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Event:
FCL - 62
Date: Nov 02, 2024 |
#R1#
Mferi throws a body punch but Tumminen moves out of range.
Tumminen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tumminen ducks under a wild hook from Mferi.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tumminen! But no joy.
Mferi swings for the body but Tumminen moves out of range.
Mferi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tumminen.
Tumminen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mferi.
Mferi misses the shot to the body.
Tumminen slips a jab and a cross from Mferi.
Mferi moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mferi misses with a body shot.
Mferi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tumminen.
Tumminen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mferi was well out of range. Poor timing from Tumminen.
Mferi avoids a kick to the body.
Mferi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tumminen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tumminen throws a head kick but Mferi moves out of range.
Mferi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tumminen can pounce on him.
Tumminen is looking to score with low kicks.
Tumminen takes one to the chin there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mferi takes a swing at Tumminen's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Tumminen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A head kick misses from Tumminen.
Tumminen throws a jab but it's blocked by Mferi.
It looked like Mferi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tumminen connects with an inside leg kick.
Tumminen thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Mferi if he has to take too many more of those.
Mferi defending well as Tumminen loads up on a big left hand.
Mferi moves out of range of the body kick from Tumminen.
Tumminen tries to land a leg kick but Mferi saw it coming and moves away.
Tumminen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A shot to the liver by Mferi. Beautiful body shot.
Mferi lands with an uppercut that bounces Tumminen off the cage and back into range.
Tumminen throws a looping overhand right but Mferi ducks down to avoid it.
Tumminen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mferi.
A left and a right from Mferi both land. Nice combination.
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!
Mferi jabs Tumminen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tumminen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mferi moves out of range as Tumminen throws a body kick.
Mferi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mferi is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#T2#
Mferi connects with a right hand. Tumminen shakes it off.
Tumminen is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Tumminen is looking to land body kicks.
Mferi is looking to wear down Tumminen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Mferi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mferi lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mferi.
Tumminen ducks under a wild hook from Mferi.
Mferi thows a left - swing and a miss!
A slow jab from Tumminen misses its intended target.
We've been informed that Tumminen has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Tumminen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mferi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tumminen scrambles back to his feet.
Tumminen throws a leg kick which misses Mferi's front leg but catches the back leg as Mferi tries to avoid it.
Erkki Tumminen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mferi connects with the punch.
Tumminen slips under a jab from Mferi.
Tumminen throws a lazy head kick
and Mferi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mferi slips a jab from Tumminen.
Tumminen throws a head kick that Mferi semi-blocks.
Tumminen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Good exchange - Mferi coming out on top.
Tumminen slips a jab from Mferi.
Tumminen throws out a counter right but Mferi avoids it with no problem.
Tumminen throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Mferi misses with a right hand
and Tumminen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mferi moves away from the strike by Tumminen.
Mferi lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Mferi fails to land with a series of punches.
It seemed like Tumminen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mferi looks to score with a jab to the body but Tumminen is just out of range.
Mferi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tumminen moves away.
Mferi cracks Tumminen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tumminen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tumminen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mferi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mferi slips a jab from Tumminen.
Mferi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mferi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
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!
Tumminen just misses with a punch to the body.
Mferi is looking to counter punch.
Mferi throws a good cross that connects.
Tumminen motions for Mferi to come forward. Tumminen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Mferi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T4#
Mferi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mferi lands a head shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tumminen. That's going to slow Mferi down.
Mferi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tumminens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tumminen dodges the punch combination from Mferi.
Tumminen throws a shot to the body.
Tumminen lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Mferi clobbers Tumminen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mferi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tumminen.
Mferi moves away from the strike by Tumminen.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mferi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mferi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tumminen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mferi.
Tumminen is looking for the big counter here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ispa Mferi dominated that round.
That's time! Mferi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Mferi misses with a straight left.
Tumminen is looking for the big counter here.
Nice jab there from Tumminen.
Tumminen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Mferi misses.
Mferi misses with a jab to the body
and Tumminen counters with a straight right hand.
Tumminen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mferi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mferi is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Mferi misses with a straight right.
Tumminen blocks a jab.
Mferi looks to land a left hand but Tumminen moved out of range nicely.
A jab from Mferi does it's job there.
Mferi throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A slow jab from Mferi misses its intended target.
Mferi blocks a jab.
Mferi misses with a hook.
A low kick lands for Tumminen.
Mferi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tumminen can do to turn this around?
This has been an exciting period of action!
A low kick lands for Tumminen.
A left lands for Mferi.
Mferi with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T1#
Mferi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tumminen finds it's way round the side to connect with Mferi's head.
Mferi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mferi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tumminen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tumminen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tumminen misses with a looping left.
Tumminen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mferi.
Tumminen counters with a body kick.
Tumminen tries to land a front kick but Mferi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mferi appears to be looking for a big counter.
Tumminen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tumminen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mferi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mferi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tumminen just misses with a punch to the body.
Mferi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tumminen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mferi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mferi moves forwards but Tumminen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A good leg kick by Tumminen.
Tumminen throws a looping overhand right but Mferi ducks down to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mferi misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Mferi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Tumminen might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Mferi has got the better of the exchanges.
Tumminen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mferi checks it well.
Mferi blocks a leg kick.
Mferi throwing a counter right hand but Tumminen manages to avoid it.
Tumminen looks to land a right hand but Mferi moved out of range.
Tumminen takes one to the side of the head.
Jab from Mferi.
Mferi throws a body punch but Tumminen moves out of range.
Mferi throws a shot from downtown. Tumminen moves away and avoids it.
Mferi lands a nice looking body shot.
Mferi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mferi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mferi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mferi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little feinted left hand from Mferi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mferi looks to throw the jab but Tumminen is out of range.
Mferi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A big right from Tumminen misses.
Ispa Mferi is winning the standup battle so far.#T3#
Tumminen tries to land a front kick but Mferi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nice uppercut there from Tumminen.
Tumminen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mferi scores with a one two! Tumminen had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Tumminen.
Tumminen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mferi throws a right and a left that Tumminen avoids nicely.
Tumminen slips under a jab from Mferi.
Mferi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tumminen was well out of range. Poor timing from Mferi.
Tumminen ducks under a wild hook from Mferi.
Tumminen scores with a jab.
Tumminen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mferi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
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!
Tumminen slips a jab from Mferi.
Tumminen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mferi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mferi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mferi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T4#
Tumminen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tumminen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tumminen moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Mferi lands a slapping body shot.
Tumminen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mferi throws a looping overhand right but Tumminen ducks down to avoid it.
Tumminen throws a body shot but no joy.
Mferi scores with the left hand. Tumminen knows he should have avoided that one.
Tumminen throws a head kick but Mferi moves out of range.
Mferi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Tumminen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mferi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mferi throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tumminen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tumminen misses with a hook. Mferi ducked under it nicely.
Tumminen slips a straight right by Mferi.
Tumminen slips a jab from Mferi.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ispa Mferi will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Tumminen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tumminen feints and then cracks Mferi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mferi down.
Tumminen throws a big shot that misses.
A big right from Mferi misses.
A swing and a miss from Mferi.
Mferi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tumminen throws a hook but Mferi blocks it.
Mferi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tumminen scores with a kick to the midsection.
Mferi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mferi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tumminen.
Tumminen swings for the body but Mferi moves out of range.
Tumminen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mferi lands a slapping body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tumminen defending well as Mferi loads up on a big left hand.
Tumminen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mferi's sensitive parts.
Mferi misses with a wild body shot.
Tumminen throws a leg kick which misses Mferi's front leg but catches the back leg as Mferi tries to avoid it.
Tumminen throws a good cross that connects.
#T1#
Tumminen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mferi just misses with a punch to the body.
Tumminen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mferi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nice jab there from Mferi.
Tumminen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tumminen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mferi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
An inside leg kick lands from Tumminen.
Mferi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mferi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tumminen on the side of the head.
Tumminen feints and then cracks Mferi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mferi down.
Mferi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tumminen with the inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tumminen throws out a loose jab but Mferi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mferi misses with an uppercut.
Tumminen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mferi is able to avoid easily.#T2#
Tumminen throws a poor cross that misses
and Mferi counters with a nice body shot.
Mferi misses with a straight right.
Tumminen throws a leg kick which misses Mferi's front leg but catches the back leg as Mferi tries to avoid it.
Tumminen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mferi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tumminen scrambles back to his feet.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tumminen.
Tumminen misses with a lunging right hand
and Mferi counters with a one-two to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tumminen.
Tumminen works Mferi's body with a nice hook.
Jab, jab by Mferi - just one landing.
Erkki Tumminen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A nice inside leg kick there by Tumminen. That's going to slow Mferi down.
Mferi misses with a hook to the body
and Tumminen counters with a nice uppercut.
Tumminen misses with a right hand
and Mferi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mferi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tumminen circles away quickly and effectively.
Tumminen was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Tumminen slips a straight right by Mferi.
A big left from Tumminen misses.
Mferi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tumminen. Tumminen obviously looking to wear him down.
#T3#
Mferi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mferi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mferi. Tumminen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tumminen delivers a nice body kick.
Tumminen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mferi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tumminen throws a body shot but no joy.
Mferi is looking to counter punch.
Tumminen lands a slapping body shot.
Mferi connects with a body shot.
Ispa Mferi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tumminen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mferi throws a right and a left that Tumminen avoids nicely.
Mferi just misses with a punch to the body.
Mferi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mferi dips to his left and cracks Tumminen with an uppercut!
Tumminen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mferi finds it's way round the side to connect with Tumminen's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tumminen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mferi. That did some damage!
Tumminen throws a front kick aimed at Mferi's knee but Mferi avoids it well. #T4#
Tumminen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mferi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tumminen scores with a shot to the body.
Tumminen takes one on the button.
Tumminen misses with a head kick.
Mferi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tumminen.
Mferi lands a nice looking body shot.
Tumminen misses with a looping left.
Tumminen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mferi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tumminen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mferi swings for the body but Tumminen moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tumminen throws an off balance right hand
and Mferi counters with a nice uppercut.
Tumminen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mferi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tumminen takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Tumminen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ispa Mferi.
Well Mferi 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ispa Mferi!
After winning the bout, Ispa Mferi 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:
FCL - 56
Date: Sep 29, 2024 |
#R1#
A slapping body kick lands there for Tumminen.
Tumminen throws a head kick but Wellington moves out of range.
Wellington feinted with a counter takedown.
Tumminen throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Wellington misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tumminen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wellington.
We've been hearing reports that Wellington has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Tumminen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tumminen avoids the body shot from Wellington.
Wellington closes the distance and clinches up with Tumminen, looking for a takedown. Wellington pushes Tumminen against the cage but Tumminen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tumminen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wellington.
Tumminen connects with a leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Wellington. Those never looked like landing. #TD#
Wellington drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Tumminen holds on and takes a little breather.
Wellington wants to pass the guard but Tumminen is keeping the position.#T1#
Wellington will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Tumminen working a defensive guard here.
Tumminen keeping full guard, as Wellington tries to pass.
Wellington sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tumminen's guard.
Wellington stalling. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Wellington is trying to control the action in half guard but Tumminen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Wellington is looking to advance position but Tumminen won't allow it.
Tumminen is holding on to half guard well.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wellington on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tumminen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wellington dodges the punch combination from Tumminen.
Tumminen throws a big shot that misses.
Tumminen goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Wellington takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
#T3#
Wellington lands with a cross.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tumminen. That's going to slow Wellington down.
Wellington shoots in but Tumminen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Wellington avoids a kick to the body.
Wellington misses with a two punch combination.
Wellington walks into a jab.
Tumminen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wellington stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tumminen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tumminen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wellington momentarily.
#ROC2#Wellington is rocked!
Wellington misses with a two punch combination.
Oh Wellington is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tumminen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wellington fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tumminen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wellington on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tumminen. Tumminen obviously looking to wear him down.
Tumminen fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Wellington to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Wellington looks to clinch but Tumminen throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Wellington taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Erkki Tumminen! |
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Event:
UCF 53: Brlacher v Williams
Date: Jul 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Tumminen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Haelfson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Haelfson moves out of range as Tumminen throws a body kick.
Haelfson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tumminen.
Haelfson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Tumminen missing with a left hand there. Haelfson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Erkki Tumminen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tumminen lands a body shot.
Haelfson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Haelfson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Haelfson checks a leg kick.
Tumminen tries to bum rush Haelfson with a series of wild strikes but Haelfson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Haelfson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tumminen.
Tumminen throws out a loose jab but Haelfson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice uppercut lands for Tumminen. That snapped Haelfson's head back.
Tumminen ducks under a wild hook from Haelfson.#TD#
Haelfson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#ES2#
Tumminen has one foot on Haelfson's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Tumminen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Haelfson. #T1#
Haelfson shoots for a double leg takedown but Tumminen sprawls well. He's pushed Haelfson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Haelfson needs to keep his hands up - Tumminen had a free shot at his head there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Haelfson. Tumminen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tumminen checks a leg kick.#TD#
Haelfson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Haelfson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Tumminen explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Haelfson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tumminen throws a combination that misses
and Haelfson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tumminen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice defenses there by Haelfson.
Tumminen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Haelfson with a poor takedown
and Tumminen counters with an inside leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bjorn Haelfson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Haelfson takes one to the side of the head.
Haelfson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tumminen swivels and escapes.
Haelfson defending well as Tumminen loads up on a big left hand.
Tumminen throws a low kick but Haelfson avoids it.#T2#
Haelfson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#TD#
Haelfson feints and as Tumminen raises his hands in defense, Haelfson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tumminen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Tumminen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Haelfson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Tumminen felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Haelfson wants to work for an arm triangle but Tumminen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Tumminen trying to control but Haelfson postures up.
#SUB#
Haelfson is looking for a kimura here.
#T3#
Haelfson is pressing down on Tumminen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tumminen is holding on for now.
Haelfson throws a strike but Tumminen avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Tumminen trying to keep a closed guard but Haelfson is proving a slippery customer.
Haelfson pushes down on Tumminen's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Haelfson is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Tumminen reverses the position - he's now on top in Haelfson's guard. #SU2#
Tumminen stands and steps away. Haelfson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T4#
Tumminen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Haelfson walks into a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Haelfson. Tumminen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tumminen moves away from the strike by Haelfson.
Tumminen swats away the attempt to clinch by Haelfson.
Erkki Tumminen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Haelfson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Haelfson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tumminen is keeping the position for now.
Tumminen controlling the position.
Haelfson looking to pass the guard.
Tumminen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Haelfson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Erkki Tumminen dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Good standup being displayed there by Tumminen as he connects with a hook.
Haelfson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tumminen.
Haelfson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Haelfson throws a leg kick but Tumminen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Haelfson tries to clinch but Tumminen moves out of range.
Haelfson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A cross from Tumminen lands.
Haelfson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tumminen but Tumminen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Haelfson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tumminen.
Haelfson shoots in looking for a takedown. Tumminen tries to sprawl out of it but Haelfson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tumminen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tumminen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haelfson scores with a hook.
Haelfson fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bjorn Haelfson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Tumminen throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Haelfson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Tumminen - the referee stops the clock and Haelfson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Tumminen. Haelfson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Tumminen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#TD#
Haelfson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Tumminen was covering up waiting for the punch and Haelfson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Haelfson tries to free his leg and advance position but Tumminen is retaining full guard.
Erkki Tumminen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tumminen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Haelfson controls the pace.
Tumminen managing to control the position.
Haelfson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
Haelfson is pushing down on Tumminen's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tumminen is fighting to maintain full guard but Haelfson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Haelfson passes to side control. #SUB#
Haelfson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Haelfson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tumminen has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Haelfson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Haelfson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tumminen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T3##SUB#
Haelfson tries for a kimura but Tumminen is defending well. #SUB#
Haelfson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tumminen, who protects the arm well.
Tumminen is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Haelfson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Tumminen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Haelfson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Haelfson throwing strikes but Tumminen manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Haelfson gets back to half guard.
Haelfson manages to get to full guard.
Haelfson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Tumminen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tumminen trying to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tumminen seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Erkki Tumminen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Haelfson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Haelfson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tumminen can pounce on him.
Tumminen misses with a looping left.
Tumminen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Haelfson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tumminen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Haelfson misses with a takedown attempt - Tumminen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Haelfson throws a wild body kick that Tumminen sees coming a mile off.
Haelfson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Haelfson takes one to the chin there.#TD#
Haelfson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Tumminen quickly recovers to half guard.
Tumminen manages to escape and get back to his feet!
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!
Haelfson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tumminen was well out of range. Poor timing from Haelfson.
Tumminen is looking to slow Haelfson down with leg kicks.
Tumminen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Haelfson.#TD#
Haelfson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Haelfson lands in his opponent's guard.
Haelfson looking to pass the guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Haelfson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tumminen controls Haelfson momentarily but Haelfson frees himself.
Haelfson pushes down on Tumminen's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Haelfson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tumminen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Haelfson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Tumminen tries to get to full guard but Haelfson has control of the leg.
Haelfson is looking to advance position but Tumminen won't allow it.
Tumminen manages to get to full guard.
Tumminen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T3#
Tumminen has his hands on Haelfson's head, controlling the position.
Tumminen keeping full guard, as Haelfson tries to pass.
Haelfson pushing down on Tumminen's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Haelfson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Tumminen!
Tumminen wants to control but Haelfson is having none of it.
Tumminen is squirming around, avoiding Haelfson's attempts to control the action. #T4#
Tumminen is in all sorts of trouble here.
Erkki Tumminen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB#
Haelfson goes for an armbar but Tumminen turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Tumminen.
Haelfson wants to sweep here but Tumminen controlling him for the moment.
Tumminen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Haelfson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bjorn Haelfson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Haelfson keeping moving, preventing Tumminen from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Erkki Tumminen.
I've got Tumminen 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Erkki Tumminen! |
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Event:
UCF 43: Melps v Tavares
Date: Jun 29, 2024 |
#R1#
A head kick misses from Tumminen.
Kent doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kent slips under a jab.
A shot to the liver by Kent. Beautiful body shot.
Kent misses with a body shot.
Kent checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Tumminen lands a really nice looking cross but Kent seems unphased.
Tumminen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tumminen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tumminen scores with a punch to the head.
Jab, jab by Kent - just one landing.
Kent on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Tumminen misses with a body shot.
Tumminen throws a leg kick but Kent checks it.
Kent lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kent lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tumminen at a distance.
Tumminen with a nice calf kick.
Kent takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tumminen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#T1#
Tumminen with the inside leg kick.
Kent punishes Tumminen's body with a nice straight punch.
Tumminen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tumminen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A jab from Tumminen misses.
Tumminen avoids the body shot from Kent.
Kent on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kent lands a jab to the head.
Kent is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Tumminen rather than just go for the knockout.
Tumminen throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kent fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tumminen on the side of the head.
Kent looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kent chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tumminen can pounce on him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kent clobbers Tumminen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tumminen throws a hook but Kent blocks it.
Kent cracks Tumminen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tumminen lands a right hook to the body.
Kent scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tumminen in his tracks.
Kent waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tumminen.#T2#
Kent throws a hook but Tumminen blocks it.
Tumminen throws a shot from downtown. Kent moves away and avoids it.
Tumminen throws a body shot but no joy.
Kent looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tumminen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kent ducks right into an uppercut from Tumminen.
Tumminen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kent misses with a wild body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Tumminen misses the target.
Kent doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Tumminen scores with a body shot.
Tumminen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A punch combination from Kent misses.
A thudding body kick lands there by Tumminen!
Kent scores with a punch to the head.
Tumminen connects with the punch.
Kent throws a body punch but Tumminen moves out of range.
Kent looks to score with a jab to the body but Tumminen is just out of range.
Tumminen avoids the body shot from Kent.
Tumminen is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T3#
Tumminen misses with an uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kent. Tumminen does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd cheers as Kent lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tumminen doesn't seem phased though.
Nice body kick from Tumminen.
Kent takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kent slips under a jab from Tumminen.
Kent has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tumminen.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tumminen. That's going to slow Kent down.
A cross from Tumminen lands.
Kent uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tumminen.
Tumminen misses with a head kick.
Tumminen throws out a leg kick but Kent moves out of range and Tumminen only half commits.
Tumminen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kent is able to avoid easily.
Tumminen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kent is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Tumminen had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Nice shot by Kent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tumminen throws a leg kick but Kent moved away.#T4#
A jab from Tumminen misses.
Kent scores with a hook to the body. Tumminen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kent's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tumminen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tumminen throws a wild body kick that Kent sees coming a mile off.
Tumminen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tumminen looks to throw the jab but Kent is out of range.
Kent looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tumminen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tumminen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kent.
Kent lands with a nice body punch.
Kent scores with a body shot.
Tumminen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kent lands with a good body shot.
Tumminen is breathing heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kent takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Jab, jab by Kent - just one landing.
Tumminen misses with a body punch
and Kent counters with a three punch combo that has Tumminen backing up. Tumminen nods at Kent to acknowledge the strikes.
Kent throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kristian Kent will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Kent fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tumminen scores with a sloppy right hand. Kent should have avoided that one.
The fighters circling - Tumminen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kent with a hook.
Tumminen throws a body punch but Kent moves out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Kent. That snapped Tumminen's head back.
Tumminen throws a leg kick which misses Kent's front leg but catches the back leg as Kent tries to avoid it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kent darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#ROC2#Tumminen is rocked!
Erkki Tumminen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kent throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tumminen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Oh Tumminen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kent checks a leg kick.
Tumminen seems to have got his legs back now.
Kent scores with a hook to the body. Tumminen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kent uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tumminen.
Kristian Kent seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tumminen avoids the body shot from Kent.
Tumminen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tumminen throws a hook but Kent blocks it.
Kent throws out a counter right but Tumminen avoids it with no problem.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Tumminen.
Kent slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T1#
Tumminen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kent.
Tumminen is looking to counter punch.
Kent slips a jab from Tumminen.
Tumminen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kent bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tumminen's head backwards.
Kent cracks Tumminen on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Tumminen falls backwards against the cage. Kent follows up with more strikes that drop Tumminen to his knees. Kent keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Tumminen! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kristian Kent! |
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Event:
UCF 32: Abrazos v Hanma
Date: May 25, 2024 |
#R1#
Wog misses with a straight left.
Tumminen throws a series of punches but Wog moves out of range.
Wog tries to counter with a takedown but Tumminen is quick to defend against it.
Tumminen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wog dodges the punch combination from Tumminen.
#TD#
Wog scores with a takedown into Tumminen's guard.
Wog wants to control from the top but Tumminen keeps moving.
Tumminen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tumminen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wog wants to pass the guard but Tumminen is keeping the position.
Wog is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1#
Wog pushes down on Tumminen's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Wog is taking a breather. Tumminen says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Tumminen tries to kick Wog off but Wog keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Tumminen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wog.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Wog is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tumminen defends it well.
Wog stalling.
Tumminen trying to control here.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Wog is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tumminen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wog.
Wog thows a huge punch but Tumminen dodges it nicely.
Tumminen wants to improve his position but Wog is controlling well.
Tumminen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Wog trying to control the action but Tumminen is working from the bottom. #T3#
Tumminen is looking to control Wog's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tumminen avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Tumminen is defending against the submission attempts here by Wog.
Wog trying to mount his opponent but Tumminen defends it. #SUB#
Wog is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Tumminen is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Porridge Wog! |
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Event:
UCF 21: Abrazos v Campbell
Date: Apr 20, 2024 |
#R1#
Tumminen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#CL#
Lune gets a clinch.
Tumminen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lune just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tumminen's brow.
Lune scores with a knee to the head.
Tumminen blocks an elbow strike.
Lune stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Tumminen dodges an elbow strike from Lune.
Lune looking to throw knees to the head but Tumminen is blocking nicely.
Lune lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lune tries a knee to the head but Tumminen blocks it.
Tumminen blocks an elbow strike.
Tumminen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tumminen dodges an elbow strike from Lune.
#BC2#
Tumminen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1#
Tumminen lands a head shot.
Lune throws a body kick that misses.
Tumminen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lune misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lune misses with a head kick.
Tumminen throws a looping overhand right but Lune ducks down to avoid it.
Lune uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tumminen.
Lune fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tumminen.
Tumminen lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Tumminen blocks a head kick by Lune.
Tumminen pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lune lands an elbow inside that Tumminen shrugs off.
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!
Tumminen misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Lune using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tumminen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lune throws an elbow but misses.
Tumminen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lune lands a nice elbow.
Tumminen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lune lands an elbow inside that Tumminen shrugs off.
We've been informed that Tumminen has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Lune throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tumminen has a couple of punches blocked by Lune.
Tumminen is trying to maintain a safe position but Lune gets an underhook and turns Tumminen into the cage.
Tumminen throws a punch but it's blocked by Lune.
Tumminen throws a punch but it's blocked by Lune. #BC2#
Tumminen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lune throws the kick towards the body but Tumminen avoids it.
Tumminen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lune tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tumminen swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T3#
A head kick by Lune misses
and Tumminen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lune checks a leg kick.
Tumminen avoids a kick to the body.
Lune with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tumminen is looking to score with low kicks.
Tumminen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lune moves out of range as Tumminen throws a body kick.
Tumminen misses with a low kick.
Tumminen avoids the head kick by Lune.
Lune wants to clinch
and Tumminen counters with a straight right hand.
Lune scoring well with a low kick there.
Lune blocks a jab.
Lune moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
#T4#
Tumminen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tumminen sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Erkki Tumminen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Lune forces Tumminen back against the cage and clinches.
Lune comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tumminen will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Lune up against the cage.
Lune tries to land a knee to the head but Tumminen blocks with his arms.
Tumminen is trying to break the clinch but Lune is controlling him.
Tumminen is trying to break the clinch but Lune is controlling him.
Tumminen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lune is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tumminen is defending well for now.
The referee is keeping an eye on Tumminen - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Tumminen blocks the elbow strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cutter Lune 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#
Tumminen throws a looping overhand right but Lune ducks down to avoid it.
Tumminen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Erkki Tumminen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lune pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tumminen is out of range and Lune settles back down.
Tumminen throws a leg kick that misses.
Tumminen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lune looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lune misses with a kick to the body.
No joy there for Tumminen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A jab from Tumminen misses. #CL#
Lune pushes Tumminen up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tumminen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lune obliges.
Our sources have told us that Lune has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Tumminen avoids a wild elbow strike from Lune.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lune. #BC2#
Tumminen breaks from the clinch.
#T1#
Lune throws a head kick that half lands.
Lune doesn't manage to clinch there - Tumminen circles away.
#CL#
Lune darts in and clinches Tumminen up against the cage.
Lune pushes off an throws an elbow but Tumminen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lune as Tumminen tries to tie him up.
Tumminen stalling in the clinch but Lune improves position.
Lune pushes off an throws an elbow but Tumminen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Lune unloads a knee to the mid-section. Tumminen lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Tumminen blocks the elbow strike.
Lune stalling the fight.
Lune is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tumminen is defending well for now.
Lune stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Tumminen wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T2#
Tumminen avoiding damage as Lune throws knees to the body.
Tumminen blocks the elbow strike.
Lune putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Tumminen in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Lune pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Tumminen blocks an elbow strike.
Tumminen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lune's elbow.
Tumminen misses with a body punch.
Tumminen scores with a shoulder strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Lune stalling.
Lune pushes off an throws an elbow but Tumminen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Lune throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
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!
Lune putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Tumminen in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Lune misses with an elbow over the top.#T3#
Tumminen lands with a light punch inside.
Tumminen blocks the elbow strike.
Lune tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lune misses with an elbow strike.
#BC2#
Tumminen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lune ducks under a wild hook from Tumminen.
Lune on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Lune tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Tumminen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A jab lands there for Tumminen.
Lune pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lune throws a wild body kick that Tumminen sees coming a mile off.
Tumminen is looking to score with low kicks.
Lune is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Tumminen.#T4#
A big left from Tumminen misses.
Tumminen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tumminen misses with a straight left.
Lune throws a sloppy head kick and Tumminen moves out of range easily.
Tumminen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tumminen misses with a series of wild punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circle momentarily. Tumminen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A low kick from Tumminen misses #CL#
and Lune counters by moving into the clinch.
Lune creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Tumminen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lune is keeping busy.
Lune lands a damaging elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Cutter Lune will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Tumminen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Tumminen misses with a kick to the body #CL#
and Lune counters by moving into the clinch.
Tumminen avoids a wild elbow strike from Lune.
Tumminen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tumminen avoiding damage as Lune throws knees to the body.
Lune throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Lune tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tumminen avoids it.
Tumminen takes an elbow to the forehead.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lune throws an elbow but misses.
Tumminen avoids the elbow strike from Lune, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tumminen lands a right hand.
Lune lands a knee to the body.
Tumminen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tumminen misses with a punch on the inside.
Lune misses with an elbow strike.
#T1#
Tumminen working hard to break the clinch.
Tumminen is trying to stall.
Lune throws an elbow but it misses.
Lune stalling in the clinch.
Tumminen dodges an elbow strike from Lune.
Lune misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tumminen.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lune throws an elbow but misses.
Tumminen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lune tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tumminen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lune just leaning against Tumminen, taking a breather.
Lune keeps control of Tumminen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tumminen takes an elbow to the temple.
Tumminen stalls. #T2#
Nice elbow from Lune.
Lune tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lune lands an elbow just above Tumminen 's eye.
Tumminen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lune has him pressed against the cage.
Lune throws an elbow that misses.
Lune throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Erkki Tumminen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lune using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Lune is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tumminen is defending well for now.
Lune is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tumminen can do to turn this around?
Lune working Tumminen over with knees to the body.
Tumminen tries to throw a body punch but Lune avoids it by throwing Tumminen back against the cage.
Lune lands an elbow just above Tumminen 's eye.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lune misses with a knee strike.
Tumminen is trying to break free.#T3#
Lune's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#BC2#
Tumminen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tumminen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lune has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lune ducks right into an uppercut from Tumminen.
Tumminen looks to score with a jab to the body but Lune is just out of range.
Lune throws a head kick that misses
and Tumminen counters with a thumping low kick.
A head kick misses from Tumminen.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lune.
Lune throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tumminen tries a low kick but Lune avoids it.
Tumminen lands a really nice looking cross but Lune seems unphased.
Tumminen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cutter Lune is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
A head kick misses from Lune.
Lune tries a head kick but it misses.
Lune uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tumminen.
Tumminen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CUT2#It looks like Cutter Lune has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lune tries to land a front kick but Tumminen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lune is looking to land body kicks.
A head kick misses from Lune.
Lune tries to land a front kick but Tumminen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tumminen feints a counter leg kick.
Lune looks for the body kick but Tumminen saw that one coming.
Lune attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Some wild striking there from Tumminen.
Tumminen bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cutter Lune showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lune, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cutter Lune! |
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Event:
UCF 12: Thorn v Lord
Date: Mar 23, 2024 |
#R1#
Covington doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tumminen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tumminen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL2#
Covington moves into the clinch.
Tumminen misses with the head strike.
#BC#
Tumminen manages to break the clinch.
Covington takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tumminen thumps Covington with a low kick.
Covington blocks a low kick nicely.
Ashley Covington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab lands there for Tumminen.
Covington rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tumminen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Covington throws a nice looking combination but Tumminen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL2#
Tumminen gets tackled into the cage by Covington. Covington maintains the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Tumminen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Covington is looking to score with low kicks.
Covington fails to land the takedown.
Tumminen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Tank Factory in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
Tumminen scores with a leg kick.
#CL2#
Covington clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Tumminen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Covington takes one to the chin there.
Tumminen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tumminen scoring well with a low kick there.
#CL2#
Covington moves into the clinch.
Covington tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Covington wants a takedown.
Erkki Tumminen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ashley Covington.
Covington is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tumminen pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Covington is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD2#
Covington is trying to trip Tumminen. He has hold of a leg but Tumminen is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Covington persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tumminen keeping moving, preventing Covington from controlling successfully.
Covington scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T2#
Tumminen wants to sweep here but Covington controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Covington makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Covington throwing strikes but missing.
Tumminen pulls Covington in to control the position.
Covington looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Tumminen is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T3#
Covington trying to control but Tumminen is working from the bottom.
Covington is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Covington throws an elbow that misses. Tumminen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Covington's guard. Nice move by Tumminen!#REVR#
Tumminen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Tumminen controls from within his opponent's guard. #SU#
Tumminen gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Tumminen misses with a low kick.
Covington feints the counter takedown.
Tumminen tests Covington's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T4#
Tumminen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Good shot there by Tumminen.#CUT#It looks like Ashley Covington has been cut.
Covington tries for a takedown but Tumminen circles away easily
and Tumminen counters with an inside leg kick.
Erkki Tumminen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tumminen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Covington tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tumminen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tumminen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Covington stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tumminen.
Tumminen throws a quick inside leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Covington is defended easily by Tumminen.
A little feinted left hand from Tumminen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tumminen drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Covington right on the button. Covington goes down! Tumminen follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Tumminen gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Erkki Tumminen! |
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Event:
MMAH 108
Date: Jan 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Tumminen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tumminen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A telegraphed right hand from Supko misses the target.
Tumminen throws an off balance right hand
and Supko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've been told by Supko's head coaches at Gold Samurai's Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Supko throws a series of punches but Tumminen moves out of range.
Supko jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A low kick from Tumminen misses
and Supko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tumminen loads up on a big right hand but Supko slips the punch.
Tumminen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Supko wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Supko checks the leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Supko on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tumminen slips under a jab from Supko.
Tumminen steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Tumminen has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Tumminen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Supko moves away.
Tumminen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Supko throws a shot from downtown. Tumminen moves away and avoids it.
Supko jabs Tumminen right on the nose. Tumminen blinks but takes it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tumminen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
#T1#
Tumminen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tumminen. That's going to slow Supko down.
Tumminen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Supko scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Supko is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Supko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tumminen.
Tumminen blocks a jab.
Supko misses with a straight left.
Supko connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tumminen. Tumminen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tumminen throws a lazy uppercut
and Supko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tumminen misses with a hook to the body
and Supko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tumminen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Supko.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Supko slips a straight right by Tumminen.
Supko scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tumminen misses with an uppercut.
Supko is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T2#
Supko misses with a looping right.
Tumminen is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Tumminen misses with a two punch combination.
Supko was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Supko fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tumminen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tumminen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Supko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Supko throws a hook but Tumminen avoids it easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Supko. That snapped Tumminen's head back.
Supko loads up on a big right hand but Tumminen slips the punch.
Supko misses with a hook. Tumminen ducked under it nicely.
A low kick from Tumminen is predictable there
enabling Supko to counter with a crisp jab.
Tumminen misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Supko wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tumminen misses with a head kick.
Supko was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Supko connects with a single shot there.#T3#
Tumminen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Supko loads up on a big right hand but Tumminen slips the punch.
A big left from Supko misses.
Despite the aggression on Tumminen's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tumminen.
Erkki Tumminen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tumminen takes one to the side of the head.
Tumminen lands a nice shot to the body.
Supko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Supko scores with a jab.
Some wild striking there from Supko.
Tumminen is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Tumminen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tumminen lands a leg kick that knocks Supko off balance momentarily.
A big right from Supko misses. #T4#
Tumminen throws a lazy head kick
and Supko counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tumminen thuds his shin into the meat of Supko's side.
Supko is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Tumminen gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Supko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Supko smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tumminen throws the left hand but Supko avoids the punch easily.
Tumminen tries a head kick but it misses.
Supko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tumminen throws the left hand but Supko avoids the punch easily.
Supko misses the shot to the body.
Supko with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tumminen cracks Supko with an open hand slap.
Tumminen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tumminen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tumminen lands with a nice body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ksawery Supko 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#
Supko blocks the body kick.
Tumminen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A big right from Supko misses.
Tumminen throws a poor cross that misses
and Supko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tumminen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tumminen misses with a lunging right hand
and Supko counters with a straight right hand.
Supko ducks under a wild hook from Tumminen.
Supko throws a hook but Tumminen blocks it.
Tumminen plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Supko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tumminen takes one to the chin there.
Tumminen throws an off balance right hand
and Supko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tumminen throws a body punch but Supko moves out of range.
Tumminen throws a leg kick
and Supko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Tumminen misses the body punch
and Supko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fighters circling - Supko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Supko backing away here, and Tumminen unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tumminen. That's going to slow Supko down.
Tumminen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tumminen misses the body punch
and Supko counters with a straight right hand.
Tumminen staying out of range there.
Tumminen misses with an uppercut.
Tumminen misses with an uppercut. Supko saw that one coming.
Supko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tumminen can do to turn this around?
Tumminen is looking to slow Supko down with leg kicks.
Tumminen slips a straight right by Supko.
Tumminen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Supko throws out the jab.
Supko ducks under a wild hook from Tumminen.
Tumminen misses with a left hand
and Supko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tumminen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#T2#
Supko misses with a double jab.
Tumminen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Supko was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
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!
Tumminen misses with a leg kick
letting Supko counter with a right hand.
Ksawery Supko is winning the standup battle so far.
Supko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tumminen manages to avoid it.
Tumminen throws a leg kick
and Supko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Supko throws out a loose jab but Tumminen uses good head movement to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tumminen! But no joy.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Supko, as that shot connected.
Tumminen misses the jab.
Supko fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tumminen on the side of the head.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Tumminen might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Supko has got the better of the exchanges.
Supko bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tumminen's head backwards.
Tumminen blocks a jab.
Tumminen misses with a kick to the body.
Tumminen tries to land a body kick
and Tumminen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Tumminen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Supko moves away.
Supko lands with a right hand.
Tumminen throws a lazy head kick
and Supko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC#Tumminen is rocked!
Tumminen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Supko throws out the jab.
Tumminen is still on wobbly legs! Can Supko finish him?
Supko misses with a hook. Tumminen ducked under it nicely.
Tumminen seems to have recovered his senses.
Supko blocks a jab.
Tumminen lands with a hook. Supko tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Supko throws a series of punches but Tumminen avoids them all with ease.
A big left from Tumminen misses.
Tumminen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Supko throws out the jab.
A jab from Supko does it's job there.
A lazy body kick from Tumminen
and Supko counters with a stiff right hand.
Tumminen throws a poor cross that misses
and Supko counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Decent striking displayed by Supko there.#T4#
Supko's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tumminen under the eye.
Tumminen scoring well with a low kick there.
Supko loads up on a big right hand but Tumminen slips the punch.
Tumminen seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Supko shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Tumminen is backing up but Supko catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Tumminen covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Supko Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ksawery Supko! |
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Event:
MMAH 100
Date: Dec 22, 2023 |
#R1#
Dukes takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tumminen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dukes's head backwards.
Tumminen lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The fighters circling - Dukes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tumminen tries a head kick but it misses.
Tumminen scores with the left hand. Dukes knows he should have avoided that one.
Tumminen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dukes's sensitive parts.
Tumminen throws a head kick that misses.
Tumminen bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Erkki Tumminen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tumminen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tumminen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dukes at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dukes blocks a head kick by Tumminen.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dukes! But no joy.
Tumminen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dukes. That did some damage!#T1#
Tumminen blocks a head kick by Dukes.
Good leg kick by Tumminen.
Tumminen scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Dukes on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Tumminen connects with a single shot there.
Dukes takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tumminen lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Tumminen lands with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tumminen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice shot lands for Tumminen.#T2#
Tumminen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dukes on the side of the head.
Tumminen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tumminen sizes up Dukes with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dukes takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd cheers as Tumminen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dukes doesn't seem phased though.
Good shot there by Tumminen.
Nice body punch from Tumminen.
Dukes shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tumminen lands with a nice body punch.
Tumminen's corner calls for a 1-2. Tumminen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T3#
Tumminen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Good shot there by Tumminen.
Tumminen misses with a hook.
Tumminen throws a shot to the body.
Tumminen just misses with a punch to the body.
Dukes looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tumminen lands a nice hook to Dukes's body. Dukes takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tumminen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tumminen is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Tumminen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tumminen connects with a crisp jab.
Tumminen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dukes stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T4#
Tumminen takes a swing at Dukes's ribcage but misses.
Dukes throws a big counter head kick but Tumminen avoids it with no problem.
Dukes misses with a hook. Tumminen ducked under it nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tumminen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dukes has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tumminen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dukes doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice defenses there by Dukes.
Dukes throws a leg kick
and Dukes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tumminen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dukes on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dukes takes one to the side of the head.
Tumminen cracks Dukes with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dukes needs to keep his hands up - Tumminen had a free shot at his head there.#ROC#Dukes is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Erkki Tumminen dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Decent striking displayed by Dukes there.
Tumminen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dukes.
Erkki Tumminen is winning the standup battle so far.
Tumminen connects with a solid leg kick.
Tumminen seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Tumminen jabs Dukes to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tumminen scoring well with a low kick there.
Tumminen lands with an uppercut that bounces Dukes off the cage and back into range.
Dukes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dukes takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tumminen.
Tumminen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dukes's sensitive parts.
Tumminen connects with a jab.
Dukes has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T1#
Tumminen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tumminen scores with a sloppy right hand. Dukes should have avoided that one.
Dukes takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dukes lands the left hand.
Tumminen throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Tumminen misses with a body shot.
Dukes looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dukes takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dukes is still on wobbly legs! Can Tumminen finish him?
Tumminen lands with a cross.
Tumminen drops Dukes with a naaaaasty hook - Dukes is in real trouble here! Tumminen dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Erkki Tumminen! |
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Event:
CFL - 3
Date: Nov 05, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Tumminen gets caught napping as Silveiro dives in and scores a takedown. Tumminen manages to retain guard.
Silveiro preventing the sweep.
Silveiro wants to pass the guard but Tumminen is keeping the position.
Silveiro postures up.
Silveiro passes Tumminen's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Silveiro is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tumminen defends it well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Silveiro in particular looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silveiro passes to side control. #SUB#
Silveiro tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Silveiro working away.#T1#
Silveiro passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Tumminen!
Tumminen is trying desperately to improve position.
Silveiro fails to advance to Tumminen's back.
Tumminen is trying to reverse the position but instead Silveiro has taken his back - oops!#SUB#
Tumminen defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Silveiro's arms. #SUB#
Silveiro is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Tumminen with him. Tumminen is trying to defend but Silveiro has an arm under the chin now! Tumminen grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kevin Silveiro!
Kevin Silveiro is the new welterweight champion!
After the fight, Kevin Silveiro was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
CFL - The Beginning
Date: Oct 01, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Tumminen tries to keep at a distance but Afalal has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tumminen jumps guard but Afalal stands there with Tumminen around his waist. Tumminen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tumminen fails to pull guard.
Afalal gets underhooks to prevent Tumminen's takedown attempt.
Liban Afalal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erkki Tumminen.
Afalal keeps control of Tumminen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tumminen takes a shot to the head.
Afalal lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tumminen backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tumminen has had enough of the clinch but Afalal keeps him there for the moment.
Tumminen jumps guard but Afalal turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Tumminen blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Afalal. #T1#
Tumminen throws a head punch that misses.
Tumminen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Afalal pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Tumminen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tumminen goes for a takedown in the clinch but Afalal prevents it.
Afalal misses with an elbow strike.
Afalal gets underhooks to prevent Tumminen's takedown attempt.
Tumminen fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A head punch on the inside from Afalal fails to land.
We've been hearing reports that Afalal has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Afalal misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tumminen tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Afalal just stands there and leans against the cage.#T2#
Afalal pushes Tumminen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Afalal swings wildly with an uppercut but Tumminen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Afalal lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Afalal throws a head punch that misses.
Afalal misses with a punch on the inside.
Tumminen fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Afalal pushes Tumminen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tumminen looking to stall.
Tumminen missing with knees to the body.
Tumminen is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Afalal is defending well.#T3#
Afalal misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tumminen.
Tumminen is trying to break the clinch but Afalal is controlling him.
Tumminen working hard to break the clinch.
Tumminen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Afalal misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tumminen goes for a takedown attempt but Afalal pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Afalal throws a jab when Tumminen was well out of range.
Despite the aggression on Tumminen's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL#
Afalal forces Tumminen back against the cage and clinches.
Tumminen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Afalal throws a head punch that misses.
Afalal misses with some punches.
#T4#
Afalal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Afalal has a couple of punches blocked by Tumminen.
Tumminen can't get the takedown.
Tumminen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tumminen wants to get back to striking at distance but Afalal won't allow it.
Tumminen tries to break free but Afalal pushes him back against the cage.
Tumminen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tumminen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tumminen can't break the clinch.
Tumminen is trying to pull guard but Afalal turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Tumminen jumps guard but Afalal turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T5#
Tumminen tries to pull guard but Afalal forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Afalal misses with a punch on the inside.
Tumminen tries to score a body lock takedown but Afalal shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Afalal has a couple of punches blocked by Tumminen.
Afalal lands with a light punch inside. #TD2#
Tumminen has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Afalal uses from the top position.
Afalal will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Tumminen pulls Afalal in close to his closed guard and prevents Afalal from doing any damage or advancing position.
Tumminen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Afalal working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T6#
Afalal with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tumminen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Afalal throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Tumminen escapes and throws Afalal's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Afalal knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tumminen on the ground.
Tumminen working away.
Afalal tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Tumminen tries to keep control of the position but Afalal is staying busy.#T7#
Tumminen throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Afalal looking very determined here, making life difficult for Tumminen.
#SUB2#
Tumminen is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Afalal has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Tumminen has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Afalal taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Tumminen doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Erkki Tumminen! |
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