent shots from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Poika looking to pass the guard.
Poika is still trying to improve position.
Rossi 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.
Poika postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rossi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
Rossi looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Rossi 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.
Poika stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rossi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rossi wants to stand but Poika is controlling the position.
Poika is fighting to break Rossi's control of his arms but Rossi is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Poika has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Poika won't allow Rossi to get back to his feet.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Poika is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Poika misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Poika shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rossi sprawls well. Rossi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Poika gets slowly back to his feet.
Rossi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rossi throws the kick towards the body but Poika avoids it.
Rossi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Poika sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Poika tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A bone on bone clash there as Rossi blocks the leg kick.
Poika throws a leg kick
enabling Rossi to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice body punch from Rossi.
The fighters circling - Rossi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A head kick misses from Poika.
Rossi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Rossi delivers a nice body kick.#T3##TD2#
Poika feints and as Rossi raises his hands in defense, Poika changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Poika wants to control from the top but Rossi keeps moving.
Rossi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Poika is one step ahead there.
Rossi is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Poika is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Poika trying to control but Rossi is working from the bottom.
Poika preventing the sweep. #T4#
Poika works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Rossi controlling the position for now.
Poika trying to mount his opponent but Rossi defends it. #SUB2#
Poika is trying to work for a kimura but Rossi is defending well.
Rossi is staying active underneath Poika, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Poika lands strikes from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Poika lands strikes from half guard.
Poika uses his free foot to push down on Rossi's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Rossi.
We've been hearing good reports from Rossi'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.
Poika looking to control but Rossi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reima Poika dominated that round.
That's time! Rossi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Poika shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rossi as he avoids it easily.
Rossi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Poika uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rossi.
Poika blocks a jab.
Poika throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rossi on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Rossi looks to land a right hand but Poika moved out of range.
Poika changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Poika stuns Rossi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Poika slips under a jab from Rossi.
A lazy body kick from Rossi #TD2#
and Poika counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rossi is trying to get back to half guard.
Poika connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Rossi some visible discomfort.
#SUB2#
Poika tries for a kimura but Rossi is defending well.
The strikes coming from Poika are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #T1##SUB2#
Poika goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Rossi has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Poika but great work by Rossi.
Rossi is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Poika tries to buck Rossi off but Rossi is having none of it.
Reima Poika has got the better of the ground game so far.#SU#
Rossi decides to stand up, so the ref orders Poika to his feet.
Rossi looks to throw the jab but Poika is out of range.
Poika with the counter takedown but Rossi avoids it easily.
Reima Poika is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Poika is looking to chop away at Rossi's legs.
A jab from Poika misses.
Poika throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rossi counters with a straight right hand.
Poika fails with a takedown attempt.
Rossi jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#T2#
Poika takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Poika misses with a head kick.
#TD2#
Poika closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Poika lands in his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Poika trying to control the position from guard on top but Rossi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rossi is adopting a defensive guard.#T3#
Poika sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rossi's guard.
Poika not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rossi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Rossi keeping moving, preventing Poika from controlling successfully.
Poika looking to pass the guard.
Poika throwing strikes from guard but Rossi blocks nicely.
Rossi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Poika is one step ahead there. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Poika trying to control the position from guard on top but Rossi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Poika is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Rossi is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Rossi has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Poika escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rossi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rossi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Poika swivels though and keeps the full guard.
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 Marchrius Rossi will probably get the nod.
That's time! Rossi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Poika misses with a jab, cross combination.
Poika will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Poika misses with a kick to the body
and Rossi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Poika shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rossi defends it nicely.
Poika swings for the body but Rossi moves out of range.
Poika bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Poika walks forward, straight into a front kick from Rossi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Rossi misses.
Rossi moves forwards but Poika connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Poika walks into a stiff left hand from Rossi.
Poika's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rossi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Poika scrambles back to his feet.
Rossi loads up on a big right hand but Poika slips the punch.#T1#
Poika swings for the body but Rossi moves out of range.
Marchrius Rossi is winning the standup battle so far.
Rossi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Poika throws a head kick but Rossi moves out of range.
Poika throws a combination that misses
and Rossi counters with a solid body kick.
Poika takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice straight punches there by Rossi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rossi.
Poika tries a head kick but it misses.
Poika looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rossi misses with a wild combination.
Poika takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rossi is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Poika throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rossi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rossi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Poika throws a right hand that misses
and Rossi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Poika tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rossi is able to avoid easily.
Poika finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rossi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rossi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rossi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Poika throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rossi throws a lazy right hand but Poika sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rossi lands a nice hook to Poika's body. Poika takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rossi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Poika.
Poika is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Rossi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Poika.
Poika with a nice cross.
Poika throws a leg kick that is checked
and Rossi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Poika ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Poika misses with a low kick.
#T3#
Poika slips a straight right by Rossi.
Rossi moves out of range of the body kick.
Marchrius Rossi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Poika shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rossi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Marchrius Rossi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reima Poika.
Poika throws a nice head kick!
Good work by Rossi as he checks the leg kick.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Poika.
Rossi is looking to reverse the position.
Poika trying to control the position but Rossi is working away. #T4##SUB2#
Poika wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rossi, who protects the arm well.
Poika prevents Rossi from escaping the position.
Rossi is trying to get back to half guard.
Rossi controls the position for a moment.#SUB2#
Poika working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
You can see the frustration on Rossi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marchrius Rossi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rossi 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marchrius Rossi!
A less than humble Marchrius Rossi misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
UnderGround FC 106
Date: Mar 21, 2020 |
#R1#
Poika shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ambe pinned against the cage. Ambe gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL#
Ambe has managed to clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ambe.
Poika jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ambe walks away with a smile on his face. Poika gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #TD#
Ambe shoots in and gets a takedown into Poika's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Poika is trying to keep Ambe in close.
Ambe is looking to work some ground and pound but Poika has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poika not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ambe is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Poika is trying to keep Ambe in close.
#T1#
Ambe works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Poika trying to hold on to Ambe's head to control him but Ambe postures up.
Poika wants to control the action here but instead Ambe manages to pass to full mount!
Ambe tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Poika is in a horrible position here. Ambe smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Poika regains half guard.
Ambe has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Poika taking some punishment here, with Ambe in his half guard.
Poika tries to roll over but Ambe keeps him under control.
Poika trying to control from the bottom.
#T2#
Poika blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ambe.
Poika works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ambe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Poika swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ambe postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ambe lands a couple of elbows.
Ambe postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Poika avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Poika keeping moving, preventing Ambe from controlling successfully.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ambe landing some decent shots from guard.
Ambe preventing the sweep.
Poika can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ambe controls the pace.
Ambe trying to control the position from guard on top but Poika is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ambe accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Poika 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#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Poika lands a nice short elbow.
Poika missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ambe is looking for a sweep. Poika is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ambe keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ambe manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Poika stopping the sweep attempt from Ambe.
Poika lands a couple of elbows.
Ambe pulls Poika in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
Poika trying to control but Ambe is working from the bottom.
Poika works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Poika is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ambe is just riding it out for now. Poika eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ambe manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Poika wants to control from the top but Ambe keeps moving.
Poika postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scar Ambe dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Poika finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Ambe on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Poika misses with a head kick.
Ambe scores with a hook.
Poika throws a leg kick but Ambe sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Ambe on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ambe misses with the combination.
#TD#
Ambe decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Poika tries to roll over but Ambe keeps him under control.
Ambe wants to control but Poika is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poika wants to control but Ambe is keeping busy.
Ambe has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Poika is trying to get back to full guard.
Ambe stalling. #T1#
Poika trying to hold on to Ambe's head to control him but Ambe postures up.
Ambe takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ambe looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Poika with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Poika is looking for a sweep. Ambe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ambe is looking to take a break and control but Poika is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Poika wants to get back to full guard.
Ambe scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ambe is trying to control the action in half guard but Poika is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nice strikes from Ambe there.
Nice strikes from Ambe there.
Poika tries to get to full guard but Ambe has control of the leg. #T2#
Poika trying to control from the bottom.
Ambe controlling the pace.
Ambe prevents Poika from improving his position.
Ambe lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ambe prevents Poika from improving his position.
Poika is refusing to be controlled, as Ambe sits in half guard. #T3#
Poika is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Poika has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ambe is working away from the top position though.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ambe lands a nice short elbow.
Poika is looking to improve his position.
Scar Ambe overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Poika has hold of Ambe's hands but Ambe slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ambe scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ambe is trying to control the action in half guard but Poika is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Poika desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Poika gets full guard.#T4#
Ambe advances position into side control!
Poika is working to avoid the ground and pound but Ambe connects with a decent elbow.
Ambe taking a breather here.
Ambe is looking to take a break and control but Poika is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ambe lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Poika tries to improve position but can't.
Poika taking punishment in the form of punches.
Ambe creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Ambe looks up at the clock and then as Poika takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Ambe smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scar Ambe dominated that second round.
That's time! Ambe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Poika moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ambe looks for the body kick but Poika saw that one coming.
Ambe misses with a hook. Poika ducked under it nicely. #CL#
Ambe gets a clinch.
Ambe lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ambe is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Poika is defending well.
Poika is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ambe to keep the fight standing.
Ambe lands a right hand. #ROC#
Poika is rocked!
Poika is trying to stall.
Poika is still on wobbly legs! Can Ambe finish him?
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ambe.
Poika seems to have recovered his senses.
Ambe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Poika is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ambe to keep the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#TD#
Ambe has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Poika clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ambe is hanging on to Poika's back as he tries to escape.
#T1#
Ambe has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Poika.
You can see the frustration on Poika's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Ambe scores with punches to the body.
A helpless look comes across Poika 's face. He knows he's trapped as Ambe lands a series of unanswered strikes. The ref steps in to stop the fight and this one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Scar Ambe!
A very excited looking Scar Ambe 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:
UnderGround FC 98
Date: Feb 22, 2020 |
#R1#
Poika bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Hands moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Reima Poika seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Poika lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Hands lands with a kick to the ribs.
Poika scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hands moves away from the strike by Poika.
Hands on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Hands scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hands misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Poika throws out a loose jab but Hands uses good head movement to avoid it.
Poika misses with a combination
and Hands counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#KD#
Hands lands a big shot that drops Poika! Can he finish him?
#ROC#
Poika is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Reima Poika has been cut.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Hands is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Poika is still in real trouble! Can Hands finish him?
Hands continues to stall.#T1#
Hands passes into half guard.
Hands is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #SUB#
Hands working for a submission but Poika is keeping him at bay. #SUB#
Hands working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Poika turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Hands off and cradles Poika's limp body as Hands celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Israel Hands!
After winning the bout, Israel Hands 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:
UnderGround FC 91
Date: Feb 01, 2020 |
#R1#
Poika just misses with a punch to the body.
Stomper swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Poika throws a leg kick
and Stomper counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Stomper takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Stomper is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Stomper blocks a head kick by Poika.
Poika throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Poika takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Poika throws a sloppy head kick and Stomper moves out of range easily.
Stomper throws out a counter right but Poika avoids it with no problem.
Poika throws a sloppy head kick and Stomper moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poika throws out a loose jab but Stomper uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stomper looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Poika gets off balance looking for a body kick#KD2#
and Stomper counters with a crisp right hand that drops Poika! Stomper lets Poika back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#CUT2#
It looks like Reima Poika has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Poika throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stomper counters with a nice body shot. #T1#
Poika throws a looping overhand right but Stomper ducks down to avoid it.
Stomper now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Poika throws a right hand that misses
and Stomper counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Some bone on bone action there as Stomper checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Poika has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Reima Poika seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Poika misses with a head kick.
It seemed like Stomper was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Poika tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stomper! But no joy.
Poika looks to score with a jab to the body but Stomper is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Stomper on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Poika throws a head kick but Stomper moves out of range.
Poika rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stomper counters with a stiff right hand.
A big right from Poika misses.
Poika backing away here, and Stomper unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Stomper slips under a jab from Poika.#T2#
Poika misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stomper! But no joy.
Poika throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
letting Stomper counter with a right hand. #ROC2#
Poika is rocked!
Poika throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Stomper counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Liberal Stomper!
Liberal Stomper really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Mo' Money Laundry Service logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
GDL 14: Poika v Laden
Date: Dec 14, 2019 |
#R1#
Laden throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Laden misses with a hook.
Laden lands with a shot to the body.
Laden blocks a head kick by Poika.
Laden on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Laden looks to throw a body kick#TD#
and Poika counters with a takedown into side control.
Laden gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Laden in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Laden is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Poika scoring with strikes but Laden is staying in there. #ROC#
Laden is rocked!#SUB#
Poika has isolated one of Laden's arms. Laden looking to fight him off but Poika twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Reima Poika!
Reima Poika retains his lightweight title!
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Event:
GDL 8: Poika v Jones
Date: Oct 26, 2019 |
#R1#
Poika swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jones now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Poika scores with a kick to the midsection.
Poika throws a sloppy head kick
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Poika throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jones tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD#
Poika shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Jones manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Poika controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Jones is looking for a triangle here but Poika uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
#SUB#
Poika is trying to get an arm triangle but Jones is defending well. #T1#
Poika advances to full mount.
Poika controlling the pace for now.
We've been hearing good reports from Poika'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.
Poika raining down shots from the mount!
Jones can't escape the position.
Jones has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#T2#
Jones is bucking up trying to escape but Poika cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Poika wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
BOOM! Poika connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Jones tries to reverse the position but Poika maintains control.
Jones manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Poika keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Poika has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Jones is trying to control but can't.
#T3#
Poika slips a nice elbow through Jones's hands, connecting with Jones's forehead.
Jones wants to control but Poika is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Poika lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Poika is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Jones is hurt! He's hurt bad - Poika fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Jones from any more punishment! Congratulations to Poika! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Reima Poika!
Reima Poika retains his lightweight title!
Blake Jones was interviewed post fight and said 'I faced a great fighter and lost. It happens, but I will go home, train harder, and come back stronger to put on another show for all these fans!!'.
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Event:
GDL 6: Stroganov v Poika
Date: Oct 05, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Stroganov feints and as Poika raises his hands in defense, Stroganov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Stroganov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Poika is proving hard to escape from.
Stroganov distracts Poika with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Poika bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Stroganov's guard. #REVB##SUB2#
Poika drops back looking for a leg! Stroganov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Stroganov manages to kick Poika off! Poika jumps back into Stroganov's guard. #SUB2#
Poika 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.
Poika trying to control but Stroganov is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stroganov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T1#
Stroganov keeping full guard, as Poika tries to pass. #SUB2#
Poika drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Poika jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Stroganov keeping moving, preventing Poika from controlling successfully.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Poika working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Poika passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB2#
Poika working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T2#
Stroganov tries to escape but Poika is in control.
Poika controlling the position. #SUB2#
Poika tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Poika tries to advance to mount but Stroganov denies him. #T3#
Poika wants to control but Stroganov is keeping him busy.
Stroganov bucks up and tries to throw Poika off but instead Poika has got his back!#SUB2#
Poika has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Stroganov! Can he survive? No! He's out! Poika gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Reima Poika!
Reima Poika is the new lightweight champion!
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Event:
GDL 2
Date: Aug 10, 2019 |
#R1#
Gunn looks for the body kick but Poika saw that one coming.
A jab from Poika does it's job there.
Reima Poika seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice body punch from Poika.
Poika fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gunn tries to land a body kick#TD2#
so Poika counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Poika tries to free his leg and advance position but Gunn is retaining full guard.
Poika is still trying to improve position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poika wants to control from the top but Gunn keeps moving.
Poika is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T1#
It looks like Poika might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Poika wants to control from the top but Gunn keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gunn thows a leg kick but Poika checks it
and Poika counters with an inside leg kick.
Gunn connects with a leg kick. Poika looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Good leg kick by Poika there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Poika throws a nice head kick!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Gunn crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Poika - the referee stops the clock and Gunn gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Poika. Gunn manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Gunn looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Poika misses with a head kick.
Gunn changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T2#
Poika scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Poika should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Poika throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Gunn's head.
Gunn misses with the body kick
and Poika makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Gunn swings for the body but Poika moves out of range.
Gunn throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gunn throws a push kick but Poika slaps the foot to one side.
Poika shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gunn as he avoids it easily.
Gunn definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Poika lands an overhand right.
Gunn throws a head kick but Poika moves out of range.
Poika shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gunn as he avoids it easily.
Sean Gunn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reima Poika.
Gunn misses with the body kick
and Poika counters with a nice uppercut.
A chopping leg kick lands by Poika.
Sean Gunn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gunn.
Poika is looking to slow Gunn down with leg kicks.
Poika scores with a leg kick.
Poika lands with a kick to the temple. Gunn shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Gunn walks into a jab.
Gunn throws a sloppy body shot
and Poika counters with a two punch combo.
Gunn looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Poika jabs Gunn to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Poika scores with a leg kick.
Poika lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Poika throws a quick inside leg kick. #T4#
Nice body punch from Poika.
Poika fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Poika feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gunn's calf.
Gunn takes a swing at Poika's ribcage but misses.
Poika moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Poika throws a head kick but Gunn moves out of range.
Gunn throws a body kick that misses #TD2#
and Poika counters with a shoot takedown. Gunn fights it but they end up in guard.
Poika stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gunn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Poika is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Poika trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reima Poika dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Gunn tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Poika lands with a cross.
Poika scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gunn falls off balance throwing a combination
and Poika counters with a solid body kick.
Poika has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gunn misses with an uppercut. Poika saw that one coming.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Poika!
Poika connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Gunn on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Poika looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gunn takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Poika dips to his left and cracks Gunn with an uppercut!#T1#
A punch lands to the side of Gunn 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Gunn stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gunn wants it to stay on the feet.
Poika throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
An attempted straight right counter from Gunn misses the target.
Poika is looking to slow Gunn down with leg kicks.
Gunn throws the left hand but Poika avoids the punch easily.
Gunn slaps away a takedown attempt from Poika, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gunn is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Poika lands with a kick to the temple. Gunn shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Poika connects with a leg kick. Gunn looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Gunn looks to clinch
and Poika counters with a slapping leg kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Poika!
#T2#
Poika throws a head kick that misses.
Poika scores with a head kick. Gunn tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Poika looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Poika lands with an uppercut that bounces Gunn off the cage and back into range.
A punch combination from Gunn misses.
Gunn throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Poika counters with a series of strikes. Gunn will be more careful next time no doubt.
Poika connects with an inside leg kick.
Gunn swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Poika counters with a series of strikes. Gunn will be more careful next time no doubt.
Gunn lands with a slapping head kick.
A head kick misses from Poika.
Poika lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Reima Poika seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gunn throws a body punch but Poika moves out of range. #T3#
Gunn on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Poika lands a leg kick that knocks Gunn off balance momentarily.
A slapping body kick lands there for Poika.
Gunn misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Poika counters with a single leg into guard. Gunn didn't expect that.
Poika trying to control but Gunn is working from the bottom.
Poika wants to pass the guard but Gunn is keeping the position.
Gunn keeping busy, throwing shots from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Poika works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gunn won't allow Poika to pass to mount. #T4#
Poika seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gunn does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gunn is pressing down on Poika's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gunn trying to control the position.
Poika trying to control but Gunn is working from the bottom.
Gunn is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Poika wants to improve his position but Gunn is controlling well.
#SUB#
Gunn seems to be looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reima Poika showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Poika connects with an inside leg kick.
Poika displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gunn throws out the jab.
Gunn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gunn tries a head kick but it misses.
Gunn misses with an attempted mid kick.
Good shot there by Poika.
Gunn on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Poika. Poika obviously looking to wear him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poika clobbers Gunn with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Gunn is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Poika feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gunn's calf.
Poika closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gunn circles away.#T1#
Gunn moves out of range of the body kick from Poika.
Gunn thinks about countering with a head kick.
Poika scores with a jab to the jaw.
Gunn rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Poika counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Poika bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Poika.
Gunn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Poika was well out of range. Poor timing from Gunn.
A nice side step and Poika releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Gunn throws a body kick that misses #TD2#
and Poika counters with a single leg into guard. Gunn didn't expect that.
Gunn is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gunn keeping moving, preventing Poika from controlling successfully. #T2#
Gunn wants to improve his position but instead Poika has moved into half guard.
Gunn won't allow Poika to pass to mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Poika works his way into side control.
Poika tries to move to mount but Gunn blocks the move with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Poika is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gunn is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Poika is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gunn has escaped the position, nice work there. #T3#
Poika tries to advance to mount but can't.
Poika trying to control the action but Gunn is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Poika wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gunn, who protects the arm well.
Gunn is trying to control Poika's posture but Poika avoids it.
Reima Poika is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gunn manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Poika is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Poika wants to pass the guard but Gunn is defending well.
Reima Poika has got the better of the ground game so far.
Poika is looking to take a break and control but Gunn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sean Gunn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Poika keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Reima Poika comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Poika has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reima Poika!
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Event:
GDL I
Date: Jul 28, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Poika shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Vicente is trying to defend but Poika finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Vicente wants to stand back up but Poika manages to pass into side control.
The referee asks Poika politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Poika prefers to stall for the moment though.
Vicente is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Vicente gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Vicente tries to control the position but Poika now has his back.
My spies in Shark Tank MMA inform me that Poika has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Poika is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Vicente has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Poika has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Vicente taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Poika doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Reima Poika!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 16, 2019 |
#R1#
Maldonaldo avoids the head kick by Poika.
Maldonaldo attempts a counter takedown but Poika avoids it well and moves away.
Poika shoots in for a takedown but Maldonaldo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Maldonaldo lands a jab to Poika's midsection.
Maldonaldo throws out a powerful jab.
A cross from Maldonaldo lands.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Poika has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Poika avoids the body shot from Maldonaldo.
Poika connects with a solid leg kick.
Maldonaldo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Reima Poika seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Poika ducks under a wild hook from Maldonaldo.
Poika with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Maldonaldo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Poika keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maldonaldo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Poika counters with a solid body kick.
Maldonaldo throws a body punch but Poika moves out of range.
Poika takes one to the side of the head.
#T1#
Poika throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Poika fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Maldonaldo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A solid leg kick lands there for Poika.
Poika uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Maldonaldo has time to react.
Poika is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A head kick from Poika lands but Maldonaldo takes it in his stride.
Maldonaldo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Poika.
Maldonaldo misses with a double jab
and Poika counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Poika scores with a kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maldonaldo throws a shot to the body.
#KD2#
Poika lands a big head kick that sends Maldonaldo tumbling to the mat! Poika takes a step backwards and waves Maldonaldo back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Maldonaldo is rocked!
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Poika throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Maldonaldo is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Reima Poika!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 10, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Rah fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Poika, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Rah drags the fight down to the ground.
Poika stopping the sweep attempt from Rah.
Rah is adopting a defensive guard.
Poika wants to control from the top but Rah keeps moving.
Rah pulls Poika in close to prevent any damage.
Rah keeping full guard, as Poika tries to pass.
Poika should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Poika is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Rah is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Rah has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Rah won't allow Poika to sweep him here. #T1##SUB2#
Poika is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rah will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Poika being controlled here, momentarily.
Rah trying to stand up but can't free himself from Poika's guard.
Rah missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Poika has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Rah is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Poika.
Poika is trying to control Rah's posture but Rah avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Poika being controlled for a moment.
Poika dodges the ground and pound from Rah.
Poika gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Rah content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SU#
Rah stands up from half guard. #T3#
Poika tries a head kick but it misses.
Sultan Rah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Rah fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Poika, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Rah pulls Poika into guard.
Rah seems keen to control Poika's posture.
Poika not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Rah holds on and takes a little breather.
Poika trying to control the position from guard on top but Rah is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4##ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Rah manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#BC#
Rah escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rah takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#CL#
Rah fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Poika, pushing him back against the cage.
Rah lands a right hand.
Rah tries to pull guard but Poika won't allow it.
#BC#
Rah breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Rah darts in and clinches Poika up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Rah pulls guard effortlessly.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Poika trying to control the position from guard on top but Rah is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Poika passes Rah's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sultan Rah dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Rah throws a sloppy head kick and Poika moves out of range easily. #CL#
Rah rushes Poika and presses him up against the cage.
Rah softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rah is trying to pull guard but Poika has him pressed against the cage.
Rah looking for a takedown. #TD#
Rah pulls guard effortlessly.
Rah keeping full guard, as Poika tries to pass.
Rah keeping moving, preventing Poika from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poika is looking to pass into half guard but Rah pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Rah is in guard.#REVR#
Poika bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rah's guard. #REVB##T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rah is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Rah sitting in guard here, content to control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB2#
Poika working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rah doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rah manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Poika looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rah controlling from the top position.
Poika lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T2#
Poika passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB2#
Poika working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Poika tries to move to mount but Rah blocks the move with his legs. #ES#
Rah sneaks out the side door and pushes Poika away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#T3##CL#
Rah moves into the clinch successfully.
Rah looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sultan Rah. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Poika wants to get back to striking at distance but Rah won't allow it.
Rah tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Poika smiles and moves away.
Rah doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Poika finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Rah fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rah ducks right into an uppercut from Poika.
Poika throws a body kick that misses.
Poika misses with a body shot.
Sultan Rah is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Poika dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Poika misses with the combination.
#CL#
Poika gets tackled into the cage by Rah. Rah maintains the clinch. #T4#
Poika is looking to control Rah's arms but Rah gets an underhook and turns him. Now Poika has his back to the cage.
Poika looking to stall.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rah as Poika tries to tie him up.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Rah fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Poika tries to pull guard but Rah holds him up against the cage and eventually Poika drops back down to his feet.
Poika is trying to break the clinch but Rah is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Reima Poika will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Rah chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Poika can pounce on him.
Rah tries for a takedown but Poika sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL#
Rah clinches up against the cage.
Rah utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#TD#
Rah has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Poika uses from the top position.
Rah managing to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poika stands and throws Rah's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Poika has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Rah!
Poika wants to control the pace but Rah is squirming around nicely.
Poika can't control as he wanted to and Rah manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Rah is refusing to be controlled, as Poika sits in half guard.
Rah keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Rah wants to improve his position but Poika is controlling well.
#T2#
Rah is not content to let Poika control the position.
Poika tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rah knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Poika is just content to waste time from the top position. Rah takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Poika's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rah keeping full guard, as Poika tries to pass. #T3#
Rah pulls Poika in close to prevent any damage.
Poika sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rah's guard.
Rah is trying to stand.
Poika is just content to waste time from the top position. Rah takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Poika tries to free his leg and advance position but Rah is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Rah dives in and grabs Poika's left leg, looking for a takedown. Poika pushes down on Rah's head and hops out.
Rah tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Poika manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Poika looks to land a body kick but Rah moved away.#T4#
Poika will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Poika throws a quick inside leg kick.
Poika throws a quick inside leg kick.
Poika throws a head kick that half lands.
Rah tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Poika counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Poika pushes Rah away with a front kick.
Rah is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Poika tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rah went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Poika throws the kick towards the body but Rah avoids it.
Poika throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rah wants to clinch
and Poika counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Reima Poika comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Poika has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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