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Event:
Ashbourne Presents: Swarm
Date: Jul 08, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koivu tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Koivu misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Shellenberger seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Koivu shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Shellenberger pinned against the cage. Shellenberger gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Shellenberger looks to land a left hand but Koivu moved out of range nicely.
No luck for Shellenberger with that takedown attempt.
Koivu shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jack Shellenberger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rasmus Koivu.
Shellenberger lands with a nice combination. Koivu backs away looking to recover.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koivu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Koivu moves into the clinch.
Koivu is trying to break free.#BC#
Shellenberger escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Koivu is looking to clinch. #T1#
Koivu fails with the takedown.
Koivu moves to clinch but Shellenberger breaks away
and Shellenberger counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Koivu is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Koivu throws a one two combo.
Shellenberger fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Koivu avoids it really well and circles away.
Shellenberger shoots in for a takedown but Koivu shows good takedown defense.
Shellenberger misses with a takedown #TD2#
and Koivu counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Koivu. #SUB#
Shellenberger working for a triangle but Koivu defends it easily.
Shellenberger manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Koivu manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koivu pulls Shellenberger in to control the position.
Koivu is trying to keep Shellenberger in close.
Shellenberger looking to sit in guard and control but Koivu gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Koivu loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3#
Shellenberger is trying to control the position but Koivu postures up. #SUB#
Shellenberger looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Koivu has picked Shellenberger up and slammed him! Shellenberger can't keep hold of the triangle and Koivu manages to pass to side control!
Shellenberger defending against the ground and pound.
Koivu trying to control the action but Shellenberger is working from the bottom.
Shellenberger seems a little lost for a moment, as Koivu dominates the positioning.
Koivu working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Koivu is staying tight to Shellenberger's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Koivu is looking to take a break and control but Shellenberger is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Koivu tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Koivu trying to control the action but Shellenberger is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Koivu is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Shellenberger knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shellenberger wants to control but Koivu postures up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rasmus Koivu will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Koivu bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#TD#
Shellenberger closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Koivu to the mat! Koivu manages to get full guard.
Koivu wants to get back to his feet but Shellenberger passes into half guard.
#REVB#
Shellenberger is looking to take a break and control but Koivu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rasmus Koivu has got the better of the ground game so far.
Koivu wants to control but Shellenberger is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Koivu has a hand on Shellenberger's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Shellenberger takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koivu wants to hold on but Shellenberger pushes him away.
Koivu is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Shellenberger is staying active.#T1#
Shellenberger scoring with strikes but Koivu is staying in there.
Shellenberger is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Koivu can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Shellenberger can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Koivu is looking to escape.
Koivu takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Koivu gets back to half guard.
Shellenberger trying to control from Koivu's half guard. Koivu has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Koivu looking to control.
#T2##SU#
Shellenberger stands up from Koivu's guard - Shellenberger perhaps looking for a knockout. #CL#
Koivu gets tackled into the cage by Shellenberger. Shellenberger maintains the clinch.
Koivu wants to get back to striking at distance but Shellenberger won't allow it.
#BC#
Shellenberger breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Koivu misses with a head kick.
Shellenberger tries to counter by clinching up but Koivu breaks away and moves out of range.
Shellenberger wants to clinch up but Koivu keeps it at a distance.
Koivu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shellenberger throws a big counter combination but Koivu scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Shellenberger throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #TD#
Shellenberger throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Koivu tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Shellenberger is in Koivu's guard.#ES2#
Koivu is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Shellenberger presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #T3#
Shellenberger throws a punch but it's blocked by Koivu.
Knees in the clinch landing for Shellenberger.
Shellenberger tries to pull guard but Koivu won't allow it.
Koivu looking to slow down the pace here.#BC#
Shellenberger breaks from the clinch.
Koivu shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Shellenberger defends it nicely.
Koivu fails with the takedown.
Koivu is breathing heavily.
Koivu keeps the fight on the outside.#T4#
Shellenberger lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Koivu works over Shellenberger's head and body with a nice combination.
Shellenberger throws a lazy head kick
and Koivu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Shellenberger closes the distance and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koivu goes for a takedown in the clinch but Shellenberger prevents it.
Jack Shellenberger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rasmus Koivu.
Shellenberger prevents a body shot from Koivu.
Shellenberger drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shellenberger is pressed up against the cage. Koivu has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Shellenberger down to the mat. Shellenberger avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Shellenberger swings for the body but Koivu moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Shellenberger dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Koivu circles away from the clinch attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Koivu.
Shellenberger tries to clinch up but Koivu circles away and keeps his distance.
Koivu fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Shellenberger avoids it really well and circles away.
Shellenberger throws a right and a left that both miss.
Koivu stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Koivu wants it to stay on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koivu darts in looking for a takedown but Shellenberger gets double underhooks and turns Koivu into the cage.
Jack Shellenberger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rasmus Koivu.
Koivu looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Koivu throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Shellenberger's waist but Shellenberger gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Koivu off to one side.
Koivu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##TD#
Koivu gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Shellenberger to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Shellenberger 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.
Shellenberger throws an elbow that misses. Koivu uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Shellenberger's guard. Nice move by Koivu!#REVB#
Shellenberger keeping moving, preventing Koivu from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Shellenberger holds on and takes a little breather. #T2##SUB#
Shellenberger working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Koivu doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Koivu manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Shellenberger pulls Koivu in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Shellenberger is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Koivu defends well.
Shellenberger controls Koivu momentarily but Koivu frees himself. #T3#
Koivu controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Koivu tries to free his leg and advance position but Shellenberger is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Shellenberger looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Shellenberger is looking to sweep but instead, Koivu has passed into half guard.
Koivu trying to advance position but Shellenberger counters by regaining guard. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Koivu trying to control but Shellenberger is working from the bottom.
Koivu slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Koivu tries to free his leg and advance position but Shellenberger is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Koivu with a lazy takedown attempt
and Shellenberger counters with a stiff right hand.
Jack Shellenberger is winning the standup battle so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shellenberger shoots in for a takedown but Koivu shows good takedown defense.
A combination from Shellenberger does no damage. #TD#
Shellenberger drives through with a takedown into Koivu's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Shellenberger showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Shellenberger has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Shellenberger!
In his post fight interview, Jack Shellenberger started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 12, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koivu throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
#CL2#
Koivu closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Koivu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Koivu is trying hard to land a takedown here. Smith sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Smith throws a series of punches but Koivu avoids them all with ease. #CL2#
Koivu moves into the clinch successfully.
Smith stalling in the clinch but Koivu improves position.
Smith blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Smith is looking to take this one to the mat.
Smith has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith drops down looking for an ankle pick but Koivu pulls his leg out and moves away.
Smith closes the distance and clinches up with Koivu, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes Koivu against the cage but Koivu circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Koivu with that takedown attempt. #T1##CL2#
Koivu moves into range and clinches up with Smith.
Smith tries to pull guard but Koivu won't allow it.
Koivu fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Smith wants to stall.
Smith is trying to pull guard but Koivu turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Smith is trying to push Koivu away but Koivu has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Koivu lands a shoulder strike.
Smith tries to break the clinch but Koivu is controlling the position.
Smith wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC2#
Koivu breaks from the clinch.
Koivu throws a series of punches but Smith moves out of range. #T2#
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Koivu fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Smith avoids it really well and circles away.
Koivu shoots and misses
and Smith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Horrible takedown attempt by Smith or perhaps it was just good defense by Koivu, which made it look bad.
Nice sprawl there from Smith as Koivu shoots in.
No luck for Koivu with that takedown attempt. #CL2#
Koivu forces Smith back against the cage and clinches.#T3##TD2#
Koivu manages to pull guard.
Smith throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Koivu avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Koivu seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Koivu keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Koivu tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Smith loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Koivu trying to control the position here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Koivu shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
Koivu closes the distance and pushes Smith back into the cage.
Smith wants a takedown.
Koivu takes an elbow to the temple.
Koivu looking for a takedown. #BC2#
Koivu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Smith.
Nice takedown defense from Koivu. No joy for Smith on that attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rasmus Koivu dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Koivu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Koivu.
Koivu shoots in for a double leg but Smith sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Koivu swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith.
Koivu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Koivu fails with a takedown attempt.
Alex Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rasmus Koivu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith moves into range and connects with a jab. #T1#
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Koivu shoots and misses
and Smith counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #CL2#
Koivu gets a clinch.
Koivu prevents a takedown attempt there.
Smith tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Smith throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Koivu blocks it with crossed arms.
Smith tries a knee to the head but Koivu blocks it.
#TD2#
Koivu manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Smith throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Smith slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Koivu regains half guard there - taking advantage of Smith's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. #T2#
Smith throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Koivu is trying to stand up here but Smith is controlling him well. #ES2#
Koivu has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Smith is on him like a limpet, forcing Koivu back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith wants to get back to striking at distance but Koivu won't allow it.
#TD2#
Koivu pulls guard effortlessly.
Koivu is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Koivu wants to pass the guard but Smith is defending well. #T3#
Koivu thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Smith tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Koivu has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Smith is wriggling around trying to escape.
Smith wants to control but Koivu is having none of it.#T4##SUB2#
Koivu has control of Smith's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Smith regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Smith tries to hold on but Koivu postures up.
Koivu controlling from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Koivu thowing shots but they're missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rasmus Koivu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Koivu shoots and misses
and Koivu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smith tries to clinch but Koivu is having none of it.
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown but Koivu manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Smith's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Smith finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
#CL2#
Koivu gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Smith drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koivu wants a takedown but no success here.
Smith tries to break the clinch but Koivu is controlling the position. #T1#
Smith lands a nice elbow. #CUT#It looks like Rasmus Koivu has been cut.
Koivu tries to pull guard but Smith won't allow it.
Alex Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rasmus Koivu.#BC2#
Koivu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Koivu shapes to counter with a head kick.
Smith tries to score with a low kick but Koivu moves his leg out of the way.
Koivu shoots in but no luck this time. #CL2#
Koivu gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Smith is trying to pull guard but Koivu has him pressed against the cage.
Smith prevents a takedown attempt there.
#BC2#
Koivu breaks from the clinch.
#T2##CL2#
Koivu fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Smith, pushing him back against the cage.
Smith throws an elbow but it misses.
Smith has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Koivu avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD2#
Koivu manages to pull guard.
Koivu managing to control the position. #ES2#
Koivu manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Koivu is working for takedown but Smith is calmly controlling the position for now.
Koivu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smith has had enough of the clinch but Koivu keeps him there for the moment.
Smith wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T3#
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#TD2#
Koivu ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Koivu no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Smith trying to control but Koivu is working from the bottom.
Smith in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Smith postures up in Koivu's guard and throws a big left but Koivu blocks it.
Koivu keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Smith drops back looking for a leg! Koivu is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Koivu manages to kick Smith off! Smith jumps back into Koivu's guard.
Koivu has control of Smith's left arm, preventing Smith from doing any damage. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Koivu has a closed guard, preventing Smith from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Koivu fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Koivu shoots in for a takedown but Smith shows good takedown defense.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith goes for a double leg but Koivu avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Koivu continues to drive forward.
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Koivu is looking for the big counter here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rasmus Koivu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Koivu winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rasmus Koivu! |
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