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Event:
QFC Tournament 1133 Round 3
Date: Feb 02, 2023 |
#R1#
Pembrook shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Virtanen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pembrook waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Virtanen.#TD#
Pembrook looking to score a takedown here. Virtanen is defending well but Pembrook drives through and ends up in Virtanen's guard.
Pembrook is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Pembrook working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pembrook looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pembrook tries to free his leg and advance position but Virtanen is retaining full guard. #T1#
Pembrook passes Virtanen's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Pembrook sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Virtanen wants to control but Pembrook is keeping busy.
Virtanen tries to roll over but Pembrook keeps him under control.
Pembrook moves into full mount! Virtanen won't be happy about that!
Virtanen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pembrook. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pembrook controlling the pace for now. #T2##SUB#
Pembrook is working for a guillotine from mount but Virtanen frees his head quite easily.
Pembrook sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Pembrook unloading with bombs!#T3##SUB#
Pembrook has control of Virtanen's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Virtanen regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Pembrook looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB#
Pembrook wants to finish this one by submission but Virtanen is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Pembrook.
Pembrook sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Pembrook thowing shots but they're missing. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Pembrook throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Pembrook looking to finish with strikes here!
Pembrook looking to control and managing it successfully.
Pembrook misses with a head shot.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pembrook lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lucky Pembrook dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD#
Pembrook scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Pembrook takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SU#
Pembrook stands up out of the half guard. #TD#
Pembrook decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Pembrook is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Virtanen has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Pembrook is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Virtanen sees it coming and defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T1#
Pembrook is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Pembrook stalling. #SUB#
Pembrook is trying to work for a kimura but Virtanen is defending well.
Pembrook wants to free his trapped foot but Virtanen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Pembrook missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Pembrook is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Pembrook has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Virtanen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pembrook.
Pembrook throwing shots but Virtanen is blocking nicely.
Pembrook has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Pembrook content just to control the position here. #T3##SUB#
Pembrook has control of Virtanen's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Virtanen regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Pembrook controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pembrook throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Virtanen because Pembrook loaded up on that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lucky Pembrook dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Virtanen swats away the attempt to clinch by Pembrook.
A little jabbing left from Virtanen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pembrook misses with a body kick.
Virtanen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Virtanen wants it to stay on the feet.
Lucky Pembrook is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Horrible takedown attempt by Pembrook or perhaps it was just good defense by Virtanen, which made it look bad.
It seemed like Virtanen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Pembrook gets a clinch.
Pembrook can't find room to land a body shot as Virtanen controls the action.
#TD#
Pembrook manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #T1##ES#
Pembrook pushes Virtanen off and gets back to his feet.
Pembrook fails with the takedown
and Virtanen counters with a three punch combo that has Pembrook backing up. Pembrook nods at Virtanen to acknowledge the strikes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucky Pembrook. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Pembrook instigates a clinch.
Pembrook is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Virtanen can do to turn this around?
Virtanen misses with some punches.
Virtanen working aggressively here.
#BC#
Pembrook pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Pembrook closes the distance and clinches.
Pembrook blocks an uppercut.
Pembrook wants a takedown.
Virtanen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Matias Virtanen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##TD#
Pembrook turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Pembrook manages to end up in side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A control attempt from Virtanen but he's now mounted!
Pembrook sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!#SUB#
Pembrook is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Virtanen is surviving well by controlling Pembrook's body position as best he can.
Pembrook punishing his opponent with strikes.
Virtanen blocking the ground and pound.
Pembrook unloading with bombs!
Pembrook putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#T3#
Pembrook takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Pembrook with good strikes from the mount here!
Pembrook lands with some strikes.
Pembrook lands a big shot to the head and Virtanen winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Lucky Pembrook! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1133 Round 2
Date: Feb 01, 2023 |
#R1#
Jab from Virtanen.#CUT#It looks like Diamond Dog has been cut.
Virtanen connects with a single shot there.
Virtanen digs a good body shot into Dog's ribs.
Virtanen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dogs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Virtanen pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Dog back to the cage. Virtanen follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Virtanen scores with a nice head shot.
Matias Virtanen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Virtanen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Virtanen lands a lovely overhand right.
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!
Virtanen digs a good hook to Dog's body.
Dog tries to move into range but Virtanen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Virtanen connects with a crisp jab.
Virtanen pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Dog back to the cage. Virtanen follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#ROC#Dog is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Diamond Dog's cut even more.
Virtanen connects with a body shot that sends Dog's belly button to the back.
Good shot there by Virtanen.
Virtanen is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Virtanen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Virtanen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dog is still on wobbly legs! Can Virtanen finish him?
Virtanen tests Dog's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dog seems to have recovered his senses.#CUT#The cut above Diamond Dog's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#T1##CL2#
Dog closes the distance and clinches.
Dog blocks a body shot from Virtanen.
Virtanen misses with a punch to the body.
Virtanen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Virtanen misses with a punch on the inside.
Dog misses with a knee strike.
Dog tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Virtanen struggles to land a body shot inside as Dog controls his hands.
Dog connects with a knee to the head.
Virtanen lands with a right to the head. #T2#
Dog looking to throw knees to the head but Virtanen is blocking nicely.
Virtanen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Virtanen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dog connects with a knee to the head.
Virtanen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dog with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Virtanen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Virtanen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Virtanen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Virtanen tries to throw a body punch but Dog avoids it by throwing Virtanen back against the cage.
Dog misses with a knee strike.
Dog throws a knee to the head but misses.
#T3#
Virtanen can't find room to land a body shot as Dog controls the action.
Virtanen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Virtanen has a couple of punches blocked by Dog.
Virtanen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dog's elbow.
Dog blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Virtanen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dog throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dog with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dog throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Virtanen blocks it with crossed arms.
Virtanen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Virtanen swings wildly with an uppercut but Dog uses good head movement to avoid it.
Virtanen tries to work over Dog's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Dog tries a knee to the head but Virtanen blocks it.
Virtanen misses with a body punch.
Dog with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Virtanen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Virtanen can't find room to land a body shot as Dog controls the action.
Virtanen lands with a left to the head.
Virtanen throws a punch but it's blocked by Dog.
Virtanen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dog landing knees to the head.
#CUT2#It looks like Matias Virtanen has been cut.
Virtanen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Virtanen misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matias Virtanen dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Dog closes the distance but Virtanen moves to the side
and Virtanen counters with a left and a right that stings Dog.
Virtanen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dog stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Virtanen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dog wants to clinch
and Virtanen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dog doesn't manage to clinch there - Virtanen circles away.
Dog is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dog takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut there from Virtanen.
Virtanen lands with a good body shot.#CL2#
Dog fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Virtanen, pushing him back against the cage.
Virtanen misses with a punch to the body.
Virtanen misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
Dog blocks an uppercut.
Virtanen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Virtanen working aggressively here.
Virtanen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dog with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Virtanen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Virtanen struggles to land a body shot inside as Dog controls his hands.
Virtanen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dog's elbow.
Dog looking to throw knees to the head but Virtanen is blocking nicely.
Virtanen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Virtanen. #T2#
Dog misses with a knee strike.
Dog tries a knee to the head but Virtanen blocks it.
Virtanen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Virtanen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Virtanen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Virtanen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dog's elbow.
Virtanen takes a knee right on the jaw!
Virtanen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Virtanen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Virtanen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Virtanen struggles to land a body shot inside as Dog controls his hands.
Virtanen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T3#
Dog throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Virtanen blocks it with crossed arms.
Diamond Dog seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Virtanen.
Virtanen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Virtanen struggles to land a body shot inside as Dog controls his hands.
Virtanen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dog throws a knee to the head but misses.
Virtanen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dog's elbow.
Dog scores with a knee to the head.
Virtanen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Virtanen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dog's elbow.
Virtanen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Dog tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dog tries to land a knee to the head but Virtanen blocks with his arms.
Dog blocks a body shot from Virtanen.
Virtanen tries a body shot but Dog blocks it.
Virtanen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Virtanen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Virtanen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dog tries a knee to the head but Virtanen blocks it.
Virtanen tries to work over Dog's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dog misses with a knee to the head.
Virtanen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Virtanen can't find room to land a body shot as Dog controls the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matias Virtanen dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Virtanen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Virtanen cracks Dog with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Virtanen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dog can do to turn this around?
Dog needs to keep his hands up - Virtanen had a free shot at his head there.#CL2#
Dog closes the distance and clinches.
Dog misses with a knee strike.
Virtanen struggles to land a body shot inside as Dog controls his hands.
Virtanen lands a body shot.
Dog tries a knee to the head but Virtanen blocks it.
Virtanen tries to throw a body punch but Dog avoids it by throwing Virtanen back against the cage.
Dog throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Virtanen blocks it with crossed arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Virtanen tries a body shot but Dog blocks it.
Dog blocks a body shot from Virtanen.
Virtanen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Virtanen tries a body shot but Dog blocks it.
#T1#
Virtanen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dog's elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Virtanen.
Virtanen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dog with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Virtanen.
Virtanen tries to work over Dog's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dog using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Virtanen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dog tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dog blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Virtanen fails to land.
Dog prevents a body shot from Virtanen.
Diamond Dog has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matias Virtanen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Dog misses with a knee to the head.
Dog tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dog throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Virtanen blocks it with crossed arms.
Dog tries to land a knee to the head but Virtanen blocks with his arms.
Dog with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dog tries to land a knee to the head but Virtanen blocks with his arms.
#T3##KD2#
Dog drops Virtanen with a big knee straight up the middle! Virtanen is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Virtanen connects with a body shot.
Virtanen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice shot lands for Virtanen.
Virtanen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Virtanen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Diamond Dog is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Virtanen moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CL2#
Dog moves into the clinch.
Dog with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dog throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Virtanen blocks it with crossed arms. #T4#
Dog misses with a knee strike.
Virtanen misses with a body punch.
Dog tries a knee to the head but Virtanen blocks it.
Dog misses with a knee to the head.
Dog misses with a knee strike.
Dog misses with a knee to the head.
Dog tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dog with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dog tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Diamond Dog.
I think Virtanen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight for Matias Virtanen!
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight for Matias Virtanen!
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight for Matias Virtanen!
Matias Virtanen wins by unanimous decision!
After winning the bout, Matias Virtanen thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1133 Round 1
Date: Jan 31, 2023 |
#R1#
Larusso tries for a takedown but Virtanen circles away easily
and Virtanen counters with a straight right hand.
Larusso shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Virtanen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Larusso misses with a two punch combination.
Virtanen connects with a nice looking jab.
Larusso shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Virtanen but Virtanen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Matias Virtanen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Larusso.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larusso throws a body kick that misses #KD#
and Virtanen counters with a nice right hand that sends Larusso toppling to the canvas! Larusso scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Virtanen finish him?!#ROC#Larusso is rocked!
Larusso looks winded!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Larusso leaves his chin hanging out and Virtanen seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Larusso crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Matias Virtanen!
A relieved looking Matias Virtanen thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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