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Event:
Revolution XC 10
Date: Dec 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Cavendish lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kuusi takes a step back to recover.
Kuusi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Cavendish lands a jab to the nose.
Kuusi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cavendish connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kuusi scrambles back to his feet.
Cavendish delivers a nice body kick.
Cavendish lands with a kick to the ribs.
Cavendish's corner calls for a 1-2. Cavendish obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Cavendish lands with a shot to the body.
Kuusi doesn't manage to clinch there - Cavendish circles away.
Cavendish keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kuusi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cavendish defends it nicely.#T1#
Kuusi throws a right hand that misses
and Cavendish connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kuusi's coach down at 3Band MMA ($500/week) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kuusi's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Cavendish fakes the leg kick and cracks Kuusi in the body.
Kuusi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice cross by Cavendish.
Cavendish throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Cavendish lands with a right hand.
Kuusi on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Cavendish lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Cavendish scores with a kick to the midsection.#T2#
Cavendish fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cavendish throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kuusi on the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cavendish cracks Kuusi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Cavendish takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Cavendish fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cavendish lunges at Kuusi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kuusi's hand.
Cavendish pushes Kuusi away with a front kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kuusi.
Cavendish digs a good hook to Kuusi's body.
Marcel Cavendish is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Kuusi takes one to the side of the head.
Cavendish turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cavendish lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kuusi takes a step back to recover.
Cavendish throws out a powerful jab.
Cavendish lands a jab.
Kuusi has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Cavendish.
Cavendish connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kuusi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cavendish clobbers Kuusi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T4#
Kuusi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cavendish manages to avoid it.
Kuusi takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kuusi shoots in for a takedown but Cavendish shows good takedown defense.
Marcel Cavendish has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ilmari Kuusi.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A left lands for Cavendish.
Cavendish is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kuusi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Cavendish lands a jab to the head.
Nice takedown defense from Cavendish. No joy for Kuusi on that attempt.
Nice shot by Cavendish.
Kuusi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Decent striking displayed by Cavendish there.
Cavendish uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kuusi has time to react.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcel Cavendish dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Cavendish scores with a kick to the body.
Cavendish stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cavendish wants it to stay on the feet.
Cavendish scores with a hook to the body. Kuusi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice shot by Cavendish.
Kuusi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cavendish to score with a decent uppercut.
Cavendish lands with a shot to the body.
A head kick by Kuusi misses
and Cavendish counters with a nice uppercut.
Kuusi walks into a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cavendish.
Kuusi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kuusi tries to close the distance and clinch but Cavendish swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kuusi is trying desperately to land a takedown but Cavendish is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Kuusi.#T1#
Kuusi misses with a combination
and Cavendish counters with a straight right hand.
Cavendish connects with a looping right hand.
Kuusi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Cavendish lands a really nice looking cross but Kuusi seems unphased.
A left lands for Cavendish.
Cavendish connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kuusi momentarily.
Kuusi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Marcel Cavendish is winning the standup battle so far.
Cavendish throws a front kick that sends Kuusi stumbling back into the cage.
Cavendish lands a nice hook to Kuusi's body. Kuusi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T2#
Cavendish fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuusi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cavendish sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cavendish cracks Kuusi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kuusi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Cavendish jabs at Kuusi's body.
Cavendish lands a nice looking body shot.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Kuusi might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Cavendish has got the better of the exchanges.
Cavendish throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Cavendish.
Kuusi is breathing heavily.
A solid body kick from Cavendish.
Cavendish thuds his shin into the meat of Kuusi's side.
Kuusi sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#T3#
Cavendish scores with the left hand. Kuusi knows he should have avoided that one.
Cavendish swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kuusi.
Nice body kick there by Cavendish.
Cavendish lands a glancing blow to the side of Kuusi's head.
Cavendish scores with a nice right hand.
Kuusi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kuusi with a poor takedown
and Cavendish makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Marcel Cavendish has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ilmari Kuusi.
Cavendish bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Cavendish lands with a shot to the body.
Cavendish scores with the left hand. Kuusi knows he should have avoided that one.
Nice jab there from Cavendish. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuusi needs to keep his hands up - Cavendish had a free shot at his head there.
Nice jab there from Cavendish.
A telegraphed right hand from Kuusi misses the target.
Cavendish swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Danga de danga de dang - Cavendish scores with a four punch combination!
Kuusi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cavendish looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cavendish connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kuusi throws a series of punches but Cavendish avoids them all with ease.
Cavendish stalks Kuusi and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kuusi's face. Kuusi staggers backwards, shaken.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kuusi takes a swing at Cavendish's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcel Cavendish dominated that second 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Cavendish turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cavendish scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kuusi in his tracks.
Kuusi sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kuusi with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cavendish counters with a straight right hand.
Marcel Cavendish seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuusi takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kuusi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Cavendish moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cavendish connects with a single shot there.
Cavendish connects with a crisp jab.
Cavendish listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cavendish moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Cavendish with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kuusi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cavendish lands a nice hook to Kuusi's body. Kuusi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cavendish lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kuusi will feel that in the morning.
Kuusi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cavendish counters with a nice uppercut.
Cavendish lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kuusi takes a step back to recover.
Kuusi has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kuusi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd cheers as Cavendish lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kuusi doesn't seem phased though.#T2#
Cavendish scores with a spinning back kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cavendish's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kuusi under the eye.
Nice shot by Cavendish.
Cavendish scores with a shot to the body.
Nice jab there from Cavendish.
Kuusi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cavendish sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kuusi somewhat.
Marcel Cavendish has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ilmari Kuusi.
Cavendish connects with a single shot there.#T3#
Cavendish throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kuusi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cavendish slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Cavendish bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Kuusi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cavendish is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kuusi can do to turn this around?
Cavendish connects with a crisp jab.
Kuusi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice body punch from Cavendish. #T4#
A left lands for Cavendish.
Kuusi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Cavendish lands with a nice combination. Kuusi backs away looking to recover.#ROC#
Kuusi is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuusi backs away from a small jab... but Cavendish lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Kuusi crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Cavendish with a spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Marcel Cavendish!
A very excited looking Marcel Cavendish made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Revolution XC 8
Date: Nov 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Zaitsev lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#CUT#
It looks like Ilmari Kuusi has been cut.
Kuusi tries to move into range but Zaitsev moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Zaitsev lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Zaitsev darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kuusi drops his hands momentarily. Zaitsev doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Kuusi staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Kuusi doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dmitri Zaitsev!
Dmitri Zaitsev retains his heavyweight title!
An out of breath Dmitri Zaitsev 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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Event:
Revolution XC 7
Date: Oct 06, 2016 |
#R1#
A low kick from Everidge is predictable there #TD2#
and Kuusi counters with a shoot takedown. Everidge fights it but they end up in guard.
Kuusi keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Everidge's head.
Kuusi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kuusi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kuusi postures up and lands a big shot to Everidge's brow.
Kuusi scoring with some ground and pound.
Kuusi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kuusi postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kuusi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kuusi is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kuusi keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Everidge's head.
Kuusi is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Everidge preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kuusi lands a couple of elbows.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuusi stands and throws Everidge's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T1#
Kuusi lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #CUT2#
It looks like Dwight Everidge has been cut.
Everidge is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Kuusi cracks Everidge with a big elbow.
Everidge takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#SUB2#
Kuusi has an Americana. Everidge didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Kuusi is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Kuusi hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Ilmari Kuusi!
After winning the bout, Ilmari Kuusi thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Dwight Everidge spoke after the fight, saying 'Played my cards well but I wasnt able to get the W tonight. Its okay, though. Hats off to my opponent he's amazing but I'll be back. Trust me.'.
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Event:
Revolution XC 1
Date: Jul 27, 2016 |
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Kuusi. Mammoth does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mammoth scores with a jab. Kuusi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kuusi lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Mammoth has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mammoth and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Mammoth lands a jab to Kuusi's midsection.
Mammoth works Kuusi's body with a nice hook.
Kuusi thows a leg kick but Mammoth checks it
and Mammoth counters with a nice uppercut.
Kuusi throws a leg kick
and Mammoth counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mammoth fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A punch lands to the side of Kuusi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kuusi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mammoth lands a body shot.
Mammoth thuds his right hand into Kuusi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mammoth lands a slapping body shot.
Kuusi looks winded!
Mammoth fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mammoth throws a shot to the body.
Mammoth is looking to wear down Kuusi with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Mammoth cracks a nice hook into Kuusi's ribs.#T1#
Kuusi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mammoth.
Mammoth is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Kuusi misses with a wild body shot. #KD#
Mammoth lands a left and a right that send Kuusi crashing to the mat, dazed. Mammoth thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Kuusi is rocked!
Mammoth lands with a nice body punch.
Kuusi is still on wobbly legs! Can Mammoth finish him?
Are you kidding me?! Mammoth ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Kuusi clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Anton Mammoth!
An out of breath Anton Mammoth 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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Event:
Island combat five
Date: Jun 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Nice body punch from Thundercunt.
Kuusi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Thundercunt pinned against the cage. Thundercunt gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Thundercunt connects with a looping right hand.
Kuusi has been working on his balance at Cozad The Island, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Thundercunt.
Kuusi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Thundercunt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kuusi fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ilmari Kuusi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thundercunt connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuusi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Thundercunt with a nice cross.
Thundercunt digs a good body shot into Kuusi's ribs.
Kuusi misses with a takedown attempt #KD2#
and Thundercunt counters with a nice right hand that sends Kuusi toppling to the canvas! Kuusi scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Thundercunt finish him?!#ROC2#
Kuusi is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Ilmari Kuusi has been cut.#T1#
Kuusi circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Thundercunt. Kuusi falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Thundercunt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Theodore Thundercunt!
Theodore Thundercunt is the new heavyweight champion!
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Event:
Island Combat 2
Date: Jun 12, 2016 |
#R1#
Tso turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tso has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Rabid Dog in the buildup to the fight.#CL#
Tso forces Kuusi back against the cage and clinches.
Kuusi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tso smiles and moves away.
Kuusi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tso swivels and escapes.
Kuusi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tso's waist but Tso gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kuusi off to one side.
Zui Quan Tso has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ilmari Kuusi.
Kuusi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tso is fending him off so far but Kuusi persists. Nope, Tso circles away and we're back to standing.
Kuusi shoots in for a double leg but Tso sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tso ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kuusi is defended easily by Tso.
Kuusi takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuusi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kuusi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tso pinned against the cage. Tso gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T1#
Kuusi shoots in for a takedown but Tso shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kuusi tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tso defends well and Kuusi ends up having to push Tso into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tso scores with a three punch combo!
#TD2#
Kuusi feints and as Tso raises his hands in defense, Kuusi changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB#
Tso working for a triangle but Kuusi defends it easily.
Tso working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kuusi.
Tso has momentary wrist control but Kuusi slips an elbow through the middle.
Tso keeping moving, preventing Kuusi from controlling successfully.
Tso tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kuusi postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kuusi advances position into side control!#T2#
Tso on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuusi creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#SUB2#
Kuusi wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tso, who protects the arm well.
Tso tries to bench press Kuusi off him but Kuusi keeps the position.
Tso being controlled for a moment.
Tso knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kuusi on the ground.
Tso struggling a bit here.#T3#
Kuusi working the head and body with strikes.
You can see the frustration on Tso's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kuusi moves into full mount!
Kuusi landing strikes, looking to finish! #SUB2#
Tso has left one of his arms exposed and Kuusi doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Tso screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ilmari Kuusi!
Ilmari Kuusi is the new heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Ilmari Kuusi, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Highland Island World 4
Date: May 28, 2016 |
#R1#
Louiseau scores with a nice strike.
Louiseau throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD2#
and Kuusi decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Louiseau's guard.
Louiseau wants to stand but Kuusi is controlling the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Louiseau's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Louiseau preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kuusi stops Louiseau from standing up.
Kuusi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kuusi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Louiseau is keeping the position for now.
Kuusi lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Louiseau on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Louiseau tries to get out of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuusi makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kuusi postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kuusi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kuusi stays in close to Louiseau's body and controls the position.
Kuusi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Louiseau works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Kuusi with a nice head shot there.
Kuusi stands up over Louiseau, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Louiseau is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kuusi is controlling him.
Louiseau working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kuusi.
Kuusi tries to free his leg and advance position but Louiseau is retaining full guard.
Louiseau is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kuusi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kuusi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kuusi passes Louiseau's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Kuusi in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Louiseau tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Kuusi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ilmari Kuusi!
Ilmari Kuusi thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
HI 55: Land of the Giants
Date: May 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Kuusi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Beefcake sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kuusi somewhat.
Kuusi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD2#
Kuusi fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Beefcake sprawls well initially but Kuusi persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kuusi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kuusi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Beefcake's head.
Kuusi lands strikes from half guard.
Beefcake gets full guard.
Kuusi connects with a couple of short punches.
Kuusi stands up over Beefcake, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuusi looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Beefcake has his feet on Kuusi's thighs here. He's pushed Kuusi off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Kuusi screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brutus Beefcake!
Our winner, Brutus Beefcake, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
HI46: WedFight VIII
Date: May 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Kuusi dives in for a single leg takedown but Hanson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hanson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kuusi doesn't seem bothered though.
Hanson lands a nice looking body shot.
Kuusi with a poor takedown
and Hanson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kuusi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hanson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kuusi somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ilmari Kuusi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kuusi shoots and misses
and Hanson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kuusi.
Hanson is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Kuusi is trying to get an arm triangle but Hanson is defending well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuusi working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Kuusi has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Hanson is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Kuusi is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Hanson is trying to escape and Kuusi transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Hanson is forced to tap! Nice work there by Kuusi! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ilmari Kuusi!
Ilmari Kuusi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Highland Island World 1
Date: Apr 16, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Ulfzaar darts in and clinches Kuusi up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ulfzaar.
Kuusi is trying to pull guard but Ulfzaar has him pressed against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Ulfzaar scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short left from Ulfzaar.
A body shot lands from Ulfzaar.
Ulfzaar lands a shoulder strike.
Ulfzaar lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ulfzaar is leaning against Kuusi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kuusi looks winded!
Ulfzaar taking a breather.
Ulfzaar lands with a light punch inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Ulfzaar.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Ulfzaar.
Ulfzaar softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kuusi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ulfzaar.
Ulfzaar gets through Kuusi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ulfzaar lands a nice uppercut.
Ulfzaar pushes Kuusi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ulfzaar scores with an uppercut up the middle.#ROC#
Kuusi is rocked!
Ulfzaar creates a bit of distance and cracks Kuusi with a massive left hook! Kuusi crumples out of camera shot, completely unconscious! He's been Nelmarked! Ulfzaar stares at him for a moment then struts over to his corner, victorious.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Voljin Ulfzaar!
Voljin Ulfzaar decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
WedFight IV
Date: Apr 06, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Phoenix enables Kuusi to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Phoenix manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Kuusi with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kuusi scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kuusi working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
Phoenix escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kuusi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kuusi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Phoenix has momentary wrist control but Kuusi slips an elbow through the middle.
Our spies down at at KING OF PAIN inform us that Phoenix has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kuusi's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kuusi stays in close to Phoenix's body and controls the position.
Phoenix is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kuusi sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1#
Kuusi is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Phoenix escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kuusi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Phoenix not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kuusi is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Phoenix looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kuusi passes into side control.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Phoenix is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Kuusi working the ground and pound from side control.#SUB#
Kuusi tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kuusi has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kuusi looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Kuusi is working Phoenix over with some ground and pound from side control. #SUB#
Kuusi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kuusi looks up at the clock and then as Phoenix takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Kuusi smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
A lull in the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB#
Kuusi tries for a kimura but Phoenix is defending well.
Phoenix tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Kuusi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kuusi cracks Phoenix with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Kuusi looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Kuusi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kuusi lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
#T4#
Kuusi landing shots from mount.
Kuusi breaks from Phoenix's wrist control and lands an elbow. #ROC#
Phoenix is rocked!
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!
Kuusi controlling the pace for now.
Kuusi seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Phoenix for as long as he can get away with.
Kuusi punishing his opponent with strikes. #SUB#
Kuusi working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Phoenix turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Kuusi off and cradles Phoenix's limp body as Kuusi celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Ilmari Kuusi!
During a confident post fight interview, Ilmari Kuusi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Highland Island 21
Date: Mar 19, 2016 |
#R1#
Halla changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kuusi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Halla counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kuusi thinking.
Halla scores with a shot to the body.
Halla cracks Kuusi with a good jab.
Kuusi shoots in looking for a takedown but Halla manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kuusi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Halla appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Halla lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Halla scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kuusi doesn't seem bothered though.
Halla scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kuusi in his tracks. #TD2#
Kuusi gets the takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Halla wants to control but Kuusi postures up.
Halla tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Kuusi has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Halla is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Kuusi yanks on the arm and Halla is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Kuusi.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ilmari Kuusi!
Our winner, Ilmari Kuusi, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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