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Event:
C4 XXIV - Duvernay vs Akechi
Date: Mar 06, 2021 |
#R1#
Molton darts in looking for a takedown but Tesla gets double underhooks and turns Molton into the cage.
Tesla tries to work over Molton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tesla goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Molton letting Tesla take a breather here.
Tesla tries to work over Molton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Molton looking for a takedown.
Tesla is trying to maintain a safe position but Molton gets an underhook and turns Tesla into the cage.
Tesla is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #TD#
Molton pulls guard successfully.
Tesla pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Molton is keeping the position for now.
Molton might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Molton looking to control.
Molton wants to stand up but Tesla is controlling him.
Tesla looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Tesla keeps trying to improve his position.
Molton throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Tesla pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Molton is keeping the position for now.
Molton trying to keep a closed guard but Tesla is proving a slippery customer.
Tesla must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Molton keeping moving, preventing Tesla from controlling successfully.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tesla trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tesla trying to move into half guard but instead Molton has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Tesla pulls Molton in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
Tesla keeping moving, preventing Molton from controlling successfully.
Tesla has Molton pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB2#
Tesla is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Molton defends well.
Molton wants to control from the top but Tesla keeps moving. #SU#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Molton stands up from Tesla's guard - Molton perhaps looking for a knockout. #CL#
Molton has managed to clinch.
#T3#
Molton tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tesla smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mickey Molton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tesla scores with a body shot.
#CL2#
Tesla moves into the clinch successfully.
Tesla lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Molton tries for a takedown. No joy.
A body shot lands from Tesla.
Tesla digs a right hand into Molton's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Molton's gas tank.
Molton tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tesla just stands there and leans against the cage.
Molton could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Molton is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Tesla presses Molton against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Molton is breathing heavily.
Molton looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tesla.
Tesla lands a body punch. #T4#
Tesla stalling.
Tesla lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tesla holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Tesla is pushing Molton up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tesla.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tesla stalling against the cage.
Molton goes for a takedown attempt but Tesla pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A right-left combo lands from Tesla.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tesla throws a nice looking combination but Molton bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Molton feinted with a counter takedown.
Molton takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nikola Tesla dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Molton gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tesla counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tesla has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tesla bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tesla punishes Molton's body with a nice straight punch.#CL2#
Tesla gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tesla struggles to land a body shot inside as Molton controls his hands.
Tesla lands an uppercut.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Tesla takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Still in the clinch, Tesla scores with a nice short uppercut.
A hook to the body from Tesla.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short uppercut from Tesla.
Tesla gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Molton.
Molton is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tesla is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mickey Molton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tesla leaning against his opponent.
#T1#
A short right from Tesla.
Tesla digs a right hand underneath Molton's ribcage. Molton let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Molton takes a shot to the head.
Molton is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Tesla lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tesla scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tesla.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Tesla takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Molton misses with a punch on the inside.
Tesla misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Molton is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tesla to keep the fight standing.
Tesla lands a right hand.
Tesla effectively controlling the action here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tesla creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Molton jumps guard but Tesla turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T2#
Tesla stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tesla taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Tesla misses with a hook to the ribs.
Molton prevents a body shot from Tesla.
Molton using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tesla has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Molton has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tesla is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Tesla avoiding damage.
Tesla receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Tesla holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Tesla lands with a light punch inside. #T3#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tesla.
Tesla tries to throw a body punch but Molton avoids it by throwing Tesla back against the cage.
Molton jumps guard but Tesla turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Molton tries to pull guard but Tesla forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Molton can't get the takedown.
Tesla is leaning against Molton and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tesla lands a nice shot to the body.
Tesla controlling the action here for a moment.
Tesla lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Tesla.
Tesla stalling.
Tesla scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tesla controlling the action here for a moment.
A left hand lands to the body for Tesla.
#T4#
Tesla digs a right hand underneath Molton's ribcage. Molton let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tesla working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tesla lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tesla is stalling here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tesla lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tesla digs a right hand into Molton's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Molton's gas tank.
The referee is keeping an eye on Tesla - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Tesla misses with a body punch.
Tesla doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tesla creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tesla lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right hand to the body from Tesla.
Good body shot from Tesla.
Tesla lands a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nikola Tesla showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Tesla closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tesla.
Tesla fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Molton gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tesla counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC2#Molton is rocked!
Molton walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Molton limp body while Tesla jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nikola Tesla! |
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Event:
C4 XIX - Mayhem vs Duvernay
Date: Jan 30, 2021 |
#R1#
Krenakore jabs at Molton's body.
Molton tries for a takedown but Krenakore circles away easily
and Krenakore counters with a left to the body.
Molton shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Krenakore as he jumps to the side.
Molton throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
enabling Krenakore to counter with a crisp jab.
Krenakore fails to land with a series of punches.
Krenakore throws a leg kick but Molton sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Molton shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Krenakore pinned against the cage. Krenakore gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Krenakore was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mickey Molton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krenakore scores with a jab to the body.
Molton throws a predictable looking body shot
and Krenakore counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T1#
Krenakore lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Molton checks a leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Molton blocks the leg kick.
Krenakore connects with a body shot.
Molton misses with a takedown
and Krenakore counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Krenakore throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Molton stumbling backwards into the cage! Molton bounces back off the cage towards Krenakore, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Krenakore lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Krenakore celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Mengrire Krenakore!
After winning the bout, Mengrire Krenakore thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
C4 XIV - Mayhem vs. Daniko
Date: Dec 26, 2020 |
#R1#
Moyles tries to bum rush Molton with a series of wild strikes but Molton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Moyles pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Molton back to the cage. Moyles follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Molton avoids a punch combination nicely.
Moyles swings for the body but Molton moves out of range.
Moyles tries to bum rush Molton with a series of wild strikes but Molton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Moyles displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Moyles tries to bum rush Molton with a series of wild strikes but Molton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Molton shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Moyles pinned against the cage. Moyles gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL#
Molton closes the distance and pushes Moyles back into the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moyles looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD#
Molton pulls guard successfully.
Molton throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moyles trying to control the position from guard on top but Molton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1##SUB#
Molton had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Moyles defends it easily.
Molton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Moyles is one step ahead there.
Molton is trying to control the position but Moyles postures up.
Moyles looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Molton is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T2#
Molton 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.
Moyles content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Moyles avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Moyles content to stall in guard here. #T3##SUB#
Molton is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Moyles frees his head nicely. Oh but Molton has switched to an armbar! Moyles is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Mickey Molton!
Mickey Molton was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 14, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Molton has a takedown stuffed.#CL#
Molton has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD#
Molton decides to pull guard.
Molton has Tsunemura pulled in close to control his posture.
Molton is trying to control the position but Tsunemura postures up.
Molton could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Molton keeping moving, preventing Tsunemura from controlling successfully.
Molton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tsunemura is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsunemura must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1##SUB#
Molton isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Tsunemura stacks Molton on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Tsunemura!
Molton struggling a bit here.
Molton striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Molton is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Tsunemura off and has taken his back!
Molton biding his time, controlling Tsunemura. #SUB#
Molton is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB#
Molton is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Tsunemura has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T2##SUB#
Molton is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Molton scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
#SUB#
Molton working for a choke but Tsunemura is defending well.
Molton somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back. #T3#
Tsunemura takes a big shot to the side of the head.
#SUB#
Molton is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Tsunemura defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Molton punches Tsunemura on the ear.
Molton is looking to control Tsunemura but Tsunemura is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Tsunemura trying to get back to his feet but Molton is in full control for now. #SUB#
Molton is looking for a rear naked choke here but Tsunemura reverses the position brilliantly into Molton's guard!
#SUB#
Molton looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T4##SUB#
Molton looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Tsunemura passes into side control.
Molton gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Molton is pressing down on Tsunemura's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Molton thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Tsunemura has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Molton to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Tsunemura is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Molton pulls down on the head and he's put Tsunemura to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Mickey Molton!
Mickey Molton spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
Empire: XVI
Date: Oct 03, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Molton shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Taavitsainen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Taavitsainen lands a nice shot to the body.
Molton has his takedown stuffed
and Taavitsainen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Molton doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Taavitsainen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Teppo Taavitsainen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mickey Molton.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taavitsainen lands the left hand.#CL2#
Molton clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Molton pulls Taavitsainen into guard.
Taavitsainen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taavitsainen is looking to work some ground and pound but Molton has wrist control.#T1#
Molton trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Taavitsainen chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Molton looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Taavitsainen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Taavitsainen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Molton utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Molton should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Taavitsainen preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Molton looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Molton looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taavitsainen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Molton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Taavitsainen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Molton on the ground.
Molton trying to control the position.
#T2#
Taavitsainen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Molton works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Taavitsainen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Molton's head.#SUB2#
Molton throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Molton had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Taavitsainen defends it easily.
Taavitsainen postures up and lands a big shot to Molton's brow. #SUB2#
Molton looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Taavitsainen looking to sit in guard and control but Molton gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SU2#
Molton gets to his feet. Taavitsainen looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T3#
Molton fails with the takedown
and Taavitsainen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Molton looks winded!
Molton fails with the takedown
and Taavitsainen counters with a stiff right hand.
Taavitsainen connects with a body shot that sends Molton's belly button to the back.#KD#
Taavitsainen lands a big uppercut and Molton crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Molton looks OK. Taavitsainen waves Molton back to his feet!
It looks like Taavitsainen has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Molton tries for a takedown but Taavitsainen circles away easily
letting Taavitsainen counter with a right hand. #ROC#Molton is rocked!
Taavitsainen drops Molton with a huge uppercut! Molton drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Taavitsainen is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Teppo Taavitsainen!
A very excited looking Teppo Taavitsainen rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
Empire: XIV
Date: Sep 19, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taavitsainen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Taavitsainen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Molton feints the counter takedown.#CL2#
Molton darts in and clinches Taavitsainen up against the cage.
Molton drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD#
Taavitsainen manages to pull guard.
Molton throws a big elbow that misses.
Molton wants to control from the top but Taavitsainen keeps moving.
Taavitsainen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Molton is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Taavitsainen keeping moving, preventing Molton from controlling successfully. #T1#
Molton postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Molton sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Molton trying to control the position from guard on top but Taavitsainen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Molton should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#SUB2#
Molton drops back, looking for a kneebar! Taavitsainen looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Taavitsainen looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Taavitsainen! #REVR#
Molton 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.#T2#
Molton parries the strikes from Taavitsainen easily there. Taavitsainen is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Molton to escape.
Molton can't do much from the bottom here.
Taavitsainen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Molton on the ground.
Taavitsainen throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Taavitsainen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Molton misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Taavitsainen misses with the ground and pound.
Molton is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Taavitsainen off and has taken his back!
Taavitsainen wants to get back to his feet.
Molton struggling to land strikes to the head as Taavitsainen covers up. #T3##SUB2#
Taavitsainen fending off the submission attempt from Molton. #SUB2#
Molton working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Taavitsainen is doing well to defend. Molton seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Taavitsainen is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mickey Molton!
Mickey Molton was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 31, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taavitsainen scores with a nice head shot.#CL2#
Molton gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Molton blocks a body shot from Taavitsainen. #TD2#
Molton gets control of Taavitsainen's arms and successfully pulls guard. Molton will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Molton 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#
Molton is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Molton is looking to take a break and control but Taavitsainen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Molton missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T1#
Taavitsainen wants to get back to his feet.
Molton takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Taavitsainen is staying active underneath Molton, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Molton misses with a head shot. Taavitsainen uses the momentum to regain guard.
Molton has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Molton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Taavitsainen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Taavitsainen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Molton works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Molton slips a nice elbow through Taavitsainen's hands, connecting with Taavitsainen's forehead.#T2##SUB2#
Molton is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Taavitsainen is just riding it out for now. Molton eventually gives up the hold.
Molton throws a strike but Taavitsainen avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Taavitsainen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Molton trying to control the position from guard on top but Taavitsainen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Molton is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Taavitsainen looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T3#
Molton postures up in Taavitsainen's guard and throws a big left but Taavitsainen blocks it.
Molton wants to control from the top but Taavitsainen keeps moving. #SUB2#
Molton drops back looking for a leg! Taavitsainen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Taavitsainen manages to kick Molton off! Molton jumps back into Taavitsainen's guard. #SU2#
Molton stands up from Taavitsainen's guard - Molton perhaps looking for a knockout. #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.
Taavitsainen lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Taavitsainen lands a right hook to the body.
Taavitsainen lands the left hand.
Taavitsainen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Taavitsainen is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#TD#
Taavitsainen looking to score a takedown here. Molton is defending well but Taavitsainen drives through and ends up in Molton's guard.
Molton keeping moving, preventing Taavitsainen from controlling successfully.
Molton wants to stand and escape but Taavitsainen is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Taavitsainen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Taavitsainen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mickey Molton will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Molton moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nice body punch from Taavitsainen.
Taavitsainen lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The fight stays on the outside here - Molton looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Molton throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Taavitsainen's waist but Taavitsainen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Molton off to one side.
Teppo Taavitsainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taavitsainen jabs at Molton's body.
Taavitsainen lands the left hand.
Teppo Taavitsainen is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Molton rushes Taavitsainen and presses him up against the cage.
Molton keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Taavitsainen's efforts to push away.#TD#
Taavitsainen tightens his grip and picks Molton up, before dumping him to the ground. Molton manages to land in guard.
Taavitsainen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Molton on the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taavitsainen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Molton is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T1##SUB2#
Molton working for a triangle but Taavitsainen defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Molton is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Taavitsainen defends well.
Taavitsainen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Taavitsainen advances position into side control!
Molton defending against the ground and pound. #T2#
Taavitsainen wants to control but Molton is keeping him busy.
Taavitsainen in side control, throwing shots but Molton defends.
Molton is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Taavitsainen off and has taken his back!#SUB2#
Molton has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Taavitsainen is defending well but eventually Molton manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Taavitsainen has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mickey Molton! |
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