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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Regan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Regan lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Regan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lehtinen sprawls well. Lehtinen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Regan gets slowly back to his feet.
Lehtinen throws a solid leg kick but Regan takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lehtinen.
Regan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A jab from Regan finds it's way through Lehtinen's defenses.
Nice jab there from Regan.
Regan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lehtinen shoots in but Regan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lehtinen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Regan fails to land with a series of punches.
Lehtinen seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lehtinen is defended easily by Regan.#T1#
Regan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lehtinen pinned against the cage. Lehtinen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Regan lands a jab.#CL2#
Regan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lehtinen jumps guard but Regan stands there with Lehtinen around his waist. Lehtinen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marko Lehtinen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Regan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Regan keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lehtinen's efforts to push away.
Regan slows down the pace here.
Lehtinen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T2#
Regan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lehtinen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Regan backwards.
Regan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Regan.
Lehtinen wants a takedown.
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!
Lehtinen is trying to break free.
Lehtinen working hard to break the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Regan.
Regan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Regan gets through Lehtinen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lehtinen jumps guard but Regan turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A left hand lands to the body for Regan.
Regan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lehtinen.#T3#
A right hook to the body lands for Regan.
Lehtinen is breathing heavily.
Lehtinen trying to stall but Regan improves his position.
A short body shot lands from Regan as the two fighters clinch.
Lehtinen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice right hand lands inside from Regan.
Still in the clinch, Regan scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short left from Regan.
Lehtinen working hard to break the clinch.
A short left from Regan.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Regan.
Regan scores with a shoulder strike.
Regan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
We've been informed that Regan has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
A nice right hand lands inside from Regan.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body punch from Regan. #T4#
Regan lands with a left to the head.
Regan lands a nice uppercut.
Regan is leaning against Lehtinen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short left from Regan.
Regan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lehtinen backwards.
A right hand to the body from Regan.
A left hand lands to the body for Regan.
Regan gets through Lehtinen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Regan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lehtinen.
A right handed body shot lands from Regan.
Regan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Regan scores with a nice hook to the head.
A hook to the body from Regan.
Regan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Regan lands a hook that snaps the head of Lehtinen backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robbie Regan dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Regan has managed to clinch.
Lehtinen tries to pull guard but Regan forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Regan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short uppercut from Regan. #BC2#
Regan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Regan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Robbie Regan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lehtinen throws a sloppy head kick and Regan moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Regan moves into the clinch.
Regan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Regan scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Regan.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lehtinen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Regan digs a right hand into Lehtinen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lehtinen's gas tank.
Regan works on Lehtinen's body with a couple of short punches.
Regan scores with a shot to the side of Lehtinen's head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Regan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Good body shot from Regan.
Lehtinen can't find room to land a body shot as Regan controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Regan.
Lehtinen landing knees to the body.
Regan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Regan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
Regan manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Regan has Lehtinen up against the cage in a clinch.
Regan scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Regan.
Regan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Robbie Regan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
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!
A short right from Regan.
Regan lands with a light punch inside. #T2#
Lehtinen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Regan has him pressed against the cage.
Regan lands with a right to the head.
Regan lands an uppercut.
Regan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lehtinen or not.
Still in the clinch, Regan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Regan lands a left hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Regan.
Regan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Regan lands with a right to the head. #ROC2#
Lehtinen is rocked!
Lehtinen tries to circle away but Regan has him pinned against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Regan.
Regan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Regan.
Oh Lehtinen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Regan lands an uppercut.#T3#
Regan gets through Lehtinen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Regan.
Lehtinen seems to have got his legs back now.
Regan lands a body punch in the clinch.
Regan lands a right hand.
Regan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nice body punch from Regan - that landed with a thud.
Regan digs a right hand underneath Lehtinen's ribcage. Lehtinen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Regan digs a right hand into Lehtinen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lehtinen's gas tank.
Regan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Regan lands a body shot in the clinch.
Good body shot from Regan.
Regan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Regan lands a body punch in the clinch.
Regan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Regan lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lehtinen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Regan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lehtinens head.
Regan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lehtinens head.
Regan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Regan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Regan.
Regan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lehtinen or not.
A body shot lands from Regan.
A shot in the inside from Regan.
Regan lands a body shot.
A short uppercut from Regan.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Regan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lehtinens head.
Regan is working Lehtinen over against the cage.
Regan is working Lehtinen over against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robbie Regan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Lehtinen tries to keep at a distance but Regan has taken the fight into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Regan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Regan looking for a takedown.
Lehtinen is trying to break the clinch but Regan has him pressed against the cage.
Regan is leaning against Lehtinen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A body shot lands from Regan.
Regan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Regan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nice body punch from Regan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Regan is working Lehtinen over against the cage.
Regan avoiding damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lehtinen takes a shot to the head.
Regan pushes Lehtinen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
A hook to the body from Regan.
Regan digs a right hand into Lehtinen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lehtinen's gas tank.
Regan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lehtinens head.
Regan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nice body punch from Regan - that landed with a thud.
Regan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lehtinen or not.
Regan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lehtinen backwards.
Regan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Regan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lehtinen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short body shot lands from Regan as the two fighters clinch.
A shot in the inside from Regan.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Regan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Regan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lehtinen or not. #T2#
Regan lands a body shot in the clinch.
Regan lands a body punch in the clinch.
Regan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Regan lands with a short shot to the head.
Regan lands a shoulder strike.
Regan is leaning against Lehtinen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Regan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A body shot lands from Regan.
Regan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Regan lands a hook that snaps the head of Lehtinen backwards.
Regan cracks Lehtinen with a nice body shot.
Regan lands a hook that snaps the head of Lehtinen backwards.
Regan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Regan lands with a right to the head. #T3#
Regan lands with a left to the head.
Regan digs a right hand underneath Lehtinen's ribcage. Lehtinen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Regan goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lehtinen prevents it.
Regan pushes Lehtinen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Regan presses Lehtinen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short uppercut from Regan.
Robbie Regan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Regan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lehtinen backwards.
Lehtinen looking for a takedown.
Regan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lehtinen or not.
Regan digs a right hand into Lehtinen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lehtinen's gas tank. #T4#
A nice left hand lands by Regan.
Regan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lehtinen backwards.
Regan scores with a shot to the side of Lehtinen's head.
Lehtinen tries to land a knee to the head but Regan blocks with his arms.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Regan lands a left hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Regan.
Lehtinen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Marko Lehtinen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lehtinen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Regan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robbie Regan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Regan has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 24:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 24:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robbie Regan!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 28, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Shlemenko has closed the distance and engaged Kekkonen in a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shlemenko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shlemenko.
Kekkonen is trying to pull guard but Shlemenko has him pressed against the cage.
Shlemenko lands a shot to the body.
A short body shot lands from Shlemenko as the two fighters clinch.
Kekkonen looking to slow down the pace here.
Shlemenko pushes Kekkonen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shlemenko softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Shlemenko lands an uppercut.
A short left from Shlemenko.
Shlemenko is leaning against Kekkonen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kekkonen is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shlemenko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shlemenko scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shlemenko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Shlemenko throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Shlemenko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shlemenko lands a body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Shlemenko.
Kekkonen is breathing heavily.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shlemenko.
Kekkonen drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shlemenko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Shlemenko working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Shlemenko scores with a shot to the side of Kekkonen's head.
Shlemenko working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Shlemenko is working Kekkonen over against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shlemenko.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Shlemenko.
Shlemenko scores with a hook to the body.#T2#
Nice body punch from Shlemenko.
Shlemenko lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #TD2#
Shlemenko gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Shlemenko looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Shlemenko in particular looking to stall.
Shlemenko tries to stand but can't do so whilst Kekkonen controls his leg.
Shlemenko seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Shlemenko really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kekkonen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kekkonen taking some punishment here, with Shlemenko in his half guard.
Shlemenko is looking to advance position but Kekkonen won't allow it.
Shlemenko is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Kekkonen reverses the position - he's now on top in Shlemenko's guard.
Kekkonen is fighting to break Shlemenko's control of his arms but Shlemenko is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T4#
Shlemenko keeping moving, preventing Kekkonen from controlling successfully.
Shlemenko is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gegard Shlemenko dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Kekkonen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#CUT2#
It looks like Jesse Kekkonen has been cut.
Kekkonen misses with a takedown attempt - Shlemenko sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kekkonen tries to land a front kick but Shlemenko steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Shlemenko moves into range and connects with a jab. #ROC2#
Kekkonen is rocked!
Shlemenko scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kekkonen doesn't seem bothered though.
Oh Kekkonen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jesse Kekkonen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Kekkonen gets tackled into the cage by Shlemenko. Shlemenko maintains the clinch.
Kekkonen seems to have got his legs back now.
Kekkonen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Shlemenko avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Shlemenko lands a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hook to the body lands for Shlemenko.
A short right from Shlemenko on the inside.
Shlemenko lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kekkonen or not.
Shlemenko is leaning against Kekkonen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Shlemenko is leaning against Kekkonen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Shlemenko lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shlemenko pushes Kekkonen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Shlemenko.
Nice body punch from Shlemenko - that landed with a thud.
Shlemenko lands a body punch.
Shlemenko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shlemenko is working Kekkonen over against the cage.
Shlemenko lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Shlemenko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A left lands for Shlemenko.#CL2#
Shlemenko closes the distance and clinches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shlemenko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shlemenko lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A body shot lands from Shlemenko.
Shlemenko working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Shlemenko lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Shlemenko lands an uppercut.#T2#
Shlemenko lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A hook to the body from Shlemenko.
Shlemenko lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kekkonen.
Shlemenko lands a shot to the body.
Shlemenko lands a nice shot to the body.
Shlemenko lands with a right to the head.
Shlemenko lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kekkonen backwards.
Shlemenko lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kekkonen backwards.
Shlemenko lands a hook that snaps the head of Kekkonen backwards.
Shlemenko lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Shlemenko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A left hand lands to the body for Shlemenko.
A short body shot lands from Shlemenko as the two fighters clinch.
Good body shot from Shlemenko.
#T3#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shlemenko.
Shlemenko lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Shlemenko lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kekkonen.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shlemenko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gegard Shlemenko seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shlemenko.
A hook to the body from Shlemenko.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shlemenko.
Shlemenko lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kekkonen backwards.
Shlemenko lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kekkonen.
Shlemenko lands with a light punch inside.
Shlemenko lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
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!
Shlemenko lands an uppercut.
Shlemenko scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Shlemenko on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Shlemenko. #T4#
Shlemenko lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kekkonen or not.
Shlemenko is leaning against Kekkonen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Shlemenko lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kekkonen backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shlemenko.
A right hook to the body lands for Shlemenko.
Shlemenko creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Kekkonen's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Kekkonen drops to his knees and Shlemenko pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gegard Shlemenko!
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