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Event:
Helsinki Fighting League: 30
Date: Aug 27, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Tortoise throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Morris tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Tortoise is in Morris's guard.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Morris manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Tortoise lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Morris tries to work over Tortoise 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tortoise blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Morris.
A head punch on the inside from Tortoise fails to land.
Morris lands with a left to the head.
Morris blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch on the inside from Tortoise fails to land.
Morris scores with a knee to the head.
Morris doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Morris lands with a left to the head.
Morris misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Still in the clinch, Morris scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tortoise working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Tortoise .
Morris misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Morris works on Tortoise 's body with a couple of short punches.
Morris lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tortoise misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tortoise misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Morris stalling.
Tortoise misses with the head strike.
Morris lands a body punch in the clinch.
Morris blocking some punches.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Morris just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tortoise 's brow.
Tortoise throws a head punch that misses.
Tortoise swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tortoise working aggressively here.
Morris works on Tortoise 's body with a couple of short punches.
Morris goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tortoise misses with a short punch on the inside.
Morris misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Morris.
Morris blocking some punches.
Tortoise misses with a short punch on the inside.
Morris lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tortoise backwards.
Morris has Tortoise pushed against the cage.
Morris lands a hook to the side of the head.
Morris is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tortoise is defending well for now.#T2#
Morris content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#TD2#
Morris has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Tortoise clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#ES#
Tortoise is trying to shake Morris off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! Morris won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morris changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Morris misses with a jab to the body
and Tortoise counters with a three punch combo that has Morris backing up. Morris nods at Tortoise to acknowledge the strikes.
Morris misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Morris misses with a straight left.
Morris scores with a jab to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Tortoise as Morris shoots in.
Morris misses with a kick to the body
letting Tortoise counter with a right hand.
Tortoise throws a hook but Morris avoids it easily.#CL#
Morris tries to keep at a distance but Tortoise has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tortoise has a couple of punches blocked by Morris.
Morris tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#T3#
Morris blocking some punches.
I was talking to Tortoise 's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Tortoise takes a knee to the side of the body.
Tortoise working aggressively here.
Morris throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tortoise s head.
Morris tries to land a knee to the head but Tortoise blocks with his arms.
#BC2#
Morris's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tortoise misses with a left hand
and Morris counters with a two punch combo.
Tortoise throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#TD2#
Morris drives through with a takedown into Tortoise 's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES#
Tortoise is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tortoise misses with a punch on the inside.
Morris blocks an uppercut.
Morris looking to slow down the pace here.
Morris tries to throw a body punch but Tortoise avoids it by throwing Morris back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Morris.
Tortoise goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T4#
Tortoise throws a punch but it's blocked by Morris.
Tortoise lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Morris backwards.
Tortoise has a couple of punches blocked by Morris.
Tortoise misses with a short punch on the inside.
Morris misses with a hook to the ribs.
Morris doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Morris on the inside.
Tortoise lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Tortoise .
Morris lands a right hand.
Morris swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tortoise lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Morris missing with knees to the body.
Good body shot from Morris.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Morris presses Tortoise against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tortoise is breathing heavily.
Tortoise is pushing Morris up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Morris blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bolt Morris will probably get the nod.
That's time! Tortoise 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Tortoise lands a glancing blow to the side of Morris's head.
Morris connects with a body shot that sends Tortoise 's belly button to the back.
Morris shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tortoise pinned against the cage. Tortoise gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD2#
Morris looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Tortoise trying to control here.
Tortoise has his hands clasped together around Morris's back. He's all about the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Morris is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tortoise is just riding it out for now. Morris eventually gives up the hold.
Tortoise wants to improve his position but Morris is controlling well.
#T1#
Tortoise trying to control here.
Tortoise looks like he's trying to stand up.
Michelangelo Tortoise overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Morris scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Morris lands strikes from half guard.
Tortoise is looking to get back to is feet but Morris passes into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morris trying to control the action but Tortoise is working from the bottom.
Tortoise is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #T2#
Morris wants to control but Tortoise is keeping him busy.
Tortoise regains half guard.
Tortoise is trying to stand back up but Morris is controlling him
Morris is keen to just control but Tortoise is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morris working the head and body with strikes.
Tortoise is trying to get back to full guard.
Morris is taking a breather. Tortoise 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.
Morris landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Tortoise pushes Morris off looking to stand but Morris dives back in and keeps control.
Morris passes into side control, despite Tortoise 's attempt to control the position.
Tortoise is trying to improve his position.#T3#
Morris lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Morris prevents Tortoise from escaping the position.
Morris works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Morris lands a nice forearm strike.
You can see the frustration on Tortoise 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Morris is looking to take a break and control but Tortoise is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Morris in side control lands a decent elbow.
Morris working away.
Tortoise tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Morris in side control lands a decent elbow.
Morris working the ground and pound. #T4#
Morris is looking to take a break and control but Tortoise is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tortoise tries to buck Morris off but Morris is having none of it.
Morris is looking to take a break and control but Tortoise is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Morris is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Tortoise is trying to escape and Morris transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Tortoise is forced to tap! Nice work there by Morris! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bolt Morris!
A victorious Bolt Morris thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Helsinki Fighting League: 27
Date: Jul 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Tortoise closes the distance but Jalkalukko moves to the side
and Jalkalukko counters with a nice kick to the body. #CL#
Tortoise gets a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tortoise creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tortoise struggles to land a body shot inside as Jalkalukko controls his hands.
Tortoise stalling.
A head punch on the inside from Tortoise fails to land.
Tortoise misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jalkalukko blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tortoise . #BC2#
Jalkalukko breaks the clinch.
Jalkalukko throws a solid leg kick but Tortoise takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jalkalukko.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tortoise looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jalkalukko tries a quick counter leg kick but Tortoise is wise to it.#CL#
Tortoise gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Jalkalukko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jalkalukko misses with a low kick. #T1#
Jalkalukko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Tortoise has Jalkalukko up against the cage in a clinch.
Tortoise tries a body shot but Jalkalukko blocks it.
Tortoise definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jalkalukko blocks an uppercut.
Tortoise tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tortoise scores with a shot to the side of Jalkalukko's head. #TD2#
Jalkalukko has clasped his hands together around Tortoise 's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Tortoise tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jalkalukko tries to move into full mount but can't pass Tortoise 's legs.
Tortoise is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jalkalukko's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jalkalukko stops Tortoise from getting back to his feet.
Tortoise is looking to control Jalkalukko's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tortoise avoid being mounted?#T2#
Well, if Jalkalukko 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.
Tortoise gets back to full guard.
Tortoise seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Jalkalukko wants to pass the guard but Tortoise is keeping the position.
Jalkalukko in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tortoise wants to hit a switch here but Jalkalukko passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Tortoise there!
Jalkalukko trying to control but Tortoise is having none of it.
Tortoise tries to reverse the position but Jalkalukko maintains control.#T3#
Jalkalukko can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tortoise is looking to escape.
Tortoise wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Jalkalukko.
Jalkalukko wants to control the pace but Tortoise is squirming around nicely.
Tortoise is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Tortoise is working to get back to half guard.
Jalkalukko throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. #T4#
Jalkalukko raining down shots from the mount!
Tortoise is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Jalkalukko misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Jalkalukko lands a couple of good shots and Tortoise has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Tortoise wants to escape the position.
Tortoise is trying to get back to his feet but Jalkalukko has full control of the position and if anything, Tortoise has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB2#
Jalkalukko working for a choke but Tortoise reverses nicely into Jalkalukko 's guard. #SU#
Jalkalukko is working an open guard so Tortoise takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Tortoise on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jalkalukko. Jalkalukko obviously looking to wear him down.
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!
Jalkalukko throws a leg kick
and Tortoise counters with a nice uppercut. #TD2#
Tortoise gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jesse Jalkalukko will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Tortoise checks a low kick from Jalkalukko.
Tortoise is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Jalkalukko.#TD2#
Jalkalukko throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Tortoise was covering up waiting for the punch and Jalkalukko finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Jalkalukko tries to free his leg and advance position but Tortoise is retaining full guard.
Jalkalukko slips nicely into half guard.
Jalkalukko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tortoise keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jalkalukko stops Tortoise from getting back to his feet.
Tortoise is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jalkalukko prevents Tortoise from standing back up.
Tortoise tries to get to full guard but Jalkalukko has control of the leg.
Jalkalukko not landing any meaningful shots this time.
My spies in Holding Cell inform me that Jalkalukko has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Tortoise is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Tortoise looks like he's trying to stand up.
Tortoise trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tortoise manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jalkalukko passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Tortoise struggling a bit here.
Tortoise is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Tortoise is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Jalkalukko goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Tortoise rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Jalkalukko's guard! Nice work there by Tortoise !
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jalkalukko is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Tortoise managing to control the position. #T2#
Jalkalukko preventing the sweep.
Jalkalukko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Tortoise pushes a forearm under Jalkalukko's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Jalkalukko is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Michelangelo Tortoise !
Michelangelo Tortoise decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 11, 2016 |
#R1#
Veikkari throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL2#
and Tortoise counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Veikkari is looking to break free of the clinch but Tortoise has double underhooks.
Tortoise tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Veikkari's elbow.
Tortoise blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Tortoise .
Veikkari is looking to control Tortoise 's arms but Tortoise gets an underhook and turns him. Now Veikkari has his back to the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Tortoise fails to land.
Tortoise digs a right hand into Veikkari's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Veikkari's gas tank.
Tortoise makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from Tortoise .
Veikkari throws a head punch that misses.
Tortoise makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#TD2#
Tortoise lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tortoise missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2#
Tortoise seems to be working for a kimura but Veikkari defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Tortoise is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Veikkari sees it coming and defends easily.
Tortoise has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Tortoise moves into full mount! Veikkari won't be happy about that!
Veikkari tries to hold on but Tortoise pushes him away. #SUB2#
Tortoise has hold of Veikkari's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Veikkari manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#SUB2#
Tortoise is working for a guillotine from mount but Veikkari frees his head quite easily.
Tortoise fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
#CUT2#
It looks like Kari Veikkari has been cut.
Tortoise throws some wild stikes that Veikkari manages to avoid easily.
#SUB2#
Veikkari defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Tortoise . #SUB2#
Tortoise looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Tortoise with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#SUB2#
Tortoise is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Veikkari has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Tortoise looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Tortoise with shots to the head and body - Veikkari looks very uncomfortable down there. #SUB2#
Tortoise is working for a guillotine from mount but Veikkari frees his head quite easily.
#T3#
Tortoise is landing with some decent strikes but Veikkari is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#CUT2#
Kari Veikkari's cut is getting worse.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Tortoise ! Veikkari is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Michelangelo Tortoise !
After the fight, Michelangelo Tortoise 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:
Helsinki Fighting League: 22
Date: Jun 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Tortoise misses with a looping right.
Jalkalukko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tortoise .
Jalkalukko is looking for the big counter here.
Jalkalukko connects with a leg kick. Tortoise looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tortoise throws a hook but Jalkalukko avoids it easily.
Jalkalukko throws a counter combo.
Jalkalukko paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jalkalukko moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice jab there from Tortoise .
Jalkalukko walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tortoise takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Tortoise checks a leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jalkalukko.
Jalkalukko leaves Tortoise with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Michelangelo Tortoise seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sloppy strikes from Tortoise . Those never looked like landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jalkalukko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tortoise misses with the combination.
Jalkalukko flicks out a counter leg kick but Tortoise steps away.
Tortoise lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T1#
Jalkalukko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jalkalukko drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jalkalukko scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tortoise throws a big shot that misses.
Jalkalukko throws a counter combo.
Tortoise is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jalkalukko lands a head kick!
Jalkalukko keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tortoise throws an overhand right that lands on Jalkalukko's shoulder, as Jalkalukko tries to avoid the shot.
Tortoise misses with an uppercut. Jalkalukko saw that one coming.
Tortoise works the jab nicely.
Tortoise misses with a hook. Jalkalukko ducked under it nicely.
Tortoise avoids the head kick by Jalkalukko.
Jalkalukko has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Tortoise misses with a straight right.
Tortoise stuffs the takedown.
Jalkalukko fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tortoise looks to land a right hand but Jalkalukko moved out of range.
Tortoise swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tortoise uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tortoise swings widly with a right hand
#TD2#
and Jalkalukko counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB#
Tortoise throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Jalkalukko escapes and throws Tortoise 's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Tortoise tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jalkalukko wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Tortoise is trying to work for a sweep but Jalkalukko has mounted him!
Tortoise tries to lock up and control but Jalkalukko gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jalkalukko controlling the pace for now.
Tortoise sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Tortoise wants to get back to full guard.
Jalkalukko missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T3#
Jalkalukko is controlling the pace.
Tortoise wants to improve his position but Jalkalukko is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Jalkalukko is working for a submission of some sort.
Jalkalukko wants to free his trapped foot but Tortoise is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Tortoise is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jalkalukko pulls his head out easily.
Tortoise is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jalkalukko's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jalkalukko's back!
Tortoise throwing wild punches that miss their target. #T4#
Tortoise throws a series of strikes and Jalkalukko wriggles onto his back, so he's now mounted. He's in real trouble here.
Tortoise throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Tortoise thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Jalkalukko avoids a strike by Tortoise and manages to complete a very nice reversal in the process, to end up in Tortoise 's guard! Fantastic escape!
#SUB#
Tortoise looking for a guillotine here but Jalkalukko defends easily.
Jalkalukko postures up.
Tortoise looking for a sweep. Not yet Tortoise , not yet.
Jalkalukko throws a big elbow that misses.
Jalkalukko trying to control but Tortoise is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jesse Jalkalukko will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Tortoise chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jalkalukko can pounce on him.
Jalkalukko throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tortoise .
Tortoise was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tortoise is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Jalkalukko lands a leg kick that knocks Tortoise off balance momentarily.
Tortoise scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tortoise 's corner calls for a 1-2. Tortoise obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tortoise throws an off balance right hand
and Jalkalukko counters with a low kick, right behind Tortoise 's knee.
Jalkalukko slips a straight right by Tortoise .
Jalkalukko connects with an inside leg kick.
Tortoise lands a jab to the nose.
Jalkalukko attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A little feinted left hand from Tortoise on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tortoise avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A little feinted left hand from Tortoise on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Tortoise .
Jalkalukko tries a head kick but it misses.
Jalkalukko swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tortoise throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tortoise fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Jalkalukko closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #T1#
Tortoise is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tortoise regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Jalkalukko avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tortoise wants to sweep but no luck.
Tortoise is looking to sweep but instead, Jalkalukko has passed into half guard.
Tortoise trying to control here.
#SUB#
Tortoise looking for submissions off his back.
Jalkalukko is controlling the pace.
#T2##SUB#
Tortoise actively working from the bottom here.
Tortoise is looking to control Jalkalukko's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tortoise avoid being mounted?
Jalkalukko missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tortoise wants to improve his position but Jalkalukko is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jalkalukko controlling the pace. #SUB#
Tortoise is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jalkalukko pulls his head out easily.
Tortoise moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jalkalukko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tortoise swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3##SUB#
Tortoise throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jalkalukko sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tortoise 's guard.
Ground and pound from Jalkalukko.
Well, if Jalkalukko 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.
#SUB2#
Jalkalukko seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Tortoise has recovered full guard. #SUB#
Tortoise is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Tortoise looking for a guillotine here but Jalkalukko defends easily.
#T4#
Tortoise wants to sweep here but Jalkalukko controlling him for the moment.
Jalkalukko slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Tortoise wants to control position but Jalkalukko is using a can opener to pass guard... He's turned it into a full on guillotine from mount now! Big trouble for Tortoise here! He's turning a lovely shade of purple and yep! He's tapping out! I would say world class Jiu Jitsu but is it really? It was nice but let's not get silly about it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jesse Jalkalukko!
Jesse Jalkalukko seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Helsinki Fighting League: 19
Date: May 28, 2016 |
#R1#
Tortoise connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tortoise lands with an overhand left.
Tortoise tests Bogart's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bogart moves out of range as Tortoise strikes.
Bogart takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#CL#
Tortoise forces Bogart back against the cage and clinches.
Tortoise lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bogart looking for a takedown. #KD#
Tortoise drops Bogart onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Bogart is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#
Bogart is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tortoise creates a bit of distance and cracks Bogart with a massive left hook! Bogart crumples out of camera shot, completely unconscious! He's been Nelmarked! Tortoise stares at him for a moment then struts over to his corner, victorious.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Michelangelo Tortoise !
Michelangelo Tortoise was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
GFC 5: Darrow vs Tortoise
Date: May 15, 2016 |
#R1#
Tortoise misses with a lunging right hand
and Darrow counters with a low kick, right behind Tortoise 's knee.
Tortoise is looking to clinch but Darrow is avoiding it.
Darrow lands with a thumping leg kick.
Michelangelo Tortoise seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Darrow scores with a jab to the body.
Tortoise throws a jab but it's blocked by Darrow.
Tortoise throws an off balance right hand
and Darrow counters with a straight right hand.
Darrow throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tortoise counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Hamish Darrow has been cut.
Darrow scores with a push kick.
A combination from Tortoise does no damage.
We've been told by Darrow's head coaches at Hazzard County Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Darrow lands a body shot.
Darrow swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tortoise looks to clinch
and Darrow counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Darrow throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tortoise stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tortoise moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
No joy there for Tortoise , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T1#
Darrow throws a series of punches but Tortoise moves out of range.
Darrow scores with a head kick. Tortoise tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Darrow throws a quick inside leg kick.
Darrow moves away from the strike by Tortoise .
Darrow takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Darrow connects with an inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Darrow. Tortoise does a little dance to reset his feet.
Despite the aggression on Tortoise 's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Tortoise lands with an uppercut that bounces Darrow off the cage and back into range.
A low kick from Darrow is predictable there
and Tortoise counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Darrow swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Darrow ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tortoise moves away.#CL2#
Tortoise clinches with his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tortoise working aggressively here.
#T2#
Darrow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tortoise misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Darrow.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Tortoise fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tortoise creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tortoise throws a head punch that misses.
Darrow swings wildly with an uppercut but Tortoise uses good head movement to avoid it.
Darrow throws a punch but it's blocked by Tortoise .
Darrow tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Darrow misses with a hook from the clinch.
Darrow lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Darrow fails to land.
Tortoise misses with a hook from the clinch.
Darrow gets underhooks to prevent Tortoise 's takedown attempt.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Darrow.
Darrow lands a body punch. #TD2#
Tortoise gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Tortoise throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T3##SUB2#
Tortoise wants to work for an arm triangle but Darrow is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Darrow wants to get back to full guard.
Darrow works his way to full guard. Good work.
Darrow keeping moving, preventing Tortoise from controlling successfully.
Tortoise working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tortoise trying to control the position from guard on top but Darrow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Tortoise has gone for a leg lock! Darrow slips out almost immediately though and dives into Tortoise 's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Tortoise is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Darrow is aware though and is defending well.#T4#
Darrow preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Tortoise looking for a guillotine here but Darrow defends easily.
#SUB2#
Darrow avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Darrow stays in close to Tortoise 's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Tortoise escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Darrow gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Darrow preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hamish Darrow dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hamish Darrow's cut.
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#
Tortoise misses with an uppercut.
Darrow lands a jab to Tortoise 's midsection.
Tortoise moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Tortoise is looking to clinch.
Darrow lands a jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Darrow.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Darrow here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Darrow throws a head kick that misses
enabling Tortoise to counter with a crisp jab.
Tortoise throws a shot from downtown. Darrow moves away and avoids it.
Darrow appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Tortoise checks a low kick from Darrow.
Darrow stuns Tortoise with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Michelangelo Tortoise is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tortoise swings widly with a right hand
and Darrow counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A solid leg kick lands there for Darrow.
Tortoise swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Darrow.#T1#
Darrow showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tortoise .
A telegraphed right hand from Tortoise misses the target.
Darrow seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Darrow lands a nice hook to Tortoise 's body. Tortoise takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Darrow goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Darrow, as that shot connected.
Tortoise tries to clinch
and Darrow counters with an outside leg kick.
Tortoise tries to clinch but Darrow moves away
and Darrow counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tortoise .
Tortoise takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#KD#
Darrow lands a big head kick that sends Tortoise tumbling to the mat! Darrow takes a step backwards and waves Tortoise back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Tortoise is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Darrow fakes the body blow, causing Tortoise to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Tortoise goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hamish Darrow!
Hamish Darrow is the new welterweight champion!
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Event:
GFC 1: The Rise
Date: Apr 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Showtime misses with a double jab
and Tortoise counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sloppy strikes from Tortoise . Those never looked like landing.
Tortoise blocks a head kick by Showtime.
It looked like Tortoise was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Showtime.#CL#
Tortoise has closed the distance and engaged Showtime in a clinch.
Showtime looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tortoise lands a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Tortoise .
Tortoise lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tortoise is working for takedown but Showtime is calmly controlling the position for now.
Tortoise looking for a takedown.
A short uppercut from Tortoise .
I was talking to Tortoise 's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Tortoise lands with a light punch inside.
Tortoise lands with a short shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Showtime has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tortoise is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Showtime pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michelangelo Tortoise . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tortoise is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Showtime pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Showtime wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T1#
Tortoise has a couple of punches blocked by Showtime.
Tortoise looking for a takedown.
Showtime is trying to break the clinch but Tortoise has him pressed against the cage.
Tortoise drops down looking for an ankle pick but Showtime pulls his leg out and moves away.
Showtime throws out a leg kick but Tortoise moves out of range and Showtime only half commits.
Showtime misses with a double jab.
Rick Showtime seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Tortoise rushes Showtime and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Showtime wants to break free but Tortoise has control.
Tortoise swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#TD#
Tortoise has hold of one of Showtime's legs. Showtime is fighting the takedown attempt but Tortoise gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#ES2#
Showtime has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Tortoise off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Tortoise misses with a body kick. #TD2#
Showtime darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Showtime is controlling the pace.
#T2#
Tortoise regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Tortoise is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Showtime is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Tortoise throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tortoise bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Showtime's guard. #REVR#
Showtime wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Tortoise is now in half guard.
Tortoise looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T3#
Tortoise stops Showtime from getting back to his feet.
#SUB#
Tortoise is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Showtime doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tortoise .
Tortoise throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Showtime regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Tortoise .
Tortoise wants to pass the guard but Showtime is keeping the position.
Tortoise trying to control the position from guard on top but Showtime is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tortoise looking to pass the guard.
Tortoise is looking to work some ground and pound but Showtime has wrist control.#ES2#
Showtime kicks Tortoise off and gets to his feet. #CL#
Tortoise moves into the clinch.
Tortoise is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD2#
Showtime pulls guard.
Showtime is controlling Tortoise 's posture.
Tortoise throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Showtime keeping moving, preventing Tortoise from controlling successfully.
Tortoise lands a couple of elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michelangelo Tortoise dominated that round.
That's time! Tortoise 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Showtime throws a right hand that Tortoise ducks under and follows up with a left that Tortoise also avoids with ease.
Showtime throws a nice looking combination but Tortoise bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Showtime swinging wildly here.
#CL#
Tortoise has Showtime up against the cage in a clinch.
Tortoise has Showtime pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Showtime manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Showtime misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tortoise misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tortoise lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tortoise drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tortoise working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tortoise is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michelangelo Tortoise . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tortoise fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T1#
Tortoise looking for a takedown.
A right hook to the body lands for Tortoise .
Showtime being controlled against the cage.
Tortoise misses with the head strike.
Tortoise misses with the head strike.
Tortoise scores with a shot to the side of Showtime's head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tortoise .
Tortoise can't get the takedown.
Tortoise lands with a light punch inside.
Tortoise misses with a punch on the inside.
Tortoise is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Showtime can do to turn this around?
Showtime blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Michelangelo Tortoise has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tortoise is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A short right from Tortoise . #T2#
Tortoise has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Showtime is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tortoise has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Showtime is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tortoise lands a shot to the body.
Tortoise drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tortoise misses with a punch on the inside.
Showtime tries to break the clinch but Tortoise is controlling the position. #TD#
Tortoise has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Showtime regains guard immediately.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tortoise trying to control but Showtime is working from the bottom.
Rick Showtime has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tortoise working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tortoise is looking to work some ground and pound but Showtime has wrist control.#T3#
Showtime wants to stand and escape but Tortoise is having none of it.
Tortoise trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Tortoise drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Showtime manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Tortoise has Showtime in his guard.#REVB##SUB#
Tortoise working for a triangle but Showtime defends it easily.
#SUB#
Tortoise had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Showtime defends it easily.
Showtime really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tortoise . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Showtime preventing the sweep.
Tortoise is working hard here to advance position.#T4##SUB#
Tortoise looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Showtime is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Tortoise will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Showtime throws a big elbow that misses.
Tortoise can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Showtime controls the pace.
Tortoise has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Tortoise manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Showtime manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Showtime wants to stand and escape but Tortoise is having none of it.
Showtime looking to control.
Tortoise trying to control the position from guard on top but Showtime is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Showtime keeping full guard, as Tortoise tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michelangelo Tortoise dominated that second round.
That's time! Tortoise 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Showtime swinging wildly here.
Tortoise rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Showtime moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL#
Tortoise darts in and clinches Showtime up against the cage.
Tortoise prevents Showtime from breaking the clinch.
Tortoise keeps control of Showtime as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tortoise .
Showtime is looking to break free of the clinch but Tortoise has double underhooks.
Showtime tries to circle away but Tortoise has him pinned against the cage.
Tortoise lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Showtime backwards.
Tortoise misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tortoise misses with a short punch on the inside.
Showtime has had enough of the clinch but Tortoise keeps him there for the moment.
Tortoise lands a left hand that snaps the head of Showtime backwards.
Tortoise misses with the head strike.
#TD2#
Showtime ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Showtime no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #T1#
Tortoise loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tortoise controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Tortoise in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tortoise wants to control from the top but Showtime keeps moving. #SUB#
Tortoise postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Showtime is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Tortoise , into his guard. #REVB#
Showtime must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tortoise has a closed guard, preventing Showtime from standing up.
Showtime working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Showtime is looking to work some ground and pound but Tortoise has wrist control.
Showtime controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2#
Showtime wants to stand but Tortoise has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB#
Tortoise is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tortoise 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.#SUB#
Tortoise is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Tortoise throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Tortoise looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Showtime is defending well. Tortoise quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Showtime has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Tortoise celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Michelangelo Tortoise !
An out of breath Michelangelo Tortoise thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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