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Event:
WVT 20: Puto v Newton
Date: Jul 27, 2022 |
#R1#
Rajantaka takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Unbelivable looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rajantaka misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Unbelivable decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rajantaka's guard.#SU#
Unbelivable stands up from Rajantaka's guard - Unbelivable perhaps looking for a knockout.
Rajantaka stuffs the takedown.#CL#
Unbelivable drives through and clinches with Rajantaka against the cage.
Rajantaka misses with a body punch.
Rajantaka struggles to land a body shot inside as Unbelivable controls his hands.
Rajantaka working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Unbelivable has had enough of the clinch but Rajantaka keeps him there for the moment.
Unbelivable manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Knees to the body from Rajantaka.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Unbelivable has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rajantaka is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rajantaka.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Unbelivable wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Unbelivable is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Usko Unbelivable. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Rajantaka scores with a shot to the side of Unbelivable's head.
Unbelivable jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rajantaka walks away with a smile on his face. Unbelivable gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Unbelivable tries for a takedown but Rajantaka circles away easily#KD2#
and Rajantaka counters with a head kick that drops Unbelivable to the mat! Unbelivable scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Unbelivable walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Unbelivable limp body while Rajantaka jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tarmo Rajantaka!
An out of breath Tarmo Rajantaka thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Usko Unbelivable was interviewed post fight and said 'well he was a better man tonight'. |
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Event:
WVT 12: Granger v McDonald
Date: Jun 26, 2022 |
#R1#
A big right from Son misses.
Son throws a low kick but Rajantaka avoids it.
Son throws a quick inside leg kick.
Son misses with a low kick as Rajantaka jumps back.
Rajantaka blocks a jab.
Son fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Son displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rajantaka throws out the jab.
Son only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Son chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A lazy body kick from Son
and Rajantaka counters with a low kick, right behind Son 's knee.
Rajantaka takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Son throws a big shot that misses.
We've been told by Rajantaka's head coaches at IMMA Gym of Elite ASS that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rajantaka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Son was well out of range. Poor timing from Rajantaka.
Son 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.
Rajantaka avoids the body shot from Son.
As Son tries to get set, Rajantaka tries to push him back and clinch up but Son manages to avoid the attempt.
Son avoids a kick to the body.
#T1#
Son throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rajantaka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rajantaka slips a straight right by Son.
Son shoots in looking for a takedown. Rajantaka tries to sprawl out of it but Son keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rajantaka manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A counter left hand to the body from Rajantaka misses its target.
Son dives in for a single leg takedown but Rajantaka sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Rajantaka is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Son.
The fighters circling - Son throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Son scores with the left hand. Rajantaka knows he should have avoided that one.
Rajantaka misses with a head kick.
Rajantaka displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Son throws out the jab.
Son misses with a head kick.
Son throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T2#
Rajantaka takes one to the chin there.
Rajantaka fails with an attempt to clinch.
Son swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Son bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Son misses with a hook to the body
and Rajantaka counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Son fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rajantaka manages to avoid it.
Son throws an overhand right that lands on Rajantaka's shoulder, as Rajantaka tries to avoid the shot.
Rajantaka wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A big left from Son misses.
And Rajantaka counters with a quick kick to the body but Son blocks it.
Nice defenses there by Rajantaka.
Rajantaka wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Son tries to work over Rajantaka's front leg with a kick but Rajantaka checks it.
Tarmo Rajantaka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Son 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.
Son fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rajantaka manages to avoid it.
Son scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Son connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rajantaka's hands.#T3#
That kick from Son tenderised Rajantaka's leg. Rajantaka is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rajantaka throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Son's head.
Son punishes Rajantaka's body with a nice straight punch.
Son scores with a kick to the midsection.
Son fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rajantaka is breathing heavily.
Son connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Son turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Son lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nice jab there from Rajantaka.
Son lunges at Rajantaka with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rajantaka's hand. #ROC2#Rajantaka is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rajantaka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Son.
Son scores with a hook to the body. Rajantaka takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T4#
Rajantaka takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Son avoids the head kick by Rajantaka.
Rajantaka takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rajantaka takes a swing at Son's ribcage but misses. #KD2#
Son bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Rajantaka! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
Oh Rajantaka is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Son postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Rajantaka is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Son, into his guard. #REVR#
Son pulls Rajantaka in close to prevent any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hueng Son dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Rajantaka takes one to the chin there.
Rajantaka seems to have got his legs back now.
Rajantaka delivers a nice body kick.
Son is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#ROC2#Rajantaka is rocked!
Son has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Son drops Rajantaka with a straight right hand, right on the button! Son follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hueng Son!
Hueng Son decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 96
Date: Nov 17, 2021 |
#R1#
Rajantaka scores with a nice body kick.
Daly throws a poor cross that misses
letting Rajantaka counter with a right hand.
Daly throws a series of punches but Rajantaka avoids them all with ease.
Rajantaka looks to score with a jab to the body but Daly is just out of range.
Daly sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
No joy there for Daly, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Daly misses with a combination
and Rajantaka counters with an outside leg kick.
We've been told by Rajantaka's head coaches at IMMA Gym of Elite ASS that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Good leg kick by Rajantaka.
Rajantaka with a nice calf kick.
A punch lands to the side of Rajantaka 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rajantaka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Daly moves away.
Daly with the counter takedown but Rajantaka avoids it easily.
We've been informed that Daly has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rajantaka ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rajantaka is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Daly.
Rajantaka chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rajantaka bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Daly is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rajantaka. #T1#
Rajantaka looks for the body kick but Daly saw that one coming.
Rajantaka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Daly feints the counter takedown.
Daly sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#CL#
Rajantaka closes the distance and clinches.
Daly is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Daly on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Daly tries to land knees in the clinch but Rajantaka avoids the damage to the body.
Rajantaka lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rajantaka lands with a right to the head.
Rajantaka lands a damaging elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rajantaka.
Daly trying to land knees to the body.
Rajantaka is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Daly is defending well for now.
Rajantaka lands an elbow inside. #CUT#It looks like Roger Daly has been cut.
Daly swings wildly with an uppercut but Rajantaka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Daly tries to work over Rajantaka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Daly looking to stall.
Daly blocks an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A bit of stalling here from Daly.
Rajantaka lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Daly.
Rajantaka throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Daly blocks it with crossed arms.
Daly tries to stall but Rajantaka uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A short right from Daly on the inside.
Daly wants to stall.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Rajantaka landing knees to the head.
Rajantaka landing knees to the head.
Rajantaka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Daly's elbow.
A knee to the head by Rajantaka.
Daly looks winded!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rajantaka.
Rajantaka scores a nice knee to the body.
#T3#
Rajantaka landing knees to the body.
Rajantaka using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Daly has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rajantaka with a knee to the head.
Rajantaka works on Daly's body with a couple of short punches.
Rajantaka digs a right hand underneath Daly's ribcage. Daly let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rajantaka with a knee to the head.
Rajantaka lands a damaging elbow.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Rajantaka obliges.
Rajantaka landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Rajantaka looking to throw knees to the head but Daly is blocking nicely.
Rajantaka lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Daly.
A shot in the inside from Rajantaka.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Daly struggles to land a body shot inside as Rajantaka controls his hands.
Daly avoids the elbow strike from Rajantaka, against the cage.
Rajantaka with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rajantaka tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Daly avoids it.
Rajantaka lands a nice elbow. #T4#
Rajantaka blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rajantaka misses with a knee strike.
Daly on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#BC2#
Daly breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rajantaka lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Daly at a distance.
Daly fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Roger Daly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rajantaka misses the jab.
Rajantaka takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Daly misses with a combination
and Rajantaka counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Daly jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rajantaka tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Daly misses with a double jab
and Rajantaka counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tarmo Rajantaka dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roger Daly's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Daly jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A counter left hand to the body from Rajantaka misses its target.
Daly misses with a hook. Rajantaka ducked under it nicely.
Rajantaka fires out a quick counter leg kick but Daly just manages to avoid it.
Daly looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rajantaka chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A big left from Daly misses.
Rajantaka throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rajantaka doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Roger Daly is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rajantaka.
Daly looks to land a combination but Rajantaka avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut lands for Rajantaka. That snapped Daly's head back.
#CUT#That has opened up Roger Daly's cut even more.
Daly lands a body shot.
Daly misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Daly. Rajantaka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Daly rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rajantaka makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Daly is breathing heavily.#T1#
Daly swings widly with a right hand
#KD#
and Rajantaka counters with a crisp right hand that drops Daly! Rajantaka lets Daly back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Daly is rocked!
Rajantaka lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Daly is still on wobbly legs! Can Rajantaka finish him?
Daly lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rajantaka circles away quickly and effectively.
Daly misses with a looping left.
Daly seems to have recovered his senses.
Rajantaka displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Daly throws out the jab.
Daly throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Daly misses with a combination
and Rajantaka counters with a leg kick.
Daly throws out a loose jab but Rajantaka uses good head movement to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Daly waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rajantaka.
Rajantaka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rajantaka lunges at Daly with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Daly's hand.
Rajantaka slips a straight right by Daly.#T2#
Some wild striking there from Daly.
Daly throws a hook to the side of Rajantaka's head but Rajantaka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rajantaka is looking to slow Daly down with leg kicks.
Daly sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#KD#
Rajantaka lands a big uppercut and Daly crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Daly looks OK. Rajantaka waves Daly back to his feet!
Daly swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rajantaka slips a jab from Daly.
And Rajantaka counters with a quick kick to the body but Daly blocks it.
Daly jabs Rajantaka right on the nose. Rajantaka blinks but takes it well.
Daly swinging wildly here.
A little feinted left hand from Rajantaka on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Daly in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
A telegraphed right hand from Daly misses the target.
And Rajantaka counters with a quick kick to the body but Daly blocks it.
Daly's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rajantaka misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Daly tries to bum rush Rajantaka with a series of wild strikes but Rajantaka uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Daly misses with a hook. Rajantaka ducked under it nicely.
Rajantaka is looking to counter the offense by Daly and move into the clinch.
Rajantaka slips a straight right by Daly.
Tarmo Rajantaka is winning the standup battle so far.
Daly throws a shot from downtown. Rajantaka moves away and avoids it.
Both fighters circling a little - Rajantaka finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Rajantaka scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Daly throws a series of punches but Rajantaka moves out of range.
Daly avoids a kick to the body.
#KD#
Rajantaka cracks Daly with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Daly looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Rajantaka finish him?
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!
Daly just misses with a punch to the body.
Daly swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rajantaka counters with a crisp right that sends Daly to the canvas! Rajantaka follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tarmo Rajantaka!
Tarmo Rajantaka thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 83
Date: Sep 08, 2021 |
#R1#
Nice jab there from Kuznetsov.
Rajantaka needs to keep his hands up - Kuznetsov had a free shot at his head there.
Rajantaka moves away from the strike by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov missing with a left hand there. Rajantaka was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kuznetsov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kuznetsov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rajantaka.
Rajantaka wants to counter the offense by Kuznetsov and move into the clinch position.
Kuznetsov throws a right hand that misses
and Rajantaka counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rajantaka lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kuznetsov will feel that in the morning.
Rajantaka slips under a jab from Kuznetsov.
Rajantaka throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Aleks Kuznetsov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuznetsov avoids the head kick by Rajantaka.
Kuznetsov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rajantaka manages to avoid it.
Kuznetsov throws the left hand but Rajantaka avoids the punch easily.
Kuznetsov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rajantaka.
Kuznetsov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rajantaka looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rajantaka ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rajantaka tries to counter with a clinch but Kuznetsov shakes him off and moves away.
Kuznetsov throws a shot from downtown. Rajantaka moves away and avoids it.
The fighters circling - Kuznetsov throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Kuznetsov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rajantaka blocks a jab.
Rajantaka is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Rajantaka lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kuznetsov works Rajantaka's body with a nice hook.#CL#
Kuznetsov closes the distance and clinches.
Rajantaka tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rajantaka throws a punch but it's blocked by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kuznetsov prevents a body shot from Rajantaka. #BC#
Kuznetsov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rajantaka takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rajantaka pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kuznetsov is out of range and Rajantaka settles back down.
Kuznetsov misses with a straight left.
Kuznetsov lands a head shot.
Kuznetsov swings widly with a right hand
#CL2#
and Rajantaka counters by moving into the clinch.
A short right from Rajantaka.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuznetsov tries to break free but Rajantaka pushes him back against the cage.#T2#
Rajantaka working Kuznetsov over with knees to the body.
Rajantaka tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kuznetsov can't break the clinch.
Kuznetsov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rajantaka misses with a knee to the head.
Rajantaka controlling the action here for a moment.
Rajantaka lands a nice knee to the body.
Rajantaka struggles to land a body shot inside as Kuznetsov controls his hands.
Rajantaka pushes Kuznetsov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rajantaka with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rajantaka is trying to stall.
Kuznetsov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rajantaka throws a punch but it's blocked by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov blocks an elbow strike from Rajantaka.
Kuznetsov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T3#
Rajantaka misses with a punch on the inside.
Rajantaka doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kuznetsov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Rajantaka.#BC#
Kuznetsov breaks the clinch.
Kuznetsov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kuznetsov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kuznetsov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rajantaka counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kuznetsov's knee momentarily.
Rajantaka pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rajantaka has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kuznetsov throws a hook but Rajantaka blocks it.
Kuznetsov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kuznetsov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rajantaka steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kuznetsov.
A telegraphed right hand from Kuznetsov misses the target.
Kuznetsov misses with a double jab.
Kuznetsov throws a jab but it's blocked by Rajantaka.
Kuznetsov misses with an uppercut.
Tarmo Rajantaka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kuznetsov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rajantaka.#T4#
Kuznetsov throws a jab when Rajantaka was well out of range.
Rajantaka throws a body shot but no joy.
Kuznetsov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rajantaka displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kuznetsov throws out the jab.
Kuznetsov with a nice calf kick.
Kuznetsov throws an ugly left hook that misses
#CL2#
and Rajantaka counters by moving into the clinch.
Kuznetsov is looking to break free of the clinch but Rajantaka has double underhooks.
Rajantaka misses with an elbow strike.
Kuznetsov is looking to break free of the clinch but Rajantaka has double underhooks.
Rajantaka creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kuznetsov's defenses.
Rajantaka swings wildly with an uppercut but Kuznetsov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rajantaka tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rajantaka misses with a knee strike.
Rajantaka tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rajantaka struggles to land a body shot inside as Kuznetsov controls his hands.
Rajantaka with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rajantaka tries to throw a body punch but Kuznetsov avoids it by throwing Rajantaka back against the cage.
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 Aleks Kuznetsov will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Rajantaka moves out of range of the strikes.
Rajantaka raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Rajantaka moves out of range as Kuznetsov strikes.
Rajantaka keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rajantaka's hands.
Kuznetsov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rajantaka was well out of range. Poor timing from Kuznetsov.
No luck for Kuznetsov with that takedown attempt.
Kuznetsov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kuznetsov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rajantaka walks into a jab.
A big right from Kuznetsov misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rajantaka moves out of range of the strikes.
Kuznetsov scores with a jab. Rajantaka acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rajantaka takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rajantaka slips under a jab.
Kuznetsov swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T1#
Kuznetsov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rajantaka throws a fast counter high kick but Kuznetsov manages to duck under it in time.
Kuznetsov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Rajantaka slips a jab from Kuznetsov.
Rajantaka steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Kuznetsov scores with a shot to the body.
Rajantaka lands with a good body shot.
Kuznetsov takes one to the side of the head.
Rajantaka connects with a leg kick.
Rajantaka takes a swing at Kuznetsov's ribcage but misses.
Kuznetsov tries to bum rush Rajantaka with a series of wild strikes but Rajantaka uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kuznetsov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kuznetsov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kuznetsov throws a right hand that misses
and Rajantaka makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rajantaka throws a leg kick but Kuznetsov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Rajantaka blocks a jab.
Kuznetsov scoring well with a low kick there.
Kuznetsov swings widly with a right hand
and Rajantaka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kuznetsov throws a jab but it's blocked by Rajantaka. #T2#
No joy there for Kuznetsov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kuznetsov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rajantaka.
Rajantaka misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kuznetsov has a takedown stuffed.
Kuznetsov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kuznetsov misses with a looping left.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kuznetsov.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleks Kuznetsov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kuznetsov looks to throw the jab but Rajantaka is out of range.
Rajantaka throws a body punch but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
Rajantaka moves out of range as Kuznetsov strikes.
Kuznetsov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rajantaka's waist but Rajantaka gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kuznetsov off to one side.
Rajantaka takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#T3#
Kuznetsov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sloppy strikes from Kuznetsov. Those never looked like landing.
A slow jab from Rajantaka misses its intended target.
Rajantaka lands with a nice body kick.
Kuznetsov is looking to chop away at Rajantaka's legs.
Kuznetsov misses the jab.
Rajantaka steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Rajantaka has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rajantaka there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kuznetsov throws an off balance right hand
#CL2#
and Rajantaka holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Rajantaka with a knee to the head.
Rajantaka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rajantaka connects with a knee to the head.
Rajantaka lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Kuznetsov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rajantaka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kuznetsov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rajantaka is looking to clinch.
Kuznetsov lands a glancing blow to the side of Rajantaka's head.#T4#
Rajantaka uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kuznetsov.
Rajantaka wants to counter with a clinch but Kuznetsov pushes him away.
Kuznetsov misses with a body kick.
Rajantaka throws a big counter head kick but Kuznetsov avoids it with no problem.
Kuznetsov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rajantaka.
Kuznetsov misses with a lunging right hand
and Kuznetsov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rajantaka is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#CL2#
Kuznetsov tries to keep at a distance but Rajantaka has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rajantaka lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rajantaka with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kuznetsov tries to circle away but Rajantaka has him pinned against the cage.
Rajantaka softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rajantaka is pushing Kuznetsov up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kuznetsov blocking some punches.
Rajantaka crunches a lovely knee into Kuznetsov's ribcage.
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 Aleks Kuznetsov will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Rajantaka swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A big left from Rajantaka misses.
Kuznetsov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#CL#
Kuznetsov clinches with his opponent.
Tarmo Rajantaka seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rajantaka misses with a punch to the body.
Rajantaka keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kuznetsov's efforts to push away.
Rajantaka lands a hook that snaps the head of Kuznetsov backwards.
Rajantaka tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rajantaka scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rajantaka landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kuznetsov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznetsov tries to circle away but Rajantaka has him pinned against the cage.
Rajantaka is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Rajantaka throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rajantaka missing with knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kuznetsov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T1#
Kuznetsov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rajantaka keeps control of Kuznetsov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rajantaka can't find room to land a body shot as Kuznetsov controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rajantaka.
Rajantaka softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rajantaka pushes Kuznetsov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Kuznetsov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Rajantaka has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rajantaka pressing his opponent against the cage.
Rajantaka tries to land knees in the clinch but Kuznetsov avoids the damage to the body.
Kuznetsov wants to break free but Rajantaka has control.
Rajantaka misses with an elbow strike.
Rajantaka lands a nice knee to the body.
Rajantaka tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rajantaka. #T2#
Rajantaka tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kuznetsov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rajantaka backwards.
Rajantaka lands a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rajantaka throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rajantaka tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rajantaka trying to land knees to the body.
Rajantaka tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rajantaka lands a nice uppercut.#BC#
Kuznetsov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rajantaka tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kuznetsov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rajantaka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kuznetsov throws a jab when Rajantaka was well out of range.
Kuznetsov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rajantaka was well out of range. Poor timing from Kuznetsov.
Rajantaka wants to counter the offense by Kuznetsov and move into the clinch position.
Kuznetsov throws a leg kick but Rajantaka sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kuznetsov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Aleks Kuznetsov is winning the standup battle so far.#T3#
Kuznetsov throws the left hand but Rajantaka avoids the punch easily.
Kuznetsov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kuznetsov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kuznetsov misses with a straight left.
Rajantaka wants to counter the offense by Kuznetsov and move into the clinch position.
Kuznetsov misses with a hook
and Rajantaka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kuznetsov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rajantaka's head.
Rajantaka lands a lovely overhand right.
Kuznetsov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A big right from Rajantaka misses.
Kuznetsov tries to land a leg kick but Rajantaka saw it coming and moves away.
A head kick misses from Rajantaka. #CL#
Kuznetsov has Rajantaka up against the cage in a clinch.
Rajantaka comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rajantaka has Kuznetsov pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Kuznetsov is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Rajantaka - that's hurt Kuznetsov badly! Oh, another knee lands and Kuznetsov is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Kuznetsov doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Tarmo Rajantaka!
Tarmo Rajantaka thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 76
Date: Aug 07, 2021 |
#R1#
Tribute throws a jab when Rajantaka was well out of range.
Tribute is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rajantaka.
Tribute throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tribute moves out of range of the leg kick from Rajantaka.
Tribute misses with a body shot.
Rajantaka connects with a solid leg kick.
Rajantaka misses with a kick to the body
and Tribute counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Tarmo Rajantaka has been cut.
An inside leg kick lands from Rajantaka.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Rajantaka closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tribute working some nice short punches in the clinch.
I was talking to Tribute's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Tribute lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tribute tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rajantaka keeps control of Tribute as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T1#
Rajantaka displaying some good clinch control by pressing Tribute up against the cage.
Rajantaka landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Tribute lands a shoulder strike.
Rajantaka misses with a knee strike.
A short uppercut from Tribute.
Tribute lands a left hand.
Tribute is looking to break free of the clinch but Rajantaka has double underhooks.
Rajantaka using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tribute has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#BC#
Tribute escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tribute misses the shot to the body.
Tribute misses with a hook
letting Rajantaka counter with a right hand.
Tribute avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rajantaka connects with the punch.#CUT2#It looks like Tank Tribute has been cut.
Rajantaka with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tribute to score with a decent uppercut.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tribute keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rajantaka.
Tribute misses with a looping left.#KD#
Tribute lands a big uppercut and Rajantaka crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Rajantaka looks OK. Tribute waves Rajantaka back to his feet!#ROC#Rajantaka is rocked!
Tribute shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Rajantaka takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Tribute sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Rajantaka bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tank Tribute!
Tank Tribute made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying '(Stares at the crowd where Donkey and SPPS Owner Hare sits) Hey Donkey!!! I love it when you pick the opponent in your previews coz when you do, I always win. (smiles 😈 at Donkey while clapping) '. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 70
Date: Jul 07, 2021 |
#R1#
Rajantaka getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rajantaka connects with a leg kick.
No luck for Akerfeldt with that takedown attempt.
Rajantaka scores with a nice body kick.
#CL#
Akerfeldt moves into the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Rajantaka. #TD#
Akerfeldt has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Rajantaka regains guard immediately. #SUB#
Akerfeldt drops back looking for a leg! Rajantaka is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rajantaka manages to kick Akerfeldt off! Akerfeldt jumps back into Rajantaka's guard.
We've been hearing that Akerfeldt has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB#
Akerfeldt drops back looking for a leg! Rajantaka is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rajantaka manages to kick Akerfeldt off! Akerfeldt jumps back into Rajantaka's guard.
Rajantaka is trying to keep Akerfeldt in close.
#T1#
Akerfeldt throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Akerfeldt throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rajantaka works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Akerfeldt drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Akerfeldt jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Akerfeldt drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Akerfeldt jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Akerfeldt throwing strikes but missing.
Akerfeldt postures up.
Rajantaka really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Akerfeldt. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Akerfeldt passes Rajantaka's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Akerfeldt is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rajantaka sees it coming and defends easily.
Akerfeldt throwing shots but Rajantaka is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Akerfeldt is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Akerfeldt is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Akerfeldt is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rajantaka doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Akerfeldt. #T3##SUB#
Akerfeldt wants to work for an arm triangle but Rajantaka is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Akerfeldt is looking for a kimura but Rajantaka is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Akerfeldt to get the leverage.
Rajantaka trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Akerfeldt is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Akerfeldt prevents Rajantaka from improving his position.#T4##SUB#
Akerfeldt is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Akerfeldt has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Rajantaka defend it? Akerfeldt steps over the head and cranks it - Rajantaka is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Akerfeldt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bjorn Akerfeldt!
Bjorn Akerfeldt thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 63
Date: Jun 02, 2021 |
#R1#
Wieczorek keeps the fight on the outside.
Wieczorek misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rajantaka misses with a wild body shot.
Wieczorek swinging wildly here.
Rajantaka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wieczorek.
Rajantaka tries to clinch but Wieczorek is having none of it.
Wieczorek misses with a straight right.
Rajantaka throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Wieczorek keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wieczorek rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#CL2#
and Rajantaka counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rajantaka.
Rajantaka blocks an uppercut.
Rajantaka is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Rajantaka tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#BC#
Wieczorek manages to break the clinch.
Rajantaka just misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
Wieczorek misses with a looping left.
Wieczorek swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rajantaka counters with a nice leg kick.
Rajantaka has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Wieczorek is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Rajantaka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wieczorek.
Rajantaka jabs Wieczorek right on the nose. Wieczorek blinks but takes it well.#CUT2#It looks like Lukasz Wieczorek has been cut.
Wieczorek swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice side step and Rajantaka releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#CL2#
Rajantaka closes the distance and clinches.
Rajantaka can't find room to land a body shot as Wieczorek controls the action.
Rajantaka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wieczorek misses with some punches.
Wieczorek lands a right hand.
I was talking to Wieczorek's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Wieczorek's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC#
Wieczorek breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wieczorek misses with a looping right.
Wieczorek misses with an uppercut. Rajantaka saw that one coming.
Wieczorek throws a poor cross that misses
and Rajantaka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rajantaka slips a jab from Wieczorek.
Rajantaka looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Wieczorek scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rajantaka takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wieczorek throws a lazy right hand but Rajantaka sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wieczorek misses with a lunging right hand
and Rajantaka counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rajantaka fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wieczorek was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wieczorek throws a series of punches but Rajantaka avoids them all with ease.
Wieczorek loads up on a big right hand but Rajantaka slips the punch.
Wieczorek is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Wieczorek throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Wieczorek misses with a two punch combination.
Rajantaka takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#ROC#Rajantaka is rocked!
Rajantaka lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wieczorek's sensitive parts.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rajantaka.
Rajantaka gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Wieczorek gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Rajantaka is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lukasz Wieczorek!
Lukasz Wieczorek 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:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 56
Date: Apr 28, 2021 |
#R1#
Rajantaka takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fury throws a right hand that misses
and Rajantaka counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rajantaka's jab looks to have found its range, popping Fury under the eye.#CUT2#It looks like John Fury has been cut.
Fury catches Rajantaka with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fury misses with a jab to the body
and Rajantaka counters with a thumping low kick.
Rajantaka moves in looking to clinch but Fury pushes him off.#KD#
Fury drops Rajantaka with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Rajantaka looks back up at him and smiles so Fury waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC#Rajantaka is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Fury engages and cracks Rajantaka with a massive lead left hook - Rajantaka tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Fury is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Fury!
After the fight, John Fury 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:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 49
Date: Mar 20, 2021 |
#R1#
Rajantaka jabs at Junior's body.
Junior looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rajantaka tries to land a front kick but Junior steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rajantaka misses with a head kick.
Rajantaka checks a low kick from Junior.
Tarmo Rajantaka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rajantaka buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rajantaka stuffs the takedown.#TD#
Junior closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Rajantaka's guard.
Rajantaka keeping moving, preventing Junior from controlling successfully.
Rajantaka keeping full guard, as Junior tries to pass.
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.
Junior is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Junior trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Rajantaka avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Junior wants to pass the guard but Rajantaka is keeping the position.
Junior 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.
Junior pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rajantaka is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rajantaka pushes Junior away with a front kick.
Rajantaka throws a sloppy head kick and Junior moves out of range easily.
Junior appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#CL2#
Junior gets tackled into the cage by Rajantaka. Rajantaka maintains the clinch. #T2#
Rajantaka will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Junior up against the cage.
Rajantaka using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Junior has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rajantaka prevents a takedown attempt there.
Rajantaka doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rajantaka unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Junior managing to block the knees to the body from Rajantaka.
Rajantaka lands a good knee to the midsection. Junior won't want to take too many of those.
Rajantaka makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rajantaka lands a nice knee to the body.
Junior is breathing heavily.
Rajantaka doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T3#
Rajantaka taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Rajantaka softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rajantaka using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Rajantaka landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Rajantaka with a knee to the head.
Rajantaka landing knees to the head.
Junior takes a shot to the head.
Rajantaka tries to land a knee to the head but Junior blocks with his arms.
Rajantaka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rajantaka lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Junior tries to pull guard but Rajantaka forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Junior. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rajantaka looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Rajantaka landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knees in the clinch landing for Rajantaka.
Rajantaka lands a nice elbow.
Rajantaka works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rajantaka creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Junior's defenses.
Rajantaka scores with a knee to the head.
Junior takes a knee right on the jaw!
#ROC2#Junior is rocked!
Rajantaka lands a big knee! That's hurt Junior! Oh, he's all over the place! Rajantaka lands another knee that sends Junior to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tarmo Rajantaka!
A victorious Tarmo Rajantaka thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 42
Date: Feb 20, 2021 |
#R1#
Rajantaka looks for the body kick but Bolt saw that one coming.
Rajantaka takes one on the button.
Rajantaka 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.
Bolt rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rajantaka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bolt throws a poor cross that misses
and Rajantaka makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rajantaka takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rajantaka throws a body kick that misses.
Rajantaka tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bolt swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A little jabbing left from Bolt on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rajantaka throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rajantaka walks into a left hand.
Bolt fails with a takedown attempt.
Rajantaka looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rajantaka is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Rajantaka takes one to the side of the head.
#CL#
Rajantaka gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rajantaka missing with knees to the body.
Rajantaka prevents the takedown attempt.
The referee is keeping an eye on Rajantaka - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Rajantaka comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Rajantaka connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bolt's face.
Rajantaka with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #TD2#
Bolt pulls guard successfully.
Bolt keeping full guard, as Rajantaka tries to pass.
Bolt looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rajantaka is one step ahead there.
Rajantaka wants to pass the guard but Bolt is keeping the position.
Our spies down at at The Grind inform us that Bolt has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T2#
Bolt has his hands on Rajantaka's head, controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rajantaka preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Bolt looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Rajantaka is defending well. Bolt quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Rajantaka has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Bolt celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Derwent Bolt!
A very excited looking Derwent Bolt 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:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 36
Date: Jan 20, 2021 |
#R1#
Steed moves out of range of the leg kick from Rajantaka.
Steed cracks Rajantaka with a good jab.
Steed misses with an uppercut. Rajantaka saw that one coming.
Nemesis Steed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rajantaka moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Steed scoring well with a low kick there.
#CL#
Rajantaka has Steed up against the cage in a clinch.
Steed throws a head punch that misses.
Steed can't break the clinch.
Rajantaka tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rajantaka using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Steed has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rajantaka trying to land knees to the body.
Rajantaka misses with an elbow over the top.
Steed looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rajantaka tries a body shot but Steed blocks it.
Rajantaka scores with a shot to the side of Steed's head.
Steed wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rajantaka has him pressed against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T1#
Rajantaka tries a knee to the head but Steed blocks it.
Rajantaka tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rajantaka misses with the head strike.
Steed wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rajantaka scores with a knee to the head.
Steed's coach down at BaeRZ's MMA Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Steed's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Steed blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Steed lands a left hand.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Rajantaka comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Rajantaka working Steed over with knees to the body.
Rajantaka missing with knees to the body.
Rajantaka unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Rajantaka with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rajantaka tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Steed avoids it.
Rajantaka with a knee to the head.
#T2#
Rajantaka throws a knee to the head but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steed trying to stall but Rajantaka improves his position.
A knee to the head by Rajantaka.
Rajantaka crunches a lovely knee into Steed's ribcage.
Rajantaka gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Steed is trying to break the clinch but Rajantaka is controlling him.
Rajantaka lands an elbow inside that Steed shrugs off. #CUT#It looks like Nemesis Steed has been cut.
Steed takes an elbow to the temple.
Steed on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Steed blocks an elbow strike from Rajantaka.
Steed is trying to break the clinch but Rajantaka is controlling him.
Steed working hard to break the clinch.
Steed blocks an elbow strike from Rajantaka.
Steed misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rajantaka misses with a knee strike.
#T3#
Rajantaka working Steed over with knees to the body.
Rajantaka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Steed's elbow.
Rajantaka lands with a light punch inside.
Rajantaka tries a knee to the head but Steed blocks it.
Rajantaka throws an elbow that misses.
Rajantaka utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Steed looks winded!
Rajantaka keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Steed's efforts to push away.
Rajantaka tries to land a knee to the head but Steed blocks with his arms.
Rajantaka presses Steed against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#KD#
Rajantaka drops Steed with a big knee straight up the middle! Steed is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC#Steed is rocked!
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!
Steed takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Steed is still on wobbly legs! Can Rajantaka finish him?
Rajantaka looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Steed scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rajantaka feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Steed collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Tarmo Rajantaka!
Tarmo Rajantaka seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Nemesis Steed had this to say: 'He got lucky is all! The whole WORLD knows Nemesis Steed is the greatest of ALL time!'. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 27
Date: Dec 05, 2020 |
#R1#
A punch combination from Bard misses.
Bard lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rajantaka circles away quickly and effectively.
Bard throws a jab but it's blocked by Rajantaka.
Rajantaka thuds his shin into the meat of Bard's side.
Rajantaka takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bard throws a lazy uppercut
and Rajantaka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rajantaka scores with a push kick.
Bard jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rajantaka dodges the punch combination from Bard.
Bard jabs at Rajantaka's body.#CL2#
Rajantaka has managed to clinch.
Rajantaka lands with a left to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rajantaka comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#It looks like Mike Bard has been cut.
Rajantaka has Bard pressed against the cage, preventing Bard from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD#
Bard successfully pulls guard.
Rajantaka trying to control the position from guard on top but Bard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bard trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bard is on top in guard.
Bard missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bard throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rajantaka works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bard has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bard's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bard trying to control the position from guard on top but Rajantaka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rajantaka working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bard.
Rajantaka preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bard throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rajantaka works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rajantaka keeping moving, preventing Bard from controlling successfully.
Bard 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.#T2#
Bard throws a big elbow that misses.
Bard trying to control but Rajantaka is working from the bottom.
Bard throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Bard 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.
Bard postures up in Rajantaka's guard and throws a big left but Rajantaka blocks it.
Bard postures up in Rajantaka's guard and throws a big left but Rajantaka blocks it.
Bard missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rajantaka can do anything to dispel that myth.
Rajantaka controls Bard momentarily but Bard frees himself.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Bard throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice shot lands for Bard.
Bard throws a right and a left that Rajantaka avoids nicely. #CL2#
Rajantaka drives through and clinches with Bard against the cage.
Rajantaka lands a right hand.
Rajantaka landing knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Rajantaka.
Rajantaka with a knee to the head.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Rajantaka landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Bard is breathing heavily.
Rajantaka throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bard blocks it with crossed arms.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rajantaka leaning against his opponent.
Rajantaka gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bard throws a punch but it's blocked by Rajantaka.
Rajantaka tries to work over Bard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bard tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rajantaka slowing the pace effectively.
Rajantaka with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#T4#
Rajantaka lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Bard is trying to push Rajantaka away but Rajantaka has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Bard breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rajantaka. That's going to slow Bard down.
Bard's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Bard duly obliges.
Rajantaka throws a head kick but Bard moves out of range.
Bard ducks under a wild hook from Rajantaka.
Rajantaka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bard shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #CL2#
Rajantaka closes the distance and clinches.
Rajantaka throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rajantaka tries a knee to the head but Bard blocks it.
Bard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bard tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rajantaka just stands there and leans against the cage.
Rajantaka is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Bard jumps guard but Rajantaka stands there with Bard around his waist. Bard gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Bard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch on the inside from Bard fails to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tarmo Rajantaka will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mike Bard's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Bard throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rajantaka is looking to land body kicks.
Bard rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Rajantaka counter with a right hand.
Rajantaka goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bard was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rajantaka needs to keep his hands up - Bard had a free shot at his head there.
Bard misses with a body shot.
Rajantaka misses with a kick to the body.
Bard lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rajantaka tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bard manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bard scores with a kick to the midsection.
Rajantaka misses with a body kick.
Rajantaka connects with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bard tries to bum rush Rajantaka with a series of wild strikes but Rajantaka uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rajantaka stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rajantaka wants it to stay on the feet.
Bard scores with a nice strike.
Bard defending well as Rajantaka loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rajantaka wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mike Bard is winning the standup battle so far.
Bard throws a body kick that misses. #T1#
Rajantaka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bard throws a leg kick
and Rajantaka counters with a nice uppercut.
Rajantaka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bard moves away.
Rajantaka scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tarmo Rajantaka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rajantaka works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bard tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rajantaka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A slow jab from Bard misses its intended target.
Some bone on bone action there as Rajantaka checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rajantaka keeps Bard at a distance using the push kick.
Bard throws a leg kick
and Rajantaka counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rajantaka lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#CL2#
Rajantaka has closed the distance and engaged Bard in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rajantaka lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Rajantaka landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Rajantaka lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rajantaka lands an elbow inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bard. #T2#
Bard tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rajantaka smiles and moves away.
Rajantaka tries to clinch but Bard is having none of it.
Bard shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Bard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rajantaka pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rajantaka lands a nice looking body shot.
Bard takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rajantaka.#CL2#
Rajantaka moves into the clinch successfully.
Rajantaka lands a nice knee to the body.
Bard tries to pull guard but Rajantaka won't allow it.
Bard can't break the clinch.
Rajantaka prevents a body shot from Bard.
Bard is trying to drag Rajantaka to the mat but Rajantaka just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Rajantaka is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Rajantaka scores with a knee to the head.
#T3#
Rajantaka scores a nice knee to the body.
Rajantaka throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bard blocks it with crossed arms.
Rajantaka scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rajantaka has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rajantaka gets through Bard's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rajantaka just leaning against Bard, taking a breather.
Rajantaka connects with a knee to the head.
Rajantaka lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rajantaka with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rajantaka stalling against the cage.
Bard fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rajantaka connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bard's face.
Bard is trying to pull guard but Rajantaka has him pressed against the cage.
Bard fails to pull guard.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rajantaka.
Rajantaka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice elbow from Rajantaka. #ROC2#Bard is rocked!#T4#
Rajantaka lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Oh Bard is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rajantaka is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Rajantaka working the clinch nicely. Bard is working for position but Rajantaka cracks him with a big knee to the head! Bard crumples up against the cage and Rajantaka lands two more shots before the ref can save Bard! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Tarmo Rajantaka!
After winning the bout, Tarmo Rajantaka 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:
Checkmate Contenders 7
Date: Nov 04, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith moves out of range as Rajantaka strikes.
Good work by Rajantaka as he checks the leg kick.
We've been told by Rajantaka's head coaches at Zenarals' House that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rajantaka with a jab.#CUT#It looks like Onterrio Smith has been cut.
Smith misses with a body kick.#KD2#
Smith lands a big head kick that sends Rajantaka tumbling to the mat! Smith takes a step backwards and waves Rajantaka back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Rajantaka is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Tarmo Rajantaka has been cut.
Rajantaka throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Oh Rajantaka is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
Rajantaka seems to have got his legs back now.
Smith feints a jab and as Rajantaka dips his head, Smith unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Rajantaka right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Rajantaka falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Smith smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Onterrio Smith!
Our winner, Onterrio Smith, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Checkmate Fight Night 12
Date: Oct 07, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zalac takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rajantaka lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT2#It looks like Alen Zalac has been cut.
Zalac lands a lovely overhand right.#CL2#
Rajantaka clinches up with Zalac and pushes him back against the cage.
Rajantaka tries a knee to the head but Zalac blocks it.
Knees to the body from Rajantaka.
Rajantaka using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Rajantaka landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Zalac is breathing heavily.
Rajantaka connects with a nasty looking knee right to Zalac's face.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rajantaka landing knees to the head.
Rajantaka unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Rajantaka lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Rajantaka working Zalac over with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Rajantaka.
Rajantaka comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nice body punch from Rajantaka.
Rajantaka lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Rajantaka lands a good knee to the midsection. Zalac won't want to take too many of those.
A bit of stalling here from Rajantaka.
Rajantaka lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Rajantaka lands an elbow that stopped Zalac in his tracks for a moment.
Zalac being controlled against the cage.
Rajantaka gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Rajantaka connects with a nasty looking knee right to Zalac's face.
Rajantaka lands a damaging elbow.
Rajantaka lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A knee to the head by Rajantaka.
#CUT2#Alen Zalac's cut is getting worse.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rajantaka gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Zalac takes an elbow to the temple. #T2#
Rajantaka scores with a knee to the head.
#ROC2#Zalac is rocked!
Rajantaka crunches a lovely knee into Zalac's ribcage.
Oh Zalac is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rajantaka lands a right hand.
Rajantaka jerks Zalac's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Zalac drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Rajantaka goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Rajantaka because Zalac was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Tarmo Rajantaka!
A very excited looking Tarmo Rajantaka 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:
Checkmate Championship 10
Date: Sep 26, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rajantaka wants to clinch up but Mataitai keeps it at a distance.
Mataitai defending well as Rajantaka loads up on a big left hand.
Rajantaka is looking to clinch but Mataitai is avoiding it.
We've been told by Mataitai's head coaches at Brooklyn MMA & Fitness that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rajantaka wants to clinch.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rajantaka lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#BC#
Mataitai manages to break the clinch.
Rajantaka doesn't manage to clinch there - Mataitai circles away.
#CL2#
Rajantaka drives through and clinches with Mataitai against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mataitai is trying to push Rajantaka away but Rajantaka has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Rajantaka keeps control of Mataitai as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rajantaka misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rajantaka using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mataitai has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rajantaka misses with a knee strike.
Mataitai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mataitai blocks an elbow strike from Rajantaka.
#T1#
Rajantaka prevents Mataitai from breaking the clinch.
Mataitai can't break the clinch.
Rajantaka with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Willy Mataitai has been cut.
Mataitai tries to break free but Rajantaka pushes him back against the cage.
Rajantaka just leaning against Mataitai, taking a breather.
Mataitai misses with some punches.
Rajantaka misses with an elbow over the top.
Mataitai is trying to break the clinch but Rajantaka has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Mataitai's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rajantaka looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mataitai was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rajantaka tries to clinch but Mataitai moves out of range.
Rajantaka tries to clinch up but Mataitai circles away and keeps his distance.
Mataitai looks to score with a jab to the body but Rajantaka is just out of range.
Mataitai throws an ugly left hook that misses
#CL2#
and Rajantaka counters by moving into the clinch.
Rajantaka with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rajantaka tries to land a knee to the head but Mataitai blocks with his arms.
#BC#
Mataitai's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A telegraphed right hand from Mataitai misses the target.
Rajantaka tries to clinch but Mataitai is having none of it. #T2#
Rajantaka is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rajantaka slips a jab from Mataitai.
Mataitai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mataitai sets himself, and Rajantaka steps forward looking for the clinch! Mataitai avoids it this time.
Mataitai misses with a hook to the body
#CL2#
and Rajantaka holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Mataitai dodges an elbow strike from Rajantaka.
Mataitai is trying to push Rajantaka away but Rajantaka has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Rajantaka throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Mataitai tries to circle away but Rajantaka has him pinned against the cage.
Rajantaka creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mataitai's defenses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Mataitai breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rajantaka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rajantaka scores with a jab to the jaw.
A big right from Mataitai misses.
Mataitai on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rajantaka is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rajantaka takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T3#
Rajantaka defending well as Mataitai loads up on a big left hand.
Mataitai avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It looked like Mataitai wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rajantaka tries to clinch there but Mataitai circles away.
Rajantaka takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mataitai's corner calls for a 1-2. Mataitai obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #ROC#Rajantaka is rocked!
Rajantaka moves out of range as Mataitai strikes.
Rajantaka tries to clinch up but Mataitai circles away and keeps his distance.
Mataitai scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rajantaka doesn't seem bothered though.
Rajantaka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mataitai.
Mataitai jabs Rajantaka to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Willy Mataitai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mataitai takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Rajantaka fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rajantaka just misses with a punch to the body.
Rajantaka throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Rajantaka doesn't manage to clinch there - Mataitai circles away.
Rajantaka is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T4#
Rajantaka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Mataitai on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mataitai throws out a loose jab but Rajantaka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rajantaka is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Mataitai keeps the fight on the outside.
Mataitai throws an overhand right that lands on Rajantaka's shoulder, as Rajantaka tries to avoid the shot.
Rajantaka is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rajantaka. Mataitai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mataitai throws a body shot but no joy.
Rajantaka is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Mataitai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rajantaka.
Rajantaka is looking to clinch but Mataitai is avoiding it.
Rajantaka blocks a jab.
Rajantaka throws a front kick that sends Mataitai stumbling back into the cage.#CL2#
Rajantaka rushes Mataitai and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Mataitai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rajantaka wants to clinch.
Rajantaka tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mataitai paws at him with a jab and circles away.
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 Willy Mataitai will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Willy Mataitai's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Rajantaka doesn't manage to clinch there - Mataitai circles away.
Rajantaka tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mataitai throwing a counter right hand but Rajantaka manages to avoid it.
Rajantaka wants to clinch.
Rajantaka misses with a wild body shot.
Mataitai misses with a straight right.
Rajantaka slips under a jab from Mataitai.
Rajantaka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mataitai throws a jab but it's blocked by Rajantaka.
Mataitai scores with a shot to the body.
Rajantaka throws a head kick that half lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rajantaka tries to clinch but Mataitai is having none of it.
Mataitai was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL2#
Rajantaka drives through and clinches with Mataitai against the cage.
Mataitai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Mataitai breaks from the clinch.
Rajantaka tries to clinch but Mataitai moves out of range.
Mataitai lands a slapping body shot.
#T1#
Mataitai throws a jab when Rajantaka was well out of range.
Rajantaka wants to clinch but Mataitai slips to the side
and Mataitai counters with a nice body shot.
Mataitai throws a jab but it's blocked by Rajantaka.
Mataitai scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rajantaka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Mataitai misses.
Mataitai cracks Rajantaka with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mataitai avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mataitai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mataitai keeps the fight on the outside.
Rajantaka fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rajantaka takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mataitai misses with a hook.
Mataitai loads up on a big right hand but Rajantaka slips the punch.
Mataitai missing with a left hand there. Rajantaka was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mataitai circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rajantaka slips a jab from Mataitai.
Rajantaka tries to counter by closing the distance.
Rajantaka is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mataitai rather than just go for the knockout.#T2#
Mataitai connects with a body shot that sends Rajantaka's belly button to the back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rajantaka moves in looking to clinch but Mataitai pushes him off.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Rajantaka tries to clinch up but Mataitai circles away and keeps his distance.
Rajantaka looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mataitai circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mataitai scores with a sloppy right hand. Rajantaka should have avoided that one.
A swing and a miss from Mataitai.
Mataitai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rajantaka.
Mataitai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rajantaka can do to turn this around?
Rajantaka ducks under a wild hook from Mataitai.#CL2#
Rajantaka closes the distance and pushes Mataitai back into the cage.
Rajantaka using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mataitai has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mataitai is trying to push Rajantaka away but Rajantaka has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Mataitai breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mataitai avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rajantaka takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rajantaka is still on wobbly legs! Can Mataitai finish him?
Rajantaka slips under a jab.
Rajantaka seems to have recovered his senses.#T3#
Mataitai misses with a body shot.
Mataitai's corner calls for a 1-2. Mataitai obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rajantaka tries to clinch but Mataitai is having none of it.
Mataitai jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rajantaka lands with a kick to the temple. Mataitai shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Rajantaka is looking to clinch but Mataitai is avoiding it.
Willy Mataitai is winning the standup battle so far.
Mataitai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mataitai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mataitai throws an ugly left hook that misses
#CL2#
and Rajantaka counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Rajantaka keeps control of Mataitai as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Mataitai breaks the clinch.
Rajantaka fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rajantaka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rajantaka attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A big right from Mataitai misses.
Rajantaka walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rajantaka fails in his attempt to clinch. #T4#
Mataitai circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Rajantaka has managed to clinch.
Mataitai blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rajantaka.
Rajantaka throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mataitai blocks it with crossed arms.
Rajantaka with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rajantaka throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#BC#
Mataitai breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rajantaka moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Rajantaka.
Mataitai circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mataitai looks to land a left hand but Rajantaka moved out of range nicely.
Mataitai looks to land a left hand but Rajantaka moved out of range nicely.
Rajantaka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rajantaka tries to close the distance and clinch but Mataitai swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mataitai swats away the attempt to clinch by Rajantaka.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Willy Mataitai dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Willy Mataitai's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Mataitai throws a looping overhand right but Rajantaka ducks down to avoid it.
Rajantaka doesn't manage to clinch there - Mataitai circles away.
#KD#
Mataitai sends Rajantaka crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Mataitai is motioning to the referee to let Rajantaka up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Mataitai avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#KD#
Oh, that's a big right hand from Mataitai and Rajantaka goes tumbling to the canvas! Mataitai follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SU#
Mataitai stands up out of the half guard.
Mataitai throws a hook but Rajantaka avoids it easily.
Rajantaka tries a head kick but it misses.
Mataitai is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mataitai pounces like a tiger and cracks Rajantaka with a vicious hook! Rajantaka is down but not out! Mataitai follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Willy Mataitai!
Willy Mataitai really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Brooklyn Apothecary logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
Checkmate Fight Night 10
Date: Aug 12, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rajantaka throws out a powerful jab.#TD#
Akerfeldt fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Rajantaka sprawls well initially but Akerfeldt persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Akerfeldt is trying for a kimura here. Rajantaka looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Akerfeldt wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bjorn Akerfeldt!
Bjorn Akerfeldt very nearly forgot to thank Iron Wolf Discount Supplements (Q159/$100, Laundry amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
Medieval Combat 4
Date: Jun 15, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rhea swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rajantaka moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rhea throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rajantaka tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Rajantaka closes the distance and clinches.
Rhea misses with a body punch.
Rhea throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Rajantaka on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rhea tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rajantaka throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rajantaka lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#CUT2#It looks like Ross Rhea has been cut.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Rajantaka takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Nice elbow from Rhea.
Rhea tries to work over Rajantaka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rajantaka.
Rajantaka with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rajantaka misses with a knee strike.
Rhea scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rajantaka using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rhea has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rhea throws an elbow but misses.
Rajantaka is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#T1#
Rajantaka misses with an elbow over the top.
Rajantaka misses with a knee to the head.
Rhea lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rajantaka.
Rajantaka lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#Ross Rhea's cut is getting worse.
A short left from Rhea.
Rajantaka lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#Ross Rhea's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Rajantaka gets through Rhea's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rajantaka with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rhea swings wildly with an uppercut but Rajantaka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rajantaka misses with a knee strike.
Rajantaka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rhea throws a head punch that misses.
Rhea misses with an elbow over the top.
Rajantaka throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rhea tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rajantaka's elbow.
Rhea misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Rhea misses with a punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rajantaka creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rhea's defenses.
Rajantaka lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#Jeez, Ross Rhea's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Rhea misses with a punch to the body.
Rhea lands with a short shot to the head.
I was talking to Rhea's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Rajantaka avoiding damage.
Rhea throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Rajantaka lands a knee to the head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ross Rhea's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tarmo Rajantaka!
Tarmo Rajantaka decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Rural Champion 3
Date: Mar 14, 2020 |
#R1#
Rajantaka misses the jab.#CL2#
Rajantaka clinches up against the cage.
Macgregor definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Macgregor avoids a wild elbow strike from Rajantaka.
Rajantaka misses with an elbow over the top.
Rajantaka looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Macgregor takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#
It looks like Lewis Macgregor has been cut.
Macgregor has Rajantaka pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rajantaka manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Macgregor looking for a takedown.
Macgregor drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rajantaka gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lewis Macgregor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Macgregor has Rajantaka pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rajantaka manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rajantaka creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Macgregor's defenses.
Rajantaka gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Macgregor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rajantaka just misses with a elbow thrown towards Macgregor's brow.
Macgregor taking a breather.
Macgregor misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rajantaka.
Rajantaka lands a damaging elbow. #T1#
Rajantaka lands an elbow that stopped Macgregor in his tracks for a moment.
Macgregor has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rajantaka avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Rajantaka throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Rajantaka comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Macgregor goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rajantaka prevents it.
Rajantaka creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Macgregor's defenses. #CUT2#
Lewis Macgregor's cut is getting worse.
Rajantaka lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Rajantaka prevents a takedown attempt there.
Macgregor is breathing heavily.
Rajantaka prevents a takedown attempt there.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rajantaka. #CUT2#
Lewis Macgregor's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Rajantaka lands an elbow that stopped Macgregor in his tracks for a moment.
Rajantaka lands an elbow just above Macgregor 's eye. #CUT2#
Jeez, Lewis Macgregor's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Rajantaka comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Lewis Macgregor's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tarmo Rajantaka!
A relieved looking Tarmo Rajantaka 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:
QFC Tournament 948 Round 2
Date: Jan 20, 2020 |
#R1#
McDrippy moves out of range of the body kick from Rajantaka.
Rajantaka misses with a wild body shot.
McDrippy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL#
Rajantaka fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McDrippy, pushing him back against the cage.
Rajantaka blocks an uppercut.
McDrippy tries to work over Rajantaka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McDrippy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rajantaka comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#
It looks like Flange McDrippy has been cut.
McDrippy blocks the elbow strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
McDrippy lands a body shot.
McDrippy throws a punch but it's blocked by Rajantaka.
Rajantaka throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Rajantaka throws an elbow that misses.
McDrippy misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rajantaka creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McDrippy's defenses.
Rajantaka's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McDrippy misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rajantaka.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDrippy blocks an elbow strike.
McDrippy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rajantaka pushes off an throws an elbow but McDrippy leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T1#
Rajantaka gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Rajantaka creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
McDrippy throws a punch but it's blocked by Rajantaka.
McDrippy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McDrippy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McDrippy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rajantaka lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Rajantaka throws an elbow but it misses.
Rajantaka throws an elbow that misses.
Rajantaka taking a breather.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rajantaka.
Rajantaka pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
McDrippy takes an elbow to the forehead.
Rajantaka creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
McDrippy is working Rajantaka over against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McDrippy.
Rajantaka just leaning against McDrippy, taking a breather.
Rajantaka lands an elbow inside that McDrippy shrugs off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rajantaka just misses with a elbow thrown towards McDrippy's brow.
Rajantaka pushes off an throws an elbow but McDrippy leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
McDrippy misses with some punches.
#T2#
McDrippy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rajantaka lands an elbow just above McDrippy 's eye.
McDrippy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rajantaka's elbow.
McDrippy takes an elbow to the temple.
Rajantaka creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McDrippy.
McDrippy can't find room to land a body shot as Rajantaka controls the action.
Rajantaka is pushing McDrippy up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Rajantaka misses with an elbow strike.
Rajantaka throws an elbow but it misses.
Rajantaka lands an elbow just above McDrippy 's eye.
McDrippy taking a breather.
Rajantaka lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rajantaka.
Rajantaka creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McDrippy's defenses.
Rajantaka lands an elbow inside.
Rajantaka gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
McDrippy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T3#
McDrippy blocks an elbow strike.
Rajantaka lands a damaging elbow.
McDrippy dodges an elbow strike from Rajantaka.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McDrippy.
McDrippy trying to control the position but instead, Rajantaka has worked for underhooks and has pushed McDrippy into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McDrippy.
Rajantaka lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rajantaka throws an elbow but misses.
McDrippy throws a punch but it's blocked by Rajantaka.
McDrippy can't find room to land a body shot as Rajantaka controls the action.
McDrippy avoids the elbow strike from Rajantaka, against the cage.
A short right from McDrippy on the inside.
Rajantaka lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
McDrippy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rajantaka creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McDrippy's defenses.
McDrippy avoids a wild elbow strike from Rajantaka.
Rajantaka has McDrippy pushed against the cage.
McDrippy lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rajantaka is breathing heavily.#T4#
Rajantaka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McDrippy tries to throw a body punch but Rajantaka avoids it by throwing McDrippy back against the cage.
Rajantaka throws an elbow but it misses.
McDrippy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rajantaka leaning his opponent against the cage.
McDrippy misses with a body punch.
McDrippy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rajantaka throws an elbow but misses.
McDrippy scores with a hook to the body.
McDrippy throws a punch but it's blocked by Rajantaka.
McDrippy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McDrippy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McDrippy looking to slow down the pace here.
McDrippy blocks the elbow strike.
A body shot lands from McDrippy.
A short body shot lands from McDrippy as the two fighters clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tarmo Rajantaka dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Flange McDrippy's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Rajantaka takes one to the side of the head.
McDrippy lands a jab to Rajantaka's midsection.#CL2#
McDrippy gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from McDrippy fails to land.
McDrippy is looking to control Rajantaka's arms but Rajantaka gets an underhook and turns him. Now McDrippy has his back to the cage.
McDrippy is trying to stall.
McDrippy swings wildly with an uppercut but Rajantaka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rajantaka throws an elbow that misses.
Rajantaka lands an elbow just above McDrippy 's eye.
A head punch on the inside from McDrippy fails to land.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rajantaka. #CUT#
That has opened up Flange McDrippy's cut even more.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDrippy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rajantaka's elbow.
McDrippy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rajantaka throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A bit of stalling here from Rajantaka.
Tarmo Rajantaka has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rajantaka lands an elbow inside that McDrippy shrugs off.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by McDrippy as Rajantaka tries to tie him up.
Rajantaka lands a damaging elbow. #T1#
Rajantaka throws an elbow that misses.
Rajantaka lands a nice elbow.
McDrippy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rajantaka's elbow.
McDrippy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rajantaka lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #ROC#
McDrippy is rocked!
McDrippy takes an elbow to the forehead.
McDrippy is still on wobbly legs! Can Rajantaka finish him?
McDrippy blocks an elbow strike.
Rajantaka creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rajantaka creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
McDrippy avoids the elbow strike from Rajantaka, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rajantaka just misses with a elbow thrown towards McDrippy's brow.
Rajantaka is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McDrippy can do to turn this around?
Rajantaka throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
McDrippy avoids the elbow strike from Rajantaka, against the cage.
Rajantaka throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
McDrippy avoids a wild elbow strike from Rajantaka.
McDrippy blocks an elbow strike from Rajantaka.
Stalling in the clinch from Rajantaka.
McDrippy avoids the elbow strike from Rajantaka, against the cage.
Rajantaka creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
McDrippy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rajantaka misses with an elbow over the top.
Rajantaka stalls.
Rajantaka throws an elbow but it misses.
McDrippy is trying to stall.
Rajantaka throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
McDrippy trying to stall but Rajantaka improves his position.
McDrippy seems to have recovered his senses.
McDrippy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right from McDrippy.
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!
McDrippy tries to work over Rajantaka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McDrippy tries a body shot but Rajantaka blocks it.
McDrippy pushes Rajantaka back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
McDrippy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McDrippy is trying to stall.
McDrippy throws a punch but it's blocked by Rajantaka.
McDrippy lands with a right to the head.
McDrippy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McDrippy tries a body shot but Rajantaka blocks it.
Rajantaka pushes off an throws an elbow but McDrippy leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
McDrippy pushes Rajantaka back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rajantaka throws an elbow but misses.
McDrippy lands a nice uppercut.
McDrippy is working Rajantaka over against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rajantaka just misses with a elbow thrown towards McDrippy's brow.
Rajantaka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McDrippy gets through Rajantaka's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McDrippy is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A short right from McDrippy.
Rajantaka takes a shot to the head. #T3#
McDrippy is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
McDrippy scores with a nice hook to the head.
A shot in the inside from McDrippy.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rajantaka just misses with a elbow thrown towards McDrippy's brow.
McDrippy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McDrippy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from McDrippy.
McDrippy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rajantaka blocks a body shot from McDrippy.
McDrippy lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from McDrippy.
McDrippy can't find room to land a body shot as Rajantaka controls the action.
McDrippy is leaning against Rajantaka and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McDrippy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rajantaka backwards.
Rajantaka blocks a body shot from McDrippy.
McDrippy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McDrippy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rajantaka's elbow.
McDrippy misses with some punches.
#T4#
McDrippy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McDrippy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rajantaka backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDrippy can't find room to land a body shot as Rajantaka controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from McDrippy.
Rajantaka throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A short left from McDrippy.
McDrippy gets through Rajantaka's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McDrippy misses with a body punch.
Rajantaka blocks a body shot from McDrippy.
A right hand to the body from McDrippy.
A right handed body shot lands from McDrippy.
McDrippy wants to stall.
Rajantaka takes a shot to the head.
McDrippy misses with a body punch.
Nice elbow from Rajantaka.
Rajantaka blocks a body shot from McDrippy.
McDrippy lands a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Flange McDrippy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Flange McDrippy's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
McDrippy keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
McDrippy darts in and clinches Rajantaka up against the cage.
Rajantaka comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
McDrippy avoids the elbow strike from Rajantaka, against the cage.
McDrippy scores with a shot to the side of Rajantaka's head.
McDrippy tries to throw a body punch but Rajantaka avoids it by throwing McDrippy back against the cage.
McDrippy takes an elbow to the forehead.
Rajantaka misses with an elbow over the top.
McDrippy blocks the elbow strike.
Rajantaka throws an elbow that misses.
Nice body punch from McDrippy - that landed with a thud.
Rajantaka throws an elbow that misses.
A head punch on the inside from McDrippy fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rajantaka lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
McDrippy misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from McDrippy.
Rajantaka creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
McDrippy tries to throw a body punch but Rajantaka avoids it by throwing McDrippy back against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rajantaka pushes off an throws an elbow but McDrippy leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Rajantaka creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T1#
McDrippy tries to throw a body punch but Rajantaka avoids it by throwing McDrippy back against the cage.
Rajantaka throws an elbow but it's blocked.
McDrippy blocks the elbow strike.
McDrippy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rajantaka's elbow.
McDrippy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for McDrippy.
A short body shot lands from McDrippy as the two fighters clinch.
Nice body punch from McDrippy.
McDrippy misses with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McDrippy.
A short right from McDrippy on the inside.
McDrippy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rajantaka backwards.
McDrippy tries a body shot but Rajantaka blocks it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McDrippy.
Still in the clinch, McDrippy scores with a nice short uppercut.
McDrippy is trying to stall.
McDrippy misses with a body punch.
McDrippy throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T2#
McDrippy looking to stall.
Rajantaka pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
McDrippy lands a body punch.
McDrippy lands with a right to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rajantaka blocks a body shot from McDrippy.
McDrippy lands an uppercut.
McDrippy is looking to control Rajantaka's arms but Rajantaka gets an underhook and turns him. Now McDrippy has his back to the cage.
McDrippy wants to stall.
McDrippy lands a body punch.
Good body shot from McDrippy.
McDrippy is looking to control Rajantaka's arms but Rajantaka gets an underhook and turns him. Now McDrippy has his back to the cage.
A shot in the inside from McDrippy.
McDrippy pushes Rajantaka back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McDrippy tries to stall but Rajantaka uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Rajantaka takes a shot to the head.
McDrippy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T3#
McDrippy trying to stall but Rajantaka improves his position.
McDrippy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rajantaka looks to throw an elbow but misses.
McDrippy lands an uppercut.
McDrippy lands a nice uppercut.
McDrippy dodges an elbow strike from Rajantaka.
Flange McDrippy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McDrippy struggles to land a body shot inside as Rajantaka controls his hands.
McDrippy gets through Rajantaka's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rajantaka pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
McDrippy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
McDrippy is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
McDrippy blocks an elbow strike from Rajantaka.
McDrippy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rajantaka backwards.
McDrippy blocks an elbow strike.#T4#
Rajantaka lands a nice elbow.
A short right from McDrippy.
Tarmo Rajantaka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A short left from McDrippy.
Rajantaka throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from McDrippy as the two fighters clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDrippy misses with some punches.
McDrippy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McDrippy struggles to land a body shot inside as Rajantaka controls his hands.
McDrippy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McDrippy scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from McDrippy.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rajantaka just misses with a elbow thrown towards McDrippy's brow.
McDrippy lands a shoulder strike.
McDrippy scores with a hook to the body.
McDrippy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Flange McDrippy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McDrippy 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight for Flange McDrippy!
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight for Flange McDrippy!
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight for Flange McDrippy!
Flange McDrippy wins by unanimous decision!
Flange McDrippy thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 948 Round 1
Date: Jan 19, 2020 |
#R1#
Lloyd fails with the takedown#CL#
and Rajantaka counters by clinching up.
Lloyd takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#
It looks like Darren Lloyd has been cut.
Rajantaka lands an elbow inside that Lloyd shrugs off.
Lloyd takes an elbow to the temple.
Rajantaka gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Rajantaka is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Rajantaka just leaning against Lloyd, taking a breather.
Rajantaka creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lloyd's defenses.
Rajantaka lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#
That has opened up Darren Lloyd's cut even more.
Rajantaka lands an elbow inside. #ROC#
Lloyd is rocked!
Rajantaka creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Lloyd! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Rajantaka.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tarmo Rajantaka!
Tarmo Rajantaka thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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