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Event:
AWC 2022 - Semi Finals B
Date: Jun 01, 2022 |
#R1#
Beckwith gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jooseppi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jooseppi throws a jab but it's blocked by Beckwith.
As Jooseppi tries to get set, Beckwith tries to push him back and clinch up but Jooseppi manages to avoid the attempt.
Beckwith tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jooseppi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jooseppi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Beckwith looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jooseppi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beckwith manages to avoid it.
Beckwith shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jooseppi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beckwith fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rudy Beckwith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beckwith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jooseppi.
Jooseppi connects with a body shot that sends Beckwith's belly button to the back.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Jooseppi. Beckwith does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Beckwith drives through and clinches with Jooseppi against the cage.
Jooseppi tries to work over Beckwith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Beckwith prevents a body shot from Jooseppi.
Jooseppi lands a right hand. #TD#
Jooseppi is fighting off a takedown attempt but Beckwith is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Jooseppi to the mat. Jooseppi regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Beckwith trying to control but Jooseppi is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Jooseppi has his foot on Beckwith's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Beckwith works his way back into a safe position though.
Jooseppi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Beckwith controls from within his opponent's guard.
Beckwith tries to free his leg and advance position but Jooseppi is retaining full guard. #T2#
Beckwith 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.
Jooseppi working a defensive guard here.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jooseppi misses with a straight right.
Jooseppi throws a jab when Beckwith was well out of range.
Beckwith half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL#
Beckwith closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Beckwith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Beckwith jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jooseppi walks away with a smile on his face. Beckwith gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Beckwith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
Beckwith slips under a jab.
Beckwith feinted with a counter takedown.
Jooseppi misses with a hook. Beckwith ducked under it nicely. #CL#
Beckwith drives through and clinches with Jooseppi against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Jooseppi.
A bit of stalling here from Jooseppi.
Jooseppi receives a warning from the referee for stalling.#TD#
Beckwith pulls guard successfully.
#SUB#
Jooseppi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Beckwith has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jooseppi has managed to get both his arms back between Beckwith's legs - danger averted.
Jooseppi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Beckwith. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jooseppi is pushing down on Beckwith's leg trying to pass to half guard. Beckwith is fighting to maintain full guard but Jooseppi has managed to sneak the leg through.
Beckwith is not content to let Jooseppi control the position.
Beckwith trying to control here.
#T4#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Beckwith wants to improve his position but Jooseppi is controlling well.
Beckwith is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jooseppi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jooseppi's back!#SUB#
Beckwith is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Jooseppi defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Jooseppi trying to control the hands but Beckwith breaks the grip.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jooseppi manages to reverse the position and now he's in Beckwith's guard. Nice work there by Jooseppi.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jooseppi tries to free his leg and advance position but Beckwith is retaining full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Raja Jooseppi will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Beckwith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Beckwith is looking to counter the offense by Jooseppi and move into the clinch.#TD#
Beckwith feints and as Jooseppi raises his hands in defense, Beckwith changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Jooseppi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Beckwith defends it easily.
Beckwith passes Jooseppi's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jooseppi is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jooseppi is looking to control Beckwith's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jooseppi avoid being mounted?
Beckwith uses his free foot to push down on Jooseppi's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Jooseppi.
Rudy Beckwith overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Jooseppi wants to control but Beckwith is having none of it.
Beckwith content just to control the position here.
Beckwith trying to control but Jooseppi is having none of it. #SUB#
Beckwith working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Jooseppi is just holding on here. Beckwith manages to take his back.
#T2##SUB#
Jooseppi is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB#
Jooseppi showing good submission defense here.
#SUB#
Beckwith looking to break Jooseppi's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Jooseppi remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Beckwith will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Jooseppi is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T3#
Jooseppi is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Beckwith off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#SUB#
Beckwith is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Jooseppi has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Jooseppi defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Beckwith has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jooseppi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jooseppi wants to get up but he can't break Beckwith's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jooseppi is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T4##SUB#
Beckwith has his feet on Jooseppi's thighs here. He's pushed Jooseppi off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Jooseppi screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rudy Beckwith!
Rudy Beckwith decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
AWC 2022 - Quarter Finals A
Date: May 15, 2022 |
#R1#
Jooseppi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Son.
Son takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jooseppi sizes up Son with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jooseppi misses with a right hand #CL#
and Son counters by moving into the clinch.
Jooseppi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jooseppi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jooseppi looking to stall.
Jooseppi is trying to break free.
Jooseppi is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Son tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jooseppi wants to stall.
Jooseppi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sons head. #T1#
Jooseppi blocks an uppercut.
Jooseppi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Son goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Son goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jooseppi wants to stall.
Jooseppi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Son's elbow.
Son throws a head punch that misses.
Son fails to pull guard.
Jooseppi pushes Son back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Son swings wildly with an uppercut but Jooseppi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jooseppi tries a body shot but Son blocks it.
Son tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jooseppi's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jooseppi.
Son doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Son can't find room to land a body shot as Jooseppi controls the action.
#T2#
Jooseppi misses with a body punch.
Son doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Son jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jooseppi walks away with a smile on his face. Son gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Son looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Raja Jooseppi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Son uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jooseppi.
Son tries to counter with a takedown but Jooseppi is quick to defend against it.
Son shoots for a double leg takedown but Jooseppi sprawls well. He's pushed Son's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wingers Son. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Son doesn't manage to clinch there - Jooseppi circles away.
Jooseppi misses the shot to the body.
Son feinted with a counter takedown.
Jooseppi looks to score with a jab to the body but Son is just out of range.
Son tries to counter with a takedown but Jooseppi is quick to defend against it.
Son keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jooseppi.#CL#
Son clinches up against the cage.
Jooseppi displaying some good clinch control by pressing Son up against the cage.
Jooseppi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Son backwards. #T3#
Son blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jooseppi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jooseppi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Son tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jooseppi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jooseppi stalling the fight.
Jooseppi tries to throw a body punch but Son avoids it by throwing Jooseppi back against the cage.
Son fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Son goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The referee is keeping an eye on Jooseppi - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Jooseppi blocks a body shot from Son. #TD#
Son pulls guard successfully.
Jooseppi wanted to stand there but Son had control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Jooseppi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Son has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jooseppi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jooseppi 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Raja Jooseppi dominated that round.
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#
Jooseppi scores with the left hand. Son knows he should have avoided that one.
Jooseppi tests Son's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A swing and a miss from Jooseppi.
Son attempts a counter takedown but Jooseppi avoids it well and moves away.
Jooseppi scores with a nice right hand.
Jooseppi thuds his right hand into Son's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The fighters circling - Jooseppi throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL#
Son moves into range and clinches up with Jooseppi.
Jooseppi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Son prevents a body shot from Jooseppi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Son successfully pulls guard.
Son trying to control the position.
Son keeping moving, preventing Jooseppi from controlling successfully. #T1#
Son manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jooseppi manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Jooseppi keeping moving, preventing Son from controlling successfully.
Son showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Son postures up.
#SUB2#
Jooseppi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jooseppi has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Son trying to control the position from guard on top but Jooseppi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Son works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Son 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.
Son wants to pass to mount but Jooseppi is defending the position. #T3#
Son stalling.
Jooseppi is refusing to be controlled, as Son sits in half guard.
Jooseppi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Son is working away from the top position though.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Son ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jooseppi misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Son rushes Jooseppi and presses him up against the cage.
Son swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Son fails to land.
Son tries to pull guard but Jooseppi holds him up against the cage and eventually Son drops back down to his feet.
Son blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jooseppi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Son blocking some punches.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jooseppi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Son backwards.
Jooseppi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Son misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Raja Jooseppi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Son's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Son uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jooseppi.
Jooseppi throws the left hand but Son avoids the punch easily.
Jooseppi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Son moves away.
Son changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Jooseppi connects with a body shot.
Jooseppi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Son defending well as Jooseppi loads up on a big left hand.
Jooseppi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Son tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Son fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jooseppi, pushing him back against the cage.
Jooseppi looking to stall.
Son tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jooseppi's elbow. #BC2#
Jooseppi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1#
Son avoids the body shot from Jooseppi.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jooseppi. Son does a little dance to reset his feet.
Son tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Jooseppi manages to circle out of the way.
Son moves out of range as Jooseppi strikes.
Son appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Son is looking to clinch but Jooseppi is avoiding it.
Jooseppi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Son.
Jooseppi swats away the attempt to clinch by Son.#TD#
Son looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Jooseppi!
Jooseppi is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Son tries for a kimura but Jooseppi is defending well. #T2#
Jooseppi wants to control but Son postures up.
Son just content to control the position.
Jooseppi is trying to control Son's posture but Son avoids it. #SUB#
Son tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Son is looking to take a break and control but Jooseppi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Jooseppi holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Jooseppi is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Wingers Son has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Son is trying to work for a kimura but Jooseppi is defending well.
Jooseppi is controlling Son's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Son is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jooseppi sees it coming and defends easily.
Jooseppi is staying active underneath Son, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Raja Jooseppi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wingers Son overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Son is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jooseppi defends it well.
Jooseppi preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jooseppi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Son.
Son tries to counter with a takedown but Jooseppi is quick to defend against it.
Jooseppi has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Son is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Son keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Son moves away from the strike by Jooseppi.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Raja Jooseppi.
I've got Jooseppi winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raja Jooseppi!
Raja Jooseppi thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
AWC 2022 - Round 6 A
Date: Apr 28, 2022 |
#R1#
Jooseppi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jooseppi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Phuthong throws a hook to the side of Jooseppi's head but Jooseppi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Phuthong misses the shot to the body.
Phuthong misses the body punch
enabling Jooseppi to counter with a crisp jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Phuthong misses the target.
Jooseppi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Phuthong misses with a wild body shot.
Phuthong throws out a loose jab but Jooseppi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jooseppi throws a body punch but Phuthong moves out of range.
Phuthong misses with an uppercut. Jooseppi saw that one coming.
Phuthong ducks under a wild hook from Jooseppi.
Phuthong thuds his right hand into Jooseppi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Phuthong looks to score with a jab to the body but Jooseppi is just out of range.
Jooseppi throws out a counter right but Phuthong avoids it with no problem.
Phuthong throws the left hand but Jooseppi avoids the punch easily.
Jooseppi swings for the body but Phuthong moves out of range.
Jooseppi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Phuthong.
Jooseppi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T1#
Phuthong misses with a wild body shot.
Jooseppi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jooseppi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jooseppi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jooseppi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Phuthong jabs at Jooseppi's body.
Phuthong throws the left hand but Jooseppi avoids the punch easily.
Jooseppi loads up on a big right hand but Phuthong slips the punch.
Phuthong throws a lazy right hand but Jooseppi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Phuthong lands with a straight right. Jooseppi didn't see that one coming.
The crowd cheers as Phuthong lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jooseppi doesn't seem phased though.
Phuthong misses with a looping left.
Eh Phuthong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice cross by Jooseppi.
Jooseppi misses with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Phuthong misses with a straight right.
Phuthong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jooseppi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T2#
Phuthong misses with a looping left.
The crowd cheers as Phuthong lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jooseppi doesn't seem phased though.
Jooseppi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Phuthong.
Phuthong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Phuthong avoids the body shot from Jooseppi.
Jooseppi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Phuthong misses with a wild body shot.
We've been told by Phuthong's head coaches at Far-Q Fight Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Phuthong throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jooseppi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Phuthong lands a lovely overhand right.
Jooseppi throws a looping overhand right but Phuthong ducks down to avoid it.
Phuthong misses with a right hand
and Jooseppi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jooseppi wants to clinch up but Phuthong keeps it at a distance.
Jooseppi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Phuthong.
Phuthong takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Phuthong, as that shot connected.
#T3#
Jooseppi moves forwards but Phuthong connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Phuthong looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #TD2#
Jooseppi shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Phuthong is trying to defend but Jooseppi finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Phuthong is refusing to be controlled, as Jooseppi sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jooseppi missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jooseppi is looking to take a break and control but Phuthong is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Phuthong tries to roll over but Jooseppi keeps him under control.#T4#
Phuthong is trying to stand.
Jooseppi is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Phuthong reverses the position - he's now on top in Jooseppi's guard.
Phuthong showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jooseppi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SU#
Phuthong stands up and waves to Jooseppi to follow him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eh Phuthong dominated that round.
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#
Phuthong getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Phuthong works Jooseppi's body with a nice hook.
Phuthong ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Jooseppi.
Jooseppi has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Jooseppi throws out a loose jab but Phuthong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phuthong lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Eh Phuthong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jooseppi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Phuthong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jooseppi.
Jooseppi throws the left hand but Phuthong avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phuthong scores with a body shot.
Phuthong digs a good body shot into Jooseppi's ribs.
Phuthong thuds a left hand into Jooseppi's body.
Phuthong scores with a sloppy right hand. Jooseppi should have avoided that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big left from Jooseppi misses. #T1#
Phuthong slips a straight right by Jooseppi.
Jooseppi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Phuthong was well out of range. Poor timing from Jooseppi.
Jooseppi looks to land a left hand but Phuthong moved out of range nicely.
Phuthong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jooseppi.
Phuthong throws a one two combo.
Phuthong looks to score with a jab to the body but Jooseppi is just out of range.
Phuthong tests Jooseppi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Phuthong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jooseppi was well out of range. Poor timing from Phuthong.
Jooseppi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jooseppi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Phuthong.
Phuthong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jooseppi can do to turn this around?
Phuthong moves out of range of the strikes.
Phuthong moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Phuthong misses with a looping left.
Jooseppi misses with a straight left.
Phuthong lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T2#
Phuthong connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jooseppi scores with a three punch combo!
Phuthong is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Phuthong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jooseppi was well out of range. Poor timing from Phuthong.
Jooseppi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Phuthong 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.
A telegraphed right hand from Phuthong misses the target.
Phuthong lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Phuthong takes a swing at Jooseppi's ribcage but misses.
Jooseppi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Phuthong throws out a powerful jab.
Jooseppi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Phuthong throws out the jab.
Jooseppi with the counter takedown but Phuthong avoids it easily.
Phuthong looks to throw the jab but Jooseppi is out of range.
Jab, jab by Phuthong - just one landing.
Jooseppi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Phuthong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jooseppi.#T3#
Phuthong moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Phuthong swats away the attempt to clinch by Jooseppi.
Jooseppi misses with a wild combination.
Phuthong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A swing and a miss from Phuthong.
Phuthong throws a shot from downtown. Jooseppi moves away and avoids it.
Jooseppi throws a hook but Phuthong blocks it.
Phuthong was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Phuthong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Eh Phuthong is winning the standup battle so far.
Phuthong sizes up Jooseppi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jooseppi avoids the body shot from Phuthong.
Jooseppi ducks under a wild hook from Phuthong.
Phuthong throws a body punch but Jooseppi moves out of range. #T4#
Phuthong swings for the body but Jooseppi moves out of range.
Jooseppi dodges the punch combination from Phuthong.
Phuthong takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jooseppi slips under a jab.
Phuthong connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jooseppi momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jooseppi lands a head shot.
Jooseppi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Phuthong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jooseppi was well out of range. Poor timing from Phuthong.
Phuthong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jooseppi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Phuthong stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Phuthong wants it to stay on the feet.
Phuthong scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Phuthong's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jooseppi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Phuthong scrambles back to his feet.
Phuthong rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jooseppi counters with a right hand to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eh Phuthong dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Phuthong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Phuthong throws a good cross that connects.
Phuthong loads up on a big right hand but Jooseppi slips the punch.
Nice straight punches there by Phuthong. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Phuthong.
Phuthong lands a glancing blow to the side of Jooseppi's head.
Jooseppi misses with a body shot.
Jooseppi misses with a straight right.
Phuthong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jooseppi.
A slow jab from Phuthong misses its intended target.
Phuthong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jooseppi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Jooseppi misses.
A quick step to the side and Phuthong tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Phuthong jabs Jooseppi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jooseppi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Phuthong throws out the jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Phuthong darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jooseppi. Phuthong does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Phuthong misses with an uppercut. Jooseppi saw that one coming.
Phuthong throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jooseppi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Phuthong takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jooseppi moves forwards but Phuthong connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jooseppi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Phuthong slips under a jab.
Jooseppi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jooseppi looks to land a right hand but Phuthong moved out of range.
Jooseppi walks into a jab.
Jooseppi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jooseppi defending well as Phuthong loads up on a big left hand.
Phuthong moves into range and connects with a jab.
A shot to the body from Phuthong misses
and Phuthong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Eh Phuthong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Phuthong lands a glancing blow to the side of Jooseppi's head.
Phuthong is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Phuthong loads up on a big right hand but Jooseppi slips the punch.
Phuthong scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jooseppi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Phuthong throws a body punch but Jooseppi moves out of range.
Jooseppi misses with a looping right.
Phuthong loads up on a big right hand but Jooseppi slips the punch.
Phuthong keeps the fight on the outside.
Jooseppi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Phuthong.
Phuthong connects with a crisp jab. #TD2#
Jooseppi shoots in and bounces Phuthong off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Phuthong preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Jooseppi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jooseppi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jooseppi trying to control the position from guard on top but Phuthong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jooseppi with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#ES#
Phuthong has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Jooseppi has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#TD#
Phuthong gets control of Jooseppi's arms and successfully pulls guard. Phuthong will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Phuthong keeping moving, preventing Jooseppi from controlling successfully.
Jooseppi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Jooseppi is pushing down on Phuthong's leg trying to pass to half guard. Phuthong is fighting to maintain full guard but Jooseppi has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Jooseppi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jooseppi is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Phuthong trying to control but Jooseppi postures up.
Raja Jooseppi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jooseppi is trying to control. Phuthong wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Phuthong is trying to stand up here but Jooseppi is controlling him well.
Jooseppi lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Phuthong is looking to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eh Phuthong showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Phuthong 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eh Phuthong!
Eh Phuthong 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:
AWC 2022 - Round 5 B
Date: Apr 11, 2022 |
#R1#
A jab from Jooseppi misses.
Jooseppi throws a body shot but no joy.
Jooseppi throws a big shot that misses.#CL#
Son drives through and clinches with Jooseppi against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jooseppi. #TD#
Son decides to pull guard.
Son is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Son is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Son 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jooseppi trying to control the position from guard on top but Son is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Son is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1##SUB#
Son is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jooseppi is aware though and is defending well.
Jooseppi won't allow Son to sweep him here.
Son working a defensive guard here.
Jooseppi's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jooseppi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Son looking for a guillotine here but Jooseppi defends easily.
Son keeping moving, preventing Jooseppi from controlling successfully. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Jooseppi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Jooseppi is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Son has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Jooseppi is looking to defend but Son has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Jooseppi! Son pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Jooseppi taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Wingers Son! |
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Event:
AWC 2022 - Round 4 B
Date: Mar 26, 2022 |
#R1#
Beckwith takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Raja Jooseppi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jooseppi just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL2#
Beckwith closes the distance and pushes Jooseppi back into the cage.#TD2#
Beckwith has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Jooseppi uses from the top position.
Beckwith 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.
Beckwith not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Beckwith has his feet on Jooseppi's thighs here. He's pushed Jooseppi off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Jooseppi screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rudy Beckwith! |
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Event:
AWC 2022 - Round 3 B
Date: Mar 10, 2022 |
#R1#
Jooseppi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jooseppi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jooseppi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jooseppi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jooseppi takes a swing at McBean's ribcage but misses.
McBean has a takedown stuffed.
We've been hearing reports that McBean has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#TD#
Jooseppi gets caught flat footed, as McBean shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Jooseppi trying to control the position here.
McBean trying to control but Jooseppi is working from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jooseppi can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jooseppi keeping full guard, as McBean tries to pass.
McBean might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1#
Jooseppi has McBean pulled in close to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McBean wants to control from the top but Jooseppi keeps moving.
Jooseppi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McBean. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jooseppi is pulling down on McBean's head to control his posture.
McBean postures up.
Jooseppi working a defensive guard but McBean manages to pass into side control anyway.
#SUB#
McBean is trying to get an arm triangle but Jooseppi is defending well. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jooseppi wants to control but McBean postures up.#SUB#
McBean looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
McBean tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no McBean has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
McBean working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T3#
Jooseppi gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
McBean takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
McBean tries to pass to full mount but Jooseppi defends it. #SUB#
McBean is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jooseppi moves into full guard.
Jooseppi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jooseppi is pulling down on McBean's head. It's preventing any offense from McBean, at least for the moment.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jooseppi misses with a wild body shot.
McBean shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jooseppi defends it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Otto McBean dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Jooseppi scores with a jab.
Jooseppi scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
McBean shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Jooseppi pulls McBean in to control the position.
Jooseppi is continuing to stall.#SUB#
McBean thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jooseppi keeping moving, preventing McBean from controlling successfully. #T1#
Jooseppi is pulling down on McBean's head to control his posture.
McBean passes Jooseppi's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Jooseppi is looking for a sweep. McBean is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jooseppi controlling the position well.
Jooseppi is looking for a sweep. McBean is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jooseppi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McBean is working away from the top position though.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
McBean sitting and controlling from the half guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Jooseppi has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as McBean is landing a low percentage of strikes.
McBean shoots in and drives through. Jooseppi sprawls well.
Raja Jooseppi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jooseppi connects with the punch.
Jooseppi slaps away a takedown attempt from McBean, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jooseppi misses the shot to the body.
McBean tries to counter by clinching up but Jooseppi breaks away and moves out of range.
Jooseppi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A big left from Jooseppi misses. #TD#
McBean closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Jooseppi quickly recovers to half guard.
Jooseppi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of McBean's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take McBean's back!
Jooseppi really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for McBean.
Jooseppi trying to control.#T3#
Jooseppi biding his time, looking for the opening.
Jooseppi lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns McBean.
Jooseppi has the hooks in. McBean is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jooseppi softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Otto McBean overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McBean rolls, trying to escape but Jooseppi keeps control of the position.
Jooseppi is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at McBean. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
What can McBean do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McBean wants to escape the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Raja Jooseppi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jooseppi.
McBean misses with a takedown attempt - Jooseppi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jooseppi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McBean manages to avoid it.
McBean uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jooseppi.
McBean shoots in but Jooseppi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jooseppi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McBean is defended easily by Jooseppi.
Jooseppi throws out a counter right but McBean avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Otto McBean. 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.
McBean uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jooseppi.
McBean shoots in for a takedown but Jooseppi shows good takedown defense.
Otto McBean is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McBean displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jooseppi throws out the jab.
McBean tries to counter by clinching up but Jooseppi breaks away and moves out of range.
Jooseppi lands a nice looking body shot.
Jooseppi has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Jooseppi throws the left hand but McBean avoids the punch easily.#T1#
McBean walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
McBean misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
McBean fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jooseppi looks to land a right hand but McBean moved out of range.
Jooseppi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McBean moves away.
Jooseppi lands a slapping body shot.
Jooseppi missing with a left hand there. McBean was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jooseppi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jooseppi throws the left hand but McBean avoids the punch easily.
McBean shoots in for a takedown but Jooseppi shows good takedown defense.
Jooseppi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jooseppi scores with a hook.
McBean misses with a takedown
and Jooseppi counters with a nice uppercut.
McBean throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jooseppi's waist but Jooseppi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McBean off to one side.
Jooseppi stuffs the takedown.#T2##TD#
Jooseppi gets caught flat footed, as McBean shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
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!
Jooseppi controlling the position.
Jooseppi keeping moving, preventing McBean from controlling successfully. #SUB#
McBean drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and McBean jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
McBean stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jooseppi swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
McBean drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and McBean jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jooseppi seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T3##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
McBean takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jooseppi looks to score with a jab to the body but McBean is just out of range.
Good exchange - Jooseppi coming out on top.
McBean tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jooseppi defends well and McBean ends up having to push Jooseppi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jooseppi lands with a light punch inside.
Jooseppi lands a right hand that snaps the head of McBean backwards.
Jooseppi effectively controlling the action here.
Jooseppi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jooseppi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McBean backwards. #T4#
Nice body punch from Jooseppi.
Jooseppi is stalling here.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Jooseppi takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Jooseppi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McBean's elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Jooseppi.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jooseppi.
McBean is trying to pull guard but Jooseppi has him pressed against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McBean jumps guard but Jooseppi turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jooseppi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McBean backwards.
McBean is trying to pull guard but Jooseppi turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jooseppi lands a left hand.
McBean is trying to pull guard but Jooseppi has him pressed against the cage.
McBean letting Jooseppi take a breather here.
McBean jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jooseppi walks away with a smile on his face. McBean gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Raja Jooseppi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jooseppi has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raja Jooseppi!
A very excited looking Raja Jooseppi made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
AWC 2022 - Round 2 A
Date: Feb 22, 2022 |
#R1#
Jooseppi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jooseppi. Cheese does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jooseppi dives in for a single leg takedown but Cheese sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Cheese throws a lazy uppercut
#TD2#
and Jooseppi counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Cheese makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cheese.
Jooseppi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jooseppi wants to control from the top but Cheese keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cheese trying to keep a closed guard but Jooseppi is proving a slippery customer.
Jooseppi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Cheese on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cheese tries to get out of the position.#T1#
Jooseppi landing some decent shots from guard.
Jooseppi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jooseppi postures up in Cheese's guard and throws a big left but Cheese blocks it.
Jooseppi distracts Cheese with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jooseppi controlling from the top position.
Cheese preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cheese preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jooseppi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jooseppi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jooseppi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cheese lands a jab to the nose.
Cheese throws a poor cross that misses
#TD2#
and Jooseppi decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Cheese's guard.
Cheese being controlled here, momentarily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jooseppi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Jooseppi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cheese is keeping the position for now.
Cheese utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jooseppi throws a big elbow that misses.
Jooseppi looking to pass the guard.
Jooseppi preventing the sweep. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Jooseppi 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.
Jooseppi stands up over Cheese, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jooseppi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Jooseppi stands up over Cheese, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jooseppi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jooseppi throws a big elbow that misses.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Cheese knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jooseppi on the ground.
Jooseppi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Jooseppi drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Raja Jooseppi dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Cheese throws a hook to the side of Jooseppi's head but Jooseppi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cheese moves away from the strike by Jooseppi.
Cheese listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A slow jab from Jooseppi misses its intended target.
Cheese scores with a nice head shot.
Cheese blocks a jab.
Jooseppi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cheese misses the jab.
Jooseppi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cheese.
Raja Jooseppi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cheese rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jooseppi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jooseppi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jooseppi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A slow jab from Jooseppi misses its intended target. #T1#
Jooseppi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nice sprawl there from Cheese as Jooseppi shoots in.
Jooseppi just misses with a punch to the body.
Cheese really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jooseppi throws a body punch but Cheese moves out of range.
Cheese swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A shot to the liver by Jooseppi. Beautiful body shot.
Jooseppi swings widly with a right hand
and Cheese counters with a straight right hand.#ROC#Jooseppi is rocked!#TD2#
Jooseppi drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Cheese working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jooseppi.
Cheese working a defensive guard here.
Jooseppi with a nice head shot there.
Jooseppi is looking to work some ground and pound but Cheese has wrist control.#T2#
Jooseppi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jooseppi wants to control from the top but Cheese keeps moving.
Jooseppi is looking to work some ground and pound but Cheese has wrist control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Jooseppi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jooseppi misses the jab.
Charles Eric Cheese is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jooseppi scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jooseppi.
Cheese blocks a jab.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Jooseppi. Cheese does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cheese misses with a hook.
Cheese lands with a good body shot.
Charles Eric Cheese is winning the standup battle so far.
Jooseppi lands a really nice looking cross but Cheese seems unphased.
Jooseppi shoots in but no luck this time.
Cheese throwing a counter right hand but Jooseppi manages to avoid it.
Charles Eric Cheese has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raja Jooseppi.
Cheese lands a nice hook to Jooseppi's body. Jooseppi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cheese misses with a body shot.
We've been told by Cheese's head coaches at Tosen's Home for Lost Boys that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jooseppi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jooseppi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jooseppi slips a straight right by Cheese.
Cheese connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jooseppi momentarily.
Jooseppi is still on wobbly legs! Can Cheese finish him?
Jooseppi gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Cheese points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Jooseppi wakes up just in time to hear Cheese thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Charles Eric Cheese!
Charles Eric Cheese thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
AWC 2022 - Round 1 B
Date: Feb 06, 2022 |
#R1#
Slow connects with a single shot there.
Jooseppi misses with a lunging right hand
and Slow counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Raja Jooseppi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slow uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jooseppi.
Nice uppercut there from Jooseppi.
Slow defending well as Jooseppi loads up on a big left hand.
Slow uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jooseppi.
Slow seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A swing and a miss from Jooseppi.
Slow lands a really nice looking cross but Jooseppi seems unphased.
A cross from Slow lands.
We've been told by Slow's head coaches at New York Training Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Good standup being displayed there by Slow as he connects with a hook.
Jooseppi throws a jab but it's blocked by Slow.
It looked like Slow was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Jooseppi misses with a hook
and Slow counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Slow wants to clinch up but Jooseppi keeps it at a distance.
Slow ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Slow throwing a counter right hand but Jooseppi manages to avoid it.
Jooseppi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Slow is looking to clinch.
Slow is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Nice jab there from Slow.
Jooseppi throws a looping overhand right but Slow ducks down to avoid it.
Slow lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jooseppi backs up against the cage.
Jooseppi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Slow as he avoids it easily. #T1##TD2#
Jooseppi shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Slow is trying to defend but Jooseppi finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jooseppi connects with a nice short shot to Slow's temple.
Jooseppi winds up and cracks Slow with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Jooseppi prevents Slow from standing back up.
Jooseppi is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Slow looks like he's trying to stand up.
Jooseppi is nestled in close to Slow, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Jooseppi is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Slow is trying to stand.
Jooseppi looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Slow with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T2#
Slow is trying to stand.
Slow on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Slow tries to get out of the position.
Jooseppi content to control rather than advance.
Slow taking some punishment here, with Jooseppi in his half guard. #ROC2#Slow is rocked!
Jooseppi frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Jooseppi controlling from the full mount.
Slow tries to buck Jooseppi off but he can't manage it.
Jooseppi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jooseppi content just to control the position here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
It looks like Jooseppi might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jooseppi scoring with strikes but Slow is staying in there.
Oh Slow is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3#
Jooseppi scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Jooseppi lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Jooseppi looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Slow covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Raja Jooseppi!
Raja Jooseppi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 19, 2021 |
#R1#
Jooseppi throws a body shot but no joy.
Levan Luddington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Jooseppi bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB2#
Jooseppi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Jooseppi working away.
Luddington pushes Jooseppi away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Jooseppi gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Luddington wants to control but Jooseppi postures up.
Luddington is looking for a sweep.
Luddington is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luddington is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jooseppi throwing shots but Luddington is blocking nicely. #T1#
Jooseppi is pressing down on Luddington's thigh, looking to free his foot. Luddington is holding on for now.
Luddington is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Luddington has hold of Jooseppi's hands but Jooseppi slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jooseppi lands with a punch from half guard.
Luddington wants to control but Jooseppi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Luddington avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jooseppi. #SUB#
Luddington is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jooseppi pulls his head out easily.
Luddington could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Luddington is trying to get back to full guard.
Jooseppi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Luddington blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jooseppi. #T2#
Jooseppi missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jooseppi wants to take a breather but Luddington is having none of it.
Luddington is trying to maintain the position but Jooseppi is very close to passing his half guard.
Jooseppi thows a huge punch but Luddington dodges it nicely.
Jooseppi slips a nice elbow through Luddington's hands, connecting with Luddington's forehead.
Luddington is looking for a sweep. Jooseppi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jooseppi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Luddington. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jooseppi in particular looking to stall.
Luddington makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Luddington.
Jooseppi scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T3#
Jooseppi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Jooseppi lying in Luddington's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Luddington decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Jooseppi taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Levan Luddington!
An out of breath Levan Luddington thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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