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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
RRFC Challengers 12
Date: Oct 09, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Vanni instigates a clinch.
Vanni fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC2#
Vanni breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
O Rourke misses with a takedown attempt - Vanni sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
O Rourke shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Vanni as he jumps to the side.
Vanni slaps away a takedown attempt from O Rourke, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donald O Rourke. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
O Rourke decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Vanni manages to escape and get back to his feet! #TD#
O Rourke fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Vanni to the ground. O Rourke is now in Vanni's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vanni tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1##SUB2#
Vanni is looking for a triangle but O Rourke pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
O Rourke has gone for a leg lock! Vanni slips out almost immediately though and dives into O Rourke's guard.#REVB##SUB#
O Rourke has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Vanni doesn't defend quickly enough and O Rourke has managed to lock this one up! Can Vanni escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to O Rourke on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Donald O Rourke!
Donald O Rourke decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 26, 2019 |
#R1#
Bogdanov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CL2#
Henri has closed the distance and engaged Bogdanov in a clinch.
Bogdanov tries to pull guard but Henri forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Henri is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD2#
Henri jumps guard and drags Bogdanov to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB2#
Henri has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bogdanov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Henri working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bogdanov.
Henri striking off his back but it's not causing Bogdanov any problems.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henri trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Bogdanov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Bogdanov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Henri for as long as he can get away with.#T1#
Henri keeping moving, preventing Bogdanov from controlling successfully.
Bogdanov looking to sit in guard and control but Henri gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Henri has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bogdanov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Henri showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bogdanov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Bogdanov looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Henri has picked Bogdanov up and slammed him! Bogdanov can't keep hold of the triangle and Henri manages to pass to side control!#SUB2#
Henri tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Henri has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Bogdanov tries to buck Henri off but Henri is having none of it.#SUB2#
Henri is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bogdanov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Henri working away.#T3#
Henri wants to stand but Bogdanov has his arm trapped.
Henri happy to just control the position for now. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bogdanov moves in looking to clinch but Henri pushes him off.
Sergiy Bogdanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bogdanov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Henri avoids it really well and circles away.
Henri fails to land the takedown.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Henri is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bogdanov darts in looking for a takedown but Henri gets double underhooks and turns Bogdanov into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergiy Bogdanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Bogdanov clinches with his opponent.
Bogdanov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#TD2#
Henri turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Henri manages to end up in side control.#SU2#
Henri decides to stand back up.
Bogdanov shoots in but no luck this time.
Bogdanov looks for a takedown but Henri sprawls well.
Bogdanov is breathing heavily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bogdanov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bogdanov slaps away a takedown attempt from Henri, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julma Henri dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Bogdanov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And Henri tries to counter it with a takedown but Bogdanov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bogdanov.
Henri slaps away a takedown attempt from Bogdanov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Henri is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Henri looks for a takedown but Bogdanov sprawls well.
Henri keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergiy Bogdanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bogdanov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2#
and Henri counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henri throws a knee to the head but misses.
Henri changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bogdanov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Henri.#T1##TD2#
Bogdanov gets caught napping as Henri dives in and scores a takedown. Bogdanov manages to retain guard.
Bogdanov wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Henri manages to pass to side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Well, if Henri is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Bogdanov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Henri scores with a couple of nice shots.#T2#
Henri is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Bogdanov tries to kick Henri off but Henri keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Bogdanov pushes Henri off but Henri dives into side control.
Henri connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Bogdanov some visible discomfort.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Henri wants to stand but Bogdanov is controlling his arm.#T3#
Henri advances to full mount.
Henri sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB2#
Henri is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Bogdanov is surviving well by controlling Henri's body position as best he can.
Henri sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Henri scoring with strikes but Bogdanov is staying in there. #T4##SUB2#
Henri jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Bogdanov manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Bogdanov is looking for a sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Henri working away.
Henri just content to control the position.
Henri has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bogdanov is trying to control Henri's posture but Henri avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julma Henri showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Bogdanov is looking to clinch but Henri is avoiding it.
Henri flicks out a counter leg kick but Bogdanov steps away.#CL#
Bogdanov moves into the clinch successfully.
Henri digs a right hand underneath Bogdanov's ribcage. Bogdanov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Henri.
Henri is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC2#
Henri pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bogdanov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Henri defends it nicely.
Bogdanov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Henri's waist but Henri gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bogdanov off to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bogdanov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergiy Bogdanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Bogdanov closes the distance and pushes Henri back into the cage.
Henri jumps guard but Bogdanov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Bogdanov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##TD2#
Henri gets control of Bogdanov's arms and successfully pulls guard. Henri will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Henri pulls Bogdanov in close to his closed guard and prevents Bogdanov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Henri lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Henri stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bogdanov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bogdanov trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Bogdanov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2#
Henri stands and throws Bogdanov's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Bogdanov taking punishment in the form of punches.
#SUB2#
Henri is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bogdanov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Henri has knee on belly and moves into mount. #T3#
Henri controlling the position easily from mount.
Henri's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Bogdanov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Henri raining down shots from the mount!
Bogdanov is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T4#
Henri wants to get back to his feet but Bogdanov is holding on tight.
#SUB2#
Henri wants to finish this one by submission but Bogdanov is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Henri.
Bogdanov is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB2#
Henri has hold of Bogdanov's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Bogdanov manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Henri controlling his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Julma Henri comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Henri 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Julma Henri!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 26, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Holden gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Kauppila has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Holden regains guard immediately. #ES#
Holden scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#CL2#
Kauppila gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Kauppila pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kauppila lands a high kick!
#CUT2#
It looks like Hassan Holden has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Holden enables Kauppila to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Holden manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Holden really is a fat lump.#SUB#
Holden escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kauppila gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kauppila slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES#
Holden explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #CL2#
Kauppila moves into the clinch.#T1##BC2#
Kauppila breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Kauppila fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Holden, pushing him back against the cage.
Holden is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#TD2#
Kauppila has picked Holden up - he's going for a ride! Kauppila dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Kauppila content to control rather than advance.
Kauppila prevents Holden from improving his position.
Kauppila tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Holden.
Holden tries to roll over but Kauppila keeps him under control.#ES#
Holden kicks Kauppila off and gets back to his feet.#T2#
Holden connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kauppila's hands.#TD2#
Kauppila shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Holden napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Holden is looking for a sweep.
Kauppila trying to control the position but Holden is working away.
Kauppila has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Holden keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Holden regains half guard.#T3#
Holden regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kauppila looks winded!
Kauppila controls from within his opponent's guard.
Holden looking for a sweep. Not yet Holden, not yet.
Holden keeping moving, preventing Kauppila from controlling successfully.
Kauppila preventing the sweep.
Holden is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kauppila connects with a couple of short punches.#ES#
Holden is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Kauppila presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #BC#
Holden breaks from the clinch.
Holden throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kauppila's waist but Kauppila gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Holden off to one side.
Kauppila drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Holden defends it well.
Holden throws a half hearted mid kick.
Holden takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#TD2#
Kauppila looking to score a takedown here. Holden is defending well but Kauppila drives through and ends up in Holden's guard.
Kauppila trying to control but Holden is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Hassan Holden will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hassan Holden's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##CL2#
Kauppila clinches.
Holden'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#
Kauppila manages to break the clinch.
Holden misses with an attempted mid kick.
#TD#
Holden closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kauppila quickly recovers to half guard.#ES2#
Kauppila kicks off Holden and gets to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Kauppila scores with a takedown into Holden's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kauppila wants to stand but Holden is controlling his posture from full guard.
Holden is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T1#
Kauppila sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Holden throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kauppila won't allow Holden to sweep him here.
Kauppila sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kauppila stopping the sweep attempt from Holden.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Holden wants to get back to his feet but Kauppila is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kauppila won't allow Holden to sweep him here.
Holden is working hard here to advance position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL2#
Kauppila clinches with his opponent.
Kauppila has Holden pressed against the cage, preventing Holden from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD2#
Kauppila has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Holden regains guard immediately.
Kauppila is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.
Kauppila must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Holden looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kauppila is one step ahead there.
Kauppila controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kauppila stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Holden swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Holden looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kauppila is one step ahead there.
Holden might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kauppila working some strikes from top position.
Holden wants to sweep here but Kauppila controlling him for the moment. #SU2#
Kauppila gets to his feet - Holden follows without any prompting. #CL2#
Kauppila moves into the clinch.#T4#
Holden is trying to drag Kauppila to the mat but Kauppila just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Holden is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Kauppila's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kauppila throws a leg kick that misses.
Kauppila throws a nice looking combination but Holden bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kauppila misses with a body shot.
#CL2#
Kauppila has Holden up against the cage in a clinch.
Holden tries for a takedown but Kauppila manages to get underhooks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Kauppila ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kauppila no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Holden working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Holden landing some decent shots from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joona Kauppila showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hassan Holden's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Kauppila moves into the clinch successfully.
Kauppila unloads a knee to the mid-section. Holden lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #TD2#
Kauppila jumps into guard, dragging Holden to the mat.
Kauppila wants to stand up but Holden is controlling him.
Holden throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kauppila works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kauppila not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Joona Kauppila has got the better of the ground game so far.
Holden postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Holden trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kauppila is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Holden is aware though and is defending well.
Holden stopping the sweep attempt from Kauppila.
Holden lands a couple of elbows.
Kauppila takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Holden in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Holden throwing strikes but missing. #T1#
Holden stopping the sweep attempt from Kauppila.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Holden's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kauppila is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Holden throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Holden throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Holden scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SU#
Holden stands up from Kauppila's guard - Holden perhaps looking for a knockout.
Holden cracks Kauppila with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A solid body kick from Holden. #T2#
Holden lands with a kick to the ribs.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Holden, right into the meat.
Holden misses with a few strikes there.
Holden backing away here, and Kauppila unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#CL2#
Kauppila clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Holden pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Kauppila closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
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!
Kauppila is looking to take a break and control but Holden is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Holden's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Holden manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T3#
Holden is trying to control but can't.
Holden makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Holden.
Holden is looking to stand up but Kauppila isn't so interested in that idea.
Holden tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Holden wants to stand but Kauppila is controlling the position.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Kauppila. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Kauppila wants to control from the top but Holden keeps moving.
Kauppila wants to pass the guard but Holden is keeping the position.
Holden wants to get back to his feet but Kauppila is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#CL2#
Kauppila has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
Kauppila has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Holden clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#ES#
Holden is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Kauppila off. It looks like it's working - Kauppila slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Holden displaying calm under pressure there.
A combination from Holden does no damage. #CL#
Holden moves into the clinch.
Holden working hard to break the clinch.
Holden unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kauppila displaying some good clinch control by pressing Holden up against the cage.
Kauppila is trying to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hassan Holden showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Holden has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Hassan Holden!
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