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Event:
DMMA 21: Bernard vs Lee
Date: Jun 26, 2021 |
#R1#
No luck for Aalto with that takedown attempt.
Mack pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mack throws an overhand right that lands on Aalto's shoulder, as Aalto tries to avoid the shot.
Mack looks to land a right hand but Aalto moved out of range.
Aalto shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mack as he jumps to the side.
A head kick misses from Mack.
Mack throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Aalto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Aalto lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Mack thows a left - swing and a miss!
Aalto tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Aalto or perhaps it was just good defense by Mack, which made it look bad.
Mack throwing a counter right hand but Aalto manages to avoid it.
Kole Mack has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antero Aalto.
Mack throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Aalto shoots and misses
and Aalto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mack lands a jab to Aalto's midsection.#T1#
Mack looks to throw the jab but Aalto is out of range.
Mack lands with a kick to the temple. Aalto shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CUT#It looks like Antero Aalto has been cut.
Mack scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mack definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mack is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Aalto.#CUT2#It looks like Kole Mack has been cut.
Aalto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mack.
Aalto throws a head kick but Mack moves out of range.
Aalto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #KD#
Mack lands a head kick that stumbles Aalto and the fighters go to the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mack tries to free his leg and advance position but Aalto is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Aalto has an active guard here but Mack has managed to pass into half guard.
Mack keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T2#
Mack tries to pass the half guard into mount. Aalto knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Aalto is trying to maintain the position but Mack is very close to passing his half guard.
Aalto is trying to stand up here but Mack is controlling him well.
Aalto is looking for a sweep. Mack is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Aalto is looking to control Mack's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Aalto avoid being mounted?
Mack knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Aalto on the ground.
Still in half guard, Mack seems content to control.#SUB2#
Aalto actively working from the bottom here.
Aalto is trying to control but Mack manages to pass to mount!
#T3#
Aalto is trying desperately to improve position.
Aalto wants to hold on but Mack pushes him away.
Aalto is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Mack is staying active.
Mack content just to control the position here.
Aalto felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Aalto tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Aalto looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
What can Aalto do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Aalto rolls, trying to escape but Mack keeps control of the position.
Mack is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Aalto is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kole Mack dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Mack throws a head kick that misses.
Mack with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mack stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mack lands with a slapping head kick.
Aalto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mack tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mack is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Mack misses with a hook.
Despite the aggression on Aalto's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Mack throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Aalto tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Mack circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mack throws a hook but Aalto blocks it.
Aalto throws a fast counter high kick but Mack manages to duck under it in time.
Aalto slips under a jab.
Aalto avoids the head kick by Mack.
Mack displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Aalto. #T1#
Mack looks to score with a jab to the body but Aalto is just out of range.
Mack throws a head kick that misses.
Aalto tries to clinch but Mack is having none of it.
Antero Aalto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mack misses the jab.
Mack lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Aalto circles away quickly and effectively.
Kole Mack is winning the standup battle so far.
Mack pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kole Mack is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A low kick lands for Mack.
Mack throws a head kick that misses
enabling Aalto to counter with a crisp jab.
Mack throws a head kick that misses #KD2#
and Aalto counters with a head kick that drops Mack to the mat! Mack scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Aalto tries to close the distance and clinch but Mack swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mack misses with the combination.
#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mack misses with a body shot.
Aalto throws a big counter head kick but Mack avoids it with no problem.
A solid leg kick lands there for Aalto.
Aalto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A nice side step and Aalto releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#CL2#
Aalto takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Mack pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mack plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Mack stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mack wants it to stay on the feet.
Kole Mack seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aalto shoots in looking for a takedown. Mack tries to sprawl out of it but Aalto keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mack manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kole Mack has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antero Aalto.
Mack thows a body kick. Aalto tries to catch it but that hurt him. #T3#
Mack throws a hook but Aalto avoids it easily.
Aalto looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Aalto tries to clinch up but Mack circles away and keeps his distance.
Aalto looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mack cracks Aalto with a good jab.
Aalto lands a high kick!
Aalto throws a lazy head kick
letting Mack counter with a right hand.
Nice jab there from Mack.
Aalto on the wrong end of a nice jab.#ROC#Aalto is rocked!
Both fighters circling a little - Mack finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Aalto is still on wobbly legs! Can Mack finish him?
Aalto is breathing heavily.
Mack wobbles Aalto with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Mack dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Aalto to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kole Mack!
During a confident post fight interview, Kole Mack thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
DMMA 15: Lee vs Magrath
Date: Jun 05, 2021 |
#R1#
Foster leaves Aalto with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Foster feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Aalto fails in his attempt to clinch.
Aalto tries a head kick but it misses.
Foster looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Aalto throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Foster's waist but Foster gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Aalto off to one side.
Aalto throws a lazy uppercut
and Foster counters with a low kick, right behind Aalto 's knee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aalto tries a head kick but it misses.
Aalto looks for the body kick but Foster saw that one coming.
Aalto shoots in but Foster avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Carl Foster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antero Aalto.#T1#
Aalto looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Foster appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Foster takes one on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Carl Foster has been cut.
Aalto fails with the takedown
and Foster cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Aalto throws a sloppy head kick
and Foster counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Aalto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Foster wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Foster has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Cave in the buildup to the fight.
Aalto dives in for a single leg takedown but Foster sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Aalto fails with the takedown.
Foster looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Aalto dives in and grabs Foster's left leg, looking for a takedown. Foster pushes down on Aalto's head and hops out.
Foster throwing a counter right hand but Aalto manages to avoid it.
Aalto throws a head kick that misses
and Foster counters with a low kick, right behind Aalto 's knee.
Aalto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T3#
Aalto missing with a left hand there. Foster was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Foster half committed to a counter leg kick.
Aalto tries to clinch up
and Foster counters with a slapping leg kick.
Aalto moves in looking to clinch but Foster pushes him off.
As Aalto backs away, Foster returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Aalto throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Foster's waist but Foster gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Aalto off to one side.
Foster swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Aalto shoots and misses
and Foster counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Aalto misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
A head kick by Aalto misses
and Foster counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Foster displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Aalto.
An attempted straight right counter from Foster misses the target.
Aalto misses with a takedown
and Foster counters with a nice body shot.
Aalto throws a lazy head kick
and Foster counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aalto is looking to clinch but Foster is avoiding it.
As Aalto backs away, Foster returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Aalto shoots in for a double leg but Foster sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Carl Foster dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Carl Foster's cut.
That's time! Foster's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Aalto lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Aalto tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Foster counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Aalto throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Foster's waist but Foster gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Aalto off to one side.
Aalto digs a good body shot into Foster's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aalto has his takedown stuffed
and Foster counters with a nice body shot. #T1#
Aalto throws a series of punches but Foster moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Foster misses the target.
Carl Foster is winning the standup battle so far.
Aalto tries to close the distance and clinch up but Foster swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A little feinted left hand from Foster on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Aalto shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Foster as he avoids it easily.
Foster appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Carl Foster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antero Aalto.
Foster takes a jab right on the kisser.
#TD2#
Aalto looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Aalto wants to control from the top but Foster keeps moving.
Foster is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T2#
Aalto wants to control from the top but Foster keeps moving.
Foster pulls Aalto in close to prevent any damage.
Aalto wants to control from the top but Foster keeps moving.
Aalto might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Foster haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Foster wants to control the position but Aalto says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T3#
Foster wants to control but Aalto is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Foster tries to roll over but Aalto keeps him under control.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Aalto working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Aalto content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Aalto is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Foster looking for a kimura from the bottom but Aalto passes into side control!
Foster is looking to reverse the position.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Foster prevents Aalto from improving position.
Foster is not content to let Aalto control the position.
Aalto works to advance to full mount. Foster defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aalto sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Foster is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Antero Aalto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Carl Foster's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Aalto.
Aalto misses with a head kick.
Foster is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Aalto with a lazy takedown attempt
and Foster makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Aalto tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Foster defends well and Aalto ends up having to push Foster into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A counter left hand to the body from Foster misses its target.
Carl Foster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antero Aalto.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aalto fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Aalto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Aalto gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Foster counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Aalto tries to clinch there but Foster circles away.
Aalto throws a sloppy head kick and Foster moves out of range easily. #TD2#
Aalto gets a takedown into half guard.
Foster controlling the position for now.
Aalto is thwarting Foster's attempts to control the position.#T2#
Foster manages to get to full guard.
Foster has his hands on Aalto's head, controlling the position.
Aalto looking to pass the guard.
Foster throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Aalto 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.
Aalto stops Foster from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Aalto closes this distance looking for a takedown but Foster circles away.
Carl Foster is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Foster blocks a head kick by Aalto.
Foster half committed to a counter leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Aalto looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Aalto shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Foster counters with a straight right hand.#TD2#
Foster gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Aalto to score an easy takedown into full guard.#T4##SUB#
Foster has his foot on Aalto's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Aalto works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Foster throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Aalto pushes down on Foster's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Aalto prevents Foster from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Aalto is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Foster is just riding it out for now. Aalto eventually gives up the hold.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Carl Foster.
I think Foster has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carl Foster! |
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Event:
DMMA 7: Trivette vs Mac Airt
Date: May 08, 2021 |
#R1#
DeBramalo avoids a punch combination nicely.
DeBramalo fires out a quick counter leg kick but Aalto just manages to avoid it.
DeBramalo avoids the head kick by Aalto.
Aalto tries a head kick but it misses.
Aalto misses with a head kick.
DeBramalo tried to counter with a leg kick but Aalto avoided it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Aalto looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Aalto is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aalto moves out of range of the strikes.
Aalto tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but DeBramalo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Aalto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Aalto tries to close the distance and clinch up but DeBramalo swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T1#
Aalto fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but DeBramalo avoids it really well and circles away.
DeBramalo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Aalto with the counter takedown but DeBramalo avoids it easily.
A jab lands there for DeBramalo.
Good standup being displayed there by DeBramalo as he connects with a hook.
Aalto ducks under a wild hook from DeBramalo.
Nice takedown defense from DeBramalo. No joy for Aalto on that attempt.
DeBramalo misses with a low kick as Aalto jumps back.
Nice body punch from DeBramalo.
DeBramalo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and DeBramalo wants it to stay on the feet.
Nate DeBramalo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antero Aalto.
DeBramalo slaps away a takedown attempt from Aalto, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T2#
Aalto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Aalto throws a sloppy head kick
and DeBramalo counters with a slapping leg kick.
DeBramalo misses with a straight right.
DeBramalo leaves Aalto with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
DeBramalo tests Aalto's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
DeBramalo misses with a hook. Aalto ducked under it nicely.
DeBramalo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Aalto tries to close the distance and clinch up but DeBramalo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Aalto fails with the takedown
and DeBramalo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
DeBramalo avoids the head kick by Aalto.
DeBramalo lands a right hook to the body.
DeBramalo just misses with a punch to the body.
DeBramalo thuds a left hand into Aalto's body.
DeBramalo lands with an overhand left.
A looping hook to the body misses from DeBramalo. Aalto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Aalto wants to clinch.
DeBramalo throws a lazy right hand but Aalto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T4#
DeBramalo misses the shot to the body.
Aalto ducks under a wild hook from DeBramalo.
Aalto takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
DeBramalo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from DeBramalo there as he acknowledges the shot.
DeBramalo cracks Aalto with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
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!
A head kick misses from Aalto.
Aalto looks to clinch
and Aalto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC#Aalto is rocked!
DeBramalo thumps Aalto with a low kick.
Aalto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from DeBramalo.
DeBramalo lands the left hand.
Aalto is still on wobbly legs! Can DeBramalo finish him?
DeBramalo throws an overhand right that drops Aalto like a sack of potatoes! DeBramalo dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nate DeBramalo! |
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Event:
CWMMA: Borgia vs Mack
Date: Apr 03, 2021 |
#R1#
Aalto pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Hardman back to the cage. Aalto follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#TD#
Aalto shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hardman is trying to defend but Aalto finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Hardman has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Aalto is working away from the top position though.
Aalto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hardman keeps working.
Aalto is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aalto wants to pass to mount but Hardman is defending the position. #T1#
Aalto looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Aalto wants to free his trapped foot but Hardman is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Aalto works his way into side control.
Hardman looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SU#
Aalto stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Aalto fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hardman swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Aalto fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Aalto with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hardman counters with a stiff right hand.
Aalto looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antero Aalto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hardman lands with a hook. Aalto tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hardman throws a series of punches but Aalto moves out of range.
Hardman throws out a powerful jab.
Aalto tries to clinch up
and Hardman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Aalto shoots in but Hardman avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hardman! But no joy.
Antero Aalto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Aalto misses with a body kick.
A little jabbing left from Hardman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hardman has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hardman throws an overhand right that lands on Aalto's shoulder, as Aalto tries to avoid the shot.
Aalto shoots for a double leg takedown but Hardman sprawls well. He's pushed Aalto's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hardman with a jab.
Aalto shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hardman counters with a stiff right hand.
Aalto takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A swing and a miss from Hardman.#TD#
Aalto is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hardman's half guard.
Hardman is staying active underneath Aalto, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4#
Hardman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Aalto. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aalto wants to control but Hardman is keeping him busy.
Aalto is looking to advance position but Hardman won't allow it.
Aalto thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
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!
Aalto tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hardman knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hardman is trying to maintain the position but Aalto is very close to passing his half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brock Hardman dominated that round.
That's time! Aalto's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Hardman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
As Hardman tries to get set, Aalto tries to push him back and clinch up but Hardman manages to avoid the attempt.
Aalto ducks under a wild hook from Hardman.
Aalto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hardman.
Aalto shoots in for a takedown but Hardman shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hardman connects with a looping right hand.
Aalto will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hardman missing with a left hand there. Aalto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardman defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Aalto.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antero Aalto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aalto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Aalto thinks about countering with a head kick.
Aalto shoots and misses
and Hardman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brock Hardman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Hardman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aalto moves away.
Aalto went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL#
Aalto instigates a clinch.
Aalto keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hardman's efforts to push away.
Hardman wants a takedown but no success here.
#BC2#
Hardman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Aalto fails with the takedown
enabling Hardman to counter with a crisp jab.
A big right from Hardman misses.
Aalto darts in trying to clinch
and Hardman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC2#Aalto is rocked!#T2##KD#
Aalto lands a big head kick that sends Hardman tumbling to the mat! Aalto takes a step backwards and waves Hardman back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Hardman is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Brock Hardman has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hardman closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Aalto! Hardman dives in looking to finish! Aalto is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brock Hardman!
Brock Hardman 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:
CWMMA: Contreiras vs Ubereem
Date: Jan 24, 2021 |
#R1#
Aalto fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bukowski tries to close the distance and clinch but Aalto swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD2#
Aalto shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bukowski manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Bukowski is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Aalto trying to control but Bukowski is working from the bottom.
Aalto preventing the sweep.
Aalto is fighting to break Bukowski's control of his arms but Bukowski is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Bukowski keeping moving, preventing Aalto from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aalto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bukowski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bukowski wants to sweep here but Aalto controlling him for the moment. #T1##SUB#
Bukowski is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Aalto is aware though and is defending well.
Aalto trying to control but Bukowski is working from the bottom.
Aalto sitting in guard, not really doing much.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Aalto preventing the sweep.
Bukowski keeping moving, preventing Aalto from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Aalto closes the distance and clinches up with Bukowski, looking for a takedown. Aalto pushes Bukowski against the cage but Bukowski circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bukowski misses the shot to the body.
Bukowski stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bukowski wants it to stay on the feet.
Charles Bukowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antero Aalto.
Aalto fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Aalto shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bukowski throwing a counter right hand but Aalto manages to avoid it.#T2#
No luck for Aalto with that takedown attempt.
Bukowski lands a jab-cross combination. #TD2#
Bukowski tries to sprawl but Aalto drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Bukowski actively working from the bottom here.
Aalto is trying to control. Bukowski wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bukowski gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Bukowski is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aalto wants to pass the guard but Bukowski is keeping the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bukowski is trying to control the position but Aalto postures up. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Aalto wants to control from the top but Bukowski keeps moving.
Bukowski is trying to keep Aalto in close.
Aalto trying to control but Bukowski is working from the bottom.
Aalto is stalling in the full guard.
Bukowski wants to sweep but no luck.
Bukowski working a defensive guard here.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Aalto gets the takedown into side control. #T4#
Bukowski is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Aalto's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Aalto is keen to just control but Bukowski is a slippery customer.
Bukowski gets full guard.
Bukowski wants to control but Aalto passes easily into half guard.
Bukowski wants to improve his position but Aalto is controlling well.
Bukowski is refusing to be controlled, as Aalto sits in half guard.
Bukowski is looking to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bukowski trying to control here.
Aalto works his foot free and advances to mount.
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 Charles Bukowski will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Bukowski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Aalto.
Aalto tries to move into range but Bukowski moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Aalto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bukowski.
Antero Aalto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Bukowski moves into the clinch successfully.
Bukowski lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bukowski lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Aalto.
Bukowski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aalto's elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bukowski.
Bukowski stalls. #BC2#
Aalto breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bukowski looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Aalto is fending him off so far but Bukowski persists. Nope, Aalto circles away and we're back to standing.
Aalto doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bukowski counters with a right hand to the body.
Aalto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bukowski.#T1#
Aalto moves out of range as Bukowski strikes.
Aalto wants to counter with a clinch but Bukowski pushes him away.
Aalto shoots in but Bukowski avoids the takedown attempt easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Bukowski misses the target.
Aalto shoots in looking for a takedown. Bukowski tries to sprawl out of it but Aalto keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bukowski manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Charles Bukowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antero Aalto.
Bukowski fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Aalto closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bukowski circles away.
Aalto shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL2#
Aalto gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Bukowski.
#T2#
Aalto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bukowski stalling in the clinch.
Bukowski misses with a punch on the inside.
Bukowski scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bukowski lands with a light punch inside.
Bukowski slows down the pace here.
Bukowski lands with a light punch inside.
Aalto tries to pull guard but Bukowski holds him up against the cage and eventually Aalto drops back down to his feet.
Bukowski softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#TD#
Bukowski is trying to trip Aalto. He has hold of a leg but Aalto is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Bukowski persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#T3#
Bukowski passes Aalto's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bukowski looks to land a strike but Aalto avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Aalto wants to stand up but Bukowski is controlling him.
Bukowski working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bukowski slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Aalto is not content to let Bukowski control the position. #T4#
Bukowski working the ground and pound.
Bukowski fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Aalto is trying to escape the position but Bukowski is controlling the position.
Aalto managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Bukowski.
Aalto prevents Bukowski from moving into mount.
Aalto is looking for a sweep.
Charles Bukowski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bukowski tries to move to mount but Aalto blocks the move with his legs.
Bukowski controls the position from side control.
Bukowski fails to land a wild elbow strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Bukowski dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Bukowski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Aalto circles away quickly and effectively.
Aalto wants to counter the offense by Bukowski and move into the clinch position.
Aalto misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bukowski misses with a low kick.
Aalto tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Aalto gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Bukowski counters by moving into the clinch.
Bukowski misses with a body punch.
Aalto prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bukowski effectively controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aalto jumps guard but Bukowski stands there with Aalto around his waist. Aalto gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Charles Bukowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antero Aalto.
Bukowski works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#T1#
Bukowski drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD#
Bukowski has clasped his hands together around Aalto's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #SUB#
Bukowski swings around for an armbar but Aalto sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Bukowski's guard.
Aalto is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Bukowski looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Bukowski is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Aalto defends well.
Bukowski keeping moving, preventing Aalto from controlling successfully. #T2#
Bukowski working a defensive guard but Aalto manages to pass into side control anyway.
Bukowski tries to bench press Aalto off him but Aalto keeps the position.
Bukowski takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Bukowski wants to control but Aalto postures up.
Bukowski manages to work his way to half guard, despite Aalto's best efforts.
Aalto is keen to just control but Bukowski is a slippery customer.
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!
Bukowski moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Bukowski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Aalto doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Aalto manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3#
Aalto loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bukowski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bukowski looking for a sweep. Not yet Bukowski, not yet. #SUB#
Bukowski had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Aalto defends it easily.
Aalto trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Bukowski working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Aalto has passed into half guard!
Bukowski wants to improve his position but Aalto is controlling well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bukowski is staying active underneath Aalto, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bukowski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Aalto wants to pass the guard but Bukowski is defending well.
Bukowski wants to improve his position but Aalto is controlling well.
Bukowski is refusing to be controlled, as Aalto sits in half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aalto throwing shots but Bukowski is blocking nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Antero Aalto.
I think Bukowski has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Charles Bukowski! |
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Event:
CW MMA: Contreiras vs Mumba
Date: Dec 27, 2020 |
#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Aalto is defended easily by War.
War lands a body shot.
War displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Aalto.
Aalto fails with a takedown attempt.
Mickey War has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antero Aalto.
War keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
War waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Aalto.
War swings for the body but Aalto moves out of range.
Aalto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from War.
War scores with a hook to the body. Aalto takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Aalto.
War swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Aalto fails with the takedown
and War counters with a nice body shot.
War throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Aalto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Aalto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by War.
War moves into range and connects with a jab. #TD2#
Aalto closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
War's coaches at Desert Fitness & Training -13 Elites/1 Sensational have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
War is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Aalto's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Aalto's back!
War is hanging on to Aalto's back as he tries to escape.
War has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Aalto's body.
War continues to stall.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aalto trying to control the hands but War won't let him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Aalto is trying to break free.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
War is not going to allow Aalto to sit and survive in this position.
I would not like to be Aalto right now.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
I really don't envy Aalto right now.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Aalto manages to reverse the position and now he's in War's guard. Nice work there by Aalto.
Aalto throwing strikes from guard but War blocks nicely.
Aalto looking to pass the guard.
Aalto trying to control the position from guard on top but War is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mickey War dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
War leaves Aalto with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Antero Aalto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice takedown defense from War. No joy for Aalto on that attempt.
War ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aalto moves away.
War lands an overhand right.
War works the jab nicely.
Aalto shoots for a takedown but War saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mickey War has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antero Aalto.
War lands a two punch combo.
Aalto dives in for a single leg takedown but War sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Aalto goes for a double leg but War avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as War continues to drive forward.
Nice body punch from Aalto.
War stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CL#
War darts in and clinches Aalto up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
War breaks from the clinch.
Mickey War is winning the standup battle so far.
Aalto blocks a jab.
Aalto doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and War counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by War.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Aalto. #T1#
War lands a hook that snaps the head of Aalto backwards.
War lands a right hand.
War works on Aalto's body with a couple of short punches.
War lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Aalto is breathing heavily.
War lands on the inside with an uppercut.
War lands a body punch in the clinch.
War goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
War lands a shoulder strike.
War lands a right hand.
Aalto has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. War avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Aalto's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
War working some nice short punches in the clinch.
War leaning his opponent against the cage.
War lands a body punch. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aalto tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. War smiles and moves away.
Aalto gets off balance looking for a body kick
and War counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
War throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
War slaps away a takedown attempt from Aalto, before circling back to the center of the mat.
War is looking to counter the offense by Aalto and move into the clinch.
Aalto needs to keep his hands up - War had a free shot at his head there.#CL#
War forces Aalto back against the cage and clinches.
War working some nice short punches in the clinch.
War lands with a short shot to the head.
War prevents a takedown attempt there.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from War.
War scores with an uppercut up the middle.
War lands with a light punch inside. #T3#
A hook to the body from War.
War just leaning against Aalto, taking a breather.
War scores with a shot to the side of Aalto's head.
Aalto is trying to pull guard but War turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
War lands a shot to the body.
War pushes Aalto back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
War escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
War lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Aalto circles away quickly and effectively.
War misses with a body shot.
War lands a nice hook to Aalto's body. Aalto takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Aalto shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. War defends it nicely.#CL#
War moves into the clinch.#T4#
War scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from War.
War throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
War lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from War.
War stops a takedown attempt from Aalto.
#BC#
War breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
War has closed the distance and engaged Aalto in a clinch.
War lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from War.
A body shot lands from War.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Aalto is trying to work for a single leg takedown but War pulls him back up using the underhooks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mickey War dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
War clobbers Aalto with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jab, jab by War - just one landing.
War misses with a hook.
Aalto moves away from the strike by War.
No luck for Aalto with that takedown attempt.
Aalto shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says War as he avoids it easily.
War lunges at Aalto with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Aalto's hand.
War throws a body punch but Aalto moves out of range.
War throws a looping overhand right but Aalto ducks down to avoid it.
Aalto shoots in and drives through. War sprawls well.
War tries to counter by clinching up but Aalto breaks away and moves out of range.
Mickey War has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antero Aalto.#CL#
War moves into range and clinches up with Aalto.
Aalto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aalto changes levels and goes for a takedown here. War fights it off and pushes away nicely.
War throws an overhand right that lands on Aalto's shoulder, as Aalto tries to avoid the shot.
War throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Aalto.
Aalto takes one to the chin there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
No luck for Aalto with that takedown attempt. #T1#
Aalto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by War.
War stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
War throws out a loose jab but Aalto uses good head movement to avoid it.
War throws a looping overhand right but Aalto ducks down to avoid it.
War cracks Aalto with a right hand to the side of the head.#ROC#Aalto is rocked!
Aalto gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Aalto is still on wobbly legs! Can War finish him?
Aalto throws a predictable looking body shot
and War counters with a huge left! Aalto is in big trouble! He's backing up but War isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Aalto from any more damage. A dominating finish by War!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mickey War! |
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Event:
TWGC 32 (205lbs, D4): Finals - Round 2
Date: Nov 04, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Antero Aalto! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Joakim Broden!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Broden has closed the distance and engaged Aalto in a clinch.
#TD2#
Broden jumps into guard, dragging Aalto to the mat.
Aalto looking to sit in guard and control but Broden gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aalto (0) vs (2) Broden
Broden postures up.
Aalto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Broden is one step ahead there.
Aalto is trying to control the position from the bottom.
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.
Broden stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aalto swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Broden stopping the sweep attempt from Aalto.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Aalto holds on and takes a little breather.
Broden trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Aalto has his foot on Broden's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Broden works his way back into a safe position though.
Broden content to stall in guard here.
Broden postures up.
#T2#
Broden preventing the sweep.
Broden 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. #SUB#
Broden avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Broden looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T3#
Aalto trying to control the position.
Aalto looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Broden puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T4#
Aalto tries to roll over but Broden keeps him under control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Aalto manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Broden showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Aalto looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Broden has picked Aalto up and slammed him! Aalto can't keep hold of the triangle and Broden manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Aalto (0) vs (5) Broden#T5#
Aalto is looking to regain half guard here but Broden keeps moving and retains side control.
Aalto is working hard here to advance position.
Broden tries to move into full mount but can't pass Aalto's legs. #T6#
Broden is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Aalto will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Aalto is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Broden's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T7#
Aalto trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Aalto (0) vs (8) Broden
Aalto tries to hold on but Broden postures up.
Aalto tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T8#
Broden controlling the position easily from mount.
Aalto tries to hold on but Broden postures up.
Aalto is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T9#
Broden looking to control and managing it successfully.
Aalto wants to control but Broden is having none of it.
Broden controlling from the full mount. #T10#
Aalto is wriggling around trying to escape.
Broden controlling the pace for now.
Aalto can't escape the position.
Broden controlling from mount. #T11#
Aalto working to try and regain half guard.
Broden avoids the attempt from Aalto to control.#T12#
Aalto is looking to get to half guard.
Aalto bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aalto (2) vs (8) Broden
Broden managing to control the position.
Aalto wants to control from the top but Broden keeps moving. #T13#
Broden pulls Aalto in close to his closed guard and prevents Aalto from doing any damage or advancing position.
Aalto forces his way into half guard.
Aalto seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Broden does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Aalto seems to be looking for submissions.
#T14#
Aalto wants to pass the guard but Broden is defending well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Broden manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Aalto controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Broden can't keep his opponent in guard - Aalto advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Broden is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Aalto's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Aalto's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Aalto (2) vs (12) Broden
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aalto turns into Broden and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aalto (4) vs (12) Broden
Aalto is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that's the end of the fight!
Broden wins on points by 12 to 4. |
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Event:
TWGC 32 (205lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1
Date: Nov 03, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Antero Aalto! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Seppo Ilmarinen!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Aalto shoots in and gets a takedown into Ilmarinen's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Aalto (2) vs (0) Ilmarinen
Ilmarinen looking for a sweep. Not yet Ilmarinen, not yet.
Aalto slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aalto looking to pass the guard.
Aalto slips nicely into half guard.
Ilmarinen trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ilmarinen is not content to let Aalto control the position.
Ilmarinen is trying is best to control the position here.
Aalto wants to control but Ilmarinen is keeping him busy.
Ilmarinen is trying to maintain the position but Aalto is very close to passing his half guard.#T1##SUB#
Aalto is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ilmarinen sees it coming and defends easily.
Aalto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ilmarinen keeps working.
Aalto frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Aalto (5) vs (0) Ilmarinen
Aalto tries to control but Ilmarinen wriggling away.
Ilmarinen is looking to get to half guard.
Aalto tries to control but Ilmarinen wriggling away. #T2#
Aalto controlling the position easily from mount.
Ilmarinen gets back to half guard.
Aalto is thwarting Ilmarinen's attempts to control the position.
Ilmarinen is refusing to be controlled, as Aalto sits in half guard.
Ilmarinen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Aalto is working away from the top position though.
Aalto is looking to take a break and control but Ilmarinen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Ilmarinen wants to control but Aalto is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Aalto is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Aalto trying to pass the guard but Ilmarinen defending well. #SUB2#
Ilmarinen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Ilmarinen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
Aalto is trying to control the action in half guard but Ilmarinen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ilmarinen wants to control the action here but instead Aalto manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Aalto (8) vs (0) Ilmarinen
Aalto trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Aalto looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Ilmarinen wants to control but Aalto is having none of it.
Aalto content just to control the position here.
Ilmarinen is looking to get to half guard.#T5#
Aalto wants to take his opponent's back but Ilmarinen doesn't allow it.
Aalto trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ilmarinen is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB#
Aalto working for a guillotine from mount but Ilmarinen is in no mood to give up.
Aalto wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Aalto moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Aalto (11) vs (0) Ilmarinen#T6##SUB#
Aalto is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Ilmarinen knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Ilmarinen for a finish.
Ilmarinen is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Ilmarinen is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Aalto.
Ilmarinen trying to control the action but Aalto just sinks the hooks in.
Aalto controls the action.
Aalto struggling to keep hold of the position.
#T7##SUB#
Ilmarinen defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Aalto's arms.
Aalto tries to keep control of the position but Ilmarinen is staying busy.
Ilmarinen rolls, trying to escape but Aalto keeps control of the position.
Aalto controlling the position well here. Ilmarinen rolled but Aalto kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Ilmarinen trying to control the hands but Aalto breaks the grip.
Ilmarinen trying to survive by controlling the hands.
Ilmarinen staying busy and making it hard for Aalto to control. #T8#
Ilmarinen just trying to survive but Aalto is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Ilmarinen tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Aalto trying to control but Ilmarinen is having none of it.
Aalto tries to push Ilmarinen's head away but Ilmarinen is holding on tight.
Ilmarinen tries to hold on but Aalto pushes him away. #T9#
Aalto is looking to work his way around to Ilmarinen's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Aalto looking to control but Ilmarinen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ilmarinen tries to hold on but Aalto pushes him away. #SUB#
Aalto is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Ilmarinen to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Ilmarinen shrugs it off.
Ilmarinen is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Aalto tries to control but Ilmarinen wriggling away.
Ilmarinen is trying to escape the mount.
#T10#
Ilmarinen wants to control but Aalto is having none of it.
Aalto wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Ilmarinen is squirming around, avoiding Aalto's attempts to control the action.
Ilmarinen wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Aalto (14) vs (0) Ilmarinen
Ilmarinen looking very determined here, making life difficult for Aalto.
Aalto keeps control of the position easily here as Ilmarinen tries to buck him off.
Aalto is hanging on to Ilmarinen's back as he tries to escape.
#T11#
Aalto trying to control momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ilmarinen wants to control his opponent's hands but Aalto gets his hands free.
Ilmarinen is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Aalto is staying active.
Ilmarinen staying busy and making it hard for Aalto to control.
What can Ilmarinen do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Ilmarinen looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Ilmarinen looking very determined here, making life difficult for Aalto.
#T12#
Aalto is hanging on to Ilmarinen's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB#
Aalto patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Aalto working for a choke but Ilmarinen is defending well.
Ilmarinen looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T13#
Will Aalto go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Ilmarinen turns into Aalto and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aalto (14) vs (2) Ilmarinen
Ilmarinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Aalto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ilmarinen tries to free his leg and advance position but Aalto is retaining full guard.
Aalto keeping moving, preventing Ilmarinen from controlling successfully.
Aalto looking for a sweep. Not yet Aalto, not yet. #T14#
Aalto is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aalto (16) vs (2) Ilmarinen
Ilmarinen is refusing to be controlled, as Aalto sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Ilmarinen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Ilmarinen actively working from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Ilmarinen looking for submissions off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aalto takes the fight on points by 16 to 2.
Jumping up and down and very excited, Antero Aalto waved his t-shirt featuring Finnish Elite Extreme Science's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
TWGC 32 (205lbs, D4): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 26, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Desmond Bright! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Antero Aalto!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Wagner Zegers and Radbod Blank.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Bright tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD#
Bright bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Bright (4) vs (0) Aalto#SUB#
Bright is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Aalto knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Aalto is not content to let Bright control the position.
Aalto struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aalto tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Aalto manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bright (4) vs (2) Aalto#SUB#
Bright with the active half guard here but Aalto passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Bright (4) vs (5) Aalto#T1#
Bright can't do much from the bottom here.
Aalto controlling the position.
Bright tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Bright (4) vs (7) Aalto
Aalto prevents Bright from getting the reversal.
Aalto takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB2#
Aalto has control of Bright's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Bright regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Aalto wants to take Bright's back here but Bright is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#T2#
Aalto trying to control but Bright is having none of it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Aalto looking to control and managing it successfully.
Aalto trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Aalto moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Bright has worked his arm free - good work by Bright!
Aalto trying to control the action but Bright is working from the bottom. #T3#
Bright is trying to get back to half guard.
Bright on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bright tries to get out of the position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Aalto tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Bright tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Aalto presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Bright (4) vs (9) Aalto
Bright is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB2#
Aalto looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Bright tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T4#
Bright wants to control but Aalto is having none of it.
Aalto moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Bright (4) vs (12) Aalto
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bright is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Aalto.
#SUB2#
Aalto sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Bright taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Antero Aalto!
Antero Aalto really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Finnish Elite Extreme Science logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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