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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 14, 2021 |
#R1#
Peter misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Peter shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Zayas defends it nicely.
Zayas avoids the head kick by Peter.
Peter throws a head kick that misses.
Peter shoots in for a takedown but Zayas shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD#
Zayas closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Peter to the mat! Peter manages to get full guard. #SUB2#
Peter is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Zayas is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zayas seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Peter for as long as he can get away with.#T1#
Zayas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Peter is keeping the position for now.
Zayas works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Zayas knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Peter on the ground.#SU#
Zayas decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Peter throws a head kick but Zayas moves out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Peter is defended easily by Zayas.
Jose Zayas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Peter.#TD#
Zayas shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Peter looks winded!
Zayas makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Peter looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T2#
Zayas is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Peter preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SU#
Zayas gets to his feet - Peter follows without any prompting.
Peter tries to clinch up but Zayas circles away and keeps his distance.
Zayas swats away the attempt to clinch by Peter.
Peter fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Zayas fires out a quick counter leg kick but Peter just manages to avoid it.
Peter throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Zayas gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Zayas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zayas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T3##TD#
Zayas feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Zayas showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Zayas stands and throws Peter's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SU#
Zayas decides to take the fight back to the feet. #CL#
Zayas clinches up with Peter and pushes him back against the cage.
Peter looking for a takedown.
Zayas stalling in the clinch.
#TD#
Peter is fighting off a takedown attempt but Zayas is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Peter to the mat. Peter regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Zayas sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SU#
Zayas gets to his feet - Peter follows without any prompting. #T4##TD#
Zayas closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Zayas in particular looking to stall.
Peter wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Zayas looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zayas working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Zayas dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Peter tries to clinch but Zayas moves out of range.
Peter throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Zayas.#CUT2#It looks like Jose Zayas has been cut.
Peter fails with a takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from Peter.
Zayas seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A low kick lands for Zayas.
A head kick from Peter lands but Zayas takes it in his stride.
Peter tries a head kick but it misses.
Jose Zayas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No joy there for Zayas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#CL#
Zayas clinches up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peter wants to take the fight to the mat but Zayas manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Zayas is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Come on Zayas - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Zayas for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Peter goes for a takedown in the clinch but Zayas prevents it.
Jose Zayas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Peter.
Peter is breathing heavily.#T1##BC#
Zayas breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Zayas clinches with his opponent.
Zayas wants to break free but Peter has control.
Zayas is pressed up against the cage. Peter has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Zayas down to the mat. Zayas avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #TD#
Zayas shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Zayas showed some decent athleticism there.
Zayas takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Zayas scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Zayas slips a nice elbow through Peter's hands, connecting with Peter's forehead.
Zayas working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Well, if Zayas is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Zayas lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T2##SU#
Zayas decides to stand and escape the position. #TD#
Zayas looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Peter!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Peter tries to buck Zayas off but Zayas is having none of it.
Zayas controls the position from side control.
Zayas cracks Peter with an elbow. That is naaassty.#T3##SU#
Zayas decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Zayas misses with a wild combination.
#TD#
Peter gets caught flat footed, as Zayas shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Zayas lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zayas slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Peter is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Zayas pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Zayas is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Zayas wants to work for an arm triangle but Peter is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T4#
Peter is looking for a sweep. Zayas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zayas is taking a breather. Peter says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB#
Zayas seems to be looking for submissions.
Zayas controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Peter looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Zayas prevents Peter from improving his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Zayas dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jose Zayas's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3##TD#
Zayas closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Peter to the mat! Peter manages to get full guard.
Zayas pushing down on Peter's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Peter taking some punishment here, with Zayas in his half guard.
Peter is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Peter actively working from the bottom here.
Zayas is taking a breather. Peter says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Peter actively working from the bottom here.
Zayas is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SU#
Zayas decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Peter takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##CL#
Zayas clinches.
Peter keeps control of Zayas as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Peter drops down looking for an ankle pick but Zayas pulls his leg out and moves away.
#TD#
Zayas shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Zayas lands a nice short elbow.
Zayas with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Zayas is nestled in close to Peter, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Justin Peter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Zayas content to control rather than advance. #SU#
Zayas stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Peter shoots in and drives through. Zayas sprawls well.#TD#
Zayas shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Peter napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SU#
Zayas decides to take the fight back to the feet. #TD#
Zayas closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Peter's guard.
Zayas advances position into side control!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Peter tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Zayas wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T3##SUB#
Zayas is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Peter has escaped the position, nice work there. #SU#
Zayas decides to stand up, so the ref orders Peter to his feet. #TD#
Zayas closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Peter to the mat! Peter manages to get full guard.
Zayas is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Peter is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Zayas defends well.#SUB2#
Peter is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Zayas is aware though and is defending well.#T4#
Zayas lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Peter looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Zayas has picked Peter up and slammed him! Peter can't keep hold of the triangle and Zayas manages to pass to side control!
Zayas scores with a couple of short elbows.
Zayas controls the position.
Peter is looking for a sweep.
Jose Zayas overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Zayas scoring with punches from side control.
Peter is trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zayas taking a breather here.
Jose Zayas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Peter tries to strike but it doesn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jose Zayas showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Zayas has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jose Zayas! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 04, 2021 |
#R1#
Rauta sizes up Peter with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rauta leaves Peter with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Peter has his takedown stuffed
and Rauta counters with a left to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Rauta as Peter shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justin Peter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Peter on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rauta jabs Peter to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rauta jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Peter shoots in looking for a takedown. Rauta tries to sprawl out of it but Peter keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rauta manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Peter takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rauta stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rauta wants it to stay on the feet.
Rauta swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rauta lands the left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Peter with a lazy takedown attempt
and Peter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Peter is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Rauta darts in and clinches Peter up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Rauta. #T1#
Peter is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rauta gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A short uppercut from Rauta.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rauta.
Peter takes a shot to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Rauta - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Rauta lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Peter backwards.
Peter is looking to take this one to the mat.
Good body shot from Rauta.
Rauta holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Rauta digs a right hand underneath Peter's ribcage. Peter let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rauta lands with a left to the head.
Rauta stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Rauta lands a left hand.
Rauta's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Rauta is working Peter over against the cage.#T2#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rauta.
Rauta working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Rauta makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Rauta as the two fighters clinch.
Rauta lands an uppercut.
Rauta lands a hook that snaps the head of Peter backwards.
Rauta lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Peter or not.
A frustrated look appears on Rauta's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rauta wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Peter has him pressed against the cage.
Rauta lands with a left to the head.
Peter wants a takedown but no success here.
Rauta has Peter pushed against the cage.
Rauta wants to get back to striking at distance but Peter won't allow it.
Rauta scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rauta lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T3#
Peter is looking to take this one to the mat.
Rauta is stalling here.
Rauta lands a nice uppercut.
Rauta pushes Peter back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rauta looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rauta lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Peter backwards.
Peter changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rauta fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nyrkki Rauta is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Peter moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd cheers as Rauta lands an impressive looking overhand right. Peter doesn't seem phased though.
Good exchange - Rauta coming out on top.
Rauta works the jab nicely.
Peter on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rauta's jab looks to have found its range, popping Peter under the eye.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Peter on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rauta 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.
#T4#
Peter takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rauta scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jab by Rauta.
Justin Peter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rauta.
Peter with a poor takedown
and Rauta counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rauta connects with a body shot that sends Peter's belly button to the back.#CL2#
Rauta clinches up with Peter and pushes him back against the cage.
Rauta lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Peter backwards.
Nice body punch from Rauta - that landed with a thud.
Rauta stalling in the clinch.
Peter is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rauta pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rauta slowing the pace effectively.
Rauta lands a right hand that snaps the head of Peter backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rauta taking a breather.
Rauta lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rauta works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nyrkki Rauta dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Rauta uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Peter has time to react.
Peter walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Peter looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rauta smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Peter takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rauta might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A head kick by Peter misses
and Rauta counters with a stiff right hand.
Rauta lands with a straight right. Peter didn't see that one coming.
A combination from Rauta does no damage.
Peter tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rauta manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rauta appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Peter tries to clinch but Rauta moves out of range.
Rauta wants to counter the offense by Peter and move into the clinch position.
Rauta defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Peter.
Rauta tests Peter's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Peter moves forwards but Rauta connects with a nice, crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Peter moves forwards but Rauta connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Peter looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rauta scores with a punch to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Peter gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rauta counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justin Peter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rauta connects with a nice looking jab.
Rauta lands a lovely overhand right.
Rauta connects with a right hand. Peter shakes it off.
Rauta scores with a nice right hand.
Rauta goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#ROC2#Peter is rocked!
Peter takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Oh Peter is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nyrkki Rauta seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rauta lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rauta lands with a nice body punch.
Peter seems to have got his legs back now.
Peter takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rauta lands a slapping body shot.
Rauta scores with a one two! Peter had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Rauta lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#T2#
Rauta connects with a body shot that sends Peter's belly button to the back.
Rauta lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rauta digs a good body shot into Peter's ribs.
Peter takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rauta uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Peter takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rauta connects with a looping right hand.
A cross from Rauta lands.
Rauta cracks Peter with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CL2#
Rauta gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Rauta scores with a nice short uppercut.
Come on Rauta - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Rauta tries to break free but Peter pushes him back against the cage.
Rauta lands with a right to the head. #T3#
Rauta gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Peter.
A frustrated look appears on Rauta's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rauta working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rauta lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rauta.
Rauta content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Rauta stalling against the cage.
Rauta scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rauta wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The referee is keeping an eye on Rauta - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Peter is trying to drag Rauta to the mat but Rauta just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Rauta slows down the pace here.
#T4#
Peter letting Rauta take a breather here.
Rauta lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rauta scores with a shot to the side of Peter's head.
Rauta lands with a light punch inside.
A short left from Rauta.
Nice body punch from Rauta.
Rauta gets underhooks to prevent Peter's takedown attempt.
Rauta works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rauta softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rauta effectively controlling the action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rauta slowing the pace effectively.
A short right from Rauta on the inside.
Rauta has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A short right from Rauta on the inside.
Rauta stalling in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nyrkki Rauta showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Rauta lands a right hook to the body.
Peter throws a head kick that half lands.
Peter misses with a takedown
and Rauta cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jab, jab by Rauta - just one landing.
Rauta circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rauta looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Peter tries for a takedown but Rauta circles away easily
enabling Rauta to counter with a crisp jab.
Rauta scores with a jab to the jaw.
Peter is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rauta scores with a jab to the body.
Rauta swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Peter.
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!
Decent striking displayed by Rauta there.
Rauta lands a slapping body shot.
Rauta digs a good hook to Peter's body.
Rauta thuds his right hand into Peter's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Rauta scores with a hook to the body. Peter takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rauta lands a nice shot that snaps Peter's head back.
Rauta connects with a jab.
Rauta connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rauta lands an uppercut.
Rauta throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Peters head.
A shot in the inside from Rauta.
Rauta's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Peter takes a shot to the head.
Rauta is stalling here.
Peter is trying to drag Rauta to the mat but Rauta just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justin Peter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rauta digs a right hand into Peter's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Peter's gas tank.
Justin Peter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rauta works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rauta lands a left hand that snaps the head of Peter backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rauta creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rauta scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rauta lands a body punch in the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Rauta.
A right hook to the body lands for Rauta.
A short uppercut from Rauta.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Peter. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Rauta lands with a short shot to the head.
Peter takes a shot to the head.
Rauta is struggling to control the position.
A body shot lands from Rauta.
Rauta lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Rauta. #T3#
Rauta scores with a nice hook to the head.
A shot in the inside from Rauta.
Rauta wants to break free but Peter has control.
Rauta lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Peter.
Peter being controlled against the cage.
Rauta lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rauta tries to break free but Peter pushes him back against the cage.
Rauta working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rauta dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Rauta lands with a light punch inside.
Peter letting Rauta take a breather here.
Rauta lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Peter backwards.
Rauta taking a breather.
Peter goes for a takedown attempt but Rauta pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#T4#
Rauta cracks Peter with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rauta thuds his right hand into Peter's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Peter takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rauta has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rauta blocks a head kick by Peter.
#CL2#
Rauta rushes Peter and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Rauta.
Rauta lands with a short shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rauta.
Rauta lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rauta pushes Peter back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rauta lands a right hand.
Rauta lands a shot to the body.
Rauta displaying some good clinch control by pressing Peter up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Rauta.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nyrkki Rauta comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rauta has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 24:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 24:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nyrkki Rauta! |
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Event:
Colossus 1: Faucci vs. Kozulj
Date: Dec 13, 2020 |
#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Peter or perhaps it was just good defense by Soap, which made it look bad.
Soap feints the counter takedown.#TD#
Peter shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Soap's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Peter avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Soap has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Peter can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Soap throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Peter passes easily into side control. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Peter is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Soap has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Peter goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Soap rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Peter's guard! Nice work there by Soap! #T1##SUB#
Peter working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Soap doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Soap manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Soap wants to pass the guard but Peter is keeping the position.#SUB#
Peter is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Soap avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Peter is breathing heavily.
Soap pushing down on Peter's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Soap is controlling the pace.
#SUB#
Peter looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2##SUB2#
Soap seems to be working for a kimura but Peter defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Soap is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Peter has managed to free his arm - good work.
Soap content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Soap looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Peter actively working from the bottom here.#T3##SUB2#
Soap seems to be working for a kimura but Peter defends the submission attempt.
Soap is looking to advance position but Peter won't allow it.
Soap is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Soap looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Peter is staying active underneath Soap, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Soap wants to work for an arm triangle but Peter is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Peter tries to roll over but Soap keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Soap is trying to work for a kimura but Peter is defending well.
#SUB#
Peter looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Soap passes the guard and advances to mount!
Peter regains half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Peter tries to roll over but Soap keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Soap maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Peter could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Soap has cracked it and Peter is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Soap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ben Soap!
Our winner, Ben Soap, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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