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Event:
Outlaw 12 - Axelsen vs Abul
Date: Feb 12, 2022 |
#R1#
Rosario tries to clinch #TD2#
and Niskala counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Rosario!
Niskala works to advance to full mount. Rosario defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Rosario can't escape the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niskala lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
#SUB2#
Niskala looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Rosario is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T1#
Niskala takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Let's hope that Niskala has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Rosario can't escape the position.
Rosario is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Niskala looking to control and managing it successfully.
Rosario is trying desperately to improve position.
Niskala won't let Rosario get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Niskala controlling the pace for now.
Rosario is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Niskala controlling his opponent.
Rosario is trying desperately to improve position.
Niskala punishing his opponent with strikes. #T3#
Niskala lands a heavy elbow.
Niskala breaks from Rosario's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Niskala lands a big shot there that rocks Rosario but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Niskala controlling the position easily from mount.
Niskala lands a big shot there that rocks Rosario but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Rosario tries to reverse the position but Niskala maintains control.
Rosario takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#T4#
Rosario tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rosario wants to control but Niskala is having none of it.
We've been informed that Niskala has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Niskala tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Niskala lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Niskala lands a couple of good shots and Rosario has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jaakoppi Niskala dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Rosario goes for a double leg but Niskala avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Niskala continues to drive forward.
Niskala taking a breather.
Rosario jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Niskala walks away with a smile on his face. Rosario gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rosario fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rosario throws a head kick that misses.
Niskala keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Rosario fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Niskala, pushing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Niskala manages to break the clinch.
Niskala slaps away a takedown attempt from Rosario, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikai Rosario. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Rosario misses with a double jab.
Niskala circles away from the clinch attempt#TD2#
and Niskala counters with a single leg into guard. Rosario didn't expect that.
Rosario might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rosario is looking to stand up but Niskala isn't so interested in that idea.
Rosario can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Niskala controls the pace.
Niskala won't allow Rosario to sweep him here. #T2#
Niskala wants to get up but he can't break Rosario's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Niskala is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Niskala preventing the sweep.
Niskala is in close to Rosario's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Niskala wanted to stand there but Rosario had control of the position. #SUB#
Rosario has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Niskala is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Rosario.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Niskala moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T3#
Niskala works to advance to full mount. Rosario defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Jaakoppi Niskala has got the better of the ground game so far.
Niskala content just to control the position here.
Niskala scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Rosario?
Niskala with shots to the head and body - Rosario looks very uncomfortable down there.
Niskala postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Rosario looks a forlorn figure.
Niskala lands a heavy elbow.
Niskala landing shots from mount. #T4#
Niskala takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Niskala lands a big shot to the head and Rosario winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Jaakoppi Niskala! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 09, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Niskala closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Radchenko to the mat! Radchenko manages to get full guard.
Radchenko really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Niskala. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Radchenko wants to sweep but no luck.
Radchenko looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niskala stopping the sweep attempt from Radchenko.#T1#
Niskala controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Radchenko tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Niskala shoots for a double leg takedown but Radchenko sprawls well. He's pushed Niskala's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Radchenko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Niskala moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#TD#
Radchenko gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Niskala to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Niskala is breathing heavily.
Radchenko avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Radchenko trying to control the position here.
Radchenko throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
#T2#
Radchenko controls Niskala momentarily but Niskala frees himself.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Radchenko holds on and takes a little breather.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Radchenko can do anything to dispel that myth.
Radchenko tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Niskala trying to control but Radchenko is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Radchenko throws an overhand right that lands on Niskala's shoulder, as Niskala tries to avoid the shot.
Niskala thuds his right hand into Radchenko's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CL#
Niskala fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Radchenko, pushing him back against the cage.#T3#
Radchenko is trying to stall.
Radchenko trying to control the position but instead, Niskala has worked for underhooks and has pushed Radchenko into the cage.
Niskala tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Radchenko smiles and moves away.
Radchenko misses with a looping right.
Niskala tries to clinch up but Radchenko circles away and keeps his distance.
A little jabbing left from Radchenko on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Niskala uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Radchenko.
Radchenko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Niskala.
Radchenko throws a sloppy body shot
#CL#
and Niskala counters by moving into the clinch. #TD#
Niskala pulls guard. #T4#
Niskala pulls Radchenko in close to prevent any damage.
Radchenko wants to control from the top but Niskala keeps moving.
Niskala controls Radchenko momentarily but Radchenko frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Radchenko controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Niskala utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Radchenko content to stall in guard here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jaakoppi Niskala dominated that round.
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.#R2#
Niskala fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Radchenko looks to land a right hand but Niskala moved out of range.#TD#
Niskala looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Radchenko is trying to get back to full guard.
Radchenko wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Radchenko manages to get to full guard.
Jaakoppi Niskala overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Radchenko managing to control the position. #T1#
Radchenko 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.
Radchenko working a defensive guard here.
Radchenko looking to hit a scissor sweep but Niskala is one step ahead there.
Radchenko pulls Niskala in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
A looping hook to the body misses from Radchenko. Niskala does a little dance to reset his feet.
Radchenko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Niskala.
Radchenko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Niskala tries to counter with a takedown but Radchenko is quick to defend against it.
Niskala tries for a takedown but Radchenko sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Radchenko on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Radchenko misses with a series of wild punches.
Niskala uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Radchenko.
Niskala swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Radchenko throws a jab but it's blocked by Niskala.
A big left from Radchenko misses.
Radchenko ducks under a wild hook from Niskala.#T3#
Niskala bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Radchenko throws an overhand right that lands on Niskala's shoulder, as Niskala tries to avoid the shot.
Radchenko throws a shot from downtown. Niskala moves away and avoids it.
Jaakoppi Niskala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Radchenko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Radchenko throws a big shot that misses.#TD#
Niskala decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Radchenko is refusing to be controlled, as Niskala sits in half guard.
Radchenko keeping hold of Niskala's head, controlling as best he can. #T4#
Radchenko tries to get to full guard but Niskala has control of the leg.
Radchenko trying to control here.
Radchenko is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Radchenko is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Radchenko throws a hook but Niskala avoids it easily.#CL#
Radchenko gets tackled into the cage by Niskala. Niskala maintains the clinch.
Niskala tries for a takedown. No joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ostap Radchenko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Niskala's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Niskala moves out of range as Radchenko strikes.
Niskala drops down looking for a counter takedown but Radchenko sprawls and moves away.
Niskala fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Radchenko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Radchenko throws a hook but Niskala blocks it.
Niskala tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Radchenko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Radchenko lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Jaakoppi Niskala is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Radchenko throws a right and a left that both miss.
Niskala steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Radchenko.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Radchenko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Niskala slips a jab and a cross from Radchenko.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Niskala uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Radchenko.
Niskala moves out of range of the strikes.
Niskala throws a counter high kick but Radchenko was just alert enough to avoid it.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Niskala.
Niskala shoots in for a takedown but Radchenko shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Radchenko throws the left hand but Niskala avoids the punch easily.
Radchenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Niskala.
Niskala misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Radchenko counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Niskala looking for a sweep. Not yet Niskala, not yet.
Niskala can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Radchenko controls the pace.
Niskala is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Radchenko engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2#
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Radchenko is continuing to stall.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Niskala showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Radchenko.
#T3#
Radchenko throws a hook but Niskala blocks it.
Niskala tries to counter with a takedown but Radchenko is quick to defend against it.
Niskala shoots in for a double leg but Radchenko sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Niskala sets himself, and Radchenko steps forward looking for the clinch! Niskala avoids it this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaakoppi Niskala. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A swing and a miss from Radchenko.
Niskala slips under a jab from Radchenko.
As Radchenko tries to get set, Niskala tries to push him back and clinch up but Radchenko manages to avoid the attempt.
Radchenko throws a jab when Niskala was well out of range.
Radchenko misses with a hook.
Niskala bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Radchenko looks to throw the jab but Niskala is out of range.
Niskala uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Radchenko.
Nice takedown defense from Radchenko. No joy for Niskala on that attempt.
Radchenko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
Niskala uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Radchenko.
Radchenko 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.
Radchenko throws a jab when Niskala was well out of range.
Radchenko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Niskala.
Niskala drops down looking for a counter takedown but Radchenko sprawls and moves away.
Radchenko throws a shot from downtown. Niskala moves away and avoids it.
Radchenko looks to land a left hand but Niskala moved out of range nicely.
Niskala fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Niskala displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Radchenko throws out the jab.
Niskala shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Radchenko defends it nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ostap Radchenko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Radchenko 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ostap Radchenko! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 05, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Niskala dives in and scores a takedown into White's guard.
Niskala is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
White had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Niskala defends it easily.
White looking to control.
White might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Niskala sitting in guard here, content to control.
Niskala has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of White is proving hard to escape from.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niskala is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
White is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T1#
Niskala is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Niskala has gone for a leg lock! White slips out almost immediately though and dives into Niskala's guard.#REVR#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Niskala can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB2#
Niskala is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
White trying to control the position from guard on top but Niskala is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Niskala looking to hit a scissor sweep but White is one step ahead there. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
White got a little sloppy there for a moment and Niskala has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, White has managed to get both his arms back between Niskala's legs - danger averted.
White stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Niskala swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
White postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Niskala is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of White, into his guard. #REVB#
Niskala with a nice head shot there.#T3#
Niskala passes White's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Niskala is looking for a kimura here.
White regains full guard. Nicely done.
Niskala landing with the ground and pound.
Niskala sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed White's guard. #T4#
White trying to control but Niskala postures up.
White tries to get to full guard but Niskala has control of the leg.
White is breathing heavily.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Niskala in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Niskala is looking for a kimura here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
White is looking for a sweep. Niskala is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jaakoppi Niskala dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
White moves in looking to clinch but Niskala pushes him off.#CL2#
Niskala has White up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD2#
Niskala gets control of White's arms and successfully pulls guard. Niskala will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Niskala is looking for a triangle but White pushes his legs off easily.
White has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Niskala is proving hard to escape from.
White stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Niskala swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Niskala has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.#T1##SUB#
White is looking for a kimura here.
White prevents Niskala from standing back up.
#SUB2#
Niskala looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
White is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Niskala doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time White.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB#
White 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.
#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The fighters are battling for position here. Niskala manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Niskala wants to sweep here but White controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Niskala managing to control the position.
White lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
White wants to control from the top but Niskala keeps moving.
Niskala wants to stand and escape but White is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
White blocks a head kick by Niskala.
White swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#TD2#
Niskala shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Niskala showed some decent athleticism there.
White is looking to improve his position.
White definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
White is working hard here to advance position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Niskala is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Niskala is thwarting White's attempts to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jaakoppi Niskala showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
White avoids the head kick by Niskala.
White tries to clinch but Niskala moves out of range.
Niskala has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from White finds it's way round the side to connect with Niskala's head. #TD2#
Niskala closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into White's guard.
Niskala is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
White is trying to keep Niskala in close.
Niskala is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niskala is working White over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Niskala must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
White has momentary wrist control but Niskala slips an elbow through the middle.
Niskala is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Niskala postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! White is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Niskala, into his guard. #REVR#
White trying to control but Niskala is working from the bottom.
Niskala has his hands on White's head, controlling the position.
White trying to control the position from guard on top but Niskala is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
White is looking to work some ground and pound but Niskala has wrist control.
White advances position into side control!
Niskala wants to control but White postures up.#SUB#
White is trying to get an arm triangle but Niskala is defending well. #T3#
Niskala is looking to reverse the position.
Niskala isn't going anywhere.
Niskala is looking for a sweep.
Swis White has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
White trying to control the action but Niskala is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Niskala dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on White. That did some damage!#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.
White throws a right and a left that both miss.
And Niskala tries to counter it with a takedown but White pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL2#
Niskala darts in and clinches White up against the cage.
White misses with a hook to the ribs.
White jumps guard but Niskala turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Niskala misses with a knee to the head. #TD2#
Niskala jumps into guard, dragging White to the mat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Niskala is looking for a triangle but White pushes his legs off easily.
White passes easily into side control. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jaakoppi Niskala.
I've got Niskala 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jaakoppi Niskala! |
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